Lodge Bill Blocked by House On Immigration Vote
Washington December 14 The House again refused to consider the Lodge immigration bill by 103 to 100 after a brief debate over rules and the Clayton-Sulzer treaty. Speeches from Grow Armond Money Morgan and others touched on canal policy and British relations while Turpie postponement action was agreed for tomorrow. Pension details and a Cuba Porto Rico inquiry resolution were also noted as the Senate adjourned.
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Washington
House
Danforth
Ohio
Grow
Pennsylvania
the Armond
Reed
John Randolph
Nicaregua Canal
Messrs
Harris
Money
Stewart
Morgan
Clayon-Sulver
Turpie
Senate
West
Herris
Panama Canal
Berry
Great Britain
Mr. Money
England
Bacon
Nicaragua
United States
Cleveland
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Turpie
Hawaiian Islands Territorial Government Bill Debated
Washington December 14 The House committee on territories began examining the bill to provide a territorial form of government for the Hawaiian islands Representatives Hitt and Frear of Hawaii, members of the Hawaiian commission, presented the commission's findings. The panel referred the bill to a subcommittee chaired by Knox with Broderick Low Henry and Ferguson as members.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Hawaiian Islands
Hitt
Mr. Frear
Hawaii
Hawaiian Commission
Knox
Messrs
Broderick
Low
Henry and Ferguson
No Extradition Treaty Threatens U.S.-Mexico Border
Washington reports a potential lapse of the extradition treaty between the United States and Mexico by the 12th of next month. The impending gap is described as grave, raising fears the border will become a haven for fugitives and criminals of all kinds.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Mexican
US Ships Move Toward Havana From New York and Virginia
Washington dispatch reports the Texas and Brooklyn speeding toward Havana within hours of orders, with Commodore Cromwell aboard the Brooklyn and officers aboard the Texas en route from Hampton Roads. The Castine and Resolute prepare to join, while Ludlow eyes departure for Havana next Saturday. The Texas flagship Captain Siesbee leads the North Atlantic squadron, and the Brooklyn is due to sail after coal replenishment with Commodore Philip aboard, as the force forms off Cuban waters.
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Washington
Cook
Brooklyn
Havana
Tompkinsville
S. L
Texas
Cuba
Hampton Roads
Cromwel
Havana Naval Station
New York
Castine
Boston
Resolute
League Island
Havana Harbor
Ludlow
Newport News
U. S. Battlership
Siesbee
Sqquadron
Old Point
Spanish Dry Dock at Havana to Be Sold Friday
Washington reports the American evacuation commission will not demand transfer of the Spanish floating dry dock. Negotiations with Spain have failed on price, and the dock may be sold at public auction Friday. Built in England, it cost 600000 delivered to Havana, now worth about half that, with 40000 spent to excavate its berth. It could handle ships up to 10000 tons and has hosted a 7000 ton vessel.
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Washington
Havana
United States
Sampson
Wade
Butler
Spain
England
Admiral Sampson
Prevent Monopolies Declared By National Board Of Trade
Washington December meeting of the national board of trade adopted resolutions urging Congress to enact a national trade mark registration law and to support a naval reserve bill. A control of monopolies report favored restraint of trusts and price fixing, but the proposal failed after 34 in favor and 19 against with two thirds not voting enough to pass.
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Washington
National Board of Trade
Congress
Halpin
Philadelphia
Hialpin
Waldo Smith
New York
Bliss to England Secretary Bliss leaves cabinet for England post
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bliss will resign from the interior department to become ambassador to England, with Rep. James Sherman stating the move relieves the President of diplomatic embarrassment and allows Bliss to accompany his ailing wife aboard for treatment.
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Washington, D. C
Bliss
England
John Hay
Department of State
James Sherman
New York
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Interior Department
Sherman
House
Court of St. James
Troops for Cuba Recommend 50,000, stations named
Washington reports the Cuban commission’s troop plan chairing General Wade and General Butler to propose 50,000 U S troops for Cuba with staged stations across Havana Matanzas Santa Clara Puerto Principe Santiago and other towns to hold key cities seaports and rail centers. The plan argues a large force initially is safer then a rapid contraction as Spain evacuates.
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Washington
Wade
Butler
Sarmpson
Cuba
Corbin
Filense Military Committee
War Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Havana
Department of
Santiago
Spain
J. F. Wade
Pinar del Rio
Province of
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Guanajay
Mariela
Cavary
Cardenas
Cienfuelos
Trinidad
Sagua la Grande
Placetas
Cibarien
Remedios
Sancti Spiritus
Nuevitas
Manzanillo
Americans Rally With Cubans After Sunday Violence
Havana observers report sympathy for Cubans after three killed and several wounded in Sunday night clashes, reflecting concern over the violence. The dispatch from Havana dated December 14 notes American observers elsewhere in Miami sympathizing with the Cuban population amid the unrest.
