New Congress Meets Monday in Historic Session
The first session of the sixtieth Congress will convene at noon Monday in Washington. It promises more debate than action with currency legislation and antitrust reform likely topics. Debates over Japanese exclusion and new Senate arrivals will shape early proceedings.
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Senate
Sixtieth Congress
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Philippines
Department of Commerce and Labor
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Fairbanks
Gore
Owen
Oklahoma
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Michigan
Curtis
Kansas
du Pont
Delaware
Bankhead and Johnson
Alabama
Borah
Idaho
Bourne
Oregon
Briggs
New Jersey
Brown
Nebraska
Davis
Arkansas
Dixon
Montana
Guegenheim
Notable Names Across States Referenced in Report
Of Colorado, Paynter of Kentucky, Richardson of Delaware, Stephenson of Wisconsin and Taylor of Tennessee appear among the list of individuals tied to the event. The report names these figures as key figures or participants in the proceedings, highlighting geographic diversity and organizational roles across several states.
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Colorado
Paynter
Kentucky
Richardson
Delaware
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Taylor
Tennessee
Wealthy Brooklyn Engineer Kills Wife Then Jumps From Hotel
In New York on November 28, J Whitley a wealthy Brooklyn engineer shot and killed his wife at the Hotel Helle Claire and leaped from the ninth floor. His body was crushed and beyond recognition. An envelope found on him worded Can't write Whitley has lost his mind.
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New York
J. Whitley
Brooklyn
Helle Claire
Tiia
Whitley
Demonstration for Weston Beats 1867 Record by One Day
Edward Payson Walton completed a 1400 mile Portland Maine to Chicago walk delivering a final lap at 12:15 amid a city demonstration. He entered Chicago at 9:46 to autos and a cheering crowd. Police kept back 250 mounted officers as the crowd surged. Walton’s 1400 mile trek surpasses his prior 1867 record by one day.
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Chicago
Edward Payson Wraton
Portland
Maine
Sullivan Favored Over Kauffman In Colma Fight
San Francisco November 25 The public favors Al Kauffman to defeat Jack Twin Sullivan at Colma arena with betting at 6 to 10 against Sullivan. Odds reflect Kauffman's advantage though some back Sullivan's upset chances.
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San Francisco
Jack Twin Sullivan
al Kauffman
Colma Arena
Kauffman
Sullivan
Walsh trial hints at Chronicle losses and publication
In Chicago on November 28 the Walsh trial was told the defunct Chronicle paper allegedly lost about 1 million dollars in 1962 and 1904 yet continued to publish.
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Chicago
Walsh Trian
Walsh
The
Chronicle
Pettibone Trial to Impanel 100 Talesmen Monday
Sheriff Hodgin sets to summon 100 men for the Pettibone trial jury as Judge Wood orders. Clarence Darrow arrives to lead the defense with Borah delaying participation until jurors are seated. Moyer will attend throughout, Haywood only if summoned. a house for the jury is secured.
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Talesmen
Borah
Moyer
Haywood
Rome
Navy
Hodsin
Wood
Pettibone
Clarence Darrow
Rathdrum
Charles H. Moyer
Pendleton Thanksgiving Festivities and High School Football Clash
Pendleton residents celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey meals and gratitude for good local conditions. The high school championship football game between Pendletonia School and TN Military Academy headlines the day, with dances at the Eagles hall and armory, a joint church service at 7:20 PM, and receptions for Pendleton and Hill military college teams. Boxes at the Oregon theater are offered for the teams’ entertainment.
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TN Military Academy
Pendleton
Oregon
Church of the Redeemer
Christian Science Rooms
Hagle
New Methodist Church
Union
W. L. van Nuys
Roosevelt
Quinney
Liuallen
F. L. H. von Lubken
W. T
Eagles Hall
The
Elks
Order
Armory
Company L
Bailey
Willard Bond
Louis Cargill
George Bear
A. C. Funk
J. BR. Dickson
Hill Military College
Oregon Theater
Streeter
President Roosevelt Tours Madison Home in Virginia
President Roosevelt used the Thanksgiving holiday to visit Madison's early home near Mount Vernon, Virginia, aiming to return for the White House Thanksgiving dinner with his family this evening.
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Madison
Washington
Roosevelt
President Madison
Mt. Peller
White House
Targets for National Guard Oregon completed by state printer
Fifty thousand targets prepared for the Oregon National Guard by State Printer Willis and Dunniway. The targets, printed on sulphite paper, keep shape and markings when punctured. They were shipped to Adj General Finger in Portland for distribution to guard units for immediate target practice after their arrival.
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Willis & Dunniway
Salem Statesman
Adjtant General Finger
Portland
Oregon National Guard
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Thanksgiving Day Aid For New York Poor
New York on November 28 saw churches hold services and charitable groups including the Salvation Army and volunteers distribute aid to the needy. The ragamuffin masquerade returned on a larger scale, reflecting the city’s Thanksgiving spirit through acts of charity and celebration.
