Senate debates Hay Pauncefote treaty at Capitol
Secret Senate session discusses amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty with two changes proposed by Lodge. Open session approved a December holiday recess. debate over timing for a vote continues as opposition from Morgan Butler and Money holds back scheduling. Secretary Hay remains in cabinet.
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Washington
Senate
House
Lodge
Great Britain
Constantinople
Suez Maritime Canal
Money
Mississippi
Culberson
Texas
Spooner
Unlers
Davis
Hay
Beer tax battle stalls war revenue bill in House
Washington December 14 The House adjourned after debate on the war revenue reduction bill with two major defeats. An attempt to lower beer tax below 1.60 a barrel failed 85 to 94, labeled an effort to crush small brewers. An amendment by Henry C Smith restoring taxes on express receipts passed 123 to 106 after a heated exchange.
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House
Wgs
Payne
Henry C. Smith
Michigan
Smith
United States
YERKES NAMED COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE
Washington December 14 The President sent nominations to the Senate Judson C Chements of Georgia to be interstate commerce commissioner reappointed John W Yerkes of Kentucky to be commissioner of internal revenue The nomination of Mr Yerkes to be collector of internal revenue for the 8th district of Kentucky withdrawn
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Washington
Senate
Judson C. Chements
Georgia
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
8Th District
Senate Confirms Massachusetts Man as Italian Ambassador
Washington reports that the Senate on December 14 confirmed the nomination of George W. Meyer of Massachusetts to serve as ambassador to Italy.
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Washington
The
Senate Today
Geo. Wv. L. Meyer
Massachusetts
Italy
Will excludes Admiral Dewey from major estate share
Mrs Mary L McLean's will filed for probate in Washington leaves about 2 million dollars to John R McLean and two daughters with full share to Dewey only through life-tenancy and a 1900 codicil that cuts Dewey out if no issue exists. Personal effects go mainly to Mrs Dewey and Mrs Ludlow with specific bequests to John R McLean.
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Washington
Mary L. McLean
Washington McLean
Ludlow
Dewey
John R. McLean
Hazen
Admiral Dewey
Gold and Silver Output Report for 1899
The director of the mint reports 1899 gold production at 71,053,400 and silver at 82,858,700 in value. Gold set a record, led by Alaska and Colorado gains, while silver rose to 64,764,000 ounces. World totals show gold $309,584,900, with Africa a notable loss due to the Transvaal war. Klondike contributed about 16 million, and silver output reached 167,224,243 fine ounces. Milford club backs a New Hampshire home for feeble-minded children, to seek wider club support.
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Mint
United States
California
Alaska
Cape Nome
Colorado
Utah
London
Canada
Klondike
Australia
Africa
Transvaal
Mexico
Missionary Seeks U S Aid for New Hebrides Christians
Washington reports Cabinet discussion on helping native Christians in the New Hebrides. Secretary Long and others weighed sending a warship, but no vessels are available and distance from U S stations is about 4000 miles. French and British gunboats patrol the area to deter action.
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Washington
James F. Hill
Cannonsburg
New Hebrides Islands
Long
Navy Department
Grounding of Garonne and long march under General Hall
Letters from Seattle report the transport Garonne grounded on the Northern Luzon coast and rescued twice by the Yorktown. American troops under General Hall endured a six day 45 mile mountain march, resulting in 165 men under medical treatment for several days. The text mentions lactic acid as a cause of abcumation and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism.
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Seattle
Wash
Garonne
Luzon
Yorktown
Hall
Ten Persons Injured In Rail Crash Near Edgeworth
Ten people were hurt when the Pennsylvania lines express from Chicago collided with the Leetsdale accommodation near Edgeworth, Pennsylvania at 6 30 this morning. Five passengers and five trainmen sustained injuries, with serious damage and hospital transfers. Among the injured are R L Stevens J E Hanson Mrs J E Hanson William Pischer and Ac a Pischer. Fireman Oscar White and Baggage Master Dorsy Wise were among the seriously crushed in the wreck caused by a signal error.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Edgeworth
R. L. Stevens
New York
J. E. Hanson
Rewmderes
William Pischer
Dela Aware
Aca Pischer
Oscar White
Dorsey Wise
Southington man Lina Skinner sentenced for firing squad
Southington, Conn., Dec 14. Gen. MacArthur reports Lina Skinner, once a Southington boy, is sentenced to be shot in the Philippines on Christmas day for sleeping at his post while on sentry duty. His father John P. Skinner, 71, travels to Washington to plead with President McKinley. Skinner has a wife employed as a clerk in a New York dry goods store.
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Gen
MacArthur
Lina Skinner
Southington
Philippines
Forty-Third United States Volunteers
Taclobah
Leyte
P. I
John P. Skinner
Washington
Mckinky
Young Skinner
New York
Explosion at torpedo station lights Newport sky
An explosion at the torpedo station blew about nine pounds of powder from a drying room, causing a vivid glare and consternation among Newport residents. The total loss was about 569 dollars. The fire is blamed on a spontaneous cause.
