Congress adjourns for holidays as bills pass
Washington Dec 22 Congress adjourned for two weeks to allow members to return home for Christmas and New Year’s. The House passed the financial bill with Republicans voting yes and 11 Democrats, including Massachusetts’ Thayer, breaking ranks. Weymouth of Fitchburg was praised for a clear, effective speech on the bill. Moody of Haverhill secured seats on appropriations and insular affairs. Knox of Fitchburg was named chairman of territories. Roberts of Utah faces potential seat loss over polygamy ties. a special committee scrutinizes Utah posts. Navy considers not converting Reina Mercedes to a receiving ship due to cost and hygiene risks. Secretary Long supports modeling the Constitution after its historic appearance, and wage gains for Massachusetts mill workers are noted.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Massachusetts
Thayer
Worcester
Bay State
George W. Weymouth
Fitchburg
Weymouth
Knox
Fifth
Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Alaska
Samoa
Hawaii
Mr. Weymouth
Lawrence
Moody
Haverhill
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
Navy Department
Norfolk
Portsmouth
N. H
Long
Boston Navy Yard
Berry urges single river and harbor commission
Washington December 22 Rep Berry of Kentucky a member of the river and harbor committee said today that he thinks it desirable to have one central body to handle river and harbor matters. He outlined the idea in discussing proposed legislation and the need for coordinated action.
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Berry
Washington
Rep. Berry
Kentucky
River and Harbor Communes
Debate Over River and Harbor Bill Timing
The discussion centers on Chairman Burton’s stance that no river and harbor bill will be enacted this year. Mr. Berry argues for framing the bill during the current long session and believes the committee will share that view.
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Burton
Berry
Urgent Deficiency Bill Set for House Action
Washington December 22 The urgent deficiency appropriation bill the first major supply measure for government expenses is drafted totaling about 51 million dollars. The War Department seeks 45 007 871 dollars and the Navy Department 3 143 740 dollars with items from various agencies awaiting assembly for quick House submission.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
House
War Department
Navy Department
Boundary treaty extension signed by Hay and Mexican chargé
Secretary Hay and the Mexican chargé today signed a one year extension to the Rio Grande boundary treaty. The agreement runs until December 24 of next year. It preserves the outline of the original definition and continues the joint operation by the two nations.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Rio Grande
Balance of Business in Congress Revealed
Washington officials report that to recess time the House had introduced 5015 bills 95 joint resolutions 61 simple resolutions totaling 5176 measures. The record shows the breadth of congressional activity with a wide range of proposed legislation across chambers.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Lawton Fund Receives Rapid Liberal Gifts
Adjutant General Corbin reported the Lawton fund has collected 2445 in checks and cash today, bringing total contributions to 4434. The drive aims to clear the Redlands California estate mortgage and secure the family’s future. Western Union and Postal Telegraph will carry telegraph messages related to the fund at no charge.
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Washington
Corbin
Lawton Fund
Redlands
Cal
Western Union Telegraph
Postal Telegraph Company
Bankers' Trust Named as Fund Depository for Gen Lawton Widow
The Bankers' Trust company at 10 Wall Street has been named by the fundraising committee as the depository for widow of General Lawton. Contributions in New York and vicinity total 1395 dollars so far.
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New York
Bankers’ Trust Company
No. 10
Wall Street
Lawton
Fund sought for Lawton widow and children
Washington reports generous public response to a relief fund for the widow and four children of Major General Lawton. The plan directs remittances via Riggs National Bank. Key officials Gen Corbin, Gen Weston, Maj Gen Shafter, Gen Ludlow named as correspondents with addresses in Washington and Havana.
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Washington
Lawton
Riggs National Bank
H. Co. Corbin
D. C
John F. Weston
J. R. Shafter
San Francisco
Cal
Wm. Ludlow
Havana
Cuba
Statue of Daniel Webster Unveiling Planned in Scott Circle
A joint committee in Washington met to finalize plans for unveiling Daniel Webster’s statue gifted by Stilson Hutchens. The event on January 18 at Lafayette Opera House will be presided by Senator Chandler with Senator Lodge delivering the address. President McKinley will accept the gift for the United States, then attendees proceed to Scott Circle for the unveiling.
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Washington
Daniel Webster
Stilson Hutchens
Lafayette Opera House
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
McKinley
United States
Scott Cirele
Arlington burial ceremonies set for 11 a m December 28
The Navy Department announces the burial of the dead arriving on the Texas will be held at Arlington at 11 o clock in the morning on the 28th inst. The ceremony marks the return of fallen servicemen.
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Washington
Navy Department
Arlington
Texas
Stamps Announced For Buffalo Pan American Exhibition
The post office department will issue commemorative stamps for the Buffalo Pan American Exhibition 1901. Denominations will be 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 10 cents, same size as current issues.
