Senators Debate Treaty as Army Bill Advances
In Washington on January 1 1900 Senators clash over the peace treaty with Spain and Indian appropriations. Mr Carter warns against approving pending resolutions while warning against undermining U S authority in the Philippines. The House speeds through army measure provisions including size limits and officer promotions amid heated exchanges. The session ends with party lines and questions about future governance of territories.
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Philippines
House
Washington
Jan
Allison
Senate
Jones
Ark
Macon
Garter
Mont
Carter
Tle
Isiaheia
Congress
Demagogue label stirs debate in Mahon speech
In a fiery exchange Mahon defends his stance amid accusations of demagoguery as he critiques party purges and the Chicago platform. He urges reform in army appointments while blasting incompetence and favoritism in military ranks during the wartime period.
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Mahon
Eev
Simpson
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Demagege
Chicago
Democratic Party
Democratic Anplawer
House
Cuonmmpings
Dem. N.Y
Congress
Maton
Quartermaster General's Department
The
Hull
Army and Navy Club
McKinley
Mehon
Bills Presented in Harrisburg House Session
Harrisburg Jan. 00 Mr Duttera of Adams presented a bill to lay flat rails on township road tracks and to macadamize bedehall between rails. Additional bills include appropriations for Mendville city felled by Meadville and Fort Hendricks purchase, forest preservation, hawkers housing, mechanics liens, and a fuel lines act. Calendar cleared of first readings and session adjourned to 11 Tuesday morning.
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Harrisburg
Duttera
Adams
Relle
Cutehoall
Crawford
Mendville
Meadville
Stranahan
Orisford
Spatz
Lerks
Nyce
Philadelphia
Voorhees
Melnemann Hospital
Smith
Snyder
Fort Hendricks
Keaton
Governor appoints five to state National Guard posts
Harrisburg reports five gubernatorial appointments sent to the senate for approval. John V. Shoemaker of Philadelphia is named surgeon general of the National Guard, Theoras Potter Jr. of Philadelphia is named quartermaster general, Kiwin Robbins of Greensburg is named commissary general, Rev. George E. Rei of Carlisle is named state librarian.
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Harrisburg
Senate
John V. Shoemaker
Philadelphia
National Guard
Pennsylyvania
Theoras Potter, Jr
Kiwin
Robbins
Greensburg
National Cunard
Deorge E. Rei
Carliste
tWbrarhan
Washington Meeting Urges Treaty Adoption For American Fortes
Fragmented OCR text suggests a note on a Washington meeting urging joint commission action to adopt a treaty with Britain and Canada, aiming to protect American forts and secure lines of defense. mentions noted officials and weekly duties.
Milesville blast death claims local miner
Hinteton Pa reports Anthony Heilly a former corn club member and MineWorkers board member was killed in a steppin blast at Milesville. A large piece of hoek caused injuries in the incident.
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Hinteton
Plingio
Milesville Steppin
Anethony
Public Health Notice From San Juan De Porto Rios
In January reports from Ponce indicate increasing cases under treatment. The government will immediately initiate vaccination campaigns and report on condition of patients. Alarm is rising over hospital capacity and transport issues.
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San Juan de Porto Rios
Ponce
Reading man commits suicide over debt failure
A Reading resident aged about 40 fatally shot himself, apparently in despair over unpaid debts. The incident, described in local papers, cites financial trouble and inability to collect money as the motive behind the self-inflicted tragedy. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Reading
Dun
Lewae
Sischie
Wormelndorf
Unclear Vessel Arrivals and Departures In New York Harbor
The fragment lists ships and origins including Genoa Naples Bremen Southampton and Liverpool with mentions of New York arrivals and departures.It references Biuuie Gibraiter Hatrod Wurst Bismarck and Borvla as vessels involved with a Genoa Naples route and transatlantic connections.
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New York
Jan. W
Biuuie
Southampton
Bremen
Gibraiter— Hatrod
Wurst Bismarck
Genoa
Naples
Liverpool
Borvla
Quay or No Election Dominates Pennsylvania Debate
Special to the Scranton Trillune reports Harrisburg insiders state the choice is clear between Quay’s victory or legislative adjournment without a senator. Voorhees argues only Quay can win, while opponents are split. the bolting Republicans would need Democratic support to shift the outcome, a unlikely crossline.
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Harrisburg
Charles FE. Voorhees
Quay
Vite Vnv
Marin
Flinn
Wanamaker
United States
Magee
Martin
Morehouse
Mr. Voorhees
Hut
Eaks
Willian M. Brown
C. C. McKiernan
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Erie
Jd. PB
No Signs of Election as Senate House Session Closes
The joint session reports 49 votes with 35 for Quay and the rest for Jenks amid a stubborn deadlock. Democrats present show unity with anti-Quay Republicans while others stay away or abstain as Gov Goblin adjourns until tomorrow noon awaiting another vote.
