War Revenue Tax Reductions Proposal Emerges in Committee Report
A committee report led by Payne proposes reducing war revenue taxes by about 40 million dollars while maintaining army and navy needs. It argues revenue surpluses and deficits justify selective cuts, abolishing several taxes including most of schedule 2 except wine taxes and certain medicines, and removes stamps on bank checks and express receipts for relief to small towns and farmers.
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Payne
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Aneuns
Peichy
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Anaiuus
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Dillon
Umaunt
Alex Cane
Eden
Lowing
Diplomatic Strains Rise Between Portugal and Holland
Reports from The Hague and Madrid indicate rising tension over the exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Marques and Portugal's actions. Dutch and Portuguese ministers are said to be temporarily leaving posts, but officials deny a rupture and expect returns within days. Observers note Britain’s alleged meddling and a stated joint friendship between England and Portugal.
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Lorenzo Marques
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Tenflon
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Standard of
Kruger Seeks Public Support Amid War Tensions
The Dutch legislative leaders welcomed Mr. Kruger in The Hague expressing sympathy and approval of his aim to end the war while hoping for lasting independence. Kruger’s public appearances drew large crowds as he faces renewed diplomacy amid reports of new arbitration efforts.
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Brussels
Standard
Herding on the Rand: Boers and Reconcentrado Policy
Reports from Johannesburg on authorities preparing accommodation for up to 1000 men from nearby farms under reconcentrado policy at a race course. Burghers to be herded in a tightly fenced enclosure amid warnings of harsh conditions and strict control.
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Knox
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Figures On Finance Washington Dec 5 Treasury report
Secretary Lyman J. Gage presents to the House a treasury department annual report showing total government receipts from all sources at 169,018,000 with expenditures of 174,387,000 and a surplus of 74,527,000. The document details revenue and spending projections for the current and next fiscal years, discusses sinking fund obligations, and notes irregularities in receipts and expenditures along with the growth of imports and exports and U S trade with island territories Cuba and the Philippines amid wartime disruptions.
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Lyman J. Gage
Treasery Department
House of Representatives
Treasury
Aly
United States
Nevada
Arizona
Cuba
Philippines
Interior department report outlines expansion and Cuba progress
The interior secretary Ethan Al Jendiltchcock presents the annual 1900 fiscal year report. It details civil rule in Cuba, sovereignty in Porto Rico and Hawaii, public lands, pensions, patents, mining growth, oil fields, the canal project, and the Columbian Exposition. It also covers Indian affairs, damages from the Spanish American War, and the nation’s resources. an explosion in Chicago causes multiple deaths and injuries. a steamer Tassel incident near New Jersey. and various memorial services and public events.
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Washington
Ethan al Jendiltchcock
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
California
Micaugua Canal
Maritime Company
McKinley Message on Subsidy Bill and Public Reaction
A Chicago Tribune summary of President McKinley’s congressional message criticizes the proposed shipping subsidy bill as unjust and illogical. It argues the plan mostly benefits wealthy line owners, imposes taxes on common people, and would provide subsidies for existing vessels while granting long term favors to certain firms.
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Hem
Osiall
Hiss
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Yoxsuls Lin
Chicago Tribune
McKinley Message Endorses Republican Imperialism Tone
The president's message is a confession that the government should be administered free from foreign privilege and imperialism. McKinley's tone aligns with his campaign for reelection, arguing the people supported him in this conflict of opinion, and awaiting whether they chose wisely for the country.
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Republican Party
MeKvinley
St. Louis Republic
An Intoxicating Song of Republican Expansion
A damaged piece extols national triumph and republican progress with music designed to rally Congress. The text critiques opponents and hints at revenue plans and irrigation policies tied to Mainer interests, referencing figures and places in a partisan tone without clear events.
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Lins Manitia
Ponsretelos
Books and Writers Notes on a Divergent Poetic Form
A fragmentary note discusses divergent poetic forms and the craft of writing. It references authors, works, and a long effort spanning years, mentioning influences and a transformative period in the author’s practice. The text remains garbled but centers on literary creation and personal development.
