Congress Faces Busy Session With Major Bills In Play
The upcoming session is expected to be the busiest in years with currency legislation at the top of the agenda. Tariff revision may be shelved, Arizona-New Mexico statehood could reemerge, and ship subsidy hearings loom due to strong interests and a pledged secretary of state. Also ahead are Parsimony canal plans, drainage projects, grain inspection, Sherman law tweaks, and tight appropriations.
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Republican Party
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Real And Artificial Christmas Trees
A New York State forest commissioner argues for using artificial trees to preserve timber and mock shortages. He warns of a looming lumber famine as demand outpaces growth, predicting real Christmas trees may disappear from markets and urging laws to protect timber.
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Congress
Legislature Eyes Location Before Proceeding
Lawmakers assess the issue and determine the proper venue before advancing the bill. The process hinges on identifying the correct location and aligning with procedural steps for passage.
Airship Returns to Haunt 20th Century Life
A runaway airship reappears, heightening public fear as it disrupts daily life and adds to the era's aerial anxieties.
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Ranaway
If South Carolina Governor Moved to Georgia
A speculative remark notes that if the South Carolina governor were alive today he might relocate to Georgia to save costs. The statement implies political or economic considerations across state lines.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Czar of Russia Casts Missouri Claim on Duma Address
The czar signals a Missouri attitude toward accepting a loyal address from the Duma countering prior beliefs. He hints flexibility or reluctance in embracing the parliamentary gesture, prompting analysis of official stance and regional metaphor.
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Czar
Russia
Missouri
Duma
VP Nominee Selection Dominates Democratic Convention
The discussion centers on the potential vice presidential choice as the main business before the Democratic National Convention. Key figures and factions weigh criteria and regional balance while strategists assess impact on the ticket.
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A Florida Times Union fragment comments on daily newspaper perspectives and opinions. It notes Oklahoma plans to guarantee bank deposits and references a Canadian model and Comptroller Ridgely regarding possible deposit guarantees. The piece suggests Oklahoma’s approach could influence banking policy discussions.
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Bryan
Ridgely
Oklahoma
Oklahoma statehood experiments spark debate on reform ideas
Critics praise Oklahoma's radical push as a testing ground for proposed laws. Supporters see potential benefits in exploring innovative policy ideas amid a cautious backdrop of new statehood. The discussion highlights the balance between experimentation and practical governance.
Christmas Services Held at Butler County Jail
Christmas services were held at the Butler county jail under the First Baptist church. Recitations and songs by Sabbath school children were featured. Anna W. Cameron widow of Daniel Cameron and mother of Officer James Cameron died at her home in North B street aged 67. The note adds that village police are understaffed with two officers per village.
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Chas. Howard
Butler County
First Baptist Church
Anna W. Cameron
Daniel Cameron
James Cameron
North B Street
New Year Resolutions Urged Early by Authorities
Officials urge residents to start planning New Year goals now. Community leaders emphasize tangible steps, budgeting, and achievable habits to improve health and productivity in the coming year.
Stockholders Meeting Adjourned to Monday at 2 PM
The meeting of the stockholders of the C. H. and D. was adjourned yesterday and reconvened on Monday at 2 p m.
Concrete Arch Section 5 Completed on Christmas Day
The fifth section of the econcrete arch of the hydraulic was completed on Christmas day due to moderate weather. The sixth section will probably begin on Friday and will extend the arch to Second Street.
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Second Street
Old Time Shortstop George Bentel Visits Detective Metcalfe
George Bentel, longtime Pittsburg shortstop and former player for Chillicothe and Chattanooga, was the Christmas guest of Detective Harry Metcalfe, with whom he played across the south many years ago.
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George Bentel
Pittsburg
Chillicothe
Chattanooga
Harry Metcalfe
South
Hungarians Arrive From Indianapolis for New York Shipment
Christmas afternoon about sixty Hungarians arrived here on the C H D from Indianapolis and continued to New York where they will ship on an outgoing vessel for their native country. Two women accompanied the laborers who carried baggage in bags telescopes and small trunks.
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Indianapolis
New York
Jacobs Stock company reopens at Van Wert after stranded trip
Frank Holland who produced The Lily and the Prince at Smith's theatre Sunday reached Connersville Indiana Monday to find the Jacobs Stock company stranded. He immediately reorganized the troupe and sent it to Van Wert Ohio where it opened on Christmas day.
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Lily and the Prince
Smith’s Theatre
Jacobs Stock Company
Connersville
Ind
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Jacobs Company
van Wert, O
Plan to centralize police HQ across Hartwell and nearby towns
Amid rising hold ups in Upper Mill Creek Valley, Hartwell Lockland Wyoming and Glen Dale officials discuss consolidating police forces. With new mayors and councils taking office January 1 active steps toward centralizing headquarters and expanding individual village forces are planned following input from the Hartwell Improvement Association.
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Hartwell
Lockland
Wyoming
Glendale
Hartwell Improvement Association
New Railroad Co formed to build lake to gulf link
A reorganization scheme unites Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City lines with Gulf and Chicago routes under Alexander McDonald and Edmund K. Stalle of Cincinnati. The New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad Co. will capitalize at 60060000 and span Middleton Tennessee to the Ohio River. McDonald leads the deal as the Columbia Gas and Electric Co seeks gas franchise in Cleveland amid price pitches.
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Gulf & Chicago
Alexander McDonald
Edmund K. Stalle
Cincinnati
McDonald
Middleton
Tenn
Ohio River
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railroad Co
Cincinnati Post
Columbia Gas & Electric Co
Cleveland
Union Gas & Electric Co
Columbia Co
West Virginia
Standard Oil Co
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Carthage Man Returns from Klondike with Gold Nuggets
William H. Branit of Carthage arrives after a four year Klondike stay with a satchel of gold dust from his placer claims in Alaska. He says the country is changing but has room for new American led industries and plans to recruit young men from Carthage to join him back to Alaska to reopen and develop his mines.
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William H. Branit
Carthage
Klondike
Alaska
Brant
Mr. Brant
Big Orders For Steel Rail Making In Pittsburg District
Pittsburg reports a large five year order from the California Fruit Canners association ensures steady tin plate work for United States Steel mills beginning January 1. Rumors of 100000 tons of rails are denied by Carnegie. after year-end rest, rail orders are expected to surge. Edgar Thomson and Homestead plants ready to break records when started. overall activity down next week with only one big plant running.
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Penn
California Fruit Canners’ Association
United States Steel Corporation
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Edgar Thomson
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Mills face closures for repairs across steel district
The National Tube company at McKeesport and Union Switch and Signal at Swissvale shut for two weeks of repairs. Officials warn the Steel corporation may near year end close all but eight of 95 blast furnaces and reduce independent furnaces in the lower valleys to five.
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National Tube Company
McKeesport
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissvale
Steel Corporation
Thieves Steal Four Wrenches From Carriage Works
Foreman Mr. Ebby of Columbia Carriage Works reports four wrenches stolen during Monday night. Two are 24 inch and two are 18 inch wrenches.
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Ebby
Columbia Carriage Works
Horses Claimed After Loose Ride In City
A team of horses possibly owned by Ike McKay or a man named Hunter and cared for by Ed Hynes stood at High Street and Monument Avenue for hours Tuesday night. The animals were impounded at Shollenbarger’s livery stable and the driver recovered the team later that night.
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Ike McKay
Hunter
Ed Hynes
High Street
Monument Avenue
Shollenbarger
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