Horrors of War Dominate Congress Campaign Rhetoric
House and Senate debate war horrors as campaigns loom. Quay moves to discharge omnibus Territory bill. Naval and Army appropriation partial conference. Philippine Government bill defeated as Grosvenor and Mahon contrast civil war horrors with Philippine atrocities. De Armond criticizes policy. Olmsted supports admin.
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Senate
Senator Quay
HOUSE
Grosvenor
Henderson
Mahon
de Armond
Olmsted
Washington
Philippines
Ohio
Grant
Jackson
Jacob Smith
General Grant
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Mr. Mahon
Andersonville
Mr. Neville
Nebraska
Republican Party
Senate Discharges Omnibus Territorial Bill Vote
In Washington the Senate formally moved to discharge the Committee on Territories from considering the Omnibus Territorial bill seeking statehood for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Quay urged prompt action while Beveridge warned the measure would wait until the next session. The House bill to ratify Choctaw and Chickasaw agreements drew debate on citizenship rulings.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Republican Congress
House
Beveridge
Indiana
Bailey
Texas
Citizenship Court
Quarles
Proctor
Conference of the Army
Legislative actions and appropriations update in a Senate session
The Senate adjourned after going into executive session at 5.55. Actions include amending an act to move court records to Scranton and funding monuments in Fredericksburg. Provisions cover town survey resurvey in San Diego County, a pontoon bridge over the Missouri, records in Indian Territory, payouts for Fort Hancock property loss, Oklahoma land law changes funding water works and schools, and clerk salary classifications for first and second class post offices.
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States District Court For
Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
Middle District of
Scranton
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
San Diego County
Cal
Missouri River
Cass County
Nebraska
Mills County
Iowa
Indian Territory
J. F. MccIndoe
Corps of Engineers
Fort Hancock
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Lawton
Anadarko
Hobart
Nominations announced for Marshals and Navy officers
The President sent nominations for Marshals including Fred A. Field Edward Knott and George M. Christian in Iowa and Lewis Miles in Iowa Southern District. Also appointments for Surveyor and Collector of Customs George H. Ludde and Christopher D. Jones, plus Army officers Major Henry W. Hubbell Captain John R Williams and others. Navy officers Commander Harrison G O Colby and Lieutenant Commander Charles J Badger among others. Postmasters named for Pennsylvania towns James A. Grier Richard M. Hunt Samuel Kent Allen B P Dickey Harry G. Smith.
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Washington
Senate
Fred A. Field
District of
Vermont
Edward Knott
Iowa
George M. Christian
United States
Lewis Miles
Southern
George H. Ludde
Burlington
Christopher D. Jones
District of Beaufort
N.C
Pennsylvania
James A. Grier
Allegheny
Richard M. Hunt
Houtzdale
Samuel Kent
Pen Argyl
Allen BP. Dickey
Waynesburg
Harry G. Smith
West Chester
House Committee Probes Danish West Indies Bribery Claims
The House special committee investigating the Danish West Indies sale resumed hearings. Chairman Dalzell announced reception of papers including letters from US Minister Swenson and Captain Christmas. Letters discuss alleged bribery, falsified reports, and denials, with others offering testimony or explanations. The panel will reconvene to continue work on this portion of the inquiry.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Danish West Indies
Dalzel
United States
Denmark
Swenson
Henry White
London
Walter Christmas
Hay
Captain Christmas
Neils Gron
Gran
Herring
White
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Rogers
Richard P. Evans
Dalzell
Christmas
King Edward Returns to London Amid Coronation Build Up
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in London signaling good health as coronation festivities begin. Ras Makonnen the Abyssinian envoy draws major attention with his dazzling attire and retinue. A state dinner at Buckingham Palace hosts royal guests including Prince Henry of Prussia and Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
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London
Edward
Town
Queen Alexandra
Prince
Princess Charles
Denmark
Paddington Station
Royal Dragoon Guards
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Ras Makonnen
Menelik
Makonnen
Prince Henry
Prussia
Francis Ferdinand
Austria
Prince of the Asturias
Gustaf
Sweden
Norway
Gervais
Mgr
Merry del Val
Reid
United States
of the Asturias
Charles of
Bourbon- Sicily
Spain
Henry
Mr. Reid
Earl of Pembroke
Maharajah of
Gwalior
Mrs. Reid
Prince George
Greece
Alexandra
Czarewitch
Russia
Grenadier
Oae
English Royalty Honors Whitlash Reid at Coronation Events
Whitlash Reid special ambassador of the United States attends a week of royal functions in London for King Edward's coronation. He meets embassies, dines with the Prince and Princess of Wales, joins the Duchess of Buccleuch in the procession, and sails aboard the royal yacht for the naval review.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward
Fleetwood Edwards
Reid
Buckingham Palace
Mrs. Reid
Prince and Princess of Wales
St. James’ Palace
Mr. Reid
Miss Reid
Duchess of
Lord Lansdowne
Royal
Spithead
Royal Yacht
Diplomatic Corps
Crowninshield
Hertford House
Wallace
Windsor
Lady Lansdowne
Naval bill conference report partial amid naval expansion debate
The Senate approved a conference report on the naval appropriation bill but many key amendments remain disputed. Issues include navy size, torpedo boats, shipbuilding in government yards, Henderson's Point removal, Charleston yard provisions, staff expansion, and midshipman increases. Senate edits favor training stations and land purchases at Norfolk Key West Mare Island while House delegates reject Guam and Cavite improvements.
