OUT FOR TROUBLE Asks For Information About Cuban Postal Frauds
Senate debates a Cuban postal fraud inquiry while subsidy legislation and a defense measure face trial. Quotations reference Sen Frye, Sen Fairbanks, and intraparty maneuvering as the chamber weighs land grants and constitutional provisions amid South Africa war talk.
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Washington
Dent
Senate
Jonathiuin Prentint Duiliver
Geer
Alee Pettiers
Ciba
Pure
Ovens Reiti
Sweden
Botvay
Supreme Court i All -Rees
Birwart
Senulor Clark
Mont
Eneiwil
Benatar
Delllieer
Werner
Sonnitr
Wes Made
ALS
Hull
Sulear
Sukaer
South Africa
Bates
Semarase Weth
Ures
Fries
Fixed with Morgan Senate subsidy bill fate Nicaragua Canal measure
The Senate committee considered the Nicaragua Canal issue and planned a meeting. Morgan urged delaying the subsidy bill while Republican leadership weighed options and future action.
Root Bill Amended For Shafter and Lee Relief
Washington notes the House committee report on the Root Bill with amendments to aid General Shatter and General Fitzhugh Lee. Provisions authorize selecting retired officers up to brigadier general rank for command and appointment with Senate consent. appoint two volunteer brigadiers. set proportional increases for officers with rising numbers. grant rank adjustments for the adjutant general. strike the age limit for stat positions. empower the surgeon general to appoint contract surgeons in emergencies.
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Washington
House Willtary
Shatter
Fitzhugh Lee
James
Wilean
Spain
Appelst
Senate
Neal US
Manchester Out After Royal Approval of Speaker
London reports the house of commons signaled royal approval for the re election of Speaker William Court Gaily amid tense debates. The Lords heard a wide ranging announcement detailing the fallout from city bankruptcies tied to Manchester and Barrn Sudeisy as authorities scrutinize the local interests.
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London
House of Commons
House of Iuveds
William Court Gaily
House of Lord
Widehancellor
Manchester
Barrn
Owen Murphy Dead and Honest Estate Agent in Wall Street
New York December 4 Gwen Murphy widow of Rufus Lord's estate and trusted Wall Street agent dies in Brooklyn aged. Murphy served Rufus Lord and witnessed a 1.5 million dollar robbery early in his career. Police sought his testimony but Lord forbade it saying Murphy would have robbed them earlier if inclined.
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Rufus Lord
New York
Gwen Murphy
Wall Street
Brooklyn
Murphy
Rufus Ford
Wollsiest
Qeen Murphy
Paterson Man Drowns In Klondike Attempt
A Paterson New Jersey man Robert Carroll is reported drowned in the Klondike region while working on a scow for a supply company during the gold rush era. He had left Paterson about thirty years ago and was said to have gone seeking fortune in Alaska. Local relatives have not heard from him since his departure.
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Robert Carroll
Paterson
N. J
New York
Buren
Robert A Carroll
Klondike
Carroll
Sipply
Carrol
Bere
Carroll Flenis
Materson
Hulttmir
DIED AT FRISCO AND OTHER NOTES
Frisco death report Cherished in local notice notes Fred F Lilly dies after Thanksgiving Day accident in San Prairie with family awaiting arrival. In New York President Low announces free tuition for Filipinos at a teachers college by granting the Bachelor of Science in Education degree to graduates completing the four year course. US government authorized to offer tuition to five Filipinos in any school except medical.
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Fred F. Lilly
San Prarie
Lilly
New
Yor
Hajiavios
New York
Low
Cohimabik University
Teachers College
United States
School of Stediotne
Rounding Up Criminals in Manhattan and County
Officers in the county conduct a general roundup of law offenders. Three men were brought to town after robbing a rural country store at Hala. Two men were arrested for breaking into a Dalen Pat car at Junction City. The pair are believed linked to a gang operating the line for several weeks.
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Manhattan
Kan
Dee
Hala
Junction City
Emporia Strikes Coal Near 1400 Feet Depth
Emporia Kansas reports a 24 foot coal vein at about 1400 feet depth with gas present in small quantities. Local officials say gas pressure hindered saltwater influx, but coal quality is described as good. The strike is noted as a notable subsurface find in the region.
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Emporia
Kan
Emporie
Zum Cial Ia
Ube
End of Dewey Arch project disbands in New York
A vote by the executive committee ends the Dewey Arch fund project and orders refund of subscribers. The abandonment stems from public indifference. In Jackson Michigan on December 4 Ex Quartermaster General W L White, recently sentenced for fraud, arrived at the prison.
