Senate Approves Davis Amendment to Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
The Senate voted 65 to 17 to adopt the committee amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty allowing the United States to defend its canal interests with its own forces. Debates followed as senators proposed further changes, while Speaker Lodge pushed for adjournment until tomorrow. The session ended with plans to proceed on the treaty and a shifted focus to potential ratification.
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Washington
Senate
Sesson
United States
Yeas
Nays
Baird
Beveridge
Frye
Foster
Hansbrough
Lindsay
Mason
McCumber
McEnery
McBride
Morgan
Money
Stewart
Tillman
Wellington
Wolcott
Gallinger
Elkins
Allen
Thurston
Teller
Lodge
Hanna of Ohio Addresses Senate on Ship Subsidy Bill
Senator Hanna delivered his first formal floor speech since joining the Senate, urging passage of the ship subsidy measure. He argued the issue affects the nation beyond shipping interests, warning that failure would cede foreign trade opportunities to rivals and paralyze U S maritime power. The speech drew full Senate attention as he spoke without a manuscript.
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Washington
Hanna
Ohio
Senate
Hanne
Hil Apeech
Orient
Waramone
Army Bill Debate Sees Church Leaders Oppose Canteens
In a Senate military affairs hearing on the army reorganization bill Archbishop Treland and Bishop McGoldrick spoke against the prohibition of canteens or post exchanges. Treland urged moderation and temperance, citing Fort Snelling, while several officers urged expansions in ranks and organization, with Col. Guenther supporting the canteen.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Archbishop Treland
Bishop McGoldrick
Trelard
Fort Snell
Remeyn
Tudington
Lieber
Creely
Signal Service
Col. Cuenther
Col
Guenther
Burleigh Bill Aims at House Reapportionment
Washington dispatch notes Representative Burleigh of Maine introduces a bill to fix House membership at 358 and require contiguous districts where possible. Also mentions Burnham of California pushing Hawaii public works bills including sites and buildings in Honolulu and Hilo, a lighthouse service, and other House measures on taxation and justice bureau matters.
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Washington
Burleigh
Maine
Burnham
California
Hawaii
Honolulu
Sr. Grout
Hepburn
Bureau of Identifcation
Department of Justice
Peary Arctic Expedition Letters Mention Winter Quarters
A letter from Cape d Urville Grinnell Land dated March 12 notes winter passed comfortably at Etah a stormy spell hindered northward progress and that divisions led by Henson Dedrick and the writer already near Conger plan to push north this spring. A prior letter 19 days earlier announced Lieut Peary’s safe arrival at Fort Conger where other divisions waited.
Modifications Given in German Demands at Pekin
Washington reports Berlin envoys at Pekin agreed to Count von Buelow’s terms but without the irrevocable clause. Key changes remove death penalties for Princes Tuan and Chwang, replace with severest punishment, and narrow arms material bans by adding exclusively. U.S. sees these edits as important gains to enable a sober, practical consensus program.
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Washington
Berlin
Pekin
Count von Buelow
Conger
Buelow
Tuan
Chwang
United States
China
New Extradition Treaty With England Amended
A Washington report states the United States and Great Britain have concluded an amendatory extradition treaty. The changes refine the instrument without altering core principles and add a provision making the obtaining of money under false pretenses extraditable.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Boutelle Named Captain on Navy Retired List
The House naval affairs committee filed a favorable report on a bill to appoint Representative Boutelle of Maine as a captain on the navy retired list. It highlights his noted naval service, work in Congress for building a new navy, and cites precedents supporting the action.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs Today
Rep
Boutelle
Maine
Congress
Representative Hitt Declares Senate Candidacy
United States Senate race heats up as Representative Hitt of Illinois formally announces his candidacy. He dispatches telegrams to supporters in Illinois and to state legislators detailing his bid.
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Representative Hitt
Illinois
Washington
Hitt
United States Senate
Mlinois
Hazing Inquiry Board Replaced by Bates at West Point
Washington December news reports Col Gillespie, named to the Loos hazing inquiry military board, cannot reach West Point from Porto Rico by December 16. Paymaster General A. E. Bates replaces him. Major General Brooke will preside. Bates and Brooke are in Washington and plan to meet Col Claus in New York to arrange the formal start.
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Washington
Gillespie
Loos
Porto Rico
Weat Point
A. BE. Bates
Cleneral Brooke
Bates
New York
Col. Claus
Governors Te Land
Weet Point
No Deaths in Troops in Cuba Reported Dec 1–10
Washington telegraphed from Havana to the War Department by Gen Wood states there were no deaths among the troops in Cuba from December 1 to December 10. The message confirms stable conditions during early December as U.S. forces maintain operations in the region.
