davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
FORTY YEARS HE WAS pRoM1NEN,
Epitome of His Career--Retirement in
1890 to Resume the Law.

Epitome of His Career--Retirement in
1899 to Resume the Law.
Thomas B. Reed, the Maine states
man who was given the title of GEAR"
when he was speaker of the national
house of representatives, was born Oct.
IS, 1880, in Portland, Me. For almost
forty years he was prominent in the
affairs of his state or the nation. He
began public life as paymaster in
the navy during the civil war. Later he
served his state in the legislature and
as attorney general. When he was
elected to congress in. 1876 he began
the first of twelve terms in that body.
He retired from public life in 1890 and
resumed the practice of law in New
York city.
Following is an epitome of his ca
reef: Graduated from Bowden college,
Maine, 1860; was law student, 1861
1868; acting assistant paymaster, Unit
ed States navy, 1S64-1S65; admitted to
The bar, 1865; began the practice of law
at Portland, 1865; member of the state
legislature, lS6S-1S69; member Of the
state senate, 1879; attorney general of
Maine, 1S7O-1S71-1S72; city solicitor of
Portland, 1S74-lS75-1S7G-1S77; elected
to congress, 1876, and reelected every
two years thereafter until and includ.
Ing 1898; first elected speaker of the
house in 1889. and reelected in 1896
and 1897. He resigned from congress
in 1899, and was a prominent candi
date for president of the United States
in 1896.
1t was as speaker of the Fifty-first
congress, which body assembled Dec.
2, 1889, that Reed made his greatest
reputation and performed his most i'm
portant work. During all the years
that he had Leen in congress he had
observed the growing disposition of the
minority to defeat those constitutional
provisions by which the majority is to
rule in the land. He found that habit
had grown up in congress- by which
members of The minority party by sit
ting silent in their seats and refusing
to vote could block legislation. He
did not agree with such system and
set himself about to change 1t.
T7iae ofsv{7xy nj, sfhis u,,oct;oA loi7 l1,;,,,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Washington, Dec. s.-The president
mas sent to 1he senate the nominal
lions of the following postmasters:
lndiana-Roeert Ross, East Chicago;
Harry w. Mcdowell, Winamac; Will
lam Lingle, Paoli; C. NJ. Graham,
South Whitley. Ohio-William II.
Ruckel, Toledo. Illinois-Peter A. Mel
son, Lemont; james a. Lauder, Car
teryille; John G. Loudon, Lebanon; Jo-
seph NJ. Myers, Foreston; james D..
Ellwood, Sycamore; Nathan L. Colby,
Pecatonia. Iowa-Charles G. Pugh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Ridgway, Pa. Dec. S.-The Eagle
Valley tannery at this place was de-
stroyed by fire early in the morning,
caused by explosion of natural gas in
the engine room. The loss on building
is estimated at $4,000. and that on
the stock of leather and hides at $780,
000 to 100000. The loss is said to
be well covered by insurance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Sixty Gents a Pound Cor Beef

Chicago, Dec. S.-The grade Here
ford steer Prince Edward, shown at
the live stock show by George p.
Henry, of Goodenow, Ills, and win
ner of the second prize in the class
for fat grades and cross-breds, was
sold to Halsted street butcher, the
announced price being 60 cents a
pound, which the Hereford men say
is the record of the sale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Night CIerk under Arrest.

q. G. Weber, the night clerk was
one of the first persons to discover
smoke on the second floor. 1t is be-
lieyed that the fire began il this sec
ton of the building. Weber refused tc
make any statement, anu after he had
secured possession Of the register he
was taken TO the central station,
where he is being detained.
A short time after the fire was dis
covered CONSERVATION reigned on the
upper fioors Mrs. Sheppard's son
was one of the first to be awakened
by tNe presence of smoke. He awak-
ened his mother, and both began
screaming. Many persons We're thus
warned of the danger and made their
escape. The woman was so panic
stricken, however, that she was not
among the first to attempt to escape,
and she was making her way into the
most dangerous part of the building
when fireman seized her and her son
and conducted them to the floor below,
where he dropped them out of win
dow
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
DEATH STRIKES REED
At the National Capital, Where He
Gained His Fame, the
Summons Comes.
"ozAR" SPEAKER PASSES TO REST
Story of His Illness Which Lasted Less
Than Week.
Brief Notes on the Salient Points of a
Life That Helped Make His.
tory-His Celebrated
Ruling.

