Roberts Case Delayed as House Organizes and Sits Begin
The session opened with Henderson of Iowa elected speaker after a brief debate over Roberts. A three man committee from the House and Senate prepared to inform the president that Congress was convened. Dalzell and Dailey led a clash over adopting last Congress rules, with Richardson defending temporary adoption. Roberts was not sworn and the matter paused to tomorrow, allowing seat drawings and initial organization to proceed.
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Henderson
Iowa
Roberts
Messers Cannon
Rep
Ilinois
Payne
Rep. N. Y
Richardson
Dem. Tenn
Senate
Congress
Dalzeil
Rep. Pa
Dailey
Dem
Texas
Hepburn
Mepburn
Dalzell
Union Veteran’s Union
Dubuque
Hyde Post
A. R
Crow
Penn
Harmer
Fach
Hill
Cherokee Strip
Messrs
Cannon
Illinois
Dolliver
Lowa
Babcock
Wis
Tenn
Jaie
House
Brigham H. Roberts
Congress Opens Amid Mourning Over Hobart Death
Both Houses convened at noon marking the Fifty-sixth Congress first session. The death of Vice President Hobart cast a pall on proceedings as senators decorated desks with flowers. Cartier of Montana presented a Montana Legislature petition alleging bribery in the Wim. A. Clark vote for senator with alleged payments totaling about 500000 and Gov. Smith seeking an early hearing on the charges.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Frvre
Maine
House
McDowell
Hobart
Cartier
Montana
Wim. A. Clark
Clark
Carter
Gov. Smith
Taylors Resolution Calls Special Committee on Roberts Eligibility
Washington December 4 Representative Taylors resolution proposes a special committee to investigate Brigham H Roberts eligibility for the Fifty sixth Congress. The measure cites charges from a house member based on public records affidavits and papers claiming Roberts ineligible for a seat. The text requests examination of prima facie rights and related grounds.
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Washington
Brigham H. Rob
Hood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Restores Strength
A Towanda Pennsylvania reader testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, vitalizes the system, and enriches life by boosting appetite and strength. Hood's Pills also help, with Mrs. H. L. Mowry noting her husband was run down in health and rebuilt by the medicines.
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Hood
H. L. Mowry
Towanda
Richardson and Henderson discuss House committee appointments
Washington reports Congressman Richardson, chosen leader of the House Democrats, spent an hour with Speaker Elect Henderson at the Hotel Normandie to talk over committee appointments and the leeway for the Democratic leader in assigning posts. Gossip suggests President McKinley may delay the message to gain Otis’s full powers, with copies of relevant dispatches likely to influence the Philippine question section.
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Washington
Richardson
House
Democrats
Elect Henderson
Normandie
Henderson
McKinley
Otis
Miller fugitive seeks Mexico by Fortuna ship
Norfolk captain Chris Thomsen of the Norwegian Fortuna reports a young well dressed man in disguise, claiming to be Miller or a syndicate associate, hoping to flee by sea from Lambert's Point. The Fortuna cannot carry passengers, but he offers money for ocean passage to Tampico and plans to hide among cargo. the ship will be searched before sailing.
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Norfolk
Christhopersen
Fortuna
Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Mexico
Lambert's Point
Tampico
Foy Sea
Wheat crop growth prompts call for cold spell in Kansas
Topeka, Res., Dec. 4 Representatives of grain buyers report wheat belt farmers hope for a cold snap to halt the rapid growth of the new crop. In McPherson Dickinson Marion and other counties farmers fear the crop will joint if warmth persists, a condition considered fatal. Observers say the belt shows unusually vigorous growth with green cover across fields.
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Topeka
Res
Wheat
Kansas
McPherson
Dickinson
Marion
Kansas Wheat Belt
Judge Woolson Dies in Des Moines After Illness
Des Moines reports the death of Judge Woolson of the United States district court for the southern district of Iowa. He had been ill for several weeks and had come to Des Moines for treatment before passing away yesterday afternoon. His death creates a vacancy among Iowa's two federal judges.
