Friday. May 25, 1900. The Lacey Act signed into law.

The Lacy Act was signed into law by President McKinley .  It made it a Federal offense to ship "wild animals and birds take in defiance of existing state laws" across state lines."

Last edition:

Thursday, May 24, 1900. A battleship to China.

Labels: 1900, 1900s, boats and ships, Boxer Rebellion, Catholic, China, Christianity, Education, Holidays, Marriage, Memorial Day, Pope Leo XIII, religion, U.S. Navy

Friday, April 13, 1900. Direct election.

The House of Representatives, for the fourth time since 1893, passed a resolution to provide for direct election of Senators.

The measure would fail the Senate.

I"m not completely certain, quite frankly, that the ultimate change in 1913 was a good one.  It would, of course, require an amendment to the Constitution.

Last edition:

Thursday, April 12, 1900. A U.S. civil government for Puerto Rico.

Labels: 1900, 1900s, Colonialism, Puerto Rico