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December 8, 1895
Weekly Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
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On Nov. 29 in Washington, Ex-Speaker Crisp consulted Democratic leaders and decided to hold a House Democratic caucus the next afternoon to select minority candidates for House officers, likely renominating those from the Fifty-third House, with Amos J. Cummings of New York possibly as caucus chairman replacing Judge Holman of Indiana.
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Their Glory Has Departed.
Washington, Nov. 29.—Ex-Speaker Crisp arrived here this morning and after a consultation with the Democratic leaders it was decided to hold a House Democratic caucus to-morrow afternoon. Caucus will select minority candidates for House officers, undoubtedly renominating the officers of the Fifty-third House. The caucus chairman and officer will represent the minority as a "whip" on the floor. Judge Holman of Indiana, chairman of the Democratic caucus of several Congresses, is not in the present House and it is believed the House will select Amos J. Cummings of New York for the honor.
Washington, Nov. 29.—Ex-Speaker Crisp arrived here this morning and after a consultation with the Democratic leaders it was decided to hold a House Democratic caucus to-morrow afternoon. Caucus will select minority candidates for House officers, undoubtedly renominating the officers of the Fifty-third House. The caucus chairman and officer will represent the minority as a "whip" on the floor. Judge Holman of Indiana, chairman of the Democratic caucus of several Congresses, is not in the present House and it is believed the House will select Amos J. Cummings of New York for the honor.
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Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Caucus
House Officers
Ex Speaker Crisp
Amos J Cummings
Judge Holman
What entities or persons were involved?
Ex Speaker Crisp
Judge Holman Of Indiana
Amos J. Cummings Of New York
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Ex Speaker Crisp
Judge Holman Of Indiana
Amos J. Cummings Of New York
Location
Washington
Event Date
Nov. 29
Story Details
Ex-Speaker Crisp arrives in Washington and consults with Democratic leaders to hold a caucus for selecting House minority officers, renominating prior ones, with Cummings likely as new chairman since Holman is absent.