Congress Begins Work Today With Opening Sessions
The 69th Congress opened with Vice President Fairbanks presiding in the Senate and Speaker Cannon in the House. The day featured few votes as routines dominated and tributes were paid, with Alice Roosevelt attending and committees appointed to greet the President. Representative William A. Smith resigned from the Pore Marquette railroad rebates for rate legislation concerns. The session saw the new members warned on rules as Republicans backed the old rules.
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Fairbanks
Senate
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Pratt
D. C
House
Ant Theaert
Cannon
Edward Everett Hale
H. N. Conden
Congress
Clark McCorwell
Platt
Connecticut
Connecticut Were Opted and the Adjourment Was In Furer
Ken
Alice Roosevelt
Lyons
Allison
Washington
William A. Smith
Michigan
Williams
Mississippi
Recovering Bodies in Diamondville Mine Rescue
Gheyene December 4 rescuers near the twelfth level of the Diamondville mine expect to unearth 18 dead bodies today after a collapse.
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Tripps News Association
Diamondville
Balfour Resigns Amid King’s Next Move
The report announces Premier Balfour’s resignation with hints that Campbell and Bainman were chosen to inform the king and proceed with appointing a successor tomorrow.
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Scripps News
Association London
Primier Balfour
Campbell
Bainman
Soldiers urged to settle debts at favorable rates
Western post officer borrows at thirty percent interest prompting friends to ask the War Department. Secretary Taft replies that all U.S. soldiers are expected to meet obligations and suggests arranging a loan elsewhere at a better rate if possible.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
War Department
Taft
U.S
Judge Dismisses Contempt Proceedings Against Railroads
Federal Judge Philips today dismissed contempt of court proceedings brought by the government against several railroads accused of disobeying an injunction issued in 1906 forbidding rebates on certain commodities.
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Scrippa News Association
Kansas City
Dac
Philips Today
Bae
No Promotions Spark Dissatisfaction Over Oregon Short Line Posting
Salt Lake report says Donald Stubbs is named district freight and passenger agent for Boisa Idaho. He is son and third relative of Traffic Director Stubbs to hold the job, causing discontent as officials in line for promotion resign and threaten to resign.
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Salt Lake
Donald Stubbs
Boisa
Idaho
Stubbs
Oregon
Chaffee to Retire. California Home in View
Washington dispatch reports Lieut. Gen. A R Chaffee will retire soon from his post as chief of staff. He and Mrs Chaffee plan to choose a California home while they settle affairs in Washington where Gen Chaffee will be December 20.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
California
A.R. Chaffee
Las
Mra. Chaffee
Storala
Chaffes
Army approves civilian engineers quarters at Fort Casey
Plans approved by the quartermaster general of the army provide for civilian engineer quarters and a fuel shed at Fort Casey Washington. The project aims to improve Army facilities and housing for engineers stationed there.
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Scripps Manes Association
Washington
Army
Fort Casey
Lieutenant Arrested in Murder Case in Gabu
Lieut Charles Pendleton of the constabulary was arrested on a murder charge in Gabu. He allegedly shot a native policeman while driving with four soldiers. initial reports said the officer died by accident but soldiers later confirmed Pendleton murdered him.
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Sérippa News Association
Gabu
Charles Pendleton
Constabulary Service
Pendleton
Child Killed in Tulsa After Car Jump Gone Wrong
Twelve year old Chelsea Wells was thrown from a car two blocks from the depot and killed today in Tulsa. She was reportedly stealing a ride from a neighboring town to visit relatives in Gerard, Kansas, when the accident occurred.
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Scripps News
Tulsa
Chelsea Wells
Hare
Gerard
Kansas
Fulton Secures Umatilla Irrigation Project
Senator Fulton reports Secretary Hitchcock approved the Umatilla irrigation project with about one million dollars to begin work. About 20 000 acres will be cultivated at sixty dollars per acre, extending canal systems. Engineering plans are complete and work could start for the 1907 irrigation season as landowner rights issues are being settled by the Interior Department.
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Scripps News, Association
Washington
Fulton Today
Hitchcock
Umatilla
Pri
Interior Department
Lane to join Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington December 4. Senator Perkins announced the decision to appoint Franklin Lane of San Francisco to the Interstate Commerce Commission to succeed ex Governor Eifer of Illinois.
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the News Association
Washington
Perkins
Seer
Franklin Lane
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eifer
Sinois
Steel Plant Planned by United States Steel in Indiana Lake Michigan Region
United States Steel Corporation nears completion of plans for a massive steel plant in Indiana near Lake Michigan. The project costs about 20 million dollars and will produce output targeting western markets.
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Bert
News Association
United States Steel Corporation
Lake Michigan
Post Office Funds Set for Alaska Clerks and Expenses
The United States Post Office Department has set aside funds for extra clerk hire and related expenses in Alaska. Noted allocations include Fairbanks receiving 4,000 dollars and other towns such as Shagway listed for assistance. The plan targets boosting post office operations and service in remote areas.
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Scripps News Association
Pendleton La Grande Benefit Basketball Game Finances
The following statement outlines the finances of the Pendleton-La Grande basketball game held for interested parties. Details include receipts, expenses, contributors, and net proceeds, presented for public inspection and accountability.
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Pendleton-La Grande
Hersey Will Act in Interior That F A
In a terse note, Hersey will act within the interior department on an unspecified matter identified only by the initials F A. The brief item offers no dates, locations, or additional names.
Oregon State Lands Faked Certificates Spark Fraud Probe
The Oregon State Board reports forged duplicates of the state seal and certificates of hard sale issued from the State Land Office. East coast operators allegedly used these to borrow funds from banks nationwide. Losses fall on certificate holders as papers hold no value beyond a forgery.
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Oreon
State Board
Salsin
Ore
Gham- Veerlain
State Land
Agen Wibt
Oregon
State Land Office
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Florida
Grain Markets December 4 Wheat Corn and Oats Prices
Wheat opened 84?4 cents and closed 87½ cents, corn opened 44% and closed 44 34 percent, oats opened 29?4 and closed 29 percent. Portland market lists bluestem varieties with bids around 70 to 75 cents.
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Scripps News Association
Portland Market
Portland
Bluestem
Valley
Land Deal Secures 1040 Acre Farm Near Town
Q D McKennon purchased the Hardy Harold farm of 1040 acres about eight miles from the city. The land yields fine grain and hay. Mc Kennon plans to keep it but may subdivide later for higher value. Price paid was 51200, at 50 per acre. Harold to move to California with relatives.
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Q. D. McKennon
McKennon
Harold
California
Perkins Will Resign From Presidency Amid Plots
A friend of Perkins asserts he must retire from the presidency by April. The source hints at an imminent official announcement confirming Perkins stepping down amid internal tensions at the organization in New York.
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Sartppe News Association
New York Des
Perkins
Wisconsin Extra Session Opens Amid Capitol Reconstruction Talk
The Wisconsin legislature convenes an extra session to discuss rebuilding the state capital after the previous fire. Governor La Follette signals possible shifts in the gubernatorial and senatorial leadership as debate starts.
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Wisconsin
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