Congress News Rounds Up Debates On Dewey Philippine Recognition
In December sessions the Senate pressed for information on whether Admiral Dewey recognized the Philippine republic at Manila. The House pursued a crowded currency debate with three night sessions and holiday recess passage. December 14 and 15 saw routine business, committee appointments, and a sharp exchange over election results in Kentucky. The Senate held no session on December 16.
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Senate
Admiral Dewey
United States
Philippine Republic
Manila
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cochran
Missouri
Newlands
Nevada
Trade and military notices from late 1899 era
Imports rose by 152 million 576 thousand 412 dollars and exports by 34 million 494 thousand 793 dollars in the past 11 months. Navy warns of Maine explosion victims remains sent to homes. 15 days to Hampton Roads from Havana. Wheat crop 547 million 300 thousand bushels. About 1,000 recruits to Manila for short regiments. McKinley orders 20 year imprisonment for four soldiers over assault in the Philippines.
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United States
Navy Department
Maine
Texas
Hampton Roads
Havana
Department of Agriculture
War Department
Manila
McKinley
Washington
Philippines
Notable Americans in Foreign Service and Local Crimes
Duncan N Hood a West Point graduate joined the South African Republic and led Hood's Immunites during the war with Spain. Early on the 13th four men attempted to rob the First National Bank at Deep River Connecticut the watchman killed one assailant while the others escaped. Rev Warren Randolph aged 84 former Indianapolis pastor and Saymnist noted clergyman is dead. The British steamer Saltram sailing from Philadelphia to Havana is missing after November 2% voyage. W I Rogers former Buffalo official and civil war officer died aged 79. Philadelphia seeks national convention headquarters. Francis Batchelder & Co Boston dealers in produce assigned liabilities about 200000 with nominal assets.
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Duncan N. Hood
West Point
Young Hood
Gen. Hood
Hood
Spain
First National Bank
Deep River
Conn
Warren Randolph
Central Baptist Church of
Newport
R. 1
First Baptist Church of
Indianapolis
Saltram
Philadelphia
Havana
Lloyds
W. I. Rogers
Buffalo
Rogers
Bath
N. Y
Citizens’ Committee
Republican National Committee
Francis Batchelder & Co
Boston
Lafayette Memorial Commission Completes 80000 Dollar Coinage
The Philadelphia mint finished striking the Lafayette dollars for the Lafayette memorial commission. In New York City thousands of loyal Britons offered services to Britain, but refusals prevented acceptance amid the Boer conflict.
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Philadelphia
Lafayette Memorrial Commission
New York City
Labor war and prices plus city fire death in Iowa and Chicago
The United Mine Workers of Alabama clash with the Knights of Labor over striker replacements. A 50 cent furniture price rise takes effect January 1 after a Chicago chamber works meeting. Mrs Palmer died in a Chicago heat and smoke tragedy. Iowa supreme court rules church subscriptions collectible. W W Saunders probate in Mt Pleasant allocates about 400000 to 200 relatives. Bumps the roadster dies in Memphis after a 5000 buy. Wireless telegraphy planned for Chicago Milwaukee steamer lines. Navy seeks 5000 landsmen for new battleships and cruisers.
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United Mine Workers of Alabama
Knights of Labor
Knights
National Association of Chamber Suit and Case Works Manufacturers
Chicago
Palmer
C. K. G. Billings
Memphis
Tenn
Billings
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Waukegan
Racine
United States Naval
Navy Department
Numa Droz Dies in Berne at 55
The Swiss statesman and former president Numa Droz died in Berne on the 19th aged 55. The report notes his stature in Swiss public life and marks his passing in the wake of a long career.
Senate Battles Over Philippines Control and Other 1901 News
In the Senate on the 18th two resolutions by Tillman and Bacon opposed U S control of the Philippines. Morgan urged legislation to curb trusts. The House passed a currency bill 190 to 150, with Republicans and 11 Democrats voting yes. An iron rail car accident near Anding Louisiana killed two and injured seven. The Urquish government accepted Dominions offer to send a second Transvaal contingent. Australian mounted troops of 1000 sail for South Africa before January 10. Three burned and one injured in Hoboken tenement fire. Hotel man Woo Lee found dead in New York City. apoplexy blamed. A Line engine and a Pennsylvania train collided in New Albany Indiana. passengers injured. Wages advance 10 percent goes into effect January 18 in many New England cotton mills. China warns of broader Franco-Chinese hostilities near Tonkin over leased territory at Kuang Chuo bay amid long-running border dispute.
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Senate
Tillman
Bacon
Philippines
United States
Morgan
House
Henderson
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Anding
Transvaal
South Africa
New South Wales
Hoboken
Woo
Lee
New York City
Air Line
New Albany
Ind
Wasoe
New England
Tsong Kong
British Faces Major Setbacks in Magersfontein War Diary
London reports show Gen Methuen's forces halted at Magersfontein with heavy British casualties. Dispatches note Highlanders and Gordon Highlanders taking severe losses while bulls and guards endured prolonged firefights. later updates cite 833 total casualties at Magersfontein and a major Tugela River reverse under Gen Buller.
Four Trainmen Killed In Allentown Wreck
A Jersey Central passenger train eastbound collided with an eastbound coal train near Laurys Allentown Pa. Four crewmen on the passenger train Yeomans Smith Herth of Easton Pa and Flagman George Hann of Jergen N J were killed. The wrecked cars and engines burned.
