Insurgent Republicans Meet Over Cannon Rules Fight
Nineteen insurgent Republican congressmen met in Hubbard Iowa’s room to discuss amending Cannon rules. They formed two committees to plan action and handle publicity while claiming the gathering did not show full strength. Hayes of California chaired the meeting with Nelson of Wisconsin as secretary.
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Hayes
California
Representativee Nelson
Wisconsin
Grenna
North Dakota
Haugan
Hubbard
Pickett
Wood
Good
Kendall
Iowa
Hinshaw
Nelson
Nebraska
Madison
Murdock
Kansas
Poindexter
Washington
Lindberg
Minnesota
Livering
Massachusetts
Carey
Cooper Lenroot
Davis
Gardner
Walstead
Fowler
New Jersey
Congress
House
Insurgents Spar Over House Rules Amendment Meeting
After a three hour session in Hubard's office the insurgents avoided press questions. Representatives Hayes and Hubard withheld names of attendees and committee members. An address to the people from the insurgents was anticipated soon on the house rules.
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Hubbard
Hayes
Diamonds Stolen in Major New York Heist
A large jewelry theft reported in New York city involved the loss of diamonds from a prominent store. Police investigations continue as officials seek clues and review surveillance footage.
Theatre Nears Completion After Long Delays
A new theatre project nears finish after years of delays with final touches being applied and expected opening planned this year in the city.
New Lyceum Theatre Opens in Monroe with Elegant Interior
Reports describe a $300,000 jewel theft in New York at the Hotel Lorraine and a gale threatening Great Lakes shipping with about fifty bodies reported missing. Monroe debuts the Lyceum vaudeville house on DeSiard Street, redesigned by Frederick W. Pearce, offering a 600 seat capacity and a bright auditorium.
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Cleveland,o
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Frederick W. Pearce
South
Monroe
Lyric Theatre
Lyceum
Temperance Fight in Manitoba Builds to Final Vote
Winnipeg reports the local option temperance campaign in Manitoba entering its final lap. Leaders, buoyed by reports from many points, expect a sweeping victory at the polls as saloons are already abolished in a score of municipalities and temperance forces anticipate carrying the local veto in about half of the remaining towns.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Canada
Bryan to speak at City School Auditorium Thursday
Hear the renowned William Jennings Bryan Thursday night at the City School Auditorium. General admission is one dollar for the event hosted by local supporters.
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Wm. J. Bryan
City School
Night Riders on the Tan Trial Updates in Tenn
In Union City Tennessee the state reports rapid progress in presenting evidence against Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear leaders of the night riders charged with murdering Captain Quentin Rankin. Testimony links Cloar Johnson and other members to the organization while details of the hanging and shooting emerge.
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Union City
Tenn
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clear
Night Riders
Quentin Rankin
Ethelbert Rogers
Will Roberts
Rogers
Sid Waddell
West Tennessee Land Company
Chancery Court
Will Johnson
Night Rider
The
Honduran ex president General Domingo Vasquez dies
News from Honduras confirms the death of General Domingo Vasquez former president. He died at his plantation in Honduras on December 9 and was a familiar figure in the United States and Europe.
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Washington
Domingo Vasquez
Honduras
United States
Europe
Delirium Savannah Woman Accuses Husband in Murder
In Delirium Savannah Georgia Maggie Hunter the sole survivor of an attack says in delirium her husband J C Hunter struck her. Authorities re arrest him while a search for a negro killer continues and rewards total 1300 dollars. Bodies of Eliza Gribble and Carrie Ohlander are buried.
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Savannah
Maggie Hunter
J. C. Hunter
Eliza Gribble
Carrie Ohlander
Hunter
James BE Larkin Jeweler Showcases Holiday Goods
Jeweler James BE Larkin announces his holiday line is ready for viewing and invites customers to shop locally before buying elsewhere. This brief notice emphasizes the new inventory and the call to visit the shop.
