Congress Opens House and Senate with Roberts Oath Fight
Congress begins with Roberts of Utah facing an oath challenge amid a pending poll of polygamous charges. Republicans plan a quick financial bill debate under Reed rules, while the Senate ledger shows a slow start with new members sworn in and President Wilson’s message deferred in honor of the late Vice President.
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Roberts
Utah
Taylor
Ohio
Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Committee On Rules
Senate
Iobart
Sewall
Richardson of Tennessee chosen for speaker after six ballots
Washington December 4 Democrats in the house caucus selected James D Richardson of Tennessee as their speaker after a six ballot contest. Other nominees included DeArmond Bankhead and Sulzer with Richardson receiving ninety votes to forty seven for DeArmond and two for Sulzer. The nomination was made unanimous. Other officers named include Clerk James Kerr and sergeants at arms ex-Representative Brookshire. A move to expand Democratic committee representation was approved. In St Louis the Public Ownership Democratic League denounced an Anglo American alliance. Additional notes from Dec 4 covered the Chicago and Northwestern Copper Range road arrangements and Adelbert W Hay's appointment to oversee South Africa policy. Philadelphia and Decatur items noted local campaign finance efforts and a robbery at Jessie Leforgee & Co. estate agents.
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Tennessee
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Arkansas
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Missouri
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Sulzer
New York
Hay
Virginia
Underwood
Bandhead
Ing
Ways and Means
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
Brookshire
Indiana
Henry Moler
Ilinois
George L. Browing
St. Louis
Public Ownership Democratic League
Great Britain
United States
Singhind
Philippines
Reed's Rules Readopted as Henderson Elected Speaker
Washington December 4 The Republican caucus chose General Henderson of Iowa as Speaker by acclamation to succeed Reed. Officers were renominated except Russell who did not seek re election and Casson of Wisconsin was added as doorkeeper. Payne urged full attendance and the caucus adopted a resolution barring leaves of absence except for urgent reasons.
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Town
Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Appropriations
Washington
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House of Representatives
Henderson
Iowa
Reed
Russell
Arrms
Alexander McDowell
Pennsylvania
W. J. Glenn
New York
J. (. Meltroy
Ohio
Henry Couden
Michigan
Heary A. Casson
Wisconsin
Payne
Kentuckys Governor Certificate Fight Remains Unsettled
Frankfort Ky December 4 The state board of election commissioners met to canvass returns and decide whether Goebel or Taylor is entitled to the governor certificate. Taylor led by 2485 votes in certified returns but Democrats expect exclusions. Jefferson county votes may be challenged. Louisville centers the dispute with 3442 plurality for Taylor. Debates hinge on the meaning of examining votes and county board powers under the election law.
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State Board of Election Commissioners of
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Goebel
Taylor
Secretary of State
State
Louisville
Jefferson County
State Board
Jefferson
Saylor
Bradley
United States
Senator Tranag Denies Immediate GOP Committee Resignation
New York, Dec 4. Senator Mark Tranag comments on a report of his resignation as chairman of the Republican national committee. He states he is not leaving the post until his term ends after the 1900 national convention and clarifies the convention will appoint a successor. He vows to remain as chairman until then and predicts the timing of the next leadership.
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Republican National Committee
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Chiairman
Leam
Reform Club Dinner Debates Bryan or McKinley Vote
Massachusetts Reform Club hosts a lively annual dinner where anti imperialists discuss the 1900 election choice. Secretary Warren reviews Philippines war and compares McKinley’s proclamation to King George III. Colonel Coda advocates anti imperialism as Charles Adams urges a clear course, noting voting implications.
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McKinley
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Charles Warren
Philippines
George the Vhird
Charles S. Coda
Charles Francis Adams
Tie
Melinley
Bry
IOWA HOUSE SPEAKERSHIP FIGHT SHAPING UP
Des Moines December 4 The contest for the Iowan house speakership to organize the January session dominates state politics. Senators Gear and Cummins backers seek control of the speaker to aid the senatorial fight. Eaton of Osage backs Cummins. Temple Clark Bowen Alamakee Blake Webster vie for leading role. Gear camp may back Bowen to win multiple votes.
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United States
Laregty
Des Moines
Iowan House
John H. Gear
A. B. Cumming
W. L. Eaton
Osage
Cummins
Temple
Clark
Bowen
Alamakee
Blake
Webster
Havana Commercial Plans Guards in Pinar del Rio
Havana Commercial company will arm guards on its plantations in Pinar del Rio province and seek an infantry contingent from Governor General Brooke. Manager Metrylees says the move is precautionary amid growing disaffection and possible unrest tied to U S policy toward Cuba.
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Piaat del Rio
Havana
Havana Commercial Company
Pinar del Rio
Brooke
United States
Indianapolis Private Merritt Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
Private Merritt of Battery 1, Third Artillery, committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the head. He enlisted in Indianapolis last April.
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Sairancisco
Dee
L. D. Merritt
Third Artillery
Merritt
Indianapolis
Diverse 19th century news roundup with mixed outcomes
Ivire at Hancock N Y destroys three stores causing a $50 000 loss and kills Mrs in Tarbox. Charles Potter dies in Phunfield N J aged. Lord Curzon to visit ameer of Afghanistan. National City bank proposes capital increase to 10 million. National Export exposition in Philadelphia closes successfully. Miller Franklin syndicate investigation: total money involved near half a million. Samoan treaty signed at Washington. Bubonic plague enters Japan with five cases and three deaths. Japanese press pro British on Transvaal war. West Point beats Naval Academy 17 to 5 in football. Newell of New York files for bankruptcy in New Bedford. Liabilities 334 040 assets 100.
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Afghanistan
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Wobe
Transvaal
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Newell
New Bedford
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