Congress Will Vote To Retain Henderson As Speaker
The Republican caucus selects Speaker Henderson and old officers, with Hepburn pressing for rule changes and losing. Lacey places Henderson in nomination. Cannon presides. 146 of 198 present. Henderson urges duty, cautious spending, and steady attendance in the new Congress amid looming Treasury surplus.
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Democrats Meet to Frame Issues in House Caucus
In Washington on November 30 the Democratic members of the House met in the Hall of the House with 151 Democrats and 8 Fusionists, to choose leadership and plan strategy. Nominations for speaker were discussed as Richardson thanked the caucus, pledging to lead a minority that can command respect and push unified policy while addressing tariff protections and party discipline.
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California
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Georgia
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Democratic caucus debates rules amid strong exchanges
A heated caucus over proposed rule changes featured Senator Hepburn pushing for four key reforms including recognition rights, more suspension days, reviving the morning hour, and treating Senate amendments equally. Dalzell, Grow, and Shattuc opposed or sought modifications. The motion to alter rules was defeated about 3 to 1, and four amendments were voted down.
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Sommer's Death Declared Accidental By Jury
Coroner Dugan re opens the investigation into the death of August Simmers at Episcopal Hospital on November 21. Charles Miller, arrested in the case, testified they were friends and that Simmers owed a dollar. He described October 26 when he confronted Simmers over the debt and asserts he did not strike him. the coroner regards the death as accidental.
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Fire in boarding house leaves twenty students homeless
A November 30 blaze at a boarding house in N. ... drove twenty students to seek shelter in the bitter cold. Wright, secretary to board Croker, was reported among the displaced. The fire destroyed the building, with several occupants jumping from windows to escape the flames. Authorities and relief efforts followed.
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South African Steamer on Fire on Arrival at Durban
London reports the British steamer Pacific from Norfolk October 22 arrived at Durban November 28 with her cargo on fire. She will undergo a survey.
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Four Sons Plot to Kill Father Revealed by Duke Brothers
Two of the Duke brothers told Philadelphia Times reporters that a pact existed for months to kill their father William F. Duke to protect their mother from his violence. Virginius Duke, 17, said he fired in defense of his mother. the eldest was absent. The family lives at 433 West Cambria Street. The father survived an initial hospital stay with wounds to the head, arm, and hip. He is 58 and a Civil War veteran who lost an arm. The boy was placed in custody to await the outcome of his father’s wounds. The mother testified the son acted in defense. She praised his character and conduct.
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Young Bride Was A Thief
Mrs. Lottie Wiethop, 18, married under three months, faced burglary and larceny charges in St Louis. She claimed she did not intend to steal and was confined in a prison cell, but was discharged after testimony and family support.
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Weather forecast for Eastern Pennaylvania and surrounding states
Fair and slightly warmer conditions with light to varying winds. Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey see fair, slightly warmer Sunday and Monday. Delaware and Maryland similar, with east to south winds. Weather notes include some garbled phrases but convey general fair skies and warming trend across the region.
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Weather Outlook Fragment for November Saturday
Fragmentary weather note cites a cool day with low temperatures and a deficit after excess rainfall. Mentions a 62 degree reading and references deficiency values since prior rain. Context unclear and entities are incomplete.
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Grand Army Inspectors Appoint New Commander Torrence
Grand Army of the Republic announces the appointment of Eli Torrence as commander. The list names division commissioners recommended by General Lord A Weatherbee with assignments across Connecticut New Haven Delaware Wilmington Indiana Brazil Maine Portland Maryland Alfred Stillings Boston Michigan J M Greenfield Flushing New Hampshire William S Learned Romney Depot New Jersey William J Buckley Paterson New York Joseph A Goulden New York City Ohio John F Hudson Millersburg Pennsylvania Frederick M Yeager Reading Newton Ferrell Washington Rhode Island Orlando Freeborn East Providence Vermont James E B Eldridge Randolph Virginia North Carolina C D Grew Portsmouth Va West Virginia Sidney F Shaw Parkersburg.
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Street Car Men to Strike in Philadelphia Injury and Wages
Regin Orr national treasurer of Amalgamated Association reports an imminent Philadelphia street railway strike over 20 cents an hour and a ten hour day. Orr expects to return soon to oversee affairs as Union Traction Company refuses negotiations and conditions are described as unbearable.
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Relief for Stranded Nome Miners Near Unalaska
November 30. United States government prepares to send relief to 115 Nome miners stranded at Unalaska. Captain Healy of the Revenue Cutter McCulloch has orders to proceed north with supplies, while Alaska and North American Companies hold provisions there. Healy says provisions exist and the stranded party is destitute but likely sustained until relief arrives.
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Funds to Fight Exclusion Chinese Six Companies Tax Action
Chinese Six Companies issue proclamation demanding every Chinese in the United States pay 1 to fund the fight against the Geary exclusion law. If unpaid within one month the amount doubles, two months brings another doubling, and a receipt is required to return to China or a 10 fine applies. Posted in Chinatown and to be distributed nationwide.
