Ship Subsidy Bill Stalls in Senate as Frye Speaks
Senate session yields little business aside from Frye’s ship subsidy speech focusing on technical provisions and a key foreign built ship issue. New senators McEneiry Foster Wetmore seated, decorations granted to McCalla and Wise, Pettigrew postal fraud inquiry referred, and the horse bill for Washington’s national government anniversary passes.
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Washington
Rye
Frye
Samuel D. McEinery
Murphy J. Foster
Louisiana
George J. Wetmore
Thode Island
B. J. McCalla
W. C. Wise
United States
Germany
Pettigrew
Cuba
Cola
Army Reorganization Debate Shapes House Session
The House spent a full day on the army reorganization bill, with leaders Hull and Parker arguing for it while several Democrats including McCall criticized elements such as presidential discretion to expand or reduce forces. Key figures Miles and others observed as the measure faced tempered remarks about U S colonial policy and Philippine governance. Eleven of the paper’s 20 pages were dispatched before adjournment.
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Washington
Dac
Dar
Miles
Hull
Mr. Parker
New Jersey
Millitary Committee
Messia
Cochrane
Missouri
Kleberg
Texas
McClellan
New York
Sleaforth
Colorado
Cummings
Cox
Tennessee
Democrata
St. McCall
Massachusetts
Philippines
St Valley Forge
United States
Ass Irance
Congress
Mexican Mine Horror Fatal Blast At San Andres
In Mexico City a dynamite explosion at San Andres de la Sierra mine killed and injured many miners. At least 26 bodies were recovered with about fifteen hundred workers pulled from the wreckage. Rain hindered rescue as tremors and a blast from the powder house sent debris cascading through the area. Families rushed to the scene amid mangled remains and wrecked buildings.
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Mexico City
San Andre de la Sierra
Wall Street Sharka Pall Athwart the Police
Investigations by Assistant District Attorney Byrne led to the arrest of C. W. Morgan and his bookkeeper Michael Mart on conspiracy and grand larceny charges. Morgan, Morgan and Company and associated brokers Van Riper and McKenzie faced seizure of books as detectives traced a nationwide, high volume mail fraud scheme with conflicting stock guidance to lure investors.
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Wall Street
Sharka Pall
New York
Dec. C
Byrne
C. W. Morgan
C. W. Morgan and Company
Morgan
Michael Mart
van Riper
John B. MeKenzie
Law
Renee Jr
William M. Gates Accused of Wide Robberies Near Prank' Dolls
New York linked man William M. Gates, once errand boy then office manager at Prank' Dolls after 23 years with the firm, reportedly confessed to long robbery. Estimated losses cited include 50,000 dollars or more as he fled, aided by a regional group seeking escape.
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Dee
New York
William M. Gates
Honors to Col Liscum Memory in Washington
Arrangements made to honor Col. Liscum who died at Tianjin as his remains head to Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral services will be held next Tuesday at 2 30 pm at St Pauls Protestant Church with all local troops including Fort Myer cavalry and Washington Barracks artillery escorting to Arlington.
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Liscum
Washington
Hi. Liscum
Tien Tain
Hila
National Cemetery
Arlington
Col. Lisetime
St. Paul's Protestant Bois Church
Fort Myer
Washington Barracks
Ehareh
Ariington
Report on Lind’s Senate nomination slips into view
Fragmentary text indicates Charles A. Lind may have tendered or secured a nomination for a Senate seat to succeed the late Senator K. Davis. Duluth Dee Towne references confirmatory remarks and a potential appointment, but details are incomplete.
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Fienater Towne
Duluth
Dee
Charles A. Tom Hight
Lind
Ited
Staten Menatorship
K. Davis
NOTHING IN SIGHT SKEPTICISM IN LONDON
London reports skepticism about an immediate Pekin settlement as American diplomats face uncertain prospects in the Chinese talks. Dispatches note Yang Toviceroys gaining influence, a new Che Kiang governor to address Chu-Chau massacre questions, and hopes the powers’ joint note demands will be accepted within weeks.