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Dewey Arch
New York
Len
Cllanng’ Committee
Jackson
Mich
W. L White
Nicaragua Route Favored for Isthmian Canal Plan
Washington December 4 report of the isthmian canal commission to congress endorses the Nicaragua route as most feasible under U S control with an estimated cost of 200 5 million. Panama route priced at about 214 2 million with objections including concessions and rights limits. The commission details route specifics Dam across San Juan river and harbor works and notes Panama concession terms and potential U S ownership options.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Nicaragua
Pana
Ainother
Rompens
Eld
Oue Priammary
Panama
Paris
Zilay
Republic
Punisma Company
Ithmus
Iglesiar
Costa Rica
Darien
Virral
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Greytown
Atlantic
San Juan River
Jesragus
Brite
Pacific
Evsan
Occas
Greytoven
Brito
San Juan
Busters Division
Bock San Carlos Dans
Miltte Divisdon
Bock San Carlow Dam
Baw Lin Jun
Pyltositsmngto Sinvey
Toth Ei
Tfa Atresia Toolks
Communstion
Commission
Panama Canal
Colon
Bonito Leks
Bohip
Lake Robio
Mira
Flores
Bohlo
Ubarges
Gutunchio
Diversiay
Namarathondian
Atwesute
Alhajiela
Chagres
Anne
Seles
Europe
North
Central
South America
Te Guif
Orient
Nicaragua Canal
Colombia
Hutin
Cenpe
United Company
Wutin
Ni Canal
Panera Canal
Erne New Canal Company Bas
State Officials Mull Salary Boost Amid Expanding Costs
Governor Statley resists broad pay increases while urging civil service reform in state institutions. Officials push for raises to attract skilled workers and fund new buildings, but Stanley vows to veto excessive appropriations and seeks careful planning before any salary changes.
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Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Stanle
State Board of Chariflex
State Board of Charities
Manila Death List Cables MacArthur Victims of Disease
General MacArthur releases Manila death list detailing soldiers who died of disease or illness including Dysentery and Heart Disease. Names include Harvey Bimson Frank J. Smith Christopher Kroegel Howard Hoover and James Wilson with unit designations and dates in November and October.
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MacArthur
Washington
Manila
Innes
Ith
Harvey Bimson
1Sth
Frank J. Smith
2Th
Christopher C. Kroegel
H. F. Dorey
Frank Glomr
Mth
Howard Hoover
Heart Discase
Actuan Zandt
Henpanic Tever
Math
Tri Radward
Piers
James 5. Wilson
Kairy
Wm. G. Gikford
Nospany T
Albert Te Krueger
Eer
Charles G. Gelaer
Jacob Winker
Andrew J. I
John Randle
Wm M. Renner
7Th Infantry
Joseph C. Morgan
Joseph L” Monryates
US China policy praised by British papers
London commentaries on President Buckinley’s message to congress view US policy toward China as practical and likely to prevail. The Daily Graphic and Times credit assurances to Christian converts and punishments for outrages, while debates on indemnity and trade recovery reflect UK concerns. The Standard and Daily Chronicle note diplomacy limits and a strong US mercantile stance with calls to reduce revenue taxes.
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London
Buckinley
Congress
Ambrien
The
Daily Graphic
United States
the Times
Great Britain
Daily News
Axteos
Timex
China
Washington
Daily Chronicle
American Mercantile Marine
Prince of Wales Boat May Compete for American Cup
New York December 4 yacht news discusses Prince of Wales boat potential as Shamrock 1 challenger for the America’s Cup if the Royal Yacht Club wins the trial. Manager Duncan and Commodore Ledyard weigh eligibility, defense plans, and possible arrangements with Herreshoff and other yacht clubs. News notes a joint service plan for Mazatlan and San Francisco and local incidents in Beverly and St Petersburg.
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New York
Yachtamen Tisve
Prince of Wales
Royal Yacht Club
Commodore Ledyard
New York Yacht Club
Ae Mae
Emmuntter
Rwresent
England
Cliba
Dewd
Duncan
Mberty
Messrs Dinan
Tainie Bristol
Yachtamen
Inolin
Columbya
Bristol
Herreshott
Santander
Ineiin
Train Explosion Kills Five and Injures Dozens
A massive blast wrecked a Chicago Northwestern train near a power plant killing five and badly injuring twelve others. Passengers buried under debris, with Pullman cars and a sleeper car toppled by flying wreckage. Officials say several may die. rescue operations and investigations followed for hours. Security and casualty figures remained fluid as the injured received treatment.
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Northwestern Road
DLAD
Augiet Claman
Crus
Fenieur Walle
Teeta
Anthony Kraus
Powar
House
Jared
Ce Capilan
August Weim
Waesent “Specht
Ruomuug
Ry Sehoult
Oll
Auntloe Witce
Northwestern Sund
Eck
Thha Butterworth
Power House
August Berk
Mitwasdken
Ingurret
August Heck
Milwaukee
Johnel Gregor
Martaie
Sarknona
Cemcos Temgeerae
Mtn
Chicago & North~ Western Railway
Welle Street
Hughson
Job Butterworth
A. J. Scully
Perious
Gearer Otis
Minnia
Mex
Pitien
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Frye
Oklahoma
Sulzer
Army
Morgan
Canis
Bnetance
Moreen
Fren & Rade
Urman
Renaive
Mirman
Shafter
Lee
Wilson
House of Lords
Owen Murphy
the Klondike
Frisco
Isthmiananal Commission
Cools Arder
State Institution
Statley
Pola
Press of London
Eniness
Frisco San Francisec
Chillin Sane~ Gation Company
Hinthh Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Mazatlan
San
Beverly
Make
Tra T. Crockett
Lyon
W. F. Rogers
St Petersbure
Peri
Uhn Nerd
Aime Reltung
Kansas
Washington, D. C
A. Dunn
Opxwalomie
Han
Pesan
Kaneas
Power House of. & N. W. By
James MM Lynch
the Toteenstienal
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