Canal Bill Dominates Senate Debates in June Congress
Senate concentrates on the Nicaragua Panama canal bill with amendments to be voted today while House members Richardson of Tennessee and Shallenberger of Nebraska attack the administration. The isthmian canal issue dominates the session as Spooner Hanna and others argue Panama versus Nicaragua routes. The Navy list item and civil service debate accompany the long canal discourse as Morgan and Mitchell clash over title and sovereignty.
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Washington
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Hanna
Panama
Pettus
Alabama
Nicaragua
Teller
Colorado
Jones
Arkansas
Allison
House
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Carmack
War Department
Rebecca J. Taylor
Isthmian Commission
Mr. Spooner
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Morgan
Wisconsin
Sugchange
Mr. Morgan
Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
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United States
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Mitchell
Oregon
Colombia
Costa Rica
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Philadelphia
Darien
San Blas
Mr. Scott
Scott
Bikins
Mr. Mitchell
Gyr
Geten
Canal Company
Croesus
Solomon
District of Columbia
Richardson Attacks Republicans In Congressional Debate
Washington June 18. The House long debate on the deficiency appropriation bill featured Tennessee Democrat Richardson faulting the Republicans for broken pledges and propping up trusts with taris. Nebraskan Shallenberger condemned the War Department for dismissing Miss Taylor over Philippine policy criticism and Wood's reciprocity costs. Cannon praised the GOP record, while Bartlett sought Cuba revenue redress and others pushed amendments. The measure passed after a night session and a brief adjournment.
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Congress
Richardson
Tennessee
Republican Party
Shallenberger
Nebraska
Miss Taylor
War Department
General Wood
Cannon
Bartlett
Georgia
Root
Wood
House
Committee On Indian Affairs
Army and Navy Orders Special to The Philadelphia Times
Washington June 18 Army orders assign officers recently promoted to regiments and list transfers and temporary duties. Navy orders detach Rear Admiral Want and Captain Hobson, with leave and duty changes for various naval personnel. The document outlines promotions, postings, and examinations for both services.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Teem Tacdaws
William Quinton
First Infantry
Jesse
Chance
Fourth Infantry
Ralph W. Hoyt
Fourteenth Infantry
George A. Cornish
Charles H. Bonesteel
Twenty-third Infantry
Lyman V. Kennon
Tenth Infantry
William Tacsiies
Fifteenth Infantry
Charles G., Morton
Sixth Infantry
Geo F. Baltzell
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Edgar T. Conley
Fighth Infantry
Edgar T. Collins
Seaborn G. Chiles
Sixteenth Infantry
Lyman M. Welch
George R. Armstrong
Fifth Infantry
Henry A. Hanigan
Armstrong
Department of California
Robert O. Ragsdale
Third Infantry
William P. Rogers
Columbus Barracks
James F. McKinley, Jr
Fourteenth Cavalry
Charles Wells
Leute
University of South Dakota
Charles E. Tayman
Algernon EK. Sartoris
Sartoris
Fort Myer
Philippines
Albert A. Faulkner
Coast Artillery
Cleveland C. Lansing
Field Artillery
Henry B. Clark
Fiecoreg
Harry C. Leckie
Nineteenth Infantry
Leckie
Fort Thomas
Uty
NAVY
C. H. Want
KR. P. Hobson
Crescent
Elizabeth
N. J
R. KE. Carney
Bureau of Navigation
J. H. Rriam
Os W. Chadwick
Dolphin
Ships Reach Various Ports Amid Cherished June Movements
The Hannibal and Alert reach Lambert Point and Santiago respectively on June 17. Rete Farragut arrives at Santiago the same day. Other vessels depart Acapulco and Gibraltar toward Chicago Avre and New York. The McKee and Illinois reach New York and Southany around June 18 amid a flurry of naval movements in Caribbean and Atlantic waters.
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Lambert Point
Alert
Santiago
Rete Farragut
Unger
Acapulco
Poe
Chicago
Gibraltar
Avrea
Buffalo
Prairie
Ponta del Gada
New York
McKee
Illinois
Southany
Carite
Prete
Cathartic
Zaanes
Many Foreigners In Washington
Washington streets glow with cosmopolitan life as foreign ambassadors and ministers parade in native dress. Filipino residents also appear in public, wearing Panama hats and bright ribbons, while the Chilean legation group gathers on the Arlington Hotel balcony at night. The Chilean minister, resembling a German in appearance, dresses well alongside his wife and colleagues.
