Tillman challenges Crum nomination and senate limits
The Senate opened a brief session on Thursday and adjourned to Monday. Senator Tillman pressed the Crum case, asking Judiciary Committee reports on revest appointments. Senator Platt explained committee limits and promised no beyond-hypothetical action. Tillman vowed to oppose confirmation until a proper executive report is produced. The annual civil service commission hearing began in the House with party opposition to funding raises and clerical staff. The debate touched on the presidential election and Parker, with the session lasting about three hours.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
William D. Crum
Charleston
D. C
Committee On Judiciary
Platt
Connecticut
Committee On
Judiciary
Paat
Mneas
Hoar
Tony
Tittnain
Spoon Oe
South Carolina
Rome
Platt Aleae
Mir
Messrs
Hordete
Georgia
Hepburn
Ola
Parker Mr Williams
Chesvellor
Ohio
Senate Delivers Message as Knox and Crane Appointed
Washington observers report both houses listened intently to the President’s message. The session featured the formal induction of Senators Knox and Crane into office, with the reading drawing unusually strong attendance. Debates touched on corporation reporting, rifle practice funding, and a pension measure for war widows as lawmakers weigh statehood provisions and prohibition in Indian Territory.
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Washington
Senate
Manne
Knox
Crane
Alentio
Audiennes
Linthefield of
Maing
Hull
Oliver
Roberts
Massachusetts
J. T
E. M. Sweet
Charles J. Bonaparte
Arrest of Mrs Chadwick in New York
United States Marshal Henkel arrested Mrs Casale J Chadwick in a New York hotel apartment she had moved into on Wednesday The arrest followed allegations she obtained about 12 000 from the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin Ohio using a certified check Though she faced a potential amnesty or imprisonment under federal statutes the case unfolded amid other court actions and international news including a fourth Powers trial ruling and a Japanese cruiser sinking report.
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New York
United States
Henkel
Casale J. Chadwick
Breslin
Citizen‘s National Bank
Oberlin
Ohio
Sertom
Aldant
Union States Marshal
Cleveland
Headey
Ohio Omerals
Hom
Japanese Decide to End Great Sacrifices at Port Arthur
Despatches report Japanese decision to cease heavy assaults on Port Arthur. Observers say siege will shift to starving the garrison while avoiding further frontal thrusts. Russians are not replying to bombardment as Japanese forces consolidate gains and anticipate new operations.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Tunision
Okie
Pyneron
Togo
Baek Siathes
Besiigers
May Create Game Reserve Controversy in Lawton
A New Mexico official Dr A B Pen rose of Philadelphia a National Game and Fish Commissioner tours the Wichita Mountains Forest Reserve with Lt Col Kingslurs and US Game Inspector A Cooper to explore opening talks. Drought hammers southern New York pulp mills forcing frequent shutdowns and warning of possible paper famine.
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Lawton
A. B. Penrose
Philadelphia
National Game and Fish Commission
Kingslurs
Eighth Cavalry
A. €. Cooper
United States
Westerday
Wichita Mountains
States Senate
Pearne
Flattsburg
N. W
New York
Pial
Murder Riddle Strikes Hughes Family and Harber Death
In Augusta a Tuesday night to Wednesday event ends in the murder of Ben B Hughes his wife and two daughters and the house burned. In Nashville Dr James D Harber a Southern Methodist leader dies at 72 at his home. Dr Barbee formerly an agent for Southern publishing houses.
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Augusta
Ben B. Hughes
Trenton
D. C
Nashville
Tenn
James D. Harber
Barbee
Southern
Miners Entombed After Gas Explosion at Eldorado Mine
Ten miners were inside the Eldorado Coal and Coke Company mine when a gas explosion blew the top off the shaft after firing time. Rescue attempts failed to reach several trapped workers, while others were injured. Widespread alarm followed in the city as crews battled wreckage and fumes.
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Eldorado iii
Idorado Coat and Coke Company
Soweyye
Reed
Mils Reed
W. Trusty
Henry Gourly
Olle Jolnsey
Henry Kahl
Lady Jormashem
Zemstvos Proposals Shelved in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg zemstvo resolutions have been remitted to the Council of State for a report. The council remains dominated by senior officials, with M. Witte former finance minister and Admiral Alexeï as members alongside other high ranking figures.
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St. Petersburg
Zematvov
Caar
M. Witte
Flasnce
Alexiot
McCanns Former Partner Arrested in Chicago
Ovcar Wells alias J H Hunter, once a partner of James McCann who was implicated in a St Louis murder linked to the Lord Barrington, was arrested in Chicago on Thursday for illegally operating a matrimonial agency. Drought ends in Wright County as Friday rain soaks Hartville. wheat benefits as drought relents.
