Congress in Session Opens War-Event Reflections and New Probe
Congress reconvenes amid public interest after war with Spain. The session opens with the president’s message read to a crowded House and Senate. A resolution by Sulzer calls for an investigation of the War Department and the Spanish American War. Moody proposes amending the war revenue act to alter the express tax clause for small versus large express firms.
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Washington
Congress
Spain
Fifty-fifth Congress
Capitol
Senate
House
Dingley
Major Pruden
Sulzer
New York
House Committee On Military Affairs
Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Mr. Moody
Massachusetts
Senate Opens Closing Session of Fifty-Fifth Congress
The Senate convened for the closing session amid a display of flowers and a crowded gallery. Diplomats and officials watched as the President's message was read, with sixty seven members present at call. Committees formed to inform the House and greet the President, and Oregon's Simoris sworn in as a new colleague.
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House of M Representatives
Wheeler
Alabama
Charles Dick
Ohio
Thomas Spight
Mississippi
William H. Graham
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Congress
Joint High Commission
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
United States
W. U. Ting Fang
Ye Pum Chin
Cullom
Illinois
Hale
Maine
Morrill
Vermont
Cockrell
Missouri
House of Representatives
McBride
Oregon
Simoris
Reed Takes Speaker Gavel to Silent House
Exactly at noon the gavel fell signaling the start of proceedings in the House. An ornate ebony mace adorned with silver eagle mounts stood as a ceremonial symbol of authority while chamber activity began in earnest.
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Reed
Chief Quartermaster Lee testifies on Chickamauga tentage
Washington dispatch reports Col. Lee chief quartermaster at Camp Thomas Chickamauga denounces hospital tent shortages and claims adequate supply while alleging misuse of tents by officers. He cites instances of lumber diverted to other uses and recounts tense exchanges with Gen. Beaver as testimony continues.
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Washington
Col. Lee
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
War Investigation Commission
Beavers
Beaver
Lee
Ninth Pennsylvania
Ira C. Brown
General Hospital
Montauk Camp
Hha Cata
Portland City Council Extends Sympathy for Steamer Portland Disaster
In a joint session on December 5 in Portland Maine the city council adopted a resolution in rising vote expressing deep sympathy to the bereaved families of the steamer Portland wreck. The text prays for strength to bear the sudden burden and offers condolences beyond human consolation.
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Portland
Maine
Twenty-Sixth Body Recovered Near Harbor Shore
The body of a Portland passenger was washed ashore near Old Harbor life saving station today. This marked the twenty sixth recovery in the area searches.
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Chatham
Portland
Old Harbor
Terrific Bennington storm wrecks town and mill
A hurricane overwhelmed Bennington Vermont on Sunday night into Monday morning with winds up to 70 miles per hour. Chimneys, glass, and trees were torn and several buildings blown down. Lyons Bros knitting mill roof damaged. Bennington car house wrecked. $7000 estimated losses. Telegraph lines cut for most of the day.
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Bennington
Lyons Bros
Electric Railroad
North Bennington
The Storms Wrath Claims Old Orchard Pier
Old Orchard Maine reports a severe storm that swept away the outer iron pier section about 200 feet long with the main pavilion. The 125 by 75 foot building drifted ashore 100 yards from the pier and was reduced to kindling. Pier damage is estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Old Orchard
Sailor's Body Recovered At Nantasket Beach
Body of a sailor pulled from the surf at Gun Rock Cove Nantasket Beach this morning. Left arm bears initials L. E. M. born 1876 in India ink. right arm shows an American eagle and the Union shield in colors.
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Boston
Gun Rock Cove
Nantasket Beach
India
Union
Burned at sea through German steamer blaze at sea
The Dalecarlia arriving from Santos and Rio Janeiro reports a night fire at sea near latitude 37 45 N longitude 70 52 W. It followed a burning vessel likely Werra or Fulda of the North German Lloyd line. A separate sighting near latitude 36 22 N longitude 72 30 W describes a distressed schooner with lost crew.
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New York
Daiecarlia
Santos
Rio Janeiro
Dalecarlia
Werra
Fulda
Loyd Line
Spain
Cuba
Violent early morning gale strikes Concord structures
Concord New Hampshire reports a severe gale between 1 and 3 am shaking sturdy business blocks and tenements. gusts toppled and battered buildings, leaving residents startled as damage details unfold in a city-wide weather event.
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Concord
N. H
Senators differ on President's message and Cuba policy
Washington December 5. Members of Congress express views on the President's message. Hitt supports gradual Cuban governance under military control while Walker doubts currency changes. Grosvenor lauds style and historical contribution, Wheeler calls it a clear resume of events, and McMillan questions what to do with new possessions. Lodge Proctor Perkins Jones of Arkansas diverge on independence for Cuba and Philippine policy.
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Washington
Congress
Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Walker
United States
Grosvenor
Ohio
Wheeler
Alabama
McMillan
Tennessee
Johnson
Rasselas
Bland
Missouri
Morey
Cummings
Democrat
New York
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Richardson
Collum
Platt
Cuba
Wolcott
Lodge
Foraker
Proctor
Perkins
Jones
Philippines
Pasco
Teller
Arkansas
Manufacturers to Meet for Great Cincinnati Convention
Philadelphia reports preparations underway for the National Association of Manufacturers convention in Cincinnati on January 24 to 26. E P Wilson and C F Quincy visit Cincinnati to finalize plans with President Theodore C. Search and discuss bringing in a large Western and New England delegation, including special trains from Philadelphia New York and Boston. The association's reach has expanded worldwide with foreign sales aided by its information network.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Cincinnati
E. P. Wilson
Association
Theodore C. Search
C. F. Quincy
Chicago
Ili
Edward H. Sanborn
New England
Boston
New York City
Globe
United States
Railway Travel in China Through Foreign Eyes
A North China railway engineer's life is described as adventurous amid mandarin intrigues, village opposition, mutinous workers, and soldiery. The piece recalls Cox's experiences, including 1890 floods near Tientsin and Li Hung Chang's perceived inaction, with incidents of Mandarin guards occupying carriages and locals bargaining for tickets on opening days.
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China
Cox
Peking
Chihli
Lutai
Tientsin
Li Hung Chang
Yamen
Layin
Sayin
Nuffin
North China Line
Bargain Linen and Hosiery Sale on Merrimack Street
A cluttered sale notice outlines steeply discounted linen items including demstitched hand embroidered covers, stamped tray cloths, mummy scarfs, and puff bed coverings. Prices are slashed to low little prices across items with specific examples like 25c for linens, 19c for socks, and 25c for vests and pants. The ad emphasizes value and lingering stock on Palmer Street locations with basement and left aisle placements, noting trims and reductions to half regular price.
Ladies' Scotch Wool Gloves at sale price
A local store advertises ladies Scotch wool gloves for 1ge a pair and fine silk mittens priced at 4.2c a pair, highlighting the low cost of winter accessories.
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Portland City Council
Mill
Bennington, Vt
North German Lloyd Line
Lowell
A. G. Pollard & CO
Palmer Street
Alsie
Merrimack Street
Merrimack Street — Center
A. G Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Sts
Anoer
Harvard
Harvard Brewing CO
Lowell, Mass., U. S. A
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