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Des Moines
Woolson
United States District Court
Iowa
Keokuk
United States
Murder at Williamson Farm Near Creston Ends Deputy Sherriff Life
Deputy Sheriff Tom Walsh was murdered today on George Williamson’s farm near Creston Iowa while serving attachment papers. Williamson surrendered to authorities.
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Creston
Iowa
Tom Walsh
George Williamson
Here
Williamson
Illinois Steel suitors seek Iowa iron ore mines
Des Moines dispatch reports agents of Illinois Steel Co negotiating with owners of the Ahamaakee county iron ore deposits in extreme northeast Iowa. The opened mines yield an estimated 10,600 tons of high grade ore, with prospects the reserve extends further. The aim is to ship ore to Illinois steel smelters to blend with Messaba ore for Bessemer use.
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Iowa Mines
Des Moines
Illinois Steel Company
Ahamakee
Iowa
Saloon Cases Dismissed Over Citizenship Rule
Sioux City December dispatch reports District Judge Hutchinson dismissing seven saloon cases brought by A. D. Brauner, an unnamed German, arguing the Iowa liquor law allows any citizen to sue illegal saloons but he cannot claim citizenship. The ruling marks the first citizenship decision of its kind.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Hutchinson
A. D. Brauner
Brauner
Train Wreckers Arrested Near State Center
Detective Peter Vallely of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway secured warrants for the arrest of two sons of Henry Funke, a farmer east of State Center, for attempting to wreck a Northwestern passenger train. Earlier, bridge pilings were found across the tracks and removed before an accident. Vallely suspects the same two youths, who were previously arrested two years ago for a similar offense nearby.
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Marshalltown
Peter Vallely
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Henry Funke
State Center
Northwestern
Vallely
Injunction Sought Against Glucose Refining Company
Tama county filed injunction proceedings in Marshall county court on Saturday to stop the Glucose Refining company of this city from discharging sewage into the Iowa river. The action seeks to prevent harm to stock and residents along the stream and to protect fishlife.
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Marshalltown
Tama Country
Marshall County
Glucose Refining Company
Iowa River
Diamond Thief Sentenced in Des Moines Case
Fred Beall, who three weeks earlier entered a St. Joseph store, asked to see diamonds and fled with stones worth 22609. He was sentenced Saturday to 744 years. His mother Mrs. William F. Heins of Omaha pleaded for mercy. she, widow of a former leading Omaha figure and county treasurer, appealed to Governor Shaw for clemency.
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Des Moines
Fred Beall
St. Joseph
Wiliam F. Heins
Omaha
Douglass County
Nebraska
Shaw
Des Moines Merchant Assigns Assets and Liabilities
Des Moines December 4 reports F. O. Ingram a general merchant at Mt Arr assigned today. Liabilities total 0.09 dollars while assets amount to 30,000 dollars. Creditors are mainly Chicago and Des Moines wholesale houses.
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Des Moines
F. O. Ingram
Mt. Arr
Chicago
Des Moines File Report Brief in State Admits Listing
Fragmentary OCR note shows a December filing or report related to state matters. Readable items reference Des Moines and official listings or documents. No clear date or full details available in the legible text.
Public Instruction Leader Urges Three New State Normal Schools
Barrett in his biennial report asks the legislature to fund three new state normal schools, noting only one exists. He also proposes making townships the unit of school organization, abolishing subdistricts, establishing graded township schools, and transporting pupils at district expense.
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Tendent of Public Instruction
Barrett
Legistate
Tle
Protest to abolish state board exams for Iowa med students
Twe students at the University of Iowa medical department prepare a petition to Iowa state lawmakers seeking abolition of the state health board examination for medical licensure. They argue the university diploma functions as a state exam, that professors are better suited to judge qualifications, and that other states already recognize the Iowa diploma without further testing. They urge fostering the university to attract students and avoid traveling to Des Moines for exams.
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Towa City
Thier
State Board of Health
University of Iowa
Medical
United States
Iowa
Minnesota
Des Alpines
Board of Health
Davenport on the List Two More Clubs to Complete the Western League
The Western league of professional base ball clubs organized in Omaha with Thomas J. Hickey elected president and treasurer. Omaha Des Moines Sioux City St. Joseph Lincoln and Denver admitted. two more cities to join from Cripple Creek Pueblo Topeka Davenport Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Rock Island.
