Army bill debate focuses on Filipino enlistment and native troops
The Taft administration faces a call to extend or revise law to raise a regular army for countering threats in the Philippines. Hull cites a Taft commission report that 13,000 Filipinos could enlist immediately, arguing native troops under American officers could be effective and loyal.
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Tintl
Philippines
Agen
Hart
War Department
Texcongrens
Hull
Great Britain
Kan
Hult
India
General Land Laws and Alaska Legislative Extension
Fragmentary copy discusses general land laws and a congressional extension to Alaska. Mentions a Brady, a secretary, and a broad note on legislative provisions and extensions. The readable text is partial and hints at formal discussion in Washington dated November 24 25.
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Woxblagion
Eakcoiae
Paes Action Yields Mixed Returns
A brief note reports Paes trading action with a 2 percent change in value. No further context or names provided.
Kruger’s Marseille Welcome Sparks Enthusiasm and Mayhem
Thursday’s triumphal reception for ex-President Kruger in Marseille drew immense patriotism and a spirited no compromise pledge. Police halted a minor riot after several individuals threw coins, maring the otherwise fervent display of support for the Boer cause.
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Kor
Druger
Delene
Marseilles
France
Mas
Marchand
Toulon
Fashoda
Mr. Krawer
Hix
Fischer
Weszels
Grobler
Oer
Podice
Pris Wad
Grand Duke Vladimir May Act as Regent Amid Czar’s Illness
Dispatches from Berlin report rumors that Emperor Nicholas II’s condition worsens. The illness is described as progressing beyond official medical statements, raising fears of a fatal outcome and leaving Grand Duke Vladimir as potential regent if the czar cannot govern.
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Vladimir
Russia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Bankruptcies Reported Under the Bankruptcy Act
In a Washington report dated November 26 1900 Brandenburg reports on the operation of the act up to 1898 noting broad abuse of voluntary petitions across all classes of society The states with most petitions include Illinois New York Nevada Delaware South Carolina Oklahoma Florida and Rhode Island The total petitions nationwide through September 30 1900 reach 20128 excluding western Louisiana Alaska and distant districts with incomplete figures
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Washington
K. C. Brandenburg
New York
Nevada
Delaw
Oming
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Florida
Rhode Island
United States
Louisian
Alaska
Hell
Yea Lof Carolina
Tee
Var
Seeded Peteelee News Item Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered words with no clear event or entities to identify a full news item. The readable bits suggest names or terms but lack coherent context or facts to summarize into a headline and summary.
Postal inspectors urged to curb mail abuse and tighten offices
The report calls for post office inspectors to search warrants when needed and to continue prohibitions on loose pouching of circulars and calendars. It notes 15 143 postmaster appointments in the year, with growth in fourth class and presidential posts, and warns against post offices operated for private gain by corporations and nurseries.
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United States Marshal
Tevehues
Agatnet
Conflicted Peace Talks and Military Action Near Pekin
Reported progress toward a settlement terms align with the French note as powers demand punishment for the guilty indemnities and maintenance of legation guards while occupying strategic areas near Pe king. American cavalry attacked a fortified village 16 miles from Pekin, killing seven Chinese. A secret edict urges old weapons over modern arms amid Boxer tensions and Russian railway interests in Chi Li. Washington reports no joint demand on princes. diplomatic prospects hinge on Russia France and US agreeing with Germany or negotiating anew.
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Taku
Lian Fu
Tandon
Morrison
Times
Russia
Chi Li
Prince Ukhtomaky
Kalgan
Bich
von Waldersee
Germany
Shanghai
United States
Washington
State Department
Deger
Abe
Conger
Department
Jalmast
France
Fragmentary OCR Notes From Local Page
Fragmented text notes a violent incident with missing details. The readable segments reference an attack and casualties but lack clear names places dates or organizations. Further context is needed to establish subject, location, and outcomes.
Gadding About Occupations and Faith in a Fractured World
A speaker urges young people to seek divine guidance in choosing lifelong work, warning against wandering among occupations. He argues for steadfastness, criticizes modern religious relativism, and stresses home life and a mother's role over external church duties. He cautions about choosing careers that suit temperament and condemns gadding between churches and theories.
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Jacob
Davye Ajke
Alte
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