Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes Senate in February Session
The rivers and harbors bill received Senate approval carrying about 9.7 million dollars. Eulogies honored the late Latimer and Powers Wiley Brick Granger across multiple senators. The House then passed the measure aimed at granting discharged 25th Infantry soldiers a chance to prove innocence in the Brownsville incident by a 210 to 101 vote amid Texas delegation opposition.
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Washington
Senate
Latimer
South Carolina
Representatives Powers
Maine
Wiley
Illinois
Myers
Louisiana
Brick
Indiana
Granger
Rhode Island
Tillman
Hemenway
Overman
Carter
Smith
Michian
Clay
Flint
Gary
Frye
Southerland
Dixon
Michigan
Hale
Powers
Bankhead
McEnery
Johnston
Clapp
Perkins
Gallinger
Fosterson
Beveridge
Aldrich and
Wetmore
Megro
25Th Infantry
Brownsville
Texas
House
Sen
House Confrontation Over Mace Marked Session
The chamber debated a large spending measure exceeding 17.5 million dollars amid a heated clash between Speaker Cannon and Representative Gaines of Tennessee. The mace was removed to avert further insult, a prior similar act last occurred in the 54th congress. After lengthy talks, a joint resolution backed plans to shrink the House chamber, and rivers and harbor funds were sent to conference as the session recessed until Monday morning.
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Cannon
Gaines
Tennessee
Foreman Shoots Laundry Manager in Roanoke
L H Wells manager of The Crystal Spring Laundry was shot by foreman C A Reimer after a quarrel over cleanup. Wells was wounded seriously at Jefferson Hospital. Reimer jailed and distressed declaring if Wells dies he hopes to die as well. Separately President elect Taft and Mrs Taft left New York for Washington ahead of inauguration.
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Crystal Spring
Roanoke
Dangerously Wounds
L. H. Wells
C. A. Reimer
Reimer
Wells
Jefferson Hospital
New York
William H. Taft
Washington
Taft
Carnival Riots In Lisbon Lead To Mass Arrests
Lisbon reports carnival celebrations ended in serious rioting with several clashes. Numerous injuries occurred and about 200 people were arrested during the disturbances in Lisbon this week.
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Lisbon
Via
Frontier
Wheat Prices Soar as Market Breaks Records
Chicago on February 27 reports the wheat market at record highs with May at 1.19 and July at 1.0678 as traders reacted with ferment and excitement in the pit.
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Chicago
Flavorful Lemon Vanilla Dessert Extracts Highlight
The blarney about flavor in desserts emphasizes lemon and vanilla extracts as key elements for a tasty treat. It suggests that a dessert without flavor isn’t enjoyable and that the best desserts rely on quality extracts like lemon and vanilla.
Invasion of Washington Begins Amid Inauguration Preparations
Washington braces for Taft's inauguration as thousands from across the nation arrive early. Street vendors, pickpockets, and con artists descend on the capital while police and detectives bolster precautions. The city gleams with flags, bunting, and bright illuminations as the court of honor takes shape along Pennsylvania Avenue with Venetian masts and Doric pylons.
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Washington
Union
Taft
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Sherman
New York
Court of Honor
15Th
17Th Streets
Jackson Place
Madison Place
J. Franklin Bell
Inaugural Week Festivities Near Taft's Oath
The article describes public displays across Washington including White Lot operations near the White House and illumination of streets, the dome, and the Washington Monument. It notes the Pension Building’s inaugural hall and a forenoon parade of veterans by G A R United Spanish War Veterans and Army and Navy Union to honor President elect Taft and Vice President elect Sherman before the oath and main parade.
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White Lot
White House
Washington
United States Capital
Washington Monument
Pension Building
United Spanish War Veterans
Army and Navy Union
Taft
Sherman
Weather forecast for West Virginia shows partial clouds and chilly east
Partly cloudy conditions expected across West Virginia on Sunday with the eastern portion slightly colder. By Monday the forecast calls for fair weather statewide.
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West Virginia
East Portion
Black Hand Woes Grow as New York Fear Mounts
New York reports say the Black Hand, rivaling Tammany Hall in notoriety, operates in loosely connected cells. Police appear powerless as thugs adopt modern methods including a fast car and shots fired to terrorize victims.
