Congress Reassembles for Closing Session of Fifty fifth Congress
Washington dispatch notes opening of the final session with a floral Senate chamber, cordial House greetings, and Maj. Gen. Wheeler's welcome. The reading of the president’s message held two hours as lawmakers listened intently, amid no partisan clash. House leaders Dingley and Bailey exchange signals, while new governors-elect Stone, McMillin and Savers receive ovations.
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Hull confident on army bill and provisional forces
Representative Moll and the military affairs committee near completion of a bill to reorganize the army and raise troops to 100000. He expects to report to the house Tuesday amid opposition to any increase, but anticipates Senate support. A provisional force of Porto Ricans and Filipinos may number 25000 or more. Diaz policy cited as a model for future order in new territories. Opposition led by Bailey of Texas, though not universal in the Democratic party. Public sentiment shifts after recent hostilities with Spain.
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Million Lost In Broadway Fire Destruction
A blinding rainstorm in New York last night wrecked a large Broadway block from Nos 253 to 259 and between Murray and Warren streets. Over 1,000,000 dollars of property was destroyed within three hours, including Rogers Peet & Co and the Home Life Insurance building. The postal telegraph and Rapid Transit Commission offices suffered losses, with three explosions blamed for starting the blaze. Fire officials cannot confirm the cause of the blasts or the gas theory.
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Delaware Indians plan move to Old Mexico article
Delaware attorneys Richard Adams and John Bullette, joined by nine other Delaware leaders, travel to Muscogee to inspect Sonora and Yachi valley in Mexico. They represent Delaware interests incorporated with the Cherokees and seek to sever from that tribe to relocate the Delawares to Mexico.
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President McKinley Urges War Policy And Treasury Plan
President McKinley sends a long message to Congress outlining wartime achievements and future plans. He highlights economic growth, currency stability, and national credit while recounting the Cuban war, Dewey’s Manila victory, and the Santiago capitulation. He discusses peace negotiations, naval expansion, Nicaragua canal study, Hawaii annexation, and financial statistics including revenues, expenditures, and Treasury reserves. The message also covers yellow fever investigation, army enlargement, post office growth, and navy budget recommendations.
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