Portland, Me-, Dec. S.-The body Of
Thomas Bracket Reed, former speak
er of the house of representatives, is
now in Portland, the birthplace and
for the greater part of his life the
residence of Mr.. Reed. The train
bearing the remains arrived here
shortly after 1 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
THOMAS MAST.

p. m. yesterday. The funeral was at
tended by the governor, the consular
corps, the United States colony and by
many friends.
The coffin was wrapped in the stars
and stripes. The British consul recited
prayer in the cemetery. The death
Of Mast is deeply lamented by the ma.
tives who held him in high esteem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

tobelievethat constitutional grounds
and broad parliamentary law it was
not only the right but the duty of the
speaker to determine whether there
was or there was not really quorum
present in considering measure, even
though the call of the roll failed to
show quorum answering to the de-
mand for votes upon the measure in
question,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

rear OF the building to certain uearn
on the fourth floor, only to be forced to
drop her from the third floor to the
roof of the building at IFS Madison
street. The woman held her 7-year-
old son in iier arms. She was Mrs.
j. Sheppard and her son is named
Frederick. She was then carried from
the roof of the building to the Brevoort
House, where a physician was sum-
moned. 1t was found that their injur-
les were slight. The building is con-
structed of brick, with but one stair
way leading to the upper floors and a
fire-cscape in the front of the build
ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Wenachie, WASH, Dec. S.-W. R.
Wanser of Seattle, II. Coole and NJ
M. Martin were drowned in the Wen.
ACHE river near Leavenworth while
engaged in surveying a location for a
new power plant for power company.
Only Coolies body was recovered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-After linger-
ing for week, Barry tombstone, the
actor, who shot himself after killing
Kate Hassett, member of Keith's
Bijou theater stock company, died at
the Hahnemann hospital. Death re-
suited from peritonitis. The actors
body was sent to Syracuse for burial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 6.-Before adj
journment the Iowa Implement Deal
ers' association elected o. V. Eckart,
of Northwood, president, and D. NJ.
Groves, of Nevada, secretary. A res
olution was adopted pledging members
not to sign the contracts offered by the
International Harvester company, the
so-called trust, in their present form.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Captain George
Wellington Streeter was found guilty
of manslaughter in Judge Chetlain's
court yesterday after being on trial
three weeks for the murder of Watch
man John S. Kirk, who was killed last
February during battle in Streeter's
domain. The sentence is indetermin-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
BOARD SITTING AGAIN
Anthracite Strike Commission Takes Up
tho Work of Investigating
tho Strike.


Scranton, Pa, Dec. 1.-The anthra-
cite coal companies and their employees
having failed to come to an agreement
during the recess of the strike COM
mission the hearing of the miners
side Of the case was continued yes
terday as heretofore. With the reas-
sembling of the commission there was
revival of the talk of settlement
"out of court" Nothing definite has
been done, and neither side has ap-
preached the other, SO far as can be
learned, regarding further negotiations,
but as one prominent attorney ex-
pressed it, there is something in the
air." The lawyers on both sides have
heard the rumor, and profess that
they know nothing about it "but would
not be surprised if something in the
way of an agreement is reached before
the hearings are concluded"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Governor yates Coos South.

