House passes anti ticket scalping bill by narrow margin
Washington dispatch reports the House approving the anti scalping measure 119 votes to 101 after a four hour debate. Opposition centered on competition and discrimination concerns as Representative Updegraff voiced strong objections. A separate army bill to raise regulars and reorganize forces also moved forward.
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Miller Still Leads as Six Day Race Breaks Madison Square Crowd
At Madison Square Garden a record six day bicycle race crowd watched Miller retain the lead near the sixty-eighth hour. The race featured riders such as Toeree and Pierce with Waller slipping after a fall and Bliven and Gross being removed from the contest as doctors urged pacing.
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Passes First Bill New Naval Station Plan Harbor Bill
Brief item notes a first bill passage proposing a new naval station and harbor bill as part of today’s key news index.
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Naval Station
Cruiser Buffalo Sails for Manila to Reinforce Dewey
The cruiser Buffalo departed New York for Manila via the Suez Canal carrying several hundred men for Dewey’s fleet and a stock of ammunition and supplies for Dewey’s ships.
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Buffalo
Manila
Sues Canal
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PLAN HARBOR RILE DETAILS TO BE OUTLINED
Major Wheeler will retain his seat in Congress as a river and harbor bill is promised this session. Burton of Cleveland elected chairman, succeeding Hacker of New York who resigned to become a judge. Curtis backs Davenport levee and harbor work. Wheeler to retire from active Army service while remaining on the volunteer list. Fourth Corps command to Caffee temporarily, with Pawton expected as permanent commander.
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Washington Attorney General urges reforms in war revenue act
In his annual report to Congress Attorney General Guggs notes defects and inequalities in operation of the act. He calls attention to condemnation and sale of Spanish prize vessels captured in the war and stresses the need for a more complete government for Alaska due to population growth.
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Dec. T
Guggs
Congress
Sageésis
Alaska
Pulp Company Manager Injured in Toboggan Accident
Russell A. Aiger Jr., son of the secretary of war and manager of his father's pulp company in Grand M erg, was badly hurt Sunday when thrown from a toboggan that vaulted an embankment about twenty feet. A companion fell on him. Aiger's spine was injured but no serious consequences are anticipated.
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Alser
Philippine delegates depart for Washington to ease tensions
Gen Riewodi dos and Dr. Lesdajulana, representatives of the Filipino Jinun, left Hong Kong for Washington under orders to end misunderstandings and suspicions and foster friendly relations with the American government and people.
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Riewodidos
Lesdajulana
Fiipino Junin
Washington
Endenatver
A Canadian Lady Shares Coffee Experience
A Canadian woman recounts her experience with coffee and its effects. The narrative blends personal memory with impressions of taste, aroma, and energy, reflecting on how coffee fits into daily life and cultural practice.
War Inquiry hears Colonel Hecker on war dept vessel buys
Colonel Hecker testified after returning from Copa detailing vessel charter and purchases by the war department. He said 17 ships were bought between June 20 and July 25 with 90 percent deemed unsuited, and direct dealings with owners yielded prices below asking. The Atlantic Transport Company offered its fleet and seven ships total cost 4 million dollars, saving about 800 thousand from asking.
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War Investigation Committee
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Copa
War Department
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Atlantic Transport Company
Democratic leaders back urgent deficiency bill avoid war talk
Washington reports that Democratic leaders in the House will not use the urgent deficiency appropriation bill upcoming tomorrow to push a concerted war discussion. Representative Sayres of Texas confirms involvement in framing and aiding passage. Representative Bailey says war conduct discussion belongs later with an army expansion proposal.
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United States survey steamer Cathinder launched at Elizabeth NJ
The Cathinder was launched at Nixon shipyards in Elizabeth New Jersey. Miss Ruth W. Cranden niece of Secretary Gage christened the vessel. Pathfinder class ship measures 196 feet long with 165 feet waterline and 44.5 feet beam. It supports coast surveys and explorations along the Aleutian islands and displaces 875 tons with an 11 feet mean draught.
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United States Survey
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Loss Sighted of Men on Barque Red Wing Storm Coast
The crew of the barge Red Wing, including Captain Charles Anderson, Alexandria Anderson, and James Neilson, are believed dead after a storm off the Atlantic coast. The Red Wing was one of three tows reported by the steel barge Watahdin upon its Boston arrival yesterday.
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Red Wing
Boston
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Alexandria Anderson
Cook
James Neilson
Fire at Lehigh Coal and Coke docks in West Superior
Fire destroyed dock facilities at Lehigh Coal and Coke in West Superior. Three men were rescued after a cave in during firefighting, six others fell into water, four workers are believed buried under coal, and efforts continue to halt spread as the middock burns and is cut back.
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New York Brewers Protest War Tax With Mass Meeting
About three hundred brewers gathered in New York to oppose the war tax of a dollar per barrel and to demand abolition of related measures. Delegates were chosen to form two committees of eleven to draft a petition for Congress, with plans for action and potential presentations.
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Qosintes
Fragmented Bern Report Story
An expanse of unreadable OCR text appears to mention Bern and East regions with garbled phrases. Key details such as people places dates or events are not discernible. The fragment provides no verifiable facts to summarize a coherent news item.
Coast Earthquake Strikes Near Terse Seaboard
A brief coastal quake rattles homes in a maritime region. Officials report no major injuries but urge residents to inspect structures. Emergency crews assess aftershocks and coordinate with local agencies for safety and remedial steps.
New Naval Station Tender Tribute to Maceo
The Kingston harbor plan envisions a large dockyard to serve the Nicaragua canal era as Jamaica becomes a naval depot. Admiralty talks for the western Kingston pond purchase anticipate a major yard to rival British dominion harbors and project Jamaica as a key canal and alliance hub. Robert P. Porter arrives from Cuba with a Cuban tariff plan opening markets equally and praising Cuban governance.
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Nicaragua Canal
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Memorial Service Held in San Tiago for Maceo Anniversary
In Santiago a memorial service was held this morning at the cathedral to mark the death anniversary of Maceo. The crowded cathedral was draped in black with Cuban emblems, recalling a similar service two years ago when the choir sang Deum amid Spanish flags.
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Cuban parade outside cathedral angers U S authorities
About seventy five Cuban men marched the length of St. Thomas street armed with rifles in clear violation of regulations. The procession reached the cathedral before officials could report the incident. Gunfire from the crowd damaged the cathedral and rattled bell towers as an army officer noted bullets hitting a tent.
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Beacom
Wood
Col. Garcia
Sargen
New York Arrives at Havana Harbor After Newport News Departure
The cruiser New York reached Havana harbor this afternoon after departing Newport News on December 3. Captain Chanwick visited Admiral Manteret and General Castellanes upon arrival, with the naval lieutenant returning the courtesy aboard the New York.
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