Congress Reopens 62nd Session Amid Broad Agenda
Congress reassembled for the first regular session of the 62nd Congress with plans to tackle tariff trusts currency and arbitration amid expectations of a long session. The Senate opened briefly while the House met longer as lawmakers were sworn in including Hoke Smith and Obadiah Gardner and several representatives. Vice President Sherman and Speaker Dark presided. Sherman left for Utica after his mother in law’s death and Curtis was named acting president pro tempore until December.
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Congress
Senate
House
Sherman
Sneaker
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Obsdiah Gardner
Maine
Browning
New Jersey
Amey
Pennsylvania
Stephens
Nebraska
O'Daggart
Kansas
McKejlar
Tennessee
Utica
Ellen Babcock
Curtis
Galinger
The Ragtime Curse and Nervous System Fears
A German scientist, recently with the Imperial Academy of Medical Research in Berlin, argues ragtime unsettles nerves and damages brain cells. A Chicago editorial cites overstrained youth seeking immediate sensation, calling ragtime irritating rather than relaxing. The piece notes two escape paths: social reform or eventual public disdain for ragtime.
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Imperial Academy of Medical Research
Berlin
Chicago
Virginia urged to require birth and death reporting
Richmond December 6. The Health Commissioner argues Virginia must pass a law requiring the reporting of births and deaths to boost health work and returns on investments. He notes Virginia lacks vital statistics and that neither legal transcripts nor state death tallies are comprehensive outside cities. The annual report also covers epidemics, hookworm efforts, water and sewage inspections, and work by the Bureau of Inspections and the Catawba Sanatorium.
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Richmond
Virginia
Commonwealth
State
Heaalth Department
Oysters Sold At Whitescarver Pros Market
Oysters best and market price noted at Whitescarver Pros with measure details and date 11 9 11 1f.
Small Country Merchants Oppose Parcels Post Policy
John A Green of Cleveland secretary of the National Association of Retail Grocers told the Senate committee that opposition to a national parcels post is based on the belief it will crush small retailers. He cited English experience where few small merchants could endure competition from large city stores.
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Washington
John A Green
Cleveland
National Association of Retail Grocers
Green
England
Committee On
Senate
Sensible Talk to Salem People Urges Local Flour Choice
An editorial commends the Shank Milling Co. for its Salem based flour and labor impact. It urges residents to prefer home industry, noting the company provides local employment, tax revenue, and purchases Salem merchandise, and asks readers to consider these factors when buying flour.
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Salem
Shank Milling Co
Wedding at Fairview Becomes Maggie Lee Trout to Clarence Wertz
At the home of Mr and Mrs Geo B Trout in Fairview their daughter Maggie Lee wed Clarence Harvey Wertz of Copper Hill Ford County. Rev Jordan of Fairview M E Church South officiated. Relatives and friends attended and breakfast was served. The couple will reside in Copper Hill.
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Geo. B. Trout
Fairview
Maggie Lee
Clarence Harvey Wertz
Copper Hill
Ford County
Jordan
Fairvie. M. E. Church
South
Copper Hil
McNamara Brothers Admit Guilt in Times Building Dynamite Case
National attention centered on Los Angeles as James B. McNamara and his brother John J. McNamara confessed to dynamiting the Los Angeles Times Building on October 1, 1910 and Lewellen Iron Works on Christmas Day 1910. They face murder and related charges. prosecutors seek long sentences while defense claims the admissions stem from guilt and counsel. The case rocked organized labor circles with union leaders and the AFL denying frame ups and calling for punishment of the dynamiters.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James B. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iaw
Los Angeles Times
John J. McNamara
Lewellen Iron Works
McNamara Brothers
J. B. McNamara
Charles J. Haggerty
Counse
Fredericks
Clarence S. Darrow
McNamara
American Federation of Labor
McNamaras
Back Creek Notes Reflect Cold Weather and Local Moves
The column notes a spell of very cold weather and hopes for a brief stretch. It says Mrs. Tiddy Ferguson and her son Leonard returned from Indiana and Ohio, with a pleasant trip report. Misses Limiian and Susie Ferguson plan to winter in Roanoke, while Mr C B Webster closed his Roanoke grocery to start an electric plant on Back Creek. William Webster returns from Tipnolls and plans a wedding soon with Margie Ferguson. A son is born to Lorenza and his wife, and Miss Lacy Owens has returned home. Grace Owens and her brother visited Salem on Saturday.