Springfield, HIS. Dec S.-Lieuten-
ant Governor Northcott has arrived
from Greenville to assume his duties
as Acting Governor during Governor
Yates absence in Florida. Governor
and Mrs. Yates left late in the after
noon for MAMA, Fla. The governor
will probably be absent but twoweeks,
as he wants to be back home as soon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
ultimatum to Venezuela,

London Dec. S.-Premier Balfour
announced in the house of commons
today that an ultimatum had been
sent to Venezuela and that in the
event of a satisfactory reply not being
received the British and German gov
eminent would take measures to en-
force their claims against that coun.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
THos. LENNON is IN TROUBLE
His Wife Elopes and One of His Company
Steals His Underwear, So He
Declares,


Laurens, Ia, Dec. s.-Thomas Len
non, actor-manager of the Lennon The
atrical company, now showing here,
is in much trouble. He says that
about month ago one Of the company
ran away with his wife. Lennon COM
menced suit for divorce at Logan, Ia.
Having started the suit he resumed
his tour with what remained Of the
company.
But now he has lost the funds that
were in the treasury. One of the COM
pany is accused of carrying off the
cash. He is also alleged to have taken
Lemons trunk. II was pretty sore
when l lost my wife," said Lennon,
"but to have man steal even your
underwear-well, that's the limit"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
dumped from the Fourth Floor.


]. e. Herbert of Salineville, O.,
jumped from the fourth floor, where
he had been sleeping. He struck on
the roof of 17S Madison street, neal
where Mrs. Sheppard fell. His RICH.
leg was broken and he suffered inter
nal injuries.
w. J. Thomas, a mail clerk Of Cedar
Rapids, jumped through a window on
the fourth floor and in his blind haste
narrowly escaped falling to the street.
He managed to make his way to the
fire-escape and climbed to the ground
Previous to Thomas escape twenty.
five to thirty persons had climbed
down the escape to the street. All
We're in their night clothing. Many of
the bodies were found in the beds in
positions of slumber. Others were
found in the Railways lying face down
ward i'll positions that mutely por-
trayed how they had vainly en6eavored
to save their lives. Some were half
clad and others Wore nothing but night
clothing. 1t was by means of arti-
cles and letters in the pockets of what
little clothing SOME of the dead per-
sons wore that many identifications
We're made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Burlington, Ia, Dec. ST. II. Jor-
dan discovered a broken rail on the
main track of the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad tracks and
stopped the fast mail in time to pre-
vent wreck. Jordon was voted a he
70 by the passengers and train crew.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Muscatine, Ia, Dec. "A cablegram
received here announces the death at
Dijon, France, Of Father p. Laurrens,
81 years Of age and pastor of st.
Mathews church, of this city. He
was one of the most prominent priests
in the state and had a national reputa-
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. dr. II. Huff
man, a pioneer physician of southern
Iowa, dropped dead yesterday in his
office at Moravia, of apopleXY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
The Test Between Sailor and {
Landlubber.

