New Army Bill Draws Debate on Subsidy and Ship Registry
Senate debates ship subsidy limits and American registry for foreign built vessels amid tensions over cost and national interests. Frye argues $5,000,000 to $9,000,000 annual cap with adjustments. Hale warns against foreign ships under American flag. Lodge calls executive session. House moves to relocate national government offices in Washington.
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Washington
BH. McGaila
W. C. Wise
United States Navy
Germany
Senate
Lodge
House
Frye
Asteriay
United States
Hale
Proton
Mr. Tiale
Ny Vallesque World
Wr. Frye
Winder
Aload
Prye
Platt
House Debates Philippine Policy and Army Size Dispute
The House debated the Philippine policy under study, opposing and supporting the bill with McCall and Sulzer spotlighted. McCall urged independence for the Philippines while others pressed the need for a capable army and the president’s war powers. The session adjourned without a vote on the amendment concerning quartermaster appointments.
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Sulzer
McCall
Rep
Mass
Massachusetts
S.everal
Philippine
Spiril
Philippines
Washington
United States
Ku, In Closing the General Depute
Paris
Mr. Willias
Evi
Mr. Williams
Hulk
Nepburn
Quartermaster's Department
Hepburn
Shafter
San Yago
Hull
Romirtermasters
Congress
House
Murder Trial Opens in South Bend Case
In South Bend Ind a murder trial begins as Lonis aaeth faces charges for the killing of Summed Coper. The defense and prosecution prepare opening statements as the case proceeds with jury selection underway.
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South Bend
Soutit Bent
Lonis Aaeth
Summed Coper
Norrow
The Speakership Race Unpledged Seats in Indiana
In Indianapolis unpledged members of the Indiana House deny pledges from King or any candidate. Marion County lawmakers discuss acting in its interests, with King, Statesman, Artman, and Bonham among the contenders. Rumors of promises to King fade as Minturn and others push for committee influence and county gains.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House of Representaves
Joseph VW Minturn
Macron
Mario County Menare
Charles King
Wabash
Wilh
Fam
Minturn
King
Reppublican
Lara Whitcomb
Olloys King
H.C. Pettit
House
James
Statesman
Jasper A. Gayntt
Marion
Grant County
Hevnly
John A. Bonham
Hartford City
Bonham
S. R. Artman
Lebanon
Artman
Governor
Durbin
Artinda
E. &. Neal
Noblesville
Hereford cattle lead huge sale at Brookside Farm show
At the International Live Stock exposition Dolly Ltd a Hereford cow owned by Clem Gravy of Hanker Hill Indiana sold for 6150 to C Jamieson of Peoria Illinois. The imported cow Lady Help sold for 2800 to W Adams of Monequil. The Hereford sale totaled 42905 with 5 animals averaging 445. Attendance was heavyweight with estimates of 50000 to 100000 passing through. Other top lots included Galloway cattle and various young stock as the day’s catalog continued.
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Chicago
Dolly Ltd
Clem Gravy
Hanker Hill
Ind
C. Jamieson
Peoria
Himlet
W. Adams
Mo Anegquil
Herefort
Galloway Catile
Rawir Pratt
Brooks
Gay Parl
Isn
Tal
Neifer
Bidward Maul
Fork Wayne
General White Released After Ten Year Sentence
General Waite was released from prison after a ten year sentence. Governor Pingree approved the release, and Waite headed to his home in Grand Rapids as troops escorted him to the Michigan penitentiary.
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Jackson
Wiel
Vee
S—Cen
W. Ta White
Michigan
Pingree
Jackson Priso
Waite
Geant Raples
Funeral Plans Set For Charles Drummond at First Baptist
Friends will view the remains at the Drummond home then at First Baptist Church Trottington at three. Tex J T Slenson and Rev Dy Mufii to conduct services. Interment at Huntington Cemetery tomorrow. Pallbearers from Press Club and Typographical Union. Special train from Fort Wayne at 1 48 pm to Huntington for the funeral.
