Democrats Refuse Plans to Increase Senate Committees
Washington observers report Democrats balked at Republican plans to widen Senate committee majorities. A Wednesday caucus discussed adding seats on foreign relations and agriculture, shifting power toward Republicans while preserving a united front amid debates over chairmanships and routine business.
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Critical Condition After Severe Wounding Noted
A man sustained multiple deep injuries including three gashes on the right hand and wounds across the neck with one starting under the right ear. His condition is listed as very critical as authorities report the incident.
Gatesville Reformatory to Build Hospital at $25000
The superintendent was authorized to close a contract with contractor Lewis of Belton for a hospital at the Gatesville reformatory. The project, costing $25000, will use convict labor.
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Gatesville Reformatory
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Belton
Reformatory
Bonds of Galveston disagreeing debt conference set
New York announces a conference on December 17 with Galveston bondholders to discuss steps to meet the city's financial difficulties. Galveston has failed to pay interest on some bonds and reports a storm toll of thousands of lives and about 17 million in property losses.
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New York
Galveston
Writ To Release Patrick On Habeas Corpus
Albert T. Patrick appeared in New York Supreme Court on a writ of habeas corpus alleged due process delay in prosecuting murder charges over the Rice case. Justice Beach planned to set the case for December 26 or 30, Patrick remaining at the Tombs awaiting trial.
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Albert T. Patrick
Supreme Court
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Moore
Patrick
Marsh Rice
Beach
Robert M. Moore
Tragedy in Tennessee ends in arson and wounds
Paris Tennessee December 12. Coleman Mitchum a black teacher fatally wounds his wife then sets fire to the house. He fled to a cabin where he was confronted as the fire raged, and Mills confronted him with a fatal shot or pursuit. The report notes a deadly sequence and an arson attempt with limited survivor details.
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Tenn
Coleman Mitchum
Masshal Mills
Arrest Made in $80,000 Jewelry and Bond Theft
A suspect was arrested a few weeks ago on charges of stealing approximately $80,000 in jewelry and bonds from the trunks of Mrs. Denman Thompson. The investigation tied the suspect to the crime and formal charges followed.
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Denman Thompson
Man Drinks Kerosene Try to Start Fire in Buffalo
George Nowaczyk drank nearly a quart of kerosene in Buffalo on December 12 and tried to ignite it with a lit match held to his mouth. He was arrested while attempting the act and is expected to recover.
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Buffalo
George Nowaczyk
Dr Zeemp Elected President of Swiss Confederation
Berne December 12 Dr Jos Zeemp of Lucerne vice president of the federal council has been elected president of the Swiss confederation for 1902 Dr Zeemp is a Catholic conservative.
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Berne
Switzerland
Jos. Zeemp
Lucerne
Federal Council
Swiss Confederation
Dr. Zeemp
Fifth Avenue Hotel Burns in Ford City Fire
A blaze at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in Ford City Pennsylvania on December 12 destroyed the building. One man is missing while several employees and guests were injured by jumping from upper floors.
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Ford City
Fifth Avenue
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Offer in Bryan Texas Ad
The advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for dyspepsia and indigestion with a money back guarantee if not cured. It cites M. H. James, a leading Bryan Texas druggist, as a vendor and lists a 50 cent price per package.
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