The Test Between n SniIor and a
Landlubber.
Boys who live in seaport towns are
sometimes asked to "box the compass,
If they can do it quickly and accurate
~, they are fine sailors and may grow
up to be the captain of four master.
II they miss point or can only do it
slowly, they are landlubbers and will
never see blue water. To box the COM
| pass means to name all the points in
order just as fast as you can speak.
This is the way an old down east skip
| per will rattle it off: North, nor by
east, nor'-nor'east, nor'east by north,
northeast, nor'east by east, east-nor'
east, east by north. east, east by south,
east-soueast, sou'east by east, sou'east,
soueast by south, sou'-sou'east, SOU by
east, south, SOU by west, SOU sou'west,
sou'west by south, sou'west, southwest
by west, west-sou'west, west by south,
west, west by north, west-nor'west,
nor'west by west, nor'west, nor'west
by north, nor-nor' west, nor by west,
| north.
Can you do it?
II a needle is drawn a few times over
the ends of horseshoe magnet, it be-
comes magnetized. Push such mag
netized needle through small cork.
Place the cork in a bowl of water, TAX
ing pains to see that the cork when 1t
floats on the water will carry the nee-
die in horizontal position or "on an
even keel" Another way is to cut
about three inches from a hollow straw
| (such as is used to suck lemonade) and
to push the needle inside the straw.
The straw will float and carry the nee
die. Now observe what happens. The
floating needle will slowly swing round
till 1t points north and south. The
straw will behave In the same way.
Push 1t in any other direction, and the
moment it is free it swings back again.
We do not know who first observed
the fact that floating magnetized nee
know precisely when or where some
unknown inventor used this idea to
make compass. All we know is that
the Chinese made and used compasses
more than 1000 years ago.
When men began, perhaps 10000
years ago, to sail upon the water, they
used marks upon the shore to guide
them on their way. Long years after
they observed that certain star kept
ut all times the same place In the sky,
and they used this pole star as guide
In steering their ships. Today steam
ship starting down the Hudson river
for Europe is guided by the pilot, and
he uses the buoys, beacons and other
guide marks to steer the ship down the
bay. Off Sandy Hook he gives up the
ship to the captain, who instructs the
helmsman to steer northeast by east,
east by north or whatever course he
selects, and the helmsman, watching
the compass, keeps the ship headed In
that direction. Dallas News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Detroit, Dec. 5.-Followlng the story
Of the marvellous escape Of the crew
of the wrecked steamer Charles He
bard from death in Lake Superior, a
report from Michipicoten announces
the safety of the crew of the schooner
Aloha, given up for lost with all on
hoard
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
National Civic federation,

New York, Dec. S.-The first annual
meeting Of the industrial department
of the National Civic Federation was
begun here. Senator Hanna called the
session to order and made an address
of welcome,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Fourteen per-
sons met death in fire in the Lin
coin hotel, 176 Madison street at G
O'Clock in the morning. Very little
damage was done to the hotel, but the
smoke was SO dense that the persons
who met death were overcome and
died before assistance could reach
them.
Followingare the names of the dead:
A. 3. Coon, Marengo, Ills; Il. L.
Ewing, Marionette, o.; G. P. Coryan,
st. Louis; e. f. Boswell, regular
guest; I. V. Slocum, Wauconda, Ills.
Edward Toner, Milwaukee,; II. K.
Woods, Lebanon, Ind; 1. G. Yocum,
Davenport Ia; w. Il. Hellberg, +.
w. Corey, Bucyrus, o.; Samuel Yocum,
Davenport Ia; Ward Lowe, Sechlers-
vile, Wis; NJ. NJ. E'ardy, formerly Of
GAINESVILLE, Wis; Unidentified man,
Firc-Escape Gives Way.
The fire started on the second floor,
presumably from lighted cigar
dropped on the carpet. Guests occupy
ing upper room in the front part of
the hostelry, aroused by the screams
Oh woman, We're able to escape down
the stairway, and about thirty people
reached safety by means of the fire
escape 10 add to the horror, how
ever, this gave way while others were
attempting 10 escape, and three men
were dashed to death on the pave
ment OF the alley below.
All. but fourteen of the guests at the
hotei were OUT Of town persons. Most
OF them came to Chicago to attend the
international live stock show. Up to
~ O'Clock at night persons were taken
IN at the hotel and in every room or
place in which Il cot could be erected
IL is SAID guests were accommodated.
AT That time Il large number of stock
men with their families were turned
away. The hotel was filled.
Eiremen to the Rescue.
shortly after the fire broke out the
nfemen rushed up the stairway into
the place and began the work of res
cue. Men, women and children were
carried down ladders, fire-escapes and
smoke llled halls. In one instance,
fireman of engine company No. 2
saved woman from running to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Abel; Ndeiberi j. Weeks, cciresticn.
vile; Charles i. G;rmody. Mapleton:
GEORGE A. Daniorth, Hamburg Mich
igan-Leonard NJ. Sellers, Cedar
Springs: Milo n Johnson Worthwhile;
II. C.. Reid kllepan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Lemars, Ia, Dec. 5.-Thomas Thorn
ton, receiver for the defunct Lemars
National bank, which closed in April,
1901, has filed his final report The
creditors get 60 cents on the dollar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 4.-The
British second-class cruiser Retribu
ton has sailed for Venezuela and the
second-class cruiser Charybdis sloop.
of-war Alert and torpedo-boat destroy.
er Quail followed. The second-class
cruiser Tribune and the first-class
cruiser Ariadne are under orders to
proceed to the same destination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

