Congress Considers Bills and Probes Across Agencies
Lawmakers debate conspiracy definitions in injunctions and commerce department creation while pure food and Hill silver bills stall. Cannon cites a near billion-dollar session total with Isthmian Canal costs and a naval build plan amid probes into the Philippines Cuba and Danish West Indies affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Colombia
Omnibus Public
Philippines
Philippine Committee of the
Senate
Cuba
Danish West Indian Islands
McGuire Compromises in Carpenters Deficit Case
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America nears a settlement with ex secretarial official P J McGuire. He paid 1000 of 2000 pledged to settle a 10074 98 deficit, resigns, waives back salary, and a bond suit may end. The General Executive Board backs the compromise and urges unions to vote yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Carpenters
P. J. McGuire
McGuire
Brotherhood
Philadelphia
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Alance
Francis Shank Brown
W. D. Huber
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Huber
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolpere
America
Pee
Unit Brotherhood of Caters and Joiners
Amaricg
I. J. McGuire
Aera Tecretary
The
United
Arpenters
Jomeese
Amie
J. McGuras
Congress Holds Sunday Session to Honor Dead
The House of Representatives met on Sunday for the first time in ninety years to honor late Reps Amos J. Cummings of New York and Peter J. Otey of Virginia. Marine Band played in the lobby. eulogies honored both men as members and public tributes concluded with a 3:25 PM adjournment until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Peter J. Otey
Virginia
Moody
Marine Band
Galeries
Typographical Union, No. 6
House
Journal
Cannon
Cummings
Samuel J. Randall
William D. Kelley
Benjamin Butterworth
Cox
Mr. Cummings
Messrs. McClellan
Foss
Illinois
Sulzer
Myer
Louisiana
McCall
Massachusetts
Clark
Missouri
Dayton
West Virginia
Goldfogle
Lester
Hooker
Representative Otey
Messrs. Jones
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Lanham
Texas
Hay
Morris
Minnesota
Swanson
DeArmond
Rixey
Graff
W. W. Kitchen
North Carolina
Lamb
Toppan Case Shocking: Insanity Saves Nurse From Death Penalty
Alienists declare the Jane Toppan case the most interesting in criminology as she is adjudged insane after confessing to killing thirty one patients. Doctors cite moral perversion and lack of clear motive, noting her early life shows troubling signs from age twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Toppan
Barnstable
Mass
Miss Toppan
Mrs. Toppan
Walice
Guilt and relief intertwine as killer’s secret aids escape
A narrative of a woman who takes inward glee in knowing she caused upheaval and uses offers of sympathy to shield herself from detection. Her partial relief comes from occasional urges to kill and efforts to save the poisoned person, masking the crime.
McKinley Tablet Unveiled in Metropolitan Church
A white marble tablet bearing gold lettering honoring William McKinley was unveiled at Metropolitan M. E. Church in Washington. The ceremony drew Roosevelt, Cortelyou, Fairbanks, Grosvenor, and Rep Taylor, with Rev Bristol and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William McKinley
Thomas H. Anderson
Ohio
M. E
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Frank Bristol
Fairbanks
Grosvenor
Robert W. Taylor
Congress
McKinley
Oe United
President Roosevelt Signs Isthmian Canal Bill
The Isthmian canal bill grants the President power to acquire Panama Company assets not exceeding 40 million dollars including rights and lands on the Isthmus of Panama and Panama Railway stock. It authorizes exclusive Colombian territory control for a Panama canal and permits alternative Nicaragua route if title issues block Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
New
Panama Canal Company
Nee
Panama
Paria
Panama Railway Company
Republic of Colombia
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Tse
Colombia
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Muslin Underwear and Garments Sale Highlights
Classified notice describes muslin undergarments including corset covers petticoats and chemises with lace, embroidery, and pleats. Also features long kimonas in colored striped lawn with ruffle collars and wide folds, offered at promotional prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Nottingham
Lespool
White Goods Specials Kick Off New Week At Bargain Prices
Local store launches a white goods sale featuring fabrics by the yard and dress materials. Items include Persian Lawn 48 inches wide and Organdie with various widths and yard prices, plus Paris Muslin and French Batiste in midrange costs. Novelty fabrics and tucks offered for waists and dresses with multiple yardage options and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Congress near adjournment as Philippine bill nears end
Washington June 20 Congress is close to adjournment with a decision on the Philippine civil government bill looming. Both houses expect to finish within a day or two after the conference report is accepted, likely by Tuesday or Wednesday, barring extended debate on remaining measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Session closes after landmark adjournment hour
After adopting the adjournment hour resolution both chambers end their session with clean calendars and a sense of significant achievements across the board.
American trade with Scotland grows on solid basis
Washington reports that trade with Scotland is expanding based on a 1901 Commercial Relations extract. Edinburgh Consul Rufus Fleming notes strong demand for American machine tools and machinery, with durable, lower priced tools gaining favor over English equivalents and rising appetite for labor saving devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scotland
State Department
Frederick Emory
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Rufus Fleming
Edinburgh
Sheffield
United States
Ringing Rocks Park Meeting Route Mentioned on Rail Line
Fragmentary text describes an account of a camp meeting via Pennsylvania Railroad with references to Ringing Rocks Park and towns including Patterson and Pottevillie. Details are unclear but indicate travel and meeting logistics on a rail route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Ringing Bocks Tark
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Department of Commerce
Committee On Commerce
Pure Food Congress
House Committee On Commerce
Pacific Islands
Revenue Cutter Service
Porto Rico
Martinique
Young Men's Christian Association
Alaska
Marshal de Rochambeau
Cummings and
Otey
Sabbath—Marine Band
Marks Bros
Louis XV
Batiste
M. E. Church
Army
Navy
Priona
Rees
Nainsook
Ecru Batiste
Ayaa Og
Madras
Conoe Bane
Pottstown
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