Philippine revenue bill passes House with mixed party votes
The House approved a Philippine revenue measure by 162 to 128. Five Republicans joined Democrats against the bill, while three Democrats voted with Republicans for it. The bill imposes the Dingley rates on Philippine goods and Philippine commission rates on goods to the United States, plus tonnage taxes on maritime traffic through January 1, 1905, with duties going to the Philippine treasury.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
House
Messrs
Terrell
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Heatwale
Eddy and
Stevens
Minnesota
Hobertson
Davey
Broussard
Louisiana
Meyer
Foster
Warner
Illinois
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Philippines
Hepburn
Lowe
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Henry
Texas
Williams
Missouri
McCall
Reublican
Green
MrClellan
New York
Philippine Commission
Phillippines
Philippine Treasury
Schley Files Bill of Exceptions After Court Findings
Admiral Schley, through counsel, filed with the Navy secretary his bill of exceptions to the court of inquiry findings and a letter seeking to be heard on objections to Admiral Dewey's individual opinion. Attorneys for Sampson prepare to file further objections. Secretary Long held conference and indicated no oral argument for Lampoon's protest, preferring a written protest.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Dewey
Keynor
Teague
Captain Parker
Long
Lemby
Hanns
Judge Advocate
Raynor
Admiral Lampoon
Judge Rayner and Leasgue prepare objections to court findings
In Washington on December 19 Judge Rayner and Leascue traveled to Baltimore to work on the statement of objections Admiral Schley was allowed to file. The process is expected to take several days as they prepare the submission. Senator McComas met with Secretary Long seeking an extension of the filing deadline.
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Washington, D
Rayner
Leascue
Baltimore
Admiral Schley
McComas
Maryland
Davy Department
Nominations Sent to Senate for Governors and Justices
The president sent nominations including Miguel A. Otero for New Mexico governor and Benjamin S. Baker as associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Levi R. Devis and Frederick Mailer were named receivers of public moneys at Sundance and Santa Fe respectively, with additional Department of Justice appointments announced yesterday.
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Washington
Senate
Miguel A. Otero
New Mexico
Benjamin S. Baker
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Levi R. Devis
Sundance
Wye
Frederick Mailer
Santa Fe
N. M
Department of Justice
Early Action Expected on Treaty Ratifications
Lord Pauncefote and Secretary Hay discussed the next steps to finalize the treaty replacing the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Ratifications may be exchanged in about a month after King Edward ratifies. The British copy will be sent to Washington for exchange, likely occurring in Washington per Pauncefote.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
State Department
Hay
Senate
Edward
London
Rising tensions signal imminent Colombia Venezuela conflict
Semi official reports from Washington indicate active hostilities may begin between Colombia and Venezuela. Delays stem from arms shortages, now being addressed as the British steamer Ban Rich, once suspected for arming Boer forces, is said to be chartered by Colombia and is near Colon awaiting cargo distribution to troops.
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Washington
Colombia
Venezuela
Ban Rich
South Africa
Colon
Rural free delivery routes announced for three towns
Washington reports that rural free delivery will begin February 1 with routes in Dakota City Dakota county and Juniata Adams county each on a twenty to twenty six mile line serving about 475 to 500 people per route. Carriers named include Edward J McKeenan Orville Butler and Oscar H Van Shentz.
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Washington
Dakota City
Dakota County
Edward J. McKeenan
Juniata
Adams Cunty
Orville Butler
Syracuse
Otoe County
Oscar H. van Shentz
Nebraska Senators and Committee Assignments Dec 18
The Nebraska Senators Millard and Dietrich receive committee assignments. Millard serves on Interstate Commerce, Interoceanic Canals, Civil Service and Retrenchment, Mississippi Improvement and Tributaries, Revolutionary Claims, and Potomac River Front. Dietrich is named to Philippines, Coast Defense, Indian Depredations, Irrigation, Five Civilized Tribes, and Indian Lands Trespass committees.
