Hear Inventors of Safety Appliances Hear Inventors of Safety Devices
Washington December reports that inventors and promoters of devices to automatically stop trains appeared before the House Interstate Commerce Committee. B G Buckland of New Haven said 3000 offers were received after a $10000 reward. 1500 unventilated, one stalled, another to be installed next week. W P Rorland urged legislation granting the commission authority over block signals and safety devices.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Senate approves 18 hour days in currency debate
Washington leaders push through extended government sessions as Republicans join Democrats in backing 18 hour workdays with two hours off. Key senators Borah Brady Brandegee Cummins Grenna Kenyon La Follette Norris Parsing and Smoot vote yes. Also plans to vote on the Hengley resolution and a land sale scheme for road building in several western states.
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Kenyon
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Fight Wetch Hetchy Battle Protests Rise in Senate
Washington D C December protests from President Tsilot Harvard president Charles W Eliot and Frederick Law Olmsted mark renewed fight over the Hetch Hetchy plan as the senate prepares a vote on the legislative day of December 6. Debates could extend if not closed tonight with Joe among speakers.
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Supreme Court Asked to Advance Henry Contempt Case
Washington December 6 The Supreme Court was asked to advance the case of George G Henry a New York banker indicted for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions before the House money trust investigating committee.
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Annual election to be held Tuesday by Modern Brotherhood of America
The annual election of officers will be held Tuesday evening December 9 by the Modern Brotherhood of America. No other business matters are listed, though the insurgent wing debates enforcement of higher rates.
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Lodge
French ministerial crisis unsettled after Burdhou defeat
Paris December reports show the ministerial crisis remains unresolved as Premier Burdhou’s rejection in the chamber over the finance bill led to ongoing uncertainty. Joan Dupuy declined the task of forming a cabinet after informing President Foluenro he could not proceed.
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Santa Claus appeals for younger helpers to aid aging gift giver
A quirky plea in a Newark New Jersey paper asks readers to appoint younger Santa Claus helpers as the current figure grows old to meet the needs of four hundred anxious children. The piece blends letters from a child, Lodema Liffile, and editorial exhortations urging public participation to ensure Christmas deliveries.
Beach steamer to prevent her loss
New York news reports the steamer Sentinela of the Clyde Line limped into Puerto Plata after leaking near Pure Plaza San Domingo. Messages from London claimed she sank or beached. authorities denied total loss while crew of four was safe. Weapons found in hold tied to potential Dominican unrest.
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Worker Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Bridgeton Maine
Charles N. Chese of Bridgeton Maine financial secretary of the Ye MG Awhere was arrested today on a warrant charging embezzlement of $100 from the focal association. Bond fixed at $5,000 but not furnished.
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Regiment marches away from Zabern in Alsace crisis
In Zabern Alsace troops under Col Von Reuter move to two camps near Strassburg and Vogees mountains after clashes with civil authorities. Viceroy Count Wedel returns from talks with the emperor amid political unease. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg denies a public statement about his parliamentary appearance and military intercession.
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Tunnels searched for bandits body in Utah mine
Rescue teams in Binguem Utah hunted for the body of bandit Ralph Lopez after a cave-in and gas buildup halted progress. Though a cave blocked a slope in the Parnell tunnel, officials hoped to clear the mine and locate Lopez, who had killed five officers since November 21.
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Denver Recovers From Snow Storm
Denver and suburbs faced cleanup after a heavy snowstorm left 45.5 inches of snow and ice. Thousands worked with shovels to clear streets while police kept routes open for essential needs. Rail traffic was crippled with only one Cheyenne railcar reaching the city.
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Suffragette Violence Intensifies Across England and Liverpool
London reports reveal ISUFFS continuing their revenge campaign over Mrs Emmalings Pankhurst re arrest. Militant suffragists damaged exhibition buildings at Liverpool and Manchester while plans near Exeter Jail sparked a police standoff. Authorities fear forced feeding of Mrs Pankhurst as demonstrations loom in London.
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Indianapolis Strikers Return to Work as Contracts Limit Restarts
About 300 Indianapolis teamsters on a week old strike resumed work today. Officials say around 1,000 will be back by tomorrow morning, with only drivers whose employers signed contracts allowed to operate. Labor leaders claim 900 employers agreed to pay union scale and not discriminate, though none of the large firms had yet fully signed. No major trouble was reported.
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Late Col Gaillard Honored By House
Washington, D. C. December. The House unanimously adopted a resolution of regret at the death of Lieutenant Colonel Gaillard for his notable services on the Panama Canal project. Funeral in Washington on Monday with military honors. Colonel Gaillard buried at Arlington after services at St Johns P. E. church. Mrs. Gaillard and grandson Lt David P. Gaillard to accompany body.
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Cooperation the Modern Dynamo
The piece urges merchants to cooperate with advertisers of national products, selecting effective newspaper advertising, keeping stock ready, and promoting goods jointly. It argues that shared effort among dealer and advertiser will boost ballot trade and prosperity along a productive path, inviting letters for ideas.
Senate Debates Currency Bill and Hetch Hetchy Issue
In Congress session the Democratic program for a thirteen hour debate on the currency bill was noted. Senator Sheppard introduced Dill for roads, a seventeen member committee formed. A bill sanctioning state election machinery faced delays. Hetch Hetchy water bill debate resumed and Secretary Dana was urged to support land administration costs for the past two years. House met at noon with naval holiday discussion and commerce panel bearing on automatic train stopping devices.
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Suffragists Interrupt Bryan at National Popular Government League
Secretary Bryan narrowly escaped a protest at a National Popular Government League meeting as suffragists from California challenged him with the question about popular government for women. Helen Todd led the interruption, but Bryan continued to defend direct rule by the people amid calls for presidential primaries and currency reform. Senator Owen criticized Senate rules as delaying action and costing millions daily.
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Dressmakers ask Huerta for work amid refugee crisis
In Mexico City hundreds of dressmakers, refugees from Monterey, appealed to Provisional President Huerta for help obtaining work with army uniform contractors. Huerta, citing business pressure, refused to meet the women and their families, who vowed to appeal to Senator Huerta.
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Ulster Stirred by Royal Ban on Arms
Belfast reports a royal proclamation banning import of arms into Ireland. Unionists fear crackdown as rifles bayonets and war munitions are moved from Belfast to country towns. Authorities seized nine cases of ammunition and eight cases of rifles under the proclamation.
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Floods at Brazos River kill and displace hundreds
Texas towns contend with a floodfront from the Brazos and Colorado rivers as the death toll rises to about fifty with at least several white victims. Motorboats pluck refugees from tree lines while cattle losses mount and rescues continue from Bryan to Navasota amid bitter cold and rising waters.
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Memorial Day Elks Service at Woodman Hall
Final arrangements are made for the annual Memorial Day exercises of the local Elks lodge at Woodman Hall on Sunday at 2 pm. Attendees will hear addresses by Attorneys Charles P. Hanley J G Kammerer and Herbert G Thompson with prayer and benediction by Rev Webster Hakes. Members and friends of Elks and relatives of deceased Elks are invited to attend.
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Weather report for Iowa unsettled with rain and cold winds
Unsettled conditions in Iowa with chances of rain tonight and Sunday southeast portions. Cooler air moves in from the northeast with winds shifting northwest. Temperatures around 42 degrees with a river observation noted. sunset and moonrise times appear jumbled in the text.
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