President McKinley Reports Prosperity and China Policy
McKinley presents annual message to Congress noting prosperity and strong republican institutions as the new century begins. He discusses growth in population and territory, education and morality, and calls for uniform trust regulation, civil governance in new territories, and policy toward China and the Boxer movement. He cites the Philippine Islands and Taft commission efforts toward stable local government amid ongoing insurrection.
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House of Representatives
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China
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Confresa
Tme
Congress
Walle
W. H. Taft
Ohio
Dean C. Worcester
Michigan
Luke &. Wright
Tennessee
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Bernard Moses
California
Firth
Secretary of War
Philippine Islands
TF Am
Many Natives Take Oaths in Vigan for U S Cause
Manila December 3 Sunday in Vigan drew thousands as about two thousand two hundred natives, mostly bolo men, pledged allegiance to the United States in a daylong ceremony at the church. General Young spoke, the priest preached, and protests of rebel activity near Santa Maria eased as troops stiffened enforcement and deportations continued.
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United States
Manila
Vigan
Young
Santa Maria
McKinley
Rhetoric on military policy and economy 1900
The document discusses Philippine and Cuban military concerns, proposing a 60,000 to 100,000 manpower level and authorizing native troops in the Philippines up to 15,000. It urges restraint on government spending and promotes economy, vigilance, and expansion within constitutional principles, concluding with President McKinley’s message from December 3, 1900.
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Kilanda
Leath
Cuba
Philippines
William M'Kinlbey
Bishop Feehan to Retire From Chicago Diocese
Chicago December 8 The Tribune says Rev Patrick Feehan archbishop of Chicago since 1880 will retire at year end A coadjutor with right of succession to be consecrated between January 1 and 15 The appointee is Father P J Muldoon Archbishop Feehan 71 in frail health Auxiliary bishop McGavick resigned last May and the pope accepted The newspaper notes uncertainty over Muldoon appointment and plans for the coadjutor’s consecration
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Chicago
The
Tribune Sayer
Moet
Patrick Feehan
P. J. Muldoon
Feehan
Lary
Father McGavick
Til Hewich
Father Muldoon
Europe
Fatal rifle accident reports in Alaska scene
Tacoma dispatches recount Samuel Lawson killed by an accidental rifle discharge at Johnson Bay Prince of Wales. Other Alaska events include the shooting death of James Davis by George St Cyr near Daw son, and the discovery of a mangled body at Kirkman likely caused by exposure and animals. General Randall plans a harbor of refuge at the Nome river mouth with a substantial breakwater.
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Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Samuel Lawson
Johnson Bay
Prince of Wales
James Davis
Hootalingua
George St. Cyr
Dawson
Tno
Atcheson
Kirkman
General Randall
Nome River
Enter Six Day Race at Madison Square Garden
Eighteen teams of top American and European cyclists have entered the six day race starting next Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Prize money totals 10 000 with pairings including McFarland and Elkes Miller and Waithour Gimm and Turville McEachren and Pierce Albert and Casey Colgan and Dickerson Lawson brothers Krebs and Dubers Babsock and Aaronson Lassano and Marceca Fritscha and Lingenfelter plus Alex and Hugh.
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New York
America
Europe
Maviison Square Garden
Ploud McFarland
San Francisco
Harry Elkes
Glen Falls
Charley Miller
Chicago
Robert Waithour
Atlanta
Charley Turville
Archie McEachren
Canada
Burns Pierce
Boston
Frank Albert
James Casey
Worcester
James F. Colgan
Trenton
H. E. Dickerson
Beaver Meadows
John
Gus Lawson
Salt Lake City
Floyd Krebs
Newark
John R. Dubers
Brockton, Maas
Oscar Babsock
Oscar Aaronson
P. J. Lassano
Leo Mar
Exca
Italy
Leo Fritscha
Banard Lingenfelter
Alex and
Hugh
Notable Names Clash Across Transcontinental List
A roster of individuals from multiple nations appears, listing Mvrin of Boston, Karl Kieer, Fret Ryser of Germany, Edward Nikoden of Bolimia, F. Hoffman Kameseh of Avia, Cy Simar and J. Cougote of Frese, Appolyte Ancoturler of France, ft. Muller of Italy, and M. Fred ericke and J. Flecher of Switzerland.