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Mississippi
Dietrich
Philippines
Siamese King Invited to Visit United States
Senator Frye introduced a joint resolution authorizing the president to invite the king of Siam to visit the United States. The preamble notes the king’s desire to visit Bangkok’s ambassador and the resolution states he shall be invited to become the nation’s guest during his stay.
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Siam
Washington, D. C
Frye
United States
Bangkok
Dentist Sues for 20000 Over Alleged Inferior Alcohol
Dr. W. B. Smith of Fairbury Nebraska sues W. F. Goetze of St Joseph Missouri in circuit court seeking 20000 damages. Smith claims blindness resulted from consuming inferior alcohol sold by Goetze.
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Fairbury
Neb
W. B. Smith
St. Joseph
W. F. Goetze
Smith
Horse for Roosevelt Arrives from Interior Cap to Ship to Washington
A letter from Captain John Cora in Morocco reports a fine blooded Arabian saddle horse expected to reach him about December 10. The animal will be shipped to Washington for President Roosevelt's use.
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Roosevelt
Manchester
John Cora
Morocco
Washington
Retire Hawaiian Money Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator today introduced a bill in the Senate proposing the retirement of the Hawaiian coinage and currency. The measure aims to eliminate Hawaiian money in favor of standard United States currency.
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Washington, D. C
Jjet
Senate
Treat With Brigands In Constantinople
W W Peet treasurer of the Turkish mission in Constantinople and Mr Gargilo dragonman of the United States legation prepared to approach brigands holding Miss Lone captive. They aim to secure her release in exchange for rajcom money per Washington instructions. Mme Tska’s baby remains alive and well.
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Constantinople
W. W. Peet
Mr. Gargilo
Miss Lone
Washington
Rajcom
Mme
Tska
Smith resigns as postmaster general to return to press work
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia tendered his formal resignation as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin will be nominated as his successor after the holiday recess. Smith will resume editorship of the Philadelphia Press, remaining until January 15 if needed.
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Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Smith
Philadelphia Press
Payne
Senate
James A Gary
Maryland
Gage Urges Tougher Jail Terms for Repeat Counterfeiters
Secretary Gage sent to congress a draft bill to stiffen penalties for repeat counterfeiters. He cites 600 yearly convictions with about half involving prior offenders. He recommends a maximum on the second conviction, the maximum plus five years on the third, and twenty five years on the fourth.
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Washington, D. C
Gage
Congress
Influenza strikes horses causing deaths in Nebraska
In Columbus Nebraska on December 18 officials report a horse influenza outbreak causing numerous fatalities. Patrick Murray, a leading county farmer who imported multiple carloads from western ranges last summer, has lost over twenty horses.
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Columbus
Neb
Patrick Murray
Gets a Heavy Endowment
CHICAGO December 18 The University of Chicago received 1,165,000 in gifts at its fortieth convocation President Harper announced the endowment Rockefeller led donors with 1,000,000 for the general endowment fund and added 250,000 for generalpoed s
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
John D. Rockefeller
Senate Hears Jones Resolution Extending Schley Thanks
In Washington on December 17 1901 Senate members heard Senator Jones of Arkansas introduce a joint resolution praising Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and his command for their conduct in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago Cuba on July 3 1898. The measure was referred to naval affairs as Schley aides consult with counsel Isidor Rayner and M A Teague while Admiral Dewey declines comment on court findings. Schley forwards thanks via letter to the Associated Press noting the flood of supportive letters and his inability to respond personally due to volume.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
Winfield
Schley
Santiago
Cuba
Isidor Rayner
M. A. Teague
Court of Inquiry
Dewey
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Winfield Scott Schley
Debate Planned Over Philippine Tariff Bill in House
Washington plans for a three day debate on the Philippine tariff bill begin today with four and a half hours for each side. Chairman Payne opens in about 45 minutes and Danzell closes the debate before Wednesday's vote.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Payne
Danzell
Pennsylvania
Mrs Benine Restored to Civil Service Eligibles List
The Civil Service Commission restores the name of Mrs Lolanda Benine to the eligible list for appointment after her acquittal in the murder case of James Seymour Ayres Jr. Her exam for skilled laborer at the government printing office had been held up pending the trial.
