House Opens as New Members Take Oath After Resignations
The opening session confirmations include Albert D. Shaw and Walter Hoffecker among others as new representatives. Debate centers on the Philippines policy, militia funding and Army command powers while readings of the president’s message extend over hours. The House adjourns after approving portions of the bill and noting several deaths.
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Albert D. Shaw
Representative Chicker
New York
Allen F. McDermott
Daly
New Jersey
Walter 0. Hoffecker
Hoffecker
Delaware
Edw
W. Morrell
Harmer
Pennsylvania
Wm. Richardson
Gen
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
W. H. Jackson
Governor Smith
Maryland
Samuel D. Woods
Representative Devries
California
Bailey
Texas
Representative Reeves
Dolliver
Connor
Ntatives Daly
Davis
Minnesota
Gear
Iowa
Repub
Massachusetts
McCall
Altho
Philippines
Washington
Valley Forge
United States
Hull
Congress
Secretary of War
Army Bill Heads House Agenda As Sessions Progress
The house session was brief with work to start tomorrow on the army bill. Hull urged immediate action to prevent army reductions by July 1. Sulzer objected, and a special order was sought. Connor of Iowa took the oath after new credentials from Governor Shaw. Three bills passed include military instructors in schools, and bond issues for Pima County Arizona. Resignations of Devery and Babcock were noted.
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House
Hull
Sulzer
New York
Connor
Iowa
Dolliver
Bailey
Texas
Shaw
Conner
Pima County
Arizona
Devery
Calwhots Row
Board of
General Assets
Babcock
Wisconsin
December 5 Wednesday Record Clipped Phrase
A fragmentary note dated Wednesday December 5 presents an unclear reference to a day in the week. The readable fragment lacks event details names places or outcomes for a fuller summary.
Army reorganization bill passes House in party vote
The House approved the army reorganization bill 166 to 133 after a lengthy session. Three Democrats joined Republicans for the measure, while one Republican sided with Democrats against it. The debate centered on extending the temporary army, with a fierce fight over a canteen prohibition amendment that carried 159 to 51.
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House of Representatives
Messrs. Hall
Pennsylvania
Underhill
Clayton
New York
Mr. McCall
Massachusetts
McCall
Mann
Illinois
Littlefield
Messrs
Grosvenor
Dick and Hay
Slayden
Texas
Fitzgerald
Pearce
Missouri
Parker
N. J
Bartholdt
Barthold
Shafter
Fitzhugh Lee
Wilson
Mr. Little
Fire causes tally in stark city health report
A city report lists 912 fires from cigarettes and cigars and 1,286 from electricity last year. Matches caused 91 blazes and six fires were sun related. thirteen thousand four hundred twenty seven cases had undetermined causes.
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Manly
Four Cats Queer Bed A North Andover Cat Story
A North Andover, Massachusetts note describes a cat sleeping on a cow’s back amid quirky local animal tales. The brief highlights odd animal behavior and small town humor.
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North Andover
Mass
Senate Opens Fifty-Sixth Congress With Death Announcements
The national senate began the fifty-sixth congress with unusual activity. Leaders announced the deaths of Senators Gear of Iowa and Davis of Minnesota, adjourned to receive the president's message, and observed respectful tributes before adjourning at 3:45.
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Senate
Fifty-Sixth Congress
Gear
Iowa
Davis
Minnesota
Congress
House
Hale
Hoar
Max Pruden
Bennet
Allison
John Henry Gear
Nelson
Minn
St. Paul
Senator Davis
State of
Ship subsidy bill debated as unfinished business in Senate
Senate leaders pressed the ship subsidy measure as unfinished business with Mr Frye of Maine opening the discussion. He argued America’s merchant marine suffers amid a fierce global commercial war and cited costs from foreign carriers and wartime losses as justification for renewed protection of U S shipping. He noted the United States used to carry most trade but now relies on foreign bottoms.
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Senate
Frye
Maine
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
Mr. Frye
Seleair
Garaner
Senate Debates Cuba Postal Fraud Inquiry and Canal Treaties
The Pettigrew resolution on Cuba postal frauds is referred to relations with Cuba. Senate executive sessions discuss the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and Nicaragua canal, with Lodge urging ratification and Mooney signaling conditional support amid questions. Frye defends a $9 million annual ship subsidy cap and cost claims.
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Pettigrew
Cuba
Senate
Lodge
Ashington
Frye
Platt
Committee On Foreign Relations
Nicaragua
Mooney
Mississippi
Senate Holds Executive Session on Canal Treaty and Montana Seat Dispute
The Senate spent the forenoon in executive session with no busi ness in open session. A Montana contested seat issue was set to be called up next Tuesday, while Senator Morgan spoke four hours on the Hay Pauncefote treaty and canal fortifications, arguing against strengthening defenses and stressing neutral considerations for Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Lioyd J. Smith Expelled After Acquittal in Court
Lioyd J. Smith, acquitted in criminal court of a charge, has been expelled. The decision follows the acquittal and marks the end of proceedings against the individual. The article notes the formal action taken by the governing body and the implications for Smith's status.
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Lioyd J. Smith
Criminal Court
Teller Opposes Treaty and Calls for Revision of Section 7
Senator Teller spoke for about two hours opposing the treaty and proposing to strike and revise section 7 of article 2. He urged the United States may maintain forces along the canal to curb lawlessness, without British consent, citing Hay’s view and previous breaches of the Clayton-Bulwer pact. Senator Morgan and Senator Telfer warned Britain’s likely stance, but the public favored independent canal action. No business occurred in open session as most of the day was taken by the executive session. the Senate adjourned at 3:20 p.m. until Monday.
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Teller
Lodge
Ad T
United States
Eoperecy
Britain
Hay
Secretary of States
Morgan
Telfer
Great Britain
England
Senate
Law Passed Tightens Oleomargarine Rules and Taxes
The House approved the Groat oleomargarine measure by 198 to 92, with a stricter tax on colored imitation butter set at 10 cents per pound and uncolored at 0.25 cents. The bill covers all oleomargarine products and imposes state police powers against bans on sale, amid a heated debate over fraud prevention versus industry impact.
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Committee On Agriculture
M. Henry
Conn
Somekus
Bate
Mr. Wadsworth
New York
Plattemouth Newspaper Change Announcement
In Plattemouth Nebraska H B Graves takes ownership of the Post Printing Company and announces future morning publication with a strictly nonpartisan stance.
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Plattemouth
Neb
H. B. Graves
Post Printing
Towne Sworn In as New Senator Amid Credentials Debate
Nelson Minnesota notes the oath for the new senator Towne after Chandler frames a credentials issue. The Senate approves a bill for another Ohio district judge and Hanna proposes a three member committee for the presidential inauguration arrangements. Senate adjourns after executive session with routine business.
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Nelson
Minn
Towne
Chandpe
Committee On Eyes and Stans
Atee
Chandler
Nélson
Ohio
Hanna
United States
Senate
Ledge
First of great supply bill passes house in record time
Tuesday December 11 the first of the great supply bills was passed by the House in record time. The measure, ca 496 308 with 131 items, required about three hours to read and drew praise for economy. Debates centered on sick leave provisions and disparities for clerks outside Washington.
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Kingham
Bingham
Robinson
Washington
Not Quite Self-Supporting Postal Revenue Report
The third assistant postmaster general reports total receipts of 102,354,579 and expenditures of 70. Mm, with stamped paper pieces issued valued at 07,687,771 yielding a net gain of 7,534,111. The section urges Congress to consolidate mail classes and funds a 10,000 insurance grant to the public. concerns rise over free registrations and inflated article counts.
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Congress
Rianne
Aero
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