Sugar exports may rise after tentative embargo accord
New York December 3 reports indicate Fre germany and Austria near a tentative agreement to abandon export bounties on sugar. Observers say a sharp rise in American preserved fruits exports could occur at the expense of Magnav and Scotch preservers, while removing bounties may boost continental competition and curb sugar production.
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York
Germany
Austria
Dream guidance causes Papago unrest near Phoenix
Jim Blaine of the Papago reservation reports a strange woman from Salt Valley near Phoenix has preached a new doctrine among local Indians. The craze leads some to follow dreams and prepare to fight in her defense. Authorities in Phoenix are investigating the matter.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Jim Blaine
Papago Reservation
Tuscan
Salt Valley
Shy
Parliament Opens With Formalities Amid Rankled South Africa News
New York dispatch reports Parliament will open in old time fashion with nonpartisan spirit. Sir James Ferguson and Sir Jos Pease back re election of a radical ally. Mr. Balfour and Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman to exchange courtesies. Speaker Gully to express gratitude and serve the house. Rumor of honors for Roberta for South Africa service. A duke title may be proposed and a 100000 pound grant sought. Veteran marshal expected soon to return to Britain. No decisive South Africa news beyond a possible Dewet plot.
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New York
James Ferguson
Jos, Pease
Balfour
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Tard Roberta
South Africa
Duke Andhhat
Eld Marshall
Dewet ix
French aid to Germans ties Tsun? uncertain phrasing
Four German companies are reported seriously menaced 35 miles east of Pua Ting Fu as eight French companies with three days rations move toward their relief, signaling a tense border engagement in the region.
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Tie
Renowned mariner Chas W. Gage dies in Berkeley
Death of Chas W. Gage a leading figure among mariners in Berkeley California. He commanded the State of California during a recent mission and passed away at his home in the city.
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Berkeley
Cal
Chas, W. Gage
California
Opening of the Fifty-Sixth Congress Draws Crowds
Washington December reports detail a bustling Capitol as the second session of the 56th Congress opens. The scene at the eastern plaza and marble terrace showcases crowds of senators, members, and the public, with women and students prominent. President pro tempore Frye and Speaker Henderson (sic) oversee a busy start as credentials and oaths are handled and the House begins with Crumpacker’s bill on apportionment under the latest census. The President indicates readiness to receive communications, with committee missions to notify the Executive.
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Penneyania Avenue
Tenderson
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Nate
House
Messrs. Payne
New York
Oho
Richardson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Crumpacker
Arkansas
Colorado
California
West Virginia
Kuna Louisiane
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
White House
Hoar
Funeral for John Bloa Held Under Fraternal Aegis
The funeral for John Bloor took place yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World and the Liquor Dealers' Association, with activity from Women of Woodcraft and Maccabees. The funeral cortege moved through Bully City to Mount Mariah cemetery for services, the body to be shipped to England once Mrs. Tour is able to accompany it.
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Jom Bloor
Woodmen
Women of
Woodcraft
Mount Mariah
England
Tour
Parliament Opens in Queen Victoria Era Session
In London the initial session of Queen Victoria's Parliament opened formally at 2 PM with limited public interest. Notable figures included Mr Balfour and Mr Chamberlain greeted by Liberal leaders while William Court Gully was elected speaker for a third term. The session’s main work starts Thursday with the queen's speech.
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House of Parliament
J.C. McDona
Motherhill
Southwark
Balfour
Treasury
Chamberlain
Colonies
William Vernon Harcourt
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Michael Biddulph
Black Rod
William Court Gully
House of Commons
House of Lords
Earl of Halsbury
Commons
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Aaku Arm
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Skagway
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Grace Boutelle
Waverly
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National Amateur Association of America
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