Evolution of House Rules in the American Congress
A historical overview of how House rules evolved from the early speakers like Henry Clay through Reed and Cannon. It traces the growth of Speaker power, the use of previous questions, quorum counts, and the Rules Committee, noting shifts under Clay, Randall, Blaine, Reed, Crisp, and Henderson, and foreshadowing a potential rule revision by Cannon or voter action. The piece emphasizes the balance between party leadership and procedural safeguards shaping modern legislative action.
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Charles F Crisp
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Dr Peters Talks With Women The Woman and Her Business
Dr Peters delivers guidance on women advancing in business stressing effort over luck. She urges starting at the bottom, proving reliability, avoiding late nights, pursuing intelligent work, and valuing character over salary. She cautions against society leisure and emphasizes sustained self discipline.
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CHATFIELD-TAYLOR HONORED BY ITALY AND FRANCE
Victor Emmanuel grants the Order of the Crown of Italy to Chicago writer Chingo Chatfield-Taylor for spreading Italian culture and works of Carlo Galdoni. The French government awards the Legion of Honor to Chatfield-Taylor, reflecting recognition of his literary biographical efforts on Molere.
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Confederate Choir to Open Season at Confederate Hall
A Washington Confederate choir organized to preserve old time Southern songs plans its inaugural concert at Confederate Hall on Friday evening. Featured songs include Sweet and Low I'se Gwine Back to Dixie and Masses In the Cold Cold Ground with Mrs J Griff Edwards of Portsmouth assisting.
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Lolle Willams Simms
Mra Ilsson
Missionary Society Meets at Hamline Church
Hamline ancillary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its last meeting of the year yesterday at Hamline Church. Mrs Da Towner presided, with brief addresses by Mrs Parks and Mrs Quinter. Reports noted missionary reach and children’s care commitments, as well as Christmas-box plans. A musical program featured soloist Mabel Maney, and Mrs Marti spoke on the race problem. Lunch followed, with afternoon sessions led by Mrs Clara Roach, who announced the January 6 quarterly meeting and heard Miss M Jennigs Carroll and Mr John Sanford announce a society wedding in Baltimore.
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Bristol
South America
Prince Miguel of Braganza tied to loaned marriage plan
A report in the Hirlap claims Prince Miguel of Braganza and Miss Anita Stewart of New York were the focus of a syndicate loan tied to a marriage. The contract allegedly demanded a fifth of Miss Stewart’s £4.5 million dowry, with Miguel offering to repay principal plus interest. The tale extends to rival schemes involving Prince Francis Joseph and Miss Marjorie Gould, plus other high society intrigues and foreign money lenders.
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Paris
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Marjorie
George Gould
Society Notes: Wedding Plans and Local Events
Guests include Miss Marthe Bowers Miss Margaret Worthington Miss Leonora Finley Miss Margaret Draper Miss Vindora Clover Miss Gladys Hinckley Miss Laure Merriam and Louise Cromwel as Laura Sylvester’s daughter Mrs Richard Sylvester. Carleton L Wood of Asics NY will wed Laura Sylvester tonight at 7 at the Church of the Ascension followed by a reception at Rauscher's. Chevy Chase Hunt set for Kensington MD this afternoon starting at 3.
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Margaret Worthington
Mitt Leonora
Finley
Margaret Draper
Vindora Clover
Gladys Hinckley
Laure Merriam
Louise Cromwel
Laura Sylvester
Richard Sylvester
Carleton L. Wood
Asics
Church of the Ascension
Rauschers
Chevy Chase Hunt
Kensington Md
Social News From Washington Europe Arrivals and New York Encounters
Mrs Lawrence Townsend and Miss Yvonne Townsend return from Europe to Washington with Mr Downsend meeting them in New York, while Miss Marion Wite plans to visit New York before the season. The Lapland carried Mr and Mrs Hutchins of Washington and Mrs Wilson to events, as Ambassadorship plans unfold for Henry Lane Wilson in Mexico. William Strong takes an apartment at the Balfour with his son for the winter in Washington. Mrs E Gregory of Salisbury arrives to attend a bond meeting of the Nacional Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, with other arrivals including Miss Eleni Sikellatos and Penelope Sikheanos. The Williams Biddle engagement is announced, Miss Julia Rush Biddle to Charlton Henry. Princess Olov of Russia at the Plaza draws attention and a Harvard Club portrait incident stirs curiosity. Vanderbilt kinship and social galas spark chatter as officials scrutinize trunks of Eleanor Terradell. Mrs Knowland and Mrs Randolph visit Washington. Frances and Richard Percy Hines announce their upcoming marriage.
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Julia Rush Biddle
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Alexander Biddle
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