Democrats Nominate Richardson For Speaker In House Caucus
Washington November 20 democrats in the house caucus nominated Hon James D Richardson of Tennessee for speaker. All former democratic nominees for offices were renominated. Resolutions outlining democratic policy were discussed and referred to a special committee with strong sentiment against action at this time.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Renominated for Speaker Debate Over the Rules
Republican members held a caucus at 2 pm with Chairman Cannon presiding. Hon David Henderson of Iowa was unanimously renominated for speaker, and all old officers were nominated. Debate arose on adopting rules of the 56th congress with tweaks for 57th, leading to a long afternoon session. Congress to assemble Monday. McKinley’s memory observed delaying the president’s message.
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David B. Henderson
Iowa
McDowell
Tennessee
Henry Cannon
William Glenn
New York
Joseph McElroy
Ohio
Henderson
Kates
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Hepburn
Congress
McKinley
Mina Wetzel Inherits Fortunes From Uncle Estate
Miss Jennie Wetzel, a hosiery factory worker at Cooper Wells Co., reportedly learns she and her brother stand to inherit half of an $80,000 estate from a Milwaukee uncle after a letter from a brother. She resigns from her church street job following the notice.
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Mick
Mina
Jennie Wetzel
Church Street
Cooper, Wells & Co
Miss Wetzel
Milwaukee
Akron Citizen Files Bankruptcy Amid New York Aqueduct Ties
T. Page of Akron files for bankruptcy with debts totaling 601000 and minimal assets. The liabilities stem largely from contracts tied to New York aqueduct projects, presenting a troubled financial exposure for a prominent local figure.
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T. Page
Akron
New York Aqueduct
Isthmian Canal Report Ready for the President
Secretary Hay will forward the Isthmian Canal Commission report to the White House after Admiral Walker presented the findings to Secre tary this afternoon. The move follows the commission’s delivery to the secretary.
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Wealthy Iowa farmer Henry Louck dies by hanging
Estherville Iowa November 30 Henry Louck a wealthy bachelor farmer was found dead at Grover by hanging The cause for the act is unknown but his wealth and status are noted in the report
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Estherville
Henry Louck
Grover Today
Princess Asturias Gives Birth to a Son in Madrid
Princess Asturias, sister of the king and wife of Charles of Bourbon, today gave birth to a son in Madrid. The princess was married on February 14 of last year.
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Wood to discuss Cuba duties with Roosevelt over troops
Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood arrived in Washington and dined with President Roosevelt to map U S troop disposition after Cuba’s May government inauguration. Not all forces will leave. bases and coaling stations may be retained per the Platt amendment. Wood may head the adjutant general’s office if changes are made.
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United States
Wood
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Adjutant General
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Corbin
Jones Gets a Wad at Pension Gain in Michigan
Arthur Jones known as the veteran berry picker arrived in St. Joseph Michigan to collect his long awaited pension. He showed a bank book with a 14 000 check and noted his service in the Indiana regiment during the civil war. With Senator Fairbanks help he received a pension of 52 per month and back pay totaling 214 000, and bought the Holladay farm where he picked berries for years.
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Mich
Arthur Jones
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Indiana
United States
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Prosecution Near End Of Bonine Murder Trial
In Washington on the eve of adjournment of the criminal court Mrs. Lola nda Bonine faces a closing phase as the government plans to rest after one or two more witnesses. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook testified and Detective Horne recounted Mrs Bonine’s confession. Her police chief statement, read earlier, denied knowledge of the tragedy.
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Notable Deaths and Disasters From Early 1900s Reports
Francisco Pi y Margill dies at 81 as political leader. Multiple fatal incidents including Toe Lane killing Lee Smith near Middlesboro. European expenditures in China rise to 20.5 million marks for 1902. McDade fatally injured leaping from hotel fire escape in Troy. Buford overdue with Philippine-bound troops. Edna Darch case in Paris. Clear River woolen mill fire at Bridgeton. boiler explosion near Findlay kills Al Halter and Earl O’Neill. Jim Duke kills half uncle near Rodever, Ky. Pacilli dies at 108 in Rome. John Dykstra killed from fall at Marshall Field. Johny Kraus shot in Trenton over debt. Raleigh Agricultural College destroyed by fire. William Hemmings, 9, shoots brother in Nebraska.
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Trenton
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Agricultural College
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N.C
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Williamsburg
Neb
Sioux City mother burns infant in oven tragedy
Mrs. J. Fred Myers of five miles from Correctionville allegedly wrapped her five months old baby in a blanket and placed it in the kitchen stove oven to keep warm before going outside to gather fuel. Upon return the baby was found burned to a crisp.
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Iowa
J. Fred Myers
Correctionville
GAVE ALL FOR LOVE Bloomington Lif Nov 30
Mrs Dr Herman Schreeder dies in Bloomington after six months illness. Born in Althedensleber Prussia she was of royal German blood. Her father served on Blucher staff and later Casaci commander Prince Baron von Buchan. She married Dr Schroeder despite parental banishment from court. The couple fled to the United States to escape royal authorities.
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Worry in Bay City and a maritime train wreck tale
Bay City residents notice two strangers who linger at real estate offices over vast land holdings and speculate they may be tax commission agents seeking inside values. Separately, a train wreck near a head coach causes injuries as officials scramble to count passengers and determine fatalities with scattered, uncertain records.
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Peace Now Reigns After Colombian Government Surrender
Colon news reports the Liberal forces surrendering to Colombian authorities after talks aboard the USS Marietta and allied ships. General Alban and Senor de la Rosa supervise the handover guaranteeing life and liberty, amid visible civilian support for Liberals. A schooner capsizing near Glen Haven with the Caledonia’s crew rescued, the vessel carrying Christmas trees from Ixenosha.
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Water taps refused over non union carpenters in Alexandria
In Alexandria Indiana on November 20, the city water plant denied taps to a new North Harrison street house built by non union carpenters. City plumbers halted work amid a dispute over deposit rules and union status, sparking speculation on the outcome and city action.
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Future of Ireland debate hits home rule limits in Glasgow
A Glasgow speech by Edward Grey MP argued the Irish question is unanswerable by repeating the 1892 home rule experiment. He warned Liberal governments relying on Irish votes cannot meet Irish demands, reflecting tensions across the British political scene during the South African War aftermath.
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Grand Stand Filled as West Point and Annapolis Clash
At Franklin Field Philadelphia a near sellout crowd watched West Point and Annapolis in a annual football test. Requests for 15,000 tickets were refused as President Roosevelt and cabinet plus military leaders gathered. The Navy won the toss, kicked off, and the first half ended tied as conditions stayed favorable.
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Great Stock Show Opens in Chicago Largest Livestock Exhibition
The International Livestock Exhibition, the world’s largest by exhibit count and area, formally opened at noon in Chicago. The rush to view exhibits begins Monday as the displays are set and many out of town visitors are expected.
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International Livestock E Tion
Change in the Affairs of the Union Mission
After December first the Union Mission will see Supt. G H Germann shift to a part time, unpaid role in the harness department at Rock Islander and handle most business by correspondence. Matthias McClanahan will supervise the rag factory work, with a matron soon to be named.
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