President's Message Delivers Urgent Call on Insurrection
President Mel Adafoy’s address to Congress outlines harsh measures to crush insurrection in the Philippines and restore order, while praising Vice President Hobart’s legacy. The message surveys fiscal year revenue and expenditures, treasury strength, and plans for public debt and funding, highlighting a growing economy and expanded agricultural output.
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Washington
Mel Adafoy
Congress
Senate
Will
Hobart
Unitedates
Central Pacific Railroad
Curtoma
Mirenkitt
Secret of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Premiam
Kuch
Bony
Ita
Ig Meims
Fuethier
Iyi
Loudheonrith Teyulkes
Partichines
Teace
Bestle
National Hanks
X Capital
Uphold Gold Standard and Treasury Powers Proposed
A historical appeal urges the secretary of the treasury to reinforce the gold standard and ensure parity between gold and legal tender. It recommends authorizing new powers to redeem greenbacks with gold and placing part of gold holdings in a trust to guarantee future redemptions, while maintaining parity with existing currency.
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United States
Trenaiey
Aid for Merchant Marine Strengthens American Trade and Power
The text advocates aiding the American merchant marine to expand commercial trade and naval strength. It argues for government action to rebuild shipping, protect seamen, and reduce reliance on foreign flags, framing maritime power as essential to national prosperity and global competitiveness.
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Americas
Oe Giland Industries
Ihe Onat
West Tulies
Questions on trusts and competition press Congress to act
The article discusses trusts and combinations harming free trade, urging Congress to extend laws, unify state efforts, and balance enforcement. It notes the 1800s commissions' ongoing hearings and the need for a uniform, constitutional approach to curb monopolies while preserving necessary business.
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Congress
Cleveland
The Philippines Problem and United States Sovereignty
A historical survey of the 1893 treaty between Spain and the United States, cession of the Philippine Islands, and the American justifications for use of force to establish order. It covers occupation, promises of benevolent government, the insurrection, commission actions, and policy toward natives, commerce, and international relations.
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Japan
Banter
Muble
Cuba Policy Note on United States Cuba Role and Peace
A long historical remnant discusses US policy toward Cuba. It references the withdrawal of Spaly authority, Tal duuilury peace efforts, and the joint revolution adopted on April 8, 1498, with a pledge to leave Cuba to its people and to maintain public order and development while avoiding sovereignty claims. The text asserts a grave responsibility for Cuba’s future and the desire for a free, self-determined Cuba.
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Spaly
Citayak
Feotuil
Duuilury
Tiprevink
Peavey
Congress
United Staten
Cuba
Cub
Tito
Anglo-Venezuelan Settlement Ends Century-Old Dispute
The Paria Award on October 2 settles the Anglo-Venezuelan boundary, granting Britain vast interior territory in India Pure and Venezuela the Orinoco region to the east. Amid this, Venezuela experiences renewed turmoil as General Castro leads insurgents toward Caracas, forcing President Andrade to flee. Provisional government forms as diplomats reconvene with foreign powers.
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International Commission of
Ars Aitrition
Venezuela
Great Britain
Diapure
Venemt
Orinoce
Bark Ma Point
Caribbean
Coxtro
Tox
Capiital
Andrade
Cariens
Geeral Castro
Foreign Relations Review of Disputes and Treaties
A concise survey of foreign relations notes amended disputes with multiple states. It cites the Argentina and Uruguay boundary settlement completed via commission, pending textual adjustments. It references extradition talks, treaty ratifications, and a 1807 Austrian Hungarian indemnity claim tied to Pennsylvania authorities.
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Utile
Tr Firhiral Commission
United States
Ab Huenga Ayrey
Ogrens
Hayling
Argentina
Pennsylvania
Latti
Ner
Peace Conference and Trade Terms Highlight President's Message
The president discusses the International Peace Conference and aims for pacific settlement of conflicts as a long sought civic ideal. He cites broad support, urges ratification, and notes reciprocal trade prospects with various nations. Call for fair treatment in Turkish injuries to U S citizens and discrimination cases is made along with Ireland Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico administrative reforms. Army operations receive tribute to volunteers amid reflections on self made leaders.
