Opening of Congress Shows Utah Controversy and Seat Draw
Opening day in Washington featured protests over Utah representative-elect Roberts and Montana seating challenges. The House adopted Reed rules, conducted a unique seat drawing, and paid tributes to Vice President Hobart as 78 members attended.
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McKean
N. J
Senate
Roberts
House
Roberta
Mr. Roberts
Henderson
Congress
Boutelle
Maine
Grow
Pennsylvania
Harmer
Griffin Halstead
Murat Hallstead
Richardson
Tennesse
Calwell
Grosvenor
Ohio
Wtah
Beate
Roberto
Gardiner
Hobart
Americans Visit Windsor Castle Before South Africa Mission
An American medical team bound for South Africa toured Windsor Castle on December 4. Guided by Magor Cabell and an escort from the royal stables, they were received by Lord Pelham Clinton and toured the state and private apartments. The group later tea at Cumberland Lodge with Princess Christian of Schouwburg-Felstein, daughter of Queen Victoria.
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London
South Africa
Ehip Maine
Windsor Castle
Magor Cabell
Alandau
Royal
Lord Pelham Clinton
Viettora
Cumberland Lodge
Christian of Schrouwk-Ffelstein
Queen Victoria
Trial of Foland Molineux Opens in Poison Death Case
The actual trial of Foland Burnham Molineux began in New York on December 4 charged with causing the death of Mrs. Katherine J. Adame by welding poison to Harry A. Cornish with intent to kill. Legal preliminaries occupied twelve days to select the jury, and today the proceedings centered on the opening address to the jury by Assistant District Attorneysborne.
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New York
Foland Burnham
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances in New York Harbor
Steamship notices show Dec 4 clearances for Cue to Liverpool Aller to Bremen via Southampton Tauric to Liverpool. Inbound Kaiser Wilhelm Der Große from New York to Cherbourg Southhampton and Bremen passes. Liverpool arrivals include Georgia from New York and Southampton Kaleer Wilhelm Der Gromie from New York via Cherbourg bound for Bremen.
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New York
Cue
Liverpool
Aller
Bremen
Pennsylvania Pensions Notice
Woekington December 4. Pension grants listed for Montrose resident Alan W. Miles. The notice records pension allocations and related details as of this date.
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Pennsylvania
Woekington
W. Miles
Montrose
General Young's Victorious March in the Philippines
Reports from Manila and Santa Cruz describe General Young advancing with Third Cavalry and Major Peyton C. March’s battalion. Insurgents under General Tino evacuated Taguin before engagement as Aguinaldo’s forces retreat to the mountains.
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Manila
Alava
Villalobos
Quiros
Caroline Islands
Jaguar
Yap Noy
Relpan
Ponape
Yap
United States
Senor Benquiet
Gilmore
Major Pyke
Associated Press
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South Locos
San Fabian
Young
Third Cavalry
Peyton C. March
Hamacapan
Union
Taguin
Tino
General Young
Aguinaldo
Orefon
Samaraid
Callao
Viran
Bengaqel
Lepanto
Dagupan
Benue
Denguel
Deco
Hood
San Miguel
Wdefonso
Erne O'Brien Fight Ends In Draw At Coney Island
Frank Erne of Havalo and Jack O Brien of New York fought 25 rounds at the Coney Island Sporting Club with referee George Eller declaring a draw. O Brien pressed steadily and scored three knockdowns, while Erne showed cleaner, sharper work though the decision upset many fans. Both fighters took heavy punishment with facial swelling and body welts noted on O Brien and Erne.
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New York
Frank Erne
Havalo
Jack O Brien
Coney Island Sporting Club
George Eller
Chicago
O'Brien
Erne
Eirne
Bone
Meeshane
Wages to be advanced for New Bedford mill workers
Cotton mill manufacturers in New Bedford decide to raise wages by about one cent per hour for December 1. About 11,000 operatives will benefit from the raise, estimated at roughly one dollar per week.
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New Bedford
Mass
Miller Captured in Montreal Telegram Report
Chicago dispatch confirms the capture of Willam Miller in Montreal on December 4. Miller is accused of leading the Franklin swindle in New York and faces extradition proceedings.
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Chicago
Montreal
Willam
Strike Continues After Failed Nanticoke Mine Talks
Negotiations for retilement of the Nanticoke coke mine strike broke off in Wilkes-Barre as Susquehanna Coal Co officials refused to discharge fire bosses and pump runners. Strikers refused to return unless the sympathetic workers were kept and the meeting ended abruptly. T. M. Nichola relayed the outcome to UMW President Mitchell, who warned of a broader coal stoppage if not settled.