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Carriage Runaway fatality in Woonsocket
A Woonsocket woman Miatra L. Arnold, 39, died when her horse driven buggy ran away on North Main Street. Despite her skill, the horse bolted, throwing her from the vehicle. A bystander, Meatere Green, was injured after being struck by a car and spraining an ankle.
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Woonsocket, RL
Miatra L. Arnold
North Main Street
Meatere Green
Tragic death noted in Nashua area residence
An elderly resident of 1 Wie bree, Nashua Street, died yesterday after a prolonged illness. The incident occurred in the afternoon and authorities are continuing inquiries. Mr Ivan Fer Bern of Kerry is mentioned in connection with local records.
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N Dee
Netive Sullivan
Jerlay
Bree
Ivan Fer Bern
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Kerry
Ported Race Notes Highlight Putnam Dees and Porter
Fragmentary report shows Ported race results with Putnam, Dee finishing near leader and Porter posting a 14.0 time. The brief hints at a close contest and a claim that the effort seemed mean, with unclear full context and missing details. Entities include Putnam, Dee, Porter, and referenced location.
Ex-Prime Minister Celso Cesar Moreno Endorser of Peruna
In a Washington letter Celso Cesar Moreno ex-Prime Minister of Hawaii and protector of the Trans Pacific cable commends Peruna as a safe reliable medicine. He calls it a universal tonic and a sure cure for catarrh and urges friends to try this remarkable remedy. Very respectfully Celso Cesar Moreno.
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Celso Cesar Moreno
Hawaii
Washington, D.C
Peruna Medicine Co
Peruna
Arbitration Dispute Talks At Labor Federation Session
Louisville December 14 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers presided as resolutions were discussed. The federation adopted measures to aid Brotherhoods of Oil and Gas Well Workers and the Telephone Girls of America. A report opposed hiring a federation member to collect labor news. Gompers denunciations of Idaho authorities over Coeur d'Alene were endorsed. The committee urged voluntary arbitration and the right to quit work. Grievance reports favored friendly arbitration courts. referred to the committee on laws. Weavers urged attendance in a solidarity meeting. pay due and roll calls set. Divis ion street routine discussed with canvassing for mill support and outside help cited.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
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Telephone Girls of America
Executive Council
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Agard
Illinois
Press of America
Gompers
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Federation of Friendly Courts of Arbitration
Committee On Lawa
Labor Federations Debate Trade Germany Interference
In Louimile on December 1 the IAM and ITU feud over intervention in German trade policy. The resolutions committee urged the Federation of Labor not to intervene, sparking a polemic between IAM President O Connell and ITU President Lynch over the committee recommendation.
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Louimile
International Association of Machinists
International Typographical Union
Long Battle Ahead As Yoro Wentera Joins Strikers
Report from New Dedforu and New Metford on December 14 describes a large labor dispute with Yoro Wentera joining strikers at a pivotal meeting. A letter to Andrew U. Pletve and talk of a national textile strike signal rising tensions, while a mass gathering among strikers looms and workers discuss potential end dates for the campaign.
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Mits
Sifiactes
A.c
Anula
Knowles
Wea F
Omm
Sas
Andrew U. Pletve
Fierce
No Injunction In Church Dispute At Worcester
North Brookfield December 14 The new trustees with Rev J E Berger left for Worcester to seek a temporary injunction to stop the old trustees from closing St Anne s church and interfering with church property until further court order The judge suggested submitting to a master to report to the superior court and argued a decision on religious dispute would not be rendered The case may be heard with pleadings filed early next week master candidate KE Sinky is favored and the adherents claim a great victory.
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J. E. Berger
St. Anne’s Church
Worcester
Superior Court
Father Berger
St. Anne's Church
Hardy
Sinky
Peruna advertised as cure for catarrh nationwide
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh, claiming it helps hearing and health, cites Dr. Hartwell, Ga, user testimonials, and urges readers to request a free catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, C.
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Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, C
Genuine Gravee Maryland Malt Whiskey Advised for Emergencies
In cold weather conditions medicines may be adulterated. the text advises using the genuine Gravee Maryland Malt Whiskey as a pure and mild remedy. It notes how to identify authentic bottles via license and signature, and suggests purchasing from licensed dealers at moderate prices.
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Tom Hare
Maryland
Chester H. Gravee
Lcensed
Dews @ Ca
Drucatete
Lowel
Tenette of Intellectual Contact Meeting Remarked Upon
A terse note describes an unusual literary gathering featuring Alice and others in a discussion about intellectual contact and discovery. The fragment hints at curiosity about shared ideas and the value of conversation in advancing understanding.
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