Philippine civil government bill passes senate with amendments
Washington December 17 the senate voted 44 to 22 to pass the Philippine civil government bill after extensive amendments. Notable changes include lowering the guaranteed railroad bond interest to 4 percent and tax exemptions for bonds of the Philippine and Porto Rican governments. The measure allows municipal bonding up to 4 percent of assessed value and sets other fiscal provisions.
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Washington
Senate
McJumber
Philip Cyine
Philippines
Phovettnent
Mrs Paget Plans Mediaeval Tournament in England
Mrs Shuget, wife of Major General Arthur Henry Paget of the Scots Guards, prepares a grand mediaeval tournament in England next summer. Her mother was the late Mrs Paran Stevens of New York. Mrs Paget recently fell down an elevator shaft and may be crippled for life.
Improvements at 412 per cet. and Philippine statehood move
The text outlines a bill authorizing the Philippine government to guarantee interest on railroad bonds at four percent annually. It also covers immigration administration by Philippine authorities, mineral coal and saline land patenting, metric system adoption, and the civil governor's tithe. Beveridge from the territories committee reports the statehood bill and plans to move immediate consideration when the Senate reconvenes in January.
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Beveridge
Committee On Territories
Senate
Kruger funeral draws vast Pretoria crowd
Two thousand burghers attend religious services and a large procession marks the burial of former President Kruger. Flags fly at half mast, bells toll, and tributes from Queen Wilhelmina and the Dutch Queen Mother adorn the casket. The grave site lies beside Mrs Kruger as prominent leaders gather.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Dee. Ie
Bunial
Kruger
Wilhelmina
Holland
Cemete
Heer
Richard Solamoin
Cepresentinas
Lawson and Greene Make Up in Boston Conference
In Boston on January 17 Colonel William C. Greene of New York and Thomas W. Lawson of Boston met at the Touraine hotel with a broker from a leading Boston firm. They issued a joint statement through Greene asserting Lawson’s public remarks caused stock breaks, while Lawson denied causing declines. Both men refused further discussion, saying the statement fully expressed their positions.
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Boston
Williamt C. Greene
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Hotel Touraine
Lawson
Colonel Greene
Mr. Lawson
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Itt
Slam
Celine Greene
Mer. Lawson
WANTS LAWSON INDICTED Amalgamated stockholder appeals
New York December 17 an application seeks indictment of Thomas W Liaw son and a demand for Amalgamated Copper books to verify his claims. Henry Wack owning Amalgamated shares asks charges under code on false statements against stock and potential penalties include fine or imprisonment. District Attorney Jerome away until Monday. Rand to receive Wack and counsel in his absence.
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Amalgamated
New York
Thomas W. Liawson
Amalgamated Copper
Henry Wellington Wack
London
Wack
Lawson
Wack Weris
Am Dpaterdl
Jerome
Rand
Judge Barred Visitation in Chadwick Case Delays Trial
Sheriff bars visitors to Mrs. Chadwick from the time of arraignment until trial. Only written orders from U S Marshal Chandler allow access, stopping even her son and nurse. Court actions aim to prevent prejudice while lawyers oppose bankruptcy questions and stress no further steps before March.
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Cleveland, Tee
Cassiv
Chadwick
Man
Oon
United States
Chandler
Sherri Barry
Freda Swanstorm
Barry
Pittsburg Dupes Don’t Squeal Over $500000 Loss
In Pittsburg a note for $500,000 involving Cassie J. Chadwick is unsettled as authorities consider legal action. Chadwick denies owing money to Pittsburg banks while federal subpoenas loom. A separate item reports an undressed man breaking windows in New York, deemed insane, and a Reading, Pa case where Michael Ta-Trilla was acquitted of dynamite murder charges in Little Traly.
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Pittsburg
Paylee
Chadwick
Ie L. Chadwick
Tam Bank
Mienotia Fors
Dutrsturg
Alves
Cassie J. Chadwick
Piclsturg Bank
Ctiadwien
New York
Deel
Fourth Avenue
Reading
Michael Ta- Trilla
Michael Amore
Little Traly
Vityair
Amareo T
Irs
Amorea
Taritho
Murer
Social Prompt in New York Mentions Noted Figures
A New York social note names Miss Bivelyn Digelow daughter of Poultney Bigelow a prominent writer and wife correspondent. It describes her as a favored social figure connected to cultural and diplomatic circles.
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New York
Bivelyn Digelow
Poultney Bigelow
Aliss Higelow
Mass Meeting Urges Ratification of Arbitration Treaties
A large Carneg ie Hall gathering under the American Conference on International Arbitration urged prompt ratification of recent arbitration treaties. Mayor McClellan presided as speakers including Lieutenant Governor elect Mullan Bruce and Archbishop Ireland faced a disruption during his remarks. Letters from Grover Cleveland Carl Schurz and John Milhvedd were read.
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New York
Dov
State Department
Carneghe Hall
John Crosby Brown
Amilten Carnegie
Fallek
Arcchbishop
Ireland
Grover Cleveland
Garl Seluirg
John Milvhedd
Philippine church affairs conference with Taft and Agius in Washington
Secretary Taft and Monsignor Agius, papal delegate to the Philippines, conferred on church matters in the islands. They discussed damages claims for church properties seized during suppressing insurrection and the Aglipayan dispute over ownership of churches and rectories, seeking Philippine commission action and Supreme Court jurisdiction.
