Democrats in caucus aim for united front in Senate
Washington December 13. Democratic senators held their first caucus of the session to consider committee assignments. The caucus unified behind a front against Republican attempts to boost their own committee seats and cut Democratic representation, with talks of maintaining existing leadership and resisting changes to committees.
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Cuban Campaign Escalates As Masso Factions Clash
In Havana from December 13, Salvador Cisneros Adiavises General Maximo Gomez and Senator Estada Palma face sharp attacks from Masso supporters. Cisneros brands Gomez an assassin with evidence of killings in the Ten Years War and accuses Palma of backing Senator Platt. He warns Gomez to avoid Puerto Principe to escape hanging and urges Cubans to enforce the spotorno law against peace overtures.
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Stockmen vow fight if Great Bill becomes law
John W. Springer president of the National Live Stock Association says stockmen will oppose the Great Bill as Congress debates the proposed measure. He warns dairy interests push for quick passage, while packing, beef, and cotton sectors prepare to pressure senators and representatives to vote against it. He suggests the bill could be challenged in the U S Supreme Court if enacted.
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Ellen Stone Seen Alive in Koprivenkolibi Report
The Sofia corre Akt of The Lokal Anzeiger telegraphs that Miss Ellen M. Stone, the native American missionary, was really seen alive at Koprivenkolibi.
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Indian Agent at Leech Lake Agency Change
Washington December 13 Major George Scott of the Tenth Cavalry was designated acting Indian Agent at Leech Lake Agency Minnesota replacing William A of the Seventh Cavalry. this marks a shift in the agency leadership as Secretary Root confirms the arrangement.
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Havana Captain of the Port Relieved Over Indiscreet Remarks
Lieutenant Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port of Havana, has been relieved by Secretary Long following an interview deemed indiscreet about Cuban self government. Protests from Havana shipping interests followed the rumor with an indignation meeting praising Young. He has served three years and awaits assigned duties.
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Brevet list for Roosevelt expected soon
Washington December 13 the army board finished its review of officers to be recommended for brevet rank for gallant service in Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and China. The report will go to the secretary of war in a day or two and is expected to include Roosevelt at brigadier general level among about a thousand names.
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Southern Republicans Meet On Southern Representation
A Washington conference of Southern Republican senators and House members from West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Missouri and Maryland discussed Crumpacker's bill seeking to reduce Southern representation citing Black voters' disenfranchisement. Senator Pritchard opposed the bill and an additional meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday night to seek agreement ahead of the Republican caucus.
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Wis Sanitary Board Sets TB Disposal Rules for Cattle
Madison Wis Dec 13 The Wisconsin livestock sanitary board completes regulations on cattle with tuberculosis The owner may quarantine the herd under board direction ship to Chicago Live Stock Exchange abattoir under government inspection or have the cattle condemned and slaughtered if options one and two are not chosen
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Beck Granted Immigrant Entry After Palatia Journey
New York reports painter Johann Beck who arrived aboard the Hamburg American liner Palatia in a near fatal condition was allowed to enter the United States as an immigrant by a special board of inquiry. He was turned over to two men pledged to ensure he would not become a public charge.
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Coal famine cripples Philadelphia port and trade
Philadelphia faces a severe coal shortage with coastwise and West Indian trade nearly paralyzed. Orders flow in from New England and the islands, but cars to haul coal from mines are unavailable. Vessels lie chartered in the Delaware River unable to load, pushing owners to seek cargoes at Newport News and Baltimore.
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Senate Debates Treaty Leaders Culberson Bacon and Cullom
The senate met for 20 minutes of routine business before entering executive session to consider the Hay treaty as Messrs Culberson Bacon and Cullom addressed the chamber.
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Debate on new Hay Pauncefote Isthmian Canal Treaty
In executive session the Hay Pauncefote Isthmian canal treaty was discussed. Senator Culberson voiced brief criticism while Senator Bacon argued against it, labeling it unfavorable to American interests but would not block ratification. Senator Cullom then spoke in strong support of the pact.
Louisiana Delegation Back Philippine Tariff Bill Support
The Ways and Means Committee directed Chairman Payne to favorably report the Philippine tariff bill. Louisiana representatives Robertson Meyer Davey Ramsdell favored the bill, Broussard Breazeale likely would, and sugar interests urged protection. The minority plans opposition on general grounds, but Louisiana members may vote for the measure.
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Women’s Peace League Urges Filipino Leaders to End Fighting
Manila reports the Women’s Peace League led by Senorita Poblete has sent letters with General Chaffee’s permission urging General Malvar and other Filipino chiefs to seek peace. The letters note war’s destruction of homes and lands and urge restraint to avoid greater evils as Lukban in Samar also pleads for a halt. WILL PLEAD WITH PRESIDENT.
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Wife of Bank Wrecker Seeks Pardon From President
Mrs. D. V. Rieger wife of former Missouri National Bank president serving six years for wrecking the bank plans to travel to Washington to urge President Roosevelt to grant a pardon. She has confidence in her husband and notes a petition reportedly signed by Missouri and Kansas congressmen will be presented by Congressman Cowherd of Kansas City.
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Mrs Bonine Acquitted in May 13 Hotel Murder Case
In Washington a jury found Mrs Lolanda Henry Bonine not guilty of murdering James Seymour Ayers Jr. at the Kenmore hotel on the night of May 13. The verdict, anticipated locally, reflected belief the prosecution did not prove its case.
Beginning of Disfranchisement in Alabama Counties
The Alabama state board of registrars met in Montgomery and appointed registrars in 15 counties under the new constitution. The move marks the start of disfranchisement of Negro voters in the state.
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Botha reports twenty four thousand armed men
Paris dispatch Dec 17 says Commandant General Botha told Mr Kruger he commands 24,000 armed men with 10,000 Cape Colony recruits.
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