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Harrisburg
Jin
Benitzor Quay
Bis Nends
Senate
House
Mr. Quay
George A. Jenks
Enucus
Priday
Ue Pourty
Jenks
anti-Quay
Thie
Assembly
Lintley
Goblin
Voorhees
Philadelphia
Senier Quay
Masson
Veneneo
Voting set for tomorrow in yearly poll
Report indicates a full vote will be polled tomorrow as part of the yearly process. Officials urge voters to participate and ensure ballots are cast ahead of the deadline.
Brevet Promotions For Santiago Campaign Approved
The war board chaired by Generals Schwan and Boynton and Colonel Carter completed officer brevet recommendations for the Santiago campaign and sent them to the senate. The plan awards one brevet per officer, dating to July 1 1898, and distinguishes volunteers versus regular service. It also reserves separate recognition for the La Guasima fight on June 26 1898 and omits those promoted to general officers of volunteers. Names include Brigadier General Shafter, Lieutenant Colonel J J Astor, Captain William Astor Chanter, Colonel Leonard Wood, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and others.
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New York
Schwan and Boynton
Carter
Santigo
Senate
Santiago
Horne
Beard
Campa Lenis
Shafter
J. J. Astor
William Astor Chanter
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Dame
Porter to Pay Cubans Under U S Mediation Effort
President McKinley authorizes Robert Porter to arrange disbursement of five million dollars to Cuban soldiers. Porter to meet General Gomez with Senor Quesada to urge disbanding of forces and cooperation with a U S military administration. Negotiations proceed with Governor General Cacuno and others amid doubts over acceptance of funds.
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Havanese
McKinley
Robert PL Porter
Remeilles
Gomez
Ma- Wank
Porter
Acl
Jose Miguel Gomes
Senor
de Quesada
Cadets Poisoned After Turkey Meal at Academy
Sixty seven Pennsylvan ia Military Academy cadets at Chester were sickened after a turkey dinner. Doctors concluded the illness came from decomposition inside the birds received from a Chester commission merchant via Delaware. Most patients recovered with antidotes and medical care.
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Philadelphia
Chester
Pennsyylvania Military Academy
Moatt
Delaware
Fire hits Cortland Street five story building
A blaze in a five story brick and stone building at WW Cortland street gutted the four upper floors. The owners Jone de emphnsated at SCM dimp Kastean Hyman, Canuietiners of picture frames, and Walter M. Teanes, tinbaker of Hovelties, were the principal sufferers. Kennedys shoe and furnishing store at 2 Cortland street suffered heavy damage from fire and water.
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New York
Unclear boxing note from Philadelphia bout in New York
Fragmentary report from Philadelphia describes a boxing match between Tom Sharkey and a rival, with references to McCormick and crowd reaction. Details are garbled, but mentions wagers, a bout in New York, and an announcer name, suggesting a disputed finish and financial arrangements.
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Philadelphia
Jon
Tom Sharkey
Duck McCormick
Thix Glty
Sharkhes
O'Rourke
New York
Wicmsimnvare
Double Shooting Incident Leaves Two Men Wounded
In an exchange at a street location, William Wreneh and Tenry Darr were shot. Wreneh sustained a stomach wound while Darr suffered shots to the forehead and shoulder. Both are described as colored. Darr located Wreneh and himself after the incident. a firearm was reportedly involved.
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Tunden
SN. J. Jan
William Wreneh
Wreneh
Postmaster General Nomination and Civilian Appointments
Assistant Postmaster General Wiushington reports the president’s nomination of Coline Awa U Curay as Paymaster General with rank of Brigadier General. A slate of other appointments follows, indicating several officer and staff promotions in the same military administration.
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Wiushington
Coline Awa U Curay
Erat Alxo
Peace Treaty Correspondence Reveals Luzon Debate
Washington notes reveal Senators and American commissioners arguing over Luzon and the Philippine archipelago. President Wilson urged sovereignty over Luzon as part of a broader claim, with Gray opposing cession and others warning of future imperial complications.
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Sin
Philippines
Luzon
Gray
Stanlords
Europe
Spain
Lugon
Cuba
Merritt
Phillippines
Ameren
Jay
Weather Forecast Promises Snow and Cold Day
The morning bulletin notes snow and dropping temperatures across the region with light flurries anticipated. Residents should prepare for colder conditions and carry extra layers today.
Unruly Soldiers Assault Vendors and Civilians in Havana
Reports from Havana on a wave of abuse by American soldiers last week. Soldiers allegedly seized cables from street vendors, refused to pay, and struck vendors and bystanders. One incident involved two drunken soldiers forcing entry into a private home and insulting the women, with patrols ending the disturbance. Local officials condemn the actions.
