Changing the Rules Movement in House Insurgents Eye Burrows Seat
Washington dispatch notes Republican insurgents in the House seek to curb the presiding officer and Rules Committee power but lack a clear path this session. Townsend of Michigan rumored to aim for Julius Burrows’ Senate seat. Michigan’s influx of multimillionaire senators is contrasted with late 19th century wealth. An incident involving a jug of corn whisky and President Roosevelt sparks debate on prohibition and White House drinking customs.
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Senate
Charles W. Arthur
Washington
House
Committee On Rules
United States
Burrows
Townsend
Michigan
Julius ©. Burrows
Thomas W. Palmer
Francis B. Stockbridge
Russell A. Alger
James McMillan
Mr. Pahwuer
Detroit
Micah Jenkins
Internal Revenue
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Tillman
Benjamin Harison
Andrew Carnegie
Harrison
White House
Hayes
Bank Shortage Triggers Closure in Somersworth
The First National Bank of Somersworth New Hampshire closed after a verified $85,000 shortage by cashier Fred H Varney who confessed upon an unexpected arrival by Examiner Bean. Varney had served as city treasurer for two years and allegedly speculated in stocks.
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Examiner
Somersworth
N. H
First National Bank
Fred H. Varney
W. S. Tebbetts
Varney
Examiner Bean
Chicago man says he was duped in prize fight ruse
H. A. Smith of Chicago testified before an alderman in Wilkes-Barre Pa on December 17 alleging a conspiracy in a fake prize fight scheme. He claimed a loss of about 3000 and said he was lured there to be involved in negotiations that stalled.
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Chicago
Wilkersbarre
H. A. Smith
Hazel Trial Resumes as Suspect Plans Stand
Harvey Hazel, 17, accused of murdering his mother, may testify to deny guilt. Aunt Mrs. Alice Chambers of Aurora reports he will claim he did not kill her, did not steal jewelry, and that funds were from his mother to settle debts. The trial, halted by the death of Judge Morris’s father-in-law, is to resume today.
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Toledo
Harvey Hazel
Alice Chambers
Aurora
Morris
Roosevelt Aims to Stock Smithsonian Museum with Hunt Gifts
Washington reports a public agreement between President Roosevelt and the Smithsonian over his hunting trip. The president says he will cover expenses for himself and his son and hopes to accompany field taxidermists and naturalists to collect and send back specimens from Africa for the national museum.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Smithsonian Institution
Charles D. Walcott
National Museum
Africa
Miss Whaley After Money from Grandmother Refusal
Hempstead Long Island December 17 An attempt was made to secure from Mrs Keziah Whaley a 4000 legacy left to Miss Floretta Whaley by her father The plan involved her eloped former pastor Jere K Cooke W Emerson a lawyer said he represented the case Mrs Whaley said she would help only if it would not aid Cooke and refused to provide funds for the legacy
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Cooke
Hempstead
L. I
Floretta Whaley
Jere Knode Cooke
St. George's Episcopal Church
Keziah Whaley
W. Emerson
Miss Whaley
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and neighbors
The forecast warns Illinois and Indiana to expect threatening conditions with rain in the north. Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa are poised for snow.
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Ilinois
Indiana
North
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Markets Report Chicago Dec 16 cash grain livestock prices
Winter wheat prices range from No 2 red at 1.03 to No 3 hard 1.02 with other grades nearby. Corn and oats quoted by sample with multiple grades. Chicago live stock receipts show hogs, cattle, sheep prices and ranges for various classes. East Buffalo and Elgin markets note slow hog trade and strong lambs with calf values and butter quotes.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Elgin
Important Witness For Hains Missing
In Flushing New York December 17 the Annis murder trial reveals John Tanning a key Swedish boatman witness cannot be located. Prosecutors say his testimony would show Thornton Hains and Peter C Hains Jr conspired in the killing, with Hains intercepting Mrs Annis as her husband lay wounded.
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Flushing
William E. Annis
Thornton J. Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Annis
John Tanning
Sawyer McIntyre
Captain Hains
Thornton Hains
White
Taft Withdraws Burton Cabinet Offer
In New York on December 17 It was announced that Theodore Burton of Cleveland had his cabinet offer withdrawn by Taft and will not be renewed. Burton had been named as likely secretary of the treasury after talks with Ohio Republican leaders. He is expected to enter the Ohio Senate race actively.
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New York
Theodore Burton
Cleveland
Taft
Burton
Treasury
Ohio
Remarkable flight in a feroplane by Wright
The machine rose sharply to 240 feet then dropped about fifty feet before stopping the engine and gliding to a smooth landing a quarter mile from the start. Members of the English Aero club praised the performance with enthusiasm.
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Wright
English Aero Club
Alive After Death Claim Fraud Case Rocks Texas
Henry E. Agar, long mourned as dead after vanishing in the Wabash River, is reported alive in Harlingen Texas. Authorities say he forged papers totaling 125000 dollars after his disappearance, while his wife has fought in court for life insurance totaling 27400 dollars with one policy already paid.
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Henry Agar
Texas
Princeton
Ind
Henry E. Agar
Harlingen
Tex
Agar
Shot Dead in a Quarrel at De lorme West Virginia
H O Smith general superintendent of Freeburn Coal and Coke was shot and killed during a quarrel over freight cars at De lorme near here N A Conners station agent for Norfolk and Western fired after Smith struck him Dr Brayfield Case Postponed hearing in Dr B F Brayfield murder and forgery case tied to Reuben F Parrish death postponed to Feb 3 1909 in Benton Illinois.
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Matewanu
W. Va
H. O. Smith
Freeburn Coal and Coke Company
Delorme
Here
N. A
This Great Play of the Golden West at Bucklen Theatre
Amusements note that Harry D. Carey presents Montana at Bucklen Theatre with new scenes and effects and the same cast. The show is praised for lifelike western characters and a famed knife duel. Beginning December 21 Sullivan Stock Company offers Lena Rivers, with a vaudeville and moving picture program, all seats ten cents. Upcoming acts include The Witching Hour on December 28. Also listed are Congregational Cook Books and a cantata at St John’s church next Tuesday. dressmaking services at 400 Indiana avenue.
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Golden West
Bucklen Theatre
Harry D. Carey
Montana
Mr. Carey
Far West
Sullivan Stock Company
Bucklen
M. J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
Wright Provides Thrill as Aeroplane Feat Enthralls
Le Mans reports Wilbur Wright delivers a remarkable aeroplane demonstration drawing wild enthusiasm from English observers. The event highlights the advancing era of flight as powers test capabilities and public fascination grows.
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le Mans
Wilbur Wright
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Colorado
William A. Clark
Stanford
Hearst
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Clark
Hazel
Hains Missing
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Ziesel’s
St. John’s Church
Indiana Avenue
THE
Sullivan Stock CO
Lena
Rex
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Burrell & Morgan
Elkhart
Allendale
D. M. Best
Lexington Ave
C. K. Ranyon
Bell
Lexington Avenue
Western Plains
Popular Copyright Books
Brodney
Santa Claus
Timmins
Timming’ Store
Meersham
Conk Klin
Iewels
Conklin Pen Co
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