Naval preparedness and national defense debate urged
The message argues for a powerful navy and expanded military readiness. It calls for more battleships and heavy cruisers, added officers, and a robust national naval reserve. It stresses training, prewar buildup, and a strong Monroe Doctrine defense to secure peace and deter rivals. It also advocates reform of militia, merit-based appointments, and expanded coast guard capabilities.
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Nary
Philippines
Porto Rica
Maine
Navy
Suez
Peter
Spain
Manila
Sautage
Joe
Ara
Eee
Dential
Dential Wea Service
Annapella
Tor
Navy Department
Chiat
Pravd
Naval Academy
Naval Militia
uMeers
Extradition Death Penalty Proposals Mark Debate in Senate
Senators push hard line measures on treason and foreign influence, proposing death for attempts on leaders and for desertion or seduction of officials. A resolution seeks presidential authority to expel aliens and deport agitators, while extradition provisions align with Belgium treaty terms.
Prince Henry Fights Duel During Court Dinner
A dueling incident at a Dutch court after dinner at The Hague involved Prince Henry and Major Van Tels, with three swordfighters clashing. Henry was wounded and taken to Utrecht for operation. Separately, a treasury secretary reported a 1901 revenue rise and the year’s large expenditures, forecasting surpluses in coming years.
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Utrecht
Pelnes Henry
gepUéman
Carnegie Plans Aid for Aged Telegraphers
Andrew Carnegie considers a large charitable gift to aid aged telegraphers in the eastern U S. Plans include a combination club and hospital, a general pension fund, and an Arcadia in New Jersey. Carnegie aims to extend the bequest nationwide once plans are refined.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Arcadia
New Jersey
Isthmian Canal Commission backs Nicaragua route plan
The Isthmian canal commission sent its report to Congress on Wednesday. It favors the Nicaragua route with an estimated total cost of 190,464,000 and estimates 144,239,068 for the Panama route, plus 100,141,000 to obtain the Panama concession. Morrison, a member, submits a minority report favoring the Panama canal.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Nicaragus
Panama
Comminuion
Morrison
Sowmlaion
Panama Canal
Presidents Message Receives Close Attention
Members of the house listened with rapt attention to the annual message of the President, Roosevelt, from the death of McKinley to hopes for peaceful relations. The two hour reading drew applause and an enthusiastic Republican demonstration. A motion directed a committee to consider proper tokens of respect for the late president. In the Senate, the same action followed.
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House
United States
Roosevelt
McKinley
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senate
Congress
Buffalo
Bulgarian Official Reply Dismisses Responsibility for Miss Stone
The Bulgarian foreign minister De. Dane asserts Bulgaria declines all responsibility for Miss Stone's death in a Vienna note regarding U S diplomat Dick noon. The Austro Hungarian foreign ministry released the letter, which condemns U S conclusions and demands the United States hold Bulgaria accountable for Miss Stone's safety.
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United States
Dick Noon
Vienna
de. Dane
Bulgaria
Tom Anroliged
Mina Stone
Vidle
Tn Vienne
Bulgiela
Mies Stone
Unemployed in Germany Reported Rising
The article notes a worsening condition in German industries with 600000 unemployed, about 4 percent of the population. It cites 70,900 men in mental trades and 73000 in similar lines, with a working boom halved in October 1800 and more unemployed moving to larger towns.
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Reyes Fel
Nash
Germany
Ajulaet
Laeger
Pilipilios Capture Two Americans In Insurgent Action
Insurgents attacked a commissary wagon between Magdalene and Gajayajase, wounding a sergeant and a private of the Eighth Infantry, and capturing Privates Dune and Prenning along with two horses, three rifles, and 400 rounds of ammunition. A recrudescence of insurgent activity is reported at Tyneuen in Batangas southwest Luzon. An interpreter named Alberto was killed in the market for refusing a salary share to insurgents, with other government employees similarly targeted.
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Pilipios
Magdalene
Gajayajase
Eighth Infantry
Dune
Prenning
Tyneuen
Batangas
Luzon
Alberto
British agents expelled from Samar and Leyte
Mail advices from the Philippines report that authorities forced all agents of English houses at Manila to leave the islands of Samar and Leyte for trafficking with rebellious natives. It is expected the British Consul will refer the matter to London for instructions, with considerable trouble anticipated.
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Manila
Samar
Philippines
Leyte
London
Secretary issues telegraphic order on Philippine goods
The Treasury Secretary directed U S customs collectors to admit duty free goods reported from the Philippines. The move applies to lands and related items, with the order issued Tuesday by the department.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Bows and arrows abolished as weapons in China
The bow and arrow are no longer official army weapons in China as reported by the Hongkong press. An imperial editor was inaugurated in October with abolishing the bow and replacing it with the gun.
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China
Hongkong Press
Fifty seventh Congress convenes with somber opening
The fifty seventh Congress met in Washington as Speaker Henderson was reelected by a party vote. Officials estimate over three thousand bills had been introduced before noon. Multiple measures were listed, including a major pm proposal for arid land reclamation and a Pacific cable project with private and government options. The Senate convened briefly, paid respects to late Senator Kyle, and adjourned.
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Henderson Wan
Thre Richardsod
Tennesten
House
McLeacy
Sherman
New York
Careliuw
Michigan
Jones
Me. Jones
Puget Sound
Mr. Corliss
Sulzer
Aeulosd
South Africa
Ry Thayer
Massachusetts
Bronwell
Ohio
Otey
Virginia
Ty Davidson
Wisconsin
Nate Tawa
Ty Flynn
Chlahoma
Wandlngton
Isalia
Chine
Japan
Shafroth
Colorado
Cushman
Kor
Nevada
Senate
Tne
Kyle
Denver death of mining innovator Wynn shocks investors
Professor W. Wynn, famed for a claimed method to extract large gold values from low grade ores, died in Denver from strangulated hernia. He had been ill a year. Backers included Willard Taller and Sidney Williams, prominent Denver figures. Wynn’s partners reportedly hold the plan for a large ore treatment plant, and his death is not expected to derail the project.
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W. Wyon
Denver
Profesor Wynn
Wynn
Willard Taller
United States
Henry M. Taller
Sidney Williams
Attarugus
Cupltsliste
Ble
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