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Washington
Senate
Henderson's Point
Portsmouth
N. H
Marine Corps
House
Guam
Cavite
Bankruptcy law amendment bill stalls in Senate session
The bankruptcy law amendment bill, passed by the House and sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, will not receive further consideration in the current session. A subcommittee referral was noted, but a majority signaled no action during the remaining time.
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House
Committee On
Grosvenor
Mr. Carlisle
Tom Reed
Crisp
Carlisle
Reed
The
Henderson
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Dave Else Beet
Eee Ae Ington
Dublin Rots Fears Citywide Coronation Day Unrest
Dublin officials warn of possible disturbances on coronation day. Lord Mayor T C Harrington urges Unionists to celebrate peacefully and Nationalists to extend tolerance to rivals. Handbills circulate urging children to skip coronation events.
Coronation Week Justice Dept Pardons Four Prisoners
Ottawa reports the Justice Department remitted life sentences for four prisoners and shortened a twenty five year term for attempted wife murder. All were convicted of murder and manslaughter during coronation week celebrations.
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Ottawa
Justice Department
Apropos of Coronation Letter to Mrs Bankes 1821
The letter from Lord Eldon to Hon Mrs Bankes dated July 5 1821 is cited from the Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon. The writer notes the approaching English coronation ceremonies and mentions having been at the library reading all morning.
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Philartelphiia Timer
England
Eldon
Lord Eldon
E. Bankes
Iy Litera
Coronation Chronicles from King George IV to Queens
A compact historical note traces royal coronations from Henry V through George II and George I, noting which Queens were crowned, or not, and who stood alone at times. It references the July 19 1821 coronation ceremony for King George IV and Queen Caroline’s exclusion, as quoted from a speech. Jos. T. Forp of Philadelphia signs off.
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Henry
Faward
Sweer
Henry V
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Charles L
Charles II
George II
George I
George IV
Caroline
Duke of Manchester Takes Seat in Lords After Debt Relief
London June 23 The Duke of Manchester took the oath and his seat in the House of Lords after his financial disabilities were removed. He had been declared bankrupt and his fortunes were widely discussed, aided by his wife Miss Zimmerman of Cincinnati who helped cancel the debts.
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London
Duke of Manchester
House of Lords
England
House of Commons
Miss Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Rossini Monument Unveiled in Florence Pantheon
The Count of Turin unveiled a Rossini monument in the Pantheon of Santa Croce Florence with a large gathering of Senators Deputies officers and musical society delegates. Mascagni conducted the ceremony including a previously unpublished Rossini composition.
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Florence
Italy
Turin
Victor Emmanuel
Rossini
Santa Croce
Mascagni
Haïti Elections Spark Intense Unrest Reported
The steamer Paloma arrived in Kingston reporting intense unrest in Haiti as elections approach. Provisional government efforts to keep peace face likely clashes and serious fighting is anticipated.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Paloma
Haiti
American Officers Entertained in Lisbon
The United States cruiser Albany has been in Lisbon since June 19. American officials and residents hosted its officers. United States Minister Loomis will present Captain Craig of the Albany to Charles on Wednesday.
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Lisbon
United States
Albany
Loomis
Craig
Charles
American financiers head to Winnipeg for Coronation Day
James H Eckels former Comptroller of the Currency leads a prominent American finance delegation to Winnipeg for Coronation Day then plans to travel northwest to Alberta to buy million of acres for settlement by American farmers Also listed are Minnesota governors ex governor supreme court justice Iowa governor bank executives Chicago bankers and railway officials with ties to Chicago financial and transport firms for the land venture
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
James H. Eckels
Alberta
8. B. van Sant
Minnesota
Johan Lynn
Collines
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Cummings
Iowa
G. Thorne
Park National Bank of New York
James MecDonal
Hanover National Bank
New York
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
FE. D. Harlburt
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Chicago
Robert Stuart
American Exchange National Bank of Chicago
Welling
Illinois Central Railway
Henry RB. Black
Bank of Montreal
A. White
Continental Packing Company of Chicago
Mount Pocono Special Debuts Saturday Service
Fragmentary notice indicates a Saturday only Mount Pocono special train or service run. Details mention a timetable start around 108 P.M. and a route from Broad Street to Le Bennemrpog area, with unclear station names and times due to garbled OCR.
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Perkins
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Tillman
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Arturo R. Calvo
Costa Rica
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Foraker
Cockrell
Missouri
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Mr. DeArmond
Kahn
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Isaiah
J. R. Williams
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W. W. Kitchin
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Barnett
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Secretary of the Treasury
David 8. Garvis
E. B. Berthoff
S. J. Call
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Dain Pills
Henry W. Hubbell
John R. Williams
Warren
Barlow
William D. Pritchard
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NAVY
Harrison G. O. Colby
Charles J. Badger
Albert WP. Niblack
Harris Laning
Leutenant
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Abyssinia
Terest
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President McKinley
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America
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Earl Marshal
Prince of Wales
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Bankruptcy Law
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Dublin
T. C. Harrington
Eveance
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Poke
Richard L
John
Jos. T. Forp
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Yankee Colony
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