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New York
New Yorker
Salvation Army
Senators Fight In The Illinois House Riot
Springfield Nov 28 Angered by House action on the direct primary bill Senator Hensen of Decatur attacked Representative Shannon of Chicago and beat him until Shanahan fell under his desk with his head in the waste basket. They were parted and later shook hands.
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Springfield
Til
House
Hensen
Decatur
Shannon
Chicago
Shanahan
Thanksgiving in London by American club menu
Americans in London observed Thanksgiving with dinners and receptions today. The American club held a notable banquet featuring foods from across the United States including turkey from Rhode Island mince pies from Boston sherry from California and other regional items.
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London
Navy
American Club
Rhode Island
Boston
California
Dominion Parliament Opens in Ottawa Nov 28
The Dominion Parliament opened in Ottawa with the customary ceremonies this afternoon. The session is expected to be long and exciting, with opposition members predicting it may be the last before the general election.
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Ottawa
Ont
McHale Signs with Boston Americans for Next Season
Stockton Nov 28 James McHale a crack fielder has signed a contract to play with the Boston Americans next season.
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Stockton
James McHale Stockton
Boston Americans
Thieves exposed in horse stealing ring investigation
Moscow Idaho November 28 Henry Tacer and Edgar Kent confessed to forming a horse stealing ring. Arrests followed after they were brought back from Montana. Two Latah county ranchers George Foreman and Frank White were arrested as co conspirators with White handling lores and Foreman arranging disposal of the animals.
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Moscow
Idaho
Henry
Tacer
Edgar Kent
Montan
Latah County
George Foreman
Frank White
White
Foreman
Thanksgiving banquet for American colony in Paris
In Paris on Thanksgiving Day the American colony marked the holiday with a banquet at the Hotel Palate D Ornay featuring a traditional menu with turkey and pumpkin pie. Principal speakers were Professor George Baker, slated to lecture at the Sorbonne, and Yeo Mielsner.
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Paris
Birthday greetings for Governor General Earl Grey's 64th birthday
Ottawa November 24. Earl Grey governor general of the Dominion received many congratulations today on his 64th birthday anniversary. Admirers at home and abroad sent best wishes noting his work in temperance and social betterment.
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Ottawa
Ont
Earl Grey
Dominion
England
Notable Thanksgiving Banquet in Berlin by American Colony
Berlin observers marked Thanksgiving with a banquet and ball at the Zoological Garden assembly room. Speeches followed by President Hadley of Yale University and Professor Schofield of Harvard addressed the gathering.
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Berlin
Zoological Garden
Hadley
Yale University
Schofield
Harvard
Muddy Field for Portland Game Favors Oregon
Oregon Coach Frost leads a 400 strong rooter party as heavy rain and a slow field are expected for the Oregon Multnomah clash in Portland. A large turnout is anticipated with every seat sold and bleachers packed as more supporters arrive.
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Portland
Frost
University of Oregon
Northwest college games headline day in Portland
Portland highlights include Multnomah against Oregon in Portland and Whitman meeting Washington State College in Walla Walla. Other pairings: Oregon A. C. vs St. Vincent's in Los Angeles. Idaho vs Washington in Seattle. Kansas vs Missouri in Kansas City. Pennsylvania vs Cornell in Philadelphia. Hill Military vs Pendleton High in Pendleton. Portland High vs Baker City in Baker City.
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Portland
Northwest
United States
Multnomah Oa Oregon
Whitman
Washington State College
Walla Walla
Oregon A. C
St. Vincent's
Los Angeles
Idaho
Washington
Seattle
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Philadelphia
Hill Military
Pendleton High
Pendleton
Portland High
Baker City
Federal Quarantine Service Seeks Best General Purpose Sheep
The Federal Quarantine Service and Bureau of Animal Industry seek the best general purpose sheep for western ranges. At Wyoming station 250 Rambouillet ewes and four top rams are used to study cross breeding to improve hardiness, wool yield, and mutton suitability across western states.
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Federal Quarantine Service
Bureau of Animal Industry
Wyoming Experiment Station
United States
Northwest Prosperity Shown By Wheat and Flour Exports
Portland reports 8,893,480 bushels of wheat and 3,661,726 barrels of flour exported from Portland and Puget Sound ports in 10 months through October. Oregon gains in dairying fruit irrigation and lumber. 230 colonists per day arrived in Oregon September to October, with many bringing substantial capital.
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Portland
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
United States
Oregon
Washington
Pioneer George T Frost Restores Old Orchard
Solo News reports George T Frost, a 1952 pioneer, restoring his 1857 orchard. Once degraded by market shortages, the trees are now yielding fruit rivaling Hood River and Rogue River valleys, with Bellflowers and Baldwing praised after four samples. The article urges similar revival across old orchards.
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George T. Frost
Mr. Frost
Solo
Hood River
Rogue River
Portland man attempts suicide in San Francisco bar
In San Francisco on November 28 Ralph C Roke of Portland Oregon a former clerk of the O R N attempted to take his own life by swallowing laudanum. The quick action of the bartender who witnessed the act and gave an emetic saved him.
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Ralph C Roke
Portland
Ore
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