Break Up of the Cabinet Signals Postmaster General Resignation
Washington Dec 17 Charles Emor th resigned as Postmaster General and Henry C Payne of Wisconsin was named his successor. The move signals shifts in the McKinley Roosevel t era with Secretary Hay Long and Hitchcock likely to depart while Root Knox and Wilson stay. The administration seeks allies among party leaders and bankers as it reshapes the cabinet.
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Washington
Charles Emorth
Cabinet Ie
Henry C. Payne
Wisbin
Tan
Minitter
Smith Ris
McKinley
Hay
Gage
Hitchcock
Root
Knox
Wilson
Long
Navy
Hanna
Philadelphia
Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Lena
Lator Hanna
White House
Smith
Foraker
Ohio
Kohlsaat
Chicago Record-Herald
Treasury
Treasury Department
Presi
Monroe Doctrine Debate Shapes Venezuela and Germany Moves
In Wassiveton on December 17 the North Atlantic Squadron plans a southern cruise with an undetermined port stop. Officials fear a German squadron in Venezuelan waters will influence US posture toward debts and sovereignty, while asserting the United States would protest any long or temporary seizure of Venezuelan land or ports.
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Wassiveton
Venezuelan
Germany
Venezuela
Coriantinaneiera
Vencznela
South American
Castro
la Guayra
United States
Porotille
Fate of the Petitions Sent to Congress
The article notes a flood of petitions to Congress during the long recess. Many petitions advocate monogamy over polygamy, with vast numbers mailed from cities towns and rural posts. It says most petitions will clutter Senate files without immediate action on proposed legislation.
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Congress
Wasuxetan
D. C
Senate
Probate hearing set for estate of P Lonergan and admin issued
In Probate Court today the account of Bart Orndorff as administrator of the estate of P Lonergan was filed with a hearing scheduled for December 7 at 10 oclock. Letters of administration were issued to Knox Corbett as administrator of the estate of Juana Soza.
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Bart Orndorff
P. Lonergan
Knox Corbett
Juana
The Young Idea Taught to Shoot at the Railroad's Expense
The Union Pacific Railroad petitions courts claiming it must fund education in sparsely settled Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming. It cites a Cheyenne county district with only six school age children, where a family home serves as a schoolroom and the mother teaches with most of the tax funded by the railroad. Coal costs and a caboose residence complicate the district’s finances, prompting similar possible suits in other communities.
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Omana
Union Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Circus Owner's Novel Wooing Wins a Bride
In Mount Carmel Indiana John Robinson Jr proprietor of the John Robinson circus marries Miss Oliver Harper after a summer romance. He sent gifts to gauge her interest and she later won a floral parade queen contest amid ballot voting. The couple plans a bridal tour in Chicago. Pianos advertised with special inducements from Zellner Piano Company.
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Cennes
Ind
Mount Carmel
John Robinson, Jr
Oliver Harper
Robinson
John Robinson
Harper
the Elks of Mount Carmel
Bailot
Neccssary
Chicago
Weather report from Tucson by Observer Wetmore
The Tucson weather report notes a clear sky with northerly to westerly wind. Temperature readings include a high barometer and a low minimum, with conditions moderating through the day.
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Tucson
E. L. Wetmore
Cresceus Arrives in Tucson to Meet Fans at Driving Park
Cresceus king of trotters arrives in Tucson from Los Angeles aboard a special express car with five horses owned by George Ketchum. The party, including trainers, family, and staff, plans racing at Driving Park with several local entries and potential visitors from Phoenix and Albuquerque.
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George Ketcham
Union Driving Park
Tucson
Creceus
George Ketchum
Cresceus
Los Angeles
Trotter
Crescens
Ketchum
Mike the
Tramp
Silver Bow
Miracle
Little Maid
Mr. Ketchum
Tim Murnam
Toledo
Ohio
Mr Murnam
Mr Ketchum
E M. Greene
Ed Mitchell
Joe McDonald
Orndorff
Knox Corbett
Albuquerque
Dallas
Texas
Jack Moore
Phoenix
Billy Baker
Dr. Hughes
D. Wooddell
Black Patti
Billy Cook
Surprise
George Clutchpaugh
W. C. Greene
Thomas Rysdyck
Rysdych
First Debate Opens For Philippine Revenue Bill In House
The first session debate on a bill to provide temporary revenues for the Philippines began in the House in Washington. Speaker Payne led the majority opening. minority leader Richardson was ill and Swason of Virginia spoke for the Democrats. The session opened with oath-taking for DeArmond and Broussard, and the House moved into committee of the whole on the Philippine revenue measure.
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Washington, D. C
Sesson
Philippines
Payne
Richardson
Swason
Virginia
Messrs DeArmond
Missouri
Broussard
Louisiana
House
van Diver
Cooper
Tex
Schley
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Wisconsin
Hanna Machine
Union Pacific
Circus Ownner
Zellner Piano Company
Local Weather Report
Trotters
Arizona
J. D. Moore
Uniea Park Driving Club
Tucsea
Peje
W. E. Felix Department Store
E. Congress St
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