Evolution of House Rules in the American Congress
A condensed history traces how the House rules evolved from the era of Henry Clay through Reed and Carlisle to the present, showing how Speakers built power, the role of the Committee on Rules, and the looming question of rule revision under Cannon. The piece links past leaders to current tensions over procedural control and potential reforms before the next election.
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Asher C Hinds
Cannon
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Link
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PooRaker
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Democratic Party
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Belfer
John G Carlisle
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Thomas F Reed
Heazstroves
Reed
Charles F Crisp
Henderson
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Committee On Rules
Dr Peters Talks With Women The Woman and Her Business
Dr Peters urges women to rise from bottom roles through diligent work and strong character. She warns against late nights socializing and champions education, self discipline, and reliable performance as path to advancement, noting industry rewards come from effort over pay. The talk centers on women in business and notes “The Woman Who Smokes” as a referenced topic.
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Benjamin ‘Frank
Ana
Mertz
Lusium
Petermill
Chatfield Taylor Honored by Victor Emmanuel for Crown Order
Victor Emmanuel conferred the Order of the Crown on Chicago writer Chingo Chatfield-Taylor on December 7 in recognition of promoting Carlo Galdoni etchings. The same coverage notes the French government awarding the Legion of Honor to Mr Chatfield-Taylor, with talk of a forthcoming biography on Molere.
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Victor Emmanuel
Chicago
Chingo
Hobart
Confederate Choir To Open at Confederate Hall Friday
A Washington Confederate choir, auxiliary to Southern groups in the city, will present its initial concert at Confederate Hall Friday evening. The program features old-time Southern songs including Sweet and Low and I'se Gwine Back to Dixie, with Mrs J Griff Edwards of Portsmouth Va assisting. Washington members listed include Mrs Bradley McDuffie, Miss Lillian Chonowith, Miss Rosalie Small, and other officers and ladies, with additional participants from regional talents.
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Confederate Hall
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J Griff Edwards
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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
Hamline ancillary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its last meeting of the year yesterday at Hamline Church. Mrs Da Towner presided and Mrs Parks led services. Reports on missions and appeals for Christmas boxes were heard. An afternoon program featured Mrs Roach and a talk on The Race Problem. A wedding in Baltimore, Md occurred that day.
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Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Hamline Church
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Parks
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Bre Moulton
Koohogev
Chitirey
Horkogey
Mabel Maney
Marti
Gi Wag ' Che
Brisetol
Bristol
South America
Magnate Princes and Heiress Marriages in Turbulent Syndicate Plot
Report from The Hirlap outlines a web of loans, marriages, and claims surrounding Prince Miguel of Braganza and Miss Anita Stewart of New York. A syndicate of French and Arab money lenders allegedly funded Miguel’s courtship and wedding with Stewart, seeking repayment via dowry and prestige.
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Anita Stewart
New York
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Fortugal
Meiie
Etc & Tak
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Jamea
Henry ‘Bouth
Tt Io
Mise Stewart
Spon
Tulloch Castle
Dingwall
Scotland
Wei'sen
Prince Miguel File Pride
Mre J Smith
Paris
Proce Francis Joseph
Braganze
Marjorie
George Gould
Society notes hold wedding plans and social events
Society column lists guests for Miss Laura Sylvester’s wedding to Carleton L. Wood of Asics New York at the Church of the Ascension this evening with a reception at Rauscher’s. Nearby, the Chevy Chase Hunt convenes at Kensington Maryland at 3 PM this afternoon.
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Laura Sylvester
Richard Sylvester
Carleton L. Wood
Asics
Church of the Ascension
Rauschers
Chevy Chase Hunt
Kensington Md
Washington welcomes Europe travelers amid social season
Mrs Lawrence Townsend and Miss Yvonne Townsend return to Washington with Mr Downsend from New York after several months in Europe. The party includes Miss Marion Wite and Mr Duncan, and other notables such as Mrs Wilson and Mr Henry Lane Wilson. The crowds linger on social pages noting engagements, arrivals, and plans for the season in the capital.
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Raymond Duncan
Menathan Duncan
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Yvonne Townsend
Europe
Washington
Downsend
New York
Marion Wite
Lapland
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