Congress Opens Fifty Seventh Session Amid Death Notice
The Fifty seventh Congress opens with the Senate in order and members sworn in after recess. Representative Thisbett dies. General Alger of Michigan is introduced for the unexpired McMillan term. The House passes floor arrangements and Senate committees set plans to report the territories bill by December 3 with continued unfinished business.
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Henderson
Moon
Thisbett
Washington
Damiers
Presidins
House OF
Mepekentativia
Senate
Committee On Territories
Federal court ruling on injunction over army post sewer issue
Dec 1 judge McPherson in federal court weighed an injunction obtained by the state board restraining Maj Turner in charge of construction of the army post at this place from barring a sewer across certain private lands. He wrote that army officers acting under orders of superiors must be considered by the courts.
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McPher
State Board
Maj
Turner
Lanis
Political committee split on admission proposal in Houston
Report from Houston notes a strike committee with Republican members divided over a bid to admit only Oklahoma. Quay is opposed while others may support the bi po plan. Prevailing view predicts a split vote with Quay standing apart.
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Geeiian Wi Be
Quay
Repubican
Oklahoma
Senator Quay
House of Against the Trust Deluge in Legislature
The House convened at Speaker Hendersons call to debate the trust question in all its forms. Leaders expect this to be the key issue of the short session beyond routine appropriations. Republicans are split on enforcement and funding, some favoring a $500000 anti trust prosecutions appropriation, others wary of immediate action.
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Henderson
Willsind
Beth Houkes
International Live Stock Exposition Judging Opens
Chicago reports judging of animals at the International Five Stock Exposition began today before a large crowd. A banquet will be tendered this afternoon to Rotary of Argentina Wilson.
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Chicago
Rotary of Agrientineo Wilson
Cancha Relieved as Colombia Minister in Canal Talks
Washington December 1 Senor Cancha is relieved as minister for Colombia. Ferran the present secretary of the legation has been clothed by the Colombian government with full authority to prosecute negotiations relating to the canal.
Vitixburg Formed Under Sharon Breeley Merger
Vitixburg, created by the merger of Sharon and Breeley entities, merges under Viton Steel ownership, with the new operation authorized to start today and a capital base of 40 million dollars.
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Sharon
Breeley
Viton Steel Company
Explosion at Swift & Co plant kills thirteen in Chicago
A boiler blast at the Swift & Co plant in Chicago injures and kills many. Thirteen dead include Moses Herryman and J. McArdie among a list of victims. The explosion razes the building, shattering adjoining structures as flames erupt and workers are hurled from their posts. Investigators cite employee carelessness as the likely cause, with several wounded hospitalized and others treated on site.
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Swift & Co
Toway
Chicago
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Beller
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Ihows
Arnold
Tames
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Ms Paines
John Vency
Alert M. Mushnell
Cabat
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Injunction Halts City Payments in Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee officials including City Comptroller Peter Pawluski and City Treasurer W L Gael were served with an injunction barring them from countersigning or cashing orders for wages to O L Murphy a clerk in the city clerk office. The injunction followed a finding by the city service board that Murphy was appointed in violation of city rules. The city clerk and comptroller were summoned to appear before Judge Lynde Tarrant in circuit court where the request to make the injunction permanent will be considered.
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Wisver
Junction
Peter Pawluski
W. EL. Gael
O. LD. Murphy
Otter
Murphy
City Service Board
Lydney Tarrant
Mysterious Assault and Fatal Murder Trial Reported
A man was found unconscious near Edgemont with a fractured skull after a club assault, believed to be revenge. In Hillsboro, Fred Brockman was convicted of murder and sentenced to thirty years at Chester penitentiary for killing his wife.
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Helleville
Dee
Max Braun
East
Brockman
Hillsboro
Fred Brockman
Gaktrude Clifford
Chester
Morgan Succeeds in Beef Merger
New York reports Morgan succeeds in a beef merger with Pierpont Slorgan aided by Baring Brothers of London to underwrite about 100 million in bonds. Packers consent arrived today as London firms Bari Brothers and Thiring consult with Armour and Swirt in Chicago.
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J. Pierpont Slorgan
Baring Brothers
London
Kulm, Lyl & Co
Bown
Armen
Morgan
Europe
Burin
Bari
Brothers
Thiring
Got & Co
Chicago
J. Oden Armour
Gustavius
Swirt
Michigan Central Railway Likely Won’t Sue State
Lansing December 4 A state official says it is likely the Michigan Central Railway will not sue the state for damages over the repeal of its charter. A suit could not be begun under the act repealing the charter within about 11 weeks and officials doubt any sum could be recovered due to Michigan Central's rising earnings per mile.
