Senate Debates Immigration and Anarchist Exclusion
The debate centers on expanding immigration laws to expel alien anarchists and exclude Chinese laborers. Senators McComas and Hoar discuss bans, possible land asylum for instigators, and the need to limit fanatical doctrines while considering punishment and constitutional constraints. A committee is named to plan Congress's response to McKinley’s death and a message delivers Jefferson letters on Cuba annexation.
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Hoar
McComas
Senate
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Cuba
Senate Receives Treaties and Nominates Hawaii Marshal
The Senate received treaties renewing existing agreements with Great Britain and others and referred them without debate. It also debated the proper committee for Eugene R. Hendry's nomination as marshal for Hawaii Territory, ultimately referring the matter to the rules committee to draft a governing rule while reference was held up.
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Senate
Great Britain
British West Indies
Argentine Republic
Guatemala
Eugene R. Hendry
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Pacific Islands
Foraker
Bacon
United States
Committee On Territories
Teller
Spooner
Committee On Rules
Record-Setting Bill Introductions Hit Congress Front
Special to Tom reports that 3049 bills have been introduced as Congress convened. Opening day saw 279 public and 1666 private bills. Tuesday added 160 public and 944 private measures. Clerks deem this a record pace.
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Tom
Philadelphia Times
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Bill to Retire Officers of Three Wars and Additional Grade
Secretary Root has prepared a bill for Congress to allow voluntary retirement of veteran officers who served in the rebellion Indian wars and the SpanishAmerican War with an added grade. About 201 officers would be affected and the President will press the measure as simple justice.
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Washington
Root
Congress
Grape-Nuts Aids Weak Stomachs And Rapid Weight Gain
A New Albany Indiana wife reports her husband recovered after starting Grape-Nuts, gaining 30 pounds in three months and restoring appetite. An intimate acquaintance’s delicate child also improved swiftly on the cereal, becoming sturdy and plump.
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Alta
Sadieine
Republican Caucus on Southern Suffrage
Washington reports a Republican caucus plan to address Southern representation in the House. Rep Crumpacker leads a petition to form a caucus to set policy and a path to action before the next election. Moody of Massachusetts advances a separate resolution challenging the Louisiana delegation.
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Washington
Crompacker
Indiana
House of Representatives
House
Crumpacker
Crampacker
Senate
Moody
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Committee On Rules
Federal militia bill eyed by Congress leader
Representative Hull, head of the House military affairs committee, after a War Department visit, indicated strong momentum for militia reorganization to raise efficiency. He noted opposition to extending federal authority but predicted a bill aligning state militiamen with a higher standard could pass this session.
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Philadelphia Timms
Washington
Hull
House
War Department
Congress
Jession
Jess
Nizajee
Hay Pauncerote Canal Treaty Text Sent to Senate
Washington December 5 The Hay Pauncerote treaty to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama is forwarded to the Senate. It outlines neutral rules, open access to belligerent ships, and protection of canal works, with ratification to occur in Washington or London within six months. President Roosevelt transmits the treaty to the Senate. The Senate committee Isthmian canal meets to discuss the Nicaragua canal bill but adjourns without action due to Hanna's absence.
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Washington
Panama
Senate
United States of America
Edward the VII
Kingdom of
Great Britain
Celiar
Emr
Niinbel
Atlantic
The
United
United States
Joh Hay
States of America
Vii
Ireland
India
Lord Pauncefote
London
Joan Har
PaunceEroTe
Roosevelt
Unitates
Pacific
Clayton-Bulwer
Are House
Hay
Morgan
Hanna
Penrose Seeks Immigration Bill Reform in Senate
Senator Penrose introduced a bill with the Commissioner General to overhaul immigration laws. It levies a duty of 8 per head on foreigners except citizens of the United States Canada or Mexico, funding regulatory costs. The measure bars idiots paupers and those likely to become public charges and those with loathsome diseases, prohibits passage assistance, imposes penalties for importing women for immoral purposes, and bans steamship ads for foreign traffic.