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James BE. Larkin
Taft to Speak at Jubilee in Carnegie Hall
President Taft travels to New York to speak at the African Methodist Jubilee rally in Carnegie Hall. The event marks fifty years of organized missionary work in Africa and seeks to raise 300000 dollars for expansion. Other main speakers include Bishop Joseph Hartzell and Bishop Isaiah B Scott.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Carnegie Hall
Africa
Joseph Hartzell
Isaiah B. Scott
Liberia
Enid Holds City Election Under Commission Plan
Enid Oklahoma gears up for a decisive vote tomorrow after a four week campaign. Three tickets compete for city offices with Democratic Republican and Independent candidates in the field.
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Enid, Okla
Enid
New Monroe Theatre Set To Open With Lavish Decor
The Monroe theatre is nearing completion with interior decorations in delicate colors and flower garlands. Scenic work by R de Laponyade features an Egyptian drop curtain scene. seating for six hundred and new opera chairs from Chicago await installation. Local contractors Davis and Risk credit the transform from an old shack. Thomas Lindsey finishes interiors while wiring is done by the city. Opening night promises vaudeville and film, with tickets likely 15 to 25 cents.
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R. de Laponyade
American Music Hall
New Orleans
Chicago
Pearce
Messrs. Davis and
Risk
Thomas Lindsey
Monroe
Taft and Cabinet Dine at Gridiron Club Revelry
President Taft and cabinet members along with senators judges scientists and diplomats joined the Gridiron Club for a long evening of revelry and song blending humor with sharp truths. Attendees from opposing political camps but sharing public life listened with philosophy and humor to jokes about their quarrels.
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Washington
Taft
Gridiron Club
Lurton Nomination To Supreme Court Moves To Senate
Associate Justice Horace H. Lurton of Nashville Tennessee has been nominated to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the late Justice Peckham. The White House announced the nomination today and it was sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
White House
Horace H. Lurton
Nashville
Tenn
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Peckham
Rev R H Wynn Returns as First Church Pastor
The Rev R H Wynn has been announced for appointment at the First Church in Monroe. Church officials say he will lead services and oversee parish programs beginning this month.
Conference Delegates Appointed for Louisiana District
The Mon District appointments were announced by Bishop Candler. S. S. Keener presiding elder Bastrop leads a long list including J. Davies Bonita H Holliday Brookland T Burkett Downsville and others, with R. H. Wynn Rayville among named ministers. The conference adjourned to meet next year at Homer.
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Ss. S. Keener
Bastrop
J. Davies
Bonita
T. Holliday
Brookland
T. Burkett
Downsville
M. H. Honeycutt
Brown
J. Neal
Florence
Bogan
Farmerville
A. J. Coburn
Floyd
W S. Hunter
Gilbert
T. S. Randle
Lake
Providence
Humphries Mangham
H. O. White
Mel Rouge
B. Carter
Monroe
R. H. Wynn
Rayville
W. F. Henderson
Talulah
Homer
Three Ministers and Three Delegates Chosen at Louisiana Conference
Alexandria La Dec 13 The Louisiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South held a long session with Bishop Candler presiding. The day opened with hymns and prayer, the journal was approved, J O Bennett named as an extra member, and delegates and alternates for the general conference were elected with tellers chosen to count the votes.
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Dist Episcopal Church
South
Candler
J. O. Bennett
Genera
Bness
Revs
W. R. Harvell
Joyner
J. G. Snelling
Ellis Case Plea Of Voluntary Manslaughter Heard
W Y Ellis of Pine Bluff pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the killing of N P Willis of Indianapolis. Judge Lea withheld sentence pending psychiatric examination to assess hereditary tendencies. Bail was refused and a Monday examination was expected with possible future pardon efforts.
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Little Rock
Lea
W. Y. Ellis
Pine Bluff
N. P. Willis
Indianapolis
Ellis
E. N. Bledsoe
J. P. Sheppard
James A. Gray
Gray
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