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Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Susquehanna Company
T. M. Nichola
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Susquehanna Coal Company
Shamokin
Williamstown
Mitchel
Currency Bill Outlines Dollar Standard and Gold Reserve
The currency bill by Republican Senate Finance Committee members keeps the dollar as defined by 25.8 grains of gold three ninths fine, with gold reserve rules of 150 million dollars and a 160 million trigger for bond sales. It retires silver as standard as new silver dollars are coined, retires treasury notes accordingly, and sets note denominations at ten dollars or more. It allows exchange of certain bonds for 3 to 5 percent notes, and permits national banks to receive notes in exchange for United States bonds deposited.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
Battle Against Clarke in Montana Senate Election
Senator Carter of Montana presented a memorial from Montana legislators alleging William A. Clarke's election was secured by bribery. It claims $20,000 paid to lawmakers and up to $55,000 for four votes, with $26,000 cited as part of Clarke's expenditures. A petition from governor Robert W. Smith and state officials seeks a full hearing, citing widespread alleged payments totaling about $500,000.
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Washington
Dee
Amobayt
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Cockrell Mo
Third Quay
Committee On
Chandler
N. Ha
Senator Quay
Quay
Burrows
Rep. Mich
Jones
Dem
Ark
Carter
Montana
Clarke
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Sewall
N. J
Hobart
Garrett Augustung Hobart
United States
Orier
Deconin
House of Representatives
Willam A. Clarke
Abi Clarke
Stiff
Robert W. Smith
T. HH. Oiling
Henry & Stiff
Benatoy Marke
Milly
Paimon Opten
Cinvin
Iron Molders Win Strike Concessions Across Two Counties
Pittsburg and Wee report that iron molders have practically won their strike with almost all firms in two counties conceding to the demands. It is believed the settlement will be in effect by week’s end. Forty one foundries where wages and conditions were advanced are now in operation.
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Pittsburg
Wee
Cties
Vance
Strike at Ashiey Bayley mill over foreman’s discharge
Fifty workers at the wild mill of Ashiey Bayley went on strike today after the foreman was discharged last Saturday. The action forced the closing of several departments and left nearly four workers unemployed.
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Lancaster
Bovn
Ashiey & Bayley
Californian Knocks Out Burns in Catch-Weight Bout
Dee Melonnell of San Francisco defeated Charley Burns of Cincinnati by knockout in the early round of what was billed as a twenty round catch-weight bout at the Fourteenth Street Theatre. The Californian dominated Burns throughout the contest.
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Louis
Dee
Prank Melonnell
San Francino
Charley Burns
Cincinnati
Burns
Tragic Rio Grande Train Collision Kills Six
A rear end crash on the Denver and Rio Grande near Balida at Enatis Switch at 6 am killed six passengers and seriously injured several others. Train No 6 lagged for an obstruction and Train No 1H failed to slow, crashes followed. Pullman splintered and cars wrecked.
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Denver
Denver and Rio Granite
Enatis Switch
Balida
Cm Ofgood
Th. Matthews
Peter Parns
MIS
George P. Porter
Grand Junction
Jon Meton
Oberlin
Durango
Mexico
Ewrich
Glenwotd Springs
Narow
Exiled Venezuelan leader Andrade vows to stay in Puerto Rico
General Ignacio Andrade, former president of Venezuela, says he will remain in San Juan indefinitely with his wife. He blames a cabinet treachery for the uprising led by Dipriano Castro and predicts ongoing uprisings and years of instability as Venezuela drifts toward anarchy.
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San Juan
Orto Rico
Ignacio Andrade
Venezuela
General Andrade
Dipriano Castro
Aeli
Castro
Jose Hernandes
Alls ‘la Mocha
Six Day Cycle Race At Madison Square Garden Leads Pack
Twelve of nineteen teams started at midnight and by 1 am nine were within a lap of each other. Eaton and Fallon lead pace with Walthour drawing clear, while Fischer and Feisghe r chase and trades mark the close contest. Scores at midnight show tight bundles near top among Baton Walthour and Miller Waller teams.
