House adopts conference report on war revenue bill
The House approved the conference report on the war revenue measure amid debate. Amendments focus on tax changes including tobacco and tea, coinage provisions, and stamp taxes on telegraphs and telephones. The vote was 184 yeas to 107 nays with various members criticizing administration policy and the bill’s burdens on differing classes.
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Dingley
House
Senate
Bailey
Simpson
Kan
Pierce
Dem
Tenn
Cuba
Mr. Swanson
Dem. Va
Grosvenor
Rep
Sagasta
Blanco
Bervere
Virginia
Swanson
Ohio
Yeas
Ways
Revenue Bill Set To Become Law With Broad Tax Increases
Washington June 9 The war revenue bill agreed by House and Senate conferees will likely become law. It imposes a $2 per barrel tax on beer and related drinks with a 7 percent discount for brewer stamp collections. Special taxes begin July 1 for bankers brokers pawnbrokers theatres circuses and tobacco products among others. A tobacco tax replaces existing levies with per pound rates for cigars and cigarettes and a stock on hand provision halves the prior tax difference on removals from factories or customs houses.
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Washington
House
Senate
Sime Bay
Plan For Porto Rico Expedition And Leadership
Washington June 9 reports that after Santiago the army will shift to Porto Rico. Maj Gen Coppinger named commander with Lee as second in command. about 20,000 troops to sail from Jacksonville area with 5000 volunteers. Col Torrey’s mounted riflemen may join Porto Rico cavalry. supplies are being sent forward. San Juan assault expected to follow fleet bombardment.
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Washington, D. C
Porto Rico
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Coppinger
Lee
Shafter
Tampa
Jacksonville
Torrey
Philippines
War Department
Fagan
Santiago
San Juan
Recruiting Regulations for Volunteer Army Enlistments
Washington June 9 The War Department issues strict enlistment rules for volunteers under the Presidents second call for 76000 men. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must be of good character able bodied language English married men need regimental approval minors require parental consent service lasts two years. Weight limits vary by branch with some flexibility under officer discretion. Maximum numbers per regiment company outlined for infantry cavalry artillery and heavy units. Preference given to applicants choice of unit where feasible.
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Washington
War Department
Volunteer Army
Paymasters Shortage Strains Army Finance
Washington reports the paymaster department faces a shortage of officers able to dispense troops pay. About 65 nominees have been appointed and confirmed, but only around a dozen have reported for duty. Secretary Alger warns that unreported commissions may be vacated if duties are not promptly assumed.
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Washington
Department of the Army
Alger
Milkman Sells Milk and Collects Swill in One Wagon
A report from the city hall notes a milkman operating under one wagon selling milk while collecting swill. The item highlights a combined service practice observed in another part of the building.
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City Hall
Mysterious warships scout Cuban waters near Havana
Washington reports war department secrecy over U S troop movements under General Shafter in Florida amid talk of a mysterious Cuban waters warship. Officials downplay threat while Sampson’s fleet may provide safe conduct and potential rapid Santiago action. Naval yard progress shows ships under construction advancing, including Kearsarge Kentucky Alabama and Wisconsin. Submarine Plunger nearing completion at Baltimore yard.
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War Department
United States
General Shafter
Florida
Cuban
Navy Department
Helena
Mancroft
Florida Straits
Havana
Sampson
Santiago
Navy
Hichborn
Newport News
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Crampana Sons
Alabama
Union Iron Works
Wisconsin
Rowan
Dullaing
Moran Bros
Seattle
Dahlgren
Bath Iron Works
Bath
T. A. M. Craven
T. Farragut
San Francisco
Davis and Fox
Olff & Zwicker
Portland
Oregon
Mackenzie
Charles Hillman
Philadelphia
Stringham
Harlan & Hollingsworth
Wilmington del
Goldsboro
Wolff & Zwicker
Bailey
Gas Engine and Power Company
New Jersey
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Holland
Ship Owners Scored In Senate Charge Over Centennial Transport
Washington June 9 In the Senate Mr Carter Mont charged Pacific coast ship owners with trying to Coerce government into paying high charges for ships to transport troops to the Philippines This followed counter statements by Mr Perkins Cal who said San Francisco shipowners offered rates about 60 percent below their usual receipts Senator Lodge Mass disclosed alleged misuse of funds from a Methodist Episcopal South claims appropriation and urged a full investigation The omnibus claim bill amounting to over 9 000 000 private pension bills and five general measures passed amid the session notes
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Senate
Carter
Mont
Centennial
Pacific Coast
Philippines
Perkins
Cal
San Francisco
Lodge
Mass
Congress
Methodist Episcopal Church South
President to Seek Hawaii Annexation as Military Need
A presidential plan aims to send a special message to Congress calling for the immediate annexation of Hawaii on military grounds. The message, prepared with a senator, will likely go to Congress early next week after awaiting Reed and the rules committee action. It emphasizes strategic importance and urges favorable action.
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Congress
Hawaii
Reed
Committee On Rules
Spanish spies expelled from Canada in Ottawa notice
Ottawa reports expulsion of Lieut. Carranza and Senor Du Bose, attached to the Spanish legation, with surveillance prompting protests from Spain. Spanish consul at Toronto Gilles protest claims U S con suls act as recruiting stations, and cites tampered letters and the Maine incident. Hooley bankruptcy claims are also referenced in the lengthy dispatch.
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Que
Ottawa
Canada
Lieut
Carranza
Senor du Bose
Washington
du Bose
Spain
Senor Martel
Kellert
J. Enroch Thompson
Toronto
United States
Maine
Sigsbee
Dewey
Trafalgar
Lord Charles Beresford
States
Senor Poe
Messrs. du Bose
English promoter Ernst Hool ey vows recovery after bankruptcy
London June 9 Ernst T Hool ey the English company promoter who secured a receiving order in bankruptcy yesterday spoke in a published interview today promising to make a return.
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London
Ernst T. Hooley
Public mood in Madrid on Philippine news heats cabinet talks
Madrid reporters describe broad public opinion outraged yet restrained as the Philippines crisis deepens. They note an ominous calm while awaiting cabinet decisions believed to have been made, with further developments expected.
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Madrid
Philippines
Rebels seize city in SWwan-Khu province uprising
A Canton despatch reports a rebellion at Chou-Chou-Fou in SWwan-Khu with capture of the city, killing of a magistrate and his wife, and the burning of the Yamen. Troops move to quell. Another major disturbance erupts at Ning-Po in Che-Kiang province.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Chou-Chou-Fou
Swwan-Khu
Yamen
Ning- Po
Che-Kiang
Cargo of Arms Seized Aboard Steamer Passing
Police in Kong Kong seized a cargo of arms aboard the steamer Passing owned by a local firm. The arms were believed destined for Philippine insurgents and were taken under the neutrality law.
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Kong Kong
Philippine Islands
Charges Forwarded Against IRS Commissioner Scott
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 9 charges were sent to Washington against Internal Revenue Commissioner Scott for violating civil service rules. The action stems from the Todd Evans congressional race in the district with allegations that Scott participated offensively in the Evans campaign.
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Frankfort
Washington
Internal Revenue
Scott
Civil Service
Todd-Evans
Congress
Evans
Ice Chest at Crystal to Hold Ale and Ice
The largest ice chest in the city is now at the Crystal on Worthen street opposite City Hall. It will hold 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. A band can play nearby and you avoid the seashore for Codled off this summer.
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the Crystal
Worthen Street
City Hall
Burdock Blood Bitters Claims Fast Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a quick and permanent remedy for dyspepsia. It promises stomach regulation and tonal balance, presenting the product as a universal digestive aid.
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