Record Energy in House as Bills Surge in Short Sessions
Washington reports a frantic pace as the new Congress sees 4,224 bills introduced in three brief sessions, over a third of the total from the previous Congress. Women of the Cabinet receive Mrs. McKinley embroidered gray slippers with black bows, while Cortelyou relays her wish to be alone at Christmas. Representative Holliday and Col Rus ee Harrison press Captain George W. Biegler case with the President, and Indiana figures seek a vacant Circuit Court judgeship. Ernest H. Tripp departs for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
House
Bull
A. A. Richards
I. D. Mackey
Holliday
Rusee) Harrison
George W. Biegler
Terre Haute
Biegler
Philippines
Landis, Hemenway and Watson
Indiana
Ernest H.tripp
Indianapolis
Conference on Philippine tariff legislation at War Department
Washington dispatch reports a War Department conference on fiscal measures for the Philippines after the insular decision. Attendees included Secretary Root and Senators Lodge Platt and Representatives Payne and Dalzell. Discussions centered on tariff continuity, potential revenue changes, and a reciprocity proposal linked to a forthcoming Philippines tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Supreme Court
Root
Lodge and
Platt
Conecticut
Payne
Dalzell
Spooner
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
House
Cuba
Ways and Fieans Committee
Philne Commissionereg
Aterae
Reciproc ity and Philippine trade discuss in Republican meeting
A Republican committee meeting considered a reciprocity provision akin to the Dingley act with tariff reductions by proclamation rather than treaty. A full committee may draft a Philippine bill, with action deferred until members reconvene. Trade data shows import and export increases for 1901 and 1904, highlighting shifts in U S, U K, Germany, and France trade balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Payne
Philippine Islands
Insular Affairs
War Department
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Army Board Adjourns From War Department Duties
Washington December 7 The board of high ranking army officers led by Lieutenant General Miles has adjourned after daily sessions in the War Department on reorganizing army posts and planning four permanent camps. They will likely reconvene January 16 1902 with members returning to their stations and subject to call by Miles. Proceedings remain confidential with the adjournment noted to continue on page Col. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Army
War Department
No vote by the court on Schley decision
Washington reports deny any ruling by the Schley court of inquiry. No vote has been taken and writing the opinion is under way. The final outcome remains unknown with a possible decision next week and the text to be sent to Secretary Long for review. Admiral Dewey and Admiral Schley both deny claims of a censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Washington
the Dispatch
Schley
Admiral Schley
New York
Itis
White House
Secretary Long
Admiral Dewey
Mall
Wilkesbarre
Santiago
Cook
Clark
Ayres's Hip Wound Trial Highlights Defense Questioning
In the Lolanda Bo nine murder trial for James Seymour Ayres Jr. the defense pressed for expert witness Hypothetical questions about the hip wound. The court ordered a jury retirement during the debate and will rule on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lolanda Bonine
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Ayres
W. B. Carr
Bribe Taker Sent to Sing Sing for Five Years
Police Wardman George Bissert, convicted of accepting a bribe from a disreputable house keeper, was taken to Sing Sing to begin a five years and six months sentence. He was escorted to the train by Police Captains Famond and Herlihy, the latter under indictment for alleged neglect of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Bissert
Sing Sing
Bissert
Famond
Herlihy
Germany faces tariff bill fight and obstructive tactics
Berlin dispatch reports Reichstag debate on the tariff bill resumes amid plans by Herren Bebel Richter and other opposition leaders to delay the measure for months. Conservatives back Kanitz relief proposals but final vote may not occur until 1903. Government weighs rule changes to curb obstruction as Russia and Austria-Hungary resist new trade terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Baron von Wangenheim
Count von Kanitz
Herren Bebel
Richter
House
United States
Austria-Hungary
Foreign Office
Germany
Russia
Record of Today's Journal Highlights and Telegraphic Updates
A digest of page by page contents lists breaking records and city items while noting general telegraphic dispatches. A Berlin tool works manager compares German and American wages, finding Americans outperform by 2 percent per wage unit with identical machines, and a Breslau shoe factory boosts German output by importing American labor. American insurers worry licenses may be withdrawn as Germany tightens control under new imperial regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Breslau
Germany
United States
Weiller Mission Probes U S Trusts for France
M Lazare Weiller counselor of foreign commerce and M Maurice La Gotellerie engineer have been entrusted by the government with a special investigation of American trusts. He plans four months of visits to industrial centers in the United States to assess trust effects and explore closer Franco American industrial ties. He favors Pittsburg for a proposed industrial college and notes Chicago and Philadelphia as possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Lazare Weiller
Foreign Commerce
M. Maurice la Gotellerie
Associated Press
M. Weller
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
M. Weiller
United States
France
Arch Scheme Falters Abandoned by Pro Moters
McKinley National Memorial Association may stand alone in seeking contributions as the arch scheme appears practically abandoned by its proponents.
Arch memorial debate ends as two groups dissolve
Washington organizations for McKinley memorial clash over funding for a Potomac bridge arch. Arch supporters plan to seek Congressional money while Canton’s $1.5 million memorial fund grows. leaders predict broad national backing and school, state, and territorial support.