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Sayal
Mharies
Huntington
H.R. Drummond
First Baptist Church
Trottington
Henson
Hove Tematery
Press Club
Typographical Union
Brammond
Thomas Bresnaran
Journal Ganettes
John T. Dougall
CO. Essig
Sentinel Ram
Upton
Ernest D. Soheigin
Clanle TP
Baker
Gardner
Fort Wayne
Neal
Union No. 78
Claude F. Baker
B.D. Schel- Man
Ranwel Rice
DeWfott C. Ganiner
Alexander Lipes
H. A. Rogers
Will Call an Election for Drummond Seat
Governor Mount expects official word of Representative Drummond’s death in Allen County. He will notify the sheriff to advertise a special election to fill the legislature seat. Attorney General Taylor says notices must be posted at least ten days before the election. The vote will be conducted and canvassed as in November.
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Gadzette
Indianapolis
Mount
Drummond
Allen County
Taylor
Five Section Men Killed In Grant Trunk Rail Crash
Five section men were killed instantly when a Grant Trunk railway train crashed near DB Junction Ontario in the early hours. The men, all heading to work, were badly mangled in the wreck. The accident occurred as a switch or equipment failure caused a fatal derailment. Authorities investigated the scene for causes and to identify the victims.
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Ont
Grant Trunk
Mexican City Shooting Wounds Woman and Man
A bulletin reports a violent incident in Mexico City where Mamie yesterday for a double tragedy, Sam Andres de Lasierra was killed or wounded in the attack. Murny Tiner and Atie Tateth were also affected as Twenty-ie dena davies Brit shows recovery progress to date.
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Mexico City
Mamie
Sam Andres de Lasierra
Murny
Wwenty
Dena Davies
War Revenue Act Tax Cuts Trim Stamp Duties
A summary of legislative moves to cut taxes under the war revenue act. The bill aims at a total reduction of about 40.0 million dollars, detailing decreases across stamps, duties on bonds, notes, insurance, and various commercial fees. It proposes a 20 percent discount on beer and revises sections affecting brokers, medicines, wines, and bequests, with several sections amended or repealed. The measure seeks passage before Christmas by a Republican committee and outlines retained and removed stamp taxes under Schedule A and B.
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Wastiingto
Uy Use and Means
Bank Dhe
Tala Gehedain
Makins
Boards of Trade
Chairmar Paynes
Reconstruction Era Legislative Bill on Wheat and Tax Stamps
A fragmented report describes a bill defining mixed wheat products under sale and a provision to redeem old revenue stamps. It notes the Ways and Means committee meeting the next morning to advance the bill, with Payne aiming to move action before holidays.
Miley to Be Named Commissioner of Internal Revenue
The Hon. Joseph J. Miley of Maine will be in Washington next Saturday to accept the appointment as commissioner of internal revenue in place of the late Fred Wilson. The expected confirmation and start date are anticipated as Miley takes the post.
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Washington, Dec
Joseph J. Miley
Maing
Internal Revenue
Ree Wilson
Washington
Agreement Reached in Pekin Opens U S Indemnity
Washington reports a Pekin accord with ministers and Home Office action awaiting formal signature. Secretary Hay wires Conger authorization to seal the agreement for the United States. Key issues include punishment and indemnity terms as settled, with U S positions prevailing on the former.
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Washington
Dang
Pelein
Hay
Conger
Sigma
United States
Everest
Voller
What It Costs to Run the Government
Federal budget figures reveal annual government outlays for the coming year with details on appropriations across departments. The report notes a slight decrease from last year’s totals and outlines spending for rivers and harbors, pensions, and other core programs as projections.
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Washington
Dee
Treasury
Tyadiy
Congress
Penman
Nomination of George von Meyer Supports Italy Envoy Seat
Washington reports Mr George von Meyer of Massachusetts was expected to be nominated as minister to Italy, but the nomination did not go forward. It was believed he would receive the appointment soon despite the deferral.
