Senate Debates Ship Subsidy Bill In Fifty-Second Congress
In Washington on Dec 2 the Senate opened debate on the ship subsidy bill. Frye of Maine spoke in its favor, detailing past efforts to revive the merchant marine and noting foreign subsidies. Jones of Arkansas called for a roll call. the motion to take up the bill passed 88 to 20. Dolliver sworn in to succeed Gear. Meiklejohn awarded chevalier decorations by Sweden and Norway. Clark of Stonfaha’s case briefly discussed. adjourned at 9 o’clock.
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Bill introduces Philippine Supreme Court in Senate
Washington December 5 Senate member Stewart introduces a bill to establish a Philippine Supreme Court with five lifetime judges each earning 20000 dollars annually. The bill allows appeals to the U S Supreme Court in cases over 20000 dollars or involving U S constitutional questions. Stewart argues the high salary will attract men of character and professional standing.
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Cabinet discusses civil municipal code for Philippines
In Washington on December 6 the cabinet meeting reviewed the civil municipal code prepared by the United States Philippine commissions mission. The code mirrors U S law, secures civil and religious liberty and protects persons and property, with several members leaving early for a wedding.
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Debate over War Revenue Tax Reduction Continues
Republican leaders in the wars and means committees met to discuss a bill reducing war revenue taxes but failed to reach a conclusion. Some members favor a larger cut than the initial 30 million dollars, with further meetings and a possible caucus expected before action. Senator Fairbanks seeks Oklahoma statehood with two representatives, provisions for a constitutional convention and land grants for state institutions accompany the bill. House military affairs chairman Hull requests unanimous consent to take up the army reorganization bill, but Sulzer objects. The navy reports gunboat Manila departing Cavite for its next assignment.
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Military Affairs Committee
Iowa and Puerto Rico items mix in late 1900 notices
In Des Moines, the House of Delegates in Porto Rico convened at 2230 hours with 31 members present and organized without action beyond officer elections. Iowa sees a drop in district court convictions for the year to Sept 30 1900, while Des Moines tabulates an army post site south of the city and a Burlington collision injures several. The state fights liquor shipment laws, plans suffrage fundraisers with hogs to New York and Chicago stockyards, and Des Moines man John Keating commits suicide in Grinnell after a prior accident left him crippled.
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Chicago
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Grinnell
John E. Keating
Oskaloosa
W. E. Keating
Keating
Iowans Fail Of Victory In Northwestern Tie
Northwestern and Iowa battled to a 3 to 5 score at Centerville Iowa, before about 8,000 fans. Iowa twice threatened, but Northwestern scored on a fumble return by Eby and tied the game on a 35 yard place kick by Johnson. Des Moines Drake 17, Townentege 0.
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Isthmian Canal Report Favors Nicaragua Route for US
The Isthmian canal commission reports unanimous approval of the Nicaragua route as most feasible for a US controlled canal. Estimated cost about 200.53 million, with Panama at over 314 million on one plan and 15.38 million on another. The panel notes advantages for Nicaragua and describes field work, including 220 engineers and 600 laborers. It cites plans to open a harbor at Greytown and projects a 10 year completion window with eight years for construction and prep.
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Panama Canal
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Suspects Deportation Ties to Worcester Congress
Eleven suspects arrested in Johannes burg over the plot against Lord Roberts will be deported. Evidence was insufficient for a formal trial, according to warrants issued amid the anti British agitation events. The colonial cabinet convened on Sunday, its first such gathering in 23 years, and Worcester is expected to host 10 000 people with Olive Schreiner as principal speaker.
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Dee
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Worcester
Olive Schreiner
Johannesburg
Lord Roberts
Market report from Duluth grain and Sioux City cattle
Duluth grain prices show cash and arrive values for wheat and flax with No 1 hard and Northern grades noted. Minneapolis and Chicago markets report cash and futures levels. Sioux City and Chicago stockyards list cattle hogs and sheep prices with ranges and leading grades. Obscure local items include a Grinnell Iowa murder claim and a Yale president elect declining, plus a U.S. Supreme Court Jim Crow cars ruling with a lone dissent.
Jamaican Experience in Old Harbor and a Missing Dress
A narrator recounts a Jamaican visit to Kingston with a boy driver who delivered a package. A faulty return home reveals a missing muslin dress piece from a box under the bogey seat and a mistaken payment fate, with the boy slipping away and the narrator puzzled by the strange events in Harper's Magazine style.
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