Ex Speaker Reed Dies of Uremia in Washington
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed died at 12 10 this morning at the Arlington Hotel from uremic poisoning with acute Brights disease as a complication. He had been ill since Tuesday and was 68 years old. Reed, a Maine native, served as Speaker in 1895 and 1897 and was a key Republican figure in Congress. He contributed to reforms and authored Reed's Rules while remaining active in law and public life.
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Sketch of Mr Reed Career
The life of Thomas Brackett Reed began October 18 1839 in Portland Maine. He taught to fund Bowdoin College graduating July 1860 top of class and prize winner. He served as paymaster in the navy during the Civil War and later became Maine Attorney General and a long serving Congressman.
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Canadian Train Wreck at Belmont Station Kills Five
At Belmont Station Halifax Nova Scotia the Canadian express bound for Montreal plunged from an embankment after a broken pilot. Five people died and many were injured as the locomotive and several cars were wrecked. Only one crew member survived unharmed.
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Protocol in Havana Could Frame Cuba United States Treaty
Washington reports General Bliss and Cuban commissioners will sign a Havana protocol outlining a reciprocity treaty. The plan seeks favorable terms for the United States while avoiding favored nation issues by anchoring duties at current levels and later expanding tariffs through Cuba's Congress. Secretary Hay and Minister Quesada would finalize the formal treaty in Washington.
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Violent Deputies Row Disrupts French Parliament
Paris December 6 violent disturbance erupts at the Palais Bourbon as a mêlée breaks out near the tribune. Colonel de Teisseyre and colonial troops eject two disorderly deputies after temporary expulsion votes. Premier Combes seeks a decree to suspend the session as Syveton and Courant clash with ministers.
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Burglar Alarmed Mount Vernon Family at Morosini Mansion
Mrs Morosini described a prowler in her bedroom on Thursday night while husband and mother slept elsewhere. She said the intruder stared at her jewels, struck her husband, and fled. police doubt a break in and consider a prowling servant possible. The case sparked wide local speculation and a full police probe.
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Addicks Seeks Roosevelt Backing In Delaware Crisis
J Edward Addicks of Wilmington meets President Roosevelt in Washington to urge neutral stance in the Delaware Senate contest. He says two Republican Senators will be chosen next month and that he will be one of them, arguing his regular Republican organization holds three fourths of the party vote.
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Danish West Indies Commission Set for January Voyage
Copenhagen reports a government commission on the Danish West Indies will sail January 4 and return in April after visiting the British West Indies for information. The panel, hearing local testimony, consults dermatology expert Dr. Ehlers on leprosy prevalence. he may accompany the mission. Also referenced is an Exposition Flyer advance agent timetable for St Louis.
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Shamrock II Trials Set for Clyde and Solent
Sir Thomas Lipton reports Shamrock II is fully framed after today’s inspection and aspires to trials starting late April. The program includes events on the Clyde and in the Solent with a final test before dismantling, with potential cross-Atlantic races in American waters.
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R. R. Committee Yields on Pennsylvania Tunnel Franchise
The Brooklyn Board of Aldermen Railroad Committee leans toward reporting in favor of the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise at the Tuesday meeting. Aldermen Lundy Diemer and Downing shift to support after GOP guidance. Senator Platt signals Albany action. Citizens Union fusion counsels pro franchise. Tammany opposition persists though Alderman Owens supported the measure.
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Paris Singer Jean de Rydzewski to be prosecuted for homicide
In Paris the Journal Francais reports Jean de Rydzewski will face a charge of homicide through imprudence for the death of Mrs Ellen Gore in his apartment on November 19. The will of Mrs Gore filed for probate in New York assigns a trust to her executor Severo Mallet-Prevost and names Mrs Lester A Dickinson as beneficiary.
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Nicaragua and Salvador in defensive alliance talk
Washington reports confirm Nicaragua sent a representative to Salvador with a defensive alliance proposal. Officials note Salvador may have sent an envoy to Nicaragua recently but not tied to an alliance against Colombia. Nicaragua asserts no need for formal treaties within Central America and warns against outside attack, citing regional history.
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The Connaughts in Cairo and royal visit details
Report describes the Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Cairo with the Khedive greeting them. Mentions the coronation durbar and diplomatic entourage including Lord Cromer and Chamberlain as they travel toward India. Also notes Seaboard Air Line schedules between Washington, Pinehurst and Southern Pines with special sleeper service starting December 15.
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Assouan Dam Opening Signals British Egypt Policy
London reports the Assouan Dam opening by the Duke of Connaught marks a new era in British control of Egypt. The project, costing up to £25,000,000, will regulate Nile irrigation, flood control, and agricultural expansion, while provoking debate over London's own water supply and education bills. The Reichstag and Lords debates highlight contrasting parliamentary approaches to reform and power.
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California Florida Mexico Tour by Raymond Whitcomb Cars
The Raymond and Whitcomb Company announces through trains from New York to California with full hotel on wheels and class seating. January and January departures travel via old Mexico visiting key sites. Offers tours to Florida Europe Round the World Porto Rico Oriental Lands and tickets to all destinations. Details mailed on request.
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