Senate Opens 57th Congress With Kyle Tribute
Washington dispatch notes the Senate convening its first session of the fifty seventh Congress. A formal tribute to Senator Kyle is offered as lawmakers adjourn after adjourning in respect to the late senator. The House moved to inform the president of duties and discussed rules amid a busy opening day.
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Washington
Brest
Benue
Mr. Kean
Tillman
Hoar
Mass
Missouri
Clte
Frye
Senate
Crmier
William Milburn
Earth
South Dakota
New Jersey
Mr. Sewell
Leome
God
Charles O. Dietrich
Joseph Hy Milberndt
Hale
Merian
Ala
McLaurin
Charleton Exposition
Charleston
Wear
Gamble
Kyle
ORGANIZATION IN THE HOUSE RE-ELECTS SPEAKER WITH MAJORITY
The opening of the first Congress session sees Henderson re elected Speaker by a good majority as the House adopts time honored precedents. The ceremony includes sworn oaths and committee appointments to inform the President and Senate of readiness to receive business. Flower show draws interest though towers sent to members remain mostly undelivered. The election of House officers follows prayers and roll calls.
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Henderson
Richardson
Washington
Congress
House of
Thop Dersen
Senate
Meir Payne
Bingham
Cengeres
Ita
Edo
Lacey
Town
Hiouse
Viva Voon
Yale
Cannon
Ocelin
Gen
Lowe
Ney
Virginia
Hiehundeun
Nesner
Hingh
Neville
Nebrus
Stark
Moesere
Harode
Towa
MeCtetjan Dom
New York
Phites
PoonaVivatie
Mandos
Dom
Georgie
Rietardeon
Cumming
Riboris Stark
Cummins
Gen Henderson
Odf
Uinehoan
Evivanii
Eereien Tinapenker
Iande
Nintinive Mailer
Den
Alexender Medowell
Cho
Het Meary Cusson
Wieconsin
Mteairme
Thury
Methrey
Ohic
Wirhigaat
Covene
Oyoneia
McDowell
Elk
Wingham
Medheylvonia
Seaker
Messrs
Piste
Bineham
Penneylvania
Oohardeen
Tennessee
Didwell
Wichardson
Richard von
Hepburn
Biele
Indiana
Mellin
Mer Richardson
Republian
Delgell Mowes
To Mothers of Large Families Ask Free Advice From Lydia Pinkham
A plea to mothers of large families to seek free guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The ad cites testimonies praising relief from menstrual pain and improved ability to perform housework after following Pinkham’s regimen, inviting letters to Mrs. Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia BE
Pinkham
Carnie Kmevilne
Ludington, Mich
Resolution and seat drawing in the House session
The record recalls a House meeting where a resolution passed and seating was drawn. Members from Democratic and Republican sides were called, with special consent for Grow and Bingham to select seats. Committees on elections and mileage were formed, and a motion allowed free importation and transfer of foreign exhibits for exhibitions. The House adjourned later in the day.
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Steele
Indiana
Robb
Champ Clark
Missiouri
Gibson
Tennessee
Overstreet
Sherman
New York
Grow
Pennsylvania
Bingham
House
Richardson
Creamer
Wachter
Maryland
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
Elections Committee No
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Virginia
Meeers, Roemer
Karens
Stewart
Blakeney
Lewie
Georgia
Potter
Elliott
South Carslink
Raffle
South Caroliina
Charlton
Mayne
Ow York
Anti Oleomargarine Bill Dominates Early 19th Century Plan
Washington December reports show over 30 bills introduced by House members with MP 1 priority. Rivalry centered on Mr Melary’s sale restriction measure as records suggested decisive support. Proposals debated include northern Puget Sound route via private participation and alternative government plans. Sulzer from New York also protested South Africa war conduct.
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Washington
Melary
Sherman
New York
Rsiss
Michigan
Jones
Puget Sound
Cobles
Mr. Sulzer
South Africa
Trial of Essex Junction postoffice burglars begins in Rutland
U S Circuit Court in Rutland opens a term to try alleged burglars of the Essex Junction postoffice. Judge Hoyt presides with counsel including ex Governor J Ormabee Frank Plumley and P L Piatt. Jurors sworn, witnesses such as Post Officer Quity and Postmaster Nichols testify as proceedings extend to January 6.
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Essex Junction
Rutland
Dee
Hoyt HH. Whee Er
J. Ormabee
Fondon
Frank Plumley
Northfield
Piatt
Poultney
KE. L. Bonene Minkton
Champlain Construction Co
Champlain Coperrietion Co
Ve. O'Urien & Shevlin Atti
Cae
United States
O'liherty
Tiendy
WL . Quity
Sprnnefli
Mass
Willim Nichols
Miss Nichols
J. W. Ketchum
Vergennes
Tragedy near Hardwick as Buck kills wife then vanishes
A fatal assault at the Buck home outside Hardwick leaves Mrs. Buck mortally wounded by a view grip. James Buck, about 44, fled toward Canada after telling his daughter the motive and paying hush money. The daughter aided the mother by bringing help. the case leaves many questions about motive and aftermath. Nearby reports mention the Alburgh station fire and ongoing legal actions in town, including a liquor agent case and delays in a mortgage sale. The scene ties to broader county court activity with judges Munson and Start presiding through March and upcoming trials, including State v. Jack Powers.
