Congress Opens Its Fifty-Eighth Session Amid Floral Display and Mourning
The opening day of the Fifty-Eighth Congress sees both chambers busy with ceremonies, floral tributes decorates desks, and remembrances for late Senators Hoar Quay. Senate adjourns in honor of Hoar and Quay while the House adjourns after greetings and oaths as Speaker Cannon presides.
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Ohio
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Tyner Dies Former Postmaster General of Grant Era
James N Tyner former Postmaster General died at 946 am in Washington D C He was postmaster general under Ulysses S Grant later serving as assistant attorney general for the Post Office department He faced an indeictment with his nephew in a mail fraud conspiracy case but was acquitted He had long suffered ill health born 1824 Indiana Pioneer minister C P Dorset dies at 70 in La Crosse Wisconsin He led churches in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota rector of Church of the Ascension Chicago when the great fire English novelist Adeline Sergeant dies in Bournemouth after a long illness Born in 1873 or 1874 in England.
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Chicago
Five fall on Briggs house scaffold collapse
Appleton Wis Dec 5 while working on addition to the Briggs house five men fell thirty five feet. One mason William Doboski died minutes later. Injured include Injijn Sabeh Mason Elighta Out and Kareematy Cm Ter with serious facial gash. Meyer the carpenter suffered concussion but likely recovers.
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Appleton
Wis
Brigge House
William Doboek
Mason Tonjer
Kareematy
Brute Meyer
Arpenter
Patterson Tail Again Faces Second Trial Crowds
Nan Patterson, the former show girl, prepares for a second trial over the death of Caesar Young, the bookmaker shot in a cab. Star witnesses are expected, with pawnbroker Hyman Stern ready to testify again after recovery. The widow Mrs Young and others may recount ties between Young and Patterson.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Etta
Hyman Stern
Young
J. Morgan Smith
Snovith
Stern
Seftwag
Mins Potter
Tanks
Death mystery as Appleton man found dead on water works hill
John Nolan a well known Appleton resident, thirty five? forty five? was found dead on water works hill near Prospect street. A little Green Bay girl discovered the body at three PM. No signs of violence or clothing clues. $18 and letters found in his coat. Coroner ordered autopsy to determine cause.
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Nolan
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Playhouse Cuts Prices in Broadway Attendance Push
The management of a large Broadway playhouse announces December 26 a price cut on best orchestra seats to one dollar, half the usual rate at major theaters. American melodramas by American authors will lead the bill under this arrangement, with prices holding steady despite the show selected.
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New York
Inventor Demonstrates California Messenger Airship Flight
Albany Cal Dec 5 George E Heaton inventor and designer of the airship California Messenger has proven the craft will fly and go where directed regardless of wind conditions. Heaton spent an hour aloft yesterday traveling in any direction with the ship’s mechanism operating smoothly.
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Alameda
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George E. Heaton
California Messenger
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Chilean Currency Bill Advances in Chamber of Deputies
New York Dec 5 The chamber of deputies passed a bill proroguing redemption of paper money to a future date. It authorizes 30,000,000 pesos to be issued in installments, establishes a special fund, and guarantees eventual conversion of all paper to gold at a set time. Senate action pending.
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Government budget estimates for fiscal year ending 1906
The Associated Press reports U S government estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30 1906 totaling 619 669 000 dollars, slightly higher than current-year appropriations of 614 548 937 dollars. Aggregated by department, legislative executive state treasury war navy interior post office agriculture and commerce and labor show varied totals with grand overall figures.
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Accident at Weyauwega Claims Lives in Train Crash
At Weyauwega Wisconsin a carriage carrying Miss Masters and her sisters was struck by a southbound freight near a street crossing. Nellie Masters aged twenty two died. Jessie Masters aged twelve and two younger sisters sustained severe injuries but are expected to recover. The victims were daughters of a wealthy farmer living about a mile and a half north of Weyauwega. a fifth sister remained at home. The Wisconsin Central railroad provided doctors from Oshkosh to assist.
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Wis
Miss Masters
Jesse Musters
G. M. Steele
Wermuwego
Crain
Wisconsin Central
Jessie Masters
Qshkash
NeHio Masters
Tessie Masters
Wevainerga
South Bend
Mise Nellie Masters
Misa Nellie Masters
Sand Ear
Weyauwega
Shoots Lover's Brother in Rutledge Murder Case
Thomas Clarke, son of a former sheriff, was arrested in Rutledge on a murder charge in the death of Charles Malicote. Clarke had attended a wedding with Mimé Mallcote and, after a quick marriage to her, fled the scene. The romance between rival families sparked a sensational case drawing wide attention.
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Dandridge
Thomas Clarke
Knoxville
Rutledge
Charles Malicote
Clarke
Mallcote
Malicote
Minister
Open Shop Fight Moves Through Central Union Meeting
At a New York Central union gathering delegates representing about 146,680 workers in miscellaneous trades advocated open shop stance and called for a broader convention. Details are fragmentary due to damaged text, but the push signals a notable labor action and potential escalation within the union ranks.
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New York
Central Erated Union
Pert Siemans
Justice Moody Seeks Federal Power to Issue Arrest Warrants
Attorney General Moody urges Congress to enact a law allowing a U S judge to issue bench warrants for indicted defendants wherever they are found within the United States. He argues current rules hinder bringing offenders to trial, delaying justice and wasting government resources.
