Army Reorganization Bill Passed by House in Battle of Amendments
Washington Dec. 6 the House approved the army reorganization bill by 166 to 138 with party line voting. Three Democrats Hall of Pa Underhill and Slayton of NY and Rep Meall of Ma voted with Republicans for the bill. Littlefield Maine saw a strong liquor prohibition substitute carried 159 to 51.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Hall
Pennsylvania
Underhill and Slayton
New York
Meall
Masachusetts
United States
Secretary of War
Congress pushes stiff arid lands irrigation bill with reservoirs
Representative Shafroth leads a plan to irrigate arid states including Washington Idaho California Oregon Nevada Utah Montana Wyoming Colorado Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota. The bill funds surveys, reservoir sites, and ditch systems up to one million dollars per state with a 13000000 dollar appropriation and future homestead entry at 2.50 per acre after completion.
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Shafroth
Colorado
Geological Survey
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California
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Hong Kong Filipino Juntas Not Found by Authorities
London reports the foreign office says Hongkong authorities could not locate a Filipino junta after representations by Secretary Hay relayed via the U.S. Ambassador Choate.
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London
Secretar Hay
United States
Choate
Foreign Office
Hongkong
Johannesburg plans laager style camp for four thousand
In pursuance of the reconcentrado policy authorities prepare accommodation on the race course for four thousand farm workers near the Rand burgh. The burghers will be herded in a laager and strictly watched. Lisbon reports ministers have left posts over exequaturs dispute with the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Marques.
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Johannesburg
Rand
Lisbon
Netherlands
Portugal
Hague
Lorenzo Marques
British Parliament Opens Amid Fierce Attacks on Chamberlain
The fifteenth parliament of Queen Victoria opened with sharp personal animosity in Westminster. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, stood at the center of the storm as debates focused on empire policy in South Africa and China, dissolution timing, and wartime conduct. The opposition's hatred of Chamberlain dominated the session.
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London
Queen Victoria
Westminster
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
China
Empire
Attractive Woman Promotes Health Through Exercise and Diet
An advertisement showcases Mrs A L Couk promoting vitality through exercise and a dietary tonic. The copy describes a healthy appearance and claims the product cleanses the body of impurities, priced at 60 cents.
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A. L. Couk
Short Line Extends Toward Challis and Salmon City
The Oregon Short Line plans a Blackfoot to Houston extension with a possible run to Challis and Salmon City, aiming to tap the Salmon River country and extend toward Lewiston. Survey crews have operated between Blackfoot and Houston, with officials awaiting New York approval to begin construction.
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Lewiston
Blackfoot
Arca
Houston
Idaho
Salmon City
Salt Lake Herald
Oregon
Intermountain
Ida
Big Lost River
Challis
New York
Black Foot
Salt Lake
Buriington
Wyoming
St. Anthony
Lost River Country
Hostage at Polaris Mine Prompted by $1000 Claim
Dispatch from Dillon says J. J. Cusick, once in Pocatello, is held as a hostage by miners at the Polaris mine after returning there on November 28. Miners demand $1000 before release, with Sheriff Padley reporting he'll bring all involved to town within forty eight hours. A margin note claims he received twenty two lashes. No violence anticipated.
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Philippines
Windsor
Islands
Flo
Bes
Windeer
Spencer
Polaris
J. J. Cusick
Richards
Cartisie Mason
Butte
Cusick
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Family Remedy
A short advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a versatile family remedy. Price is 25 and 50 cents. Mention of Mrs. A. L. Cook appears as a selling contact or endorsement.
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Ballard
A. L. Cook
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