Congress Meets in Washington With Broad Agenda
The opening of Congress promises a brief first week focused on organization and the president's message. Senate routines include new oath takers, committee hearings, and early bills while major topics loom: foreign relations, Latin American debt, statehood, subsidies, immigration, land reform, and pure food laws. House leadership remains with John Sharp Williams as minority leader amid tariff questions.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
Congress
Pratt
Connecticut
Lkely
Feur
Cain
Philippines
Hearigis
Dryden
John Sharp Williams
House
Indictments aimed at city contract fraud in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports indictments against A L English former Director of Public Safety Philip H Johnson a former city architect James D Finley a former city employee and John W Henderson and H Eaton of a contracting firm on four charges of conspiring to defraud the city over the construction of a smallpox hospital. In Washington the Meriwether court martial findings are with the judge advocate general awaiting transfer to Secretary Bonaparte. A protest urges Roosevelt against free seed distribution by Congress members. An egg record is claimed near Meneesport and an eighteen man explosion kills workers at Diamondville.
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Philadelphia
Director of Public Safety
A. L. English
Philip H. Johnson
James D. Finley
John W. Henderson
H. Eaton
Meriwether
Washington
Meriwether, Jr
Samuel W. B. Diehl
Navy
Dieht
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Corgress
Col Sample Dead a prominent G A R veteran dies
Col sample a former state printer and veteran of long standing in Alabama. Born in tuscaloosa he served in Knights of Pythias since 1881 and held top offices in the order including supreme chancellor. He died at his al togheny home after an eleven month illness from cancer.
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Pitsburg
Des
Thomas
Sample
al- Togheny
Tuscaloosa
Ig. Berke
Lionel Sample
Knights of Pyttias
Supreme Lodge of the Onder
Jikob
Thanksgiving Sermon at Methodist Protestant Church
Rev. R. C. Burch delivered a Thanksgiving sermon by request at the Methodist Protestant church in honor of an anniversary of the Order. He spoke from Psalm 31:12 praising Providence, unity, and progress, recalling Columbus and early settlers, urging peace, virtue, and national renewal, and noting peace with Britain and the Civil War era. He praised industry, trade, and the nation’s growth, urged civic righteousness, Sabbath observance, temperance, and strong homes, ending with local business notices.
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RC. Burch
Wy Raequest
Methodist Protestant Church
Sr Linerey
Stina ‘Organization
Beinig ‘Prenent
Ste
Burch
Steve
Arlen
Columban
Fod
Boston
Hngland
Goa
Spain
Dovicen
Tabor
Latus
Odessa's Appeal to Save Its Jewish Population
Dispatch reports imminent massacre of Jews in Odessa Galician authorities plan to use army to crush Jewish community Proclamation urges soldiers to exterminate Jews Army denies involvement Governor General Kaulbarg indifferent Odessa cut off from telegraphy nations urged to intervene to protect Jews from despotic local government and soldiery
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Podwolocayska
Galicia
Dee
Odessa
Russia
War Department
Kaulbarg
St. Petersburg
Obituary notes and deaths amid Telegraphers Strike unrest
St Petersburg obituary item reports the death of Joan Flynn in a Port city during a telegraph strike era isolation. Details include residence on Wyoming Avenue, survivors May, Michael, and John, and services at St Johns church with interment in St Johns cemetery. Separate notice announces the death of John Flynn of Jermyn, 61, a former Wyoming M E minister now in drug business, burial and funeral plans. Kennedy laxative ad ends the passage.
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St. Petersburg
Joan Flynn
West Pittston
Flynn
Wyoming Avenue
Germain
Mast Road
New York
May
Michael
John
St. John's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
John Flynn
Tearskoe-Selo palace guard for American embassy officials
Washington reports Berlin dispatches say passers through Berlin bound for the American embassy may be safeguarded by trusted household attendants long engaged by Ambassador Meyer. State Department officials note no formal request for a guard but suggest added attendants could improve staff security. A Warsaw dispatch from London also cites a Moscow blaze as a major incendiary fire.
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Washington
Berlin
State Department
Meyer
Russia
St. Petersburg
Gilboy Resigns as Duryea Borough Collector
Gilboy resigns from the Duryea borough tax collector post, delivering the resignation to Judge Ferris. Petitions from two candidates were filed with the court, with an immediate decision anticipated. Attorney Casterline pressed to declare the office vacant while proposing Thomas Wynne as successor, and Robert W. Bown was also nominated as another option. Judge Ferris received the filings and papers.
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Squire James Fy Gilbay
Alex
Duryea
Ferris
Mornin
W. H. Gillespie
Gilboy
W. 8. Casterline
Casterline
Thomas Wynne
Gillespie
Algo & Metium
Robert W. Bown
Russian Mutiny Ties Up Baltic Provinces and Czarist Court
Reports say Baltic troops at Reval and surrounding areas refuse to fire on protesters as fear and panic grow. In Petrograd there is cabinet turmoil over minister Durnovo’s dismissal while Witte resists telegraphers’ demands. News from Taarskoe-Selo cites officers from the guard and imperial yacht squadron mutinous, sparking concern for the czarist regime.