Memorial for McKinley: Canton Tomb or Washington Arch Debate
A deputation proposed combining funds from two McKinley memorial groups to build both a Canton tomb and a Washington arch, with one third to Canton and two thirds to the arch. The McKinley National Memorial Association instead urged popular subscriptions be used to fund a Canton memorial, while supporting Congress for a national capital tribute. The resolution will be sent to the Memorial Arch Association next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association
Canton
Washington
McKinly National Memorial Association
McKinley National Memorial Association
William McKinley
Congress
Judge Day
Hanna
McKinley
Memorial Arch Association
Priest Takes a Wife D Anunzio Marries in Missouri
Rev. Father Anthony Politeo in charge of St. John the Baptist parish in Kansas City Kansas and Eva M. Springsteen known as Mrs Fair wed in St. Joseph Missouri on November 19 She traveled from Chicago claiming Atchison Kan as her original home Politeo 37 a former college friend of Henry Sienkiewicz later allied with Gabriel D Annunzio exiled from Dalmatia for liberal views He arrived in the United States from Johnstown Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
the Times
Anthony Politeo
St. John the Baptist
Kan
Eva M. Springsteen
Fair
St. Joseph
Chicago
Atchison, Kan
Politeo
Henry Sienkiewicz
Gabriel D'Annunzio
Dalmatia
Johnstown
Secretaries Testimony Refused In Libel Suit Proceeds
In Washington a libel suit against a New York newspaper led to an unusual State Department session as lawyers sought Secretary Hay's testimony. Hay refused, citing lack of personal knowledge and privilege. Counsel plan to report to New York court seeking contempt charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
New York
Hay
Carl Fischer Hansen
Dirkfeldt Christmas
United States
New York State Court
Clarence J. Sheran
Blackistone
Robertson Honey
Hansen
Penfield
Secretary of State
Senator Lodge
Admiral Bradford
Navy Department
Captain Christmas
Jefferson
Marshall
E B Matthews dies after fall from horse near Valley Forge
E B Matthews, 65, president of the American District Telegraph and noted broker, fell from his horse near his Valley Forge home while en route to a Radnor hunt scene. He died of a broken neck. longtime New York resident, member of Union League and Philadelphia Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
E. J. Matthews
American District Telegraph Company
Valley Forge
Matthews
Livi
New York
Union League
Philadelphia Country Club
Aged Couple in Wilmington Succumb to Gas
In Wilmington on December 1 Robert Roberts seventy six and his wife Sarah seventy died from illuminating gas in their home. The gas stove pipe stopper was open and Roberts likely tried to aid his ill wife before collapsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Robert Roberts
Sarah
Roberts
Record Peoria spirits tax haul tops national week
Peoria district reports the six days ending tonight yielding 835701 in internal revenue collections, the largest weekly total in U S history for spirits manufacture. Across the district consumption of corn ran over 800000 bushels, supporting a yearly pace about 50 million dollars in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Millinois Internal Revenue District
United States
Married by Telegraph Ties Miss Wilcutt to Dr Simmons
In Bowling Green Kentucky Miss Maud Wilcutt and Dr J W Simmons of Peaster Texas were married by telegraph. The Texas justice asked the questions and Miss Wilcutt answered from the telegraph office. Mrs Simmons plans to join her husband in Texas next week after meeting en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Maud Wilcutt
J. W. Simmons
Peaster
Tex
Texas
Coronation Robes and Crown Stones For King Edward VII
London dispatch reports designs for King Edward VII s coronation robes with a cloth of gold underjacket bearing palm branches shamrock rose and thistle. Queen Alexandra will wear robes similar to Queen Adelaide s kept at Brodie Castle. The king s crown will feature over 2 000 precious stones including 1 36 pure white diamonds 1 200 rose diamonds and the historic ruby from 1367. The four hour ceremony includes state robes after the sacrament. London reviews praise the prince s oratory at Guild Hall, noting its impact and the notes used. Pope not sending delegation to coronation per Fanfulla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Adelaide
Marlborough House
Brodie Castle
Castile
Henry V
Agincourt
Royal marital woes in Europe energize gossip and politics
London reports say Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands face a public and political storm over domestic troubles. England watches closely as paralleling royal marriages in Hesse and Roumania draw scrutiny, while censors pull a royal portrait amid demonstrations in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilhelmina
Henry
Holland
Europe
England
Hesse
Queen V Torta
Grand Duchess of
Abe
Belgrade
Lisbon
Prince Henry
Netherlands
the Hague
Helland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Mkinley
Messrs. Spooner
Lodge
D. H. Platt
Philippine
Army Board
Dewey
Waar
Sarsh
Helena
West Indies
Contents OF
General Telegraphic News
City News
M. Weillen
George Ade
Riley Farm
Thibet
Harrison
Tion
Arch Men
Day
Arch
Canton Association
Cornelius N. Bliss
Senator Hanna
Ohio
Henry C. Payne
Milwaukee
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Alexander H. Revelie
Henry M. Duffield
Detroit
George B. Cortelyou
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
Senator Fairbanks
Henry J. Lowry
Atlanta
Henry T. Scott
San Francisco
Ryerson Ritchie
Hawaii
Sanford Dole
Board of
Hunt
Porto Rico
Alaska
New England
Hill
Maine
Crane
Massachusetts
Aycock
North Carolina
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Jenny
Florida
Heard
Louisiana
Minnesota
van Sant
Sienkiewicz
Chum
D'Annunzio
Missouri
Col. Hay
EB. J. Matthews
The
Sene Benet
Giovanni Besalo
Domenico Purove
Aurelio Besdlo
Giuseppe Tracchea
Internal Revenue
Oria
Kentucky
Lons Range
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Queen Adelaide
Prince of Wales
Ness
Guild Hall
Old Country
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Chamberlain
Spectator
Saturday Review
Duke of Cambridge
George Fitzerorge
Mayfair
Rome
Edward VII
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!