Clark Named Senator Amid Swearing In and Protests
Clark was sworn in as senator with no objections. A memorial against his admission and a petition for a speedy hearing were filed by several legislators. The scene included a formal roll call and the election of a Republican chair, amid applause and solemnity.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
W. AL Chirk
Carter
Clark
Stitt
Bred Whiteside
W.J. Campbell
Miles Fuien
J. Watson
Mggleston
J. M1. Madden
John Th. Tans
Charles Boylan
John Buggerald
M. Hurke
A. Gallway
T. Miderson
Charles M. Cratchfield
Henry J. Me KH
Cooney
W. J. Stephens
B. H. Wilson
Lewis
Lamb
Kelly
Murray
Nev- Moyle
Wiliam A. Chik
Madison
Thomas F P Courtiey
Matta
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Robert R. Snith
Ti. Coleling
H.C. Stiff
House
Thomas W. Poindexter
A. de Campbell
Charles S. Harman
Committee On Privileges
Henderson Is Elected Amid Monumental Washington Session
Crowds filled the galleries as Mr Roberts faced a tense day in the House with a massive 7,400,000‑man petition opposing his seating. Major McDowell oversaw removal of rolls, while leaders from Tennessee Utah and Ohio clashed and Roberts weighed whether to take the oath.
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Washington
Pal Levies
Monster Petiton
Roberts
Co Ft
Major McDowell
Richardson
Tennessee
Kerts
Senator Hawkins
Utah
Senate
Leniz
Ohio
Roebette
Senators Sworn In As Fifty-Fifth Congress Opens
In Washington on December 4 the Fifty-Fifth Congress opened with the oath of office for new members. Amid the somber note of Vice President elects death, senators including Aldrich Rhode Island Bevericks Indiana Burrows Michigan Clark Montana Clark Wyoming Cockrell Missouri Guliber son Texas Daniel Virginia Davis Fundte e and others took the oath and began credentials for Quay of Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Vivier
Dakota
Eye
Maine
Muthiaen
Metart
Penrose c
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Senate readiness to proceed after path approval cited
Names of multiple states and individuals appear in a garbled passage. The text notes a path administration and a cell bail showing 78 members. Mr Cuttom of Iliinis moves that the secretary of the senate inform the house that the senate is ready to proceed to business.
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Minnesota
Depew
New York
Foster
Washington
Hale
Maine
Hanna
Ohio
Hawiey
Connecticut
Kean
New Jerdge
Massachusetts
Melomasland
MetCrumbe
North Dakota
Irector
Vernon Scuit
West Virada
Taliferro
Stewart
Nelinda
Cuttom
Iliinis
Senate
House of Representate
Opening of the Fifty sixth congress draws crowd and intrigue
Washington December 4 opening day for the Fifty six Congress drew wide attention with unusual focus on the Roberts case and waitie considerations. The capitol scene buzzed with activity as officials and members arrived. Roberts met Richardson in the private lobby for a brief talk on addressing the house amid a gathered crowd.
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Washington
Waitie
Congress
Roberts
Harty
Capitol
Uf Congress
Henderson
House
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Alse
Turk
Richardson
Mr. Roberts
Utah
Roberts Case Delayed Over Reading of President's Message
A conference on matters related to the Roberts case leads to a delay as the House considers the president's message and the organization of proceedings. The delay postpones the formal organization and seating of members to today.
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Campfruywas
Messige
Eloped With Fifth Husband Levitz in Missouri Rumor
A long sequence of elopements ends with Rosala Wy born in Cuba, daughter of St. Louis resident, marrying George Morton in Belleville after license denial due to groom's age. She moves between St. Louis and New Orleans, later living with Mrs. Sterwas, then Mrs. Kessler, before resuming association with Morton in a downtown St. Louis home.
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Cinsien
Sesou
Faria
Bridges-Johnsony Davin-Morton-hessier-Perrar
David Johnson
Steeleville
Tie Nteh-Ywearrel
Cape
James Ridaes
Cuba
Stelway
North Broady
Boar Lng
Sterwae
Kessler
Joseph Kessler
Enna Kessler
Sterwas
Fessler
Dessie
Cory Agery
Jessie
Keesler
St. Louis
Young Parvay
Battle on Modder River Described as Heavy Casualties
London reports a 14 hour clash on Modder river with five miles of entrenched Boer defense. Units included Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Grenadier Guards Northumberland Fusiliers and Highland regiments. Led by Lt Col Codington and Capt Selby, British troops crossed the river amid withering fire and heavy artillery while Boers unleashed deadly rifle and machine gun fire.
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The
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Modder River
Coldstream Guards
Scats Guards
Grenadier Guards
Northumberland Fusileers
Yorkshire Light Artery
King's Own
Finst
Royal Lancashire Regiment
Laveors
Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders
Weuchope
Boerstert
Unephtin
Lyse
Aviver
Scots Guards
Highlanders
Meltish Wey
Codington
Selihoyn
Swat Neaety
Haves
Desperate Modder River assault fails to drive Boers
Details from Modder River dated November 28 describe a full day assault by the attacking force that could not dislodge the Boers from their entrenched position. Nightfall left the engagement inconclusive with the Boer defenders holding.
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London
Modder Tiver
Winter Overcoats In Butte Vast Stock Of New Styles
A promotional notice praises a wide range of overcoats to suit every figure and budget. It advertises men’s Beaver Overcoats at 10 dollars, Heavy Cheviot Onevats at 10, Black Pride and Blueblack Jersey overcoats around 10 to 15 dollars, plus several other styles from 10 to 15 dollars. It highlights velvet collars, Italian linings, and large selections in stock.
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Butte
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