cate to Secretary Hay a cablegram he
had received from the minister for for
eign affairs at Toxic, stating that
while Mr.. Buck, the United States min
lister to Japan was on hunting trip
he was taken suddenly i'll and expired.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE commits.
sion on territories has agreed to re-
port bill Tor the admission of Ok
lahoma and Indian Territory as one
state under the name Of Oklahoma.
New Mexico and Arizona are not in
the bill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
THOMAS BRACKET REED

der t. stimulate his kidneys, which
were failing to perform their proper
function. At p. m. the saline solu-
ton again was administered. The heart
became weaker and weaker, but the
patient retained consciousness until II
p. m. Saturday, when complete coma
cnme on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
His wife and Daughter Present,

At the bedside when he died We're
Mrs. Reed and Miss Catherine Reed,
Doctors Gardner, Macdonald, Bishop
and Goodnow, and the nruses. DIR.
Goodnow, who had been in consulta-
ton with the local physicians Thurs
day, was again summoned from Phila-
delphia Saturday, and arrived here at
$50 p. m. Reeds mind was in such
a state during the day that he did not
realize the seriousness of his condi-
ton. He was cheerful, and conversed
with those about his bedside. When 1t
became apparent that he would not
survive his illness, the wife and daugh-
ter were notified and they remained
constantly at the bedside until the dis
tinguished patient breathed his last.
With only faint hope of saving his
life oxygen was administered through
out the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

oskaloosa, Ia, Dec. s.--Robert Sea-
vers, So years old, pioneer of Ma
haska county, died suddenly of brain
lesion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
MINISTER BUcA DEAD
While on Hunting Trip He Is Taken
Suddenly Ill and Soon
Posses Away,

Washington, Dec 5.-united States
minister to Japan, Colonel Alfred Il.
Buck, died suddenly in that country
While at the imperial duck shoot. The
cause of his death is supposed to have
been apopleXy.
The japanese minister called at the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
TOOK A FATAL LEAP
Fire Causes tho Death of Man and a
Child ard Probably Fatal Injuries
to Another Child

Menominee Falls, Wis, Dec. Sire
late at night destroyed the general
store and dwelling of Max Manthey at
Colgate, five miles north Of here MI.
Manthey lost his life attempting to es-
cape and child was burned to death.
Another child was probably fatally in
jured. Several others escaped with
less serious injuries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
beginning of His Fatal illness.

Reed reached Washington Nov. 80,
having come to attend to some mat
tiers in the United States supreme
court. He was at the Capitol Dec. 1
visiting with friends. Apparently he
was enjoying good health, but that
same day he called on DR.. L. A. Gard
ner and complained of gastric distress.
The following day his physician COM
PEELED him TO remain in bed. Reed
was strongly adverse to staying in bed,
but a rise in temperature made it i'm
perative that he remain quiet. Symp-
toms of appendicitis appeared, though
his condition was not considered as
alarming. On Thursday the physicians
announced the appendical symptoms
abating, but that kidney trouble had
developed, giving more serious aspect
to the case, these symptoms increased
until an acute attack Of Bright's dis
ease deyeloned
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

The remains of the eX-speaker left
here yesterday afternoon for Portland,
Me-, his former home, where the in
torment will take place tomorrow aft
ernoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec. s.-Consul
General Thomas Mast died yesterday
at noon, aftec three days illness from
yellow fever. He was inferred at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
THOMAS MAST IS DEAD

Famous Cartoonist, Stricken by Yellow
Fever, Passes Away.