War Revenue Bill Faces Tight Debate Ahead of Holidays
Washington December 11 reports show pressure from both parties to pass a reform reducing war revenues. Secretary Gage fears a deficit if cuts exceed about 20 million. Senator Beott warns reductions of 30 to 40 million could risk treasury stamp redemption and war funding. Debate centers on subsidies and public spending before the holiday recess.
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Washington
Gage
Adotinistra
Beott
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Strawong
Egiai
Ériaiey
Sunate
Amon
Rhode
Julian
Ecremeih
Nome
Altosgether
Senate Opens Debate Opposing Ship Subsidy in Washington
In Washington on December 1, the Senate heard its first speech opposing the ship subsidy bill. Clay of Kentucky voiced strong anti subsidy views amid broader debates on committee references and inauguration preparations. The session included motions on credentials for Montana senators and a dispute over a Montana election seat.
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Washington
Senate
William A. Clark
Martin McGlooin
Montana
Chisdler
Will'am A. Clark
United States
Bacon
Pension Increase Granted to Benjamin Alien of Malestine
In Washington on December 11 an extra 12 per month pension was approved for Benjamin Alien of Malestine. The comptroller noted the Piret Nations bank of New Boston for capital details and listed officers T. H. Leeter as president and We FE as cashier. Names and places from Illinois and neighboring counties appear in the report.
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Hewson
Lorean
Eatrafactory
Pheas
Southwestern Telegrapi and Telephone Company
Comer Prairie Ave
Fanning T
Houston
Terns
Washington
Benjamin FF Alien
Malestine
Piret Nations Bank of New
Labor convention debates and resolutions amid revolt era tensions
The conference discusses June era labor reforms and unity measures. Proposals include free school books, chartered group affiliations, and confrontations over local and central colored bodies. Debates touch on Porto Rico rights, translations of union literature, and calls to exclude bootblacks from unions.
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Loviaviil
Evemoer H
Yhoud
Wien
Provident Gompers
Presidente Sidrosa
Rain « Nacional Or Internationa
Incom
Porto Rico
Succ
Praau
Bricklayers
Longahayemen’s
Cicer Makers
Todacs
Fisher
Tobseca Workere
Bite Bbaccn
Porto Ric
Execive Council
Frost Grips Denton County With Light Damage
In Denton Texas December 10 a light frost touched crops with wheat damaged and corn and cotton likely to recover. Despite the chill the frost was not severe and most fields show only modest impact from last year.
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Denton
Texas
Cuba and United States Debate on Cuba Policy at Suit
Supreme Court session centers on Lindsay argument over Cuba policy after the Spanish American War. Attorn ey General Ravk defends U S sovereignty and warns against recognizing a Cuban revolutionary government while citing treaty protections and U S military authority in Cuba. House debate touches on war costs and proposed tax and army increases with motions to reconmit the budget and hazing investigations at West Point.
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Supreme Court Today Continand
Mie Steely Cam
AuwWchant Attormey
James M. Ravk
lAndeau
Lindsay
Lee Poultry
Cuba
Iquive CO
Laas
Polley
Spain
Mr. Lindsay
Tibet
Hawily Posnad
Dougress
Epain
Davies
Ito
la Cute
United States
United Jurisdiction
Bock
Dina
Mir. Lindsay
West Point Hazing Inquiry Moves to House Panel
A five member committee appointed to investigate hazing at West Point reports progress. The group seeks to relay its findings to the House of Representatives after reviewing evidence and questioning military officials, including figures linked to the army academy. The inquiry follows allegations tied to improper conduct and mistreatment within the academy.
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Cadeta
Clayton N. Yo
Mili.tery Academy
Wane
Heeporte
Ifaaing
Stormy scenes at national convention with John Redmond
Large attendance at a convention led by John Redmond produced fiery exchanges over South Africa policy. John Dillon's motion and Timothy Healy's remarks heightened tension as OBrien's resolution referenced religious divides and unity, prompting chants and protests. Typhoid fever among British troops reported with 15,895 cases and 34 fatalities in South Africa.
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Galewaten
Nationalinta
John Redmond
John Dillon
South
Timothy Healy
Mike
Heale
Timois Harrington
Mr. O'Brien
Wiich
J. L. Curlew
London
House of Commone
Afries
Negotiations with Chinese Plenipotentiaries Move Forward
Reports indicate negotiations with Chinese plenipotentiaries are in sight. British and German envoys discuss joint notes while Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching may be authorized to negotiate terms. The provisional government prepares commissions as relations with Japan and others influence the settlement.
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Tale
Tt Itey
TA Hime Chang
Prince Ching
Via
China
Afi
Ernest Mason Satow
Britten
LA Hung Chang
Prisca Ching
Count von Waldersoo
Joan
Ting Pu
Gonerel Gasalas
Tini
Dutch government rejects arbitration call between Transvaal and Britain
The Dutch government defies arbitration efforts between Transvaal and Great Britain. Kruger and Jaeyda state the journey aimed to counter the lure of a premier. Dutch ministers stress the Dutch role is limited. Officials fear public unrest as a serenade planned for Kruger is banned by police.
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Hague
Krager
Movements of Vessels on December Travel Log
The report lists multiple arrivals and sailings from several ports including Galveston, Fort Lagi, and Liverpont. Vessels such as Wavy Head, Galveston shippers, and the schooner Alice are noted with destinations like Liverpool Belas t Alabama and Antwerp.
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Ve. Cayo Land
Tina
Ewe Sealy Aton
Galseetoo
Hrewven
Portwade
Loa
Agel
Fort Lagi
Liverpool
Belast
Iperaganestonia WildentNor
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Alice
Pli
Haybure
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Lavarpool
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