Williams quarantine bill advances in house committee
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce reported the Williams quarantine bill with amendments. The measure strengthens federal control over quarantine and enhances treasury power, tackling interstate commerce with new prohibitions and penalties. The panel approved the report 11 to 2, Bartlett of Georgia and Russell of Texas dissenting.
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Georgia
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Texas
Pearce Seeks Banking Reform to Curb Bank Influence
Representative Pearce of Maryland urged the Banking and Currency Committee to back his bill to inspect national banks more closely to curb contributions to campaigns and to stop banks from offering incentives to state, federal, or municipal officers for public money deposits. He cited county elections influenced by banks and noted insurance scandals as a parallel. Roosevelt to appoint Taft to Supreme Court vacancy created by Henry B. Brown’s retirement, with Taft previously offered the post in 1903 when governor of the Philippines. The House introduced resolutions leveraging Roosevelt’s Tillman investigation points for railroads, while personnel changes and the Interior and Indian affairs measures drew attention amid ongoing yellow fever quarantines and rate bill debates.
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Supreme Beach
Philippine Islands
Mississippi county notes on farms and railroads
Mississippi reports booming plans for a Holly Springs strawberry ranch and a Pass Christian hotel project, plus coastal rail and river navigation efforts. It cites Wilkinson and other counties pursuing canal and railway development, Mississippi labor concerns, and local boosters urging migration and investment into farming, industry, and tourism initiatives.
Bloody Battle on Mount Dajo in Philippines action
Maj. General Leonard Wood reports a fierce two day battle at Mount Dajo near Jolo involving troops, naval detachment, and constabulary against Moros. Casualties totaled soldiers and police with hundreds of enemy killed and the stronghold finally taken.
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Col
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Tain
Calbi
Joakiine
Batest
Miro
Bates
Mrs Sarah A McCauley Dies After Two Months Unconscious
Mrs Sarah A McCauley of Polytechnical Hill Fort Worth died after two months of unconsciousness. She collapsed January 9 while preparing breakfast, entering the dining room in pain and remaining unconscious until death. She was sustained by liquids during her illness.
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Jubilees of Mauve Discovery Celebrated in London
London marks the jubilee of the mauve color discovery by Dr. W H Perkins at 18, while Queen Alexandra favors the shade. Perkins patented the mauve process after a pigment breakthrough at the side of a chemist’s vessel, setting foundations for coal tar dye industries and later pursuing research. Friends discuss establishing a Perkins memorial fund with oil portrait and marble bust.
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Parisians Use Mardi Gras as Excuse for Rioting
Paris on Mardi Gras sees 1500 arrests for rowdyism as crowds and costumes are exploited by criminals. Reports say peppering victims and robberies mar the celebration, prompting calls from the French press for reform.
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Mar
Muddy Streets Drama In Toledo City Hall
Clarence Willard, ex president of the Toledo Council, slipped in the mud while exiting a streetcar and sought 10 cents to clean up. The request was refused, Dusty the boothleg, then asked Mayor Whitlock for funds. After facing officials, Service Board President Sabin paid the bill as Willard posed dramatically in the doorway.
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Clarence Willard
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Miner Rescued After Snow Slide Burial in Colorado
Ouray Colorado March 11 Edward Panavan a miner was buried ten minutes under a snowslide when a dog dug him out as he climbed Mount Hayden. The snow slid him 100 feet into a gulch before rescue.
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