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Business man takes own life in Atlantic City hotel
W C Jutte aged 42 a Pittsburg business figure arrived with his father in law Robert Brokow at a hotel and later shot himself near the top of the head. He was brought to City Hospital with the bullet under the scalp to the right ear and is in critical condition. Reports say financial losses recently weighed on him.
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Lawyer Davis Faces Censors in Lancaster Case
An opinion by Judge Landis states Thomas J. Davis, once a county figure and lawyer, is accused of padding about $200 owed by a client. He allegedly kept the money after a judgment instead of transmitting it. The Lancaster County Bar Board of Censors was ordered to investigate the matter promptly and openly.
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Poison plot ends in life sentences for Quinby couple
In Ithaca Michigan on November 80 Mrs Elmer Quinby was found guilty of murdering her two children by poison and sentenced to life imprisonment. The husband planned to rid themselves of the children and also received a life term.
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Hanna Gives 5000 to Monument Fund
Senator Hanna contributed 5000 to the Cleveland committee of the National McKinney Memorial Association in a November event.
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Farmhand Killed Employer In Virginia Fatal Incident
PTHEVILLE Va November 30 John G Watts a prominent citizen of Tasewell reac
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Murderer quit priesthood for girl in New Jersey crime
Special to The Philadelphia Trumps reports Franklin Williams, who murdered John Evans, a cigar dealer in Trenton, fled to Bound Brook with Mrs Williams and faced cross examination. Williams left a seminary for love, abandoned Catholic faith to marry Miss Lottie Smith, daughter of Kennard Smith of Wilmington. Police fear for Mrs Williams, who sobs in jail describing bloodied visions of Kraus. A matron tends her as authorities seek to resolve the case.
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Robbery Plot Tlinked to Church Funds in Mexico City
In Mexico City about a year ago robbers targeted the home of elderly Vasquez and her widowed daughter Senora Campello, seizing a portion of cash and jewelry while a larger sum was hidden. Five men were convicted, but new evidence suggests a scheme to divert funds to a church. A family member allegedly planned the robbery and a male accomplice was promised a reward. The conspirator who organized the theft reportedly confessed, prompting renewed police inquiries and potential retrials for the imprisoned men. The woman alleged to organize the plot has been arrested and will be interrogated further.
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Life for a borrowed book ends in murder in Chicago
In Chicago a quarrel over a borrowed book led to the slaying of Robert Newitt by his lifelong friend George Johnson. Johnson, coatless and hatless, fled after firing and was arrested by police two blocks away. A photograph of Mrs. Johnson found on Newitt hints at jealousy as a possible motive. Both men, about 50, hailing from the same English town.
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Rumor of Hamilton and Cope Removal Dismissed
The report of Secretary John Hamilton of Centre County and Dairy and Food Commissioner Jesse K Cope facing dismissal is denied by Governor Stone who says he is not considering removing them. No changes are expected until the end of their terms as several state figures had called for Hamiltons ouster while Cope shows independent tendencies.
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State's Pan American Affairs Closed
Harrisburg November 30 The Pennsylvania Commission to the Pan American Exposition closed its affairs and returned about $5,000 to the State Treasury from the $35,000 appropriated by the Legislature for the Pennsylvania exposition.
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Inspector to be Reappointed in Hazleton District
The examining board recommends incumbent William Davies for reappointment as mine rear-guard general in the Russ district. Davies scored 99 percent on the examination and will serve a five year term.
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New Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointed in Fourth Class
Washington dispatch reports the appointment today of several fourth-class postmasters in Pennsylvania. The nominees include Selps, Calvin Claussilie, J. L. Johnson, Valencia, and John Barr, with the selections announced by the post office department.
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Roanoke Anxiety Rises Over Coal Ship In Pacific Route
San Francisco reports renewed anxiety over the American ship Roanoke sailing from Norfolk with coal to the port. The vessel, out 171 days, triggers changes in reinsurances from 15 to 20 percent after news of a prior sighting in the South Pacific on September 25.
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Death at a Bazaar Triggers Panic in Phoenix Hall
CHICAGO November 30 A man Champlain Keeney of Silvert Mich died during a bazaar at Phoenix Hall. His death caused panic among attendees and forced the bazaar to close for the evening.
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Elevens Evenly Matched in Cabinet and High Officials Contest
Members of the President's cabinet and top federal officials are reported as evenly matched in a contest for influence and policy direction. The ranking details and potential shakeups remain unsettled as the race tightens across key agencies.
Fought with martial ardor at Franklin Field Army tops Navy 11 to 5
Army and Navy clashed before 28000 spectators at Franklin Field earning a 11 to 5 victory for West Point. President Roosevelt attended alongside Cabinet officials as crowds packed streets and stands with flags and color banners creating a festive battlefield atmosphere.
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Accompanying this issue of The Sun day Times
The Sun day Times includes an illustrated magazine issue sold with this edition. The extra publication promises visual features and articles. Readers are invited to explore images, portraits, and descriptive captions within the magazine segment.
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