Debate Over Beigham Roberts Case Ends With Vote
The House voted 809 to 80 to appoint a special committee to investigate Beigham H. Roberts, Utah’s elected representative. Roberts was excluded from proceedings until reports are completed, while debates highlighted partisan divides and attacks on character.
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Historic Mississippi blaze devastates Rosenbaum building
A major fire in Ridgeland Mississippi on December 6 destroyed the Rosenbaum building in the heart of the business district, damaging adjacent structures and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Firefighters contained the blaze within a single city block as flames engulfed surrounding properties including the Handley Wyatt building and the Southern hotel area. The article notes injuries and a patient described as Moody facing breathing difficulties but expected to recover.
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Reading of the President's Message Dominates Senate Session
The Senate spent about three hours reading the President's message with little debate. News of the death of Roce oe Monroe of Nebraska prompted sincere regret among senators who knew him well. A formal resolution of sorrow was adopted in tribute.
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Republicans Discuss Plans to Advance Financial Bill
About 160 Republican members met to discuss methods for advancing the financial bill. Mr. Payne of New York outlined drafting steps, while Overstreet of Indiana defended the bill. Questions focused on depreciation, gold standards, and treasury implications. caucus adjourned to continue this afternoon. National Treasury reported cash balance of 386,110,104 and reserve of 926,056,077.
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Death by own action referenced in early 19th century report
Fragmentary notice describes a 1800s era death by own action linked to a governor named Larrati¢a of Towa, with mentions of cotton mills in New England and a Shillito voyage, plus a Norwegian incident on November 20. The text is unclear and includes many garbled phrases.
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Fragmentary OCR of political and maritime notes
Unclear text mixes political reform discussion with a resignation note and a crime claim, plus a Manila shipwreck from a British steamer near Hong Kong. Names appear garbled. mentions include a house session, bills, Mario Butterfield Sanders, and a case of fondling allegations. Strong maritime and royal references hint at broader context.
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Censorship Tensions Amid Boer War Reports
Dec 6 report from the Morning Post notes censorship remains strict with virtually no events allowed except within besieged garrisons. Boers wear Red Cross badges to hide ammunition delivery and use white flags to mislead British commanders, while cavalry mobilization and emergency preparations are discussed.
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British admiral blamed for delay at Ladysmith
A London special dispatch censures Admiral Sir Robert Harris for the delay in sending Captain Beott and Captain Lambton to Ladysmith during the Cape of Good Hope and West African squadron operations. The note argues that arriving earlier could have altered a critical moment in the siege.
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Gohera Yule Returns to England after Natal campaign
The Daily Mail notes Colonel W A Yule who succeeded General Sir William Manyenne in Natal was wounded at Talana Hill and promoted to major general on the staff. He travels to England as reporting from Mafeking confirms ongoing operations near Langera and Mafeking with Allied forces holding Strong Ridge.
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Boiler Explodes At Joliet Steel Plant Injuring Men
Frightful boiler blast at the Joliet Illinois Steel Company mill injures several workers. Fireman John McBride is blown 15 feet. William Meanila and others feared dead. Two other reports mention a schoolhouse arson and a fatal derailment with seven dead.
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Bubonic Plague Sparks Pan American Unrest Outlook
Kingston reports ominous outlook as bubonic plague spreads from South America. Western republics face political unrest amid a looming financial crisis. Peru and Bolivia see revolts over forced currency, while Colombia endures civil strife and trade paralysis.
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Filipino Attack Drags on American Garrison in Vigan Province
Manila reports an insurgent forge about 800 strong attacked a 200 man American garrison at Vigan in South Hocos. Auterting losses were eight killed with many wounded. After fierce fighting the Filipinos were driven off through red mountains, leaving 85 dead and Dol tine Bisbee reinforcing the region as small detachments of General Young's troops operate in Abra province.
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Beet Sugar Men Disturbed Over Free Sugar Prospect
Delegates from sugar factories across California Oregon Washington Nebraska Iowa Colorado Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Ohio and New York met at the American Beet Sugar Manufacturer Association annual gathering in Omaha Nebraska. They report industry growth in the past two years but fear free sugar from insular dependencies. Factories ready to order worth millions are paused by this uncertainty as the association rails against President McKinley s free sugar plan and plans a vigorous campaign.
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New York Pressed for Democratic National Convention
The Tribune reports James G. Johnson of the Democratic executive committee says New York seeks the Democratic national convention and will mount a strong effort. Eastern Democrats favor the move, arguing it benefits the party, with Tammany Hall expected to cover expenses and fund a larger campaign than Milwaukee Kansas City or other western towns.
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Precautionary Measure Held Up Willowdene by Louisiana Health Office
New Orleans health officials decided to hold the steamship Willowdene for quarantine due to bubonic plague risk after loading cargo from Santos Brazil. The ship will be disinfected before entry to the city to safeguard public health.
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Court action seeks order against county officials
A historical legal notice describes a filing against county commissioners Wrol W. Baheer Burrell and George W. Cibsod. The plaintiffs seek to compel compliance with an order to remove funds and deliver the county records to Motroe county. The case path shows the appeal to the supreme court after judgments against the commissioners and others.
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Willard's Claim in High Court for Property Advance
Ex-State Senator Jatt e Willard sues to recover $9,880 allegedly advanced for his late wife’s property improvements. The circuit court previously ruled against him. the case now moves forward with Willard seeking repayment from the estate. The surrounding notices mention gas supply failure in Crawfordsville and assorted local items.
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Jealous Husband Fires at Wife in Bedford Boardinghouse
Edward Parisi Sr attempted to kill his wife at a Bedford boardinghouse by firing at her as she wrote at a table. The shot wounded her in the body though she fled upstairs and survived. He fled but was later located. his intent appeared to be self harm as well.
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Kentuc ky Canvassing Board Returns and Next Governor
The Kentucky canvassing board debated the right to review returns filed with the secretary of state by counties. Taylor led with 2,893 votes and Goob had 19,831. If the board cannot go behind the returns a governor will be certified. otherwise the contest will go to the state legislature next month.
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Kenley Miner Accused of Violating Court Injunction
Kelley, a nonunion miner, was arrested in Fort Smith Arkansas and brought to Springfield Illinois by a US marshal. He appeared before Judge Allen in the US District Court and posted a $1000 bond. He is charged with violating an injunction related to the Carterville riot last summer that left several nonunion miners dead or wounded.
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Missouri Supreme Court Holds Police Pay Writ Constitutional
Jefferson City Mo Dec 8 The Missouri supreme court has ruled the St Louis police law from last session constitutional and issued a mandamus to City Auditor Mason to promptly pay several hundred Haw police. Also reports grain and livestock price updates from Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago with various wheat corn oats cattle hogs and lambs figures across markets.
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