House gridlock on ocean survey item delays final adjournment
Washington June 7 The two houses fought over the ocean survey provision in the naval appropriation bill with heads down and horns locked. The House rejected the conference report after a fiery debate led by Mr Cannon about Commander Todd and the navy hydrographer’s campaign against the coast and geodetic survey. Conferees Cannon Moody and Shafroth favored the House position and pledged resistance until directed otherwise.
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Charges of Robbery and Corruption Hit Senate
Washington June 7 The senate failed to agree on the naval appropriation bill and rejected a house amendment for a government armor plate factory. After hours of debate the Penrose proposal was adopted 39 to 35 amid bitter exchanges and accusations of robbery and political corruption. The chamber adjourned to 11 am.
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Feared Casualties Mark Major March Battalion's Return
June 4 dispatch from Candon reports Major P March's Thirty third regiment returning by steamer Aparn. A majority of the troops are weak and ready for hospital after 230 Faules in the mountains amid hunger and exposure. Eighty seven men transported to Muguegarao. some died or were carried in litters.
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President Signs Over 100 Bills During Capitol Visit
The text notes deadlock on a naval bill and records the president signing more than one hundred bills while at the Capitol before returning to the White House.
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McKinley
Capitol
White House
Wheeler to be retired and Davis favored for promotion
Washington June 7 reports say General Wheeler will be retired on age and not given a military assignment as brigadier general of regulars. The vacancy may go to one of six colonels who served in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines, with General Davis considered the front runner for the star.
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Standstill in South Africa as Lord Roberts rests troops
London and Lourenco Marques dispatches report South African operations at a pause. Lord Roberts strengthens Pretoria's magazines and warehouses in preparation for a long chase after retreating Boers toward Lydenburg. Boer positions at Laings Nek and contacts with Botha are described amid refugee movements.
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Duke of Norfolk Injured After Fall From Horse
London dispatches report the Duke of Norfolk, lieutenant colonel of the Royal Sussex Yeomanry in South Africa, fallen from his horse in a somewhat serious accident. Also listed are captured officers from the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry including the Earls of Leitrim Longford and Ennismoor near Lindley.
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Boycotting Schemes of the Dutch Reach Local Merchants
Care Tows reports that Dutch boycott plans target American and Continental houses to set up branches here. The notice outlines efforts to influence markets and expand Dutch business presence in the region.
Inquiry Ordered After Focke Utterances Spark Indignation
An inquiry has been ordered into remarks by Dr. Focke German consul general at Cape Town who urged German South Africans to act as part of one Anglo-Saxon community. Pending conclusions Focke has been temporarily retired.
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Foreign Ministers Call for Strong Hand in Crisis
The June 7 Prem report notes worsening conditions as events accelerate and natives stir. British minister Sir Claude McDonald ships 735 more marines while Boxers threaten nearby villages. An imperial edict condemns troop cowardice and orders suppression. ministers debate an audience with the empress dowager but take no decisive action.
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Pe Chi Li
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South Dakota Democrats Select Delegates to Kansas City
The South Dakota Democratic state convention at Chamberlain chose eight delegates for the Kansas City meeting and pledged support for Bryan. Resolutions praised Towne, backed Pettigrew for re election, and urged Yankton’s July 11 convention to endorse Pettigrew, binding legislators to support. Sympathy for the Boers was voiced and anti imperialist and anti trust stances were taken. Maris Taylor of Huron was elected to the Democratic national committee.
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Governor Roosevelt dismisses Major in National Guard
Albany N Y June 7 Governor Roosevelt ordered Major Clinton A Smith of the Seventy first regiment in the national guard dismissed for failure to assume command at the battle of El Caney and lead the regiment when Colonel Downs failed to lead Bo
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Roosevelt
Clinton A. Smith
National Guard
el Caney
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Downs
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