Hepburn Rules Fight Sparks House Debate on Rule Changes
In the Fifty-second Congress debate, Hepburn proposes a forty day temporary rule change four aims include shifting recognition power from speaker to the chair, increasing daily sessions, reviving the morning hour, and applying the same points of order to amendments. Dalzell counters that rules evolved to aid procedure, the motion fails about 2 to 1, and proposed amendments are voted down.
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Richardson Named Minority Leader in Democratic Caucus
Washington dispatch reports 151 Democrats and eight Fusionists in the House with 126 present for caucus. Mr. Richardson of Tennessee was chosen as speaker candidate and minority leader, while E. W. Brookshire, Charles Edwards, and James K. Jackson were named clerk, doorkeeper, and postmaster respectively. Richardson pledged to serve with vigor and seek broad support to command respect on the floor.
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Fair Weather Today and Monday Forecast
Sunday and Monday forecast calls for fair weather in the south with warmer conditions in the north. Monday brings fair to southern areas, partly cloudy north, cooler temperatures, and fresh southerly winds shifting to westerly and northwesterly. Local observations note clear to cloudy conditions with temperature data and precipitation totals for Nov 30 recorded by W. T. Blythe, secretary director.
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Movements of Steamers Across Ports In Late November
Shipping news lists arrivals at New York and other harbors including Minne apolis from London, Umbria from Liverpool, and Nomadic from New York. Sailed liners include Buenos Ayrean to Glasgow and L'Aquitaine to New York, with various other routes noted among Cherbourg and Antwerp ports.
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Democratic caucus hearing sharp debates over tariffs and policy
A congressional Democratic caucus opens with pleas for attendance and unity. Leaders push to remove tariff protections, expand foreign markets, and uphold Cuba and Porto Rico commitments, while opposing a shipping monopoly and federal subsidies. Debates hint at platform clashes and procedural moves toward a dedicated policy committee.
Carnegie presides at 145th St Andrews Society dinner
New York November 30 Andrew Carnegie presided at the 145th annual St Andrews Society dinner at Delmonico's. Over three hundred attended the event with toasts led by Carnegie and remarks from Rev George C Lorimer Judge Henry E Howland Mayor-elect Seth Low Samuel L Clemens and Congressman Robert G Cousins of Iowa.
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Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
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Iowa
Hunter Kills His Son During Hunt Accident
STANFORD Ky November. While out hunting Robert Dishon accidentally killed his twelve year old son Millard. He was shooting at a rabbit and the boy ran into his father's gun.
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Motive in Murder Trial Is Focus of Mrs Bonine Defense
In Washington the government closed its case against Mrs Lola Bonine in the Ayres murder trial. Defense counsel Mr Keene signaled plans to show lack of motive and to argue Ayres was killed during a struggle after attempting to intimidate Mrs Bonine. A chemist testified no blood was found on her wrapper or slippers. Ayres's father testified of a stern, unreceptive interview with her days after the killing.
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The Greatest Season at Gerritt A Archibald Toggery
The President touts unparalleled success and urges readers to seek value. Advertisers claim catalogs and circulars flood the public. The Toggery Shop of Gerritt A Archibald & Co promises steady goods and balanced trade, delivering what discerning buyers want.
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Dance leader Bonine and Ayres case details emerge at trial
In court, defense attorney Keene outlines evidence about Mrs Bonine hosting social dances at the Kenmore, her alleged kindness to the sick, and her interactions with Ayres. He notes December parties, a troubling intoxication incident, and claims of no strong motive or murder intent. Tests discuss window shade with a bloody hand and pistol sightings, while ensuring prior statements remain intact as the trial proceeds. The court adjourns to Monday with livestock show's activities delaying proceedings and the exposition’s officials preparing for the Monday opening with remarks from Governor Yates and others.
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RACING MEETINGS REPORT FROM BENNINGS AND NEW ORLEANS
Nov 30 racing at Bennings collapses for favorites with Connover winning the steeplechase amid refusals. Other results include Delmarch Cornwall Conno Yer Carbuncle Pigeon Post and Lee King in order. New Orleans feature saw Felix Bard defeated in Magnolia selling stakes as Bristol tops with Boomerack and Postillion following. New York catalog lists notable buyers and multiple trot and pacers with Sunland Bell and other horses sold, prices recorded.
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Winners at Oakland Reported With Odds and Scores
In Oakland, Invictus won 4 to 1, The Miller at 10 to 1, Florenso 6 to 5, and Horn 0 to 1, as announced from San Francisco on November 30.
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Will Rearrange Circuit in Baseball Split
C B Power, president of the Western Baseball Association, states the American Association has invaded territory by taking Toledo and Columbus. He says the split breaks from the national agreement, that Western controlled those cities, and plans to fill gaps with other towns. Next spring play will begin.
