Richardson Named Democratic Leader in the House
Richard son of Tennessee was chosen as the Democratic leader in the House after a long caucus battle. He won on the sixth ballot over De Armond Bankhead and Sulzer, with Hay elected caucus chairman and Cummings and Robertson as clerks. The party vows discipline and support for McKinley era measures amid hints of tension within the ranks.
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Booker T. Washington Honored in Boston Dinner
Hooker T. Washington was honored in Hoxton Boston with a complimentary dinner at the American House after a fundraiser at Charles Street church. He spoke on building up institutions for Black advancement. Speakers included Representative R L Smith of Texas and Robert W Taylor of Tuskegee. A scholarship to Tuskegee School was voted.
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Weather forecast for Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Forecast shows colder Sunday with fair conditions in Texas and Oklahoma. Winds shift to northerly, becoming brisk, then high northerly winds possible. Indian Territory expected fair but increasingly cold with similar north winds.
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Plot Against Cuba and Its Quest for Annexation
An unsigned special dispatch from Washington argues the United States plans to keep tight control over Cuba to force annexation or benevolent assimilation. It claims a Cuban claims commission will saddle Cuba with over 100 million dollars in damages, delaying independence and enabling American domination.
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caucus results elect house officers and minority posts
The caucus elected Clerk Jamon Kerr and sergeant at arms Brookehire Iniiana door Meepar Henry Moloy Tilmore George Db Browning Virginia. It also chose four minority special officers and noted a request for larger committee representation, with Mr Richardson’s stance amid Utah’s Mr Roberto’s participation.
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Republicans In Caucus Adopt Reed Rules For Speaker
Washington December 2 The Republican caucus chose General David A Henderson of Iowa as Speaker nominee and re elected most officers including Clerk Alex McDowell and Doorkeeper W J Glenn The caucus adopted Reed rules and established strict attendance with Dalzell of Pennsylvania named to oversee committee talent in the next Congress.
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Wisconsin
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Controversy Over House Rules and Committee Power
Debates in Congress center on the rules resolution and the balance of power between the speaker and committees. Mr Hepburn urges decentralization and independence for committees, while Mr Cannon supports the proposed rules with limited amendments. Additional voices push for a more representative committee structure and reform of recognition procedures.
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Modder River Battles Extend Delays For Methuen Force
Telegraph reports heavy losses at Modder River with hundreds killed or wounded. British reserves, including Canadian and Australian units, move toward the Orange River as General Forester-Walker confirms no change in position. General Methuen's advance is delayed to rest and reinforce, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild bridges and secure communications.
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Progres ses Slow in Boer War Campaign
London dispatch reports slow progress in the South African war efforts. General Buller struggles to relieve Kimberley and Ladysmith as White’s forces meet reinforced Boers. Lord Methuen cited as a rising figure in the campaign while Baden-Powell’s “Aide to Scouting” is previewed for publication.
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