Congressional Committee Allocations and Precedence Rules
The article details new chairmanships and member assignments across committees under Speaker Crisp, noting changes in ways and means and other key panels. It highlights the rule of precedence being violated, with specific names like Springer McMillin Holman Dingley and Forney, plus shifts in judiciary and appropriation chairs.
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William II Springer
Virginia
Gillespie and Reyburn
Pennsylvania
R. E. Dean
Ohio
Ways and Means
William M. Springer
Illinois
Benton McMillin
Wie
H. G. Turmer
Georgia
W. Wilson
West Virginia
A. B. Montgomery
Kentucky
J. R. Whiting
Ichigan
B. J. Shively
Indiana
Rourke Cochran
New York
Moses T. Jevens
Massachusetts
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
T. B. Reed
Maine
J.c.burrows
Ceave
Joseph McKenna
Alifornia
S. E. Payne
John Dalzell
Holman
W. 8S. Holman
Hatch
Lount
Outhwaite
Herbert
Henderson
J. M. Pattison
J. A. Caldwell
McCrae
Peet
A. C. Hopkins
Ofennsylvania
Territories
Ashington
Satchings
Page
Ezra P. Taylor
Cowles
Bankhead
Pacific
Riley
D. A. Taylor
Mississippi River
Robinson
Edward Seull
Hayes
Andrew Stewart
J D. Taylor
R. P. Wilson
A. C Pearcesten
G. W. Henk
Tillman
Edward Scull
A N Martin
J D. Robinson
J L. Chipman
W. F Wilcox
J. D. Taylor
W. G. Stahlneciker
W. E. Haynes
J. D Taylor
Crisp
Lst
Representative Ferrall
Nils Hangen
Wisconsin
Springer
McMillin
J. Turner
Wilson
Montgomery
Whiting
Shively
Stevens
Cochran
Bryan
Messrs
Reed
Burrows
McKenna
Payne
Dalzell
Bayne
Dingley
Committee On Appropriations
Forney
Iupropriationa
C. R. Breckinridge
Compton
O'Neill
Livingstone
Alliance
Bingham
Grout
Belsen
Genveal Wheeler
Alabama
Twelve Dead in Mexican Wreck Near Cuernavaca
A report states twelve bodies were recovered from a wreck after a collision near Cuernavaca. Authorities say additional victims may remain trapped or unaccounted for as rescuers search the area.
Silence in official circles over Chile crisis lasts
An official hush continues as dispatches from Minister Egan arrive in Washington. The provisional Chilean government faces collapse in about ten days, and officials doubt a peaceful settlement with Valparaiso. U S policy focuses on readiness for any emergency and possible forcible rebuke if Chile remains fractious.
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Wasuixotoy
Chili
Egan
Valparaiso
United States
Aise
Plumb's Senate Vacancy Clarified Amid Holiday Adjournment
Washington December 24 reports that the senate committee on appropriations will not fill the vacancy caused by Senator Plumb's death. Congress adjourns to January 5 with no House business except committee announcements.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senator Plumb
Republican Senatorial Caucus Committee
Stewart
Plumb
Wasninatos
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Nicaragua Canal Company
Italian Laborers In Suburban Row Kill Baseball Pitcher
An Italian laborer gang clashed with a group of local young men in a suburban Ashton district last night. Hemel Wolf, a pitcher with local reputation who played a season with the Pittsburghs, was fatally wounded and disemboweled, then slashed across the kidneys. Two Italians were arrested and a bloody knife was found on one.
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East LiverPool
Hemel Wolf
Wolf
Pitte Burgs
Mackenzie Family Loses Two In Lake Shore Wreck
Mrs J A Mackenzie of Chicago dies at St Vincent's hospital after the Lake Shore wreck in Totopo. Her death raises the toll to twelve. Mr Mackenzie, recovered from injuries, will escort the remains to Chicago. Two of the couple’s young daughters also died in the accident.
