Brief Congressional Session Opens With Memorial for Allison
Congress opens the Sixtieth session in brief form with prayers, swearing in new members, and tribute to the late Senator Allison of Iowa. Leaders Hepburn, Landis, and Overstreet among those facing reelection losses. Williams and Clark prominent Democrats discuss party prospects. Representatives greet colleagues and await president's message. ships from Manila observed offshore.
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Thys
Allison
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
Representatives Hepburn
Landis
Overstreet
Indiana
Judeine
Fleet Passes Singapore Under Admiral Sperry
The United States Atlantic battleship fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry passed through Singapore harbor. Spectators gathered as the stately warships moved by, with the scout cruiser Yankton in constant touch with the fleet. The Connecticut flagship remained largely silent as the procession continued.
National Apple Show Opens in Spokane
The National Apple Show opened in Spokane Washington with remarks on the United States as a top apple growing region. Exhibits showcase many fine specimens and reflect efforts by local organizers and the Spokane Chamber to attract international samples for comparison and promotion.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Rother
Northrop to retire as University of Minnesota president
Dr Cyrus Northrop will resign as head of the University of Minnesota at the end of the current college year. The 74 year old administrator will have served a full quarter century and his resignation will be presented to the regents Tuesday.
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Minnneapolis
Dec
Cyrus Northrop
University of Minnesota
Northrop
Mother and Child Poisoned at Holley Grove Arkansas
Mrs Ren Chiem and her infant died at her father’s home near Holley Grove Arkansas from an overdose of poison. Authorities believe the woman was temporarily deranged and after giving the poison to her child swallowed a quantity herself.
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Holley Grove
Ark
Ren Chiem
Here
Two Girls Found Dead In Harrisburg Rooms
Two girls Mabel Van Buskirk of Harrisburg and Elva James of Burnham were found asphyxiated in their rooms. Police indicate the deaths point to self-inflicted asphyxiation.
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Harrisburg
Mabel van Buskirk
Elva James
Burnham
Whistler Marriage Orchestrated by Bohemian Circle
In a vivid reminiscence a guest recounts arranging the marriage of James Whistler to Mrs. Godwin the widow. The party planned a ceremony led by Rev Byng at an early date and followed by a studio banquet on packing cases. The bride jokes about a new toothbrush and sponge for her nuptials.
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Whistler
Godwin
Earl's Court
Jimmy
Mrs. Godwin
House of Commons
Mr. Byng
Paris
Trousseau
Cuban Affairs Discussed at White House Meeting
Governor Magoon of Cuba and Secretary Wright met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss Cuban affairs and whether the United States should withdraw all troops when Cuba relinquishes control next February.
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Washington
Magoon
Cuba
Wright
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Taft Expected to Be Reelected Head of Red Cross
The American Red Cross society will hold its fourth annual meeting in Washington on Tuesday. President-elect William H Taft is set to be reelected to the presidency, a post he has held since February 1965. The gathering will consider important innovations aimed at expanding the society’s usefulness.
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American Red Cross Society
Washington
William H Taft
Three Boston Children Drown in Suburban Ice Incident
In Boston suburbs three children Martha Anderson aged eleven and ten and George Stack Jr aged thirteen slipped through thin ice while playing. Authorities reported the accident near a local inlet and prepared to recover the bodies.
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Boston
Childredf
Martha Anderson
George Stack, Jr
Grain and provision prices on Minneapolis wheat
Minneapolis wheat prices for December and May trade on track listings include No. 1 bard at 1.13 percent, No. 1 Northern at 1.21 1/%, No. 2 Northern at 1.10%, and No. Northern at 1.06 14 1.08 percent, with December price 1.09% and May 1.12%.
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Minneapolis
May
Bard
Northern
Wheat and flax price report from Duluth stock market
Wheat to arrive and on track No 1 hard at 1.12 5 percent No Northern at 1.114 5 percent No 2 Northern 1.09 Dec 1.09 May 1.12 July 1.12 Flax to arrive on track Dec 1.41 5 percent May 1.44
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Hogs Prices at St Paul Union Stock Yards
St Paul Minnesota December 5 cattle prices show good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.50 per cwt fair to good 41.50 to 75.25 cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.00 veals 5.00 to 5.60 hogs 5.25 to 5.65 sheep wethers 40.04 to 4.35 yearlings 4.50 to 5.15 spring lambs 5.50 to 6.25 per cwt.
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St. Paul
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Report
Chicago prices for wheat corn oats and livestock on December 5 show De cember wheat at 1.05 1 5 8 15 cents futures May 1.10 July 1.03. December corn 614 percent 61 and 61 2 3 cents May 61 61 3 cents July 62 62 3 cents September 62 3. Oats December 49 50 cents May 52 percent July 47 cents. Pork December 14.52 Jan 16.06 May 16.29. Butter creameries 22 30 cents, dairies 21 4 25 cents. Eggs 30 cents. Poultry turkeys 15 cents chickens 9 10 14 cents springs 12 cents.
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Chicago
Cattle and Hog Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago market notes show varied cattle values including Western cattle at 3.40 to 5.75 and stockers 2.70 to 4.75. Calves reach 5.50 to 7.59, hogs range from 5.15 to 6.90, and sheep at 2.50 to 4.90 with yearlings 4.26 to 6.10 and lambs 4.25 to 6.90.
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Chicago
Train Times for Chicago Great Western Railway
Northbound departures at 4:08 a m and 4:35 p m head to St Paul Minneapolis Dubuque Chicago Des Moines and Kansas City. Southbound from Fort Dodge Council Bluffs and Omaha at 3:35 p m and 11:40 p m with arrivals at 3:35 p m and 4:08 a m. Connections for Lyle Manly and Mason City also listed with mirrored arrival times.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
Counci
Bluffs
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