Congress Convenes for Short Session in Washington
Congress opens a brief session with members returning amid applause as Speaker Clark and Senate leaders take charge. Resolutions honor Vice President Sherman and fallen members while four new House members are sworn in. The joint notify the president and readiness to read Providentia messages precede the day’s adjournment.
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New York
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Albert H. Smiley Dies at Redlands Founder of Lake Mohonk Conference
Albert Ik Smiley, founder of the Lake Mohonk Conference, died early today at his Redlands home. He was 14 years old, with his aged spouse at the bedside. Congressman Woods of Iowa is reported seriously ill with pneumonia. his condition improved slightly.
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Early Birds Seek Chicago Pickings
Democrats crowd public buildings at dawn as new officials prepare to assume duties. Job seekers number in the hundreds and a larger crowd of supporters gathered to greet changes in city and county offices after years of Republican control.
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Chicago
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Cost Of Running Nation And Army Budget Proposals
The article details budget estimates for the nation’s operations ending June 36 1044 with a total of 83 415 450 dollars, noting increases over the current year driven by navy needs pensions and public works. It discusses three new battleships, postal service funding, Panama Canal costs, and a projected total appropriation of 1 105 200 963 dollars. It also covers political expectations in Congress and debates over commissions and courts within the fiscal plan.
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Government Wins U P merger case decision to dissolve
The U S Supreme Court holds Union Pacific and Southern Pacific engaged in interstate commerce a violation of the Sherman act. It enjoins further ownership control and orders plans to dissolve the combination, with a three month deadline for proposed plans and potential receiver sale if rejected. Government earlier began its case in 1908 led by Attorney General Bona Parte against the transcontinental railroads.
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Southern | Pacific Systems
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Fortland
Union Pacific
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Opden
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Missouri River
Congress
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Colling
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Bonaparte
Utah
Edward H. Harrimen
Paar
Slart Jidses Bahorn
Yan
Congress in session debates anti trust and river projects
In Washington on Oct 6 and Dec 2 the second session opened with Senator Bacon presiding. A report on anti trust expenditures and river and harbor improvements was discussed. Proposals include pensions for former presidents and widows. Adjournment set for December 16 amid memorials for Vice President Sherman and others.
Market Reflects Money Stringency In New York Trading
New York December 2 The prevailing money stringency was reflected in today’s belated money offerings on the stock exchange. An initial loan of 39,000 was made at lower cent, followed by 170,000 at 1% The next loan was 20,000 at 4% Several hundred thousand dollars was loaned at 5% during the noon period but high rates failed to draw more than a modest amount from local banks Time money rates are nominally unchanged Yet the sixty to ninety day quotations of 6 to 7 percent are meaningless No money is being offered for these maturities Seven percent was bid for sixty days but none was available so far as could be learned. Auction Buys London Golden Tandon December 21 America bought 4,250,000 out of the gold offered for sale in the market today The price paid was 15 4 2 8 per ounce including commissions The maturity of the gold was broken by Tadla.
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New Orleans Adopts Commission Form of City Government
New Orleans inaugurated the commission form of municipal government with Martin Behrman sworn in for a new four year term. Behrman has served as mayor for eight years under the new system the mayor also serves as commissioner of public affairs. Four other commissioners complete the organization.
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New Orleans
Martin Behrman
Uneder
Jouyer
Pube Vic Affairs
Union Pacific Merger Decision Shocks Rail Leaders
Deventer Hook and Adams report the Union Pacific purchase of 46 percent of Southern Pacific stock, a controlling stake. Officials at Union Pacific HQ react to the merger ruling with relief, expecting wide influence on rivals like Pennsylvania, Rock Island, and New York Central, and foreseeing new projects unlocked by the decision.
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Unionw Pacific
Discharge of four in dynamite case shocks labor ranks
In Indianapolis on December 4, U S district attorney announced the discharge of forty four defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case. He said the remaining 41 labor union officials still on trial, with Charles W. Miller noting evidence was presented and the government rested its case. Several names including Benson Carroll Meadows were dismissed for lack of conclusive proof, while Michael J. Gunnan Clarence Dowd and others saw defenses overruled. Frank M. Ryan testified for the defense and Herbert Kockin resigned as secretary treasurer of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union. John E B deClory of Cleveland named as successor.
