Platt Makes an Answer in House Conference Reports
Day in the House devoted to hearing conference reports and clearing up calendar items. Contested election case Horton versus Briller from Missouri’s Twelfth District to be voted today. Senate discusses Teller and Platt clash. Senate defers on deficiency bill. Moon blocks unanimous consent until Indian Territory bill passage. Conferrees named for Philippine Government bill.
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Jones
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Internal Revenue
Teller and Platt clash over Cuban reciprocity in Senate
In Washington, June 27, a heated Senate debate centered on Cuban reciprocity. Senator Teller charged the sugar lobby and misrepresentation, arguing no distress in Cuba and advocating protective tariffs, while Senator Platt countered that reciprocity serves U S interests and warned against annexation.
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Colorado
Platt
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Sugar Trust
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United States
Teiler
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American Sugar Trust
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United
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Committee On Foreign Relations
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Sugar
House Debates Horton Butler Contested Seat in Missouri
The House began consideration of Horton vs Butler from Missouri's Twelfth district with 6 hours of debate. The majority urged vacancy of the seat due to fraud. the minority supported Butler's legal election. A vote to proceed passed 142 to 111 as lawmakers weighed pension and territorial government issues and new conference appointments followed.
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House Today
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Butler
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Bowie
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Senate
Alexander
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Barney
Wisconsin
Livingston
Georgia
Secretary of War
Victor Herbert's Fine Music at Willow Grove
Philharmonic program by Victor Herbert features evening afternoon and reading sessions at Willow Grove park with Fitts as performer and audience invited to enjoy a refined concert atmosphere at the Philadelphia venue.
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Victor Herbert
Willow Grove
Philadel
Senate confirms several federal appointments in executive session
The Senate in executive session confirmed John B. Richardson of Kansas as consul at Port Limon Porto Rico J M W Moore as receiver of public moneys at Prescott Arizona Fen Hildreth as register of the land office at Prescott Arizona George M Christian Edward Knott Fred A Field William H Darrough Lewis Miles William Melette and multiple postmaster appointments in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Iowa and the Indian Territory including Camden South Amboy Hav erford Allegheny Apollo Canton Milford and related districts.
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John B. Richardson
Kansas
United States
Port Limon
Porto Rico
J. M. W. Moore
Prescott
Arizona
Fen . &. Hildreth
Register of the Land Office
George M. Christian
Iowa
Edward Knott
Fred A. Field
Vermont
William H. Darrough
Indian Territory
Lewis Miles
Wiliam M. Melette
Nominations Sent to Senate for Customs Marshals and Army Ranks
The president submitted nominations including Isaac L. Patterson and Robert Smalls for Collectors of Customs, Walter F. Matthews and Frank S. Elkin as Marshals, Frank Beacon and Eugene B. Hyde as Receivers of Public Moneys, Geo F. French and Henry V. Hinman for Land Offices, and several Army officer promotions and rank changes effective March 2, 1899. Institutions named span Oregon South Carolina Virginia Nebraska Washington Florida and Tennessee.
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Willamette
Oregon
Robert Smalls
Beaufort
8. C
William Mahone
Petersburg
Walter F. Matthews
Frank
Geo. FE. French
North Platte
Neb
Henry V. Hinman
North Yakima
Joseph C. Byron
C. B. Baker
Infantry
John A. Barry
Third Cavalry
John P. Kelly
Florida
President Favors St Louis for GOP Convention
A Republican National League committee led by Isaac Miller Hamilton and James Sheridan met President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Payne to discuss campaign lines and the next national convention. The president favored St Louis as host around October 1 with many Republican governors expected to attend.
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Republican National League of the United States
Isaac Miller Hamilton
William L. Rohrer
James Sheridan
Chicago
William Noble
South McAllister
J. T
Roosevelt
Payne
Republican National Committee
League
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Soldiers Fire Toward Saloon in Rosslyn Clash
A Fort Myer mounted patrol guarded Rosslyn Virginia after a quarrel between Saloonkeeper Geary and soldiers. Private Harry C Pancoast was found with three bullet wounds in the back and lingered dangerously. Soldiers then fired into Geary's saloon wounding one inmate. officers opened an investigation and moved to curb further violence.
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Fort Myer
Rosslyn
Virginia
Potomac River
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Geary
Harry C. Pancoast
Artillery
Roosevelt in Washington Arrives After Rail Trip
President Roosevelt and party reached Washington on a Pennsylvania Railroad special at 10 35 am. He paused to greet the engine crew before proceeding to temporary official quarters. A man from Long Island forcibly grasped his hand and was dismissed.
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Roosevelt
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Long Island
White House
Naval appropriation bill reaches partial agreement
Congressional conferees approve most items in the naval bill but strike out the submarine torpedo boats provision and the increase in medical and pay corps. The Charleston naval station project is funded at 500 000 under one bureau. A government yard warship build provision remains unresolved for next session.
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Washington
Charleston
D. C
Health of Troops Good in Philippines May Report
Surgeon General Forwood releases Lt Col Heizmann report on health of troops in the Philippines for the month ending May 15. Sick rate stands at 6.01 percent, down from 6.24 percent, while deaths rise due to battle injuries and cholera.