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Tiddy Ferguson
Leonard
Indiana
Ohio
Limiian
Susie Ferguson
Roanoke
Webster
Back Creek
William Webster
Tilmnoils
Margie Ferguson
Lorenza Ferguson
McNamaras Sentenced In Dynamite Case In Los Angeles
James B McNamara received life imprisonment for murdering 21 at the Los Angeles Times Building. John J McNamara was sentenced to 15 years for the Llewellyn Ironworks explosion. They faced further federal subpoenas to reveal details of interstate dynamite use tied to labor warfare.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James Boyd McNamara
John J. McNamara
Cincinnati
Ohio
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Llewellyn
James B
Times
Carlier
Bordwer
McNamaras
United States
Southern Society Dinner Speakers Named for Dec 16
The New York Southern Society announced speakers and topics for its December 16 annual dinner. Champ Clark will discuss Healthy and Substantial Growth, Oscar W Underwood will speak on The protection of profits, Judson C Clements will cover The Moral Results of Modern Transportation Facilities, and William F McCombs will address Public Opinion. William G McAdoo will preside.
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New York
New York Southern Society
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Oscar W. Under Wood
House
Ways and Means
Judson C. Clements
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Wil
Wiliam F. McCombs
Society
Owyer
William G. McAdoo
Currency bill to be presented by National Monetary Commission
Washington December 5 The National Monetary Commission chaired by former Senator Aldrich in executive session decided to submit a report of its investigations and draft a bill to carry out the recommendations. The measures will largely follow the Aldrich currency plan and are expected to be completed within ten days.
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Washington
National Monetary Commission
Aldrich
Congress
Ways and Means
House
American Sugar Refining Company
House Committee On
Fitzgerald
New York
Oysters Sold Fresh From Beds Each Saturday by Rowman and Tyrer
A note promoting oysters says solid pack and fresh from the beds every Saturday with contact by Rowman and Tyrer. The text emphasizes weekly supply and quality.
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Rowman & Tyrer
Red Cross Christmas seals push across Virginia cities
Richmond reports a statewide drive as Red Cross Christmas seal agents sell to raise ten thousand dollars to combat consumption. Agents in most towns report strong demand and many have already exhausted their stock, telegraphing for more seals as the appeal expands. Fruits and vegetables advertised separately by Bowman & Tyree.
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Red Cross
Richmond
State Anti-tuberculosis Association
Congress Faces Liveliest Session Since Civil War
Washington notes emphasis on tariff and trusts as main legislative fights loom in the 62nd Congress. Democratic and Republican leaders foresee a busy agenda from monetary reform to direct senatorial elections, with 1912 politics increasingly shaping hearings and committee work.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Great Britain
France
Nicaragua
Honduras
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Champ Clark
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Taft
Bryan
Underwood
Clark
Tariff Board
Ways and Means Committee
Honor Roll Ft Lewis Grammar School Week Ending Nov 80 1911
Ft Lewis Grammar School honors list for week ending November 80, 1911 includes students across grades Second Grammar Grade Virg ie Sherrard Myrtie Nichols Elmer Partiow James Thomas First Grammar Grade A Nell Thomas Daisy Partiow Fletcher Leavell Tyree Nichols First Grammar Grade B May Sherrard Nora Hogan Fourth Primary Grade Sally Johnston Blanche Wimmer Dejia Saul Oscar Rettinger Third Primary Grade A Annie Phtegar Helen Callahan Rob in Garrett Frank Rettinger Third Grammar Grade B Ei een Partlow Second Primary Grade Jamie Artsow Margaret Johnston Bessie Martin Sidney Sherrard First Primary Grade Lucy Boothe Bessie Saut Nina Hill Reba Hate Hearst Danner Eva Criner Gladys May Gladys Dan ner Mary Lewis Campbell Principal Mary Elizabeth Stanger Assistant.