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Washington Nee
Imite
George von 1. Meyer
Mass
le Winba Sealor
Italy
Sonnie Iolar
Reception at the White House dinner for U S Tariff Exposition commissioners
President and Mrs. McKinley hosted a formal dinner at the White House for the United States Commission to the Paris exposition and guests. The state dining room, east room, and parlors were decorated as music by the Marine Band accompanied the event with numerous named attendees and senators present.
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Washington
White House
McKinsey
United States
Taria
Marine Band
M. H. Defoung
Potter Palmer
Daniel Manning
Tarison
Wm. TL. Aikins
Ogden
Peter Jensen
Calvin Manning
Franklin Murphy
Henry A. Purr
Henry Mr. Putney
Mis. Putney
Alvin TH. Sanders
Louis Stern
Wm. G. Thompson
Wai. M. Thornton
Arthur E. Valois
Thomas F. Walsh
Allison
Coliom
Merd Millan
Sowell
Thaysian
Spnater Depew
Pauthing
Guatemala Yield to UN Cle Sam Report Explains Demand
A deformed dispatch notes the US State Department pressing Guatemala over a port incident involving an American contractor. Cable to US Minister Hunter seeks immediate inquiry and release of May, with immediate action demanded under debt and law constraints.
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Washington
Vep
Shite Départment
Aryesh Ab
Guntemala
Americ
Gilraad
Hunter
Guatenmakt
Aterke
Grout Oleomargarine Bill Headed for Debate
A memo notes the Grout oleomargarine bill will likely be raised in the assembly. A New York chair of the action committee will speak at a later date. The measure would address silent monopolization and origin packaging, with contested figures and terms cited as part of the discussion.
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Dndith
Wridor
Mi Uli
Messrs
Richardson
Underwood
N Cochran
Mody Kleberg
Tex
MelClellan
Shafroth
Balzer
Cox
Tenn
Mes Dall
Rep
Mass
Messrs. Dalzell
Grosvenor
Waselington
Whesworth
New York
Actionthial Committee
Rie
Wall Street Swindle Nets Brokers and Bookkeeper Arrested
Police arrested C. W. Morgan and Co stock brokers, Morgan and his bookkeeper, along with associates Van Ripper and McKenzie, in a suspected Wall Street conspiracy. Investigators seized books and papers, with 30 more witnesses expected. A plaintiff, W. S. Bailey of Matteawan, reported losses, and a complex chain of letters allegedly showing how brokers steered money to Morgan & Co and related firms.
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York
Dee
Mney Byrne
CW. Mor
C. W. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Michael Kwrt
van Ripper Wad John
RB. McKenzie
van Ripper
Shera
Wall Street
McKonnir and
United States
Canada
Imadg
Morgan & Co
Lawrence
Tun Kipper
McKeneie
Niney
Detectivea
Hutt
Matt
Byrne
Colesticdated Exchange
Gibson Captured, As It Stands
Ambiguous dispatch reports a capture of a person named Gibson with a prisoner transferred. Dated and place details are unclear in the fragment, but reference is made to a detachment or unit moving toward Marsville with the captured individual.
Minister Killed in Pistol Duel Reported
A minister was killed in a pistol duel amid a religious and political dispute. Witnesses describe a sudden exchange of shots and the minister collapsing, with authorities investigating the incident as a fatal confrontation tied to local tensions and a disputed authority figure.
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Speerat
Marion County
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Gete
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O. J. Perry
Cy Moiat
H. M. Wikliamy
the Sentinel
Uuiva
Merbert A Rogers
George R. Hench
Willan A. Ball
Governor Mount
Mr. Drummond
Bulletin
Payne
Wirman Payne
Ways and Plans
Worning
Howe
Manley
Pekin
MR. von Meyer
Guatemala
Uncle Sam
C. W. Morgan
Gibson
Asitland
Marsville
Hustingson
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