Flowers on desks as Senate pays respect to McMillan
Senators decorate desks with roses carnations and chrysanthemums while honoring the late James McMillan. Burrows announces McMillan's death in Manchester, Mass., calls the State of Michigan's loss irreparable and the Senate's loss of a wise counsellor. A resolution adjourns the Senate until noon tomorrow.
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Burrows
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Mass
Scenes in the House Show Warm Reopening with Cannon At Center
At Washington the House reassembled amid fellowship as 261 members were re elected and only 25 defeated. Speaker Cannon drew the cheers, with Rep Hopkins tipped for Senate, while veterans Henderson Grow and others retired. New members Gardner Billmyer Brandegee Dwight Flanagan Glass were sworn in as vacancies filled by death or resignation.
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Connecticut
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New York
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Rewist
Flanagan
Lawmakers Swear In Fresh Members and Elect Committees
Morris Sheppard of Texas and James Butler of Missouri are sworn in as new members. A resolution by Mr. Taylor to investigate Carter Glass’s election is referred to Committee on Elections No. 1. A three member committee joins a Senate panel to notify the President of the House quorum. The House approves conduct resolutions and adjourns after paying respects to the late Mr. Russell.
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Hitt
Illinois
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Testing Virginia Constitution via Congressional Credentials
Representative Taylor proposed a resolution to refer Carter Glass's 1902 Virginia electors to the Elections Committee for inquiry. The aim was to assess whether the Virginia election followed lawful processes, used proper registration, and granted voting rights without race or color discrimination, potentially testing the state constitution.
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Elections Committee No.1
Milburn Senate Chaplain Resigns Over Ill Health
Washington December 1 The blind chaplain Rev Dr W H Milburn now in California forwards his resignation to President pro tem Frye It will be laid before the Senate tomorrow Milburn says ill health forces retirement and he laments not continuing to conduct religious services for the Senate under its favor He voices a deep sorrow at the decision and his wish to serve in that role longer
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Fitch Over Embankment From Carriage Crash
A two seated carriage containing Mrs George E Weyl and two sisters toppled from a Caldwell bridge, plunging over forty feet. The horse died instantly. Miss Annie Sewall was seriously injured with internal damage. Mrs Weyl recovered consciousness with scalp wounds. Florence Weyl escaped. All were taken to the Weyl home for care.
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Canfield House Raid Uncovers Private Gaming Rooms
Police raided the Canfield residence on Fifth Avenue following a John Doe warrant. After a lengthy entry through a bronze door and a shattered basement window, investigators found a well kept kitchen, formal parlor, playing floor with tables and a large desk, and on the fourth floor private rooms containing a desk, bedrooms, and a concealed steel door behind wallpaper. They opened a concealed room to reveal roulette wheels, poker tables, and chips. Canfield protested the intrusion while inspectors and District Attorney Jerome oversaw the operation which ended about ninety minutes after it began.
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Post Office Site Decision Aims at Grand City Landmark
Secretary Shaw Postmaster General Payne and Attorney General Knox plan to travel to New York to select a postoffice site. They demand a building worthy of the capital’s status and consider adjoining a major railway terminal for direct mail loading. If not feasible they may seek alternative sites near or away from Pennsylvania Station or Grand Central. The commission may depart Wednesday.
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Virginia Kissing Law Proposed in Legislature
Richmond dispatch reports Dr. R. B. Ware of Amherst introduces a bill making kissing a Virginia misdemeanor punishable by fine. The health measure would require a kiss to be cleared by a family physician proving no contagious disease. The bill risks ridicule, with observers asking who will inform on the kisser.
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Delays Plague Pennsylvania Tunnel Franchise Hearing
The Board of Aldermen delays action as the railroad committee postpones its franchise report. Diemer shifts to announce a 2 pm meeting tomorrow while sources say the majority report may pass in favor of the franchise. Local politicking and opposition arguments surface as officials, including McCall, Wafer, and Fornes, brace for possible further delay. Mayor Low receives urging from the North Side Board of Trade to approve the franchise without added conditions.
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Whitecaps Freed As Seven Men Cleared Of Riot Charges
Plymouth Mass December 2 Not guilty verdict returned against seven Marion men in Plymouth County Superior Court on charges of riot and assault for tar and feathering James McDonald and assault on Mrs Clara Potter last August. Jury reached verdict after arguments by defense and district attorney. The case linked to mob actions over a fugitive from justice scene raising debate on mob law.
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Charles Potter
French
Massachusetts
Theobald Resigns From Customs Service After Inquiry
Washington reports William H. Theobald, a special employee at the Customs service, is allowed to resign on the recommendation of Collector Stranahan. Theobald, dismissed last week, dictated his resignation and planned a public statement at 6 p.m. The collector stated there were no charges and noted the decision was voluntary rather than a dismissal.
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