Congress Opens With Cannon Elected Speaker in Quick Session
Washington December 2 Congress opened with little business planned as both chambers adjourned after short sessions due to member deaths. Speaker Cannon was elected Republican nominee and the Senate began reorganizing committees while new members were introduced. The Republican majorities in both chambers promise control of legislation and treaties.
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Republicans nominate Cannon for speaker at caucus
In a largely attended Republican caucus in the House, Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois was nominated for a third term as speaker. Officers chosen included Alex McDowell clerk, Frank Lyon doorkeeper, Vincent Casson sergeant at arms, and Samuel Langwin postmaster. Elon Porter’s admission bid was rejected amid party maneuvering.
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Tariff Revision Debate Leaves Bills Unacted
The report notes no action taken on a proposal to require Can non to name all committee members, relieving Willams from trouble. It mentions a discussion that resolution favoured ROMY for tariff revision but no formal measure was passed, as reported by the Ways and Means committee.
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Troubles of Publishers in Postage and Sample Copies
Washington report by the third assistant postmaster general discusses issues vexing publishers and second class postage rates. It notes a plan to allow publishers to sample copies at the pound rate, covering up to 10 percent of their own subscription lists, with rules on expired subscriptions and deadlines for delinquent papers.
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Panama canal bonds bids exceed expectations at treasury
Washington December 2 Treasury announces bids for 50 million dollars of Panama canal bonds invited by the secretary's circular of November 18 were opened in the treasury department. More than 3,000 bids were received and the loan was greatly oversubscribed.
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Financial Deficit Report Amid Postal Service Losses
Washington December 2 a fiscal summary shows the amount lost by fire and related costs added to ordinary excess expenditures. The recount of prior years raises the gross deficit in the postal service for the year to 6,092,081.47.
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WILL QUIT WISCONSIN
President Peabody of Mutual Life Insurance announces the company will cease doing business in Wisconsin. Equitable and New York Life consider withdrawal due to stringent laws from the last Wisconsin legislature. Mutual will exit as soon as practicable, citing inability to meet new requirements and fairness to policyholders.
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Indignation Meetings Burn Effigies of German Leaders
In Lemburg Galicia and other towns indignation meetings protested expropriation of Polish landholders in Prussia. Effigies of Emperor William and Baron von Ahrenthal were burned amid insults as police protected the German consulate from violence.
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Airship Patrie Blown Loose During Repairs
Verdun France December 2 reports say the Patrie the finest dirigible balloon in the country broke from its moorings during maintenance a gust of wind sent it aloft and it vanished to the west with sightings of the craft over Wales and the Irish Sea later reports place it over the North Sea and possibly Scotlandunsure and unconfirmed details persist from London and coastal watches
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Girl to Manage a Theater in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Dee Totura Wall, age 2, has been named to manage the Vieter theater in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin, becoming the first young woman to hold the role in the state. The appointment marks a notable stride for female leadership in local theater management.
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Armis Feminine Opera
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France Reports Record Low Birth Rate in Tad Province
Statistics released by the Herald Journal of the Republic show a steep decline in births at Thiaitee in Tad, marking the lowest level in the region's history and reflecting a broader demographic trend.
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Torrey Closes Revival in Precinct 2.505 Records
AL Torrey closed his revival services in Precinct 2.505 where about 2000 persons reportedly professed conversion. The event drew local attention as crowds gathered daily and records indicate strong religious turnout in the area.
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Patrons Asked to Tie Paper Delivery to Office
Patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to confer a favor by tying the lack of delivery to this office. The notice requests identifying any missed issues and times to help restore regular service.
Humphreys Medicine Cure Claims for Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement from Humphreys Medicine Co. claims their veterinary specifics cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs and poultry by acting on sick pairs. It lists numerous conditions including distemper, lung fever, milk fever, dysentery, diarrhea, colds and others with price seven dollars and a free mailed copy offer.
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Deadly blast entombs dozens in coal mine near Fayette
In Fayette Pennsylvania on December 2 a gas explosion at the Naomi mine of United Coal Company trapped between twenty five and thirty miners. A foreign worker escaped only to die at the air shaft while others perished amid deadly gas and collapsed passages.
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Saddest Scene At Mine In Fayette City Explosion
Reports describe a deadly mine explosion in Fayette City causing widespread destruction and a lengthy rescue effort. Blood, dust, and debris fill the mine as workers and residents gather, while rescuers work with torches, shovels, and improvised tools to reach imprisoned miners amid threatened air and water hazards. Two distinct events are noted: the mine disaster and a separate note on torpedo boats sailing toward the Pacific.
