Senate debates on army bill and Philippines discussants
National Senate sessions discussed the army reorganization bill with amendments on corporal and private counts for cavalry. Senator Mallory and others weighed exigencies of service and potential Cuba needs as eulogies for Senator Gear filled much of the day. A War Department report request on Philippine education and Arthur Marshall anniversary plans also appeared in proceedings.
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Tudela
Pénate
Bacon
Louisiana
Phillippines
Mallory
Florida
Cuba
Senate
John H.gear
Iowa
Washington
Kyle
South Dakota
McArthur
Philippines
Lindsay
Kentucky
The
United States
Joan,Marshall
Senate blocks Harlan nomination for attorney general
In a senate session yesterday an attempt to confirm James Harlan son of Justice Harlan to be attorney general for Puerto Rico failed after Sen Pettigrew objected. Foraker Spooner urged withdrawal of objections, praising Harlan as an excellent lawyer and gentleman, while Pettigrew said appointing two Supreme Court sons to key posts is indecent.
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James 8. Harlan
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
F ‘Orte ‘Rico
Pettigrew
Foraker
Spooner United
Harlan i
Debate on Army hazing sparks calls for Army reform
The discussion centered on hazing at West Point with senators Aven Money and McCumber calling it brutality and cowardice. Mississippi’s senator warned a cadet would kill assailants if needed and Allen urged strong action against hazing.
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West Point Military Academy
Aven
Money
Mississippi
McCumber
Allen
Return of Hon Matt Quay Stuns Senate in Floral Spectacle
Friday January 8 reports a unique senate scene honoring the seating of Senator Matt Quay of Pennsylvania. The body passed a bill on sub-ports of entry and delivery in the Hawaiian Islands and approved compensation for district life saving service superintendents at 2500 annually, except the eighth district head at 1500.
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Matt
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Mawaiian Islands
Senate finalizes army reorganization bill amid amendments
On Saturday January 19 the senate approved the army reorganization bill amendments by a 43 to 23 vote with four Democrats voting for it. Spooner of Wisconsin and Hoar were noted, and the bill moves to conference committees as many minor amendments were rejected. January 21 under a special order.
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Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Congress
Miinor
Senate and House clash over inauguration ceremonies
The house failed to complete river and harbor bill after 26 pages were disposed of. A senate resolution to fund $7,000 for inauguration expenses triggered a partisan dispute over which body controls the ceremonies, leading to a recommittal requesting a joint committee for the inaugural events.
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House
Friends of
Senate
Dalzell
Hepburn
River and Harbor Bill Clears House With Near Sixty Million
The river and harbor appropriation bill passed the house after a week of debate. It accommodates about 60 million dollars with 23 million in direct appropriations. Chairman Hull reported back the DeArmond resolution on war department information about General Chaffee and looting in China, with the recommendation to table. A War Department letter cited delays in obtaining the information until after the current congress.
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House
River and Harbor Committee
Hull
DeArmond
War Department
General Chaffee
China
Secretary of ‘War
Postal laws revision bill discussed in Senate
Yesterday the Senate spent the day on a 2921 page bill to revise and codify postal laws as a continuing measure not to affect appropriations or conference reports. Some attempts to amend for mail employees were resisted.
Bill on Cramp shipbuilding claims against armor plate delay
The bill before the court of claims seeks damages for William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Co of Philadelphia totaling 1 367 244 dollars for delays in supplying armor plate and materials for the battleships Massachusetts and Indiana and the cruisers New York and Columbia. The measure faces steady opposition led by McDermott of New Jersey and Robb of Missouri. The House Saturday devoted time to postal codification and debated star route contracts, ultimately defeating the plan to let contracts only to nearby route interests. The army reorganization bill stalled in conference, while several bills passed including 15 days annual leave for navy yard and arsenal employes and land entry provision for the Lower Brule agency in South Dakota.
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House
McDermott
New Jersey
Robb
Missouri
Senate
Hull
Military Committee
Richards
Tenn
Lower Brule Indian Agency
South Dakota
Debates Over Groat Bill Spar Over Food Law
In Salt Lake City Utah on January 17 heated exchanges marked the session as Heber Benson Charles Crane and T D Wilson spoke against the Groat bill urging state rights and a pure food law. Resolutions were adopted endorsing a pure food law and opposing Groat with Wadsworth substitute favored.