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Omaha
Neb
Western League
Thos. J. Hickey
St. Joseph
Western Association
Des Moines
Sioux City
Lincoln
Denver
Crippie Creek
Pueblo
Topeka
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Fich Drawn in New York Bout at Coney Island
Frank Erne of Buffalo and Jack O'Brien of New York fought 25 rounds at 153 pounds at Coney Islands Sporting club tonight. Referee George Siler declared the bout a draw. OBrien fought with force while Ernes work was cleaner and more scientific. the decision pleased some and displeased others who favored one boxer.
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New York
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Jack O'Brien
Coney Islands Sporting Club
George Siler
Chicago
O'Brien
Erne
William F Miller Captured by Montreal Syndicate Operatives
Chicago telegram reports William F Miller tied to the Franklin syndicate in New York was captured at Montreal by the asenexus Operatives. The arrest marks a major development in the ongoing criminal network case.
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Chicago
Mooney & Boland
William F. Miller
Fraklin Syndicate
New York
Montreal
Asenexus
Weather Predictions for Illinois and Iowa
Washington Tec Tuesday forecast calls for fair skies in Illinois with no bitter cold in the north and warmer conditions by Wednesday as westerly winds ease. Iowa also sees fair weather with little cold Tuesday and Wednesday, with winds turning northerly as temperatures rise.
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Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Vanilla as a Heart Tonic in Mexico Report
A brief note describes vanilla being chewed as a heart tonic in Mexico, suggesting the practice uses a piece of vanilla commonly reserved for flavoring and savoring. The account emphasizes the simple method without medical endorsement.
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Mexico
Supreme Court Rules Against Addystone Pipe Trust
The U S supreme court decided against the Addystone pipe manufacturers, upholding that the 1890 anti trust act applies to individuals and corporations and that the 36 state pipe agreement restrained interstate commerce. The decision confirms an injunction against the six firms including Addystone Pipe and Steel Cincinnati Dennis Long Louisville Howard Harrison Iron Bessemer Anniston Pipe South Pittsburg Chattanooga.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Addistone
Peckham
Court of Appeals For
Sixth Circuit
United States
District Court
Court of Appeals of the
Supreme Court
Addistone Pipe and Steel Company
Cincinnati
Dennis Long Company
Louisville
Howard-Harrison Iron Company
Bessemer
Ala
Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company
Anniston
South Pittsburg Pipe Works
South Pittsburg
Tenn
Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works
Chattanooga
All Benevento Theater Unearthed in Roman Ruin Find
An extensive Roman theater at Benevento has been uncovered. Entrances ambulatories lower seats state and orchestra are preserved and intact, rivaling Pompey and Marcellus in scale and condition.
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Benevento
Pompey
Marcellus
Hestetter's Stomach Bitters Promotion Warns Use Now
A vintage ad touts Hestetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for multiple ailments including constipation indigestion dyspepsia nervousness and kidney issues. It claims prevention and cure of stomach ills malaria fever and aqua and notes private revenue stamps must cover the bottle neck.
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Hestetter
Wheat and corn markets little changed in New York and Chicago
Wheat futures closed higher in New York with December at 64 4 64 4 cents and lively exports. Chicago wheat saw a dull to fair trade with an under tone. December up, May higher. Corn eased, oats firmer. receipts and shipments listed, visible supply mixed amid bullish and bearish signals from foreign data and crop reports.
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Chicago
New York
New York Produce Markets Report Dec 4 Dull to steady trading lines
Wheat receipts 64 000 bu exports 104 000 bu spot firmer No 2 red 7 ofb afloat No 2 red 7144 7l4e¢ elevator options closed 14 5gc net higher January 7245¢e May 0 4c Cord at receipts 65 0 bu exports 23 000 bu spot steady No 2 40c 7 0 b afloat 404 1054c elevator options closed steady at 4 5¢c net advance May 3814c¢ oats receipts 120 000 bu exports 32 000 spot dull No 2 2944 30c No white 31c track mixed western 294 31c track white 31 34c options neglected but steady cheese firm large and small 1156 13 eggs stead western ungraded at mark 14 26c coffee options market wore off at close barely steady with prices five points higher to five lower sales 37 750 bags December 6 05 spot hip steady No 7 invoice 7 sugar raw steady refined steady
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New York
New York Money Market Rates Report
New York money on call strong at 6 12 percent with last at 12 percent. Prime paper 5340/6. Exchange firm with actual business bankers' bills demand 4.56 to 4.60. 60 days 4.81 to 4.81. Bar silver 585.
