Eloquent Oration By Beveridge Sparks Senate Display
In Washington on January 9 Senator Beveridge of Indiana delivered a maiden Senate address on the Philippines. He declared the archipelago will be held and governed simply, drawing loud applause and a stern response from Senator Hoar who questioned his claims. The session also saw a resolution by Senator Allen for war transport details.
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Beveridge Defends Philippines Policy in Senate Address
Indiana Senator Beveridge urged a strong American role in governing the Philippines arguing self government is unattainable for the islands and that military rule is necessary. He outlined a simple, uniform framework with American judges and English schooling, while contrasting with critics who warn against imperial overreach.
Philippine Debate and War Responsibility Shown in Senate
Mr Hear argues against charging men who opposed the war while acknowledging bloodshed. He notes no time when independence assurances from Otis could have ended the war. Mr Hoar reads official reports and promises fuller discussion. Senate adjourns after failed bill due to lack of a quorum.
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Senator Hoar Inquires On Philippine Communications
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts introduced a resolution asking the President to disclose all communications related to Aguinaldo and Philippine affairs, including proclamations and constitutions presented by Aguinaldo or allied bodies. The measure also seeks the President to report any department approvals or disapprovals and to share information in Washington without delay. The resolution was laid over for tomorrow after an objection.
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Inquiry on Philippine government prior to 1808
Senator Hawling of Utah introduced a resolution directing the Philippine committee to inquire into the form of government in the Philippines before December 10 1808 and Spain's actual control. The inquiry asks what insurgent or revolutionary regimes or dictatorships existed and whether sovereign power can be claimed without actual control under international law.
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Trans-Pacific Cable Hearing Before House Committee
Washington January 9. The House committee on commerce held a hearing with Pacific Cable Co executives Messrs Schrymeer and Baylies discussing a proposed private trans-Pacific cable. They outlined a route from a line to Honolulu Midway Island Guam Luzon with a Guam Japan branch totaling 8285 miles while urging private ownership over government control. Admiral John Irwin and Frank B Thurber supported private routes. The committee set January 23 for government officer hearings and asked War and Navy secretaries for information.
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Proclamation Prorogues Newfoundland Legislature to Feb 1
The Governor Sir Hugh McCall in New Foundland issues a proclamation proroguing the assembly until February 1. Negotiations with the British cabinet over the French above modus vivendi are not yet finished but expected to be completed soon. If settled by end of next week, a further proclamation will summon the legislature on February 1 to begin business.
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Jury unable to agree in Biddeford case
Biddeford January 9 The case of C A Weeton against Hortense Bond went to a four member jury yesterday and after several hours out they could not reach a verdict. At 8 pm the jurors were dismissed and the case will be tried before another jury at the next term of court.
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Christie Released From Training Duties By Princeton
Capt Williamson Pell announced that Jane Walter Christie will be released from training the football team next term and is unlikely to be engaged to train the baseball team in the coming spring at Princeton New Jersey.
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Trial performance nightmare in vaudeville ends in retreat
A young hopeful recounts her unannounced debut at a vaudeville house. After endured rejection and a manager demanding changes she altered her skirt and faced a nervous audience. Four familiar faces watched her falter then she fled to hide as a typewriter by trade.
Diamonds for ballast in Rhodes escape joke
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip imagines Cecil Rhodes using diamonds as ballast during a balloon escape, highlighting his resourcefulness and wealth with a witty airborne advantage. The remark plays on Rhodes's big-name status and the era’s balloon travel imagery.
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Neighborly Ties and The Telephone Social Factor
A Chicago reader notes that the telephone enhances neighborly ties and social contact. The commenter agrees, saying they would not have called on nearby neighbors without the telephone, highlighting the device as a social facilitator.
Portland Post Office Schedules and Mail Arrivals
Corrected to October 2 1499 the Portland Post Office lists office hours and mail arrival times for many routes. It covers Sunday exceptions, department hours, city business sections, street collections, and numerous regional through lines including Boston Maine Western Maine Central Knox and Lincoln Grand Trunk and local Cape Cottage and Camp Courtney routes with specific arrival and close times.
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Boston and Philadelphia Wharton Fine Letter Frow
Fragmentary OCR hints at a financial or trade note involving Boston and Philadelphia, with possible names Hart and Wharton. Readable elements point to a cross city financial issue or fine, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text. If clarified, update to restore concrete actions, dates, or entities.
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