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Totopo. O
J A Mackenzie
Chicago
Lake Shore
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pioneering New Jersey Poultry Leader T. Wil ton Hill Dies
Jamessure New Jersey December 24 T Wilton Hill died at his home after a brief illness He was a leading figure in state poultry circles and pushed the broiler industry into prominence serving as president of the New Jersey State Poultry Society from its inception His large model poultry operation was renowned in the state.
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Jamessure
N. J
T. Wilton Hil
Hill
New Jersey State Poultry Society
Antwerp Explosion Destroys French Vessel Le Pilote
A French loaded vessel Le Pilote blew up at Antwerp quay destroying the ship and killing many aboard and onlookers. The explosion shattered windows, scattered corpses and wreckage along the quay injuring dozens and making an exact death toll unavailable.
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Antwerp
Stoma
Graplover
Sip
Mountain Robbers Strike in City Burglary and Armory Theft
Tenacious bandits terrorized a Pennsylvania city for a year then broke into J and E Robinson general store stealing groceries and wearing items and then raided the Fifth Regiment Armory taking uniforms muskets and gear. In separate tragedy Eda Ratzen 17 was shot amid a fire set by Dawston ending with both dying. The killer died by suicide.
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Honinaysetra Pa
J & E Robinson
Company “C
Fifth Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Ohio Redistricting Plan Advances in Congress
The first bill for remodeling Ohio congressional districts is advanced. Belmont County joins a Republican 8,000 population district with Jefferson Guernsey and Musk counties as the Sixteenth district. Another district combines Washington, Noble Athens with parts of nearby counties as the Seventeenth. The plan aims to allot fifteen congressional seats based on McKinley era voting patterns. Rev William Kroeger, priest at St Vincent, reported after recent illness.
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Ohio
Coursus
State of
Belmont County
Jefferson
Guernsey
Musk
Washington
Aelyan
Athens
Repubicans
Ajor McKinley
Wreck of Niagara Falls Special Sparks Death Toll Climbs
A New York Central collision between the St Louis express and the Niagara Falls special near Sing Sing kills seven and injures many. Names identified include A M Knight, A M Baldwin, and Thomas W Tolley. others listed as fatally injured. Recovery trains carry the dead and injured to Yonkers as fog and storm hindered warnings.
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Yonxens
New York Central
Niagara Falls
Sing Sing
Atte Ache
A. M. Knight
Wagner
Gibraltar
A M. Baldwin
New York
Thomas W Tolley
Boston
T V. Murphy
D. B. Ford
E. D Ford
G. W Hohy
Buffalo and
Grand Central
Hastin -Hudson
St. Louis
Family unions unite two lines in Blount County marriage saga
In Blount County, two neighboring families the Whites and the Johnsons tied by marriage after years of proximity. Five Johnson daughters married five White sons, culminating in a double wedding as the Johnson line joined the Write family and the last remaining Write girl wed, ending the old surname presence in the county.
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Mortooweny
Ann Dew
Blount County
White
Johnson
Writs
Mr Write
Mra
Write
Mr Johnson Sr
Bigunt County
Coal and coke output rise in state report
Craigsavra reports state production doubles in two years with coal near 7.28 million tons and coke around 128 thousand tons. Employment grows from 9 100 to 14 000 workers. 4 117 coke ovens in use, six more under construction, 2 000 new ovens planned. Silver Bell Mine opens in Garrett County Maryland with daily output about ten tons and plans a smelter to double production next spring.
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Craigsavra
Doulike
Craigsperna
Dee
Silver Bell Mimmz Company
Garrett County
Mansfield
Horse Races at New Jersey Track Report
In New Jersey Der by 2b first race ran three fourths of a mile with Sir George Lilla 4% Jule finishing in 1:174. Second race five-eighths of a mile Magh Morgan RosaG3 in 1:05. Third race six and one half furlongs Climax Catan Gettysburg in 1:20. Fourth race three fourths of a mile Pag an Manhangett Rambler in 1:17. Fifth race Abrea four fourths of a mile Rav cocas Vagabond Mt Pancras in 1:16. Sixth race one mile Smuggler Cynosure Bohemian in 1:45.
