Hanna's Subsidy Bill Presses Senate Ahead of Spooner Measure
Washington dispatch describes the administration push to pass Hanna's subsidy bill, amid claims it would profit Hanna and Standard Oil for millions. The Senate moves to place the bill first on the calendar, displacing the Spooner Philippine bill and triggering possible executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. House actions mirror formal start as President's message is read and remembered lawmakers depart.
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Opening of Congress as new bills loom in early session
Washington reports the second session of the fifty sixth Congress opened with focus on anticipated bills. Senate moved slowly after a formal oath for Vermont’s William B Dillingham and Iowa’s Gear and Minnesota’s Davis were noted. Dolliver attended but not sworn in. A key greeting occurred between party leaders as President pro tem Frye’s gavel signaled the start.
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Ohio
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Arkansas
First congressional bill seeks Census eleven apportionment
Washington December 3 The House opened with Representative Crumpacker Indiana introducing a bill to apportion representatives under the eleventh census raising total members from 357 to 365. States gaining seats include Arkansas Colorado California Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Texas Washington West Virginia. States losing seats include Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina South Carolina Virginia. Also a resolution by Representative Fitzgerald Massachusetts honors Paul Kruger and Boer republics seeking peace terms. Senator Hanna forecasts a busy session focusing on appropriation, army, tax, reapportionment, and likely shipping and Nicaragua Canal bills.
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ROOTS ARMY BILL INTRODUCED AND REFERRED IN HALL PLAN
Secretary Root's bill to reorganize the army was introduced by Chairman Hull and referred to the House military committee. The measure is nearly complete and ready for report with a likely action tomorrow. An anti canteen amendment by Mr Hay of Vilas bans liquor sales on military property and transports. an artillery inspector position is created on the general staff.
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Boston Harbor project figures visit Washington
Willam H. Lincoln president of the Chamber of Commerce J R Carter president of the Merchants' Association Clinton White of the Associated Boards of Trade and Elwyn G Preston secretary of the Chamber of Commerce arrived in Washington to confer with river and harbor committee members and the commerce committee on Boston harbor project features needing elucidation no hearing will be held they plan to stay through the week to push the proposal.
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Shoemakers wage cuts hit Brookfield workers
Brookfield reports wage reductions affecting a group of twenty shoemakers in a layoffs action. The note cites factory adjustments and ongoing labor changes shaping local employment.
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City election day tests license in 13 of 33 towns
Thirteen municipalities vote on liquor licenses today amid heated campaigns. New Bedford hosts temperance rallies. Fall River considers pensioning veteran firefighters. Haverhill battles socialists as Mayor Chase seeks re election. Woburn and Waltham link license races with mayor contests. Cities voting: New Bedford, Springfield, Lawrence, Fall River, Taunton, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Gloucester, Northampton, Weltham, Quincy, Pittsfield, Marlboro.
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Missing Vermont couple prompts search for senator’s wife
Mrs Helen Brown wife of Senator Rufus E Brown of Burlington is missing along with Dr Charles W Jacobs of Richmond the town’s physician for years Their families say both disappeared from home recently and police seek clues while at least one daughter notes Dr Jacobs may have traveled toward Boston during the period of the absence
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Irish Absence Shocks British Parliament Opening
London dispatch notes the notable absence of Irish members at the opening of Parliament. Parnell and the Irish body abstain from sessions, while government figures arrive and the Speaker election proceeds with no opposition. Lords attendance is sparse but dignified.
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Delegation Fails to Meet Treasurer on Loom Fixers Strike
The national executive board delegation to Treasurer Knowles of the Acushnet and Hathawayville failed to secure a meeting, as he sent word he would not discuss mill business. The delegation approved the loom fixers’ strike, departing from the usual practice requiring national board sanction.
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Knowles Refuses to State Side. Union Levy Enforced
The national union imposes a 15 cent weekly levy on all members during the strike and pledges support to the fixers in their dispute. Mr Knowles declines to present his side, stating he wants his help and no outsiders.
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Free Home for Consumptives Benefit Sale Announcement
A misc sale to aid consumptives at the Free Home for Consumptives in Quincy Street Dorchester will feature antique articles furniture crockery and glassware. Donations may be sent to the home or to Miss Lyons 191 Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester.
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Counterfeit Dollar Case In Cambridge Court
Dennis Ryan, convicted yesterday for drunkenness in Cambridge, was questioned by police about passing a counterfeit silver dollar in an electric car last evening. He offered statements suggesting the U S authorities are investigating the matter as a possible wider conspiracy.
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