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New York
Joan
Chicago Live Stock Market Receipts and Prices
Chicago on December 4 reports cattle receipts at 19 500 with steady to 10 cents lower prices. Beeves range 4.25 to 7.00, cows 3.00 to 4.50, Texans 3.25 to 4.25, stockers 3.00 to 4.65. Hog receipts 32 000 with higher prices. mixed 3.80 to 4.0712, heavy 3.80 to 4.00, light 3.80 to 4.03. Sheep receipts 20 090 steady to shade lower. ewes 4.00 to 4.70, lambs 4.00 to 5.50.
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Chicago
Bryan and Hogg vacation at Lake Surprise for rest
William J. Bryan and former Governor Hogg arrived in Galveston and left for Lake Surprise to duck shoot with Coronel Moody for a week of rest. Bryan, worn by his campaign, declined to discuss the currency bill in detail, saying he understood its general outline but not the specifics. He warned the bill could elevate the money question in the next campaign and noted it moves toward a gold standard.
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Galveston
Tex
William J. Bryan
Hogg
Lake Surprise
Coronel W. L. Moody
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Wabash Train Hits Electric Car. Motorman Dead
A Chicago Wabash passenger train struck an electric car at a crossings tonight at 4 o'clock injuring eleven. Motorman Chas Shaw of the wrecked car died at midnight. The train was traveling fast and two blocks from the crossing when the conductor signalled the crossing. The car was mid track when the crash occurred, with over thirty passengers aboard. several escaped unharmed.
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Jecenser
Chicago
Chas Shaw
Local market prices for produce and staples
Potatoes and onions lead with homegrown and regional lots priced per bushel and per crate. Beans cabbage butter eggs meat and fruit follow with detailed unit prices and ranges. notes mention Oregon or California sources and quality grades. Chicago wholesale prices show flour weakness as of December 1.
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Minn
Ohios
Minna
Burbanks
Canada
Colery
Tender Thackeray Letter to His Wife 1888
The 1888 message from Thackeray to his wife speaks of two years of marriage with happiness, gratitude to God, and prayers for divine protection. It reflects reverence, hope for the future, and a sense that their love surpasses worldly fortune while noting relief at returning home.
Antidote to insect stings via electrical treatment
Dr. Friedlander of Wiesbaden advocates using a constant current with a negative cathode on the sting site. He reports burning sensation but pain relief and reduced swelling quickly, even if applied after the sting. He believes the poison is neutralized by the current and has evidence from bee and wasp stings.
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J. E. Walsh
Chicaro
St Anthons’s Hospital
Rex
Menca
Arigglel
Wien
Ren.weiber
Chicago Medical Institute
Socanonen Bigs
Friedlander
Wiesbaden
One of Them Excerpt Reflects Wealth and Nobility
A father notes his daughter is “accustomed to all the Tusnaries of wealth,” eliciting the count’s bristling response that “Zat ees what I am,” from a Philadelphia North American imprint.
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Philadelphia
North American
Precaution prompts pegs in backyard display
A Chicago Record item notes a homeowner placed pegs around the yard to mark where not to plant trees, after Tye ordered saplings. The act serves as a practical precaution to avoid planting in undesired spots.
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Tye
Chicago Recora
To Cure a Cold in One Nay Take Taxative Quinine Tab
An old time medicine claim promises curing a cold in one day with Taxative Rromo Quinine Tablets. The ad states a $2 refund if it fails to cure and cites E. W. Groves as the agent or distributor, noting nature is on each box.
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E. W. Groves Astee
Nature
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