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Havana
Miami
Fla
Provisions Unloaded by Comal Ship in Havana Harbor
The supply ship Comal arrived in Havana and unloaded 150 tons of provisions for distribution here. She will depart tomorrow for Cienfuegos, then Trinidad, and likely proceed to other ports on Cuba’s south coast.
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Havana
Comal
Cienfuegos
Trinidad
Cuba
Enterprising Volunteers Plan Business in the Philippines
Manila December 14 A meeting of the Astor battery formed the Philippine Development Association of American Volunteers to promote island development after discharge. Volunteers seek settling in the Philippines with travel allowances in lieu of transport and to gather resource information while awaiting discharge.
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Manila
Astor Battery
Philippine Development Association of American Volunteers
Philippines
United States
Astor
Iloilo
Visayan Republic
Cape Cod wreck search abandoned by Halpine squad
Provincetown December 14. The expedition led by Lieut. Halpine of the Boston hydrographic office, after three days of scanning for wreck traces near Cape Cod between Race Point and High Head, has been called off and the commander returns to Boston. Tugs Gallison and Chesterton also sailed for Boston, and the best information from the expedition indicates nothing of importance was found. Halpine will forward the report to Washington.
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Provincetown
Lieut
Halpine
Hydrographic Office
Boston
Cape Cod
Portland
Gallison
Chesterton
Race Point
High Head
Halpime
Washington
Eaton Will Go to Superintend Porto Rican Schools
The insular cabinet selects General John Eaton former U S commissioner of education to serve as American superintendent for Porto Rican schools in San Juan and has sent him for. General Henry ordered post commanders to block landing of the French cable on Puerto Rican soil.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
John Eaton
United States Commissioner of Education
Henry
Department of Porto Rico
Grogan arraigned on criminal violation at navy yard
James J Grogan former chief clerk at League Island navy yard was arraigned today in Philadelphia and placed under 2000 bail by U S Commissioner Craig to answer a charge of criminal violation of navy regulations.
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Philadelphia
James J. Grogan
Department of Construction and Repair
League Island Navy Yard
United States
Craig
Wrecked in Mira Bay Snowstorm Near Halifax
The fishing schooner J. B. Dolliver was wrecked yesterday in Mira bay during a snow storm. The vessel and cargo were owned in Louisburg, Cape Breton.
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Halifax
N. S
J. B. Dolliver
Mira Bay
Louisburg
C. B
Low Rent Winter Tenements at Very Low Prices
Several convenient tenements in good locations unexpectedly vacated and available for low rents. One tenement for 450 dollars per month and a five room unit for 6.50 dollars. Examine these first class properties and save money by reducing rent. T. H. Elliott, 64 Central Street.
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T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Salta Kind You Have Always Bought a Salta
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a salta style phrase and a familiar ad slogan about a trusted purchase habit. No clear person, place, or organization is established in readable text. The item reads as a partial advertising card with generic consumer wording.
Leading Portland Lawyer Byron D. Verrill Dead
Byron D. Verrill a leading Portland attorney died aged 79 after a long career in Maine law practice. Born in Minot in 1835 he worked in Norway and Wisconsin before settling in Portland in 1862 and partnering with his son Harry M. Verrill. He served in the Maine Legislature and led the Portland company while advising Maine Savings Bank and Casco National Bank. He authored the Maine Civil Officer and leaves a widow a son and two daughters.
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Portland
Byron D. Verrill
Minot
Greenwood
Ter
Norway
Norway Academy
Wiscasset
Harry M. Veriill
Maine Savings Bank
Casco National Bank
Portland Company
Thomas B. Reed
Congress
Verrill
Maine Supreme Bench
Maine
Rose White Recaptured After Escape From Maine Prison
Rose White, the convict who escaped from the Maine State prison last Sunday night, was recaptured in Cushing this evening. She is in frail condition from exposure, with both feet frozen, and welcomed return to warmth. Accomplice Charles A. Plummer remains at large.
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Rockland
Rose White
Maine State
Cushing
Charles A. Plummer
Postmaster Appointed in Massachusetts Town
Washington reports the appointment of fourth class postmasters today. In Massachusetts the town of North Orange gains L. H. Woodbury as postmaster, as part of the latest list released December 14.
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Washington
Massachusetts
North Orange
L. H. Woodbury
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Jovito Tusay
Fernando Salas
Martin Delgado
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