Doings of Congress in Early December Session
Washington notes from December 6 describe limited progress in the first week of Congress. The House passed a 50 000 appropriation for the anthracite coast commission while awaiting next week’s start on broader appropriation bills including anti trust legislation. The pension bill totals 139 847 600 and passes without opposition amid brief committee discussion. The London dock bill is delayed due to Rep. Sherman’s absence and set as special business for Monday.
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Germany May Fight Over Venezuelan Note
Berlin reports that President Castro of Venezuela sent a note to the German minister at Caracas which Berlin deems inadequate and aimed at buying time. The note accepts German demands only with unacceptable conditions, and a Cologne Gazette article says Berlin has little hope for a peaceful settlement. Caracas notes British cruiser Indefatigable arrived at Lac Quayra with three more ships expected.
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Wisconsin Representative Proposes Death Reports Ban
Washington December 5 Representative Janking of Wisconsin introduced a bill to stop newspapers from publishing personal crisis reports. If enacted the law would limit notices to a bare statement of death by own action with time and place. Penalties include a $25 fine or up to 90 days imprisonment for offenders.
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First winter snow hits New England and mid states
New England and mid Atlantic towns report heavy snow and strong north easterly winds. Life guards monitor coastlines as danger signals go up and travel slows in Albany Philadelphia and Scranton with blizzard conditions closing mines and halting streetcar and rail traffic.
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Death of ex Speaker Thomas Reed Ends A Long Career
Washington reports ex Speaker Thomas B Reed died at 12 10 Sunday morning in the Arlington hotel uraemia was given as the cause. His wife and daughter were at his side as doctors and nurses attended him. Reed born October 18 1839 in Portland Maine rose from state offices to the U S congress serving as speaker 1889 91 and 1895 99. He was famed for Reed's Rules and stood as a leading antiisonist in debate. The house adjourned and memorial resolutions were adopted. A special Boston train brought remains toward Portland Maine.
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Fatal Lumber Accident near Empire Michigan
George Miller died at 2 o clock this morning from injuries from a falling tree while cutting timber for Empire Lumber Co. Ed Johnson, who worked with him, was injured and faces bruising and facial cuts. Miller leaves a wife and one child. The accident happened near Mowers post office about 12 miles from campfire.
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Women in Rural Free Delivery Carriers Questioned
Washington report says about 25 women hold carrier positions in the rural free delivery service. A nationwide inquiry will examine whether they perform duties as well as men. The postmaster general denies awareness of women’s employment and opposes such appointments citing weather-related work challenges.
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Son Missing In Michigan Enlists Then Vanishes
Kingsley Bay and Lansing are linked as E. P Cronkhite writes to Adjutant General Brown about Ernest I. Crotser, a 25 year old man who left home almost a year ago saying he would enlist. No record shows him. his mother Mrs Cronkhite is distraught. Debts mount as inquiries end with a reply to seek records from the secretary of war. The commission has adjourned until Monday.
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Testimony by Breaker Boy in Scranton Strike Probe
Andrew Chipple a 12 year old breaker boy testified before the strike commission in Scranton Pennsylvania describing one year of schooling His father was killed in the mines and was owed 350 by the company The boy stated he had been working for about four years at the Drifton colliery and that the account was being settled by the company
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Favorite Prescription Restores Mrs Ruff to Health
Mrs Caroline Ruff of the German Orphan Home in Detroit testifies that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription saved her life five years ago and remains a firm advocate. She notes it cures uterine troubles, inflammation, tumors, and ulcerations, and praises its reliability for women. The ad offers Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free with 21 stamps.
Postmaster rule on name changes sparks debate in Buffalo Courier
The Buff alo Courier questions if a classified woman employee who marries and keeps her name or has her husband adopt it could dodge a new Post Office rule effective December 1 1902 that reappointing rights depend on preserving the original name. Separately Walter B. Post an Utica insurance agent, moved from Staterville Springs near Ithaca with a cat that vanished after ten days. A neighbor letter reveals the cat arrived at Staterville Springs in an emaciated state over 100 miles away by rail, with the route shrouded in mystery.
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Rumor of Curzon Solomons throne at coronation durbar
Circulating in Calcutta bazaars is a claim that Lord Curzon seeks the throne of King Solomon and will sit on it at the coronation durbar. The tale follows fanciful echoes of archaeological searches and royal ceremony.
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Drake's Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Restorer Ad
An advertorial fragment touts Drake's Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Restorer as a cure for indigestion nervous disorders and dyspepsia. Claims include positive results from long standing cases and easy nonprescription use with 25 or 50 cent tablets. Edward N Wood of Lansing Mich endorses the remedy after two weeks of use.
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Two Odd Partners Plan General Store in Missouri
In Homerville Dunklin County Missouri two unusually matched partners plan a general merchandise store. One weighs 40 pounds and stands seven feet seven inches tall named Giant Shields. They will open the business together as prospective partners.
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Station at Pouch on AL & N. B. closed for the season
The station at Pouch on the Alabama and North B. line shut down for the season last Saturday, ending summer service.
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