One Man Balance of Power in Ohio Senate Looms
The Ohio legislature faces a balanced upper chamber with 18 Republicans, 18 Democrats, and one independent, as Senator Lamb rises as a pivotal figure. The Providence Journal notes Lamb could become the chamber’s focal point, aligning with either party by conviction, marking a potential landmark in state politics.
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Crett
United States
William Mahone
Virginia
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Bailey urged Senate reform and four unworthy seats
The piece lauds Senator Bailey as a poised debater and constitutional scholar while urging him to name the four senators he claimed were unworthy. It questions how he can make such a sweeping accusation without identifying the individuals and argues for a more concrete explanation from the Texas statesman.
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Joseph Weldon Bailey
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Tecas
Alles
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Mitchell
Oregon
Burton
Kansas
Joseph Weldon Lalley
Joseph Ralph Burton
Teas
Mr Burgess' Vision In House Resolution No 4
Mr Burgess of Texas advances a joint resolution urging the President to seek a treaty with European powers for neutralizing the Philippines and establishing an independent government there. The speaker brands the Philippines an encumbrance and peril, but lauds Burgess as a poet and dreamer rather than a realist.
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Texas
Philippine Islands
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Ames
United States
Foreign Civil Service Compared With France and Paraguay
The article compares the U S civil service with France and Paraguay noting France requires citizenship, competitive exams, and long hours with pensions. salaries start modestly but purchasing power is higher, and retirement provisions encourage honesty. Paraguay allows heads of departments to appoint freely with limited holidays and no paid vacation, while workers face long winter hours and six months sick pay.
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United States
France
Paraguay
Sto Tam
Keep Commission debate on crop reports and reforms
The piece reviews Keep Commission proposals to overhaul crop report collection, contrasting with the Agriculture Department’s system. It notes ginners and Congress debates, criticizes cost and usefulness, and highlights continued resistance to persistent, costly machinery. It also mentions various political musings and unrelated brief items.
House Speaker Claims Majority Voice Traps Debate
A critical report on the first day of the present Congress session notes the Speaker's stance that the House is where the majority’s will speaks directly without mediation. An Iowa inquiry shows the minority cannot access reasoning behind Senate amendments, as the chamber advances a conference motion with little scrutiny. The Panama Canal appropriation bill proceeds without full information, prompting later revelations from the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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John Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
Voice of the People
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Goines
Iowa
Hepburn
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Senate fight looms over Santo Domingo treaty ratification
Omaha Bee reports strong opposition in the Senate to ratifying the Santo Domingo treaty. Critics fear a new policy that could force the United States to act as debt collector for foreign creditors to Latin American nations, creating burdens and potential foreign pressure on future cases.
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The Man-with-the-Hoe and the Santa Fe Agent Dialog
A humorous Dallas News piece follows the Man-with-the-Hoe as he debates freight rates with a Santa Fe Railroad agent at Cameron. He learns Gainesville and Galveston distances, asks why shorter routes cost more, and learns of the Houston differential before the cotton question ends unresolved.
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Paulus Morton and the Great Freight Ride Tale
From the New York Mail a humorous sketch recalls Paulus Morton the boy riding a great freight train. He is teased by President Roosevelt and told he will become a government agent. The tale ends with a wish that the father might get a reward for the boy’s adventures.
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Reforms to Result From Insurance Investigation
A 1903 Washington Port piece previews New York insurance inquiry outcomes. It notes possible end of the inquiry next week, with a January return to session and options to renew via a commission or district attorney. It outlines expected committee findings on competition, investment practices, and potential barriers or state controls, plus the need for preapproval and accountability in large investments.
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Morgan Home From Russia
J P Morgan Jr and family returned on the Oceanic to spend the holidays in Gay, while Morgan Sr met relatives at the dock. He had joined bankers to float a Russian loan but avoided it due to unsettled conditions though a new attempt would follow. He noted cables exaggerate Russia’s trouble but cited bloodshed and a possible move toward constitutional government.
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Million Dollar Baby Born to Clark Family in San Mateo
A baby girl, weighing in at an astonishing one million dollars in potential settlement, is born to Charisse W. Clark and spouse near Ban Mateo. Her grandfather Senator W A Clark of Montana vows to fund the trust. this marks the first issue from the Clark Charles union.
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Amelia Batson Dead Mother of U S Minister to Turkey
Pittsburg Pa Dec 2 Mrs Amelia Batson mother of John G A Leishman minister to Turkey died today at a relative's home. She was 73 and had been an invalid for 12 years. Leishman cables leaving for home. Funeral arrangements waiting arrival.
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Pittsburg
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Roosevelt Plan Endorsed by Knoxville Daughters of Confederacy
At a Knoxville meeting the United Daughters of the Confederacy endorsed President Roosevelt s plan for federal care of Southern graves and urged coordinated action by sister chapters and memorial associations across the South. The discussion followed the President s recent recommendation.