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Lake City
Utah
Steele- Concussian
Heber Benson
Charles Crane
T. D. Wilson
Illinois
Harris
Iowa
Harrison
Kuplin
Missouri
Springer
Wadsworth
Wilson
National Livestock Association
SOLDIERS TO START HOME FROM MANILA VOYAGE
The Buford arrives at Manila with the Thirty-sixth regiment to land at Luneta and sail for San Francisco January 25 aboard the Pennsylvania. Some men will join Manila police under Gen. Bell. Indiana sails home with sick soldiers after Relief returns from Apia. Philippine Commission approves free trade in domestic produce for Jolo and issues licenses to seafaring masters.
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United States
Buford
Manila
Vigan
Luzon
Luneta
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
J. F. Bell
Indiana
Apia
Philippine Commission
Jolo Archipelago
Philippine
Wild Engine Kills Porter in Rock Island Collision
A Rock Island engine No. 83 escaped its moorings at Council Bluffs Ia on January 17 and crashed into a Wabash passenger train. Porter Jesse Bell was killed when thrown under the coach as the two trains collided at the switch.
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Rock Island
Council Bluffs
Jesse Bell
Rock ‘Island
Columbia Calendar for 1901 Edition Released
The 1901 Columbia desk calendar arrives, marking sixteen years of publication. It preserves the familiar form with improved press work and binding while keeping the original calendar concept and contributor content intact. Distributed by the American Bicycle Co. Hartford, Connecticut.
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Columbia Desk
American Bicycle Co
Columbia
Hartford
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Peruna advertised as remedy for la grippe and catarrh
Letters from Frances M Anderson Samuel M York and Caroline J Kahl praise Peruna for curing la grippe and related catarrhal deafness hemorrhages and pulmonary trouble. They claim rapid recovery after two to three bottles and urge others to try the remedy with gratis advice offered from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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The
Higher M Educational League
Astoria
Washington, D. C
Frances M. Anderson
la Grippe
Peruna
Samuel M. York
Union Grove
Ala
Caroline J. Kahl
Otisco
Ind
Caroline J.kabi
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
French subscribers use phones as morning wake alarms
A common use of the telephone by French country subscribers is to wake them at a set hour. People who want an alarm call simply inform the telephone administration the night before of the desired waking time.
Chicago public school teachers payroll rises past half million a month
Chicago's public school payroll now tops $500,000 monthly with 6 200 teachers principals and superintendents on the roll. An advertising pitch from drug firms and pharmacies promises restorative cures and nerve and health tonics amid the period's sales language.
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Chicago
Army. of
Seachers
Prince of Wales Wears Creaseless Trousers Three Years
Detroit Journal notes a humorous assertion that the prince of Wales has worn creaseless trousers for three years without discovery. The item plays on fashion and royal reporting, reflecting gossip tones and light whimsy in a clipping.
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Prince of Wales
Detroit
Journal
Berger Lincoln painting to join Berlin consulate exhibit
Anthony Berger’s celebrated oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln shown at the Frankfort gallery will soon be displayed at the United States consulate in Berlin. Berger values the painting at about $3,000. He notes Lincoln lived forty nine years in the United States and James Gordon reports from Chicago.
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Lincoln
Anthony Berger
Abraham Lincoln
Frankfort Art Gallery
United States
Berlin
Berger
Pirar
United. ‘States
James. Gordon
Chicago
Grain-O Grain-Of Promises Coffee Substitute Trial
Try Grain-O to-day to replace coffee with a drink made from pure grains. It suits children and adults, has a mocha-like flavor, and is gentle on the stomach. Sold by all grocers at a low price per package.
Centumies Queen of Holland to visit Paris for wedding preparations
The Queen of Holland with her mother plans a Paris trip for shopping and trying on outfits as the wedding approaches. Official visits will be arranged, and hotel apartments have been provisionally engaged.
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Paris
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