Henderson Named Speaker Prospect In Fifty-sixth Congress
Washington dispatch reports Republican caucus nominated Representative Henderson of Iowa for Speaker of the Fifty-sixth Congress and he is expected to be elected Monday. Other officers named include Alexander McDowell clerk W J Glenn doorkeeper Henry A Casson serjeant at arms and Joseph C McElroy postmaster. Reed rules of the prior Congresses will govern the new session. Debate timing and banking and currency committee actions loom as Congress readies for a busy opening.
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Henderson
Iowa
House
Alexander McDowell
W. J. Glenn
Henry A. Casson
Wisconsin
Joseph C. McElroy
Richardson Wins Democrats Nomination for Speaker
The Democratic caucus settled on Representative Richardson of Tennessee for Speaker after a six ballot contest. Bankhead and Sulzer withdrew in his favor, giving Richardson 90 votes to DeArmond's 47 and Sulzer's 2, with the nomination made unanimous on a motion by Representative Jones. Washington, Dec. 38. The new session opens with a crowded program including the Roberts case, the oath and seat drawing, and a major financial bill from Republican leaders.
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Richardson
Tennessee
Bankhead
Sulzer
New York
DeArmond
Missouri
Representative Jones
Virginia
Washington
House
Roberts
Utah
Atlantic City
Taylor
Ohio
Hiebart
Favorite Prescription praised by Mrs Falconer for recovery
Mrs Euphemia Falconer of Trent Muskegon County Michigan writes that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription cured her from severe postpartum bleeding and weakness after four difficult pregnancies. She reports weight gain and lasting health, praising the medicine and urging others to trust testimonials of 250000 women while rejecting counterfeit substitutes.
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Euphemia Falconer
Trent, Muskegon Co
Mich
Iim
Quay Seat Hope Shapes Senate Appointment Push
Discussion focuses on ratification of reciprocity treaties and seating of governor appointments. Only one senatorial appointment has been made, that of Senator Quay. If Quay is seated there will be moves to fill Utah California and Delaware vacancies by the same method. Quay aims to avoid seating on Monday.
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Porto Rico
Quay
Utah
California
Delaware
Congressmen Roberts debate splits Democratic committee
Salt Lake City December 3 A lengthy Democratic State executive committee session defeated a prepaid resolution denying Mormon church influence in nominating Congressman Roberts. The body considered Senator Rawlins' resolution for the Senate while Gentile opposed it amid debate over allegations of polygamy involving a member.
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Utah
Democratic State Committee
Roberts
Rawlins
Senate
Congress
How Monroe Did It Capture at Bayombong by Bluff and Force
In Manila the report recalls Lieut. Monroe and 50 men trapping Gen Canon’s Filipino force at Bayombong Neuva Vizcaya. Monroe telegraphed surrender demands after tapping rebel lines, then entered with a small guard and compelled capitulation. The maneuver yielded 500 officers and men plus weapons and prisoners.
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Canon
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British Blundered in Mafeking Defense A War Turning Point
London dispatch reports British losses of 3500 and a costly Mafeking stance as Boer resistance proves stronger than expected. Censorship limits Modder River details while Mpany and Natal fronts show rising Boer defection and rebel activity. Changes in command surface as Ismore wreck endangers 350 horses.
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Daily Telegraph
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Thomas Wkelly-Kenny
Knox
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Kelly-Kenny
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Tugela
Coltenso
Pittes- Kraal
Steynsburg
Sterstrom
Maraisburg
Tarkastad
Catacres
Ismore
Kentucky Vote Remains Contested As Board Meets
Frankfort Ky Dec 3 The state board of election commissioners will canvass returns to decide whether Goebel or Taylor receives the governor’s certificate. A Taylor lead of 2435 per the county certificates faces possible rejection of votes by interpretting the statute’s examining clause. Jefferson county’s 3442 plurality for Taylor may be overturned, affecting Louisville, and risking the Democrat ticket if disputed ballots are invalidated.
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State Board of Election Commissioners of
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Taylor
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Uisville
Col Rice Promotion Hope Faces War Department Opposition
Washington December 2 The President has weighed promoting Col Edmund Rice commander of the 26th Infantry toward brigadier general of volunteers but the war department opposes. The dispute stems from the 26th parade through Boston and Providence leaving men behind. Root sent a sharp message demanding details after stragglers. Boston’s parade approved others refused. The President may seek a workaround to promote Rice despite resistance.
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Edmund Rice
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Otis
War Department
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Boston
Providence
Root
San Francisco
New England
Zelaya Enemies Grow as Bishop Is Expelled
Passengers arriving from Nicaraguan ports report rising hostility toward President Zelaya over his decree expelling Bishop Pereira. The Vatican protest over church land donations passed to civil authorities has sparked a strong reaction, though Zelaya remains popular with the masses. Critics aim to use clerical influence to shift public opinion against him.
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Kingston
Zelaya
Mer. Pereira
Nicaragua
Armed Guards Planned for Cuban Plantations
The Havana commercial company will arm guards on its plantations in Pinar del Rio and seek an infantry contingent from Governor Brooke. Manager Merryles says arms are to protect interests though no immediate alarm exists, while noting rising dissatisfaction could flare if U S actions antagonize Cuban leaders.