Local Notes From Beloit Area and Nearby
An itemized Beloit to Alaska travel note reports Bert Mayo visiting his old Beloit home after 52 years away, with Mayo’s two sons and two other locals accompanying. Mayo plans to return next spring and is in the lumber business. Also mentions a divorce case in Oshkosh, a domestic dispute injuring a husband, barbers license efforts in Milwaukee, a football fatality in Johnstown, and railroad construction from Princeton to Almond with work near Wild Rose.
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Bert Mayo
Hanmpart City
Alaska
Visibe
Leloit
Beloit
Miya
Baby elephant christening sparks high level trip and rumors
A misread political tale reports a governor's private secretary organizing a trip from the capital to London to christen an heir to a Ringling fortune. The event centers on naming the elephant Sedhin Excellency, with Mrs. Seafield proposing Bee as the christening name amid talks of a vast inheritance.
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Caplead
Sundon
Under The Czars Rule Novel Focus On Women Authors
Fragmented text describes a publication plan under imperial rule, highlighting women writers and a regional market close to politics. It mentions Daethe in Eapyete and a survey of peasant communities, with references to specialty work and student study of historic estates.
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Woren
Daethe
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Wibeehaeevita
Soilines
Hinvestead Leeishaten
Ius Parti
Discovery of a large cave near St Josephs Ridge
Jacob Kisier of St Josephs Ridge reports a newly found caves in the Lilie area. Mitter and companions partly explored the cavern entering from outside to find a 14 foot long s shaft and a 20 foot high opening with another similar chamber. A vast rock forces crawling to pass between the openings. They spent about eleven and a half hours inside without reaching the end.
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St. Joseph's Ridge
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Sme
Mitter
Wisconsin county memorial calls to ban football
The Winneconne county board passed a memorial urging the Wisconsin legislature to forbid football in the state, claiming the sport endangers health and life. It cites injuries and deaths as consequences of the game, noting a local incident when a player was knocked unconscious. Also reported is the death of Judge Wygan at 52 after cancer treatment in Buffalo New York. he had served as circuit judge since 1894 and was in a second term before health failed.
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Capital Culture
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Onediane State Normal School
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Ily
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Footeball
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Slit
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Jadse Wynn
Inspection Committee Report Forms State Institutions Panel
Gov Scofield names the inspection committee for the states charitable penal and reformatory institutions. Senator J J of Black River Walls chairs with Assemblymen Philo A Orton of Darlington and James Johnston of Mulwonaga. The panel must report to the legislature at the upcoming session.
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Black River Walls
Philo A. Orton
Darlington
James Johnston
Mulwonaga
Whia
Tragic rabbit hunt accident near Beloit claims Stires
Albert Stires, 31, to wed the next day, was shot and killed by Ed Shank, his companion, during a rabbit hunt near Beloit. Shank fled the scene and was later found in a distressed, disoriented state, raising fears he may have been driven to insanity by the shock.
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Albert Stires
Death Mystery Cleared in Kenosha Found Remains
Police identify the body found on the Lake Michigan shore near Kenosha as Jacob Burema of Muskegan Michigan. Burema arrived in Kenosha shortly before the remains were discovered, ending days of mystery surrounding the unknown man.
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Jacob Burema
Muskegan
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Kenosha
Wisconsin Spiritualists meet in Conddu Tac and Madison
The Wisconsin State Spiritualists' association reported a large attendance at three days sessions in Conddu Tac with plans to establish headquarters in Madison. Probate judge Ole Larson of Polk died of heart disease in Osceola after 16 years service. he was a presidential elector and state immigration board member.
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Cond'du Tac
Pond du Tac
Madison
Ole Larson
Polk County
Osceola
State Board of Immigration
Gor, Upham
Stevens Point
Constantin Woital
Ipurder
Woitai
Wise
Paul Diatriokeont Boy
Neeedah
Cootes Sebutkowski
Hay
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Tend da Taney
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