First Note of Anti Expansionists Sparks Senate Debate
Washington December 6 The anti expansionists voice begins in the Senate with Senator Vect of Missouri proposing a joint resolution that the federal government has no authority to acquire colonial possessions except for coaling stations or boundary corrections aimed at eventual statehood. Senator Hale seeks a monument in honor of Maine explosion victims. House adjourns briefly after the deaths of Reps Northway and Love. Dingley proposes distribution of President's message topics to committees. Senate also discusses reviving admiral grades and Dewey recognition. Senator West of Missouri introduces a parallel resolution on acquiring territories for colonies.
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United States
Pension for El Caney hero widow proposed in Congress
Washington December 5 A bill by Representative Gillett Massachusetts would pay widow of Capt Walter M Dickinson Amherst of the Seventeenth regulars fifty dollars a month. The brother M F Dickinson of Boston seeks special recognition for the fallen officer’s gallantry in the El Caney fight.
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Congressmen press reforms on census and territory posts
Washington December 6 Representative Adams of Pennsylvania aims to push the consular reform bill this session as it sits on the calendar. The census committee chaired by Hopkins of Illinois will soon begin work. An effort seeks to limit District of Columbia residents in census clerical roles, matching proportion to national population. Congress members fear local pressure for patronage.
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Representative Knox Becomes Figure in Hawaiian Affairs
The article notes Representative Knox's rise to prominence as chair of a growing committee handling President Monroe's distribution, including all Hawaiian matters. It mentions Sprague arriving in Washington for the session, signaling a shifting political landscape and the committee's increasing importance.
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Washington
Hawaii Commission Report Sent to Congress
The Hawaiian commission report to Congress outlines governance for the islands including a governor with veto power, a legislature, and local offices. it details duties, land laws, and taxation on imports, with a minority recommendation for an advisers board to counsel the governor. The document notes existing Hawaii laws remain in force until changed by Congress and highlights a minority call for enhanced advisory support to limit potential executive overreach.
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Powell Clayton Promoted to Mexican Ambassador
Washington December reports the President’s nomination of Powell Clayton of Arkansas as ambassador to Mexico. The move follows the elevation of Senor Romero and comes with other recess appointments including Secretary Hay, Assistant Secretary Hill, the Hawaii commission, Paris commissioners, and several consuls.
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Too Much Electricity on Warships Sparks Naval Board Votes
Washington December 6 by a four to one margin the naval board on construction rejected extending electrical appliances beyond their current comprehensive use. The decision blocks moving all auxiliary systems to electric control on battleships Ohio Maine Missouri Kearsarge Kentucky and limits propulsion to steam. The board noted rising electrical installations outpace crew experience and cited foreign navies progress in electrifying ship systems.
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Gen Senger Condemns Eighth Massachusetts Drill Shortfalls
Americus Ga Dec 5 Gen Senger condemned the Eighth Massachusetts for slow shelter tent erection during regimental drill. He set seven minutes for the tent setup, and the tents were not finished in time. Afternoon extended order drill impressed with clean attack work led by Col Pew. Maj Slocum condemned 300 large Chickamauga tents and 896 Framingham haversacks, totaling about 6000 in ordnance and gear. Four horses were condemned. one sold and two pasture. George W T Colby furlough extended 30 days.
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Brief House Session Honors Two Late Representatives
The House met briefly in Washington on December 6 and adjourned in memory of late Representatives Northway of Ohio and Love of Mississippi.
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Fire at sea burns W. H. Starbuck to water's edge
The steamer W. H. Starbuck burned to the water’s edge on Nov. 5 in latitude 13.16 N and longitude 31.1, en route from Port Plablicklv to South Africa with lumber. Captain McDonald, his wife, first mate, nine crew members and three babies survived after abandoning ship in three boats. one boat capsized with a cook lost, another boat later disappeared in a storm, leaving the fate of the second mate unknown.
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Bill to protect the flag from advertising use
At a Chicago meeting the American Flag Day association endorsed a bill to Congress making it unlawful to print stamp or use the U S flag or its representations for advertising or merchandise and to ban using the flag on clothing or awnings. Penalties include fines from 50 to 500 dollars for a first offense and up to a year in prison plus a 1000 dollar fine for a second offense. The effort is supported by the Sons of the American Revolution Grand Army of the Republic and the Society of the Colonial Wars of Illinois.
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Unknown man found dead in Hudson snow near Stuart's Crossing
An unknown man was found dead in the snow near the Massachusetts line at Hudson's Stuart's Crossing. He appeared to have died some time earlier, likely in the November 26 storm. Coroner James H. Hunt was summoned to the scene.
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Bailey denies Croker talks aimed at blocking Bryan in 1900
Indianapolis dispatch reports Leon Bailey, the defeated free silver candidate, denies any plan by Richard Croker of New York to shelve Bryan. Bailey says a Chicago meeting with Croker was casual and political talk occurred. Also cited: Daniel M. Ramedell says former President Harrison has no Senate plans and remains focused on Venezuelan case work.
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Uniform Cartridges Board Convenes in New York
The board appointed by the secretary of war to consider adopting a uniform small arms and machine gun caliber, and a standard cartridge for army navy and marine corps, met in New York on December 6. It will report to the secretary and is expected to be in session two to three days.
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McGunnigle Captured and Returned to Rhode Island Asylum
Frevidence R I December 6 James McGunnigle has been placed again in the State hospital for the insane, after escaping July 26. He was sentenced for burglary and attempted to shoot inmates in Pennsylvania before his escape, and he previously set fire to a local church in 1893. He had escaped two years earlier but was brought back and now appears content to be home.
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Torrington firm files $1,000,000 mortgage with New England Trust
Torrington Connecticut December 6 The Torrington company formerly the Excelsior Needle company has placed a mortgage of 1 million dollars on all its real estate and factory buildings. The New England Trust company of Boston holds the mortgage. Filing is part of the formation of the new concern after capacity expansion.
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Ice machine explosion on hospital ship Bay State
Brooklyn dock incident killed operator Robert Twist and injured several others aboard the Bay State while it was being loaded for Cuban waters. The severely hurt were moved to the relief hospital ship for treatment. In Havana the latest Holguin reports warn of worsening smallpox with over a thousand cases in Holguin and Gibara.
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