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N. J. der
George L Lilla
Magh Morgan
Climax
Eleard Next Monday Hearing in Greensburg Case
Will be Eleard Next Monday Inwis Pa Dec 24 P S Pool and his son E Pool bankers arrested on charge of embezzlement and false pretenses entered before Squire McCormick for a tearing at Greensburg. Gardner an ex-soldier shot himself. Creditors of S W White & Co Chicago branch compromised claims and suit for a receiver dismissed at 50 cents on the dollar. New stock rates from Southern Pacific lines via Ogden to Missouri River and Chicago authorized by Western Traffic association.
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Inwis
P S. Pool
Pool
Bankera
Squire McCormick
Greensburg
Chicago
S. W White & Co
Southern Pacific
Utah
Nevada
Ogden
Missouri River
Western Traffic Association
Gan
Unclear fragment notes medical distress and relief of symptoms
Readable text shows a patient description of wife and symptoms including bleeding and liver issues with relief and recovery noted in a Delaware setting. Names, dates, and full context are missing, leaving ambiguous medical details.
A Million Friends Discoveries for Coughs and Colds
A testimonial touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottle free at Lanbach Boyd's drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 billed as guaranteed or money refunded.
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Dr. King
Lanbach & Boyd's
Arog
Deserving Praise by Cree Druggists
The Cree drugsellers boast long experience selling Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucksen’s Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters. They guarantee satisfaction and offer a refund if results are not satisfactory. They claim universal approval and merit as the source of their reputation.
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Dr. King
Dr King
Laubach WX Hmoyd
Salve advertised for many ailments with refunds offered
An old newspaper fragment promotes a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists Laubach and Boyd druggists and mentions 25 cents per box. Also notes a rheumatism cure and Chamberlain remedies with local druggists advertised.
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Laubach & Boyd
Bearded Recluse of Oregon Narrates fifty year tale
The article describes a man about 50 who maintains a long braided beard worn inside his vest. He claims to be unshorn for twenty four years and to avoid capture. It notes his peculiar dress and shroud like beard as a striking sight and mentions a linguistic note on the river name Ri in Oregon once named La Creole by the French.
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Eahteem Peopl
le Pilote
Ieee Lee
Cleveland
Hoe
Oregon
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Vital Health T
An ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla for tiredness and Hood’s Pills for liver torpidity digestion and constipation. It claims kidney disease can be internal with little pain and promotes Dr Kilmer’s swamp root as a remedy sold by Zifpmerman & Co.
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Hood’s
Eople
Afso
Kilmer
Uncertain Nostrum Ads Offer Sulphur Bitters for Health
An old advertisement fragment pitches Sulphur Bitters as a cure for excesses and brain nourishment. It claims quick, nine in ten success and pressures a physician to oversee treatment. The text also hints at social advice about marriage and notes Zimmerman selling “Blush off Roses” for both men and women seeking beauty.
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Zimmerman
Cherokees elect leaders as local steel plant faces strike
Election of C J Harris as principal chief and Stephen Tebec as second chief follows J B Nayés death. Meanwhile a first class harbor vessel with Hotchkiss guns is proposed for the harbor. Tiffin Barrel works workers strike for higher wages, owner F H Wolgamot contemplates closing the factory. A Kentucky clinic touts Simmong Liver Regulator as curing chronic chills and fever.
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Jules Supon
Line
C J Harris
J. B. Nayés
Stephen Tebec
Revenue
Hieag
Tiffin
Wolegkson
Scotch Little Liver Pills and Sarsaparilla Sale
Mineral remedies advertised by Laubheb & Boyd offer Scotch Little Liver Pills for headache biliousness vertigo and constipation at 25 cents a box and Scotch Sarsaparilla at unknown price per bottle. The article notes a sugar crop totaling 500 million pounds.
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Laubheb & Boyd
Do Not Be Deceived Vernans With Weak Lungs
An old advertisement touts Allcock's Porous Plaster for chest and back use to strengthen the lungs during cold weather. It warns against imitations and urges insistence on Aljeoul's as the reliable plaster. Lane's family Medicine claims daily bowel movement support and suggests most people need ten doses.