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Forwood
C. L. Heizmann
Division
the Philippines
Bayan Mindanao
Money orders by cyphogram proposed for telegraph firms
Senator Penrose introduced a bill authorizing the Postmaster General to contract with any telegraph company to transmit money orders by cyphogram or other means between Philadelphia New York and Boston. If the experiment succeeds, it may be extended to other cities upon demand. Brokers of Philadelphia petitioned for the legislation.
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Mr. Teller
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Hale
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Bacon
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Penrose
Philadelphia
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Boston
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointments List
Washington June 27 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today with the listed sites including Bricedate and other small communities. The action adds new postal leadership to rural districts across the region.
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Washington
Cruelty a Cause of Spain's Decay
An observer denounces Spain's cruelty to animals as a sign of national decay citing brutal bullfighting practices especially horse involvement. He describes mangled horses, suffered donkeys, abused dogs, maimed pets, and child cruelty observed during travels, arguing such acts reflect a harsh society.
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Spain
Seville
Dee
Madrid
Russians Seek Siberia Movement 1901 Emigration Figures
St Petersburg report by the Associated Press shows 128700 people moved to Siberia in 1901, including 94700 emigrants 25000 intending emigrants pioneers and 9000 peasants seeking work, with 55000 returning. Returns exceed 1900. Poltava and central provinces saw the largest exodus due to land allotment after emancipation.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Siberia
Russia
Poltava
Explorers Arrive Safely in Addis Ababa From England
Advices from Adis Abeba announce the safe arrival of Fitzhugh Whitehouse of Newport R. I. and Lord Hindlip who started February 1 on an Upper Nile exploring trip. They were welcomed by King Menelik and planned to travel around Lake Rudolf and return via Massowah by September.
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Adis Abeba
Abyssinia
Fitzhugh Whitehouse
Newport
R. T
Lord Hindlip
England
Upper Nile
Menelik
Lake Rudolf
Massowah
Cadets Cleared in Sandhurst Fire Inquiry
A committee probing Sandhurst Military College fires exonerates cadets from arson suspicion. They say disturbances stem from cadets resentful at being linked to the blazes that disrupted cadet leave since April.
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London
Sandhurst Military College
Decree Closes 130 Religious Institutions in Paris
At a Cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace President Loubet signed a decree closing religious institutions that failed to comply with the law of associations. One hundred thirty establishments are involved and instructions were sent to prefectures this afternoon.
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Elysee Palace
Loubet
Decline of the Practicing Lawyer Warns of Extinction
An analysis by H. Gerald Chapin argues legal practice will shrink to scarce specialists within twenty years. Real estate work declines as title-insurance firms dominate. corporations fade with incorporation services. criminal defense and other areas shrink as costs rise and firms retool.
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H. Gerald Chapin
Wecceas
All Conquering Yankee Questioning University Invasion
The London Chronicle ponders whether Americans will raid European academia after seizing steamships railways and art galleries. It highlights Columbia University offering a chair in Chinese to Friedrich Hirth of Munich and warns of a precedent shaping future scholarly migrations.
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Sylvester
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Columbia
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London Chronicle
Weasel Attacks Infant in Sullivan County Home
A weasel entered William Woodard’s Pleasantville residence night past and bit his infant child in bed while the mother slept. Local authorities investigate the unusual animal encounter and assess any injuries to the child.
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Sullivan
Ind
Howse
William Woodard
Measantville
Woolward
Reading Route to New York Travel Plans Mentioned
Stand time tables indicate travelers on the Reading Route may not need extra waiting if they continue to New York. The note suggests smooth transfers and no additional layover requirements for through passengers.
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Reading
New York
Mrs Roosevelt Hosts Society Editors At White House Tea
The article notes Mrs. Roosevelt invited society editresses to a White House tea and reception. It describes how reporters who cover social events mingled with cabinet wives and diplomats, with the first lady guiding tactful entertainment amid rivalries. Belle Hagner assisted as private secretary.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Belle Hagner
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fremont scout dies at Circleville aged 90
Rich ard L. Owens long linked with John C Fremont’s 1843 expeditions died June 11 in Circleville Jackson County Kansas at age 90. Born in Maryland in 1812, Owens joined the Rocky Mountain trading party in 1834 and served as a trusted scout and artillery captain with Fremont.
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Kansas
Richard L. Owens
John C. Fremont
Rock Mountain
Ichard Owens
Maryland
Holton Signal
Ohio
Independence
Rocky Mountains
Kit Carson
Fremont
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Washington
Senator Benton
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Taos
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Maxwell
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Illinois
Kansas City Journal
Czar Dared Not Turn His Back Story From Bismarck
Legendary tale illustrates Emperor Nicholas I fearing danger among his subjects. Court physician prescribes massage for ailment in hopes of bearing an heir. Frederick William IV supplies Prussian guards to perform rubbing, returning to Berlin with gifts as proof of loyalty.
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Frederick Wiliam IV
Prncasian Guard
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