Power Struggle Over House Rules in Cannon Era
Washington theme centers on the opening of the sixtieth Congress and the clash over Speaker Cannon's control. Cooper of Wisconsin and De Armond of Missouri press for restoring member rights as Bryan sits on the floor while the lottery for seats hails a tense, tradition-bound start. Ohio delegates secure key seats as the chamber echoes with applause and protest.
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John G. Carliste
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Ohio
Ralph Cole
Gen. Grosvenor
Ansberry
Burton
Lanning
Cole
Nick Longworth
Says Next General Assembly Must Elect
Akron December 3 Genator N C Mather Hill quotes an Ohio legal opinion on whether the next legislature can meet before March 4 1908 or must wait until 1910. He notes a New Hampshire court decision from 1881 and argues the current legislature may be more favorable to Foraker than the next one.
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Standard of New Jersey Holding Company Case In St Louis
A federal court in St Louis continued the hearing to dissolve the Standard Oil of New Jersey holding company. The case, involving the $100,000,900 Standard Holding Company, was adjourned until January sixth.
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War May Be Over In Street Railway Row
Cleveland, Dec. 3 A senatorial turn in the street railway controversy signals a settlement ending seven years of dispute. Mayor Johnwen will hold a special meeting Wednesday after attorney Pred H. Goff is appointed with full power to settle. Settlement expected on Heloline Company operation at three o'clock.
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Trolley Car Overturns in Dayton and Xenia Traction Mishap
A traction car on Shakertown road jumped the track and overturned today near Dayton and Xenia, injuring fifteen passengers. The severely injured include Mrs. George Giffers of Xenia and Mrs. Charles Pindol of Cedarville. Nineti en aboard were aboard as the car ran down a steep hill and lost control at a curve, nine others were taken to a hospital.
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Viscount Aoki to Report to the Mikado from Washington
Japanese ambassador Viscount Aoki will depart Washington soon to personally report to the Mikado in Japan. The move alerts officials as he plans to travel and deliver a formal briefing on ongoing affairs.
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Viscount Aoki Not Expected to Return to Washington
Despite statements from the Japanese embassy that Aoki is not recalled for good, officials indicate the Viscount will not return to Washington.
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Elreles
Waahiiteton
Union Men Dismissed in Contempt Case Across City
In Columbus on Tuesday the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of union men from duty for contempt in the case of the T and E Greenwald Company of Cincinnati against the Iron Moulders Union. The court held it not a violation of the injunction for strikers to persuade strike breakers to quit work.
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Mrs Bradley Is Found Not Guilty Of Murder
The jury acquits Mrs Bradley in the Utah ex-Senator Brown murder case after two ballots eleven to one then unanimous. Court hour, cheering and applause erupt in the courtroom as Mrs Bradley is escorted from the building and into a waiting car.
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Foon
Anna Bradley
Brown
Utah
Dilvis A.drige
Wallitts
Twenty Five Corpses Reported From NACM Mine Disaster
Washington December 9 President Roosevelt message read in both houses highlighting unpreparedness for war and Chinese issue. At Hellovernon Virginia twenty five corpses were taken from the Naomi mine with nearly fifty miners believed buried under earth and rock. Rescue work continues amid fumes and heat, with some men drawn to the surface despite danger.
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Hellovernon
Dee
Royal welcome extends to 10 Americans in St Petersburg
Secretary Taft guests arrive in St Petersburg where officials and a cavalry escort meet the delegation. Secret service agents fill the streets as the embassy fails to arrange a formal audience and Dear Nicholas cannot adjust his other plans. Taft will depart tomorrow night for Hamburg before sailing to New York.
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St Petereburg
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St.Petersburg
3. Petersburg
America
Japan
Wation
Hamburg
New York
Prosecution Displays Bombshell on Nowaks in Powers Case
In Georgetown Kentucky the defense faced a new bombshell as Robert Nowaks testified he was ordered to form a group of desperadoes to arm and escort to Frankfort to hang election commissioners if the decision favored Republicans. The claim broadens the case against Powers with a violent threat tied to political outcome.
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Frankfort
Fifteen Drowned in Lake Coeurdux Search
The shore of Lake Coeurduxalen was searched for the bodies of fifteen persons believed drowned after the steamer wreck. A heavy fog hampered recovery efforts as crews and volunteers scoured the lake and surrounding shoreline.
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