Hay Refuses to Answer in Contempt Seekers of Danish West Indies Sale
In Washington the State Department refused to reveal Secretary Hay’s private knowledge of 19th century negotiations with Danish agents over selling the Danish West Indian Islands. The libel case in New York targets Hay and other officials, with the matter likely moving to court to pursue contempt charges.
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Washington
State Department
New York
Hay
Carl Fischer Hansen
Dirkfeldt Christmas
New York State Court
Clarence J. Shearn
United States
Frank Blackistone
Robertson Honey
Hansen
Penfield
Secretary of State
Senator Lodge
Admiral Bradford
Navy Department
Captain Christmas
Washgton
Jefferson
Marshall
Chinese Exclusion Divides California Leaders in Washington
Washington reports on the push for new Chinese legislation as California Republicans seek glory while Democrats attempt credit. A San Francisco mass meeting backs Ex-Governor Budd and Mayor Geary aiming to influence Washington, with Republicans unified and only one Michigan Representative opposing exclusion. The Senate and House show strong support for extending exclusion amid Boxer outrages and anti anarchist sentiment.
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Washington
Carlton
New York
San Francisco
California
Congress
Geary
Govenor Budd
Horatius
Senate
Henry ©. Smith
Michigan
Postmasters Reappointed in 500 Name Batch
Postmaster General Smith met with the President to finalize the last of 500 post office appointments. Most are reappointments, including Baker of Louisville Kentucky and George H. Roberts of Brooklyn New York.
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Washington
Smith
Baker
Louisville
George H. Roberts
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fourth-class Postmasters Appointed in Several States
The following fourth-class postmasters were appointed today in various states. Maryland Hawkeye L F Stevens Pennsylvania Lenoxville G Stephens Gutie A Davids Windham Centre L F Doane.
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Washington
Maryland
Hawkeye
L. F. Stevens
P Lvania
Lenoxville
G. Stephens
Gutie
A. Davids
Windham Centre
L. F. Doane
Navy dispatches announce Rear Admiral Remey sails for Yokohama
The department received cablegrams announcing Rear Admiral Remey leaving aboard his flagship for Yokohama and the arrival of Rear Admiral Cromwell with his flagship Chicago at Genoa.
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Remey
Aie
Yokohama
Cromwell
Chicago
Genoe
Congress First Week Produces Broad Bill Proposals
Special report from Washington notes Congress during its first week saw extensive bill introductions with little enacted. Speaker Henderson delayed key committee announcements, hindering main business. Missouri's Rucker filed twenty one bills for local buildings, while Mercer seeks an omnibus public buildings measure including Pennsylvania projects. Showalter of Butler aids Keystone State efforts.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Henderson
Rucker
Missouri
Mercer
House Committee On
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Newcastle
McKeesport
Allentown
West Chester
Showalter
Butler County
Keystone
Storyteller Robertson Shares Dog Tales From Louisiana Kennels
Representative Samuel M. Robertson of Louisiana is noted for dog stories and a large kennel. He recalls a hunting trip with his dog Bruck, who fetched wood and warmed by a log fire at a farm. Oklahoma Delegate Dennis Flynn presses for Oklahoma statehood and potential future U S Senate election.
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Congress
Samuel M. Robertson
Louisiana
Robertson
Pelican
Bruck
Inauguration Date Debates Rise in Senate
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts proposes fixing the last Wednesday in April as inauguration day. Senator Burrows of Michigan advocates the last Thursday in April to align with Washington’s era, arguing presidents should be sworn on the same weekday.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Senator Burrows
Michigan
Washington
Eddy invites Roosevelt to moose hunt at Christmas
Representative Eddy of Minnesota, a noted moose expert, visits the White House and invites President Roosevelt on a moose hunting trip in Canada. The President notes an unwritten rule preventing foreign travel during his term, but would accept if the moose could be hunted on the American side.
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Eddy
Minnesota
White House
Roosevelt
Canada
United States
Jang Dangly
Mr. Eddy
Lawmakers Debate Admission of Territories to Statehood
On opening day in the House bills for admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona to statehood were introduced. Delegate Wilcox of Hawaii indicated the Hawaiian Territory also has strong grounds for statehood and should be included. Wilcox, described as Haw’s Mark Hanna, weighs in on the issue.
