Federation Opposes Expansion Policy At Labor Convention
At the American Federation of Labor annual meeting in Kansas City delegates voted almost unanimously against a standing army and imperial expansion. The debate spanned five hours with Gompers and several leaders urging opposition to expansion and a peace alliance with Britain. A minority defended expansion led by Samuel G. Donnelly, but the resolution carried with only a few dissenting votes.
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Washington
John Ball
Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
United States
Gomers
Henry Lloyd
Boston
Spain
Samuel &. Donnelly
New York
International Typographical Union
Great Britain
Donnelly
Lloyd
Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
J. Kent
Nebraska
Gompers
Coton Labo
Stewart Reed
Machinists
Chicago
Ared
Nista
Mpers
Atlanta
South
Each House Passes A Pension Bill In Record Time
Washington December 16 The urgent deficiency appropriation bill for army and navy for six months displaced the Nicaragua canal bill in the senate yesterday. The House passed the bill in twenty minutes without criticism, topping all previous records for speed, with debate focusing on keeping volunteer soldiers in service. The canal debate continued and adjournment was set for Monday.
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Washington
Dez
Army
Senate
House
Admiral Dewey on insurgents and Philippines policy
Manila reports quote Admiral Dewey claiming the insurgents are friendly after visits by American warships and soldiers. He says some leaders bluff resistance for better terms, urges back pay settlement for Aguinaldo's troops, and notes a large opportunity for American planters and miners. He dismisses hidden German designs and says he is ready to defend the position.
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Manila
Dewey
United States
Aguinaldo
Settte
Germany
Philippines
American Peace Commissioners Head Home from Paris
Paris December 16 American peace delegates plan to sail from Havre aboard the St Louis tonight. Avoncillo representing Aguinaldo files a protest and praises the Philippine leader calling him noble and gallant. He claims Wood and American consuls urged recognition of Philippine independence before the war. Also a medical ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a 26 cent price.
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Otto Heintz
Equitable
St. Louis
L. C. Nelson
Heintz
Nelson
Carter
Paris
Havre
Avoncillo
Aguinaldo
Aguil Ido
Philippine Republic
Wood
Petrel
Singapore
Hong Kong
Cavite
Appropriate Christmas Gifts Selections Held for Delivery
The store invites customers to choose suitable Christmas gifts and notes they can hold items for Christmas delivery if requested. Items are available for pickup or delivery as the season demands.
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