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Benine
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Lolanda Benine
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Civil Service
Ayres
Bonine
Government Printing Office
Trotting Mare Janice Dies of Pneumonia in California
Janice, a celebrated American trotting queen, died of pneumonia at Pierce Brothers' Santa Rosa stock farm in Santa Rosa California. She had just returned from the eastern circuit where she and stablemate Dolly Dillon had earned over $10,000 in winnings.
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Janice
Santa Rosa
Cal
Pierce Brothers
Dolly Dillon
Mrs Osborne Arrives in Frisco with Consul General Osborne's Body
Mrs Luther W. Osborne, widow of the late Samoa consul general, arrived in San Francisco on the Sonoma with her husband’s body. The casket will be taken east for interment.
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San Francisco
Luther W. Osborne
Samoa
Sonoma
Suit Against Bishop Matz In Rome Report
Rome reports Father Cushing an American priest who clashed with Bishop Matz of Colorado has begun legal proceedings in Rome accusing the bishop of illegal arrest.
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Matz
Rome
The
Messagerie
Father Cushing
Colorado
Bank of Spain Weekly Report Highlights Changes
Madrid reports the Bank of Spain week ended Saturday showing gold in hand up 26 000 pesetas and silver in hand up 863 000 pesetas while notes in circulation fell by 3 847 000 pesetas.
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Bank of Spain
Madrid
Tremendous Snow Strikes Eastern Montana
Billings dispatch reports one of the heaviest snowfalls on record across eastern Montana. Snow blanketed towns with deep drifts, closing roads and disrupting daily life as residents prepared for continued wintry conditions.
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Montana
Billings
Mont
Treaty ratified Hay-Pauncefote canal by 72 to 1 vote
Washington December 17 the senate approved the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty by 72 to 1 after five hours of closed door debate. Senator Teller led the opposition with a dozen or more brief speeches and others including Clay Fairbanks McCumber McLaurin Culberson Mallory Mason Tillman Bacon and Bate spoke for or against the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Hay-Pauncefote Isthmian Canal
Teller
Clay
Fairbanks
McCumber
McLaurin
Mississippi
Culberson
Mallory
Mason
Tillman
Bacon
Bate
United States
Great Britain
Roosevelt adopts plan to gather info on southern appointees
President Roosevelt plans to secure information from democratic senators and representatives on southern office applicants. He met with Louisiana figures Foster McEnery Broussard and Alabama reps Clayton Thompson Wiley about appointments. A list of about fifty candidates from New Orleans port collector to minor offices was discussed, with possible reappointments of Vaughan Bryan and Bingham in the middle district roles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
Foster and McEnery
Broussard
Louisiana
New Orleans
Clayton, Thompson and
Wiley
Alabama
Messrs
Vaughan
Bryan
Bingham
Middle District
Internal Revenue
Mrs McKinley’s Condition Remains Serious in Canton
In Chicago December 17 relatives report Mrs McKinley does not improve and show little hope of living long. Lt James McKinley, U S S, says his Canton aunt remains in the same condition as after the president’s funeral with no improvement anticipated.
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Chicago
Hil
Hay Accepts McKinley Memorial Eulogy Invitation
The congressional joint committee for McKinley memorial events secured Secretary Hay's consent to deliver the address. Hay preferred another choice but will perform the distinguished service, signaling official recognition of the late president.
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Hey
Washington
Houses of
Congress
Hay
McKinley
Illinois Central Train Crash Kills and Maims Strongly
In Rockford Illinois on December 16 a head on collision between eastbound passenger No 4 and a Chicago through freight in a bend killed or reported missing eight people and injured eleven. Survivors struggled amid burning cars in 20 degree cold with two hours before relief arrived.
