Democrats Propose Impeachment and New Rules Fight
The third day in the House featured a heated clash between Speaker Reed and the Democrats. Plans floated include impeachment of Reed, breaking the visible quorum, or taking the case to the Supreme Court. Jackson defies the Speaker while Congress debates procedures amid disorder and political tension in Washington.
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Dalzell
Alr. Reed
Jackson
Supreme Court
Dove
Reed Defies Filibuster in Turbulent House Session
The House erupted as Speaker Reed blocked adjournment bids by Mr Bynum and upheld a ruling on the journal. Democrats shouted tyranny while Reed recorded names present but not voting, tallying yeas and nays to conclude the journal approval amid a chaotic roar.
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McKinley
Tose
Reed
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Democrate
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Bland
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Arkansas
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O'Ferrall
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Price
Bayer
Stewart
Georgia
Stone
Kentucky
Tillman
Turner
Ate
Tenga
Mesers
Barnes
Brnum
House rebukes epithets in address to Bynum and Springer
Tr Sreaxur tells Mr. Bynum and Mr. Springer that the House will not be deceived by epithets. The exchange signals partisan tension as lawmakers push for clear conduct and accountability.
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Bynum
Bynum Attacks the Speaker in Rowdy House Session
Bynum opened a fierce attack on Speaker Reed prompting loud cheers from the gallery and opposition on the floor. The exchange halted after several minutes as Dalzell took the floor to present the election case, Crisp requesting more time due to a sore throat.
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Mr. Bynum
Reed
Speaker Reed
Mr. Dalzell
Crisp
Dalsell
Dalzell
Ligutryen
Bynum Defies Speaker in House Over Rules Clash
In Washington on January 31 the House session centers on a clash over reading the journal. Representative Bynum of Indiana denounces parliamentary rulings as unjust while venting criticism of Republican leadership. The exchange includes taunts, protests, and calls of outrage as the minority asserts its rights amid partisan conduct.
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STAPF
Reed
Law's Toils: Claassen Surrenders in Bank Wreck Case
Peter J. Claassen, head of a bank wrecking syndicate, surrendered to U S Marshals after an expose in The Dispatch. He was allowed to stay at a New York hotel for the night. Bail failures and mounting inquiries surround the Sixth National Bank collapse and related figures including George Pell and Charles Leland as investigations proceed.
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New York
Sixth National Bank
United States
Jacobus
Astor House
George Hamilton Pell
Second National Bank
Ludlow Street
James A. Simmons
Simmons
President Wallack
Lenox Hill Bank
Marshal Jacobus
Charles H. Leland
Sixth National
Smong Bank
Leland
Clearing House
Metropolitan Bank
Indirest
Leland Defends Stock Sale Amid Bank Turmoil
Leland asserts he believed stock worth 650 dollars as three to four years earnings averaged 36 percent. He denies accusations of wrongdoing, says funds paid were via certified checks, and planning to meet legal and moral obligations while conspirators face arrest. Tap pan, Gallatin Bank president, pledges depositor protection.
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Manhattan Bank
Leland
W. W. Ogden
Chase National Bank
Dispa
Ron
Soemericanational
Ing
Arenes
Tap ‘Pan
The
Gallatin Bank
Claassen Denies Involvement In Bank Purchase
Peter J. Claassen, identified as President of the Sixth National Bank, announces he was not part of the syndicate that bought controlling stock. He claims he did not misuse bank funds, and explains a complex sequence involving proposed bond sales and resignations of directors. He states General James Jourdan and Henry Cutter did not join as directors and asserts he is not director or vice president of related banks.
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Claassen
Kiaasson
Lenox Hill Bank
Equitable Bank
Equitable
Sixth National Bank
Hepburn
James Jourdan
Henry ©. Cutter
Simmon
Gena Jourdan
Lola
Ll A
Onnion Trust Company
Ser Pad Fhivad
Aterwatas
Lelan
Seriatim
Cal
Leland
Wallack & Co
Clearing House Committee
Pell, Wallack & Co
5Range Bank
Ooram I
Lenox Hills
Pj, Olaassen
Commissioner Halliday to Address National Board of Trade
Washington January 31 The annual meeting of the National Board of Trade will be held at Willard's Hotel on February 4. The Erie board urged Hon. S. W. Halliday Commissioner of Customs to represent it at the meeting and he has accepted.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
Willard’s Hotel
Erie Board
W. Halliday
W. Halliday, Commissioner of Customs
Chicago Bookkeeper Dies on the Lake Front
Walter Doehme, a 35 year old bookkeeper described as well dressed and steady, was found dead this morning on the lake front in Chicago. A Colt revolver lay beside him and a bullet wound in the head confirmed self inflicted death. the firm he worked for reported accounts in order and no known bad habits.
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Walter Doehme
Lake Front
Doehme
Building beauty lines and measurements from 21 models
Shirley Dare presents the lines and measurements of 21 Modemenrosan and related persons for tomorrow's 20 page Dispatch.
