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Hershey Press

Location

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

6

Washington Letter On Congress Taft and Farm Winners

National capital week sees little public work as lawmakers delay until after holidays. Taft to appoint Edward White as Chief Justice. Eleven corn boys from eleven southern states to visit Washington as Wilson guests. ages 10 to 16. They raised up to 223 bushels per acre, averaging around 25. War records list active regular officers and retirees with several generals noted. A poll shows Champ Clark likely to win the Speaker vote in Congress.

National Congress Edward Douglas White Taft Wilson Washington Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Alabama Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Virginia Agricultural Department T the South War Department Earl D. Thomas Chas. L. Hodges Dani. H. Brush Geo. B. Davis Col Jnc. L. Clem Jas. N. Allison Maj Dani. B. Arnold Champ Clark

House officers debated after ballot results

The article notes settling the ballot opens talk on future House offices. It mentions Georgia's Mr Livingst on as a likely doorkeeper or clerk candidate after losing nomination due to Cannonism. The lame duck faction is small, limiting patronage asks and sympathy moves.

Livingston Georgia

Truth About Explosion at Union Deposit

Report states the acetylene generator at William Clay's in Union Deposit was not fully installed and was shut off by installer A M Kuhns. An unknown person added carbide, causing gas to fill the cellar and ignite. Clay stood near the machine, with minor facial burns. The generator reportedly remained in factory condition and acted autonomously, suggesting others caused the blast and Kuhns was not at fault.

William Clay Union Deposit A. M. Kuhns Clay Lar Kuhns

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