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Rockford
Illinois Central
Ireme
Perryville
Chicago
Schley Ready to Act as Rayner Advises
Rear Admiral Schley notified Attorney General Isidor Rayner that he is prepared to take any action the attorney general advises. Rayner plans to meet the admiral in Washington early this week to discuss the course of action. He doubts a congressional probe, favors court prosecution, and this week will consult on the next steps. A telegram offering 10,000 for expenses for further prosecution was declined.
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Baltimore
W. 5S. Schley
Isidor Rayner
Rayner
Washington
Storm devastates Eastern Pennsylvania with heavy losses
A historic storm battered Eastern and Central Pennsylvania last night, killing at least four people. Rivers including the Schuylkill Lehigh Susquehanna and Juniata rose up to fifteen feet, flooding dozens of counties and causing massive railroad and mining losses. Bridges were washed away and rail traffic halted across multiple lines.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Lehigh
Susquehanna
Juniata
Philadelphia & Reading
Northern Central
Lahigh Valley
New Jersey Central
Pioneer Butte miner William L. Farland dies at 67
Butte veteran William L. Farland founder of the city’s mining boom died of pneumonia aged 67. In the 1860s he located major Butte mines built the first silver mill and produced the first bullion bar. He allied with United States Senator Clark in early camp mining deals.
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Butte
Mont
William L. Farland
Farland
United States
Clark
Deputy Food Official Targets Pure Cider Vinegar Fraud
Lincoln Neb December 16 Deputy Food Commissioner Bassett announces a crackdown on purveyors selling pure cider vinegar to merchants at 2 cents a gallon and allowing retailers to charge customers 25 cents a gallon, yielding a healthy margin.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bassett
Chicago Faces Record Cold for December
Chicago endured its coldest December day in 30 years as the thermometer plunged to 21 degrees below zero for three hours. Clearing skies and subsiding winds later lifted the temperature to 3 degrees below zero by night.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Senate to vote on Hay Fauncefo te treaty before holidays
Washington reports the senate will adjourn for holidays after voting on the Hay Fauncefo te treaty. Senator Teller will open the remarks with others following, while opposition concedes ratification is certain. The week may also see action on Nicaragua canal rights of way and Knox’s nomination, with House debate on Philippine revenues and Porto Rican duties amid party splits.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Morgan
Nicaragua
Chamber
Knox
Admiral Schley
House
Philippine Islands
Ways and Means
McCall
Massachusetts
Mr. Littlefield
Maine
Young Casper Brother Feared Lost in Wyoming Storm
A Casper man reports a young outsider named Hemingway, brother of Casper Civil Engineer Hemingway, likely perished in last Thursday's storm. He set out for a neighboring ranch, never arrived, and friends fear death. A searching party traverses the plains seeking him.
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Cheyenne
Wryo
Casper
Hemingway
Farmer John McQuaid Dies After Exposure in Snow Drift
John McQuaid a Stanton Wisconsin farmer died from exposure after being found in a snow drift beside a road near Houston. He reportedly fell from a wagon during extreme cold conditions yesterday.
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New Richmond
Wis
John McQuaid
Stanton
McQuaid
Houston
Tragic Crossing: Emil Zable Killed by Train No. 101
Waterloo Neb December 16 Emil Zable was struck and killed instantly by Union Pacific train No 101 while crossing the tracks in his buggy with side curtains up. He did not notice the approaching train.
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Waterloo
Neb
Emil Zable
Union Pacific
Stockman Frozen to Death Near Trumbull Nebraska
A 60 year old man named T. T. Garnett was returning from a sale with his son when he left the party to tend cattle and was never seen again. His body was found later, the exact location and circumstances indicating exposure in the northwest part of the county near Trumbull.
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Harvard
Neb
Trumbull
T. T. Garnett
Trumbul
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