Canal Treaty Debate Prompts Fortification Clash In Senate
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty dominates an executive session as senators debate fortifying the canal. Lodge Clark Daniel Bacon Money favor the amendment. Frye Cullom Foraker Walcott Morgan oppose. Discussion notes abrogation of Clayton-Bulwer and potential U S defense measures amid Nicaragua canal considerations.
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Senate
Lodge
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Messrs
Lodge and
Clark
Daniel
Bacon and Money
Frye
Cullom
Foraker
Walcott
Morgan
Senator Lodge
Beveridge
Great Britain
United States
Money
Mississippi
Committee On Foreign Relations
Ecuador
Island of Santa
Democrats Fight Army Bill Over Philippine Policy
Democratic critics urged limits on a large army tied to the Philippines, arguing Congress must set force size and warning against imperial policy. Senator Cochran of Missouri pressed concerns while McCall of Massachusetts denounced the plan and urged granting Filipinos a self governing future.
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Congress
Philippine Islands
Cochran
Missouri
McCall
Massachusetts
Philippines
Washington
Valley Forge
United States
Republicans clash with expansion of army bill in House
Debates rage over Senate bill 4300 to raise U S Army size to near 100 000, with critics citing imperial aims in Philippines and executive discretionary power. Key figures like Mr McCall urge limits and a clear policy in the islands, while supporters argue for rapid reorganization and readiness.
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Richardson
Tennessee
Congress
Mr. Underwood
Alabama
Philippines
Kleberg
Texas
McClellan
New York
Parker
New Jersey
Washington
Jefferson
Tpo
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Europe
War Department
Xmas Pianos Offer in City Factory Stores
An early selection promises the most beautiful stock of pianos in various woods. Prices are intrinsic with a dollar value per dollar. Second-hand organs from $10 to $50, slightly used uprights $175, and new uprights $250. Call and examine before buying. We manufacture and sell our own pianos exclusively. This Store.
Merry go rounds and attractions at Strawbridge sale
Strawbridge and Clothier advertises merry-go-rounds with six riders priced at 75 cents, steam and hot-air engines from 50 cents to 8.50, and walking dolls at 1.00, describing graceful motion and coquettish posing for buyer appeal.
Dress Materials boxed for holiday gifts
A shopping note highlights waist patterns in silk embroidered on wool, with exclusive designs. It lists Henriettas at 1.00 1.25 per yard French Foules 1.50 yard and French Albatross 2.00 yard plus dress patterns from 2.00 to 4.00 for full sets. It mentions silk dress and waist patterns in blacks and colors and new Foulards for 1901. Special lots of Black Habitats 27 inch at 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 a yard. Centre Store Main Aisle.
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Centre Store
Main
Men's Cardigan Jackets From Six Lines By Various Makers
A local store offers six cardigan lines made to order by top manufacturers. Prices start at 1.50 for size 36 with 25 cents added for each larger size. Next grade 1.75 plus 25 cents per size. highest quality starts at 2.25 for size 36 with 25 to 26 cents more per size.
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West Store
East Store
Market Street
Fans for Christmas Offerings in Various Styles
A fresh assortment of imported and Fancy fans for Christmas includes SILVER-MOUNTED fans with scalloped edges priced from 5.00 to 20.00, Painted and Spangled fans with bone sticks from 1.75 to 5.00, White and Black Gauze fans with lace and Spangles from 1.00 to 1.50, White Gauze and Silk fans from 0.50 to 1.00, and Children's silk and gauze fans from 0.60 to 1.85.
Women’s Tea Gowns at Centre Store Special
Special value cashmere tea gowns in pink rose garnet cardinal black brown and blues. Lined with silesia, bishop sleeves, Vandyke standing collar, Watteau back or shirted back with satin ribbon ruffles. Made in our own workrooms for $5.00 at Centre Store second floor.
Special styles gain popularity with warm chic dash
The article touts growing appeal of special styles described as warm and fashionable with rich blacks and blues. Four items of fine Kersey and Cheviot fabrics are highlighted, 26 inches long, lined, double breasted, high storm collar, with satin lining and bold finishing. Prices shown include 16.50 and 1.50.
Speaker Pro Tem Explains Shipping Subsidy Bill
Washington December 5 Congress resumes discussion on the ship subsidy bill. Senator Frye defends a $9 million annual subsidy cap and outlines cost, registry rules for foreign vessels, and potential reductions as ships are subsidized. Critics' figures are labeled unfounded. Senator Teller requests earlier-discussed marine decline data. Executive session followed by adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Berry
Arkansas
Samuel D. MacEnery
Louisiana
McEnery
Murphy J. Foster
Bacon
Committee On Foreign Relations
B. H. McCalla
W. C. Wise
United States Pary
Germany
Aldrich
George Peabody Wetmore
Rhode Island
Pettigrew
Cal
Cuba
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Frye
New York
Paris
Europe
J. Teller
Mr. Frye
Maine
Ican Marine
Teller
Fett
Connecticut
Representative Kitchen Proposes Repeal of Fifteenth Amendment
Washington December 5 Representative Kitchen of North Carolina introduces in the House a resolution for a constitutional amendment to repeal the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution.
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Washington
Representative Kitchen
North Carolina
House
Hawley Introduces Root's Army Bill in Senate
Senator Hawley today introduced in the Senate the Root bill advocating reorganization of the army.
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Hawley
Root
Washington
Senate
Navy Chief Says Enlisted Force Needs 5000 More Sailors
Admiral Crowninshield told the House naval affairs committee that the Navy is short on sailors as Congress expands ship numbers. He urged a roughly 5,000 enlistment increase and outlined needs at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and other Bureau of Navigation subjects.
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Washington
Boutelle
Maine
Shaw
New York
Palzell
Pennsylvania
Senate
United States
Dalzell
Philippines
War Department
Admiral Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Naval
Chinese Teakwood Harvest and Gift Items On Sale
Collection features red and black woods with carved tables stands and tabourettes, marble tops priced from $6 to $35. Decorated metal chimes shields swords lanterns vases screens oak and mahogany frames burlap and tapestry centers Japanese screens cloth and satin Christmas rugs. Gift items include mounted animals like foxes wolves bears and other artistic items.
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E.D. Eee
Willow Sts
Hirsh & Bro
Market St
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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Spain
Daniel Favors
Virginia
Uncle Sam
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hull
Sulzer
Underwood
House of Representatives
Mr. Cochran
Sharoth
Colorado
France
Cummings
Cox
Cance
Prierty
Williams
Hepburn
Quartermaster's Department
Shafter
Deere Ear Crac
Oignette Chains
the Bailey Banks and Biddle Co
Chestnut End
Toyland
Bissment
Santa Claus
American Registry
Paris Opera Glasses
J. E.caldwell
Diamond Merchants
Ewelera
Slversmiths
Chestnut St
Remington
Wyckoff, S
Amans & Benedict
Ninta ST
Philadephia, PA
NAVY
V. E. Archambault & Son
W. E. Archambault
N. E. Cor
Lima Market Sts
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