Venezuela Debts and British Claims Rise in Ultimatum
London reports to New York that Britain and Germany press Venezuela with ultimatums over debts tied to railways harbors and other wartime losses. German claims are larger and more varied, while British claims focus on government defaults and freight charges. The United States watches closely, seeking to avoid drastic measures against a country in turmoil.
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Bowen to Handle British German Interests in Venezuela
Minister Bowen in Caracas has confirmed that the British minister and the German chargé d affaires withdrew after delivering an ultimatum. Bowen will assume protection for British and German subjects via the U S legation until Caracas returns to normal. He may also act as mediator between President Castro and foreign representatives if opportunity arises. The department gives no explicit encouragement but does not prohibit such mediation.
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Report Opposes Steamship Subsidies in Commons Inquiry
London reports that a House of Commons select committee issued findings opposed to subsidies for steamship operators. It notes foreign subsidies do not hurt British shipowners, warns subsidies hinder competition, and urges enforcement of Board of Trade rules, abolition of light dues, and reciprocal measures to protect British coasting trade. It highlights transfers of British ships to American and German ownership and the potential for imperial coastwise trade to favor British vessels.
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Mayor of Havana Suspended Amid Strike Probe
Emilio Nunez the Civil Governor of Havana suspended Mayor O Farrill pending court investigation on a charge of usurpation of power tied to a recent strike. The case alle ge s he ordered arrestees kept at police stations to shield prisoners. Councilman Guevara and a Central Labor Committee member were also jailed without bail amid ongoing arrests.
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Central Labor Committee
Statehood Bill Battle Looms in Senate
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania said he will block any business that delays the omni bus Statehood bill. He threatened to oppose unanimous consent actions and even stall appropriation measures to force a vote. The Militia bill was temporarily set aside with the Statehood measure scheduled to be taken up at 2 PM tomorrow as unfinished business.
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Congress Dry and Cold on Capitol Liquor Rider
Washington dispatch reports Congress faces a dry Capitol as the House rider to an immigration bill forces the Senate to stand firm. Senators Berry and Tillman defend keeping the liquor ban, while the chamber accuses the House of shunning responsibility. Weather remains chilly and lawmakers endure comfortless days before Christmas.
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Four Killed in Mine Explosion at Wilkes-Barre
Four men died and ten were injured when a fifty pound box of dynamite dropped in No 1 mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co at South Wilkesbarre. The blast hurled twenty workers as rescuers were dispatched from the surface.
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Naval bill outlines officers rise and ship plans
Washington dispatch reports the Naval Appropriation bill will add officers and men while delaying new ships. Hearings continue with debate over promoting from the ranks and expanding midshipmen at Annapolis. Some seek four battleships this Congress, others favor two battleships and two cruisers yearly. hospital ships are likely postponed.
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Drastic Beidler Pelagic Sealing Measure For Congress
Washington reports a Beidler bill proposing drastic pelagic sealing cuts to save the seal industry. The plan would curb harvests to ten thousand adult females and one thousand young males, with negotiations with Great Britain to be pursued if needed. The measure aims to make pelagic sealing unprofitable without a passed agreement.
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Sealing Industry Bill Aims at Protecting Future Harvests
The proposal seeks to eliminate killing of mothers to starve offspring at Pribylov Islands, forcing pelagic hunters out of business and enabling a treaty for absolute industry protection. It would require compromises with two contracting companies paying royalties to the federal government.
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Philippines to adopt gold standard and silver coinage plan
Washington December 9 Chairman Cooper of the House Insular Affairs Committee says the Philippines can move to a gold standard with subsidiary silver coins without disrupting commerce. He expects a favorable report and passage before Christmas, with debate on omitting subsidiary coinage or keeping it to educate natives to American currency.
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Piracy Near Manila Involves American Led Band on Filipino Voyage
The brig Maricia from Catanua Tayabas and Manila bound, carrying five Chinese merchants, was boarded at night by six pirates including an American dressed as a constabulary inspector. They robbed passengers of about 17000 and fled toward Cavite, leaving crews bound. customs later informed but pirates not found.
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Wright urges tariff cut and trade ties with Philippines
Vice Governor Luke E. Wright told the Senate Committee on the Philippines that a 25 percent duty on Philippine goods would open trade, support for Chinese labor, currency reform, and freer commerce. He argued the 7 percent tariff is nearly prohibitive and urged ships to return American products, stressing better relations to counter local belief of exploitation.
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Ermine Muffs and Scarfs at Imperial Stores
Mended prices listed for ermine muffs and scarfs at Imperial Stores. Items priced at 35 50 and 73 dollars, with 25 dollar options as offered by C C Shayne manufacturer located at 41st and 42d Streets near Sixth Avenue.
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New Treaty With Spain Reaches Senate For Consideration
Washington December 9 The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will meet tomorrow to consider a general treaty between the United States and Spain negotiated recently and sent to the Senate. Since 1898 no treaty existed and the new pact resembles the old one though it omits frontier provisions in America. The treaty was negotiated at Madrid by Minister Storer.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Spain
Senate
America
Madrid
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Senate Immigration Bills Dominate Senate Proceedings
Washington Dec 9 The Senate spent most of the day on the immigration bill passing several amendments. Burton of Kansas saw opposition to admitting Chinese laborers to Hawaii and the proposal was laid on the table. The liquor sale ban in the Capitol drew House criticism but was not removed. The Militia bill will be resumed Thursday. Kean of New Jersey announced December 17 for resolutions on late Senator Sewell. Hoar’s amendment for careful immigration family screening was agreed to, Bailey's on skilled labor import was adopted, and Penrose extended deportation to two years for public charges. The section on aliens with lunacy idiocy or epilepsy presumes prelanding affliction and assigns deportation costs to carriers. McComas amended the anarchist exclusion to cover those advocating government destruction by violence, as Hoar noted some governments could be destroyed by force.
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London Dock Charge Bill Killed in House Debate
In Washington on December 9 the House killed the London Dock Charge bill by striking out the enacting clause after a four hour debate. Support shifts from lumber and meat packing interests helped defeat it as 138 voted for striking out the clause while 19 opposed. The Senate bill on duties and customs inspector pay at New York port was passed.
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London
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Senate
New York
Marsh's Sentence Commuted by President
Washington December 9 The President has commuted Gideon W Marsh sentence to expire December 24 The Philadelphia banker was convicted of violating national banking laws and on December 13 1898 received three sentences totaling twelve years and three months in Eastern Penitentiary Marsh pleaded guilty to three indictments consolidated into one seeking a single sentence
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Gideon W. Marsh
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Marsh
Indian Appropriation Bill Advances With Minor Increase
Washington December 3 The Indian Appropriation bill reported to the House carries 7 715 930 dollars, about 30 400 dollars more than the estimate and 1 000 dollars less than the appropriation for the current fiscal year.
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House
Senate confirms Will iam J. Youngs as U S Attorney
Washington reports the Senate confirmed multiple nominations including William J. Youngs for the United States Attorney post in the Eastern District of New York. The action marks a key judicial appointment amid ongoing confirmations.
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United States
Eastern District of
New York
Siberian Squirrel Coats In Stock Or To Order
Shayne Manufacturer offers Siberian squirrel coats trimmed with various furs in stock or made to order without extra charge. Located at 41st and Sed Sts near 6th Ave.
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