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New York
Black Hand
Tammany Hall
Maxim
Booth and Robins Indicted Over $400,000 Scheme
Chicago officials say W Vernon Booth president of A Booth & Co fish trust and R R Robins former assistant treasurer were indicted for conspiring with others to steal 400000 from the Continental National Bank of Chicago.
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Fish Trust
Chicago, Ill
W. Vernon Booth
A. Booth & Co
R. R. Robins
Continential National Bank of Chicago
Great Grandmother Weds in Four Generations Twist
In North Plainfield New Jersey 65 year old Katharine Alpaugh married 62 year old Frederick Lindeberry at the bride’s grandmother’s home Four generations attended the wedding including the bride her daughter her granddaughter and her great granddaughter Gladys Davis The unusual match draws notice in Plainfield area society circles.
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Mrs. Teeth
Mrs. Davis
Gladys Davis
State Fails to Cross Examine Gov Patterson in Carmack Trial
Nashville report on the Coop er Sharp case notes that Governor Patterson was not cross examined by the state, which may delay the trial by a week if the testimony about Carmack anticipating trouble is allowed. Witnesses described smoky conditions and unclear recognitions at the scene as the defense seeks to frame events.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
United States
EK. W. Carmack
M. R. Patterson
Carmack
Sesson
Garner
T. Leigh Thompson
Thompson
Governor's Letter Sent to Bradford for Adjustment
The governor said the unsigned letter was turned over to Bradford who promised to adjust the difficulty. He did not anticipate trouble as the letter was in Bradford's hands. Immediately after Governor Patterson was excused Judge Hart adjourned court until Monday at 9 a.m.
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Bradford
Patterson
Hart
Senate OKs part of naval bill in Pacific split dispute
In Washington on February 27 the Senate backed part of the conference report on the naval appropriation bill. The remaining issue is an amendment to divide the Navy so half stays on the Pacific coast, which the Senate told its conferees to press for.
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Pacific
Washington
Senate
Pacific Coast
Ita
Two Thieves Shot in Italian Robbery Pursuit
In New Orleans on February 27 detectives clashed with Italian thieves. One thief was killed and another fatally wounded. Two more men allegedly involved were captured.
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New Orlenno
Duke of the Abruzzi to lead Tibet exploration expedition
The Duke of the Abruzzi plans an expedition from Marseilles to Calcutta and Tibet. He will cross Asia to Formosa's coast after Himalaya climbing, then return via San Francisco and New York. His motive may mix heartbreak and wanderlust, adding to his fame as a world renowned explorer.
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Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Tibet
Calcutta
Rome
Marseilles
Himalaya
Thibet
Asia
Formosa
Italy
San Francisco
New York
Duke of the
Hedin
Mount
St. Elian
Ruwenzori
Central Asia
Australian general sails for New York via Lusitania
Major General John Charles Head inspector general of the Australian forces left London aboard the Lusitania for New York. He will visit military centers in the United States including West Point and other training schools before returning home.
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London
John Charlies Head
England
Imperial General Staff
Lusitania
New York
United States
West Point
Largest on Lakes Eugene J Buffington Launched on Lakes
Lorain Feb 27 The 600 foot steamship Eugene J Buffington was launched at American Shipbuilding in sight of a large crowd. The vessel being built for Pitsburgh Steamship Company will be one of the largest on the Great Lakes. Dr W L McCray advertises a guarantee of cure for indigestion or stomach trouble.
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Lorain
Eugene J. Buffington
American Shipbuilding Company
Pitesburg Steamachip Company
Great Lakes
W. L. McCray
Bluefield Adopts Bi Partisan City Charter Extending Limits
The Bluefield charter bill, passed by the state senate and awaiting governor, creates a four member bi partisan board of affairs to run the city as a large business. A four member ward council with veto power, bi partisan police, and department heads appointed by the board are outlined alongside extended city limits in the South Bluefield area. Nine wards total, spring elections to fill new officers.
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Tis Council
Board of Affairs
Huntington
Charleston
Board of Control
South Bluefield
Parade Unites Union and Confederate Veterans In Norfolk
Norfolk, Va, Feb 27 Thirty two companies of bluejackets forming a fleet brigade of 2000 men paraded in Norfolk for their first home appearance after a voyage around the world. Coast artillery from Fort Monroe and additional bluejackets from the Norfolk navy yard joined with a National Guard regiment and other groups for a major martial event.
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Norfolk
Coast Artillery
Fortress Monroe
Norfolk Navy Yard
National Guard
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