Hay Pauncefote Treaty Ambiguity Clears For Vote
The senate met at 11 this morning to clear routine business and bring the Hay Pauncefote treaty to a conclusion with a vote planned for today.
16 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
1
The senate met at 11 this morning to clear routine business and bring the Hay Pauncefote treaty to a conclusion with a vote planned for today.
The article notes ongoing inquiry into a secretary’s decision due by Thursday or Friday. It mentions a reader’s protest, a potential withdrawal of approval, and filings affecting the matter. Thomas M. Letfer, a minister musician, is reported in the city after several days, with the pair leaving late Saturday for the scene of an alleged crime.
Arkansas lawmakers introduce a joint resolution to thank Rear Admiral Schley and his fleet for actions during the Santiago de Cuba engagement on July 3. The resolution requests the president to communicate formal gratitude through Schley to the men under his command.
Fragmentary report notes an incident near Perryville involving Reckford Illinois and a disaster date in December. Injured parties are listed with unclear details as investigations continue. Local authorities and morning paper coverage reference growing concerns over the event and its causes.
Partial text references Chicago and Canadian funds, police and sheriff roles, and a Nebraska arrival. The readable fragments mention aiding treasuries, a defence or investigation, and possible movements of funds or officials across regions, but no coherent event or outcome.
Rome December 14 pope held a secret consistory and elevated fourteen residential and three titular bishops. The pontiff is in remarkably good health and surprised all with the clarity and vigor of his mind.
Brussels reports the International Sugar Conference has begun with broad European representation. The United States was not invited to participate, while most other nations attend. Officials hope the talks yield tangible results and pave the way for an international treaty.
Adjutant generals of many states gather in Washington for their annual convention to press Congress for a larger national guard appropriation. The meeting plans to urge a commission to advance the work, with delegates from each state, national army officers, and several Congress members. They deem the current $1,000,000 militia appropriation insufficient for present needs.
A Washington dispatch reports that brigands, not male public, have agreed not to seek more than 50 000 dollars from Americans as ransom for the missionary Stony. It is believed the state department will soon receive favorable news as the captors show a willingness to accept this amount.
London dispatch reports Chile has accepted Great Britain's offer to mediate the border dispute with Argentina but a later telegram says Chile and Argentina are delaying a reply.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nominations of Joseph Spear to be surveyor of customs at San Francisco and Sterling Campbell to be collector of customs for the district of Humboldt California.
New York December 16 Mayor Low appointed Cornelius Vanderbilt to serve as civil service commissioner.
A first annual session of the Industrial department of the National Civic Federation began in New York seeking conciliation and arbitration between capital and labor. Leaders from AFL and major unions joined executives from large corporations to discuss machinery impact, shorter work hours, and joint measures to prevent strikes or lockouts.
Representatives of the Western Jockey Club and the American Turf Congress met in Chicago to discuss reconciling turf concerns. Both groups warn that lingering disputes threaten racing interests, but confidence in a lasting settlement remains uncertain.
Funeral for D. P. Thompson held at the Unitarian church in Portland at 1:30 PM. The remains are to be cremated.
Port Townsend reports no storms but notes a northbound Stonmern Cottage City and Topeka arrival. Southeast Alaska storms are said to be free for the month with no tidings on the overdue Discovery from Juneau to Dutch Harbor. Hecht house tender Manmanita returns with no news of Matteawan. no shipwrecked people found.
Pendleton Savings Bank and First National Bank closed today out of respect for David FP Thompson whose remains were interred in Portland at 1 30 today.
Theodore Jackson Laura Jackson and Odelia Disa DeBar were charged with rape and obtaining money under false pretenses. The grand recorder commented on the horrible blasphemous movie character of the evidence.
Washington on December 16 the senate judiciary committee voted to ignore charges against Attorney General Knox raised by the Anti Trust and to sustain its prior unanimous recommendation for his confirmation.
Worer storm swept Scranton and surrounding Lackawanna valley Saturday night causing extensive railroad and farm damage. Historian notes no such destruction since 1867 in the region.
The wheat market was dull with prices falling, Liverpool and New York openings and closes noted. The visible supply rose by 4,110,000 to 69,366,000, against 61,082,000 a year ago, while stocks rose and money stood at 4 percent. Wheat in San Francisco also noted at San Francisco on December 18.
Pendleton Chapter No. 24, Royal Arch Masons elected officers Saturday night led by T C Taylor as High Priest and R Alexander as King with H J Beam as Scribe and other posts filled including F F Wamaley Sec J F Robinson RA C Leon Cohen GM lat V and Thomas Bues AM 2d V and J A Barnhart ad V plus W H Jones G and W D Hansford.
Washington on December 16 the senate Republicans brought McLaurin of South Carolina into the party fold assigning him to majority committees marking a shift in committee influence and party alignment.
Pendleton high school defeated La Grande 1 to 0 in a snowy mudbound field. Pendleton scored a first-half touchdown within minutes, showcasing snappy play and stronger coaching while La Grande struggled with footing and penalties.
In Whitman field under clear skies on December 16 Walla Walla High School defeated Pendleton Academy 12 to 0 in a fast paced game. Captain Hill won the toss as Slasher sent 46 yards to Gray, then strong runs and fumbles shaped the contest with Pendleton scoring only once and the locals preserving the lead.
A delegation from Fredericksburg Masonry lodge No 4 traveled to Mt. Vernon to place a wreath on George Washington's grave. The annual tribute marks the death anniversary, with details of the ritual preserved in lodge records and the Bible once used in his obligation.
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