McKinley's Message. A Comprehensive Review of Financial Legislation and Policies
President McKinley presents a detailed annual message to Congress covering finances, the gold standard, trusts control, the merchant marine, foreign relations, Cuba, the Philippines, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and territorial governance. He urges uniform trust law, urges expansion of the navy and postal service, and outlines plans for Cuba, Samoa, and the Philippines.
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Germany
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Pago Pago
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Manua
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
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Postal Service
Postmaster General urges curbing second class abuse
Washington Dec 4 The annual report of Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith highlights urgent action by Congress to stop the abuse of second class mail privileges. He cites a yearly waste of about 20 million dollars and details deficits and potential gains from reclassifying improper second class matter. The report defends rural free delivery as expanding service, boosting receipts, land values, and rural mobility while outlining costs, benefits, and proposed scope.
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Charles Emory Smith
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Congress
United States
Cuba
Idaho
Mississippi
Montana
Wyoming
True in His Case Song Line Sparks Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on a lyric attributed to Mrs. McPhidget-Who and a remark about a single beloved girl, illustrated by a jokey caption in Harper's Bazar.
Washington Centenary Masonic Death Celebration Plans
Washington plans a national Masonic centennial for George Washington on December 1 with attendance expected from masons across the U S and Canada Col Robert White of Wheeling Va leads the marshal staff The ceremony will be at Mount Vernon with rites at the tomb and addresses by Colorado grand master and President McKinley at the mansion A Willard's hotel reception will follow with McKinley and his cabinet anticipated to attend
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George Washington
United States
Canada
Robert White
Wheeling
W. Va
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Mount Vernon
Grand Master of Masons
Colorado
President McKinley
R. T. W. Duke
Virginia
Willard's
McKinley
Tallon and party sail home with funds for Dublin uses
Daniel Tallon lord Magyar of Dublin secretary Thomas Kennedy and John E Redmond M P sail from New York on the Cunard liner Campania carrying about 30000 in American money. They plan to save Parnell's house in Dublin and erect a monument to him. Redmond issues a statement on behalf of the lord mayor thanking Americans for their reception and aid.
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New York
Daniel Tallon
Magyar
Dublin
Thomas Kennedy
John E. Redmond
Cunard
Campania
Parnell
Redmond
French Ambassador Departs as London Protest Builds
The French ambassador returned to Paris on Saturday. Paris reports the British ambassador has requested two months of leave. The departure is viewed as a protest against Secretary Chamberlain's speech and a possible hiatus until Lord Salisbury offers explanation. Relations between the two nations are described as critical.
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Paris
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Philippine Islands
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