Washington Letter on McKinley Era Policy and Turkey Talk
The Washington letter outlines pending measures for McKinley’s second term including merchant marine and Nicaragua canal bills and a busy social season. It notes tariff, currency, and banking successes and the push to expand exports via American merchant ships. A separate item reports John O A Leishmann’s nomination as United States minister to Turkey amid claims settlement talks in Constantinople.
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Moorish Government Pays Indemnity Over American Murder
United States Consul in Tangiers reports the Moorish government has settled the U S indemnity claim for the murder of Manus Eseczagai a naturalized American citizen in Morocco last spring. The settlement counters Moorish initial denial citing a local fight. The Navy plans to dispatch a vessel to back U S demands and aid the consul’s efforts.
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Washington
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Tangiers
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Morocco
Esczagai
Navy Department
Pingree Banquet Draws Sparse State Attendance
Governor Pingree hosted a banquet in Lansing in December 1920 for legislators and officials. Justices of the supreme court and railroad officials did not attend, only three senators and forty six representatives were present, and none of the state officials-elect accepted the invitation. The menu was elaborate and the guest list lengthy.
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Pingree
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Spanish Government Defeated in Naval Bill Session
In Madrid on December 20 the chamber of deputies approved an opposition resolution adverse to the government by 117 to 116 during debate on the naval bill to increase the navy. The cabinet is not expected to resign, but the minister of marine may withdraw from the government.
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Maprio
Chamber of Deputies
Paris Chamber Adopts Amnesty Bill After Night Session
The chamber of deputies passed the amnesty bill by 156 to 2 after an all night session. The measure covers offenses linked to strikes public meetings of associations riots in Algiers during 1897 98 and also cases tied to the Dreyfus agitation.
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Dreyfus
German Coal Syndicate Reduces Output After New Year
Berlin Dec 20 The coal mine syndicate agreed to produce 10 percent less coal than its usual output after January 1 to support prices. The move draws sharp press criticism as hindering Germany's development and recovery.
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Anetroy
Founder of the Republican Party Dies at 78
Dr. Ephraim In gall, a founder and early leader in the Republican party, died at his home in CubcaGco on December 20. He was 78 years old, leaving a noted legacy in the party’s formative years.
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Ephraim Ingall
Jessie Morrison Bailed After Deadlock In Court
Exiporapo Kansas December 20 Jessie Morrison granted $5000 bail after jury disagreement in the murder trial of Mrs Olin Castle. Morrison remains charged with killing Castle as the case proceeds to new proceedings.
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Olin Castle
Future of Cuba Told to St Louis Businessmen
A St Louis Merchants' Exchange gathering heard General Fitzhugh Lee declare that the Stars and Stripes now fly over Matanzas El Caney Morro Havana and will stay there. The remark sparked astonishment and speculation about Cuba's future as Lee reviewed the war and Spanish surrender. Governor Wood noted Cuba has little contagious disease outside Havana.
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Cuba Is Healthy General Wood Reports
General Wood writes to correct public impression on Cuba’s health stating the island is free of epidemic disease outside Havana where a few yellow fever cases persist. He cites Havana’s November death rate as the lowest for any month in a decade.
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Strike Declared Off In Santa Fe Telegraphers
Topeka Kansas December 24 President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers has declared the strike of the operators on the Santa Fe off. Striking operators were ordered to return to work. Lite operators may seek reemployment. General Manager Mudge declined to predict future employment but said the union would not be recognized under the present management.
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Kan
Dolphin
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Santa Fe
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Mrs. Frye Dies in Washington After Illness
Mrs. William P. Frye wife of Senator Frye of Maine died at the Hamilton hotel in Washington at 9:40 a.m. She had been ill for some time with heart failure the immediate cause. An acute indigestion attack damaged her condition last Tuesday and she grew worse until Friday morning when she seemed improved at breakfast before dying suddenly after leaving the table.
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Washington
William P. Frye
Senator Frye
Maine
Hamilton
Governor Nash Rules Prize Fights Beyond Reach
Columbus, Ohio December 24 Governor Nash says state laws do not authorize interference in prize fighting beyond urging local law enforcement to stay vigilant He believes only a jury can decide if a performance is a sparring match or unlawful prize fight and aims for lawful handling.
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Nash
Duluth Delegation Backs Evans for Senate Seat
In a caucus of Republican senators and representatives from districts Forty-ninth to Fifty-first, all present except Senator Hawkins, Robert G. Evans was unanimously endorsed to succeed the late Senator Davis. Senator Daugherty chaired. Representative George G. Mallory was secretary.
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Evans
Duluts
Hawkins
Robert G. Evans
Davis
Daugherty
George G. Mallory
River and Harbor Bill Completed Totaling About 60 Million
Washington reports the river and harbor bill is finished. Chairman Burton released figures showing roughly 60 million dollars in total appropriations and authorizations. About 23 million is direct appropriations and 37 million funds contract authorizations for ongoing projects.
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Washington
Burton
Interior chief backs emergency fund to fight fires in Minnesota ceded lands
The secretary of the interior asked Congress to appropriate 6750 dollars as an emergency fire-fighting fund for ceded Indian reservations in Minnesota. The aim is to protect timber on land sought for a national park from forest fires.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Minnesota
Albany Cruiser Floated After Running Aground
Washington Dec. 24 The navy reports the cruiser Albany ran aground in Subig Bay but has been floated off. The extent of damage to the ship is not stated.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Subig Bay
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