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Mie
Te Michigan Central Railway Company
Conldon
Aud Railroad
Anthitus
Brough
Michigan
Sale of Railroad Reported in Early 1900s Trade Conflict
A reported railroad sale involving Pere Marquette and Michigan Central sparks concerns over control of Central Michigan routes and rivalry. Officials deny the sale while observers link the move to blocking Canadian competition and securing Detroit and Buffalo traffic. The deal would affect rival lines and strategic access to key corridors shaping regional rail dominance.
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Buffalo
Governor Yates Convalesces Amidstead Illness Report
A state governor, Yates, is convalescing with improved condition after fever near undetermined levels. Physician notes steady improvement and only trace fever remains. discharge plans and ongoing treatment to continue.
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Waites
Ta. C. Tasloc
Reverend Parker’s Dramatic First Sermon Crosses City Temple Fame
The city’s influential preacher Rev. Joseph Parker rose to prominence after delivering a dramatic early sermon from a cross beam. Born in 1830 in Northumberland, he preached radical views on salvation and predestination, built City Temple London with public support, and became a key religious figure drawing large congregations and donations.
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Joseph Parker
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Parker
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Lin
Northumberland
Tal
London
Wille de. Parker
Togden
Ninsele Qd
London preacher Parker scandal and sermon printing row
The article chronicles Dr. Parker of Meersfield Tabernacle and later Poultry Chapel in Cheap side London. It notes his high profile pulpit oratory, frequent criticism, forthright messages including damning Turkey, and his stance that newspapers have right to print sermons, which drew controversy and a London Sun offer.
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Deere
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Parker
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London Sun
Two Amateurs Attempt Train Robbery Near Independence
In Missouri near Independence two unmasked men tried to rob an eastbound train. They confronted brakeman James Patton with rifles, striking one robber with a lantern and wounding Patton before fleeing as crew nearby raised the alarm. Patton provided a detailed description to police.
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Sansas City
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Alton
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Here
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Heirs to French Wealth Shock at Hot Springs
A Hot Springs clerk, W. J. Decorse, falls ill amid a fortune in France. He discovers he is the eldest of three brothers. one brother is in Memphis and another with Marshail gld Co in Chicago. His father died in a St. Louis hospital when he was seven. The estate, valued around 425.40 louis fahout, is to be made available to heirs.
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France
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Marshail Gld & Co
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le Hospital Resistor
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Dillon Medical Update Confusing Signals From Mercy Hospital
Friends of the Irish leader Mr Dillon hear a telegraphic notice that Mrs Dillon was summoned from London to Chicago for unknown reasons. Doctors report his condition improving though his stamina remains tenuous and his removal from the hospital expected within a day or two.
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Mercy Hospital
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Iowas village hit by money theft and-a double fatal shooting
In a small Iowa village Dr Parker Co counters missing cash with a shooting that killed Georgia Clark at 1 North Green Street. The assailant, Pull, turned the weapon on himself but survived with a scalp wound. He fled to a saloon boasting of the crime before arrest. Also reported, former Missouri House speaker Kelly Must Go backed in Philadelphia as a fugitive case proceeds.
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Central Police
Dewey Goes to Sea Again on Mayflower Voyage
A garbled OCR item describes Admiral Dewey sailing again in Philippine waters aboard the president’s yacht Mayflower accompanied by his staff to assume direct command of a barge. The passage mentions White House figures and naval movements but is unclear.
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Constitutional Changes in Colorado Apparently Approved
Fragmentary text suggests a constitutional change in Denver affecting city powers and county relations. The note mentions an amendment aimed at altering municipal authority and regional governance, with unclear details about implementation and regional scope.
MORO SULTAN INSISTS ON WAR
Manila December 1 The sultan of Bacolod denounces Americans as bosses who eat hogs and challenges Capt Pershing at Camp Vicars to fight It is unclear if Pershing will be ordered to move a column toward Bacolod Military men doubt the pugnacious note will lead to action Constabulary trooper Hendrix killed in Tengabo band attack near Sam Lash reports are sparse and unclear
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Korean Cabinet Resigns Amid Imperial Crisis
Fragmented dispatch: Korea faces cabinet collapse amid rumors of imperial pressure. Venezuela mentions Castro and Herlin Dee, while Britain and Germany edge toward a joint ultimatum. In a separate notice, two hunters near Portage Lake in Stockbridge, Michigan, were capsized. both boys were rescued after their boat overturned.
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Mien
Dec
Jo Sawyer, Jr
Ann Arbor
Myron Rose
Portage Lake
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