Congress Reopens with Shipping Bill Debates and Nominations
Congress shifted from the special session to the regular December session in Washington. The day saw little business as lawmakers filed through the new routine and confirmed about 1,700 delayed nominations while Pierce Butler’s Supreme Court nomination stalled. The shipping bill dominates the agenda with likely hearings and possible delays amid Republican opposition to the Madden amendment and a tight Senate
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Police Kill 17 In Mexico City Riot
In Mexico City on November 30 a crowd of several thousand demonstrators stormed the city hall to protest water famine and alleged aldermen negligence. Police fired two machine gun volleys, killing at least 17 and injuring 51 as federal troops protected the wrecked municipal building later tonight.
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Hoover predicts Harding as 1924 Republican nominee
Palo Alto Calif December 1 Herbert C Hoover secretary of commerce says in an interview at his home that Warren G Harding will be the Republican candidate in 1924 and that by then the public will value his sanity and progressive policies. He discusses national rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts noting building codes standardization and faster engineering projects though railroads lag.
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Impeachment Pushes Daugherty Case Before House Panel
Representative Keller of Minnesota named Chief Justice Taft as a witness to support his impeachment charge against Attorney General Daugherty. Keller cited 14 grounds including alleged fraud to aid a Taft pardon and alleged misconduct by former officials. He warned access to Justice Department documents was needed to prepare, and urged actions against Daugherty for failing to prosecute anti trust violators.
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William N. Jones
Oregon
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Fire Devastates New Bern Area Housing and Structures
A massive blaze in western New Bern NC raged 11 hours destroying nearly 300 homes and other buildings valued around 2 million dollars. No deaths reported though many injured and over 1000 homeless. aid from four cities and local shelters helped as the fire spread along Pas ture street toward the river.
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Roper Lumber Company
Cedar Grove
Union Station
Death of Circus Giant George Auger Reported
News from Bridgeport Connecticut states the death of George Auger, a renowned circus giant who appeared with Bareem Bailey and Ringling Brothers shows for years. He stood 7 feet 7 inches tall, weighed 300 pounds, and was born in Cardigan Wales forty years ago. Death was attributed to Indian ties.
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Pope in Rome Receives American Students on Thanksgiving
The pope welcomed 180 American college students in the audience chamber with Cardinal Bissett and college officials. He urged prayer as essential to life and thanked the group for a 1200 lire offering aiding Russians suffering from pestilence and famine. He praised nations fixing days to pray and thanked Americans for their generosity.
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Successful operation separates Siamese twins in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn today a successful operation separated Siamese twins Ruth and Sylvia Zarelsky, born November 2, reported by Dr. Phil Mininberg, obstetrics specialist. One twin's head rested under the other's chin and chest during birth. weights were five pounds and three? ounces. Both children are healthy.
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Death Ends Quarter Century Service of James R. Mann
Representative James R. Mann of Illinois died at his Washington home after a brief illness. A Republican from Chicago, he served 26 years in 13 Congresses and was re-elected this month. Memorial services followed in Washington with tributes from the president, cabinet, and congressional leaders before his body was returned to Chicago for burial. Florence Donnelly served as his secretary.
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