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Allentown
Jersey Central Railroad
Laurys
Yeomans
Smith
Herth
Easton
Eorge Hann
Jergen
N. J
Lost Whaleback Barge 115 Foundered in Lake Superior Gale
A Lake Superior gale sinks Whaleback barge 115 with nine crew. Capt A A Boice, Mate Michael Styhop, Cook William Buckner named as missing. Colgate Hoyt and Vigilant search ends with no trace. barge built 1891 at West Superior, 256 feet, 8000 tons ore, valued about 50000 dollars, no insurance.
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Gale
Chicago
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Marine News Bureau
Lake Superior
A. A. Boice
Michael Styhop
William Buckner
Colgate Hoyt
Lake Erie
Vigilant
Whaleback Company
Duluth
Pick Island
Ixito
White Fish Point
Smith
Soo
West Superior
American Steel Barge Co
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Dublin Pro Boer Protest Turns Turbulent in Parade
In Dublin on December 18 a pro Boer meeting sparked clashes with police as Maud Gonne and James Connolly attended. The wagonette tour drew jeers and calls for independence, with the Transvaal flag seized near Dublin Castle. Davitt Redmond and OBrien led a 60 person meeting condemning the war and Chamberlain, urging US action for Boer independence.
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Xhoy
Dabiby
Transvaal
Dublin
Trinity College
Joseph Chamberlain
Wns
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
James Connolly
Connolly
Ireland
Zoe Chamberlain
Empire
Dublin Castle
Irish Transvaal Committee
Michael Davitt
William Redmond
J. O'Brien
Davitt
Redmond
O’brien
Mr. Chamberlain
United States
Aguinaldo Leads 600 Men in North Ilocos Maneuver
Dispatch from Laoag dated December 15 reports Aguinaldo in disguise with generals leaving Manitong toward Salsona en route to Cubu gaon. An insurgent commander of 100 Filipino prisoners at Cabugaon surrenders to Gen. Young as Major Swigart's Third Cavalry fights about Dingras. Claveria and Pantelona occupied by Capt. McCalla. 1,000 rifles surrendered.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Laoag
Ilocos
Manitong
Salsona
Cubugaon
Cagayan
Cabugaon
Young
McCalla
Newark
Claveria
Pantelona
Freight Rate Increases to Hit Commerce Nationwide
Chicago December reports radical railroad plan to raise freight rates across the nation effective January 1. An average rise of 35 to 40 percent with some classes up 50 percent will affect thousands of everyday goods including sugar soap coffee flour coal and farm implements. East of Chicago rates will rise mainly by changing shipping classes while west routes see broad increases. Shippers seek delays and may pursue legal action to block the moves.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Kentucky Family Perishes in Powder Explosion
At Alliance post office Floyd County Nelson Hamilton poured powder from a keg a 4 year old threw some into the fire a massive blast knocked family unconscious the house collapsed trapping them a neighbor freed them but all perished within hours leaving four dead two survivors burned to death in the blaze
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Kentucky
Louisa
Alliance Post Office
Floyd County
Nelson Hamilton
Gallagher Family Manslaughter Verdict In Multi Generational Trial
In Scranton on December 18 a murder trial ended with 21 year old Tom Gallagher found guilty of manslaughter. His brother Joseph and their mother and grandmother were acquitted. The case stemmed from the August 18 death of James Quinn senior in Carbondale township after a Gallagher Quinn quarrel.
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Scranton, I.a
Tom Gallagher
Joseph
James Quinn
Carbondale Township
Quinns
Gallaghers
Was
Thomas Gallagher
Remains of Maine Victims to be Disinterred in Havana
The Maine disaster victims are to be disinterred with minimal ceremony. Texas battleship Texas ships captain and Naval Station commandant will supervise removal to the Texas for transport. Coffins, enclosed in metal, will be disinfected and guarded at the naval wharf before night transfer to the Texas. Father Chidwick to identify coffins on extraction. The work starts today and Texas departure is planned for Wednesday night or Thursday dawn.
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Havana
Texas
Green
Naval Station
Sigsbee
Maine
Naval Wharf
Father Chidwick
Porter Runs a Railroad and the Gatekeeper Speaks
A Saturday Evening Post anecdote recounts a pompous visitor seeking Chauncey Depew and being bounced through officials. The gatekeeper, an observant colored porter, declares the line of authority is simple and the road runs itself with him in charge.
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Depew
Depew Sanctum
Chauncey Depew
Europes
Ebon
Saturday Evening Post
Salient Corn Talk Spurs Charity in Drought Stricken Region
Col Stilwell reports progress in his region as a girl extols sunshine and corn. They discuss the sun’s messages and the value of corn, touching on drought hardships and charity efforts that saved many during a severe scarcity. Washington area context noted.
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Col. Stilwell
Seronina
Washington v
Friday superstition halts or hastens a trip
A wife warns her husband against starting on a Friday, fearing disaster, but he ignores her and goes out. He returns soon after, stressing the importance of his blue vest and luck. The piece then shifts to Troy Times on winter health tips from The Independent, stressing ventilation, cool rooms, and rubber boots to avoid colds.
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Wiliam
Bay Sindow
William
Troy Times
Independent
Unfortunate Blunder Reveals Dry Goods Clerk Husband
Mrs D Avnoo and Mrs D Fashion Horrors quarrel over a marriage reveal. Clara de Style discovers her spouse is a dry goods clerk, misled into thinking him a millionaire. The exchange exposes social pretensions and marital deception.
Geysers Blowing Up in Yellowstone and Historic Trees and Facts
A jumble of historical notes mentions Yellowstone geysers venting, a 125 year old apple tree in North Haven Maine, the Sea of Galilee 33 feet below the Mediterranean, and fruit origins in Persia. It also recalls hangings in England under a century ago and notes the Landmark club in Southern California.
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Yellowstone Park
North Haven
Sea of Galilee
Mediterranean
Persia
England
Landmark Club
California
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