Thomas Brackett Reed a Maine Leader Dies in Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed former speaker of the House and Maine political figure died in Washington at the Arlington Hotel at 12:10 AM. The immediate cause was uraemia with Bright's disease developing and kidney failure. Reed had been bedridden since Tuesday, with physicians noting worsening condition and edema. his wife and daughter remained at his side as physicians expressed dwindling hopes. He rose from Bowdoin College to attorney general of Maine, solicitor of Portland, and Congress figure, renowned for firm rule enforcement and national service on the Potter committee.
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Medical Efforts Fail to Revive Failing Kidneys
Doctors administered three quarters of saline solution and oxygen in a bid to revive failing kidneys. Despite these measures the heart action continued to weaken, indicating a deteriorating condition.
Bacteria Found On Fruits Warned To Be Cleaned
Washington reports twelve million bacteria inhabit skins of a half pound of cherries per Dr. Ebriich a German scientist with extensive fruit infection studies Currants carry 11 million and grapes 8 million per half pound An account has been sent to the State Department by Consular Clerk Murphy at Frankfort Ehrlich urges peeling or washing before eating fruit.
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Quick Witty Miner Gallagher Faces Commission Questions
Scranton reports on December hearing as the coal strike commission probes Markle & Co. witnesses renew claims of depressingly low wages and high company store charges. James Gallagher, Irish veteran miner, testifies about debt, evictions, and a quip about being half killed. A twelve year old breaker boy adds to the debt narrative, while Lehigh Valley mines move to upcoming testimony. Lawyers and officials depart for Buffalo as talks continue without a firm settlement.
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Ohio
Buffalo
Henry D. Lloyd
Mr. Mitchell
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Ime Sava Sis
Nesa
Wayne MacVeagh Seeks Binding Coal Settlement
Washington December 6 Wayne MacVeagh arrived from New York and stated he would push for a complete understanding between coal operators and miners. He said no outside settlement had been attempted and aims to have an agreement folded into the commission decision, binding all parties unless his presence is no longer required.
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Brigand Lavore Lavorie Deported From New York
Lavore Lavorie, a sixty seven year old self confessed Italian brigand, was deported by order of Commissioner of Immigration Williams. He arrived June 3 on the Italian line steamer Umbria and resided in the Brooklyn Italian colony. Authorities learned he had served nine years in Italy for murder and after verification, he was sent to Ellis Island for removal since he had not completed one year in the United States.
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Negroes Seek Damages in Virginia Convention Suits
James Hayes, a colored lawyer and ally of John Wise, filed forty eight suits in U S Court seeking 508 damages each against members of Virginia’s constitutional convention. The actions are under common law likely invoking Section 1979, Revised Statutes, with papers prepared in the clerk’s office.
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Roosevelt Jokes With Congressmen After Morning Entry
President Roosevelt in a jolly mood at the White House cabinet room greeted Sen. Depew and Sen. Platt and Rep. Landis and joked about another judgeship. He recalled a reporter's Columbia donation question to Col umbia and laughed as the group enjoyed the moment. Indiana candidates Hernly and Bynum compete for a Board of General Appraisers vacancy with Tichenor’s death leaving the seat open.
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Congressional notices and personnel changes in Indiana and Pennsylvania
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania joins the party circle with Mr Hemenway. J P Ellis appointed postmaster at Gasburg to succeed Eliza J McQuiston. Treasury acts in the De Baun case over political assessments with Civil Service Commission findings leading to formal charges. Rep Holliday opposes discharge and Rep Overstreet pursues pension and duplicate check bills related to Indianapolis matters and a Pennsylvania line wreck.
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House Passes Pension Bill and Schedule of Measures
Washington December 6 The House passed the pension appropriation bill for 139000000 with no debate and spent the day approving calendar bills. A quorum dispute halted a measure to shield private bands from competition by military bands. Other acts included court time readjustments in Texas and South Dakota Indian case jurisdictions, new Wind Cave National Park lands, Alaska homestead expansion, a Savannah river bridge, and government reorganizing talks. Leaders proposed holiday adjournment to January 5 and inquiries into Alaska needs. A protocol with Cuba on reciprocity was discussed, with plans to frame a formal treaty in Washington.
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Indiana Manufacturing Company Stock Rally Tied to Thresher Royalty
The Indiana Manufacturing Company, begun by James Buchanan, rose from 8 to par on the stock market as investors weigh new West Virginia reincorporation and a flood of patents. The firm acquired Elward patents and multiple improvements, securing royalty deals and a possible absorption by the thresher trust as its basic Buchanan patent nears expiration.
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Price Surge Boosts Indiana Manufacturing Company Life
The history notes show the Indiana Manufacturing Company climbing from zero to par in three weeks. The rise is tied to a clarified reason and a recent patent acquisition. A Kansas man’s letters patent sold for $100,000 cash, extending the company’s life by seventeen years.
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