Congress Opens Fifty Seventh Session Amid Celebrations
Washington observers report a grand opening as the Fifty-seventh Congress convened. Henderson elected Speaker by 190 to 14, new senators sworn, and a flood of bills anticipated. The Senate chamber and House interior were redecorated for the session with receptions and formalities marking the historic reassembly.
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Cape Fer
Lusky
Capitol
Congress
Cteran Wenuter
Inwa
Allison
Genute
Jones
Arkansas
J Henderson
Hanes
McKinley
Melt
Ik Cahcus
Henderson Elected Speaker as House Opens
In a crowded chamber Henderson secured the post after a roll call with 149 for Hichardewn and 1 each for several other names. He thanked the House for its support and took the oath alongside new member Hingham of Pennsylvania, the "father of the house."
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Hingham
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Siberdon
Mepburn
Senator Burton's Plans Hindered by Interior Chief
Report says Secretary Hitchcock blocked the Chickasaw Nation council from employing Senator Burton's brother T Burton of Montana as its attorney in Washington. The move follows prior clashes between Burton and Hitchcock at a Topeka meeting. Osborn of Salina, once a speaker, hoped for a U S attorney post but was passed over. The Chickasaw council had authorized a contract with T Burton pending Interior approval, which Hitchcock reportedly refused to grant.
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J. Osborn
Salina
Osborn
United States
SLO' Nm Fear
Council of the
Chuaksaw Nation
T. Burton
Montuns
Secretary of the Interior
Iit
Morton
O. K
Osborne
Defense Begins in Bonine Murder Trial in Washington
Washington December 2 Defense witnesses opened in the trial of Mrs Levi Ida Bonine charged with murdering James Seymour Ayers. Witness William C Hay a machinist at Washington Bay Yard testified Kenmore dances were held evenings conducted by Mrs Romnae who ensured guests enjoyed themselves. He said Bonine's bearing toward Ayers was ordinary.
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CROSSING ON THE ICE AIMS FOR PENG STRAIT VOYAGE
New York reports Lonikon representative Wares Dewiads plans an overland trip to New York this weekend to discuss an ice crossing to Peng Strait. The Bax Dream Stites note explorer aims to reach Peng Strait via an ice route from Nien, Kolmsle 4 te Prince Sateen. A revenue cutter is expected if conditions permit.
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Samakoy
Bulgaria
Treasury Estimates Show 1903 Fiscal Needs Across Departments
Washington December 2 The secretary of the treasury transmitted estimates for the year ending June 30 1903 totaling 10 427 644 000. Increases include public works and miscellaneous while pensions decrease 5 400 000. Major items cover war navy interior agriculture justice and foreign affairs with Departmental totals and changes compared to 1902.
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Weather Lore Clashes With Forecast In December Brief
Local report blends government weather lore with a forecast for December. The entry notes that as days lengthen the cold strengthens and cites proverbs about December conditions. It records a recent cooler morning, a forecast for warmer air, and temperatures from Sunday and today with winds from the north at several miles per hour.
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Biowine
Gould in Galveston Makes an Inn Linen
George Gould and party arrived in Galveston on a special train and spent the night there. The car was attached at the Koro Tree, with I and GN superintendent in charge. The train will depart in the morning for Palestine as part of his inspection of all lines. The fines controlled by him.
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George Goult
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Palestine
Supreme Court ruling on Philippine trade status and duties
The U S Supreme Court reverses a lower court in Pepke v United States holding Philippine islands ceased to be foreign territory after the peace treaty, making fourteen diamond rings imported for the United States domestic merchandise免 duties. Dec 2 Washington and mentions dissent by Justices Gray Shiras White and McKenna. Also notes habeas corpus denial in Bixsert case and minority dissent in Dooley case.
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McKenna
Porto Rico
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Unite
Supreme Court
District Court of the
Thact
Theie
Chine
Puller
Senate
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Lacombe
Second Dooley Case Upheld Porto Rico Exports Duties
The Supreme Court sustains the Dooley decisions on taxing goods shipped to Porto Rico under the Foraker Act. Justice Brown holds Porto Rico not foreign territory, making shipments tet exports. the decision affirms the lower court, with Justice White concurring separately. The ruling clarifies tariff authority without endorsing export duties.