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W. H. Moody
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Moody
Land frauds case to be sent to jury in big government scrip swindle
Portland experts report a U S district court case on land frauds and government scrip swindles will move to the jury. Prosecutors plan further indictments against the same defendants on conspiracy and forgery charges. Marie L Ware is linked to the alleged plot as grand jurors probe through winter.
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Portland
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Marie L. Ware
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Secret Service
World Fair corruption charges reported in St Louis letter
A letter to Maj. Gen. Pangborn, president of the United States Exhibiters association, claims grave charges of corruption in the awarding of premiums at the world’s fair. President Carter of the national world’s fair commission reportedly found the charges most rare and serious.
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Maj. J
Court calendar outlines December term cases and judge reassignment
The December term calendar was called at eleven this morning with several trials set and others passed. Judge Burnell withdrew from presiding to allow another judge to handle matters including the appeal of Mary Wadleigh seeking recognition as widow of Col. Grube Bouck, plus a breach of promise case of Miss Mary Groth against O Hannon. Jury questions and trial dates remain unsettled for multiple dockets.
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Thin City
O. Hannon
Neenah
Sarah Hallum
Vilage
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Blass
Sheffield Steel and Iron Co
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Pneumonia Claims Several Local Residents
Pneumonia or consumption deaths reported for Charles W. Lambert of 25 Walnut, 79, civil war veteran with Phil Sheridan Post. Funeral Wednesday at his residence with Post in charge. service by Rev. Edward W. Smith. Cresenz Schmid, 168 Monoe avenue, 80, pioneer resident, funeral Tuesday at nine in St Mary Church. Lydia Weber, 19, daughter of Joseph Welch, 308 Waugee street, dies after illness with consumption. funeral Thursday at house then Bowen Street Lutheran Church. Werner Runke, infant son of Ferdinand Runke, dies at one year. funeral Wednesday afternoon.
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Walnut Street
H. Sheridan Post
Fred W Lambert
Ure Oshkosh
Edward W H. Smith
First Congregational Church
Phil. H. Sheridan Post
Cresenz Schmid
Monoe@ avenue
St. Mery Church
Lydia Weber
Joseph Welch
Waugee Street
Bowen Street Lutheran Church
Oelurk
Werner Runke
Ferdinand Runnke
Hyed
Avo Cenpe Street
La Follette Appeals at Madison Senator Caucus
Milwaukee dispatch says Governor La Follette plans a Saturday caucus of state senators in Madison. He frames it as opposing corporations but aims to boost his own United States Senate ambitions. He is sending letters to reformers urging attendance to block corporate influence.
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Daily News
Madison
Ta Follette
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More Troops Requested for Zelgier Illinois
Sherry Stein of Benton appealed to Governor Yates for two more militia companies to Zelgier. If approved, Vandalia’s Company I and Cairo’s Company K would respond. Authorities report discovery of thirty five sticks of dynamite on the ground above the water main near the pump station, with a fuse burned. Threat aimed to blow the water system remains under investigation as rain likely prevented a blast.
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Thompson
Contest for Chief Clerk in State Senate Race
Special to The Northwestern reports a contest within the reformers ranks for chief clerk of the state senate if reformers control the chamber. Names such as Jenain and Grant are among avowed candidates entering the race in Milwaukee and Madison amid a crowded field.
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Peck Election Expenses and Local Incidents in Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports election expense accounts for George W. Peck and listed aides with amounts. also notes a man dropping dead in a hovel, a newborn baby found under the ice at Monona bay, and two Madison men rescued after their boat capsized on the lake with three hours in icy water.
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William A. Iriota
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Davenport
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Madison
Cockran Proposes Commission to Audit Campaign Spending
Washington Dec 6 Representative Cockran of New York introduced a bill to create a special commission to determine amounts spent by both parties on presidential electors from 183 to 184 inclusive. He also proposed a law requiring immediate reporting of campaign contributions to district court records within three days of receipt.
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Boy Attacked by St Bernard Shocks Madison Crowd
Madison, Wis Dec 6 A T Anderson ten year old boy was fearfully lacerated by a St Bernard today and may not recover. The dog was killed by a policeman. He had been crow for some days. Arthur Gay, son of a pioneer, was badly hurt in a runaway but will recover.
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A. T. Anderson
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Pioneer Pettier
Carnegie Endorsed Notes Said to Be in Oberlin Bank Case
Cleveland reports subpoenas for Beckwith Spear and Lyons of the Oberlin bank direct them to appear at a grand jury hearing in Cleveland. Notes signed Andrew Carnegie for 250000 and 500000 are cited, as well as checks bearing Chadwick names. Emil Chadwick arrives from New York with a valise said to contain his mother’s jewelry. Deposition witnesses and arrests follow as authorities seek the bank’s alleged misappropriations.
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Spear
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C. L. Chadwick
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Andrew Carnegie
United States
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Robert Lyons
Emil Chadwick
Mia
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New York
Lake Shore Limited
Chadwick
Ohio
A. B. Spear
Citizens’ National Bank
Chandler
Coblits
Dec. J
C. T. Beckwith
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Citfens National Bank
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Sweers
Citizens’ Bank
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Associated Press
Carnegie
Revolver Incident in Neenah Saloon
In Neenah Wisconsin at about two this morning John Herziger clashed with a man named Edwards in a saloon. Edwards demanded three drinks totaling twenty five cents and offered ten cents plus a search. A scuffle followed, a revolver was alleged to be drawn, Herziger wrestled Edwards to the floor and recovered the weapon before Edwards was arrested and taken to the lockup.
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Edwards
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