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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1899

Page

6

Fifty-Sixth Congress Opens Amid Death of Hobart

Washington December 4 The Fifty-Sixth Congress convened in noon session with a pall over the death of Vice President Hobart. Senator-elect Taliaferro credentials filed. Quay seated controversy referred to privileges and elections. oath administered to new senators. Clark protest referred.

Washington, D. C Senate Hobart Marble Capitol Frye Maine Milburn Penrose Pennsylvania Matthew Stanley Quay Cockrell Missouri Quay Committee On Chandler New Hampshire Senator Quay Carter Montana Clark Committee On Privileges and Elections

Henderson Elected Speaker of Fifty-Sixth Congress

Crowds packed the House as the fifty-sixth Congress opened with David Henderson of Iowa chosen speaker after a party driven roll call. Republican and Democratic leaders named their nominees, and Henderson took the oath amid applause while members were sworn in by the speaker in groups.

Th. Cullum Illionis Senate House of Representatives Roberts McDowell Hepburn Iowa House Grosvenor Ohio David BR. Henderson General Henderson Hay Virginia James J. Richardson Tennessee Ridgiey Kansas John C. Bell Colorado Mr. Wilson Idaho Francis G. Newlands Nevada Silver Party Myr. Morris Minnesota Overstreet Indiana Carmack Henderson Richardson Bell Newlands Mr. Richardson Neill By. Richardson Harmer Pennsylvania

Roberts Barred Out as House Votes On Utah Rep Case

The House adopted a Taylor resolution by 302 to 30 to create a special committee to investigate Brigham J. Roberts, Utah Mormon representative-elect. The Richardson substitute to swear him in and send the case to the judiciary was defeated. Roberts is excluded from proceedings and may be barred from the chamber pending outcome.

Washington, D. C House Taylor Ohio Brigham J. Roberts Utah Richardson Roberts Judiciary Committee Loud California Mewlan@s Nevada

Politician Faces Hostile House As Gallery Responds

A speaker drew sympathy from gallery crowd with applause while the house appeared strongly against him. He spoke fiercely and defiantly at times, signaling the mounting opposition during the proceedings.

Local bankruptcy petition filed in U S Court

J W Pearst of this city files in the United States court a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 2645.67 and assets of 230. P A Randall is attorney. New Caledonian Society officers to be installed January 1 include White as president and Dougall as vice president. Encampment No 51 Union Veteran Legion forms a ladies auxiliary. new Legion officers include Gale as commander and Beck as lieutenant commander with installation January 1.

J. W. Pearst P. A. Randall the Caledonian Society John W. White Allan H. Dougall William Lawson Harry C. Dart Thomas Sinclair James Gillie George Jaap George McKenzie David McKay John Gillie Union Veteran Legion Veteran Legion G. A. Gale A. C. Beck J. M. Hiengy Charles Bewrira C. O E. G. Anderson Br. Wauk G. I. Haswell H. W. Dickman H. W. Hiler

Christmas and New Year Fruit Offer at White Fruit House

New Leghorn Citron twelve for a cent, New Lemon and Orange Peel high in price, New Zantee Currants eight for a cent, New Cleaned Currants and Seeded Raisins in one pound packs, Muscatel and Sultana Raisins listed, New London Layer Raisins, Shelled Almonds, Mixed Nuts, Figs offered, White Fruit House advertises assorted dried fruits and nuts for the holiday season.

Muscatel Crown Muscatel Raisins, LLC London White Fruit House

Extraordinary and 1900 Rambler Bicycle Free Book Sale

Local advertises deeply discounted books and a free 1900 Rambler bicycle, noting losses on cheap titles like David Harum and Knighthood in Flower while offering hundreds of volumes at 10c to $1.90 with categories from Bibles to juvenile sets. Includes mention of supplier Henneberry & Donahue and bulk purchase tactics, with subscription sales and limited quantities remaining.

David Harum Chiergs Richard Carvel Schlesinger & Meyer Richard Carvell Lion & Unicorn John Street Janice Meridith Stalky & Co Judge Elbridge Kit Kenedy Trilby Choir Invisible Henneberry Henneberry & Donahue N. W. Ohio Consignee Morocco Werner Army and Navy United States Germany Bismarck Reilly Books

Kodak Sale Offers 1 3 Off From List Price

Dealers announce midweek stock of brand new Kodaks direct from Eastman factory at 1 3 off list price. Not a lay over or old stock, latest models. Coupon tickets for a 1900 Rambler bicycle with every 50c purchase. one ticket per purchase and a Rambler to be given away.

Eastman Kodak

Bargains on Working Shirts Hats and Overcoats

Wholesale price cuts offered on 35 Boys Working Shirts at 22c each dozen 40 Boys Working Shirts at 28c per dozen and hats in Knox Youman and Dunlap styles trimmed with silk or leather. Shoppers urged to visit hat department for season’s cream styles in Coverts Meltons Kerseys and Her ringbones.

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