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Washington
Post-Office Department
Buffalo
Extradition Papers Issued for Sailor Maxwell
The state department issued papers for the extradition of Sailor Maxwell, held at St. John New Brunswick, on a charge of murder on the high seas.
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Maxwell
Washington
Tec
State Department
St. John
N. B
High Seas
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Offers 25000 Reward For Rumor Sources
In New York on December 22 the BRT directors announce a 25000 reward for information leading to the discovery and conviction of individuals who circulated false statements and rumors aimed at manipulating the market price of the companys stocks and securities.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Filipino paper Democracia suspends publication in Manila
The Democracia, organ of a Filipino coterie including supreme court judges and backed by the Philippine advisory commission, announces suspension. The editor says the provost marshal directed retracting criticism of clerical methods in school management. The notice follows censorship orders.
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Manila
Democracia
Supreme Court
Philippines
Philippine Advisory Commission
J. G. Schurman
War Department Telegram Lists Casualties in Luzon Front
Washington dispatch reports General Otis telegraphing names of soldiers killed or wounded in action in Luzon from December 2 to December 22. Entries cover 33rd 34th 35th and other units with ranks and injuries ranging from slight to severe. Names include Henry J Hill Ethelbert L Breckenridge G Marvin P Hughes Chester Kilpatrick and John Dillinger among others.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Cable
Tilabansa
Luzon
33Rd Infantry
Henry J. Hill
John W Joiner
San Mateo
Seventh Infantry
Ethelbert L. B. Breckenridge
Eleventh Cavalry
W. V. Cotchett
Jos
D. Kessinger
Patrick Burke
Frank J. Clark
Twenty-seventh Infantry
John Peters
Charles A. Littlefield
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Frank Clark
Tiladpasa
G. Marvin P. Hughes
Henry J. Smith
Foot
Chester Kilpatrick
Paine Crawford
Win
Bethea
Richard D. Sibley
Harry B. Brown
James A. Lane
Tandadan Mountain
34Th
Oscar E. Dolan
Cabaroon
17Th
Lewellyn N. Bushfield
Delcarmen
35Th Infantry
Harry E. Beaty
Quartermaster Corps
Slight
Robert S. Clark Cook
Lorenzo D. Hubbard
Third Cavalry
John Dillinger
Dingress
Ernest B. Zeigler
Wigan
34Th Infantry
Samuel Faust
Alfonso
Third Artillery
Edward Milon
Hulbert C. Elwyn
Farewell to Gen Brooke in Havana banquet
Sixty five people attended a farewell banquet for General Brooke at the Paris restaurant with remarks from Gen Mario Menocal and toastmaster Ernest Ice Conant. Speakers praised Brooke for guiding Cuba through transition and maintaining rights, while Wood and Ludlow pledged continued American friendship. Brooke will depart for Tampa tomorrow escorted by Seventh Cavalry and Second Artillery units.
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Gen. Brooke
Paris
Mario Menocal
Ernest Ice Conant
Senor Lorenzo
Brooke
Cuba
Wood
United States
United States Congress
Ludlow
Tampa
Seventh Cavalry
Salutes Planned as Steamer Departs Harbor
Jor General's salute to be fired from Cabanas as the steamer leaves the harbor at o'clock. A Governor General's salute will honor Gen. Wood.
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Cabanas
Gen. Wood
Formation of Camps for Spanish War Veterans Headed Nationwide
Lancaster December 22 The first general order from Gen Willis J Hulings commander in chief of the National Association of Spanish American War Veterans details formation of state departments and local camps. It extends eligibility to all veterans and governors with honorary membership for state officials.
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Lancaster
Penn
Willis J. Hulings
National Association of
United States
Spain
Philippines
Associations of War Nurses
Ina
Adjutant General
Missing Whale Back Barge Crew Safe After Storm
Cleveland based Deg 22 Pickans Mather and Co owners of the whale back barge No 115 reported safe the captain telegraphed from Middleton Ontario that he and seven other crewmen survived after the vessel went ashore near Little Pie river on Lake Superior the boat’s condition was not stated and the eight man crew had only two or three days of food when parts of the vessel broke away during the storm
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Cleveland
Ohio
Deg
Pickans, Mather & Co
Middleton
Little Pie River
Lake Superior
Creditors Meet Assignee of Squire Company in Boston
A large Boston meeting of John P. Squire & Co. creditors was held at the Parker house. Assignee H L Chaplin chaired with Curtis of Old Boston National Bank as chairman and Burrage of Eliot Bank as secretary. A rumor of $525,000 overdrafts was debunked. double entries on books explained. a three-member creditors committee was appointed to pursue out interest and maintain operations until a new meeting.
