Mild Sensation in the Senate and Oklahoma Tribe Rolls
In Washington on April 29 a Arkansas senator pressed a resolution asking the interior secretary for information on the Choctaw and Chickasaw rolls. He cited 10 000 names omitted and described nine family members as negroes and one as Indian. The exchange with Senator Foraker drew laughter as the debate continued on the sundry civil and currency measures with proposals for a national art gallery and pulp paper duties.
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Washington
Arkansas
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Foraker
Ohio
Mr. Foraker
Davis
Smithsonian Amendment Rejected on Point of Order
The Smithsonian Institute reports an amendment was rejected on a point of order. The ruling halted the proposed change and awaits further parliamentary steps.
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Smithsonian Institute
Manuel Takes Oath as Portugal Installs New Parliament
In Lisbon on April 29 extraordinary security surrounded the oath ceremony for King Manuel and Parliament. Troops occupied major squares with a mounted escort to prevent any violence after a tragedy that had brought the king to the throne.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Portugal
Royal Swedish Wedding Preparations Near Completion
Preparations for the wedding at Tsarko Selo of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and Grand Duchess Marie Harlovne are nearly finished. King Gustave is expected to arrive from Sweden to attend the ceremony with escort. Festivities begin May 1 with a state dinner at Tsarko Selo and the wedding is planned for Sunday.
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St. Petersburg
Tsarkoe-Selo
Wilhelm
Sweden
Marie Harlovne
Paul Alexandrovitch
Indications of hot dry days spark craving for Blue Ribbon Vanilla
The message notes upcoming hot dry days and recommends cooling with ice cream. It highlights Blue Ribbon Vanilla as a perfectly flavored option to enjoy during the heat.
Notice to Tax-Payers Delinquent List Soon Published
An official notice warns tax-payers of a delinquent list to be published around May 10 after the 4 28 101 year. Deputy Sheriff Hawley urges immediate payment of outstanding taxes to avoid publication.
Blue Stone Traction offers 5% discount for early payments
The Blue Stone Traction Co. announces a five percent discount on light and power accounts paid on or before the 10th of each month at the company office No. 28 Bluefield Ave. Payments after the 10th are not allowed. Mgr Pp M Waltzer signs the notice.
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Compan
Bluefield
Bluestone Traction CO
M. Waltzer
Mgr
Parkersburg Republicans Nominate Justices and Taft Delegates
At the West Virginia state delegate convention in Parkersburg on April 29, delegates at large to the Republican national convention were chosen: George A. Laughlin C. F. Teter C. W. Dillon and Isaac T. Mann. Ira E. Robinson W N Miller and L F Williams were nominated for eight and twelve year terms on the supreme court. Harold A. Ritz briefly led a nomination before withdrawing, with support shifting to L L Williams.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Nathan Ray Scott
George A. Laughlin
Charles F. Teter
C. W. Dillon
Isaac T. Mann
Chicago
Ira E. Robinson
W. N. Miller
Supreme Court of Appeals
Joseph M. Sanders
Bluefield
Supreme Court
Greenbrier County
Connecticut and Georgia Bid For Vanderbilt Race
Hartford April 29 - California bidding by Connecticut and Georgia for the Vanderbilt automobile race clashes with state law that prohibits running a car on state roads for a bet or as a race. Richmond April 29 - T M M Angle, president of Dry Dock Distilling, convicted on five counts of revenue fraud in Danville federal court, sentenced to four years and fined $15,000.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Georgia
Richmond
T. MM. Angle
Dry Dock Distilling Company
United States Court
Danville
Federal
Democratic convention declines Bryan platform and leadership support
In New Haven on April 29 the resolutions committee refused to adopt a Bryan platform or to express continued confidence in his leadership. Separately in Washington on April 29 the House Banking and Currency Committee ordered a favorable report on a Senate bill to reimburse depositors of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company with a one million dollar appropriation.
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New Haven
Conn
Bryan
Washington
House Banking and Currency Committee
Senate
Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company
Fire destroys Philippine Reservation at Jamestown Exposition
Fire on Jamestown Exposition grounds in Norfolk Virginia last night of unknown origin destroyed the Philippine Reservation and damaged the Arts and Crafts Village and Ye Old Tyme Tavern. Finances reported not heavy.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Phlippine Reservation
Mass of Six Thousand Pupils Celebrates Centenary
In St Patrick's Cathedral New York six thousand pupils from seventy three elementary schools in Manhattan and the Bronx joined a centenary mass. The vast gathering filled the cathedral as a notable feature of the diocese celebration with a renowned musical program praised by attendees.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Manhattan
Bronx
Gregorian music under Rev Father Young at mass
Rehearsals led by the Rev Father Young, hailed as the top Gregorian music authority in the country, featured a three song set during the children's mass. A major mass meeting at Carnegie Hall was chaired by ex Justice O'Brien with Cardinal Logue and Archbishop Farley among the speakers. John J. Delany Dr James J Walsh and Congressman Bourke Cochran spoke as lay orators.
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Father Young
Father
Jesus Dubois
Carnegie Hall
Justice O'Brien
Cardinal Logue
Archbishop Farley
John J. Delany
James J. Walsh
W. Bourke Cochran
Kanawha Miners and Operators Reach Agreement
Charleston W V April 30 The joint scale committee of the miners and operators of the Kanawha field reached an agreement at 1 oclock this morning after a three day conference The scale of 1906 continues in effect as does the bi monthly pay day Eight thousand miners continue at work.
FISTICUFFS AT MISSISSIPPI REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
In Jackson on April 24 the Mississippi Republican state convention opened amid clashes between the regulars backing Roosevelt and bolters opposing him. A pistol threat by a state officer halted entrance attempts as two conventions formed with rival slates of delegates and differing presidential endorsements.