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Cuba
Washington
Gen. Wood
Havana
War Department
Miles suffers no ill effects from horse fall
Lieutenant General Miles appears to have suffered no serious injuries after a fall from his horse yesterday. He was a bit stiff today but ready to carry out his duties at his office.
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Washington
Miles
Peary Letter Sent From Expedition Group
Washington reports receipt of letters from Lieutenant Peary to his wife his mother and to Herbert L. Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic club. Accompanied by others from Dr Dedrick the expedition members and from Mrs Warmbath a club member.
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Washington
Dee
Lieut. Peary
Herbert L. Hridgman
Peary Arctie Club
Athors
Dr. Dedrick
Mra. End
Senreet Warmhath
Shortage in Account of Deceased Pub- Me Official
Cincinnati report states George Griffithe clerk of the board of education for 18 years faces a shortage that may exceed half a million dollars and could reach a million. The Enquirer claims Griffiths did not misappropriate all funds, and his death could hinder experts from uncovering the full deficit amid disrupted records.
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Cincinnati
George Griffithe
Board of Education
The
Enquirer
Griffiths
Hood'r fills cure liver tile indgestion
Hood R fills a remedy for liver complaint and indigestion. The note mentions ingredients like gasy and merdache and suggests a personal or medicinal use. The fragmentary OCR reads like a vintage patent medicine inscription with unclear references to preparation and dosage.
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Cerate
Merrimack Street Basement Furnishings Sale
A Lowell sale features baskets in many shapes and scents from 0¢ to $1.00, hundreds of lamps with varied bases, special center draft burners, Primrose and Chrysanthemum decor, and a wide Jardiner display from 10c to $15. Toys fill the east section including iron, wooden, tin, and musical items. Jars, tobacco and cracker jars, match holders, and vases are offered at assorted prices.
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Merrimack St
Lowell
Lron
National Civil Service Reform League Holds Annual Meeting
The National Civil Service Reform League convened its twentieth annual meeting in New York with Charles J. Bonaparte presiding. Committee reports urged applying civil service rules to new territories gained after the Spanish American War, warning against patronage and carpet-bagger influence, while noting efforts to merit-based appointments and tenure. The afternoon session focused on nominations and an executive report deferred to tomorrow.
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New York
National Civil Service Reform League
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltmore
Baltimore
League
Indianapolis
Auch
Spain
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Rollins Mining Co
Creditors in New York filed for involuntary bankruptcy of the Rollins Gold and Silver Mining Co a New York corporation with offices in the city The petition names Charles W Warner Middletown Conn Mary B E Werner Middletown Conn and Frank Brainard trustees of notes due December 3 totaling about 140 The filing alleges the firm is insolvent and unable to meet its obligations as of December 1 1900.
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New York
United States District Court
Rollins Gold and Silver Mining Co
State of
Charlee W. Warner
Middieton
Conn
Mary BE. Werner Middieton
Frank Brainard
Identification mixup narrows as youth at Centre Village
In Hinghamton on December 12, officials deny the claimed routing of Harry Gristey to Centre Village Conn. He is said to be in a state industrial school, but Rochester Tribunal school authorities dispute the identification. A New York paper photo led to the confusion, described as a case of mistaken identity involving the Guilford principal.
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Hinghamton
Harry Gristey
Hecheeter
Cordner
Centre Village
Conn
Rochester
Wwe
Br & Nereich
New York
Guilford
Dolls and patterns season sale at Palmer Street Aisle
The ad touts jointed kid dolls in dark or light hair with eyes that open and close priced from 10 cents undressed to 5 dollars dressed. Also offered are doll accessories and a large stock of Christmas patterns with dress patterns around a dollar. Palmer Street Center Aisle Percales lists fabrics at 12 1/2 cents per yard.
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Palmer Street
New England
Pamer Street
Gustavis C Hopkins Dead in New York
Gustavus Clark Hopkins ex president of the cotton exchange died last night at his New York home from a dimension related complication. Born February 29 1844 in Mobile Alabama he moved to Gullford Connecticut and was educated in New England. He later worked in banking and cotton trade rising to partner and leading the Hopking Dwight & Co firm. Hopkins served on the cotton exchange board of managers and as vice president then president from 1896 to Lane. He left a widow and one daughter.
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New York
Gustavus Clark Hopkins
The
Cotton Exchange
Dimenson
Mobile
Ala
Hopking, Dwight & Co
Hopkins
Lane
Deed of a Young German who Became Suddenly Insane
German named David Schrenke employed in a plane factory in Astoria became suddenly insane today and attacked two fellow workers named Schaeffer and Becker. Schaeffer was killed instantly, Becker sustained a shallow wound as Schrenke tried to jump into the river but was captured and handed to police.
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New York
David Schrenke
Astoria
I. 1
Tetay
Schaeffer
Becker
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