Congress Agrees On Omnibus Claims Bill In Senate Action
Washington May 20 The House backs the conference report on the omnibus claims bill and passes the measure. The urgent deficiency bill for government departments is approved, and the army appropriation bill with Senate amendment goes to conference. Cannon pushes a resolution to bar modifying amendments enabling permanent building construction, agreed after debate. Stewart bills a treaty and Indian affairs compilation, Hale’s amendment withdrawn, resolution adopted. Philippines bill debate resumes with Bacon opposing, warning of broad land dispossession for the Philippine Commission, Lodge clarifies land limits for corporations.
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House
Cannon
Senate
Stewart
Nev
Hale
United States
Spooner
Wis
O. H. Platt
Connecticut
Philippines
Bacon
Philippine Commission
Lodge
Bullock Sues Woolen Co Over Lobby Services Trial
Walter J. D. Bullock sues the American Woolen company in New Bedford superior court claiming $2650 for services as a legislative agent to defeat a Massachusetts stockholder disclosure bill. The company disputes Bullock’s legal agent status and denies payment. The witness Bullock testified about an employment offer from William M. Wood. The case resumes in the morning.
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New Bedford
Walter J. D. Bullock
American Woolen Company
Massachusetts
Bullock
William M. Wood
Wood
William M. Butler
Butler
Rhode Island Episcopalians Convene In Providence
The 112th Rhode Island Episcopal convention met at All Saints Church Providence with large church attendance. Bishop McVickar gave the annual address praising missionary work yet urging greater progress. S. H. Webb elected secretary. greetings to Bishop Clarke and Rev. Alcock voted. treasurer noted a healthy balance. a committee report on social purity criticized the new divorce bill as only marginally improved.
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Providence
R. IL
Rhode Island Episcopal Convention
All Saints Episcopal Church
McVickar
S. H. Webb
Clarke
Alcock
Mr. Chase
Three More Die From Tornado in Goliad Texas
In Goliad Texas three more tornado victims die bringing total deaths to ninety five. Funeral rites proceed with a uniform service as communities mourn. A large number of African Americans are buried while the white cemetery remains damaged. Martial law persists as relief efforts continue under Gov Sayres appeal funds.
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Goliad
Texas
Sayres
Missionary work praised at Presbyterian centennial
The Presbyterian general assembly marked the home missions centennial with praise for missionaries who endure hardship to spread civilization. A report urged each church to support a home missionary and Sabbath schools to fund the woman’s home mission board, while debates touched on immigration, education, and Cuba and Porto Rico outreach.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee On
Congress
Richard S. Holmes
Pittsburg
Standing Committee On Home Missions
General Assembly
Cuba
Porto Rico
Woman’s Home Missionary Board
Holmes
John Dixon
Board of Home Missions
Board of Education
William T. Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Ellis
Church Board of Education
Ellis
Home Mission
van Dyke
Greer
St. Bartholomew’s P. E. Church
New York
Foreign Missionary Society of the Church
Doane
Albany
E. L. Hill
Dayton
New Republic
Dr. van Dyke
Ira D. Sankey
Dwight L. Moody
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
Sankey
Textile trade trends show export rise for coarse fabrics
Boston dispatch notes Census experts forecast growing exports of coarser cotton fabrics while linen demand remains weak. Wool remains vital though US wool quality and supply lag, with flax largely imported and linen production limited to niche lines.
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Boston
Washington
Transcript
Census Office
United States
China
East
Russia
Belgium
Ireland
Europe
Millis
Mass
South
New Orleans
Chi Li Bandits Burn Bridge on Han Kau Pekin Railroad
Bands of insurgents in Chi Li province attacked the Han kau Pekin railroad, burning a bridge and large quantities of material. Belgian engineers building the line withdrew to Cheng Ting Fu as Chinese troops had scattered the attackers in the southern area.
Cotton and Silk Rise Marked in American Textile Industry
The article notes wool shortages and reliance on imports from Australia, Argentina, and South Africa, while silk manufacturing expands. It cites a 23 percent wage-power rise between 1890 and 1900, then notes price shifts in 1900. It highlights cotton leading world production, mercerization’s rise, and the U.S. role in textiles with one-fifth of global spindles and nearly one-third of cotton consumption. It concludes U.S. exports focus on cotton cloth and domestic clothing sufficiency.
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Ohio
Australia
Argentine Republic
South Africa
John Mercer
England
United States
France
Taunton Foreman Fatally Injured By Frightened Horses
Otis A. Haskell foreman for Staples Coal Company was killed in Taunton Massachusetts when a pair of horses he drove bolted after a roadside alarm. He was dragged fifty yards and died en route to hospital. He was 42 and survived by a widow and five children.
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Taunton
Mass
Otis A. Haskell
Mr. Haskell
Staples Coal Company
Arthur C. Staples
Staples
Colonists Society Holds Preparatory Assembly Gathering
In Boston on May 20 the Society of Colonial Wars held an informal gathering ahead of its triennial assembly. Seventy five delegates attended along with representatives from Massachusetts societies. After minor business, participants toured Boston in observation cars and the general council met in the afternoon.
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the Society of Colonial Wars
Massachusetts
General Council
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