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Havana Commercial Company
Pinar del Rio
Brooke
Merryles
United States
Bryan predicts broad Democratic gains in 1900 campaign
In Galveston on December 3 Hon. Wm. J. Bryan with ex-Governor Hogs urged a Democratic surge among wage earners and workers affected by trusts. He argued a larger Democratic majority is likely next year, citing recent state elections and Ohio as leaning Democratic with McKinley’s home state showing gains for Jones against McLean.
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Hogs
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Ohio
McKinley
Maryland
Nebraska
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MclLean
Transport ashore at St Helena bay in war office despatch
Despatch from Cape Town dated yesterday reports the transport Is more ashore on rocks off St Helena bay. Troops have landed safely but horses remain aboard. H M S Doris and Niobe with the transport Columbian have gone to assist.
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London
War Office
Cape Town
St. Helena Bay
Doris
Niobe
Hanna Says He Will Not Retire From Politics
New York December 3 The World quotes Senator Mark Hanna declaring he remains in politics. He refuses to resign before his term as Republican National Committee chairman ends in 1900 and notes the committee may elect a new chairman after the convention. He declines to decide on a possible second term until the chairmanship is offered.
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New York
the World Today
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Rumors Persist on Joubert Death Near Ladysmith
Cape Town reports delayed dispatches amid widespread rumors that General Joubert was killed near Ladysmith by a shell impact. A Free State burgher in Ladysmith claims he saw Joubert fall, stating the general died soon after from a shell that recoiled and struck him in the head while the observer stood about ten yards away.
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Navy
Grahamtown Journal
Free State
Loss at Modder River Battles Declines British Casualties
The War Office reports 438 British casualties from Modder River fighting, 73 killed and 365 wounded. Gen. Methuen remains to reconstruct the bridge at Modder River, with Highlanders and cavalry reinforcing. Canadian, Australian contingents, and three infantry battalions move toward De Aar and Belmont as redoubts are formed. Australian contingent leaves for front amid praise for Methuen’s victories, with cavalry horses noted as in better condition than the English mounts.
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War Office
Modder River
Frederick Forestier- Wilker
Cape Town
Methuen
Belmont
Hoy
Orange River
Ten Cents a Bunch Bananas in Guatemala Tax
From New Orleans December 2 passengers report a 10 cent per banana bunch tax imposed by President Cabrera to meet an empty treasury. He promises removal in two months as revolution rumors grow and troops stay ready at Zacapa. Also notes Mexican expedition against Maya in Yucatan led by Gen Monasterio, Belize to Bacalas as base. craft built in New Orleans serves inland river gunboat needs. Spanish prisoners released in Manila.
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Cabrera
Zacapa
Yucatan
Mexico
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Belize
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Bacalas
Maracaibo Falls to Hernandist Forces in Venezuela
Caracas dispatch reports Maracaibo, capital of Zulia, captured after a 16 hour battle. Hernandist revolutionary forces now hold the city, signaling a major shift in the Venezuela revolution.
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Venezuela
Haytien
Maracaibo
Zulia
Ambulance trains move wounded to Cape Town amid war stories
Two ambulance trains from Graf Pan carried wounded to Cape Town with most reported doing well. One man suffered four wounds: right thumb, little finger, ear tip, and a chin graze. Lieut Wood killed at Modder River. his sister died in a tragic mishap earlier. Kimberley sortie details and Boer losses noted along with Chamberlain and German press commentary on alliance language.
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Cape Town
Lieut
Wood
Modder River
Kimberley
Pretoria
Dutmot
Dutoit
Council of War
Bloemet
Burghers Surrounded After Graf Pan Fight
Commandant Delarey reports to President Kruger that the Burghers, despite staunch defense at Graf Pan on November 25, were completely surrounded by British forces and forced to retire. He notes twelve burghers killed and forty wounded at Beluont on the western border.
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Lourenzo Marques
Delarey
Kruger
Graf Pan
Beluont
Davis to visit South Africa for three months
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Mr. Webster Davis left Washington for a three month trip to South Africa sailing from New York on Wednesday. He plans to spend part of the time in the Transvaal.
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Washington
Webster Davis
New York
Transvaal
Mutineers Arrested at St John As Cattlemen Seized
The mute mutiny aboard the Donaldson line steamer Amarynthie from Glasgow led to police action in St John New Brunswick. Thirteen cattlemen were overpowered after resisting officers and placed in irons following a clash on deck. Sailors assisted, alcohol was found in cargo, and the ship reached port with difficulty.
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Donaldson Line
Amarynthie
Glasgow
Seon
Taylor
Clark
Baker and White factions to meet at state capital
London Kentucky December 3 The Bakers feudists hunt the men who ambushed Jason Bowling and Jos Johnson last Friday fatally injuring the former Over 1000 citizens from Laurel Knox Whitley and Clay counties will travel to Frankfort to observe the state board of election commissioners proceedings Visiting Bakers and White leaders from Clay County may arrange a meeting at the capital to discuss the clash and tensions surrounding the case
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Baker
Jason Bowling
Jos Johnson
Laurel
Knox
Whitely
Clay Counties
Frankfort
State Board of Election Commissioners
Bakers
Clay County
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