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Hardwick
Dec
James Buck
Buck
Canada
Les Foun
Craftabury
Timon
Buel
Welcatt
Ernest Brown
Hie
Brown
Phirdwick
Buck Hie
Alburgh
Alburth Springs
Oelock
Canada Atantic Railround
Train wreck at Vernon injures one engineer in Brattleboro area
A railroad wreck near Vernon shortly before 2 pm partly on a siding left engineer Henry Keldwin fatally or seriously injured and another fireman hurt. The Brattleboro and Whitehall line blocked for hours as freight cars overturned while brakes failed. Baldwin, a widower with two children, jumped clear of the engine before the collision. News notes also report heavy snow bringing five inches downtown and drifting, with good sleighing expected tonight in Kennington.
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Rattleboro
Henry Keldwin
Vernon
Daltwin
Brattleboro Ste Oy
Vernon Sh Cig
Honen Gieher
Bireman Shatties
Baldwin
Therattleboro & Whitehall Road
Kennington
Dec
Sington
Committees Appointed to Honor McKinley Death
In Washington on December 4 the Senate adopted a resolution directing a committee from the Senate and a committee from the House to confer on a suitable token of respect for President McKinley. The message, read after adjournment, prompted tears and strong expressions of sympathy from Senators, with Senator Kraker of Ohio presenting an additional tribute. The Senate then adjourned.
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Washington
Senate
Dredd
Roosevelt
Ediv
Ma Ike
Tie Jhouse
Congress
Bultalea
Kraker
Fran Ohio
Change in Rutland Officials
Rutland railroad reshuffle names Hodge as general traffic manager and Rutland president of Quebec South Shore. George Cassidy shifts to general freight traffic manager overseeing all Rutland traffic. Frank Owen becomes assistant freight traffic manager in charge of lake and rail traffic. Frederick T. Goodman named general freight agent with exclusive rail traffic control in Troy. Remaining officials keep Rutland offices.
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Rhutleard
H. A. Hodge
Rutland Railroad System
Quebbee Southen & South Shore Railroad
Canada
Montreal
George Cassidy
General Freight
Veent
Nede Fretehr Trate Amin Joer
Rutland
Frank
House Debates Roosevelt Address Amid Dignified Senate Return
Members reserve attention to President Roosevelt's message as they gather on Capitol Hill. The session runs two hours with strong Republican support, concluding in an adjournment honored by a Grosvenor resolution and a formal committee list from multiple states.
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Moody
Oregon
Olmetend
Pennsgibvant Ball
Rode Island
Martin
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Southerland
Vita
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Vermont
Jones
Dayton
Diablo
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Prderwood
Alabama
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Missouri
Talbert
South Carolina
Moon
Wernessee
Stephard ¢ Xu Hay
Virginia
Shatroth
Culmade
Newhinds
Nevadie
Koscener
Addison County Court Opens Dockets in Rutland Area Trial
Addison County Court in Middlebury opened its December term with Judge John T. Watson presiding. Twenty five cases on worn docket and fourteen on chancery docket. Grand jury met at 2 o clock and took up Blate v Patrioh, involving alleged arson at Ladd’s hotel in Monkton. Court recessed until tomorrow morning.
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Rutland Railroad
Middlebury
Addison County Court
John Tr. Watson
Montpelier
William Arthur Marvelle
Blate
Appropriations for 1903 and county court notes
Government estimates show total appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1903, with increases and decreases across departments such as Treasury War Navy Interior Agriculture and more. The LaMoille County Court opened with Judge Sturt presiding. many cases settled or continued to December 18. The Ryegate Granite Works burned, causing heavy loss to the industry. Miss Fanny Park of Woodford dies at age six.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Das
Congress
Cces
Navy Department
Interior Department
Jiospefice Department
Depotitent of Agriculture Department of Liter Department
Juetive
Ryegate
Riegate
Peers Ieland
Martin HH. Gibson
Rye AL
R. Carter
Ryegate Granite Works
Barre
Vermont
Fanny Park
Sut
State Department of Foreign Intercourse
Treasury
Dneteasd
Columbia
Deerenee
Seenea
Perrot
War
Navy
Department of
Windsor County Court Opens With Judge Stafford in Woodstock
Windsor County Court began its December term in Woodstock with Judge Wendell P. Staffed presiding. Jurors were summoned as dockets were reviewed and cases readied. Oliver Fedove and Tullis Hull faced rent recovery claims, while 6 DL. Walte of Cambridge Moss, accused of displaying obscene pictures, was arrested at White River Junction and jailed here.
