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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
8
The page presents a masthead style summary with publication claims for a New York daily paper dated December 22 with offices listed in New York and Geneva. It reads as a historical periodical fragment highlighting global offices and printing scope.
The piece argues that Democratic woes stem from a Populist drift born in Republican grounds and cites shifts in Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. It claims Grover Cleveland's firmness helped erase a punitive silver era and tracks voters moving between Democrats Republicans and Populists across multiple elections.
The article notes Weaver receiving 103 111 votes and Harrie sex 157 237 in Kansas amid Populist fusion with Republican influence in North Dakota Idaho and Wyoming. It highlights Weaver electors in most states except Wyoming and cites Minnesota results with Weaver 110 456, Cleveland 100 920, Harrison 22. It claims Populism forged a Republican blend and aimed to awaken Democrats under Cleveland’s message.
The article criticizes the U S representative in Peking for acting on personal views contrary to his instructions during China peace talks. It argues the government must demand strict compliance with instructions, reject the word irrevocable, and avoid collapsing leverage due to a telegraphic error while maintaining a firm position to force the other powers to concede.
A National Civil Service Reform League report finds merit-based appointments lax at home under President McKinley while praising progress in U S possessions. The committee notes evasions in the first year of his term and changes to cover them, contrasting with Cleveland and Harrison eras.
Aimed at correcting patronage and urging public trust. The piece argues President McKinley should appeal directly to the people, lessen party influence, and push for merit based civil service. It also endorses a rental value tax as a fair, efficient replacement for direct personal property taxes to fund government.
The Senate Military Committee proposes partial restoration of the canteen with beer sales at post exchanges while light wines may be excluded. Supporters cite the canteen as key to morale, discipline, and reduced desertions, opposed by liquor dealers and prohibitionists.
Two contemporaries dispute the taxes on personal property of the late Mr. Vanderbilt. They argue whether he should have paid on his full 50 million holdings or whether most was exempt due to securities. The piece notes evasion is notorious and critiques the burden on citizens.
A New York reader derides women shoppers in department stores as brazen and impudent after a harrowing Christmas shopping experience. He cites pushing, theft, and rude conduct across multiple floors, criticizes police presence, and calls for reform of higher society along with slum reform efforts.
Senator Lodge in the Senate explains the three amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. He says the changes remove remaining doubts about the Clayton-Bulwer pact and abandon forced fortifications while ensuring neutral canal usage. He asserts the United States will control and defend the canal, and urges friendly acceptance by England to avoid war.
The Indianapolis Press quotes an Ex ert Liar claiming intelligence as a tale of escape. He says his automobile ran into a barn and hid when an old iron dealer appeared, illustrating a curious anecdote from the era.
A California soldier asserts he holds the great seal of China, sparking curiosity and questions about authenticity. The remark draws mixed humor and skepticism from observers in the local scene.
A light exchange from the Chicago Times Herald notes JT cannot access the closet storing his wife's Christmas presents. The remark frames a humorous domestic snag over holiday shopping and access.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt quotes a man describing how economic hardship led him to pursue crop work and how losing his job softened his resolve. The dialogue reflects resilience amid unemployment and social club assurances.
A brief quip defines a subsidy as paying someone to visit family. The exchange between John and Mary frames subsidies as a financial incentive for social visits. The item reflects a humorous, local-flavored definition from a Denver paper.
A Philadelphia Catholic Standard and Times reader reflects on a frosty morning. The air tingles with freshness, a crowing rooster and a watchdog awaken the senses, a market wagon creaks by, frost etches the window, and the day begins with the comfort of returning to bed.
A fragment notes that all sides will weigh considerations and rightly comprehend the purpose and spirit of Senate amendments as presented. The language emphasizes responsibility to understand intent and balance in legislative reform.
Washington dispatch explains the Hay-Pauncefote treaty will be transmitted to Britain without comment and handled by the President and Secretary of State before being sent to the British Foreign Office. Secret doubts persist about Britain’s reaction and a Costa Rica Nicaragua protocol may shift regional loyalties amid Monroe Doctrine tensions.
London editors criticize the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty and Nicaragua Scandal coverage. The Saturday Review and Spectator condemn U S diplomacy, praising neither the Senate nor McKinley, and warn of diplomatic friction with powers if Britain’s interests are not protected.
The Judiciary Committee schedules a January 11 hearing on a bill to let federal courts enforce municipal debt judgments. The proposal would appoint a special tax officer to assess taxes when local officials fail to act, extending federal power to defaulting cities and towns.
J C McCoy of the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee that if beef cattle fat cannot be made into geleomargarine the industry faces about $2 loss per cattle and 20 cents per hog. He warned the total losses could reach $55 million on beef cattle and $7 million on hogs, calling the bill selfish and unjust.
Gen Otis issues a pardon policy for volunteer prisoners who have not been dishonorably discharged and may be sent home at regimental colonel discretion. Christmas and New Year’s days see suspension of military and civil duties except guard and field work. MacArthur to host New Year reception for officials and foreign dignitaries.
The Philippine Commission passed bills prescribing English as the text for all laws and authorizing the Provost Marshal to set police and health rules with limited penalties. It also appropriated 75,000 for a trolley from Pozorrubio Pangasinan to Baguio Benguet along the government railroad survey line.
In San Juan Porto Rico on December 21 a bill to establish the jury system passed both houses. Frederick L. Cornwell introduced a House bill proposing a $30,000 insular exhibit appropriation at Buffalo with a $20,000 additional public fund raise. The House also passed a bill setting five native Councilors salaries at $4,000, seen as high versus department heads, and the Council is unlikely to pass it.
Charles H. Cramp of Cramp Shipbuilding told the Industrial Commission that subsidizing ships will help rehabilitate the U S merchant marine. He argued operating costs favor foreign vessels and that increased American production, aided by subsidies, can meet demand and expand plant capacity. He dismissed opposition as petty, noted Europe’s coal use shifts, and outlined plans to consolidate ship components to lower costs.
M Coquelin spoke yesterday in Columbia University's gym to a full 2006 audience about art and acting. The lecture featured remarks by President Law, Brander Matthews, John Lafarge, and others with several honorees wearing the Legion of Honor. He argued that true dramatic art lies in the illusion of reality rather than mere imitation.
The motion to vacate an injunction stopping trustees from paying the Countess de Castellane was adjourned to January. Samuel Untermyer represented Anton Dittmar who holds drafts against the Count and Countess in favor of Asher Wertheimer. Trustees seek an agreement for monthly income of $250,000 a year until disposition, with January 1 to be postponed.
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