City considers crossovers and viaduct plans near Grand Central
At a public hearing Mayor Low and city officials debated New York Central Railroad plans to extend streets over tracks and build bridges and viaducts from Forty-fifth to Fifty-fifth streets. The railroad proposed subsoil rights and surface protection, with future gridlock reduced and Park Avenue open for traffic. The board ordered a committee to report by December 12 on the best plan for tracks and streets and grade crossings.
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Rapid Transit Board Seeks Property Protection in Tunnel Fray
At the Rapid Transit Commission meeting President Orr noted the Aldermen had not acted on the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise with no clear plan if拒拒 the franchise is refused. A letter from Alderman Parsons asked if the board had addressed damage to property owners from shaft construction. Orr stated plans place shafts on private property and the board, via Mr. Grout’s motion, will write Parsons pledging to protect abutting property rights.
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Comet sighting reported by Naval Observatory staff
Washington reports that W W Dinwiddie observed the comet discovered by Giacobini in Nice on Tuesday. Observations place the body near a line from Procyon to Sirius, about one third the distance from Procyon toward Sirius, moving northwest. Sirius is the bright star in Canis Major, while the principal star of Canis Minor is also noted.
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German Agricultural Society to tour U S in study mission
A 30 to 40 member German Agricultural Society delegation will tour the United States next spring under Dr Scheck and Dr Gerber. They will visit New York Baltimore Washington West Virginia Ames St Louis Kansas City Omaha Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Genesee Valley Boston and Milwaukee studying harbors grain elevators dairies irrigation and brewing among other topics, sailing from New York July 30.
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Gerber
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Blue Grass
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Milwaukee
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Boston
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
British Club Formed at Yale for British Subjects
A British club was formed among Yale students at a Dec 4 meeting called by George E. Porter in New Haven. The aim builds on a long effort as in three years over twenty-five graduates of Canadian institutions joined Yale's graduate school and senior class, with Acadia College and the University of Toronto sending the most men. Individuals named include Arthur H. R. Fairchild, Wallace Lt. Hutchinson, William L. Erwine, Warren N. Steele, A. J. Bishop, E. H. Cameron, S. C. Dukeshire, W. L. Patterson, and R. S. Richardson from Canada.
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C. Dukeshire
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Cable Steamer Reaches San Francisco to Lay Honolulu Cable
The British steamer Silvertown arrived in San Francisco from London after an eighty day voyage. It will lay the cable linking San Francisco and Honolulu.
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London
Republican Senators warn of 15 million bonds for railroads tied to statehood fight
Washington dec 4 republican senators opposing statehood for New Mexico and Arizona charge that if admitted the territories would be bonded for 15 million each to aid railroad projects by the Andrews Pennsylvania syndicate. Quay and Penrose favor the bill while others doubt the market for territorial bonds and warn of political maneuvering around Oklahoma and Indian Territory as statehood issues unfold.
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Proposition for single Statehood gains favor in Indian Territory
Ardmore Ind December 4 The plan to fuse Indian Territory with Oklahoma into one state receives broad support in the region. Senate Territories committee’s favorable report sparks rejoicing as towns vow to organize and send delegates to Washington to press for union with Oklahoma.
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Washington
Reorganization Bill Aims Salary Based Consular Pay
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee resumes debate on a consular service overhaul appended to the Diplomatic fee bill. The proposed amendment eliminates all consular fees and replaces them with a salary based compensation system.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Militia Bill Advanced by Senate Committee
Washington dec 4 the senate committee on military affairs met to take up the militia reorganization bill and heard arguments from secretary root and general carter. after root’s remarks the committee decided to report the house passed bill with amendment urging early action before holidays and state legislatures convene in january. root said a trial is needed to fix impractical features, noting military laws are old and obsolete and a new departure requires experience. hawley was absent. proctor acted as chairman in his stead.
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Immigration officials wrap up talks on border abuses
Washington December 4 The Immigration Commissioners ended a conference with Commissioner General Sargent focusing on uniform enforcement of laws at major entry points. Plans were outlined to close immigrant routes on the Canadian and Mexican fronts and tighten frontier inspections. The pending Senate immigration bill was reviewed with administrative changes suggested for the committee. An amendment was presented to admit wives and children of aliens who have declared intent to citizen without tax or fee, with deportation rules if contagious disease persists.
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United States
Senate
Immigration Committee
Hoar
More Praise of the Canteen
General Bates argues for restoring the army canteen citing improved discipline and fewer court martial breaches when it was in force. He notes paymaster records show fines and forfeitures rose sharply after abolition, suggesting illegal traffic at posts harmed morals and discipline.
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War Department
Pension Appropriation Bill Passed by House Committee
Washington December 4 The House Committee on Appropriations approved the Pension Appropriation bill. It would provide 139,847,600 dollars in funding, an increase of 5,230 dollars from the current year.