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Woodstock
Waite
Windsor County Court
Wendell BP
Tar
Oliver Fedove
Tullis Hull
Windsor
Ste Don
Walte
Cambridge
Moss
Whi River Junction
Threats to 81. Wilte at White River Junction Drawing Crowd
After a spotter, a mob gathered around the Junction House in White River Junction and threatened 81. Wilte of Cambridge Massachusetts, an ex-potter, who was working with the county to obtain evidence against violators of the prohibitory law and gambling. Wilte telephoned for protection and officers Bruce and Davis from Norwich escorted him to Woodstock. The crowd caused considerable excitement as Wilte was said to be an informer in several recent raids and arrests in the county.
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Curtis Deniels
Daniels
Thayer
Bieball
Stllman c. White
Henry Meckay
Massachusetts
Mackay
Empire Reanue Company
Tracy
John Ky. Wing
Tracey
Graves
Urge Monson
R. A. Moar
Wiliitin A. Preach
Bost 1
Meuy
Los Heads
White River Junction
D. Waite
Junction House
Wilte
Cambridge
Mass
Watte
Bruce and
Davis
Norwich
Woodstock
Waite
Ayer Cherry Pectoral Claims Cure For Early Colds
Advert reads that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral stops the downward tendency of colds and quickly cures early lung cold symptoms. It cites personal testimonials from D. C. Snedeker of Pine Hill and lists prices 21c, 50c, and $1.00. J C Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
D. C. Snedeker
Pine Hill
County Court Opens as Docket Heard in Bennington
December term of Bennington County Court opened with Judge John W. Rowell presiding. Morning sessions focused on the docket. several cases announced settled or continued including a breach of promise suit by Miss Fanny Tormlingen against William Morgan which was discontinued. Caledonia County Court also adjourned for a week due to Judge Munson’s absence in Montpelier.
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Dee
John W. Rowell
Mies
St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County Court
W. H. Gilchrist
Munson
Montpelier
Washington County Court
Washington County Court Hears Gosimot v Lane Case Then Recessed
The Washington County Court resumed after a ten day recess to continue the Mitchell Gosimot versus Edwin Lane case. The defendant testified today as the session proceeded through the day with hopes the matter would conclude soon.
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Maren
Warren
Monthmiller
Dee
Mitchell Gosimot
Edwin Lane
Acquittals in Besex Junction Trial Prompt Jail Transfers
Federal jury failed to convict Al leged Besex Junction thieves identified as Thirdland Yes B-William Trees William Carrall and Yhemis Miaisoris. After verdict Sheriff PP Pecont moved them from the county jail to await further orders, with several witnesses and officials testifying on the irregular proceedings.
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William Trees
Wiliam Carrall
Yhemis Miaisoris
Tles
Dale
Corona Court
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Ehars
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Wille Tm Nichals
Fesex Duneren
Wilfe
Chitten
Carrell
William Tore Parrel
Ureogigia
N.Y
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Boston
Myr
Aid
G. F Parrer
Miele
Turner
Volien
Quilty
Fpringfeld
Toyner
Efice
Pak
Frenton
Charles H
Jin Mey
Busness
GIFT FOR DEWEY HALL AT NORWICH UNIVERSITY
Fragmented OCR reports a long list of names, places, and actions including gifts for Dewey Hall, Norwich University, and Merritt, mentioning memorials, degrees, and possibly a public sale. It also notes legal actions and arrests related to theft and grand jury proceedings, with references to Malone, Linatineton, and Huntingdon.
Exposition Opens in Charleston with Ceremonial Observance
In Charleston the exposition opens amid imposing ceremonies led by Chauncey Lepew the orator of the day Fresigent Hansevelt Prass a prominent figure. A Washington holiday is observed, with a citywide celebration marking the occasion.
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Chauncey Lepewthe
Hansevelt Prass
Washington
Sudden resignation shocks St James congregation
Winter Ewing unexpectedly resigns from St James church amid surprise at Sunday farewell. Rev. Ewing did not reveal future plans, leaving church members awaiting guidance. He had come from Middletown, Conn a year ago as Rev. Francis W. Smith departed, as Windsor County Court session opens with Judge Wendell P. Stafford presiding and docket shows about legal matters.
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Dan Ewihe
James Web
Ewing
Prancie W. Smith T
Middletown
Conn
Buster
Windsor County
Jingo Wendell P. Stafford
Fragmented dinner table chatter on medical remedies
A garbled excerpt mentions pain from corns and a claim of relief after using a pirate tool attributed to O'Sullivan and Young. The text references sprains and bruises, with unclear details about cures or treatments and specific prices like 25 cota.
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Ho Robinson
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