Home Rule Takes Effect and Isthmian Canal Debate Opens
The article reports on the home rule act effective January 1 1904 establishing a governor and two-branch legislature with a largely elective lower house. It details Cooper and Lodge civil government proposals for the Philippines, the council and house structure, qualifications, and the timeline to implement a new system. It also covers opening remarks in Congress on the Isthmian Canal bill with Hepburn leading debate, noting broad support for a inter-oceanic waterway across the isthmus.
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Washington
Cooner
Wisconsin
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
Cooper
Senator Lodge
War Department
Lodger
Philippine Commission
Ehepburn
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hepburn
United States
Congress
Davis
Fla
Richardson
Mann
Senate Chaplain Praises Reporters A Decid ed Novelty
In the Senate the chaplain prayed for reporters and correspondents marking the first time in U S history such homage was offered. The session opened with bills, mainly private measures like pensions and claims, as two resolutions were adopted to probe land leases on Indian reservations and to check DC laws on seating for female workers in stores and factories.
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Senate
Washington
Jan
United States Senate
Stewart
Ner
Secretary of the Interior
Gallinger
N. A
Committee of District of
District of Columbia
Cavalry Ordered Home From Cuba Withdrawal Begins
Acting on General Wood's recommendation, Secretary Root directs the Thirst squadron of the Eighth cavalry, the entire unit, to begin withdrawal from Cuba as the military government oversees the transition.
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Cuba
Washington, Jan
Wood
Root
Eighth Cavalry
Cuba Withdrawal Marks Transition to Civil Rule
The piece notes a staged U S withdrawal from Cuba as a prelude to transferring power to Cuba's newly elected civil government. No troop withdrawals will occur beyond finalizing arrangements for the transfer this summer.
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Puerto Principe
United States
Cuba
They Discuss A Social Evening At The Goodman Mansion
Jones recalls a social gathering at the Goodman mansion and notes the Goodmans are aristocratic. Smith questions access, asking if one must have wealth or genius to enter their circle. The exchange hints at exclusivity and social codes of the era.
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Jones
Smit
Goodman Mansion
Goodmans
Smith
Reasons For Divorce Among Druses
A Druse man Soleiman Attala divorces his wife Ishakyeb after a magazine tale describes how the husband dismissed his wife for laziness and the employer said he would not hire her. The husband then married another woman, saying he acted because the employer would not employ his wife again.
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Soleiman
Attala
Ishakyeb
England
Tshak- Feh
Black Wood's
Coating British Visitor Ends With Government Coal Gift
A British battleship visiting for a patriotic function ran short of coal. Uncle Sam supplied furnace coal via a Jersey City merchant who charged $6 to $7 a ton. The captain sent the bill to the navy department, which corrected the charge to $3 a ton by memorandum, ending the matter.
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Sam
Jersey City
Navy Department
Washington
Adelin a Patti in Madrid Quote on Appearance Fee
A Madrid visit by Adelina Patti with husband Signor Nicolini sparked talks of a one night appearance. The opera director asked for her fee to perform with or without the signor. Patti stated ten thousand francs in either case.
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Adelina Patti
Madrid
Signor Nicolini
Portrait of Catherine de Meallet Catherine de Medici
A historical sketch portrays Catherine de Meallet Catherine de Medici of France as tall and dignified yet often cold and repulsive in manner. Her regular features and notably full black eye captivated those she regarded, though she was never popular or well liked.
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Catherine de Meallet
Catherine de’ Medici
France
Local Assumed Name Sparks Courtroom Haste
A brief exchange reveals a person living under an assumed name shortly after marriage. The dialogue implies a husband and wife involved in a name change or alias, with remarks highlighting the secrecy and social intrigue surrounding the situation.
Admiral Schley Appeals to President on Case
Admiral Schley asked President Roosevelt to hear an appeal reversing the Long action and the court of inquiry majority verdict. Attorneys Rayner and Teague will assist. preparation proceeds for filing after Schley’s Savannah visit around January 20.
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Washington
Jan
Admiral Schier
White House
Secretary Long
Court of Inquiry
Messrs. Rayner and
Teague
Admiral Schley
United
Messrs. Rayner and Teague
Schley
Rayner
Savannah
Imperial Court Returns to Peking in Spectacular Entry
A Chinese palace pageant unfolds as the emperor and empress dowager arrive at the Forbidden City amid a four mile escort route of troops and nobles. Foreign observers on the gate watch the incense ceremony and bowing procession, marking a grand ceremonial entrance. Nearby clashes between American Marines and Russian soldiers in Nie-Chang spark diplomatic protest and Navy orders to prevent further incidents.
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Peking
Mia-Chila Fu
Forbidden City
Prince Chun
Yuan-Shi-Kai
Pe-Chili
Chion
Washington
Jan. S
United States
Vicksburg
Nie-Chang
China
Conger
State Department
Navy
Long
Berry
Market Quotations and Farm Prices Report
Minneapolis and Duluth grain and live stock quotations for January 7 with figures for wheat, cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry. Chicago and St Paul yard prices. mixed references to naval affairs and a humorous anecdote about a dealer and a Japanese fleet, all from the era's market page.
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Sioux City
Duluth
St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Jan
Pliny on Washing and Soap Knowledge
The text cites Pliny noting women washing in cold water and advising heating water to free alkali in soap for better cleaning, with a later claim that women understand washing best.
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Pliny the Great
Absurd Fashion at Court Sparks Ridicule in Paris
In a London Tit-Bits excerpt, French court fashion under Louis XVI is mocked for extravagant furs and feathered hats. Attendees like Princess of Monaco and various nobles provoke laughter with odd dress and a miniature royal entourage, while court manners and opinions differ on style.
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Anis
Mme. Campan
Louis XVI
Ja Qles
Monaco
Louis Philippe
Gran
Armin
Eudekius
Dimlekins
London
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