Opening of Congress Looms With Busy Schedule Ahead
A short session of the Fifty sixth congress begins December 3 and ends March 4 1901. The senate faces debates over army expansion, the Philippines, imperialism, canal and shipping issues, taxation, and new apportionment following the census. Party conflicts, possible extra sessions, and territorial considerations for Oklahoma Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and other areas loom large.
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Roose
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Hiss
Philippines
Washington
Eams Palsa
Oession
Keexton
Lewishition
Nicaragua Canal
Morgan
Alabama
Isthmian Commission
Commission
Nicaragua
Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Congress Opening Scene Shapes Reapportionment Stakes
ARTHUR W. DUNN reports on the looming Congress opening as state legislatures begin winter sessions and reapportionment debates. The piece describes party leaders, potential shifts in votes, and individual senators who may influence policy on Philippine issues and canal legislation. Washington.
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Bailey
Senate
Underwood
Lke Aih
Gon
Aldrich
Platts
Sewell
Hanna
Foraker
Elkins
Lodge
Carter
Chandler
Spooner
Cockrell
Tillman
Bacon
Daniel
Pettigrew
Teller
Wellington
Lke Horn
Hale
Mason
House
Arthur W. Dunn
Graphic Arts at the Pan-American Exposition
Buffalo reporter Channing Al Bartow details the Pan-American Graphic Arts display. The graphic arts complex combines workshop and gallery spaces, highlighting printing, engraving, and paper making from historic to modern methods. Architecture blends Hispano-Moresque style with lush grounds, promising a centerpiece of the expo.
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Graphic Arts
Gutenberg
Channing
AL Bartow
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Graphic
Buffalo
Telegraphed to a man only fifty feet away
Mr John H Latrobe who just returned from England discusses red tape and official rules in London. He recalls an encounter with a pompous House of Commons doorkeeper and sends a telegraph to secure his engagement. The message lands via envelope and messenger, leading to a meeting with the MP.
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Henderson
John H. Latrobe
England
London
House of Commons
Island
House ‘of Commons
Liverpool
M. P
Yankees
Emperor Franz Josef's Letters and Beard of Illnesses
A tale from Vienna recounts Emperor Franz Josef detailing his writing routine and excuses for brevity. An influential ambassador bluntly notes the emperor’s false illnesses, prompting a humorous exchange about inventing complaints to fill letters.
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Austria
Connaught
Vienna
Sovereigns Who Sing Across Europe
A survey notes European rulers with musical talent. Emperor Vilain has a fine baritone, the queen of Spain might have been a renowned singer, Queen Victoria had a pretty voice, Oscar I of Sweden a small tenor, and Nicholas reportedly silent while Abdul Hamid composes sacred music. Ferdinand of Bulgaria sings bass. King Leopold showed a youthful tenor, Victor Emmanuel III sings sad songs, and Queen Wilhelmina enjoys music, shaping a future royal sacrifice for harmony.
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Vilain
Spain
Victoria
Oscar I
Sweden
Nicholas
Abdul Hamid
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Leopold
Victor Emmanuel III
Wilhelmina
astronomer Sir William Tuggins elected president of Royal Society
Sir William Tuggins KCB renowned astronomer has been elected president of the Royal Society succeeding Lord Lister. His notable work includes stellar photography from his private observatory at Tulse Mill and forty years devoted to photographing the ultraviolet portions of stellar spectra.
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K. C.B
Royal Society
Lord Lister
Iis
Tulse Mill
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