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Boston
John P. Squire & Co
Parker House
H. L. Chaplin
H. G. Curtis
Old Boston National Bank
H. J. Burrage
Eliot Bank
Chaplin
Comppany
Globe Bank
Squire
Wing
Enongh
New York
Nichols
Harry A. Burrage
J. J. Eddy
East Boston grade crossings under review in preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing on regulating or abolishing East Boston grade crossings opened with commissioners Wiggin, French and Bishop presiding. City and railroad representatives argued over possible timetable tweaks. hearing adjourned to December 29 to decide on necessity of action.
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Boston
Mesers. Wiggin
French
Bishop
Bailey
City
W. F H. Coolidge
Boston & Maine Railroad
Samuel Hoar
Woodward Hudson
Boston & Albany Rairoad
J. B. Warner
National Dock & Warehouse Company
McQuestion Lumber Company
W. H
Mr. Bailey
Massachusetts House Caucus Set for Jan 2 Speaker Nomination
The Speakership caucus committee reports over half the Massachusetts House signatures for a Jan 2 caucus. Chairman Charles H Blood says 116 members elect favor a Tuesday meeting before organization to nominate a Speaker candidate, with action driven by a majority.
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Boston
Massachusetts House
House
Charles H. Blood
Peruna praised by Navy officers in early report
A promotional piece extols Pe-ru-Na as a superior remedy for catarrh and other ailments. It quotes endorsements from William A. Collier, Buck Taylor, and Major Mabson, highlighting its popularity among Navy and Army officers during the late war and urging readers to request a free lecture by Dr. Hartman.
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United States Navy
William A. Collier
Hartman
WashHineton
D. C
Wm. A. Collier
Buck F. Taylor
Algernon A. Madson
Tenth Volunteer Regiment
Macon
Washington, D. C
A. A. Mabson
Spain
M’'f
Columbus
Texas Lawyer Fatally Shot in Dallas Elevator Lobby
Dallas attorney Edwin O Harrell died after being shot by rival lawyer F M Etheridge in a crowded North Texas building lobby. Etheridge, in custody, and both men were prominent figures and opposed counsel in cotton mills property litigation.
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Dallas
Tex
F. M. Etheridge
Edwin O. Harrell
North
Texas
Harrell
Etheridge
Eleven Chinese Arrested in Newport Vermont
Eleven Chinese are under arrest in Newport Vermont on charges of attempting to smuggle themselves across the Canadian border. The US commissioner recently deported four Chinese from the area. Officials believe most entering the United States illegally are criminals taking the risk to evade justice. The latest group likely remains in jail about a month before their hearing.
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Newport
Canada
United States
Manchester machinist John Luce dies by suicide
John Luce a 35 year old machinist at Manchester Locomotive Works shot himself in his Laurel street room at 7 25 p m and died an hour later without regaining consciousness. Relatives in Passumpsic Vermont have been notified and plan to travel by midnight train.
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Manchester
N. H
John Luce
Manchester Locomotive, Works
Laurel Street
Luce
Passumpsic
Widow of former Broadway man says husband’s suicide left them penniless
Mrs Edward G Williams widow of a Broadway businessman who killed himself at the Clarendon hotel in New York Brooklyn yesterday said her husband’s shiftless habits had reduced her to dire extremity. She and her daughter would be forced to earn their own living and she accused him of being insane for some time. She claimed they did all they could for him.
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New York
Edward G. Williams
Clarendon Hotel
Brooklyn
Hood's Pills Cure Biliousness and Headache
Hood's Pills claim to cure biliousness indigestion and headache with easy intake and operation. Priced at 25 cents likely marketed as a simple remedy in a historical newspaper ad.
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Hood
Standish Guards Observe List Anniversary in Plymouth
The Standish guards Co. D Lth regiment M. V. M. marked its List anniversary with a parade at Plymouth Rock the Plymouth band playing America and three volleys fired The Standish guards veteran association marched and a dinner followed Capt W Butler presided and selectmen spoke Then an evening concert and ball were held in the armory with military officers and town officials in attendance
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Plymouth
Standish Guards
Myles Standish
Pilgrim
Geo. H. Benyon
W. H. Oakes
Plymouth Rock
America
Standish Guards Veteran Association
Murder Suspects Sought in Hubbardstown Slaying
Boston police issued a citywide alert for William Bennett and William Fraser for alleged complicity in the murder of Farmer Asa Bennett of Hubbardstown. Officials say the pair left Worcester on the 7 o'clock train today and high priority descriptions were distributed to all officers.
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Boston
William Bennett
William Fraser
Hubbardstown
Asa Bennett
Worcester
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