Congress Passes Irrigation Bill by Decisive Vote
The irrigation bill passed the House by 146 to 55 amid strong opposition from Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania and Chairman Cannon. Grosvenor’s land sale substitute failed. In Senate business Captain Crozier’s ordnance post was discussed in executive session and a Cuban relations message noted. Mr. Mitchell of Oregon urged Hawaii inquiry.
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Senate Debates Cuba Ties and Army Ordnance Nomination
In Washington on June 13 the Senate spent most of the day in executive session debating Captain Crozier's nomination as Chief of Ordnance. A President’s message urging reciprocal ties with Cuba was read and referred. The chamber also discussed Hawaii inquiries, District of Columbia mail box costs, and a bill on telephone wires.
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House passes irrigation bill in lands sale plan
The House approved the irrigation bill by 146 to 55 after amendments. It creates a reclamation fund from public land sales for arid states to build and maintain irrigation works, with provisions on land sales, state control of non navigable waters, and treasury funding for deficits.
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Fragmentary Senate Minutes Mention Executive Session
OCR fragment notes a Senate process with an executive session and a later adjournment time. Names and full context are unclear, but the passage references committee actions and time stamps around 3.12 and 4.55. Further readable details are not provided in the fragment.
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Waller Details Philippine War Atrocities In Samar Interview
Major L W T Waller of the United States Marine Corps arrives aboard the Warren with the Fighting Ninth Infantry. He describes brutal actions against insurrectos in Samar and says orders to kill armed or surrendering fighters came from General Jacob Smith. He recalls a court martial for murder and claims political backing in Washington.
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Non-Union Strikes Rise Amid Gas Risks in Mines
In Mahanoy City on June 18, non-union strike breakers desert Primrose Colliery as guards mutiny over pay. Mines fill with gas due to neglected ventilation, raising fear of explosions and flooding. Deputies and non-union laborers arrive to man shafts. boycott of merchants selling to deputies intensifies.
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Anti Imperialists Meet to Agree on a Policy
Edward M. Shepard hosted a luncheon at the University Club in New York with Senators Carmack and DuBois and other leaders of the anti imperialist opposition. Delegates endorsed a minority bill for Filipino independence and signaled harmony between Democratic factions in Congress.
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Plan to Improve Cape May Beach Development Proposal
City Council and City Solicitor met to discuss a Philadelphia led plan to develop two miles of East Cape May beach from Madison Avenue to Sewell's Point. Backers offer $500,000 in property improvement in exchange for $100,000 in bonds, while council delays spending the recently approved $100,000 until the Zane group commits funds.
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Police and pumps mobilize to save Burnside and Bear Valley shafts
Coal and Iron police with firefighters and engineers arrived from Pottsville to flood the tunnels and recover lost pumps as workers outside the mines install pumps. Secretary Hartlein says miners are likely to win the fight, though operators may resist some demands, with the union preparing its side. The strike enters its fifth week with miners in stronger position than in 1900.
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Non-Union Men Sue Striking Workers Over Effigy Harassment
Three Lackawanna Company non union steam men sue sixteen strikers for 2000 damages each alleging public ridicule through hanging effigies at their homes. Otto Schillinger Christian Schillinger and Daniel Morgans name as plaintiffs. Police prepare warrants and a crackdown on effigy hangings as union leaders consider broader actions.
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Mules Shipped From Mines to Coatesville Amid Strike
Eight hundred mules from Schuylkill County passed through Reading to Coatesville for quarantine. The animals, unused for years, head to a Coleralpe farm in Lancaster County for quartering during the strike. The total consignment numbers 2,400 annums, signaling operators anticipate a prolonged effort.
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Strikers Expand Push Amid Valley Labor Standoff
At Tamaqua on June 13 strikers added more firemen and bosses to the union walkout in Panther Creek Valley, leaving the company short. Four non union men who came from Philadelphia were escorted away by strikers as tensions rose.
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Swallow Abandons Appeal Over Central Pennsylvania Verdict
Dr. 8 C Swallow will not prosecute the Bellefonte verdict appeal as he seeks a proper reprimand for unministerial conduct and a marriage ceremony during a fake suspension. Bishop Andrews counters there were minutes publication errors and no irregularities in trier appointments.
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Senators Debate Cuban Reciprocity After Thurber Disclosures
Washington chatter centers on Thurber’s disclosures about a War Department Sugar Trust link and its impact on Cuban reciprocity. Senate members question support for relief measures, while Root and Roosevelt weigh options amid calls for clarity and potential policy shifts.
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Thurber Revelation Prompts Call for Democratic Action
A participant described the Thurber revelation as highly significant and urged a Democratic session in the next weeks with demands for a War Department investigation. The afternoon statement signals political drive for oversight and accountability.
Militia Sent to Pawtucket to Suppress Riotous Rioting
In Pawtucket rioting escalates as Governor Kimball calls out militia for the first time in city history. Cars are attacked, shots fired, and one boy fatally wounded while Deputy Sheriffs and police struggle to control disorder amid a large crowd.
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Metropolitan Elevated sells bonds for extension work
Directors of the Metropolitan Elevated sold to the First National Bank $1,500,000 per cent extension bonds. The issue is to fund construction of branches. Price is understood to be about 93 percent with interest.
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Men’s Lisle Thread and Fancy Socks Sale
Men’s black lisle thread socks priced at twenty five cents per pair or 2 75 per dozen. Fancy colored embroidered socks offered at fifty cents per pair or 2 75 for half a dozen. Described as out of the ordinary and extra good for the prices.
King's Court Tonight and Coronation Week Schedule
London reports the final court of the season at Buckingham Palace before the royal party heads to Windsor. A detailed coronation week program follows with arrivals receptions dinners and events from June 24 to July 2 including a two mile coronation procession and royal garden party at Windsor Castle.
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Royal couple rehearses coronation rites at Westminster Abbey
King Edward and Queen Alexandra with Princess Victoria visited Westminster Abbey in a quiet rehearsal for the coronation. Duke of Norfolk escorted them as details of the procession were explained to prevent any hitches on coronation day.
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Argentine Chile arbitration pact sent to Congress
The Argentine-Chili arbitration treaty and protocol limiting armaments have been submitted to the Argentine Congress. There was not the serious opposition to ratification that was expected.
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Philadelphia Times
Buenos Ayres
Prince George Leaves Crete for Coronation Tours
Prince George has left Suda aboard the yacht Amphitrite bound for Athens and London to attend the coronation with the Greek Crown Prince. He does not plan a tour of European courts.
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Marquis De Vogue Enters French Academy In London Rise
London reports that the Marquis De Vogue, successor of the Duc De Brogle, was formally received into the French Academy. He delivered an eulogy of his predecessor during the ceremony held yesterday.
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