House Passes Croat Oleomargarine Bill by 198 to 92 Vote
The House approved the oleomargarine bill by 198 to 92 after a lengthy debate. A minority substitute imposing tighter sale restrictions failed 113 to 178, and the act raises colored oleomargarine tax from 2 to 10 cents per pound while reducing uncolored tax from 2 cents to 1/4 cent. Payne signals next action on war revenue reduction act after the appropriation bill.
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Washisneton
Committee On Agriculture
Bose
Payne
Ways and Means
Hawaiian Delegates Election Irregularities Protest
Representative Mandell of Wyoming has received a petition from A N Kepoika and A B Lowensteine of Hawaii challenging the election of Delegate Wilcox. They request a hearing to consider points against his admission and possible irregularities in the process.
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Wasington
Mandell
Wyoming
A. B. Lowensteine
Hawaii
Wilcox
Manley Declines Internal Revenue Post for Speakership
New York December 8 Joseph H Manley says he will not accept the office of commissioner of internal revenue to succeed the late Comptroller Wilson even if offered Manley is in Maine and aims to remain as speaker of the lower house of the Maine legislature He notes no opposition exists and he intends to keep his promise to run for speaker next term
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Cannnot
Internal Revenue
New York
Joseph H. Manley
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Wiison
Manley
Wilalington
Mr. Manley
Tam
Maine
Lam
MR. Cahn
United States
Texarkana
Ark
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Joplin
Topeka
Kas
North Adams
Mass
Pittsfield
Gloversville
N. Y
Kan
Cahn
Frohman
Weston Promoted to Commissary General of Subsistence
President nominates Colonel John J. Weston assistant commissary general of subsistence to become commissary general with rank of brigadier general. Also nominated Captain Frank B. Mackenna to be inspector general of volunteers with rank of major.
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Washington
Senate
John J. Weston
Frank B. Mackenna
Forty-seventh Infantry
Fifteenth Infantry
U.S. A
Agreement Reached in Peking Note Revisions
A German official says the note drafted by the Peking envoys is acceptable to the United States though minor points remain unsettled. Germany backs the U S position but warns against triumphalism as all powers agreed to move toward peace. Li Hung Chang informs General Chafee China is pleased with American troop conduct and grateful for protection.
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Peking
Foreign Office
Count von Buelow
Imperial
United States
Russia
Germany
America
Conttnet
Perine
Li Hung Chang
Chafee
China
Fate of Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Near Thursday Vote
Senate action limited to executive session as lawmakers plan a Thursday 3 PM vote on an amendment policing the canal. Teller seeks to strike fortification limits while Morgan clarifies his stance and Weller opposes the treaty. Separate note cites $100,000 more for St Paul post office.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Weller
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Teller
United States
St. Paul
Gage Hag
Congress
Treasure theft alleged by German officers in Peking palace
The Deutsche Zeitalh reports that German marine officers found Sir Claude McDonald and Lady McDonald supervising coolies who were allegedly removing treasure from the Chinese imperial palaces near the British legation in Peking.
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McDonald
Berus
Péking
Deutsche Zeitalh
Claude McDonald
Peking
Lady McDonald
Immigrant Arrivals Hit 448 672 in Fiscal Year
Washington reports 448 672 total arrivals last year with 303 148 men and 144 424 women and 65 636 extra cabin aliens not included in the official count. European origins lead with 424 700, followed by Asia 17 945, Africa 80, and 5 890 from other regions.
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Washington
Commissioner of Immigration
Canada
Asia
Africa
Second Day of Federation of Labor Convention in Louisville
Rain delayed start but delegates filled seats as Esther King of Indiana presided. Jurisdiction of unions tops agenda while credentials committee recommends dismissing protests against seating brewery workers and stationary engineers and firemen. matter referred to grievance committee.
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Federation of Labor
LouisvIl Lee
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Statue of Hermann Could Move From New Ulm
The Sons of Hermann consider removing the Hermann monument erected at New Ulm in 1897 to Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Lodges statewide push the plan, hoping the move increases visibility for thousands who do not visit New Ulm.
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Minneapolis
Hermann
United States
New Ulm
Minnehaha Park
Admirals Kautz Orders Sail South to South America
Admiral Kautz has ordered an immediate departure of the Iowa and Philadelphia to South America from San Diego. Preparations are rushed as the cause remains undisclosed, causing surprise among naval officers. A coal shipment for the flagship was cut back from a 1,000 ton load after only half was delivered.
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San Diego
Cal
Kautz
South America
Iowa
Philadelphia
Acquitted of Shooting a Chinaman in Wisconsin Trial
Dr. Chauncey E. B. Richards was acquitted of shooting a Chinaman last summer. He testified his revolver discharged from the impact of the Chinaman's club and a small riot occurred at the time during a period of heightened tension. In Bulgaria, Prince Ferdinand consulted the Bulgarian parliament and charged M Radoslavov with forming a cabinet after presenting a provisional list not yet accepted.
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Fond Pu Lac
Wis
Chauncey EB. Richards
Formug
Bulgarian Dablinet
Sofia
Ferdinand
M. Radoslavov
Dangers of Alum in Baking Powders Highlighted
Samples imitating baking powder with alum are sold door to door or in groceries. Such mixtures risk food safety and are illegal in many cities. Alum is a corrosive poison and physicians condemn powders containing it. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
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Dr. Bruéss
P.P.P. Remedy Jrs
J. Jeffries
Bruess’ Remedy
Jack J&ffries
Bruess. & CO. (Inc
Chicago
Ulg
Chamberlain Signals Civil Gov ernment for Boer Republics
London dispatch reports Joseph Chamberlain announcing that civil government would be given to the Boer republics. He promises limited farm burning and reduced military measures, arguing the Kruger mission failure and Worcester delegation eased the South African crisis. The move aims to gain parliament’s approval for financial measures, keeping session calmer than feared.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Gene Gross
Asquith
East Fifeshire
Chamberlain
Air Flow Flame Sealed Aperture After 100 Foot Rise
The apparatus lifted air to a height of 100 feet and burned with a steady flame until the aperture was closed and the air shut off.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica Offer Lease for Nicaraguan Canal
A Washington dispatch says Nicaragua and Costa Rica would lease United States access for a 290 year term to build the Nicaraguan canal. Bond value to be accepted by Nicaragua under $6 million and by Costa Rica under $1.5 million. Also reports Dr Walter C Pease, longtime northern Wisconsin physician, died of heart disease at a Cumberland bedside.
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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Curiaco
Washington
United States
Drew
Cumberland
Wis
Walter C. Pease
Wiscasin
Pease
Wisconsin
Paris Exposition Committee Presents Mrs McKinley Badge
President McKinley receives a gold badge from De Young and Thomas F Walsh for Mrs McKinley on behalf of the Paris exposition commission. The badge, crafted by Parisian goldsmiths, is praised by the president as the finest and most beautiful he has ever seen.
Capture the Train Robbers Near Gifford
MaLvega Arkansas December 8 The bandits who robbed the Iron Mountain express car near Gifford on November twenty first have one wounded member captured and jailed at Warren Arkansas. The other two are surrounded in a swamp near the Arkansas Louisiana line and are believed to be captured soon.
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MaLvega
Ark
Gifford
Warren
Louisiana
Arkaneag
Nat ural gas discovery and explosion at Northwestern road well
In BorfERFIELD Minnesota a natural gas well owned by the Northwestern road exploded after a pump repairer lit a match while working on the site. The blast wrecked the building covering the well and left the man with a narrow escape from death as a stream of fire shot into the air.
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Borferfield
Minn
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