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Washington
Legation
Arlington Hotel
Club Cars Between Philadelphia and Cape May Rail Lines
The Philadelphia to Cape May service on West Jersey and Seashore and Pennsylvania Railroad routes has begun running, with club cars operating between Philadelphia and Cape May. Details remain limited as trains resume after prior interruptions.
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Philadelphia
Cape May
Pennsylvania
Hkailroad
West Jersey & Seashore RK. BR
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Marpivea
Light Thrown On The Venice Row In Navy Court Case
Findings in the Chicago court martial in Venice are released. Admiral Crowninshield rebukes Captain Dayton for not defending the officers and says a court martial would be a farce. Doddridge Ledbetter Wynne praised by none, disciplined by admonition only.
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London
United States
Chicago
Venice
Henry A. Johnson
Crowninshield
James H. Dayton
Robert F. Wynne
Marine Guards
Doddridge
Ledbetter
Florian
Wynne
James C. Kress
Langley
Kress
St. Mark's Square
Venezuelan Rebels Score a Victory at La Vela de Coro
News from Curacao reports a major Venezuelan rebel success after five hours of fighting on June 11 at La Vela de Coro. Government losses were heavy with 27 killed and 128 captured as forces besieged Coro. Rebel momentum includes 7,000 men under Matos marching toward Caracas amid cabinet plans to send warships to Laguayra.
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Curacoa
Riera
Penaloza
Sierralta
la Vela de Coro
Gulf of Coro
Coro
Falcon
Ayala
Ciudad Bolivar
Bolivar
Sarria
Port Tablas
Orinoco
Castro
Suchet
Carupano
Venezuela
Alert
Koningin Regentes
Laguayra
Trinidad
Cincinnati
Topeka
San Juan
Porto Rico
Girls Jug-handied Bets Stir City Gossip
A Herald reader asks if a young lady should forfeit a bet on an election. A lawyer wagered a aiik hat or gloves with the winning side. The lady refuses to pay claiming a woman’s prerogative. He holds her stick pin and parasol as security, and the note questions the fairness of keeping the parasol in hot weather.
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Herald Office
Captain Clark
O'Connor
England Will Wage No War of Tariffs
In London the House of Commons debated finance policy as John Morley moved to omit a grain duty clause. Opposition pressed for a clear stance ahead of the Colonial Premiers conference. The Chancellor rejected any tariff war agenda, and the motion to omit the grain duty was defeated 251 to 178.
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London
House of Commons
John Morley
Charles Dilke
Rathbone Leaves Cuba for New York After Amnesty
E G Rathbone former director of posts who had been sentenced to ten years and a fine over 35000 dollars in the post office frauds trial was released after amnesty for all Americans in jail or awaiting trial in Cuba. He sailed today on the Niagara from Havana accompanied by many prominent Cubans and Spaniards.
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Loud
Richardson
Tennessee
Republican Party
Cuba
Havana
E. G. Rathbone
Post Office
Jall
New York
A New Era in the Soudan Education Push
The York Post reports on Gordon Memorial College in Khartum entering a new era with four existing schools forming a nucleus for a future college. James Currie leads efforts, including an industrial school with a naval officer supervising trades. Currie also started a training college at Omduarman to prepare local vernacular teachers amid the push for higher primary schools in Omdurman.
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Soudan
Gordon Memorial College
Khartum
James Currie
Soudon
Gordon College
Egypt
Currie
Omduarman
Omdurman
Opera York Post
Comforted by Swearing Senator Perkins Recounts Storm Tale
California senator Perkins, once a darling, tells of a fierce storm aboard a vessel. A minister passenger asks for prayers but the captain dismisses them, citing the crew’s swearing as proof prayers would be useless amid the danger. The passage ends with fragmented dialogue reflecting panic.
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Senator Perkins
California
Lion Triplets in St Louis Thrill Carnival Crowd
A Bostock show lion cubs Barnum Barney and Renato celebrate their 21st day in St Louis at the Elks charity carnival. The American born cubs, now 20 members in the troupe, weigh little more than a bull terrier and feed on one pound of meat daily. Their mother Nellie and father Bar num guard them as trainer Captain D Ost a warns never trust a lion, noting the dangers of even young cubs and the need for strict discipline.
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Barnum
Barney
Renato
Nellie
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus
Captain D'Osta
Old Barnum
Post-Dispatch
Demand for Women's Hair Sparks Worldwide Sale
A historic report notes high demand for women’s hair across Europe with buyers touring France Germany Switzerland and Russia. Brittany supplies top French hair while Germany and northern Europe provide fair and golden varieties. Gray and white hair are sought after. weight per woman varies by nationality.
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Europe
France
Germany
Switzerland
Russia
China
Brittany
London
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