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Shirley Dare
Archbishop Ryan Denies Rumors of Funds for Colored Mission
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia defended the mission for colored youth at Ninth and Pine, denying reports of lavish donations. He praised Sister Katharine Drexel, saying she will help found missions for Indians and colored people across the United States, while highlighting ongoing support from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Drs- Patch
Drexel
Sister Katherine
Katherine
Baltimore
Convent of Mercy
Fitsburg
Miss Drexel
United States
Katharine
Pittsburg
Robbed of Her Golden Locks by Hair Thief Band
A January 31 incident in Busuinetos Is where Mrs Schumann, a handsome young woman, was attacked from behind by a stranger who used a knife to cut off her hair and place the tress in a bag. She could not resist or scream, and no trace of the suspect remains. authorities suspect a traveling hair theft gang.
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Busuinetos
Schumann
Suilact
Duel Threat Looms Over St Louis Society Circles
In St Louis on January 31 two young men Bernice Edmunds and Louis C Hough faced a potential duel over claims one wooed another’s fiancée. A planned meeting at Normandy Heights was called off as their fathers intervened to prevent violence.
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Ciety
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Louis C. Hough
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Henry Edmunds
Mechanics Bank
Louis Hough
Warwick Hough
State Supreme Court
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Hough
Edmunds
Vandeventer Place
West End
Honerday Hough
Edmunds Ag
Mands
Normandy Heights
Suicide at Columbus barracks shocks post, suspect identity
Private Thomas Mulrooney shot himself at Columbus barracks this morning. He is believed to be an alias, possibly Hanna, son of a Chicago dry goods merchant, 31, formerly a clerk in headquarters, with a cryptic note and a link to Edward J. Drexel. The case suggests a troubled past and uncertain fate.
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Columbus, O
Thomas Mulrooney
Chicago Drygoods
Mulrooney
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Pittsburg Coal Shippers Meet in New York for Lower Freight Rates
W P De Armitt A A Andrews A Dempster D M Anderson N E Sanford J M Hall J C Dysart and F L Robbins of Pittsburg visit Brunswick to confer with railroad leaders at the Clarendon on setting a lower transport price for coal westbound next year. They warn natural gas may soon fade, boosting coal demand and prices.
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W. P. de Armitt
A. A. Andrews
A. Dempster
D. M. Anderson
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J. M. Hall
J. C. Dysart
F. L. Robbins
Pittsburg
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Clarendon
de Armitt
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Sava
Andrews
Mrs Coppinger Lying Bedside of Death at Blaine Home
From Hineros January 31. Mrs Coppinger wife of Lt Coppinger and eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine lies near death with influenza at her father’s residence in the old Seward house. The illness follows a string of Blaine family deaths in recent weeks including a sister a brother and Walker Blaine. Doctors report uncertain prospects as they await further developments.
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Locked in the jailor who was working on his gallows
Greensboro North Carolina January 31 Lige Moore colored prisoner formerly sentenced to hang next Friday for the murder of Laura Hiatt escaped from jail today. He seized an iron bar, opened his cell and then bound the jailor who was on the gallows on the third floor. The alarm sounded but Moore had already escaped.
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N. C
Lige Moore
Laura Hiatt
Moore
Post office race in Corry Erie county heats up
January 31 report from Erie notes candidate Frank H Button filed a large six foot document at Corry postoffice covered with a double row of signatures supporting his bid. Endorsement comes from Representative Culvertson and success seems likely as the incumbent may be displaced.
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Frank H. Button
Corry
Erie County
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Culvertson
Sven
Debate on Westminster Confession Revision in New York Presbytery
The Westminster Confession revision debate closed with Rev. Dr. John Hall opposing changes and Rev. Rossiter and other revision supporters arguing the committee’s report. Speakers warned against removing doctrinal elements, while calls were made to retain the confession’s core faith. Voting on the proposal to adopt the report begins Monday.
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Dmpatch
Rossitur
J. H. Hoadley
Zion
A Gigantic Scheme For Transit Across The States
Toronto reports Henry E. Wicksteed of Brantford Ontario proposes a vast Dominion Government funding to build a unified network to move grain and goods by ocean steamers and railways. The plan aims to cut freight costs and speed, moving grain from Montreal to Chicago Milwaukee Duluth and Port Arthur. He argues rail and sea speeds justify lower rates, while noting political risks and fears of potential conflicts over transportation routes.
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Ont
Henry E. Wicksteed
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Ago
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Port Arthur
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Ex-police man in luck links California heirs
About 18 months ago lawyer H D McBarney advertised for relatives of Agnwtine Westerfield who died leaving over 40 000. He found C Westerfield of Passaic once a city policeman and five half sisters living in different states. A Grass Valley widow claimed estate as sister in law but California courts found the ex policeman and his five half sisters the true heirs and the decision was appealed. Tomorrow's Disration features a illustrated chart about a similar life story.
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Titer Dispatch
New Yeak
H. D. McBarney
Grass Val- Cal
Agwittine Westerfield
Ast
Sheen
McBurney
Westerfield
Pasaaic
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