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Jackson
Miss
Oosetess
Roosevelt
Senator Forcker
Retirement of Major General Charles Hall at Leavenworth College
General Charles Hall retired today for age from the general staff college at Leavenworth Kansas. General Frederick Funston considered as a probable successor, but no permanent appointment is planned yet. Hall, a Maine native, served as a Civil War lieutenant in the 25th and 30th Maine regiments and later drew duty across the United States Cuba and the Philippines.
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Washington
Charlies
Hall
General Staff College
Leavenworth
Kas
Frederick Funston
Kansas
General Hall
Leavenworth School
Army
Maine
United States
Cuba
Philippines
TENTS FOR SUFFERERS
Washington reports a War Department order to heads of departments to supply tenia rations and other necessities for storm sufferers in the south. Major Duvall, on a personal relief mission, has a depot list and Taft's authorization to draw needed items for rapid aid.
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Washington
Secretary of War
South
Duvall
Taft
Pennsylvania Republican Convention Ratifies Primary Results
Harrisburg April 29. The state GOP met in the Majestic theatre to ratify the three week old statewide primary and endorse Senator Knox for president. The convention praised Roosevelt and Governor Stuart, reaffirming Knox as the party choice with no presidential contest.
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Harrisburg
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Superior Court
United Statees
Knox
Pennsylveiaia
Langfitt
Pittsburg
Pennsylvenia
Boemerg
Roosevelt
Feu
Keyser
Stevenson
Wailson
Governo Stuart
Turbine Generator Bursts at Niagara Falls Plant
A 75 ton ten thousand horsepower generator at Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company in power house No was undergoing a week long test when it burst under strain. Three men were injured and damage totaled eighty thousand dollars.
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Niagara Falls
Million for Negroes Aiding Freedman's Bank Victims Faces House Vote
Washington reports a potential bill granting one million dollars to former slaves or their heirs for funds deposited in the Freedman's Bank. The plan, long debated in Congress, follows a Senate passage, with the measure now under House Banking and Currency committee review. The bank’s brief existence after the Civil War led to long standing claims from its affected beneficiaries.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Senate
Freedman's Bank
Government urged to reimburse NESRO depositors
The NESRO depositors and their advocates have long pressed the government to reimburse funds, seeking relief after losses and seeking policy redress. The push underscores ongoing financial anxieties and calls for official action.
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Nesro
Alienists Visit Thaw Ahead of Court Appearance
Lawyer Graham and a team of alienists from the Hudson River state hospital Poughkeepsie visited Harry K Thaw at Matteawan state hospital to prepare him for his court appearance. Dr Graham said expected testimony at Poughkeepsie would last three or four hours. Thaw remained sanguine about a favorable decision.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Graham
Charles Hilgrim
Hudson River State Hospital
Poyshkeepsie
Charles Lane
Poughkeepsie
Britton D. Evans
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Grwhaim
Thaw
Not Tammany Candidate Ends Visit in Detroit
Gov John son of Minnesota in an interview said New York has no connection with his candidacy and his support must come from another direction than Wall Street. He denied ties to Tammany and labeled tariffs a major issue. He favors government control but opposes government ownership of railroads.
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Detroit
Johnson
Minnesota
New York
Wall Street
Tammany
Oppose Tillman Bill Hear Glass Blow ers at Dunville
Glass blowers of Dunville Illinois notify Speaker Cannon they oppose the Tillman bill which would confiscate liquor shipped into prohibition states. If enacted the measure would cut alcohol production and reduce demand for battles.
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Washington
Glass Blowers
Dunville
Speaker Cannon
Prohibition
Spider Bite Fatal Claims Wheeling Social Leader
Miss Minnie Cox, a prominent society girl in this region, died in Wheeling West Virginia from blood poisoning following a spider bite on her cheek about a week earlier. She endured days of severe agony as symptoms developed two days after the bite.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Minnie Cox
Engagement of Miss Jean Reid Announced in London
The engagement of Miss Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to Great Britain to the Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley was announced by Mr and Mrs Reid.
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London
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Suspension of Coster Knapp Co Ties to Exchange
New York on April 29 reports the suspension of Coster Knapp Co brokers and NYSE members. Charles Coster, a firm partner, died by his own hand last night.
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New York
Coster, Knapp & Co
New York Stock Exchange
E Xhaner
Charles Coster
McCarter Wins Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica Racecourse
Jamaica Jamaica April 20 McCarter won the Excelsior Handicap for a 10000 purse with Jack Atkins second and Rifleman third. Time 146.0
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Jamaica
McCarter
Jack Atkins
Rifleman
Fallon Florist Ad and Local Services Listing
An old advertisement block notes Fallon Florist of Roanoke Va offering flowers including Roses and hardy vines. It also lists Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by druggists for stomach cleansing, DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles, Cincinnati Tailoring Co offering suits from 15 dollars, and Dr Mayer the dentist returning to Princeton Avenue Greenspan building with office hours 9 am to 5 pm.
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Kennedy
DeWitt
Maine Republicans Face Convention With Unpledged Delegation
At Boston April 29 the Maine Republican convention in Portland will decide whether to send an uninstructed delegation to Chicago or pledge to Secretary of War Taft. Maine leaders Frye Hill Powers and Ricker are top figures, with a strong push for Taft tempered by a probable uninstructed outcome. New England unity could give eighty two votes, more than New York, shaping the national race.
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Taft
Chicago
Boston
Mase
Portland
New Barghind
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Cannon
Hencs
Frye
Tett
John F. Hill
New England
New England Sts
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Enghind
New York
Moma
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