Congress Opens With New Conditions Policies And Men
Washington December 2 Congress convened for a short session to greet a new democratic administration. Speakers Clark and Bacon led orderly roll calls while debates hinted at shifts in policy, personnel, and fiscal plans as old leadership returns mingle with progressive influence amid a pending tariff and banking agenda.
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Defendants Deminged in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
In Indianapolis December 2 four of forty five defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case were discharged for lack of sustained charges. The remaining forty one labor union officials continue on trial as U S District Attorney Charles W Miller asserts the government rests with all evidence presented.
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Albert T. Patrick Freed From Sing Sing Prison
Albert T. Patrick, jailed for life for William Marsh Rice's murder, leaves Sing Sing after Gov Dix grants pardon. He meets no family in New York, plans Thanksgiving dinner with his wife, and reflects on the surprise of freedom as a snapshot captures him in street clothes. Brother-in-law John T. Milliken condemns Patrick’s plan to sue Rice estate trustees and warns him to vanish from newspapers.
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Protectorate over Egypt Likely to be Proclaimed in January
Cairo dispatch reports official circles anticipate a British protectorate over Egypt to be formally announced in January. The measure, praised by Swiss banking officials as favorable for business, is described as already decided by Egyptian representatives of a major Swiss bank.
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Reassembling Congress Marked by Hustle and Readings
The busiest moment is the return of senators and members with greetings, the delivery of the message to Congress, and its formal reading to both houses. The process typically stretches into the second day, delaying receipt and reading until tomorrow.
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Hospital Attendant Injured In Rooftop Matto Mobile Crash
Peter Kelly of St Luke's hospital rode a motorized matto down stairs at Central Park and Fifty Seventh Street when he misread a pedestrian path for an entrance. The vehicle failed to stop and plunged over fifty steps, turning several times before striking the pavement. Kelly remained in the seat until impact and was thrown clear, suffering a broken nose and minor injuries from the wreck.
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Supreme Court Rules Union Pacific Merger Violates Sherman Act
The Supreme Court led by Justice Day held that Union Pacific by acquiring Southern Pacific stock formed a combination in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The court will issue a decree preventing Union Pacific from voting Southern Pacific stock.
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Democratic Job Hunters Swarm the Pie Counter
Democratic job seekers crowded Chicago city hall and county buildings before daylight as newly elected officials prepare to assume duties. At 4 o clock in the morning, the scene required extra patrols to maintain order for the first time in years as the Democratic party holds offices across city and county government.
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Japanese Minister of War Quits Over Army Increase
Tokio report states 2 Lieutenant General Usehera resigns as minister of war after cabinet decline to approve a one division army increase. Some fear his move may topple the cabinet, though Prime Minister Satonfi remains cautiously optimistic.
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Central Uo doubles tracks as Waterloo gains workers
Illinois Central Railway advances double tracking from Chicago to Omaha through Waterloo. Gangs widen bridges and extend culverts for heavier trains and new engines weighing 200 to 250 tons. More trains, more jobs, and Waterloo crews to be promoted as part of the expansion.
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Harem Women Reach West Europe Amid Ottoman Threat
Paris reports Turkish harems thinning as the Ottoman capital faces Bulgarian pressure. Educated women from high rank households flee to Western Europe via Marseilles, Zurich, Geneva, and Paris. They travel with scarce funds but carry jewelry and silks from eastern ports.
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Featherweights in Champion Match
Moeveland Ohio sends a proposal to featherweight champion Johnnie Kilbane for a title bout against Hunter of New York in Vernon California on Washington's birthday. Kilbane’s manager says Kilbane can leave Cleveland if the date suits. Kilbane won the championship last February 2.
Probe Opens Into Election Bribery in Jefferson County
Steubenville Dec D. The investigation into charges of wholesale bribery during the campaign preceding the last November election in Jefferson county was commenced here today by no special grand jury. It was announced that the commissions of WT candidates elected for the last election would be held and the election was elided.
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Winter armistice map work to begin after signing
Alliances wartime talks end as plenipotentiaries of Turkey and Balkan allies prepare to charter a new map of European Turkey at Baghtche. If allies agree on portions to receive, hostilities may not resume, with winter threatening Ottoman gains in the Balkans.
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Government seeks dissolution of harvester trust in St Louis
In St Louis on December 2 the government began a four day hearing before Special Commissioner Robi S Taylor to dissolve the harvester trust. About seventy five witnesses are to testify from Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Texas Oklahoma Illinois and Michigan. Joseph R Dearing for the government will offer documents signed by Owen W Jones manager of the collections department for International Harvester as proof of restraint of trade.
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Woods Slightly Better at Estherville Pneumonia Case
Estherville Iowa December 2 reports from the bedside of Congressman Frank B P Woods of the Tenth district indicate he is seriously ill with pneumonia but slightly better. His temperature has dropped one degree since yesterday.
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New Orleans Begins Commission Form Government
New Orleans inaugurates the commission form of municipal government on Dec 2. Martin Behman is sworn in for a new four year term as mayor and commissioner of public affairs. Other commissioners must complete the organization of the new system.
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