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Porto Rico
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United
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Congress
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Justice Brown
Justice White
Dutier
Opened Charleston Exposition with Grand Parade and Roosevelt Message
South Carolina and West Indian Exposition opened today in Charleston with a large military civic parade, ceremonies at the auditorium, and Governor McSweeney and Chauncey M Depew among speakers. President Roosevelt sent a formal reply as the exposition opened, with Utah planned as the first state day.
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M. FR Mc Sweeney
Chauncey M. Depew
United States Eerstor
New York
Bmnith
Wagoner
Executive Mansion
Washington
Roosevelt
Utah
Exposition Aims to Display Southern Manufacturing Progress
The exposition seeks a full, representative display of manufacturing and commercial potential in the southern states, addressing a cotton goods surplus and shifting markets. It features seven grand buildings including cotton and commerce palaces, agriculture, administration, and transportation, with government displays and a sunken garden court. Mrs. Sarah Calhoun Simonds heads the women's department under John C. Calhoun’s lineage.
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Congress
Exposition Company
Buffalo
Sarah Calhoun Simonds
Jobo C. Calhoun
Revenue dispute over Porto Rico duties under Dingley act
Dooley Smith & Co sued in the Southern District of New York to recover 14 dollars collected in San Juan under the 1900 Porto Rico revenue act. The U S government demurred, Judge Luncombe sustained the demurrer on jurisdiction and sufficiency, case carried to the Supreme Court challenging congressional power under the constitution.
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Luncombe
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Bealey
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Qos Oa
No Electric Road Franchise Granted Through Douglas County
County commissioners close the incident on a Topeka and Kansas City electric railroad franchise offer. A letter from Douglas County Clerk George A. Flory confirms the county was not granted the franchise, with Leavenworth and Wyandotte clerks noting no right of way secured there. Shawnee County reportedly lacking final right of way ends the matter. Chairman Kelsey states no formal documents are under consideration and the case is closed.
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Unserstand
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Denmark and United States reach mule of Danish West Indies
Copenhagen Dec 2 a full agreement has been reached between Denmark and the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies. The treaty will likely be signed soon in Washington. The price is fixed between four and five million dollars.
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Danish West Indies
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Hudson sells home as Fassler buys J. K. Hudson mansion
Armin Fassler, principal owner of the Inter-Opean Flouring mill, bought the J. K. Hudson mansion at Ninth and Tyler streets through 3. M. Wood & Co. He plans to take possession before spring and move in at once. Fassler had long hoped to build a white brick residence on Polk Street behind the Hudson house but will not proceed until he disposes of the site. The price and other details relate to the estate of Lewin Best’s widow, with H. Pattison of the Kansas Creamery Company, whose lease expires July 1, involved in the surrounding arrangements.
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Pugilist Dutch Heiniger Dies After Fight Injury
Chicago reports August Heiniger known as Dutch dies at St Elizabeth hospital from injuries suffered after last Friday’s bout with James Drisco at Aurora Athletic Club. He died as coroner’s investigation proceeds. Detoit police hold Drisco pending outcome.
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Heiniger
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Aurora Athletic Club
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Sunday Bull Fight Opens in Juarez Amid Carnage
Three thousand Americans attended the opening bull fight season at Juarez across the border in Mexico. The show featured a tame exhibition as bulls gore three horse riders, with two bulls slain. Real estate listing follows, then Harvard athletic receipts report.
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Fate of the Missionaries Credited With Some Probability
A World dispatch from Washington reports doubts over the fate of two missionary women held by Bulgarians. American board representatives cite reasons supporting possible survival and seek assurances before ransom terms. Negotiations broke over demands for proof of life and authorization to proceed, amid conflicting signals and potential delays.
War Likely as Maneuver Ships Sent From Hamburg
A Hamburg telegram reported by The Tribune London correspondent says three canoes of wen and ammunition will be dispatched this week from Hamburg for Howth America. Two ships head for Chill and one for the Argentian, all rigged by the same agent under Buenos Aires instructions. More shipments are expected soon as war between the two republics looms.
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Taver Case Heads To Higher Court
Barbara Taver seeks to overturn a renewed district court judgment of $15,000 against the Bella estate. Attorney Tudwe A Bergen for Bergen & Dana stated the suit could move to the supreme court if the judgment is secured, with P J Borebrake as administrator noting the potential for the estate to pursue further actions for services rendered.
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