Opening of the Fifty sixth Congress at Washington
bustle at the capitol as the Fifty sixth Congress begins with new faces in the House and Senate. A three million signature Roberts pyramid prompts smiles and controversy. Henderson wins Speaker vote while Roberts sits with Richardson. Senate pays tribute to the late Vice President Hobart.
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Roberts Defies Swearing In As House Probes Case
In Washington on December 4 Representative Roberts was not sworn in as a protest from Rep Taylor halted proceedings. A nine member committee was appointed to investigate Roberts. The chamber kept a deathlike silence during the Mormon related episode.
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Roberts
Taylor
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Helen Gould Seeks Humble Role in Roberts Fight
New York December 4 Miss Helen Gould says she is annoyed by the prominence she has gained in the crusade against Congressman-elect Roberts. She insists she acts for principle not to lead a movement and notes she is a modest member of the league for social service. Gould adds she has funded the league and will retain counsel to oppose Roberts admission.
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Dead mule triggers fatal Denver rail collision
A rear end crash near Sand Springs on the D and R G line killed five people including Charles E. Osgood and H R Matthews and left several seriously injured. The incident began when a quarryman found a dead mule on the track and two trains collided after a signalman’s light failed.
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Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
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Burlington
Peter Barnes
George Porter
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Grand Junction
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A. M. Johnston
Oberlin
Ohio
George W. Pierce
J. R. Brown
Canon City
Santa Fe consolidates Colorado lines with $200 million capitalization
The Santa Fe system filed incorporation papers to consolidate all Colorado lines with total capitalization exceeding $200 million. The company paid a $35,000 state incorporation fee, and the move eliminates the need for an extra legislative session.
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Supreme Court Finds Addison Pipe Co Violates Trust Law
The Supreme Court ruled the Addison Pipe Company is organized and operating in violation of the Sherman anti trust law. The decision marks a strong stance against trusts and related business arrangements.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Addison Pipe Company
Rioting Tobacco Strike Hits Paris Members of Five Thousand Walkout
In Paris five thousand tobacco workers walked out on December 4 causing riotous demonstrations. troops were summoned to restore order and about twenty people were injured.
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Paris
Paris Hotels Form Trust Over Exposition Rates
Paris hotel keepers form a trust and decide to charge five dollars per day for rooms without meals during the exposition. The agreement sets uniform rates to standardize pricing and avoid undercutting competition.
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Paris
Boers Bombard Areas as British Sparse There
Local dispatches report daily Boer shelling near Ladysmith and Colenso with wounded troops and civilians. Hospitals faced shellfire after a refusal to remove the wounded. Reports also claim Colenso bridge status fluctuates with heavy Boer gunfire and a 15,000 Boer force at Colense.
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President's Message Aims to Define Cuba and Philippines Policy
Washington December 4 Intense interest surrounds the president’s forthcoming message to Congress. Officials say it will outline future policy on Cuba and the Philippines and other key questions. The session will open after a delay to honor the late vice president.
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New Hospital Planned for El Paso
A group of El Paso physicians discussed a proposed general hospital to be large and modern, seeking central location and feasibility. No site or definite plans were set, but they estimated a multi thousand dollar cost and expected a future announcement if feasible.
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Prosperity in Prosperity Abilene as crops, livestock rise
Special correspondence notes cotton prices sustain farmer income despite light crops. Mule and horse markets surge with prices nearly doubling in three months, aided by sales to the English government. Steffens & London extend their two story bank to add a thirty foot wing, enhancing a prominent western banking house.
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Great Southwest 1900 Souvenir Edition Aims to Cover Industry
The Herald plans a comprehensive 1900 Souvenir Edition highlighting industrial advantages of the Great Southwest. An agent will visit Las Cruces Silver City and Deming to gather support and information for the edition. The project expects to include every important town and reach interested readers.
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Fiesta at Juarez Draws Massive Crowds for Bull Fight
The Juarez fiesta drew huge crowds with hundreds crossing from El Paso to watch bull fights and attendant games. Alberto Zayas led the event, four bulls were killed, and gambling and street scenes attracted many tourists while health officials monitored for smallpox risk with precautions in place.
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Alexander
Branch Post Office Consideration in El Paso
Charles Hedges assistant superintendent of free delivery visits El Paso to discuss establishing a branch post office in the Mexican section Chihuahuita. Postmaster Campbell proposed the idea earlier to relieve the main office and speed mail delivery. Hedges will review the site and may recommend approval to department authorities.
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El Paso Club elects officers and new members
At the annual election on Saturday night the El Paso club chose W. N. Vilas as president, W. G. Walz as vice president, W. Cooley as secretary and treasurer, and named a board including W. W. H. Burges J. Calisher Ek Kohlberg M. C. Edwards and S. H. Buchanan. New members elected were W. H. Ward T. D. Begl and M. L. Openheimer.
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W. Cooley
W. H. Burges
J. Calisher
Ek. Kohlberg
M. C. Edwards
S. H. Buchanan
W.H. Ward
T. D. Begl
M. L. Openheimer
Technicality blocks city bonds. new election required
City bonds for city hall and sewer face rejection by the attorney general over a filing technicality. Judge Kemp notes the 1899 act does not justify changing notice methods, forcing a fresh election costing months and funds.
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Metal Market Update and District Attorney Dispatch
Cooper priced at 17.50 asked and silver quoted at 59 read 4.40. A. G. Foster, United States district attorney, traveled to Pecos today on official business and will be away for several days.
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