Congress party balance reshaped in next House
Temporary roll call for the Sixty first Congress shows 219 Republicans and 172 Democrats, a net shift favoring Democrats with gains in Nebraska Ohio Illinois Kentucky and others. The count ends with states like New York Maryland Virginia Tennessee Minnesota Massachusetts and several others adjusting party representation.
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Fire destroys major Cleveland stores. losses near $200,000
The Story building housing F. M. Kirby Co and U recent store along with M. Phillipaborn Co on Buclid avenue was gutted by fire. J. Wagemah Sons clothiers suffered flood damage. Guardian Trust Co bank decor was smoked. Two Bremen injured.
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Revelry Fatal to Men and Girl in Atlantic City Bowery
A tragic scene in Atlantic City reveals Ella Clark, 18, found dead in a house with two unconscious males named Arthur Penny and Reynolds after gas fumes from two jars. An empty whiskey bottle and broken glass hint at a revelry ending in poisoning by gas, with warnings that the men will die.
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No Engagement Says Sen Elkins
Washington letter notes Senator Elkins asserts there will be no engagement or involvement in the current matter. The report cites Elkins stating opposition or nonparticipation despite inquiries from constituents and media.
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No relief for Patrick from Supreme Court ruling
Washington November 16 Chief Justice Fuller announced the decision denying Albert T Patrick any relief from his death sentence. Patrick had argued a conspiracy in the case against him and sought a life term, claiming the proceedings and sentence were unconstitutional and invalid.
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Balloon Race Starts with Poor LA Launch Adrift in Wind
Los Angeles observes a transcontinental balloon race marked by a poor start as one craft veered south and toward the Pacific. The other balloon, named United States, is scheduled to launch tomorrow at noon, with an unknown landing site expected on a coastal beach.
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Missing Alameda student Edna Clark found in Chicago
Edna Clark, a 16 year old Alameda art student missing since October, has been located in Chicago. A letter to her mother Anna Mack in Oakland confirms she is safe and working under an assumed name in Chicago. Police in Oakland and San Francisco had sought her since her disappearance.
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Balloon America Lost in the Air Over California
In Los Angeles on November 14 the large balloon America ascended yesterday afternoon for a solo long distance flight eastward but has not been reported since about 1:00 PM when it appeared to settle near the ground a short distance southwest of the city.
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South Bend Post Office Looted In $18,653 Theft
In South Bend Indiana on November 16 burglars reportedly looted the post office of 18,653 dollars, tampered with safes and escaped without leaving a trace. The fragmentary report names no suspects and lacks clear details on method or aftermath.
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Slay Woman for Jewels Ends in Grim Hub City Scene
Boston reports identify the murdered woman as Mrs Julius Harmon Stahl widow of Chick Stahl. A well dressed body found in a doorway is linked to a $92000 jewel theft by police baffling investigators. Mrs Stahl left home last night wearing jewels worth 2000 dollars. most were missing when found.
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Murdered in a Midnight Quarrel at Payton
Winnipeg man Frank Nadon a French worker, 40, was stabbed to death at Payton Sask after being denied entry to the house of Amedee Tretrenet, a fellow Frenchman from Bridgeport Nebraska. Tretrenet then used a weapon to kill Nadon during a confrontation. Police arrested Tretrenet.
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Austrian minister fails to form cabinet amid Prague clashes
Vienna reports Baron Firhard von Blewerth, tasked to form a new parliamentary cabinet, has failed and suggests the emperor appoint a temporary cabinet. The Austrian cabinet resigns due to dissensions between German and Czech ministers after recent racial tensions in Prague and Bohemian towns.
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Roosevelt plan to move family to Rome in 1910
A Rome cable to The World reports President Roosevelt intends to take his family to Rome in 1910. A villa search is under way and the move suggests a long stay in Italy, according to a trustworthy source.
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Remorse Grips Mrs. Read After Threatened Dynamite Attack
Denver, Nov 16 Mrs. Allen F Read who threatened to blow Mrs Genevigue Chandler Phipps with dynamite has been reported in critical condition and sinking. Family members say she feels remorse and believes she caused a death. Police Chief Armstrong halts the investigation until she recovers enough to provide a coherent account of the attack on Mrs Phipps.
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Hegelin Testifies in Lamphere Trial At LaPorte
Aberdeen man Ase Hagelin testified in the Lamphere trial about his brother Andrew Hegelian's departure from home for LaPorte in January. He described Andrew's failure to return and the ensuing investigation, noting letters from Mrs Gutnens to Andrew Hegelian.
