Evolution of House Rules Through Speakers in Congress
A historical overview traces how the House rules grew from early reliance on the speaker and clerk to established procedures shaped by leaders like Henry Clay Reed and Cannon. It notes key shifts, including previous questions, committee power, quorum counts, and the push toward a more liberal procedural system in the current Congress.
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Asher C Hinds
Cannon
Henry Clay
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Aervici Pa
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England
Congress
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New Orleans
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Cray
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Owrser
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Jobert
Noher
Link
Oael
Medivertt
PooRaker
Thad Sven Phe
Democratic Party
Jones
Senate
Belfer
John G Carlisle
Carlisle
Thomas F Reed
Heazstroves
Reed
Charles F Crisp
Henderson
Dr Peters Talks With Women The Woman and Her Business
Dr Peters discusses women's path in business urging women to start at bottom, work hard, and prove themselves. Emphasizes intelligent effort, self discipline, education, and balancing recreation with work. Warns against social distraction and promotes long term character over short term pay.
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Benjamin ‘Frank
Ana
Mertz
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Petermill
CHATFIELD-TAYLOR HONORED BY VICTOR EMMANUEL
Victor Emmanuel awards the Order of the Crown to Chicago writer Chingo Chatfield-Taylor for promoting Italian art and Carlo Galdoni’s works in America. The article notes he is preparing a biography of Molere and mentions another honor from the French government, the Legion of Honor, conferred on Chatfield-Taylor.
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Victor Emmanuel
Chicago
Chingo
Hobart
Confederate Choir Organizes in Washington for Old Southern Songs
A Confederate choir formed in Washington aims to preserve old Southern songs as an aid to local Southern groups. The inaugural concert is set for Confederate Hall on Friday, featuring songs such as Sweet and Low and I'se Gwine Back to Dixie, with Mrs J Griff Edwards of Portsmouth assisting and numerous Washington members listed among officers and participants.
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Confederate Hall
Dilie
J Griff Edwards
Portamouth
North
Focal Chow
Washington Choir
Bradley McDuffie
Lillian Chonowith
Rosalie Small
Ley
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Lolle Willams Simms
Mra Ilsson
Missionary Society Meets at Hamline Church Gathering
Hamline ancillary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its last year meeting at Hamline Church. Mrs Da Towner presided and Mrs Parks led services. reports and appeals were given urging support for foreign missions and Christmas boxes. Afternoon talks covered the race problem and missionary needs in the country.
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Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Hamline Church
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Parks
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Dees
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Koohogev
Chitirey
Horkogey
Mabel Maney
Marti
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Brisetol
Bristol
South America
Principe Miguel Braganza Linked to Dowry Debt Saga
A report in the Hirlap alleges Prince Miguel of Braganze and Miss Anita Stewart married recently under a contract with a syndicate of French and Arabian lenders. The syndicate allegedly loaned funds for the nuptials and seeks repayment with interest, claiming a fifth of Stewart's dowry. Miguel declines that share, offering to return the principal with interest. The piece also mentions a parallel marriage pursuit by Prince Francis Joseph of Braganze toward Miss Marjorie Gould, with related loans and contracts.
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Anita Stewart
New York
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Jamea
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Mre J Smith
Paris
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Braganze
Marjorie
George Gould
Society Couples Celebrate As Ascension Nuptials Near Kensington
Miss Laura Sylvester, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Sylvester, will wed Carleton L Wood of Asics NY at the Church of the Ascension this evening at 7. A small reception follows at Rauscher’s. The Chevy Chase Hunt hosts a ride at Kensington Md this afternoon at 3.
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M Jennigs Carroll
Baltimore
BM Jennings Carrol
Johns Carroll
Johns Sanford
W. Knight Sanford
Blenheim
Tome
Waad
Brook
Misa Carroll
Willian Lanahen
T D Kenny
Bt. Ann's Catholic Church
Laura Sylvester
Richard Sylvester
Carleton L. Wood
Asics
Church of the Ascension
Rauschers
Chevy Chase Hunt
Kensington Md
Randolph
Frances
Richard Percy Hines
Pauls Church
Washington arrivals highlight European season amid society travel
Mrs Lawrence Townsend and Miss Yvonne Townsend return to Washington with Mr Downsend. Miss Marion Wite joins from Lapland for a New York visit before the season. The party includes Mr and Mrs Hutchins of Washington and Mrs Wilson, wife of ambassador Henry Lane Wilson, heading to Mexico. Williams Strong takes an apartment at the Balfour for the winter. Mrs E Gregory of Salisbury NC attends a bond meeting of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution as vice president general. The gathering features dancers and musicians linked to Greek culture, with Eleni Sikell artench engaging at the Royal Theater in Athens. Other social notes mention Miss Julia Rush Biddle’s engagement to Charlton Henry, plans at Biddle homes, and high society sightings of the Russian princess at the Plaza social scene along with Vanderbilt relatives and New York social fixtures.
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Yvonne Townsend
Europe
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Downsend
New York
Marion Wite
Lapland
E . Gregory
Salisbury
Overman
Nacional Society
Daughters of the American Volution
Gregory
Cochran
Dre
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Alexander Williams Biddle
Philadelphia
Julia Rush Biddle
Mc “Charlton Henry
Biddle
John Porn Brock
Drexat Pau
Christing Biddle
Alexander Biddle
Miss Biddle
Paut
Wizarbeth W Henry
Henry
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University of Pennsylvania
Filesdelphia Cricket Club
Racquet Club
Germantown Cricket Club
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