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Ft. Lewis Grammar School
Virgie Sherrard
Myrtie Nichols
Elmer Partiow
James Thomas
Robin Garrett
Frank Rettinger
Eieen Partlow
Jamie ‘Artsow
Margaret Johnston
Bessie Martin
Sidney Sherrard
Lucy Boothe
Bessie Saut
Nina Hill
Reba: Hate
Hearst Danner
Eva Criner
Gladys May
Gladys Danner
What Clark Really Did Say
Washington announces Speaker Clark denied claims he supported forcible annexation of Canada. He cited a mutual consent union as a possible option benefiting both nations, saying some quotes were distorted by newspapers for political gain. Canadians oppose any union. statement ends. Bowman and Tyree ad for fresh butter and eggs follows.
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Washington, D.C
Clark
Canada
Fremont
Nebraska
United States
Dispatch
Fire at College Avenue residence extinguished before blaze spread
A fire alarm from the residence of Mr. G. L. Sherertz on College Avenue summoned the fire department shortly before 3 PM. Firefighters arrived in under two minutes to find the fire already out. The blaze was caused by a boy striking matches in the coset, with no damage reported.
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G. L. Sherertz
College Avenue
For Rent Or Sale Fine 10recom House on Union Street
Real estate note offers a well kept house on Union Street with electric lights and bath. Lot measures 183 feet by 150 feet. Interested parties should apply to the owner Chas L Phillips Salem Va dated February 7 1911 and Fourth Town item.
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Union Street
Bath
Chas. L. Phillips
Salem
Court reinstates Dr Carrington in Virginia prison system
Richmond Va December. Dr Charles W Carrington former deputy surgeon at the state penitentiary is to be reinstated for the remainder of his term after Judge R Carter Scott overruled a demurrer in a mandamus petition. The board’s suspension of his salary is under review and the $300 due for November and December may be paid.
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Richmond
Charles Wv. Carrington
State Penitentiary
R. Carter Scott
Carrington
State Penitentiary Board
Scott
Williams
Herbert Mann
Supreme Court
Roanoke College Ends Season With Draw After Umpire Error
Roanoke College and Kings College played to a 0 to 0 tie on Thanksgiving after an umpire ruled a drop kick attempt as a safety, later admitted to be incorrect. The error reversed a prior mistaken 2 to 0 score. The season end marks a modest football year with optimism for next season under coach Adams, who rebuilt the team from scratch.
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Roanoke Collge
Kings Collge
King Collge
Shou
Roanoke
Rea
Adams
Chicago
Colege
Old Desk Bought for SE Finds $1000
South Bend Washington report of a sale of the old County Court house furniture. A buyer, A W Hammond, found warrants totaling 750 and an indorsed check for 2250 inside the judge's desk. The owner was traced by the check’s endorsement and the items were returned.
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South Bend
Wash
County Courthlouse
A. W. Hammond
Hammond
For Rent Comfortable eight room home in Sajem Va
For rent a comfortable eight room home at the northwest corner of Main and Broad Streets in Sajem Virginia with all conveniences a large lawn and garden. J. N. Ambler 610 Summit Street Winston NC 10-26-11-1f.
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Main and Broad Sts
Sajem
J. N. Ambler
Summitt St
Winston, N. c
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M'Namaras
M’namaras
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Ysters
Bowman & Tyree
Mary Lewis Campbell
Mary Elizabeth Stanger
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Roanoke College
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