Pastor bars I Want to Be an Angel hymn
Cleveland Mio November 16 Rev 8 C temporary pastor of Euclid avenue Baptist criticizes the hymn I Want to Be an Angel as degrading and inappropriate He says the angel class exists in another creation and God made man above angels and he would rather be a man than an angel
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Gould Princess Seeks Freedom From Prince De Sagan
Rome November 14. Prince and Princess De Sagan married only weeks ago are in violent disagreement friends say. Anna Gould now Countess Bon de Casteligne has twice filed for divorce within two weeks each time withdrawing under family pressure. Custody of the children is in dispute as the stepfather is deemed unfit. Despite a temporary lull a divorce is likely.
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American Federation of Labor resumes sessions at convention
Denver November 16. After a week focused on organizing and deliberation in committee rooms, the twenty eighth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor resumed its sessions today with committee reports as the first order of business.
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Woman Dies While Saving Children in Pittsburg Fire
Mrs. Dadie McGinnis, 49, of Sturgeon, died trying to rescue her children after a blaze destroyed their home. After waking the kids and exiting them to safety, she was overcome by smoke and found dead among the ruins. Funeral honors follow for the hero mother.
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Dadie McGinnis
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Frisco's Graft Prosecutor Recovers From Wound
San Francisco nov 16 nearly three days after Francia J Heney was shot in the courtroom by Morris Haas who killed himself in his cell at the county jail seven doctors attending the prosecutor in bribery cases report the wound in his heel shows no fever no poisoning and no loss of strength between sleep periods he asks for nourishment and his vocal powers are unimpaired
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Priests Hold First Congress Marking Catholic Church Status
In Chicago on November 16 the first session of a major Roman Catholic missionary congress opened at the First Regiment Armory. Archbishops bishops and many laypeople attended as the church moved from mission field status toward equality with nations in hierarchical church unity. The morning session led by Archbishop Quigley featured foreign missions and a cathedral college choral display.
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High Court Writ Sought in Redating Case Records
District Attorney Simms announced that on November 30 the government will file a writ of certiorari with the U S Supreme Court to bring up the record of the famous redating case involving Standard Oil of Indiana. The Court of Appeals had reversed Judge Landis who had levied a 29,224,000 fine against the corporation.
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Turks Link With Persian Nationalists in Azerbaijan
A Novos Vremya dispatch from Tabris Persia reports Turkey has opened formal relations with the Persian nationalist organization in Azerbaijan province. Turkish envoys received a ceremonial welcome in Tabris and Abdul Hamid presented a Turkish order to Sa Khan. The nationalist group reportedly seeks secession and union with Turkey.
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Ministers Urge Chicago Curfew Plan
From city pulpits yesterday sermons urged Chicago to adopt a curfew law requiring all children to be off the streets by 9 each evening. If passed the city would be the largest in the United States with a curfew. Mae Otis arraigned charged with attempted murder of her mother and conspiracy. Trial set for November 5. Pierre South Dakota Governor Crawford named C B Whiting to the state supreme court to fill a vacancy after Justice Fuller’s death.
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Bulletin: Roet oes 9 for a ea vans
Bulletin text appears severely garbled with missing letters and incomplete phrases. Readable parts indicate a notice style item possibly about a sale or transport but essential details, names, dates, and locations are absent. Unable to extract a coherent event, person, or organization for a solid summary.
China Names Child Ruler Pu Yi New Emperor Amid Edict
Pekin reports Kuang Hau has died and Prince Pu Yi, age 3, is named presumptive emperor with regent Prince Chun. Dowager Empress Tazo Hal An dies as diplomats confer on recognizing the new government and its era begins January 21. Foreign legations warned. troops on standby for disorder.
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13 Million Tobacco Deal Anticipated Nationwide Pact
Louisville on November 14 reports a Burley Society pooled tobacco deal worth 13 million dollars. The agreement could become the largest tobacco deal to date, funneling funds through Kentucky, southern Ohio and Indiana and potentially ending night riding on tobacco shipments. The outcome hinges on the negotiations and success of the pact.
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Sugar tariff argued as consumers seek relief
The Ways and Means Committee heard testimony arguing the current sugar tariff harms consumers. A claimant urged free entry of sugar, contending the present rate fails to benefit everyday buyers and does not aid Americans.
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