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Washington
Penrose
Senate
Commissioner General of Immigration
United States
Canada
Mexico
Opposition to Lodge bill on Philippine revenue origins
Washington December 5 Members of the House show opposition to Lodge's Philippine revenue bill origin in the Senate. Representative Tawney says revenue bills must originate in the House and would oppose Senate measures as an invasion of House prerogatives. Others argue the Senate bill extends existing law to the Philippines and does not violate constitutional meaning. The House floor likely to debate the issue.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Lodge
Representative Tawney
Minnesota
House
Oversti
Indiana
Senator Penrose Pushes Public Buildings for Allentown Butler McKeesport
Senator Penrose introduced bills for public buildings at Allentown Butler and McKeesport and an authorization of 153000 dollars for Allentown construction. He also sought reimbursement to Frank J Burrows former Williamsport postmaster for stolen stamps and supplies. A separate note from Philadelphia Times mentions a reading on resolutions toward a new department and a Reciprocity Commission.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Penrose
Allentown
Butler
McKeesport
Frank J. Burrows
Williamsport
Senate
Congress
House
Philadelphia ‘Times
Dougherty invents one man three boys machine for moracco mills
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Wilmington reports Hugh P. Dougherty has invented an unhaling machine for Morocco factories designed to be operated by one man and three boys, claimed to replace thirty two workers.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Hugh PF. Dougherty
Morocce
Senator Cullom Sees No Opposition to Hay Pauncefote
Special to The Philadelphia Telegram reports Senator Cullom expects no opposition to the Hay Pauncefote Convention. He will chair foreign relations in peace sessions and Democratic members are said to back the plan.
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Cullom
Philadelphia
Washington
Oullom
Foreign Relations of Peace
Hay Air Planelines
Gem and watch chain sale with wide jewelry offers
A sweeping jewelry sale advertises 14k gold filled watches and chains at deep discounts. It lists women's and men's chains, rings, cufflinks, brooches, and charms with varied prices from under a dollar to several dollars, plus a selection of watches with Elgin movements and guaranteed reliability.
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N. Prepara Co
Special Values in Women Outer Garments At Busy Store
The store reports steep December gains after doubling November sales. Read about stylish Raglans, Kersey Coats, walking skirts, black taffeta silk skirts, all-wool waists, and Misses and Girls department items, with prices, colors, and sizes highlighted.
Extraordinary Table Linens and Comforts Sale Listing
A cluttered sale advertisement lists 85 pieces half-bleached and bleached Table Linen, muslin, blankets, and comforts varieties. Includes crepe patterns, sizes from 58 to 70 inches, prices slashed from 39c to 68c yard, plus full sheets, wool blankets, and bed comforts with discounted modern pricing and bold patterns.
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Russia
Cepot
Southern sentiment shields treaty over waterway authority
Discussion shows Senate opposition to using the word police for fortify in U S authority over the waterway, but Southern support for the treaty is strong. any Southern Senator opposing on that basis risks re election.
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Senate
United States
Burton at Fairbanks over Mitchell postmaster pick
Indiana Senator Fairbanks will tomorrow recommend Joseph W Dale for Mitchell Indiana postmaster. Senator Burton of Kansas opposes citing a sister living in Mitchell and resists outside interference while Fairbanks insists on party endorsement. Innocent Ben Knox shot and killed resisting arrest in Tuscaloosa as deputy sheriff Dismukes confirms the arrest attempt.
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Philadelphia
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Ben Knox
Tessilo King
Knox
Dismukes
Sciecia
Mise
Andell’s Army Shoes Black and Russet Cleated Sale
Factory retail store advertises men and boys shoes in black and russet leather at prices around 2.60 to 3.60 dollars. Solar tips for children offered at 1.00 and up. Store hours extend to evenings with late Saturday closing.
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Andell’s Army
Ap Mae
Aixe
STOO
President hosts diverse guests at White House lunch and dinner
Washington officials and industry leaders converged as General Metcalfe of the Twentieth Kansas, Henry T. Scott of San Francisco, and William M. editor of the St. Louis Mirror dined with the President. The evening included talks with Mr. Reedy on St Louis politics and a later dinner for Hay, Root, and numerous senators and representatives.
