Senate ratifies Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty in 72 to 6 vote
Washington December 17 the senate ratified the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty by 72 to 6 after a five hour debate. Senators Teller Mason Fairbanks Culberson and others spoke for and against the measure while amendments were offered and defeated. The vote to recommit failed 43 to 7 as the body moved to final ratification.
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Hireaas Burton
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Mutina
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Wyoming
Clas Cockrell
Vrom Deboe Dietrich
London
Eis Morning Express
United States Senate
Knox Confirmed as Attorney General After Treaty Action
The Senate adjourned Monday night after confirming Hon. Philander Knox as attorney general. A prior debate centered on the HayPauncefote treaty, with the nomination postponed to today, then reconsidered following treaty disposal. Senator Janes moved to recommit, prompting further discussion.
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Senate
Philander Rox
United States
Knox
Janes
Flood Ravages Bradford County Leaving Lives Lost
Towanda Pa December 17 The Bradford county flood claims three lives and jeopardizes two more from exposure as Monroeton bears the heaviest damage. Greenwood on Towanda Creek reports two railroad and two travel bridges swept away. Mrs Hattie Fessenden 45 drowned as she was carried from her home. A Greenwood family including William Reynolds over 70 his wife and a 16 year old grandson were trapped when their house toppled. the boy escaped by reaching the street and tying himself with clothing strips.
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William S. Reynolds
Rhode Island Governor Gregory Dies in Office
Rhode Island Governor William Gregory dies at home in Wickford from Bright’s disease after a long illness. Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Rainey of Providence becomes acting governor and will be sworn in January 7, 1902 for the remainder of the term. Gregory, born August 1849 in Astoria, rose from loom fixer to mill owner and bank director, serving as the state’s twenty-ninth governor.
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Wiliam Gregory Povroor
Rhee Island
Providence
Charles Ina Rainead
Providnce
Gregory
William Gregory
Astoria, S.1
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