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Taft
Monsignor Agius
Washington
Saft
Phhilippines
Dhurch
Janda Ail Chorel
Fatt
Ronan Catholic
Aglipayan
Philippines
Thiippine Commission
Supreme Court of the Islands Juris Tien
Ehatcehies
StaeselWounded Defender of Port Arthur Reported Hit
Dispatch from Chefoo says Prussian commander at Port Arthur has been wounded again though the injury is not serious. The Daily Mail notes vast quantities of contraband explosives moving from the Thames to mysterious steamers near the mouth of the river. Collieries in Mahanoy City suspend due to breakdown and lack of coal cars amid congestion.
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Port Arthur
Neral
Beardon
Per
Tart Arthur
Chefoo
Pelegragh
Bulter
Thaily Mail
Thames
Bares
Daily Mall
Mahanoy City
Mahanny
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Here
Shamokin
Government Chemist Seeks Uncolored Butter Shortage
Albany reports Dr TL Wiley head of the U S Department of Agriculture chemists denounces coal tar dyes used in butter coloring as burdensome to kidneys. Despite efforts in Washington and nearby manufactories, uncolored butter could not be secured for hygienic use, with suppliers declining as demand outpaces supply. The statement laments state conditions and calls for remedy.
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Albany
N.Y
Bee
TL. W. Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States
Rules for German Emperor Cup Yacht Race at Sandy Hook
The Associated Press reports rules for an international yacht race to be sailed off Sandy Hook next May for the German Emperor’s cup. The Imperial Yacht Club at Kiel will organize, open to yachts from any yard club, 100 tons American or 200 tons Thames measurement, with start planned May 9 at Lizard Lightship.
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Washington
Imperial Yacht Club
Kiel
American Custom House
Thames
Cna
Che Ae
Eta
Sea
Judge Denies Acquittal Request in Nan Patterson Trial
Judge Davis rules against motion to acquit Nan Patterson on the murder charge, allows evidence about J Morgan Smith and his wife, defense to present case with opening waived, trial proceeding amid contested evidentiary issues. In Madrid, King Alfonso approves a new Spanish cabinet with Azcarraga as premier and various ministers named.
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Davis
Nan Patterson
noYork
Proseruitot
Hunt
Juste Vers
M. Duivis
Tien
Caesar Yourad
Qhfense
J. Morgan Smith
Justice Davis
Jtyery
Madrid
Alfonso
Marine
General Azcarraga
Senor Castellano
Interway
Senor Vardillo
Aguilardi Campo
Senor Lascierva
Senor Uaarto
Senor Cardenas
Villar
Sweden-Alice Roosevelt Union Favored By Press
Stockholm newspapers discuss a possible marriage between Prince Gustave Adolph and Alice Roosevelt. Reports say the Swedish public and editorial writers favor the match to please the country as Gustave Adolph, 23, would likely become king, though Miss Roosevelt’s views are unstated.
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Sweden
Miss Roosevelt
Gustave Adolphe
Paris
Fwrdlen
Alice Roosevelt
United States
London
Stockholm
Alice Rroosevelt
Washington
Alleg Roosevelt
Fiinen Gustave Adolphe
Upsila Nia ‘Tidning
Aristave Adolph
Gustave Adolph
Sho
President Roosevelt Discusses Interstate Commerce Changes
Mr Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, met at the White House with President Roosevelt to discuss proposed changes in interstate commerce law. He also conferred with Senator Elkins on broad regulation ideas and the creation of a court of interstate commerce to handle rate division issues.
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Pennsy
Washington
Dee li A Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
White House
Roosevelt
Cassith
Capitol
Elkins
Senate
Senatex
Castho Dan
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Frederick, Md
East Fifth Street
L. M. Nixdorff, Jr
Court St
Central Bank
Asdly
Ernest Helfenstein
Rowin Deve
Jaker Devilbiss & Arne Insurance
Offich-Loll & Albaugh Building
N. Market Street
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Smiyspae
Narhive
Anihur Paget
Paul
Stuart
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Dee J. Abu
Stuart Manuwarturing
Asford
Drave
First National Bank
Din
Marvilleard
Fairmount
W. Va
Mar- Bare
Robinson
Tonnel
Lawson and
Greene
Joseph Ferrone
William N. Kuk 4
Philadelphia
Carnation League
President McKinies
Toy Visual
Portsmouth
Ojoes
Tarragona
Naples
Allen Rohraback
Mrs. Chadwick
Pittsburg Dupes
Evelyn Bigelow
Ation Meeting
Philippine Church Affairs
Stoessel
MR. Cassatt
Chicago
John Sander Dawie
Pew
Zion City
Madge W. Barnes
Zion
al Satis
Piedmont
Dee
Titley O'Haner
Bond
Garrett County
Mr. O'Haner
Minneapolis
BR. Richardson
Sente Grain Company
Nellie Christianson
Niwepa
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