United States Senate and House Debates on Imperial Policy
In a lengthy session the Senate debated the Nicaragua canal bill with opposition from Turpie and Morgan, while Hoar and Hale presented resolutions against expansion. The body also discussed pensions, registry, and a Washington site purchase, adjourned, and scheduled further action after holidays. The House focused on District of Columbia affairs, a Porto Rico resolution, and the pension appropriation bill, which passed with minimal amendments as legislative time closed for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Monnay
Hoar
Hale
Philippine Islands
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pettigrew
Maine
Washington
United States
West
Missouri
Morgan
Turpis
Teespar
Turpie
Maritime Company
Messrs
Berry
Rawlins
Morrill
Capital Grounds
United States Supreme Court
Harris
Money
Stewart
Great Britain
Army
Navy
HOUSE
Monpar
District of Columbia
Frank A. McLain
Representative Love
Mississippi
Tvxipay
Hay
Virginia
Secretary of War
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Wepxes Bay
International American Bank
Pan- American Congress
Frmay
Ball
Colorado
Hawaiian Islands
Twins Burned to Death in Arkansas Shelter Fire
Ginter Ark. near Hart home three miles southeast, a fire claimed the lives of 11 month 9 day old twin infants after the 4 year old brother tried to rescue them. Parents were away. neighbor efforts came too late. only charred remains found. Mr Hart, a mail carrier between here and Arkansas Post, respected in the community.
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Ginter
Ark
Hames
Mr. Hart
Arkansas Post
Americans Sail Home From Southampton On St Louis
Thirty five Americans left Southampton aboard the liner St Louis at noon Saturday. The United States peace commissioners Secretary Moore and staff and their families formed the party. Joy marked the departure as many feared not returning for Christmas. They crossed from Havre by night boat and arrived early morning, where they had breakfast. press corps spoke with the commissioners who remained reticent about negotiations.
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Southampton
New York
St. Louis
United States Peace Commissioners
Moore
Commission
Havre
Southamption
The Peace Treaty to be submitted to Senate soon
The president will submit the peace treaty to the Senate this session though the text is not yet in Washington. It will not reach the capital before Saturday and cannot be presented for a week after reception due to the holiday recess. The document will remain private for now despite pressure to release it.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Death of Baron Ferdinand Rothschild
Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild is dead. He was the second son of the late Baron Alphonse de Rothschild and married his cousin Evelina, sister of the first Lord Rothschild. He served as a Unionist MP for Aylesbury.
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Loypoy
Ferdinand James de Rothschild
M. P
Alphonse de Rothschild
Evelina
Lord Rothschild
Aylesbury
Murderer Surrenders in Texas after Fatal Shootings
Lucien Harris, who killed Bob Brammitt and his own brother near Franklin, Texas, surrendered to authorities and was placed under a $2,000 bond.
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Nasaville
Texy
Lucien Harris
Bob Brammitt
Franklin
Tax Resistance Letter Critiques Public Education Spending
A long letter argues against state and county levies funding education for nonwhite children and pensions, calling taxation a burden on the aged and hardening attitudes toward public schools. The author urges local acts to fund education at home, condemns sentimental appeals, and cites moral and demographic concerns about public schooling.
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Bnt
Tren
Bracombe
Tex
Evry
Cartersville
Neal
Fort
Paul
Timothy
Stetson
Massachusetts
Milnerwell
Fragmented notes on education and theatre figures in a late 19th century page
A dense, OCR damaged column mixes opinions on education reform, teacher standards, and parental discipline with sketches of stage life. It references a Georgia editor sharing views, Bonin theatre scenes, and performers Hart Caine, Wilson Barrett, and Madame Sarah Bernhardt, along with pianists and Indian tours.
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Bonin
Hart Caine
MPLA
Wilson Barrett
Paferewski
Travelins
Aisbe
Crete
Willard
Brother
Gigeter
3Villard
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Asia
Maharajah of
Karpurthala
Europe
London
Paris
India
War and Red Tape in Peace Time
War era inefficiencies are mocked as Roosevelt clamorously presses for rapid horse mobilization while Ludington defends regulations as prudent red tape. The piece cites insistence on following rules and notes the clash, framing military procurement and discipline through a satirical lens. It also recalls early battlefield field music at the 1214 battle of Bouvines where trumpet signals directed French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Theodore Roosevelt
Gen. Ludington
Ludington
Quartermaster's Department
Roosevelt
Theodore
Bouvines
French Flanders
Philip Augustus
Otto IV
Germany
Philip of
Valois
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Peace Commission
Baron Ferdinand Rothschild
Mkccutc
Jen Dy Banker
T. L. Stringfellow
Cashier
Mess. Hui
Iis
Hotton
Moyself
Biza Arp
Atlanta Constitution
John Busch
Market Street
Milam
Texas
Dr. C. Ratzburcg
Iler’s
W. G. Spearman
Texarkana
John Comegys
F. W. Bowers
Cor
Marsket and
Texas Stg
Shreveport
Comegys
Zooing
Texas Street
St. Vincent's Academy
Corporation Limits
Mother Superior
T. J. Seaton
Fannin Street
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