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Washington
Metcalfe
Kansas
Henry T. Scott
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
William M
St. Louis Mirror
Reedy
St. Louis
Roosevelt
White House
Hay
Root
Foraker
Morgan
Lodge
Hale
Cockrell
Fairbanks
McEnery
Quarles
Hitt
Pay A. Cooper
H. Moody
Leonard Wood
Soldiers for Philippines Transport Crook Through Suez Run
The army transport Crook carried 341 Eleventh Cavalry troopers, 385 Twenty-seventh Infantry men, 40 Hospital Corps soldiers, and 71 general passengers as it departed New York. Crowds sent off the unit with cheers and tears while plans called for stops at Port Said, Aden, Colombo, and Singapore en route to Manila via the Suez Canal.
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New York
Crook
Eleventh Cavalry
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Hospital Corps
Bay
Atlantic
Manila
Suez Canal
Port Said
Aden
Colombo
Singapore
Pomona Grange Elects Officers in New Castle County Meeting
Special to Tue Philadelphia December 5. Pomona Grange Patrons of Husbandry of New Castle County elected officers at its meeting here today Worthy Master John T Hayes overseer Charles Day lecturer Ju
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Philadelphia Timms
Stanton
Pomona Grange
New Castle County
John T. Hayes
Charles Day
Holiday Gloves Stock Huge and Varied
Our preparations are larger than ever with a complete selection of gloves for men women youth and baby. Real French kid gloves priced at 1 1 1 25 1 50 and 2. Two clasp pique kid gloves 1 1 50 and 2. Madel Pownes English maker Paris point embroidery black and colored gloves. Genuine mocha gloves 1 silk lined or unlined greys tans blacks. Men’s 1 1 kid gloves glace kid cape mochas greys tans reds. Wool golf gloves in solid colors and fancy effects.
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Madel Pownes
Paris Point
Unclear Names List From Fragmentary OCR
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and roles such as Walker steward Robert McCall senistant steward Harrison Worth and Emma Flora with scattered titles and unclear context. The readable portion resembles a roster or committee list without a coherent event or action. No dates or places are evident.
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Eee Walker
Robert McCall
Harrison Worth
Tapy
Sarah
A. Keeper
Stburn
Gatebaward Yikirpiess Omona
Emma Flora
Elizabeth My Poon Ceres
Emma Cons
Emma M
Addicks Claims Recognition Special Forum
In Dover on December 5 the Addicks Union Republicans claim President Roosevelt favors distributing Delaware's thirty one new postal pieces with twenty to unions and eleven to regulars. Chairman Ailee's White House visit is cited as backing this split. Roosevelt denounced the Delaware dispute over Senatorships and said he has no patience with the untenable positions of either side.
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Torum
Philadelphia Timms
Dover
Will Seek Roosevelt's Aid at Mass Meeting
Chicago December 5 At a large mass meeting Sunday evening December 8 Bourke Cochran will address the gathering. Will be appointed to visit President with a request to use U S influence with Britain for a just settlement involving a Negro field foreman. Spike Peru Ind December 5 Charles Fox superintendent of the construction gang of the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie
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Chicago
Aastoriam
Bourke Cochran
Jne
Welt
United States
Spike
Peru
Ind
Charles Fox
Cincinnati
Richmond and
Muncie
Assaulted Man Fights for Life as Suspect Flees to Hills
A man was assaulted by a black laborer at Gay, knocked down with a spike, and likely fatally injured. The assailant swam the Wabash River and escaped into the hills, leaving investigators seeking clues.
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Line
Gay
Wabash
Piano bargains in crowded storerooms offer many brands
Our three storerooms are crowded to a degree that makes a good display impossible. Call and see the pianos. The bargains include pianos by Chickering Steinway Decker Bros Gabler Hallet Davis Schumacher Steck Meyer and others. Prices 75 dollars upwards, cash or an open account. Write for complete list of pianos.
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Chickering
Steinway
Decker Bros
Gabler
Hallet & Davis
Schumacher, Steck, Meyer
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