Democrats Waging War in Congress Sparks Prolonged Session
Washington, Feb 27. Democrats in the House vowed to block legislation if Butler is unseated, elongating a stormy day from 11 a m to almost 7 p m. Roll calls, sharp exchanges, and two special rules aimed at expediting appropriation bills dominated the session as Republicans warned of ongoing obstruction until March 4.
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Senate blocks Littlefield anti trust bill in session
The Senate refused to take up the Littlefield anti trust bill after a 28 to 38 vote against motion. Two Massachusetts Senators opposed. Executive session from 1 45 p m to 6 15 pm followed by passage of several bills. Immigration bill amendments debated but failed on objection from New England Senators over French Canadian labor concerns.
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Littlefield
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Naval and Military Academy
Blackburn
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New England
Famine Threat Amid Philippine Tariff Crisis
President cites Taft cable warning that failure of tariff reform will devastate Philippine sugar and tobacco, trigger plant closures, and worsen famine risks. Taft and Vice Governor Wright urge immediate congressional action as rinderpest, locusts, and disease cripple agricultural output and transport.
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Taft
Islands
Luke Wright
United States
Congress
Alleged Reasons for Damrell’s Retirement and Successor Talks
Report outlines possible successors to Damrell after 20 years leading the building department. Hugh Montague, now superintendent of public buildings, could become building commissioner with higher pay. ex-Alderman O’Brien eyed for the post. Wells and Barry face dismissal if they do not resign. Damrell's sons likely to resign, and internal outside work by staff triggers controversy.
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James J. Barry
Damrell
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John E.S. Damrell
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Collins
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Music Hall
Henry W. Savage
R. H. Allen
B. F. Keith
Board of Aldermen
Keith
Colling
Dr. Shoop
Furious gale sweeps over Great Britain
A deadly gale raged all night across Great Britain causing widespread damage. Telegraph lines northward to Leeds failed, ships sheltered in harbors, and many buildings and structures were wrecked or unroofed. Fatalities occurred inland from falling chimneys, with extensive flood and coastal damage reported.
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Menai Straits
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Ulverston
Ireland
Cork
Melrose Man Appears in Court for Drunkenness
Wilfred Reddy of Melrose faced the court for drunkenness this morning. He was placed in a padded cell after arrest and while confined he damaged a piece of board.
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Maiden
Wilfred Reddy
Melrose
Described Vandal Fined for Drunken Malice in Cell
A man damaged a cell floor and ripped out padding causing extensive wreckage. He was fined an amount for drunken behavior and $10 for malicious destruction. Lacking funds he will serve time at East Cambridge jail to settle the penalties.
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Germany Leads the World in Curing Consumption
Prof Koch of Germany touted as curing consumption with inhaled vapors from the Koch Inhalation. Vapors, claimed to kill germs, are said to heal lungs and require no stomach medicine. Boston doctors invited to join instruction beginning monthly. free consultation at 361 Boylston Street.
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