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Lane
Scotch Sarsaparilla and Kemp’s Cough Remedy Ad
A short classified style ad offers Scotch Sarsaparilla at 60 cents a bottle and Scotch Little Liver Hills at 25 cents. It promotes Kemp’s Kalm as a remedy to stop coughing and claims immediate relief.
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Kemp
Whitman Improves Slightly After Christmas Visit
In Philadelphia on December 26 Walt Whitman showed some cheerfulness and engaged in lute chats with biographer Dr Bucken, receiving a Christmas smile from Mr Kitman. He could eat toast milk and juice, and doctors noted slightly improved lung condition with reduced mucus.
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Philadelphia
Walt Whitman
Buckend
Kitman
Piles cure story from Albany ad claims relief
A reader from Albany New York reports twelve years of itching and bleeding piles. He says Allen's Discovery cured his case after treatments by specialists and various remedies failed. Sold by druggists in 50 cent packages.
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Ed Belding
Myrtle Avenue
Albany
Allen
Mystery Death of Ding Checker Player Shocks Belleville
Martin Meyers a 35 year old ding checker player and ex champion from other states was found dead in Belleville New Jersey. Roadhouse proprietor Dunham was murdered by an unknown assailant who fired through a doorway striking him dead. Investigators probe motive and suspect details remain undisclosed.
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Martin Meyers
Dunham
Road House
Belleville
Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Rheumatic Ailments
An ad copy extols Hoon's Sarsaparilla as a powerful lubricant for rheumatism and related pains. The text presents a simile likening rheumatism to sand in machinery and claims the remedy cures stiffness and deafness.
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Hoon
Fragments Show Nonsense OCR on Victorian Health Ad
Damaged OCR shows garbled verse and crude health claims about complexion and blood. It cites Dr. Preroes and a supposed blood tonic with misspelled names and jumbled phrases. The readable portions imply a sensational tone about beauty and illness from a dubious remedy.
Trial Ends in Acquittal for William Canfield in Train Wreck Case
The Columbiana county jury finds William Canfield not guilty after eighty three days of detention. Judge Nichols adjourned as the verdict arrived to loud reactions. Canfield embraces his freedom amid mixed emotions and a concerned mother, while observers recall similar past verdicts and local crime history.
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New Lisson
Dee
William Canfield
Berkins
Judie Nichols
Anderson
Spanker
P. M Smith
Columbiana County
Wyman
Nighola
Ed A King
B.S. Young
Nichols
Canfield
Hiram Teaser
Garza Leads 1000 Men in Mexican Engagement
Report from Austin dated December 25 states Garza with 1000 men clashed with Diaz troops in Mexico and defeated them after a fierce battle in which fifty were killed. No official confirmation yet. United States troops have been ordered to the scene.
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Austin
Tex
Garza
Mexico
Diaz
United States
Cough Syrup Sells Low Necked Dresses Ad
An 19th century ad touts Dr Bull s Cough Syrup claiming cures for colds and praises fashionable dress appeal. It questions price resistance and notes the syrup costs 25 cents a bottle amid a sales pitch aimed at shoppers.
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Dr. Bull
Salvation
Newark Sailors Strike of 1802 Iconic Early Labor Action
The earliest strike to gain prominence in the country occurred in Newark where sailors walked out in 1802 protesting conditions and wages. The episode highlighted growing urban labor unrest and set a precedent for subsequent maritime labor actions.
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Newark
Catarrh Cure Promise and Propaganda Notice
An advertisement claims Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh of the head with a $600 reward for an incurable case. It lists symptoms including headache nasal discharge mucous and offensive breath. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and sold by druggists nationwide. Also notes Great Britain imported 500,000 barrels of apples last year.
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Laubnen & Boyd
Wooster
Dr. Sage
Sage
Great Britain
I Was a Fool Patient Testimony About Sulphur Bitters
A patient reports two years of rheumatism and failed treatments from sixty doctors. After using four bottles of Sulphur Bitters, the speaker claims near cure and expresses regret at not trying the remedy earlier. The text includes odd typos and a partial endorsement of Hypelores CG.
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Hypelores CG. Pratt
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