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Havana
Elie Aen
Letter Carriers Organize Amid Valley Valley Names
John M Parsons of New York leads the National Letter Carriers association as they announce a newly formed group in the Lehigh Valley. Bethlehem figures Boelomon Birwiss and HLFE Dinger hold top roles with Seome as secretary and Brenner as treasurer in this effort.
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Bethlehem
Jon. M
John M. Parsons
New York
National
Agoncillo Delivers Protest Against Paris Peace Treaty
Washington hears from W. Sixto Lopes, secretary to Agonocillo, as he submits a formal memorial to the Senate opposing ratification of the Paris Peace Treaty. The document argues the United States lacks jurisdiction over Philippine affairs and asserts the revolution for independence continued during the war with Spain.
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Washington
W.sixto Lopes
Agonovillo
State Department
Philippine “Republic
Jong
Senate
Tigke
Agoncillo
Philippine
Spain
Jess
America
Tle
Cone
Williams
Manila
Mer Pratt
Agoneculo
Philippine Islands
United States
Galbis Ordered to Appear Before Commission
Banco Nacional president Sener Galbis was summoned by the special commission probing municipal finances to testify tomorrow at 9 o clock. He faces possible contempt penalties, including imprisonment, if he refuses to answer interrogatories. Major Cetera Ladlow, governor of Havana’s department, supports coercive measures.
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Hivang
Jan
Sener Galbis
Banco Bapanoal
Conmilesioniers
Cetera Ladlow
Havana
Vestel
Nourt
Unclear Odre May Reflect Local Race Outcome
The readable fragments indicate a race or contest involving individuals named Jay and Tern Mechevetua and Carper Leon with mentions of Brooks and Compe. Details are garbled but suggest a scheduled event and a result in a twelve round context.
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New York
Jay &Tern Mechevetua
Dirookiva
Carper Leon
Tbs
FeGnn
Abijte
Brooks
Unclear OCR Output With Mixed Fragments
Fragmented OCR text with names and phrases appears garbled and incoherent, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize into a factual news item. No discernible subject or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
Court Appearance Shrouded in Unclear Terms
An unclear text fragment mentions an indictment and a murder case involving Gente Basan and related individuals. It references a judge and a court appearance but lacks coherent details or verifiable names and events. The passage appears garbled.
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Cuntog
Smathat
Gente Basan
Mew
McKinley
Taster
Ghia
Milwinkee GOP Nominates W Quarto in Deadlock Resolution
In Madison Wisconsin Milwinkee resident W Quarto faced a contentious deadlock as the Republican committee finally nominated him in the wake of John J Mitchell’s impending term expiry on March 8. The move ends weeks of internal dispute and sets a path for party leadership.
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Madison
Donegh W. Quarto
Milwinkee
John J. Mitchell
Murch
Ice disaster claims twenty children at Worpashon village
Report from Worpashon village details a tragic incident in which twenty children drowned after an ice diameter gave way. Rescue efforts are underway as officials investigate the accident and emergency measures are implemented.
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Kovngvlerg
Baki
Prussia
Worpashon-toirhetn
Balfour Sees Enduring US Britain Friendship and Peace
London January 3 Arthur James Balfour the First Lord of the Treasury urged in Manchester that long standing kinship between Great Britain and the United States would endure beyond fleeting interests. He argued that an alliance based on shared language, blood and institutions could guarantee peace freedom and civilization for all nations.
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Mp Cutter
United States
Great Britain
France
Mason
Carter
Philippines
Orks
Solin
London
Arthur James Balfour
House of Commons
Manchester
United State
England
South America
Alice Luke
Democratic candidates hold city meeting on chairman selection
A Democratic gathering at the city controller’s office in the city Und concluded with a preliminary nod to a chairman choice. The meeting’s outcome indicated only an initial step toward selecting the party’s chairman.
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Dty
Vince
Declan
Pennsylvania Earnings and Railways Impact Letters
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Pennsylvania earnings and railroad costs. Names and figures are garbled but reference Philadelphia and state revenue, with vague mentions of fees and days. The item resembles a financial notice or early 20th century ledger fragment.
Washington dag be This Poieatree content
The fragmentary text shows garbled words and unclear names. It references Washington and Wilkes with stray phrases but lacks coherent events or facts suitable for a full news item.
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Washington
Wilkes Warn
Weather forecast for western Peninsular region
Partial readable forecast predicts deterioration with rain and snow likely followed by fair weather. Colder conditions expected toward evening with a shift to northerly winds and decreased visibility.
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Tieuley
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