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London
The
Times
Pekin
Shang Jai
Yang Tao
Tung Py F Hslang
Che
Kiang
Chu-Chau
Tin Tein
China
Thimg Chang-conveya
Kwang Su
Labor in Convention Opens AFL Meeting in Louisville
More than 200 delegates gather at Music Hall for the 20th annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. Gompers presides with Higgin of Louisville delivering the welcome and Morrison reporting credentials and secretary’s actions. Women delegates include Miss Sara Greshaus and Mrs Lapinher among others. Troops in China story continues with Rosecrans en route to Manila. Indictments against Brown and Winster noted in Cincinnati. Relief subscriptions for India show $252.88 raised by New York committee.
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American Federation
Louisville
Tee
Music Hall
American Federation of Labor
Gompera
United Mine Workers
Gompers
William Higging
Gompers Rea Ifs Smeal Mensage
Frank Morrison
Misa Sirah Greshaus
Streator
New York
India
Qoumltter
Rushville turf fraud charges expel local residents
In Rushville a formal inquiry expelled W A Jones James Williams W J Sileon Harrie Jones John Sail W W Wilson J B Vance J D Hiner C F Vance C B Lore J I Scudder for rigging a trotting day on Sept 13 1890 and submitting fake records to the American Trotting Register and American Association. The Indiana board of agriculture also denied a $8000 purse to Searchlight in last September’s Indianapolis race against Anaconda.
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Rushville
Tod
W. A. Jones
James Williams
W. J. Sileon
Harrie Jones
John Sail
W. W. Wilson
J. 8. Vance
J.D. Hiner
C. F. Vance
C. B. Lore
J. I. Scudder
Pace
Searchlight
Indiana’ State Board of Agriculture
Anaconda
Tndianapolis
Three Hundred Rebels Surrender to Thirty Soldiers near Santo Domingo
Manila dispatch reports a two hour clash in Santo Domingo woods between American forces led by Lieutenant Jernigan and 300 rebels commanded by Sandico. 16 rebels, including leader Aguilar, and an African American were killed. Jernigan’s men suffered no wounds. Nearby Odessa reports 1000 wagons ordered for Trans-Caspian rail mobilization. In Worcester Cape Colony, publisher E DeJong of the Worcester Advertiser is jailed for sedition over allegations of British soldier atrocities.
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Manila
Funston
Santo Domingo
Sandico
Jernigan
Aguilar
Fagan
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Worcester
Cape Colony
E. DeJong
Te Worcester Advertiser
Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock on Dec 5
Grain and livestock markets from Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago show firmer prices for wheat and corn, with No 2 red and No 2 yellow futures steady or strong. Cattle and lamb prices range around firm to slightly higher, with notable activity at major exchanges in New York and Toledo.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Light Along the WA Traction Lines to Illumine Towns
The Union Traction Company plans to electrify towns along its interurban line from a central Anderson power station. Power will feed trolley and storage wires to special meters for lighting business houses, residences, and public spaces. Service will extend between Anderson and Marion, Anderson and Frankfort, and Anderson and Indianapolis.
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Traction Company
Bante
Marion
Inn
Der
Union, Traction Company
Mies
Frontix Central
Anderson
Nelta
Marton Anderson
Munele
Elwood
Indianapolis
Will Go Out of Business in Muncie Infers Strained Times
Andrew Wik Coxon, in personal crisis, leaves saloon business after taking charge against his wife’s wishes amid Lertrafic tensions. He faced trouble with the former saloon owner and was saved from despair. In Union City, a fatal accident shocks the area as Dillon, near this city, dies after a scaffold fall in Richmond, injuring his son-in-law. The elderly widow, a county pioneer, mourns.
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Muncie
Ind
Bee
Andrew Wikcoxon
For & Company
Hert
Union City
Dillon
Richmond
Dependants Break Down Jossie Morrison in El Dorado Trial
In Eldorado Kansas on December 6 Jossie Morrison sobbed in court as evidence from Mia Casta’s dying statement faced the jury. Judge Shinn allowed Tuesday testimony on the statement’s admissibility, delaying a verdict into next week. Morrison’s mood shifted after the afternoon session as proceedings dragged on. Meanwhile a Chicago robbery and a Kentucky shooting added to the day’s crime news.
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Desert
Eldorado
Kan
Jeatle Morrison
Redden
Mia Casta
Eviden
Viet
Shion
Mirae Cautle
Shinn
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