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McCann
Chicago
Ovcar Wells
J H. Hunter
James McCann
St. Louis
Barrington
Thurgdar
Wright County
Hartville
Beet Sugar Plant to Be Moved to Lamar Colo
The American Beet Sugar Company will relocate its entire plant from near Norfolk Nebraska, where it has stood for thirteen years, to Lamar Colorado due to insufficient surrounding farmland acreage.
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Norfolk
Neb
American Beet Sugar Company
Lamar
Colo
Vernon Guilty Verdict Reported in Missouri Jury Trial
In Hanibal Missouri a jury at 4 30 pm Friday found Dr J O Vernon guilty of bribery tied to a Tritium Department matter involving Blanton of Columbus and Kirksville. Vernon was jailed pending appeal as his wife Mrs Vernon collapsed in court amid the verdict. Also noted were updates on Wilhelmina ratifying a site purchase for a Carnegie palace and various drainage and legal notices.
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Hanibal
Mule Agai
J. O. Vernon
Charles (. Blanton
Tritiumary Department
Cohimbla
Kirkswille
Vernon Ware
Langeday
Vernin
Chraies L. Manton
Vernon Caw
Wilhelmina
Washington
Newel Notic
State Department
Netherlands
Pounce
Hay
Council of the
Samar Province Hostile to Americans Amid War Reporting
Manila reports Gov Wright and Commissioner Forbes toured the Philippine islands. They praised provincial cooperation and noted Samar is quiet aside from Pulajanes refuging in hills. Hemp and rice crops are strong and locals prosper, despite occasional bandit actions.
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Manila
Wright
Forbes
Philippine Islands
T Ie
Samar
Mindatdae
Datin Pian
Cottabate
Somalia
Sorsogon
Japan Accepts Peace Conference Invitation
The Japanese government informed the United States that it accepts the President’s invitation to the peace conference. It reserves that the assembly not act on present disputes or alter Japan’s position, and states readiness to exchange news with the Caltech States government.
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Japan
Warlitaton
Tin
United States
Salt Indies
Caltech
Patterson Trial Moves Ahead With Selected Jurors
New York report says three of the twelve jurors for actress Patterson’s trial were chosen. The proceedings began six months ago on Witt Broadway in the Criminal Branch of the Supreme Court. Patterson appeared in good spirits, flanked by her aged father, as examiner Judge Davie pressed questions and the defense responded.
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New York
Nun Patterson
Turkey
Caemar Vouns
Broadway
Supreme Court
Rchoren
Miew Patterson
Talesmen
Judee Davie
Geeside
Carnegie Name on Notes for 750000 in Chadwick Case
Cleveland reports detail forged notes bearing Andrew Carnegie’s name totaling 750000 linked to the Chadwick scandal. Two notes for 500000 and 250000, one dated January 7 190$, promise payment with 5 percent interest, allegedly signed by Carnegie and endorsed by Chadwick. Authorities question lending records, noting Carnegie’s denial of involvement.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Conor Hon
Obertta Bank
Chadwick
Andrew Carnegie
Jone
C.hadwick
Oberlin Bank
Postewalan
United States
Treat Eit Beckwith
United State
Sullivan Snk
Howe
Ander
Olertin
Loane TV
Cihalwick
Carnegie
Beckwith
Spear
Citizens National Bank of
Chelin
United States Commissioneer
Starke Moray
New York
Borkwith
Oberlin
Costter
Mim Chadwich
Andrew Can Hhegie
Mr. Chadwick
Congress Opens With Ceremonial Salutes And Attendance Figures
The opening day of Congress featured formal ceremonies, greetings, and decorated chambers. President to be notified of messages, memorial resolutions for Hoar and Quay adopted. Merchant Marine Commission deadline extended to January 5, 1905. World's Fair attendance totals 18,740,073 with 422,010 admissions in cloaking week and 203,101 on closing day.
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Senate
Eoiven
Frye
Cannon
House
Edward Everett Hale
D. D
H.N. Cannon
Hougo
Merchant Machine Commission
St. Lowe
Walter BK. Stevens Mowilay
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Mike
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Vindivostok
Slauuhat
Jamesa
Adsnuma
Minot
Athur Ers Tai
Aivarse Erie
Heng Taye tiAu
Salt Lake City
Utah
United States Subcommittee
Marshall Heywood
Mondar
Marshal Heywood
James D. Barbee
Zemstvos
Vernon
Sue Drainage Canal Trustees
Puoria
Proctor
Versailles
Gov. Wright
Tour of
Salonica
Altos
Soroviteh
Monastir Redits
Holden
Olden
Sterling
Carnegie’sa
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