10 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1904
Page
1
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Three Woodmen of the World representatives and two Omaha detectives traveled to Cleburne Texas with a farmer to pursue a private soldier Henry Lennox who disappeared last year. Lennox is thought to be alive though his wife has filed a claim against the order seeking restitution. A committee chair described Lennox as not dead, while authorities pursue the case amid speculation and missing records.
Washington December 10 enlargement of the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission was pressed vigorously in congress. The debate highlighted Roosevelt administration arguments for broader authority, with supporters urging action this winter to meet transportation issues nationwide.
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Secretary Hay's estimate advances raises for many officials including ministers to Argentina and Liberia and new consuls in Bulgaria and Roumania. Buenos Aires notes Buenos Aires rents and prices show the city as among the most expensive capitals, urging higher pay to reflect costs. Additional funds seek increased allowances and a $20,000 rise for clerk hire across three consular offices.
IN THE HOUSE Washington December 10 The house passed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill from the committee and adjourned until Monday The civil service commission provisions were disposed of and there was little debate Throughout the session the policy of retrenchment held sway and all attempts to increase salaries failed The house passed a resolution to adjourn on December 21 until January 4 1906 for Christmas holiday Adjourned until Monday
Washington on December 10 indicates the president expects all cabinet members and ambassadors to tender resignations between now and March 4 next. A state department official stated the president’s plan without an official announcement.
The Pure Food Bill in Washington is slated for action Monday as Senator Hepburn plans to move for unanimous consent to take up the measure. An agreement is reported to have been reached to complete consideration of the bill.
Ne Parry acquitted amid lengthy court process as officials report results with Roosevelt and Parker leading votes. A fierce snowstorm raged in Bloomington causing street traffic to be impeded and conditions deteriorated Friday night, delaying local activity.
Dec 10. In Anderson Indiana the jury in James Gillespie's murder trial for his sister Elizabeth Gillespie resumes as court opens. Judge Corset orders four more names drawn for the panel as 45 men have been excused. a final selection is unlikely before Saturday.
Newcastle Indiana December 1 reports Herbert H Evans leases 200 acres near Messick in the county’s northeast. Jory H Morse of Pittsburg a wildcat operator. Standard Oil Co secured leases on several thousand acres in the north. Two wells on Cluck and Ho Bier farms were drifted in by the Omalmati Gas Co. after as there have been no strikes yet.
The Racket will be open at night starting after Christmas with oil products available.
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