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Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
House
Flynn
United States
Bille
New Mexico
Arizona
Wilcox
Hawaii
Walon
Wiles
Mark Hanna
Haw
Pickhardt in Washington Claim Against Roosevelts T:
In Washington on December 7, 32 year old Pickhardt of Plainfield New Jersey appeared before the St James Hotel crowd. He said he sent correspondence to President Roosevelt claiming kinship to the Chief Executive and pressed frequent appeals for work and attention.
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Washington
Pickhardt
Plainfield
N. J
St. James
Sean A
Roosevelt
Kang
Boss
Congress Opens With Floral Splendor and Capitol Reforms
On opening day December reports show Congress in routine organization while floral decorations flood the Capitol. Senators Mason Hale Mitchell and others are singled out amid Going reforms, upgraded committee rooms, and new press gallery rules as lawmakers begin a pivotal, solemn session.
Colombia questions Panama route price and rights sale
Secretary Hay received a long note from Colombia’s Minister Dr Martinez Silva challenging the commission’s $109,141,500 purchase estimate for the Panama route. He says the amount reflects invested costs, not final price, and Colombia offers full permission for U.S. construction and seeks Congress consideration.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Hay
Colombia
Martinez Silva
Panama
United States
Congress
Government of
Taft Sails December 20 for Washington
Cable from Luke Wright reports Philippine Governor Taft to leave Manila December 20 aboard the Gramt for Washington. Condition much improved after a second operation and recovery expected by the time San Francisco is reached.
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Washington
Root
Luke Wright
The
Philippines
Manila
Taft
San Francisco
Yates Visits Roosevelt in Washington
Governor Yates of Illinois dined with the President in Washington and discussed Illinois politics. He denied being summoned and said his Boer relief proclamation had no link to the visit.
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Washington
Yates
Illinois
Illnois
Roosevelt on good terms with Gage
Washington December 7 The revival of trouble rumors between Secretary Gage and the President is baseless. The two men remain cordial and Gage is viewed as a financier without a rival. The President’s currency clause was offered with Gage’s authority in mind, and no resignation has been forced or demanded.
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Washington
Secretary Gage
Gage
Congress
Aguinaldo Rejects Habeas Corpus for Release
Washington reports Aguinaldo has no link to plans for court appeals to free him in the Philippines. A Manila lawyer William Lane O Neill organized a petition for release, which Aguinaldo rejects, saying he will not abandon prisoners or deported compatriots and asks the lawyer to help others instead.
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Washington
War Department
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Manila
William Lane O Neill
O'Neill
Courts of Justice
Philippine Republic
Aguinalds
Army Board Adjourns After Reorganizing Posts Plan
The Board of High Ranking Army Officers led by Lieutenant General Miles adjourned at the War Department after reviewing plans to reorganize army posts and locate four permanent camp grounds. Members will return to their stations and may reconvene January 10, 1902, with confidential proceedings and renewed inquiry into departmental needs.
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Washington
Miles
Army
War Department
Secretary of War
Convicted Hemp Fraud Cases Involving Officers Published
Records of court martial convictions in the Philippines tied to hemp port openings are released. Captain Michael K. Spellman Forty-third Volunteer Infantry is confirmed for expulsion and one year imprisonment. Captain Dudley W. Welch Forty-third Infantry is dismissed. First Lieutenant Delbert R. Jones also sentenced for disobedience with two years imprisonment.
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Washington
Philippines
Michael K. Spellman
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
Dudley W. Welch
Forty-third Infantry
Delbert R. Jones
Nares
Philippine tariff bill talks clouded by export tax issues
A War Department conference on Philippine tariff legislation reveals opposition to a simple joint resolution due to an export tax and party tensions. Secretary Root, Senators Lodge and Platt, and Reps Payne and Danzell discuss options, with a possible reciprocity feature under review for duty reductions and sugar exports.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Supreme Court
Root
Lodge and
Platt
Connecticut
Payne
Danzell
House
Ways and Means
Spooner
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Cuba
United States
Grant
McKinley
Commerce Department Statement on Philippine Trade Dec 7
A comparative statement of the commerce of the Philippines outlines trade values and movement between markets. It highlights import and export figures, with emphasis on key commodities and shifts in volume during the period reported.
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Commerce OF
Philippines
Washington
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