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House Committee On Appropriations
Union Station Plan Passes DC House Committee
Washington Dec 4 The House Committee on the District of Columbia ordered a favorable report on the Senate bill for a proposed union station to be built on Massachusetts avenue Northwest. The panel amended the bill cutting the District and general government cost to 1,000,000 and named a subcommittee to ensure that other roads entering the District can use the station.
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Charles H Butler Appointed Supreme Court Reporter
Washington December 4 1900 Charles Henry Butler of New York City named reporter of the decisions of the U S Supreme Court succeeding J Bancroft Davis who resigned The 43 year old attorney is an international law expert and son of the late William Allen Butler He has served with the Anglo American Joint High Commission and recently published The Treaty Making Power of the United States The post carries a salary and allowances totaling seven thousand five hundred to ten thousand dollars annually with additional clerk hire stationery and extra work payments The Supreme Court has had eight reporters since its founding all renowned jurists and international law experts Davis served twenty years as reporter and previously held roles as Assistant Secretary of State Minister to Brazil and judge of the Court of Claims
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Charles H. Butler
Broadway
William Allen Butler
Benjamin ¥. Butler
United States
Jackson
van Buren
Butler
Joint High Commission
Supreme Court
J. ©. Bancroft Davis
E Eel
United States Court of Claims
Rathbone Seeks Vindication From Cuban Conviction
Major Estes G. Rathbone, once Cuba posts director, visits Washington to press a Senate inquiry into the Cuban court conviction he faced for irregularities. He was pardoned after the American occupation ended and now seeks vindication of the methods used in that conviction.
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Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Capitol
Senate
Senate session resumes as Holmes confirmed to Supreme Court
Washington December 4 the Senate met one hour and five minutes, spent largely behind doors. Resolutions called for Hague papers in the Pious Fund case and Oklahoma Statehood support. Holmes confirmed to succeed Justice Gray with no opposition. adjourned at 1 65 p m until Monday.
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Indian Territory
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Justice Gray
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Hoar
Committee On the Judiciary
President Nominates Officials Amid Senate Consideration
The President sent nominations to the Senate including Robert M. Meade to be consul general at Canton China Martin A Knapp reappointed Interstate Commerce Commissioner and George W Ellis secretary of the legation at Monrovia Liberia William Bardel named consul at Bamberg Bavaria James W Hunt named postmaster at Worcester Mass plus many army promotions Holmes ready to assume Supreme Court duties in Washington and resign Massachusetts high court legacy follows precedent set by Judge Gray
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Senate
Robert M. Meade
Pennsylvania
Canton
China
Martin A. Knapp
New York
George W. Ellis
Kansas
Monrovia
Liberia
William Bardel
Bamberg
Bavaria
James W. Hunt
Worcester
Mass
Maryland Statues for the Capitol Arrive in Washington
Maryland selected statues of John Hanson and Charles Carroll were delivered to the Capitol. Hanson was president of the Continental Congress, Carrollton signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Washington
John Hanson
Charles Carroll
Maryland
Statuary Hall
Capitol
John Iianson
Continental Congress
Carrollton
Cuban Children Detained as Theosophist School Probe Quietly Moves
Washington reports that Immigration Bureau Commissioner Sargent filed with Secretary Shaw a report on admitting eleven Cuban children detained in New York. The findings, based on Sargent’s inspection, endorse the Universal Brotherhood School at Point Loma California and its finances awaiting a Saturday hearing by Secretary Shaw for interested parties.
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No pardon denied for embezzler McKnight in bank case
Washington reports the President refused a pardon for J. M. McKnight former president of the German National Bank of Louisville. He was convicted on two counts for embezzling 7236 dollars and 2000 dollars to bribe Louisville aldermen, with an appeal pending on a fourth conviction from a 1900 trial.
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Buffalo herd barred from Wild West show landing
London December 4 Mr Hanbury president of the board of agriculture bans the landing of a herd of buffaloes for the Wild West show amid foot and mouth disease concerns. The show opens in London on December 26.
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Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
England
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
A historical box sign promotes a cold remedy claiming rapid relief with Bromo Quinine tablets. The ad emphasizes a one day cure and displays a dosage or signa. The wording reflects early 20th century patent medicine style.
Government Will Spend Vast Sum to Stamp Out Foot and Mouth
Washington reports the cabinet backs aggressive action against foot and mouth disease in New England cattle. Secretary Wilson urged no expense spared to halt spread into Massachusetts Rhode Island and beyond the Hudson. Officials describe the outbreak as the era’s greatest agricultural menace and outline containment measures including quarantines border surveillance and expert mobilization.
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Geneseo
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Boston
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Embargo on Cattle Exports Holds in Boston
Boston steamship agents and Dr. D E Salmon reported renewed efforts to modify the Great Britain embargo on New England cattle with a Portland routing through infected zones. London cables and Canadian attempts failed, preserving the ban on bonding through Maine and loading at Canadian ports. Officials note New Hampshire disease pockets are not severe enough for quarantine and Salmon urged Wilson to withhold new quarantine orders.
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