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New York
Madison Square Warden
Juiius
Lawson
Welock
Fallon
Michaels
Walthourrasinn
Eiion
Eaton
Fischer
Fleeher
Lehmer
Porster
Baton Walthour
Miller-Waller
Ciaim-Merce
Maya-McRachern
Avonson-Kreamer
Fincher- Chevalier
Babwock-Stinson
Stevona-Tuevilly
Schineer
Davilson-Moake
Thomas-Dickergon
the Pastake
Railroad Board Promotes to Fill Vacancy After Death
The Pennsylvania Railroad board creates a vacancy filled by Wales of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore line. He becomes division ticket agent of the United Railroads of New Jersey division, replacing H. J. Fillman who has died.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wales
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
United Railroads of New Jersey
H. J. Fillman
Reading Woman Dies of Hydrophobia After Fox Terrier Bite
Reading Pennsylvania December 4. Kate Goodman wife of Charlis C Goodman hotel proprietor died suddenly today of hydrophobia. Nine weeks ago she was bitten on the left hand by a fox terrier the wound was treated and there were no unfavorable symptoms until she developed convulsions and died.
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Reading
Atre
Kate Gooman
Charlis
Goodman
Fatal City Factory Fire Destroys Moulding Plant
A blaze at the Dulidiing moulding factory complex on Twenty first place and Loomis street in Chicago Dew caused the death of John Bohinan a firman and seriously injured James EB Donnelly another fireman when a wall fell. Twelve horses perished and the pecuniary loss is about 60000 dollars.
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Chicago
Dew
John A. Gayner
Fifty-Sixth Congress Highlights and Local News
Weather outlook and urban notes lead with general opening summaries of the Fifty-Sixth Congress actions. Secretary Root's colonial governance recommendations appear alongside reports of a Denver Rio Grande incident and local trials.
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Denver
Rio Grande
Young
Pennsylvania
Siege Deepens at Ladysmith As Boer Fire Rises
Dispatches from Natal report General Clery facing stronger Boer pressure near Ladysmith. Shelling continued through Nov 25 with civilian and police casualties, hospital shelled, and Boer forces estimated at 10 15 thousand. A letter notes women on bicycles fleeing a near shell impact at Reitfontein.
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London
Natal
Clery
Hildyar
Ladysmith
Schalk Durgher
Boert
White
Liverpool and
Gloucester
Navy
Colenso
Estcourt
Joubert
Reitfontein
New US Consul Adelbert F. Hay Named for Pretoria
London papers welcome Adelbert F. Hay as United States consul at Pretoria. The press notes small signs of cordiality between Britain and the United States, hoping the appointment signals goodwill. The Westminster Gazette suggests Chamberlain may cite the choice as proof of an alliance.
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London
Hay
Adelbert F. Hay
United States
Pretoria
the &J. James Gazette
Havig
Westminster Gazette
Chamberlain
Hays
Transvaal
Inquest Delayed On Paterson Rail Crash
Coroner Yates postponed the Paterson Paterson New York rail crash inquest into the Dela Ware Lackawanna and Western wreck that killed seven. The grand jury may independently investigate, with Engineer Riordan and railroad officials expected to testify on signals and procedures.
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New York
Yates
Dela Ware, Lackawanna and Western
Paterson
Passaic County Grant
Corrier
Accien
Riordan
Buffalo Express
Delawars
Lackawanna
Werte
MAFEKING SAFE REPORTS LITTLE WAR NEWS
London reports scarce details from Modder River with anxious hopes unchanged. General Methuen says little progress while the British have 25 burghers of Commandant Dutert's force as prisoners. Pretoria appears confident of a six months siege per Durban sources. The Frere camp notes a strong Boer position near Colonno visible from Chieveley.
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London
Modder River
Lord Methuen
Marckilog la Sufe
Oy Wasso
Dutert
Associated Press
Durban
Pretoria
Frere
Colonno
Chieveley
Insular Government Debates Porto Rico Administration
The article discusses establishing an administration in Porto Rico aligned with justice and freedom under the U.S. Constitution. It argues inhabitants have a moral right to self-government within U.S. sovereignty and outlines limits on rights and duties under treaty. It notes Congress must honor these principles in island governance.
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Porto Rico
United States
Paris
Congress
Wis
Islands
Lslands
Ceded Islands
Porto Rio
North America
the United Stattes
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Tuesday to Wednesday
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for continued cold conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with brisk westerly to north winds turning to southerly on Wednesday. Time details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Washington
Tieday
Pennsylvania
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