Senators Battle Ship Subsidy Filibuster Delays Bill
Democratic leaders led by Carmack clash with opponents in a long filibuster over the ship subsidy bill. Speeches seek to stall action as the Senate adjourns late at night with no consensus, amid interruptions and exchanges over Webster's dictionary and definitions.
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Government Defines Speed War Post Office Policy
Washington March 3 Postmaster General Cortelyou issues instructions outlining the post office stance on fast mail trains declaring the department must push for speedy service but not force schedules that endanger safety or overtax railroads. He cautions against excessive speed demands by lines carrying passengers.
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A Superfluous Liar Says District Attorney
A misdated and garbled report claims the district attorney called someone a superfluous liar and describes alleged discussions between Governor Hagerman and legal figures. The piece notes statements were disputed, with no clear basis or confirmed conference, and warns the matter could pose a danger if misinterpreted.
Spooner of Wisconsin Quits Senate After Sixteen Years
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin resigns from the United States Senate effective May 1 1907 to resume law practice. In his letter to Governor Davidson he cites inability to continue public service without compromising his standards and notes he will remain a citizen of Wisconsin. Presidents and leaders laud his long career and parliamentary skill as he prepares to retire from public life.
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Wisconsin Speculates On Spooner Resignation And Succession
Milwaukee March 4 The surprise resignation of Wisconsin Senator John C Spooner shocks state leaders Governor Davidson says the legislature will elect the unexpired term potential successors include Congressmen Cooper and Exchange and he will not run Lieutenant Governor Connor is also mentioned as a possible successor Spooner expressed surprise at the news but offered no immediate comment on future actions
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Thaw Trial Hears Mutter of Defendant and Rival Claims
The Morning Journal reports the Thaw trial defense claims there is not one chance in a thousand of lunacy commission intake while the defendant’s mother Mrs William Thaw will testify on prenatal factors. Doctors Bingham Dee mar and Wagner are poised for the defense as cross examination continues. Also noted is Senator Penrose Carter Clay named to the Senate joint commission investigating the post office department.
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Remarkable City District Rebuild After Fire
The burned district was noticed and mansions of dirt removed. Volunteer labor rebuilt the area with men from all professions participating. City women aided by providing meals to work crews at designated quarters.
Italian Cruiser Coming for Jamestown Exposition
Rome reports Minister of Marine Mirabell ordered the Varezo and another cruiser prepared for a voyage to the Jamestown exposition. The Duke of Abruzzi will ride aboard the Varezo in the planned participation. Chicago Men Drops Dead in El Paso
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Female bull fighters headline El Paso spectacle
Ten thousand spectators witnessed a novel bull fight at Juarez Plaza del Toros in El Paso. Female Spanish matadors and picadors filled the rings, with three bulls killed and one escaped. Madame Nordica sat in the audience and rewarded a matador with a roll of bills for a bull killed.
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Wild scenes at El Paso theater over Barber of Seville
Riot followed the matinee of the San Carlos Opera company in Crawford theater as Miss Alice Neilsen faced patrons claiming the performance was cut. A dispute erupted with jeers and accusations, and refunds were demanded and issued amid chaos as the cast reportedly prepared to depart for Los Angeles.
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Actor Jumps to Death From Burning Hotel
A burning hotel tragedy ends with actor Maven Bosh leaping from a window to escape flames. Comedian Ventey, part of Vanity Far company, suffered fatal injuries at the Arcade hotel where other guests were burned. The incident caused about 150000 in damages. authorities investigate the blaze.
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Roosevelt joins National Rifle Association as honorary member
Washington March 2 Roosevelt accepts invitation from Janes Crain of New York president of the National Rifle Association to become a tie member of the association. The group promotes marksmanship nationwide and collaborates with the national board for promotion of rifle practice.
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Diphtheria outbreak reaches White House
Washington March 4 President Roosevelt's son Archie six years old has diphtheria The illness was localized in the southeastern room of the White House A nurse and surgeon general Riney are supervising treatment and anti toxin therapy The presidency remains calm and no alarm is felt at this time The boy was previously healthy until Friday when illness began in Hastenbury Conn
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San Franciscans Work Hard for Spotless Town
A garbled 1930s style report describes San Franciscans tackling street cleaning as a mayoral inauguration nears. Residents use picks shovels and brooms to sweep and dust the town, with workers organized and a district praised for improving appearances.
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Engineer Dies in Switch Failure in Los Angeles
A locked switch on the Los Angeles line of the Los Angeles San Pedro & Salt Lake caused a disaster in the city today. Engineer C. B. Hamilton of Los Angeles was killed when his engine wrecked. Walter Pruett of Pomona, 14, died from burns and scalding. Five others were seriously hurt.
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Jailbreakers seen after Las Animas jail escape
A Las Animas jail escapee report from Pueblo states four men were seen at Cadoa around 4 AM by a section foreman who spoke with them unknowingly. Four suits of clothes were found near the scene and posse members speculate the fugitives received local help near Cadoa.
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Red Star Vaderland Sails to New York Looses Buoy in Fog
The Vaderland from Antwerp bound for New York runs aground on Goodwin Sands as dense fog hampers tugboat response. Dover tugs dispatched, but relief limited. other ships grounded on Goodwin Islands with multiple collisions reported including the Helene sinking and eight drowned.
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Great Northern Liner Dakota Wrecked Off Tokio Bay
The Great Northern Steamship Dakota ran ashore near Sagar in the bay of Tokio after striking a rock Saturday night. All passengers are safe, with agents returning from Molnar to assess the scene. The ship, of 12 208 tons, is leaking heavily and refloating may be difficult.
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Record of Appropriations in Fifty-Ninth Congress
A summary noting that during the short session of the Fifty-Ninth Congress, appropriations totaled over a thousand million dollars. The record highlights large-scale federal spending and the aggregate financial commitments recorded in the congressional proceedings.
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Congress Ends Lively Fifty Ninth Session With Broad Increases
Washington March 4 new appropriations propel salaries for senators ambassadors and officials while antitrust and immigration bills pass the Congress ends with major river harbor and military funding, creation of an agricultural bank in the Philippines, and new investigations including the Brownsville inquiry. Reed Smoot is retained as Utah’s senator and treaties with Santo Domingo and Algeria are ratified. The president gains leverage to influence the Congo dispute.
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Roosevelt Signs Batch of Minor Bills as Session Ends
President Roosevelt stayed in the White House until 10 PM signing a large batch of minor bills passed by Congress. He will withhold signatures on major measures until tomorrow as the session concludes.
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Police raid nest of terrorists unleashes arms cache
A massive police operation at the polytechnical institute detained suspected revolutionists after seizing twelve infernal machines and hundreds of grenades. Officers found 200 pounds of dynamite and multiple rifles, with dorm rooms and proclamations seized. two parliament members from Utah were arrested after overnight confinement.
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