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October grand jury report to Judge Muench criticizes city officials
The St. Louis grand jury issued a written report to Judge Muench detailing progress, with a scathing denunciation of the House of Representatives and the municipal judiciary, condemning oversight and integrity concerns in city governance.
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Queen Wilhelmina’s royal meddling in Dutch affairs
A characterization of Queen Wilhelmina as domineering and aloof, depicting her as interfering in Dutch foreign relations and treating Dutch colonies as private ornaments of the royal house. The prose mocks her vanity and unconstitutional tendencies, noting her influence and public perception.
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National Guard man killed in Wisconsin crash
Captain Frank E F Bent of Company I Twentyeth Wisconsin National Guard died instantly in a late night automobile crash near Escanaba Michigan. Four others were injured including Summer K Prescott vice president of Prescott Iron Works who is feared dead, Isaac Stephenson Jr nephew of Senator Stephenson with a broken arm, and Joseph Durberry with fractured collarbone and arm. The party from Marinette was en route from Gladstone to Escanaba when the car failed on a steep incline, the front wheels broke off and the car overturned, Bent suffered a fractured neck.
Jamestown Fair Closes After Long Jamestown Exposition
Jamestown exposition in Norfolk ends after a run from April 26 with 2.8 million admissions, about 1.5 million paid. President Tucker notes $2 million debt, $900,000 to government, but says the site is worth the debt plus $500,000 to benefit stockholders. Director General Martin releases figures.
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Illinois Representative George W. Smith Dies in Illinois
Murphysboro Illinois December 2 Representative George W Smith dies of typho malarial fever at his home He was completing his twentieth year in Congress and was a key figure in southern Illinois politics Born August 14 1846 in Putnam County Ohio raised in Wayne County Illinois He learned the blacksmith trade before becoming a lawyer
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Michigan Life to Cease New Business in Wisconsin
Milwaukee December 2 William B Marschutz state manager of Michigan Life Insurance company announced that on January 1 the company will stop soliciting new business in Wisconsin reflecting a strategic withdrawal from the market and affecting local agents and prospective policyholders.
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Insurance Statutes Clarified For Company Comprehension
The suction is taken to obtain a clear understanding of the new statutes affecting insurance companies and how they govern operations.
Mob Dragging Casualty Shocks Covington County
A Black man identified by a farmer’s wife was attacked by an angry mob in Covington County. He was struck by bullets, dragged through town tied to a buggy, after being accused of harming the woman’s husband.
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Taft's Mother-In-Law Mrs Taft Death Probable
Milbury Massachusetts December 2 Dr G C A Church attending Mrs Louisa Mc Taft mother of Secretary Taft reports she is steadily failing. He says she may live a few days longer but her case is hopeless.
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Death of Chief Engineer Angst in Duluth
Robert Angst chief engineer of the Duluth and Tron Range railroad and a leading authority on ore dock construction died after a brief illness in Duluth Minnesota He was 60 years old
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Navy Defeats Army in Annual Football Clash
Philadelphia December 2 Navy defeated the Army 6 to 0 at Franklin Field before nearly 30 000 spectators in a bright, representative crowd.
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Cabmen Strike Threat Looms in New York
New York reports 3,000 cab drivers ready to strike over pay. Demanding raise from 14 to 17.50 per week and a four day work week with two hours less daily work. Pyrotechnic Metallurgy describes an iron aluminium alloy experiment by British metallurgist C Vickers. A zinc addition caused explosive effects and a dramatic light show as molten material sprayed upward.
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Mutilated Magazines Hit Australian Readers
Australia imposes a tariff on magazines with advertising over one fifth of content. Subscrib ers report mutilated issues as advertising pages are torn out. Publishers receive four months’ grace to adjust. A Melbourne magazine manager says prices will rise from 12 to at least 30 cents.
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Lesson Ahead of You Learns From Punishment
A humorous exchange from Harper's Weekly features Gunson senior correcting Gunson junior after a punishment. The junior gleefully claims the lesson was learned yesterday, adding a light domestic tone to the vignette.
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Russian strategic railways in Asia link Samarkand to Bosaga
Russia has completed the Oxus bridge at Karki and a Caspian to Penjheh line via Merv, part of secret trunk routes built for war. These railways would allow mass mobilization near Afghanistan, though they traverse barren, sparsely populated terrain and stop at the frontier.
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