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Baltic
Reval
Tis
Berlin
Taarskoe-Selo
Imperial Guard
Romano
Plymouth Accident at New High School Scaffold Collapse
Two Plymouth carpenters fell thirty feet from a scaffold at the new Plymouth high school project. George Gustendoraer sustained multiple rib and nose fractures while Stanley Koskey, also of Plymouth, suffered serious bruises and other injuries.
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Plymouth
George Gustendoraer
Stanley Koskey
Phmouth
Racap
Jed
Arnica Salve Praised By Masonville Reader
A reader from Masonville Virginia extols Jackson's Arnica Salve as the best cure for blind feeding itching and protruding piles. The note claims effectiveness for cuts burns and injuries and mentions a Mayo's pharmacy.
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Harry Colson
Masonville
Jackson
at_ Mayo
D. Stroh
West Pittston
Drag
Insurance Plans Stir New York Legislation Debate
New York reports outline proposed insurance reforms from the Armstrong committee. Key points include capping single-company writings, revealing policyholder accounts, and distributing surplus at five-year intervals. Investments limited to savings-bank securities. syndicates barred. expenses redefined. political contributions restricted. The investigation moves forward with hearings expected this week, including scrutiny of Mutual Reserve Life and statements from industry figures.
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New York
Armstrong
Hughes
Chinnge
Wall Street
Pice Heen
Uap
Flo
Mutual Reserve Life 1 Intakce Company
Arwintron Jeginlative Insurance
Thomas Ryan
Te ByQth
Witnnessen
Jacob TL. Schiff
Kuhn
Loeb de Os
Araian
Hia
Itu
Cornelius Bliss
BALFOUR MAY RESIGN EXPECTED IN LONDON
London December 4. The change in ministries was freely predicted as Premier Balfour, facing a new political complexion, would offer resignation to King Edward. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal leader, expected to be invited to form a cabinet if the king accepted. Events followed with no official confirmation.
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London
Galfour
King
Henrry Campbell-Bannerman
Thie House
Ing Edward
Norfolk
Fie
Tilingston
Wuckingham Castle
Costly Railway Wreck at Black Creek Involving Coal Trains
A coal train collided with the end of another coal train at Black Creek on a Saturday evening. Twelve steel cars were smashed and one locomotive badly damaged, causing extensive damage and disruption to service.
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Black Creek
Lehigh Valley wreck and stock market notes from Hazleton
A Lehigh Valley coal train collision at Black Creek caused major damage and a long cleanup while financial pages show stock movements including Am Car & F and Am Sugar with varied fortunes. Reports mention engineer Oll Metzler and conductor A. E. Weiss, plus Curzon returning to London.
A Burning Wreck On The Reading Line
A serious accident disrupted service on the Reading line as a burning wreck halted trains and prompted emergency response. Authorities investigated the scene while passengers faced delays and diversions. Local officials urged caution and watchers to avoid the area.
Wreck on Reading railroad near Annville injures crew
A rear end collision on the Lebanon valley division wrecked 25 cars of merchandise and fuel and a large freight engine at Annville. The blaze lasted all night from live coals in the engine. The engineer of the east bound freight failed to heed a danger signal. two caboose brakemen escaped with minor injuries. The second train engineer fell 40 feet but survived, while fireman Albert Schulta of Reading suffered a broken leg.
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Lebanon Valley
Reading Railroad
Annville
Albert Schulta
Reading
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Meneesport
Bey
W. Z. Kingan
Greenock
Salt Lake City
Tamne No.1
Diamondville
Col. Sample
Daughters of Liberty
M. P. Church
Ronan
William Netherton
Jermyn
England
Wyoming
M. E
Forty Fort
Jenyn
Kennedy
T. J. Yates
Tearskoe-Selo Palace
Moscow
Warsaw
Mim Win de
Boris
Fett
Willams 4 Co
Higgins
Depew
Albany
N. Y
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Italy
Homie
America
New York City
McCurdy
Morristown
N. J
B. Wood
Richard A. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Morris P
Woodstock
William Allard
Bridgewater Village
Thomas McCormick
McCormick
Allard
Garfield
Standard Ol Company
Aaxue Creek
Mich
Jerry Sanford
Nichols Hospitel
Cas. Anda
Clinton Baward Dawkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Alchie
Balfour
Lehigh Valley
Financial and Commercial
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co
New York Stock Markets
Turnian
Hazleton Standard
Jordan & Co
Miners Bank
Hazle High
Am Sugar
Oll
Am Car & F
Metzler
A. E
Ak Weiss
Amal Copper
Atchison Com
St Paul
Hinkles
1St Central
Can Pacific
Blewitt
St Ry
Mex Central
Central
Smelase
Mort & West
West
Penneylvania
Rock Island
Pacific
S. Rwy
U.S Steel
Gord Curzon
Lord Curzon
India
Lady Curzon
Garrison's
Skate Notlow
Harry W. Yaseen
N. Main
Sacks & Brown
Main
Harry W. Yasern
Jewel
Pittston
Krise's
Main Street
Andrews
Gibson Head
Dr. King
Mayo
Geo. D. Stroh
Armory Loan Office
Tme
Meath
Karat Dlamona
Birgain
Real E‘ata
Thompson
Jana
Clara Mannie
Chicago
Sharp's
Hallock’s Meat
South Main St
Lewis the Jeweler
DeWitt
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