Opening Session of Congress Shows Formal Starts
The opening today in the Senate and House was formal and brief with the president’s message read. Major business was postponed to tomorrow while memorials to late members and oath for Vermont’s new senator were noted. The House adjourned briefly after tribute to deceased lawmakers and the president’s message.
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New Jersey
Huffelter
Delaware
Army Reorganization Bill Introduced in House
Secretary Root's army reorganization bill was introduced by Chairman Hull of the House Military Committee and sent to committee. The measure is nearly complete, with a report expected soon and aim to pass in the current week. An anti canteen amendment bans liquor sales on military property, and an inspector of artillery replaces a chief of artillery on the general staff.
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Virginia
Ship subsidy bill to displace Spooner Philippine bill
The Republican senatorial committee decided the ship subsidy bill will replace the Spooner Philippine bill as unfinished business. The action was ordered this afternoon in Washington via Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Senatorial Committee
Senate Rules Shift On Shipping Bill And HayPouncefote Treaty
The text notes an understanding to give the shipping bill preference while allowing an executive session to consider the HayPouncefote treaty. Senator Frye will move to take up the shipping bill, likely displacing the Spooner bill, and may deliver a speech if the motion succeeds.
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Cigarette Makers Strike At Egyptian Company
In New York the Egyptian Cigarette Makers union ordered a strike of Bhinasi Bros. workers, including over 100 Syrians. The union accused the firm of hiring nonunion girls and attempting to initiate them, leading to the demand for discharge and the strike being formally declared.
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Bhinasi Bros
Democratic House Caucus Debates Army Bill Course
Exclusive wire reports a Democratic caucus in the House at session end discussing army legislation. Rep Hay proposed extending current law to two years or one year, while Rep Jones urged opposing the War Department reorganization bill. after speeches, no action was taken and the caucus adjourned.
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Virginia
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Military Committee
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Question of Interest in the Coal Belt
Judge McPherson rules Woodside Coal Co not subject to involuntary bankruptcy. The court voids the adjudication, aligning with prior decisions that mining firms are not engaged in manufacturing or mercantile trades, and suggests mining firms are treated as a distinct trading class in statutes.
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Woodside Company
Czar's Health Improves With Limited Reading
Czar becomes much better in health and desires to rise but remains in bed as doctors advise. A carina reads to him periodically. appetite returns and he tires of a liquid diet though requests more food are denied by physicians.
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Fatal boiler explosion leaves five dead in Chicago
A boiler in the Chicago and Northwestern power house exploded injuring twelve and killing five railway workers, including August Claman and Anthony Kirause. The Ashland Limited train was near the station. two cars were damaged and several passengers injured. The plant suffered heavy destruction with about $100,000 in losses. The cause remains a mystery despite recent boiler inspections.
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Milwaukee
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Steamship Arrivals From Various Ports
Arrivals include Potslam Rotterdam Rotterdam Liverpool from The Associated Prensa date December 3. Umbria from New York to Glasgow. State of Nebraska to New York. Kin Mleo Passed Sonadiv New York Liverpral. Hamburg Belgravia arriving in New York.
Fatal wreck at Vulcanite injures crew and kills engineer
Jersey Central New York flyer wrecked at Vulcanite New Jersey while rear of coal train was being pushed. Engineer William Miller of Phillipsburg died after scalding and crushing injuries. Fireman Benjamin Burwell injured as passenger train overturned and plunged down a ten foot embankment. Passengers escaped serious harm. Miller said he saw no danger signal until about 100 feet from the coal train.
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Kruger Resolution Introduced in Congress
A resolution on behalf of ex-President Kruger was introduced in the house by Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts. It praises Kruger's efforts to obtain foreign aid for a peaceful settlement between Great Britain and the Boer republics and expresses sympathy from the American people.
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Cadet Booz Dies After Hazing At West Point
Oscar J. Booz a former West Point cadet from Bristol Pa died after more than a year of illness linked by his parents to hazing at the academy. They allege statements of torture including hot grease and red pepper, while Booz reportedly refused to name suspects. Officials deny the accusations and say Booz resigned due to eyesight issues.
