Federal officeholders eyed as key posts likely to be reappointed
Seprhed Mason from Mismots after a White House interview said three top Chicago federal officeholders may be reappointed including William Dixon as collector of customs and another as marshal. The pension agent contest at Topeka nears closure with expected appointment. Knox confirmation report debated as Senators visit the White House for a judge selection.
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Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday Western Great Lakes
Washington December 9 forecast calls for fair weather in western Ohio and Indiana and Illinois on Tuesday and Wednesday with light to variable winds. Snow along the lake coast is noted for Wisconsin and eastern areas with brisk northwest winds. Texas reports a real snowstorm and cold weather with ranchers suffering livestock losses in the Panhandle due to feed and water scarcity.
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Illinois
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Panhandle
Snowstorms Disrupt Rail Traffic Across Britain
Severe snowstorms sweep Scotland and much of England hindering railroad travel. King Edward departs Sandringham amid heavy snowfall as winter disrupts transportation and daily life across the realm.
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Movements of Steamers and Arrivals
Merchant and passenger steamers arrive and sail across Gibraltar Cherbourg Boulogne and Bremen routes. Trave arrives New York for Naples Genoa. Hohenzollern sails from Genoa Naples to New York. Kron Wilhelm arrives New York for Bremerhaven and proceeds. Ryndam arrives New York for Rotterdam. Graf Waldersee passes from New York to Hamburg. Koenigen Luise arrives from New York. Mansdam arrives from Rotterdam.
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Dramatic Senate clash over South Carolina resignations
The Senate witnessed a dramatic exchange as Senators Tillman and McLaurin accused each other of ulterior motives over resignations. Hoar and others questioned the legality and potential seating of the South Carolina pair, while Lodge moved to adjourn to executive session after heated remarks and a brief behind-closed-doors period.
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Sutton Triumphs In Billiards With High 400-Point Total
In New York today George Sutton of Chicago routed George Slosson of New York in an afternoon billiards match, scoring 400 with high runs 64 and a 29th inning cap of 24 as Slosson failed to reach double figures. The 230 to 3% score led to Slosson's decisive disadvantage after seven innings. Schaeffer beat Barutel in the evening as match play continued with Morningstar set to face Schaeffer tomorrow and then Slosson again.
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Philippine tariff bill debated by Republicans and Root
Chairman Payne presented a revenue tariff bill for the Philippines to Republican Ways and Means members. The measure applies the Dingley law to Philippine exports and the Philippines commission tariff to goods entering the islands, with a possible customs rebate for goods previously taxed internally. No final action was taken as discussions continued.
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Supreme Court rules Nelson preference in bankruptcy case
The Supreme Court delivered a single opinion in Wilson Brothers vs Cassius B Nelson ruling Nelson allowed a creditor to obtain a preference via a judgment and execution against his stock. He failed to vacate or discharge the preference five days before sale, constituting an act of bankruptcy. Also notes Lodge pushing Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty in executive session and General Wood sailing to Havana to back liberal Cuba trade laws and transfer of governance.
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Siam Crown Prince Vajiravudh to Visit United States Next October
The State Department reports that Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh of Siam has finalized plans to visit the United States in October, marking the first time a Siamese royal will travel to America.
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French Team Quits In Six Day Bicycle Race
The French duo Simar and Gougoltz retired at Madison Square Garden after Gougoltz fell and Simar refused to continue. At 1 am the standings showed McEachern and Walthour leading with 513 miles, while several pairs trailed closely. the record is 529 miles.
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Fight Stopped by the Crowd in Newcastle Bout
In Newcastle on Tyne Char lie McKeever of Philadelphia and Jack Palmer weighed 148 and 16 pounds respectively for a planned fifteen round purse of £350. Palmer fouled in round one, crowd surged and ring was invaded. Referee called it no contest. Separately in Chicago Dutch Thurston beat Charley Burns on a foul at the America Athletic Club in a six round scheduled bout.
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Burns Prevails In Rough First Round Fight
After two minutes of fighting in the first round Burns defeated his opponent Thurston on a decision. The foul appeared accidental as Burns sought advantage when the bout was halted. In separate item, Attorney General Sheets urged Lake county officials to indict principals seconds and spectators in the Hoy Siddons fight at Richmond despite a Governor ban. In Cincinnati, Gus Gardner stopped Roxy Kanell in the third round at the Abbey Athletic Club.
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Tosetti Bowlers Set World Record Average
In Chicago on December 9 the Tosetti bowling team posted a world record three game average of 1051 and 3 in competition, highlighting a standout performance by the squad.
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Western Jockey Club Admits Two St Louis Groups
The Western Jockey Club returns to favor and admits the St. Louis Fair Association department and the Delmar Jockey Club of St. Louis. Their meets will be recognized as Western Jockey Club events. New stewards elected are Martin Nathansen, C. Bush, and S. Cella. a steward meeting is set for tomorrow.
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National League meet opens to pick Young successor
In New York the National League magnates meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to decide on a successor to President N E Young and discuss minor league and American League relations. Key figures include Brush Soden Robison and Ebbetts as speculation swirls around a Spalding challenge.
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City Council votes to close private winerooms in Chicago
Chicago officials approve an ordinance wiping out private winerooms in saloons restaurants and hotels. Mayor Harrison said he would sign the measure tomorrow.
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Miller Signs Star Pitcher for Indianapolis Club
Manager Watkins signed Ralph Miller, ex Baltimore and Brooklyn pitcher, to Indianapolis. Miller has a solid major league record and Watkins expects him to be the standout player in the American Association next season.
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Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Silent Refund
An old patent remedy claims a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The advertisement features signatures including W Grove and references a refund policy.
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Elections in Massachusetts To Day In Boston Region
Massachusetts voters go to the polls today with city and town elections held across Boston area readings. Voter turnout is expected to be moderate as residents weigh local races and council seats.
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Fires Sweep Several Cities Wrecking Plants and Warehouses
A Wisconsin plant fire at Rhinelander destroys the Wa bash Screen Door Company with about 275 workers out of work and insurance covering part of the roughly 200000 loss. In Wabash Indiana two former residents own most stock. A Tacoma Washington mill kiln explosion buries six pipe men and renders the kiln wrecked with 75000 feet of lumber lost and 20000 dollar damage. Kalamazoo Michigan reports the Gables business district fire destroying sixteen businesses with about 100000 loss. An Alexandria Egypt cotton warehouse burns, with losses around 150000 pounds.
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Revision of Hymnal in Methodist Church Receives Guidelines
Cincinnati December 9 The General Conference commission revising the hymnal will close its first session tomorrow It has set general features and formed subcommittees on responsive readings with Dr W A Quayle chairing Others named for hymn text classification and music The panel will reconvene in New York on March 4.
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Presbyterian creed revision panel resumes work on salvation doctrine
Washington December 9 The Presbyterian committee on creed revision continued its work on a brief doctrinal statement focusing on grace and salvation and touching three doctrines of faith in today’s discussions. The secretary’s formal announcement summarized the day’s topics and progress.
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