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International Live Stock Exhibition Opens in Chicago
The world’s largest livestock show opened informally at noon with gates swung for public access. About 10,000 of roughly 12,000 expected exhibits were in stalls as crowds are anticipated to swell starting Monday. The show runs until December 7 with an expected attendance between 250,000 and 350,000.
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Will Meet McGovern After Ring Defeat
In New York on November 3 and 30, reports detail plans for a rematch between Young Corbett of Denver and Terry McGovern after Corbett’s victory in Hartford. A Park Row newspaper office meeting with managers is set to confirm terms and purse. Yale dominates intercollegiate cross country, led by D. W. Franchot and the team of Franchot Teel Stevens Waldron who win individual and team titles.
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Travis Wins Lakewood Open Golf Trophy Fourth Time
Walter J. Travis captured the Lakewood open golf trophy for the fourth time after defeating J. B. Knapp of Garden City and W. M. McCawley of Merion Cricket Club. Findlay Douglas won the second division cup by ousting J. R. Maxwell Jr. Kimball took the third cup by beating J. Townsend Burden Jr. An open handicap event saw R. L. McLeay post a net 72 to win.
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Portland
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Army Triumphs Over Navy in Gridiron Duel at 30,000 Strong
In a see-saw Army beat Navy 2 touchdowns to 0 with Daly kicking goals and Nichols scoring, amid a 30,000 attendance. West Point outpaced Annapolis 35 minute halves, officiated by E N Wrightington with Truxtun Hare timekeeping. Standout plays featured Casad, Bunker, Graves, Goodspeed and McNair, Belknap, Nichols in hard tackling and steady ball handling.
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Roosevelt Homeward from Philadelphia Victory Trip
President Roosevelt and a Cabinet party returned to Washington from West Point victory in Philadelphia. A small crowd at the depot watched as detectives and Secret Service escorted the travelers through gates to the White House, with Roosevelt in good humor despite fatigue. Mrs. Roosevelt remained in Philadelphia with Mrs. Brock as guests. In Missouri, Will Power, nineteen, from Humbobit Neb., fell in a separate incident.
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Upland Beats Hartford City In 16 to 0 Football Game
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a fast clean game in Upland Indiana with Upland defeating Hartford City 16 to 0. The article notes the aftermath of a violent collision on the field and mentions a football dinner hosted by Mandla Pickett at 2024 North New Jersey Street, where he served as captain last year.
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Filipino pitfall officer hailed from Columbus Indiana
Washington Nov 30 Lieutenant Ira A Smith named by General Chaffee in dispatch on officers hurt in Filipino pitfall hails from Columbus Indiana appointed last February and has earned an enviable record in the Philippines he was recommended by Senator Fairbanks.
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Father Offers Jack a Lesson in Independence on Birthday
A Washington contractor’s twenty one year old son, employed in a bank and paid about fifteen dollars weekly, awaits a birthday gift. The father invites the son to begin paying for his room and board, aiming to foster independence. The tale ends noting the son walks the streets with a dazed, unsure look.
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Washington
Jack
Arsenic Poisoning Linked to Rural Practices
Science Gossip notes that white arsenic is ingested by peasants in Styria and Tyrol. Professor Schallgrueber of Gaetz highlighted this in an 1822 Austrian report explaining widespread arsenic deaths. He found arsenic kept in many houses under labels like hydrach and gritgetts among other terms.
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Arsenic Eating Victims and Long-Lived Keepers in Austria
Observations by Dr. McClagan and others report arsenic eaters in Austria, often hunters and wood cutters, who take gradually increasing doses to ward off fatigue. Eaters appear youthful and long lived, yet prone to sudden death if the practice is halted, with gradual acclimatization required. Graveyards show well preserved remains from accumulated arsenic.
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Horseshoeing Parlors A New York Trend
The New York Times notes the fashion of calling blacksmith shops parlors. A Fifty-third Street shop painted out its old sign and added Horseshoeing Parlors in large gilt letters on black to attract customers, yet remains a traditional blacksmith shop.
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Robber Convicted of Murder in Oklahoma Territory
Albert Welty was found guilty in Guthrie of first degree murder for the Red Rock killing of Alva Bateman a year ago. He faces life imprisonment after the trial. The crime involved a robbery at Swartz and Co. where clerk Indian Bateman was shot during the hold up and the robbers fled.
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Knockout Drops Conviction in Wisconsin Saloon Robbery
Dan Cronin was sentenced to one year in the state prison for administering knockout drops to John Leonard in a saloon and robbing him. It is the first conviction in the state under the new statute following a noted Bosschester case in Paterson New Jersey.
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John Leonard
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Westinghouse to Convert Manhattan Elevated to Electric Power
The Westinghouse Company announces that the large power house at Seventy fourth street and East River in New York City will begin operation on December 1. On that date the company will discard steam and switch the Second avenue division to electric power.
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