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Dec. S
Tris
Labor Valor
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U. & District Attorney
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William K. Benson
East Galloway
Detroit Federation of Labor
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Westchester
International Essociation of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John RB. Carrol
Syracuse
Iron Workers
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Meadows
Indianapolis
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International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
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Carroll
Benson
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Detroit
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Iron Sworkers
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Steamsteers’ Union
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Ise
Michael J. Gunnan
Philadelphia
Clarence B. Dowd
Rochestoy, Noy
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St. Laws
James
Ray
Peoria
Aurmy L
Parnell
Springfield
Feed Mooney
Duluth
Tidze Anderson
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers’ Union
Conte Tion
McNamara
Wolon
Jobs Ryan
Hockin
Herbert & Kockin
Wit‘pesaes Ug
McNaara
West Liberty Man Dies After Illness
Orvel Nathan Mead, a longtime West Liberty resident aged 43, died at his East Fourth Street home after a two day illness. Born in Johnson County, he spent most of his life in West Liberty and is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence, with interment at the Friends cemetery.
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Automobile Association Meets for Federal Highway Aid Plan
Delegates at the American Automobile Association annual meet in Chicago on December 2 discuss securing federal aid to fund national highway improvements. The gathering aims to outline strategies and present proposals to accelerate federal backing for road projects.
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Tack Johnson vows to wed Cameron girl this week
Chicago reports boxer Tack Johnson says he will marry Miss Lucile Cameron before week end after tracing her since she left the Wellington hotel last Wednesday A court appearance is anticipated for Miss Cameron. Washington notices advance Jack Johnson case hearing set for January 6 on charges of violating the white slave act.
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Tack Johnson
Lucile Cameron
Wellington Hotel
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Early Action Sought in Banking Inquiry by Lindbergh
Washington D C press reports that Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota urged immediate steps by the banking committee to secure facts aiding remedial financial legislation amid a money trust probe. The plan aims to reveal how money and credit influence commerce, with Lindbergh awaiting committee action for a few days.
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Banking Aid Currency Commission
Lindbergh
Minnesota
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Money Trust
Delinquents Rush In To Pay Up Taxes
Delinquent Muscntive property linked to an 1812 inst set was offered at public auction by County Treasurer Ray Johnson Tagay at 10 AM. The sale was smaller than recent years as 24 taxpayers thronged Tolinson’s office to settle accounts amid a morning rush.
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Muscntive
Ray Johnson
Tolinson
Muscatine Poultry Show Opens Tuesday
The Muscatine Poultry Show kicks off Tuesday with the Muscatine Palletiers' association preparing the exhibits. Members secured the Commercial Hotel hall, arranging a double-deck system to handle many entries from local and out-of-town exhibitors. Awards follow by the end of the second day as birds are displayed through Saturday night.
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Drawing New Map To Begin Tuesday In Europe Turmoil
Berlin reports warn that if hostilities resume Germany would aid its Austro-Servian allies. A new map of European Turkey is to be drawn after Armistice signings, with Balkan spoils apportioned. Bulgaria shows heavy losses while Turkish harems depopulate as educated women flee Constantinople. American ships guard Turkish ports as armored cruisers Jewell and Montana head to Smyrna-Beirut.
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British Protectorate Over Egypt Imminent Reported
Cairo dispatch reports that Britain intends to establish a protectorate over Egypt with a formal proclamation likely in January. The Swiss Popular Bank representative in Cairo notes the plan is definite and expected to impact business sectors nationwide.
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Swiss Popular Bank
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Cairo
Egypt
Weather forecast fragment for Fair night and Tuesday
Fragmentary weather item noting fair tonight, increasing clouds Tuesday, warmer conditions in western areas. OCR errors obscure data but implies temperature hints and sunset references.
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