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Ujid
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Amusiyen
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Thingwensige
Secretary of the Treasury
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United States
Congress
Dominion of
Canaga
United Bates
Canada
Ruseum
Great Britain
Bannada
Turkey
Pacific
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Lousiana
Volunteera
Te Sometech
Congress 15 in session opens with Roberts case in focus
Washington reports the fifty ninth congress opens amid packed galleries and a surge of interest around the Roberts case. Taylor protests as Roberts faces scrutiny and a special committee probes moral and legal questions. A 7,000,000 name petition circulates against Roberts' seating as the House votes to proceed with the speaker election.
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Retira
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Apeaker
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Roberts
al Uicb
Tig Frdaon
Roberta
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Rolla
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Towelt
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Hose
Alegedeel Pnrged Paleleneiye
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Grosvenor
Ohio
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Dilzell
Pennsylvania
Bailey
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Sulzer
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Senate
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Cleve McDowell
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Yowa
Conygrens
David Tenderson
Iowa
Henderent
Hay
Virginia
Tanira D. Richardson
Tennessee
Hid Hin
Ridgley
Kansas
John C. Tell
Colorado
Wilkon
Idaho
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Wilver
Autrench
H. Robertstom
Monud
Hebert
Queen Victoria
Robert
Experimental dirigible advances in Europe and Lake Constance effort
The report outlines ongoing experiments with airship propulsion, detailing a cigar shaped balloon with wooden framework and a two cylinder petroleum motor driving an aluminum screw at 1000 rpm. A zeppelin project near Lake Constance is described as costly and nearly complete, with a Bavarian balloon pilot leading tests.
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Bitter Tower
Walloon
Europe
Zeppelin
Lake of Constance
Thravia
M. de Sonfow Dumynt
Madah Gheent
Elster
Taylor's Resolution on Special Committee Probe
Dec 5 Washington reports the text of Representative Yasdora l s resolution to appoint a nine member committee to investigate the Roberta case. It seeks to determine Brigham I Roberta s eligibility to be sworn in as a member from Utah. The committee would hear witnesses and consider prima facie rights and decide the right to seats in the House.
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Washington
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Roberts
Thig
Ham H. Roberta
Stect
Utah
Brigham
Iolerie
Hill
Mit Raid
Hapern
Roberts ruling delays action on house organization
Washington date uncertain reports say after a meeting of house readers on both sides it is generally understood that the Roberts matter will not be decided until tomorrow. The president's message is cited as allowing the formal organization of the house and seating decisions to proceed. Formal objections are expected today but key questions are deferred. Democratic leader Richardson and other Republicans indicate a definite, formal understanding though some members doubt the procedure.
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Lowhall
United States
My Nm Navy
Congress
Pinon
Robert
Washington
House
Hoberta Cass
Roceed Tony
Roberts
Representative Richardson
Kiyaho Whderstanding
Kimberley Siege Report From December Front Lines
Despatches from December describe Kimberley near siege lines with Boer forces around 37,000, British attempts and withdrawals, mine activity at Modder River, and shortages of ammunition. Reports note shelling near Lawtyanth, hospital bombardments, and shifting British dispositions as operations unfold amid cautious pursuit.
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Onten Klimberioy
London
Modder
Pers
Cranje
Fie
Trix
Kimberley
Hella
Hella, While Theegarrigon Avidom
Merhuen
Natal
Clery
Tetician
Genero Hildyard
Lawtyanth
Sauindiy
Genero
Shulkbieger
Hawra Kent
White
Acnanmlitr
Riviliine Ane Polite
Liverpool and
Ciqueester
Eleveu m
Ladgerith
Calenso
United States Exhibit Cargo Sails for Paris Exposition
The auxiliary cruiser Prairie left the Brooklyn navy yard carrying the first U S government exhibit for Paris. It will stop at Norfolk Baltimore and then sail direct to Tarre France with iron for the Machinery building and materials for educational, agricultural, and economic exhibits along with photographs and charts.
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New York
Prairie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Tarre
France
United Stites
Norfolk
Hiltimore
United States Machinery Building
Supreme Court rules against Addystone pipe combine
The U S Supreme Court delivered a decision today by Justice Peckham upholding a Sixth Circuit ruling. It held the constitutionality of prohibiting the combination of pipe manufacturers and distributors, ruling the challenged combination unlawful.
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United States Supreme Court
Peckum
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