United States Army Reorganization Bill Advances in Congress
After two months of debate the army reorganization bill passes the conference stage and heads to the president for signature. The Senate vote is 33 to 25 with Republican opposition over new provisions. some senators join Democrats against the report. The House had already approved the conference report as shipping legislation proceeds.
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United States Army
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House of Representatives
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Utah
Chandler
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Notable Lanham Speech Shapes Democratic Future in House
In Washington on February 2 the House advanced the fortifications and post office appropriation bills. Mr. Lanham of Texas gave a notable speech on the Democratic party s future urging unity and reconciliation with former opponents. Amendments favoring post office employees failed under points of order by Mr. Loud.
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Texas
Washington
House
Postoffice
Loud
Postoffice Committee
Census panel delays Olmstead resolution to next Congress
The committee on census, citing a report by the director of the census unable to provide details by April 1 on how voting rights are abridged by states, has directed Chairman Hopkins to report the Olmstead resolution back with a recommendation to defer the entire matter to the next Congress.
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Washington
House Committee On Census
Hopkins
Olmstead
Senator McCumber Moves 12 Year Ship Subsidy Clause
Washington notes Senator McCumber gave notice of an amendment to limit contracts under the ship subsidy bill to 12 years and to make other changes. Senator Pettus offered an amendment capping aggregate expenditures at 180 million dollars.
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Washington
McCumber
Pettus
Alarm Over Duke of York Illness in London Dispatch
A World dispatch from London reports serious concern over the Duke of Cornwall and York's health after a troubling bulletin. Doctors fear complications as Sir William Broadbent is expected at Osborne to advise, with the illness described as a severe strain on a fragile constitution.
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York
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Prohibiting Color in Oleomargarine Passed in Senate
In Lansing on February 2 a bill to prohibit coloring oleomargarine was passed by the senate and approved by the house in committee of the whole. A separate house bill would set corporation franchise tax at 1 mill per dollar of authorized capital, double the current rate.
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House
Chinese Placards Protesting Taxes Spark Fire At Provisional Offices
London reports say the provisional government offices in Tientsin were set ablaze by incendiaries. Chinese placards oppose taxes levied by the provisional government while disbanded soldiers roam and threaten order as Russia and the United States face caution in Peking.
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Tien Tsin
Times
Peking
Morning Post
United States
Russia
Foreign Envoys Split Over Punishments After Meeting
A meeting of foreign envoys in Peking discussed future steps but deferred decisions on punishments. Opinions split between drastic measures against key figures, including Prince Tuan, and nominal penalties. A joint meeting with Chinese plenipotentiaries was planned, with Li Hung Chang seeking to host due to ill health.
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Prince Tuan
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Li Hung Chang
Senate Panel Hopes Early Sessions to Push Shipping Bill
Republican committee on order of business meets to seek earlier daily sessions and possible night sessions to advance the shipping subsidy measure. Debate covers calendar, possible extra session, Spooner Philippine bill timing, and relation of subsidy to appropriation bills. Also notes Cuban constitution delays and U S foreign policy recognition aims.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Committee
Congress
War Claims Paid For Union Army Seizures
The House approved an omnibus bill covering 191 claims for stores and supplies seized by the Union army during the rebellion. The total amount requested by the Court of Claims stands at 344 480 dollars, with most beneficiaries in the South. Initial opposition led by Mr. Cannon faded as the bill passed the chamber without a roll call. The same session saw passage of legislation amending the Chinese exclusion act and other minor bills.
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House
Court of Claims
South
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
United States
Harriman Interests Gain Control of Southern Pacific
New York reports Harriman led syndicate gains control of the Southern Pacific, forming a transcontinental pathway under single management. The route runs from San Francisco through Ogden to Kansas City or Omaha and Chicago, linking Union Pacific and Illinois Central lines. Strong ties to Speyer & Co. and Huntington holdings are cited as core components of the deal.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Transcontinental Railway
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
Southern Pacific
Speyer & Co
Huntington Holdings
James Speyer
Huntington
Speyer
Union Pacific Harriman
Neely Refuses Statement in Havana Post Office Fraud Case
In Havana on February 4 the fiscal visited C F W Neely in jail to obtain a statement but he declined to talk following his counsel. The government speeds up evidence collection as a hearing on post office fraud is expected February 15. John Sheridan, who admitted stealing 1300 dollars from the money order desk, faces a two year sentence recommended by the fiscal.
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Havana
C. F. W. Neely
John Sheridan
Croker Pays Tax and Drops Inquisitorial Appeal
A London dispatch reports Richard Croker paid a $5,000 tax on an estimated $100,000 yearly income. He abandoned his appeal rather than face questions likely to be asked, fearing a false answer could incur heavy fines.
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New York
London
Richard Croker
Cabinet debate on China and Cuba policy and forces
Secretary Hay spoke at length on the China situation. Plenipotentiaries are not advancing as hoped and several disturbing questions have arisen. The meeting touched on whether to increase U S forces in China and whether to arrange more permanent quarters for those stationed there.
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Washington
Cabnet
Hay
China
Towne Accepts Counsel Post With New York Liquid Air
Ex Senator Charles A Towne has reportedly become general counsel for the New York Liquid Air company of New York City. S H Moor, former district judge of St Louis County, will handle detail work. Moor moved to New York weeks ago and opened a law office. Towne is said to keep his Minnesota residence.
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Duluth
Charles A. Towne
New York City
S. H. Moor
District Court
St. Louis County
Moer
New York
Towne
Minnesota
Mixed reception as Edward proclaimed king abroad
Cork crowds react with cheers for King Edward as ruler of Britain and Ireland and emperor of India. While the proclamation is announced, nearby supporters of Kruger and General Dewet receive applause, though the mood remains genial overall.
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Dewet
Cork
Edward
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
India
General Dewet
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