Senate debate on Philippine bill inspires lively exchange
In the Senate discussion of the Philippine bill on May 9, Dolliver of Iowa delivered a breezy speech that amused the gallery while Carmack of Tennessee faced sharp sarcasm. Senators and spectators laughed as tempers rose, yet good will persisted among participants. West of Missouri offered a historical turn referencing Hampton Roads and Lincoln.
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Lowa
Carmack
Tennessee
Senatorial Debate Censors Offending Phrase In Senate Rules
The transcript shows Spooner objecting to the phrase devilish im pudence used by senators and Carmack urging withdrawal of the expression. The discussion centers on whether such language complies with senate rules while a speaker claims soldiers were driven to commit outrages by officers.
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Usno
Carmack
United States Army
Debating atrocity claims stirs Senate over Philippine war
The discussion centers on cruelty allegations in the Philippines with references to the Santa Fe massacre and Colonel Chivington era atrocities. Foraker notes earlier brutal acts in warfare and Dolliver and Carmack clash over language as they rebut each other. A protested letter about a massacre by the Sixteenth Infantry is disputed by Rev Walker.
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Philippne Case
Dolliver
J.B. Smith
Smith
Carmack
Lodge
W. E. Walker
Lynn
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Sixteenth Infantry
Street Railway Troubles Hover Over Chicago Labor
Street and elevated railway workers in Chicago fear a broad strike after the Union Traction company refused to meet Bow man of the Chicago Federation of Labor over the dismissal of twenty employees for joining a new local union. A general meeting is set for Sunday evening under AFL sponsorship to plan procedures, possibly calling a citywide walkout of machinists electricians engineers and firemen.
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Philippine bill adoption echoes in popular election talks
Fragmentary notes show a discussion on shifting to popular elections and a resolution under consideration. The text references the Philippines and a bill that could lead to a switch in the electoral system, with mention of adoption after deliberation.
iS ete Roots are Among 1 £ 5
The readable fragment mentions roots and a value of five pounds. No clear event, names, or places are identifiable to form a complete news item.
Sherman Fails to Stem the Tide at Illinois Convention
Springfield May 9 The Republican state convention indorsed the administration of Governor Yates and the candidacy of Representative Hopkins of Aurora for United States Senator by a large majority. Judge Le Sherman led the opposition. The gathering at Machinery Hall was the largest in years with many women on the platform. After preliminaries, credentials issues were settled and Northcott presided. The platform endorsed Hopkins. a minority report was blocked and the main question carried 937 to 56114.
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Democratic Party Platform Endorses Hopkins for U S Senator
The report adopts the party platform with praise for McKinley and Roosevelt, endorses Theodore Roosevelt's national administration, and supports Albert J Hopkins for United States senator from Illinois. It also commends state governor Richard Yates and calls for liberal pensions for disabled veterans and stronger anti corruption measures.
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SapanES es ALAMITY! Roddam Wreck Recounts Fatal Fire
A chaotic fragment notes a ship named Roddam wrecked after a severe blaze. The captain is seriously burned and seventeen crew members are reported dead. The text is fragmented and unclear.
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Malcom Ford Kills Brother then Ends His Own Life
New York reports Malcolm Webster Ford, a writer and athlete, shot and killed his brother Paul Treicester Ford yesterday before dying by suicide. The dispute centered on inheritance and money. Paul leaves a widow. Malcolm was married and divorced.
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Baruch
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Janicé Mereth
Baseball Scores Reported From May Ninth Games
Baseball scores from May ninth list results across leagues and associations. Notable outcomes include Chicago beating New York 10 to 4 and Pittsburg losing to Brooklyn 4 to 1. Other games feature Boston handling Washington 5 to 1 and Detroit blanking St. Louis 5 to 0.
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Chicago Highland Avenue fire alarms eighteen flats
A morning blaze at the Highland apartment building on Forty third street near Lake Avenue sparked panic among residents. Fire officials reported the incident caused extensive damage and estimated losses around $60,000.
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Chicago
Highland
Anthracite Strike Negotiation Proposal Report
A proposed arbitration by the executive committee of the anthracite coal miners is reported from Scranton as the operators consider the offer. The response will determine whether the ongoing strike continues.
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Queen & Crescent announces routes and services across the south
The notice promotes Queen & Crescent lines with service Cincinnati to Atlanta and Jacksonville, Birmingham and New Orleans, fast trains, rental listings, and local business ads. It mentions brick and tile suppliers, building materials, and various ads for storefronts and housing rentals. It also notes excursion and discount travel opportunities via rail lines and agents.
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