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Cramp Shipyard Chief Questions Ottoman Cruiser Contract
Charles H. Cramp of Cramp Ship and Engine Building doubts the Constantinople cable report that Hassan Pasha and General Williams signed a cruiser contract for the Ottoman navy with a $29,000 indemnity for Armenian massacres. He notes no official word and says the order would be just a single vessel, a fast 3,000 ton protected cruiser.
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Constantinople
Hassan Pasha
General Williams
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
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Raleigh
Cincinnati
Clergyman Henry Bray Dies in Colorado Springs
Exclusive AP report from Philadelphia notes Hoplist pastor Henry Bray died today in Colorado Springs after moving there with his wife and youngest son a week earlier. He had led churches in York Bridgeport Arhitel Jersey Store and Mansfield Vioga county. Also reported is George W Helfget ex Lungesa of York who died today. he served in the state legislature from 1872 to 1874 and was a prominent attorney.
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German Press Divided Over Kruger Visit Plans
Germany tightens mood as Emperor William may not receive Mr. Kruger. Torchlight procession and serenade at Cologne are banned by police. Diplomatic circles deem Kruger’s mission pivotal to a new era in Anglo German relations amid mixed public and press opinion.
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Weather and War Reports Highlight Morning Edition
The morning news notes rain today with weather indications. It lists the assembly of Congress, the Secretary of War annual report, and U S military notes. Other items include local court proceedings, editorials, and regional business updates.
Board of Trade to debate second-class city status
The board of trade will meet Monday evening December 17 to discuss whether Scranton should remain a third-class city. Ex President Keller supports amending the classification law while President Lansing and others oppose. The issue is a major topic among members and may be included in Secretary Atherton's program.
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Fire at Betts Residence on Jefferson Avenue
Early morning blaze discovered in the Betts home at 1608 Jefferson Avenue. The fire began in the basement and spread through the first and second floors damaging the property before firemen arrived. the house and furnishings are fully insured.
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Phillips
Man Killed on Delaware and Hudson Railroad
A man believed to be John Carroll of Franklin Furnace New Jersey was killed on the D and H railroad between 1 and 2 am. His body lay near the Carbon street crossing with his right foot severed and skull fractured. A letter from his wife dated Franklin Furnace mentions Scranton and destitution. The body was found by William Tighe and sent to Barrett's morgue awaiting coroner action.
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Manhunt Continues for Frank Clarivinski After Borough Shooting
Old Forge police search for Frank Clarivinski, accused of firing a double barreled shotgun at William Repp amid a dispute over a tree. Repp received several scalp wounds and is out of danger. Clarivinski fled the scene and remains at large.
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Three Mine Accidents Injure Three Miners
Three separate mine incidents yesterday left Michael Dancho of Priceburg with a severely severed left hand, Peter Curtis of Throop with a fractured right leg, and a Polish laborer at Continental who suffered a skull fracture. All were hospitalized, Dancho and Curtis at Lackawanna hospital and the Polish worker at Moses Taylor in serious condition.
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Newman Club Meeting Focuses on Arthur Sullivan
The Newman Magazine club meets tonight at the Knights of Columbus club house to discuss The Composition of Arthur Sullivan by Dr. W. M. Ruddy. Performers include Miss Katherine Mongan with vocal solos by Mrs. J. W. FitzGibbon and Mrs. Joseph O'Brien, plus violin by Miss Harriet Ward and piano by Miss Nellie Beamish. A progressive ouchre follows with prizes.
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Fire destroys Oswayo Chemical plant in Bradford county
A fire near Oswayo Pennsylvania early this morning leveled the Oswago Chemical plant. Loss is placed at 970000 dollars with 960000 tied to furans. The plant is owned by Bradford based parties.
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Superior Court Convenes After Two Weeks of Delay
Exclusive wire copy reports the superior court meeting in Philadelphia on December 3 after two weeks of recess. No opinions or judgments were issued at the session.
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Territorial Subjects The Philippine Insurrection and Allied Campaigns
The exclusive wire dispatch reviews Secretary Root's annual report covering the Philippine insurrection the Chinese campaign and developments in Cuba Porto Rico and Alaska It notes the success against insurgents in the Philippines the end of open resistance and the emergence of guerrilla warfare It outlines road building civil government efforts in the Philippines and notes Cuba's path to stable administration and capital flow while Porto Rico sees civil reforms and post hurricane reconstruction efforts by May the army's civil duties and tax system improvements are highlighted.
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