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Russia Shipping Gold Sparks Berlin Speculation
Berlin reports heavy gold receipts from St. Petersburg at the Imperial Bank of Germany. About 0,000,0 00 arrived yesterday, with last bank returns showing about $7,000,000. The movement may rise to $25,000,000. Financiers speculate on causes from strengthening Russian balances to redeeming German held treasury notes. Authorities offer varying explanations and deny imminent debt default.
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Mendébohr Bank of
Ito Plans for Korea As Adviser to a Free Path
London dispatch quotes Marquis Ito in Tokyo saying he intends to uphold the imperial dignity of Korea and guide reform with patience. He stresses not forcing changes but fostering education and voluntary compliance while remaining adviser to Korea. The report notes Marquis Batonji, head of the constitutionalists, assigned to form a new Japanese cabinet.
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Dissolution of Japanese Fleet and Shifts in Command
Tokyo reports the combined Japanese fleet dissolved with Admiral Togo named president of the navy general staff. Field Marshal Oyama resumes presidency of the general staff as Manchurian army headquarters are dissolved. An order reorganizes resident general ships to Korea, Emperor direct command, while Marquis Ito is appointed president general of Seoul amid signs of a new cabinet by Marquis Saffonji.
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Togo
Oyama
Korea
Ito
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Lady Watt on the Stand in Watt Murder Trial
London reports Lady Violet Watt testified for Hugh Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp as defense evidence in the murder case of Watt and Beauchamp’s divorced wives. She described the witnesses’ statements, swore she heard the detective Marshall threaten to “make it hot” for Watt unless a bribe letter was produced.
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London
Hugh Watt
Tnetting
Agenta
Jule Wate
Regingla Beauchamp
Violet Watt
Marshall
Watt
Polton
Linotype Dispute Reaches Court Over Rights
London December 2 The dispute between American and British Linotype companies moves toward trial after motions on trademark infringement and register validity were heard before a judge in chancery. Witnesses will be called to support their positions in the upcoming proceedings.
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Farrar Sings Wagnerian Role Before Kaiser in Boston
Geraldine Farrar of Boston made her first Wagnerian appearance as Elizabeth in Tannhauser at the royal opera. She received five recalls after the second act and six more at the finale, amid hearty royal applause from the Kaiser and Empress. The monarch showed keen interest and left the royal box to join observers in a nearer box to enjoy the performance.
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Belgium demands surrender of would be assassin Joris
The Belgian legation asks Edward Joris be handed to Belgian consular authorities for trial under the 1839 treaty. The Porte objects and expects trouble. Joris, a Belgian, is accused with three others of taking part in an attempted assassination last July and were sentenced to death on December 18 by a native court.
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Des
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Tral
Porte
Joris
Hungarian Premier Resigns Cabinet Seeks Emperor Confidence
Vienna Dec 20 Premier Fejervary tendered the resignation of the entire Hungarian cabinet after an audience with Emperor Francis Joseph It is believed he hopes to secure the Emperor’s expression of confidence which could lead to the resignation being withdrawn Fejervary aims to preserve the cabinet by gaining imperial support.
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Prince of Pless Created Duke Not Transferable
Prince of Pless was made a duke by Exmperor William, a title not inheritable by descendants. His eldest son, Prince Henry of Mars, married Mary Cornwallis of Berlin, a marriage linking noble lines.
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Oregon Senator Gearin Attends Washington Welcome Scene
In Washington last evening Senator Gearin reached the New Willard and planned to take an unexpired term. He hailed from Indiana roots and Oregon ties, a Notre Dame educated lawyer with a practice once tied to Mitchell and Dolph. He predicts Democratic strength ahead and notes Gov Chamberlain's popularity amid political shifts.
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Jono Me Gearin
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Gearin
Washington
Willard
Gearing
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Plains
Portland
Salem
Notre Dame College
Mitchell and Dolph
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Taft as Guest of Honor at Geographical Society Dinner
Secretary Taft was the guest of honor at the Geographical Society annual dinner held last night at the New Willard. About 30 guests attended, including members of the diplomatic corps, Senators, and Representatives, with notable speakers such as Lloyd C Griscom, Charles F. Scott, Antohy Piaia, and Walter Wellman addressing the gathering.
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Diplomate Corps
Gacovary
Taft
Willie S. Moore
Urean
Lioyd C Griscom
Japan
Charles F. Scott
Kamas
Anthoy Piaia
Ziegler
Interstate Commerce Commission Rules Reasonable Rates
Commissioner Cotke writes for the ICC holding that South Carolina and Georgia rates in the RC Brabham case against Atlantic Coast Line and Charleston and Western Carolina are reasonably tied to interstate traffic but not conclusive. Railroads may show a far return on value used for public convenience. case suggests interstate rates may be unreasonable in view of all facts. Plus a jumble of adike quotes and stray lines from The Chicago News and various innuendos about social mores and marriage.
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Dallas
Tex
Congress
Lange
Keek Commission
Europe
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Ell Ua
Wilson
Keep Commission
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Cotkerell
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RC Brabham
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