Speech Too Strong for the House Attacks Roosevelt Figure
In Washington the House halted Representative Willett mid speech by a 126 to 58 vote on a point of order that he vilified the president. Willett’s fiery remarks describe a towering, humorless chief magistrate amid a catalogue of epithets and portraits. the section after his reference to Admiral Schley was cut.
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Washington
House
Willett
United States
Admiral Schley
Hughes
Butler
Pennsylvania
Gardner
Massachusetts
Bowers
Mississippi
William Willett
New York
Roosevelt
Billinggate
Nathan Webster
Capital Hill
Lexington
Bunker Hill
National Temple of Place and Power
Henry George
Sherlock Holmes
National Civil Service
Washington Post
Arthur
Hyperion
Navy
Cuba
San Juan Hill
Harriman
Billings
George Washington
Morris
Thomas
Erson
James
Jackson
Maron
Father of Seven Kills Self After Mental Turmoil
August Spittser, father of seven, employed at Gilbert and Bennett in Georgetown, killed himself at home Saturday afternoon after weeks of strange behavior. Warned by wife of imagined enemies, he kissed his seven children before retreating to a room and slashing his throat with a pocket knife, dying soon after. the eldest daughter heard a fall and found him later.
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August Spittser
Gilbert & Bennett
Georgetown
Goodsell, Hill
Weston
Spitteer
Spittser
Papa
Fire damages bottling barn as altar gift rumor swirls
Chief Mooney asks police to investigate a blaze at J. and M. Bornstein bottling works on Burroughs street the fire starting in the stable caused $1 500 damage in sleet and freezing weather. Rev Father McElroy praised plans for a marble altar at St Augustine's and a donor funded the cost estimated between $1 000 and $2 000 with the donor's name kept private.
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J. and
M. Bornstein
Burroughs Street
Louis Ulmer
Father Baran
St. Michael's
Sterling Street
Bornstein
Charles J. McElroy
St. Augustine's Church
Father McElroy
Grand Jury Eyes Roosevelt Panama Canal Case Testimony
The District of Columbia Grand Jury investigates the New York World Panama Canal charges. Charles Taft and Douglas Robinson are subpoenaed and will testify. Theodore Roosevelt may be summoned as a private citizen after March 4 if indicted. J A Matthews testified earlier, linked to the World controversy.
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Charles P. Taft
Douglas Robinson
United Press
Washington
Grand Jury
District of Columbia
Hber
New York World
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Wipir
Smithereens
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Jeroy A. Matthews
New York Sun
Charles Willis Thompson
The
Charles F. Taft
Douglas Pobtreon
Taft
Cuba
Messrs
Cromwell
Robinson
Matthews
Fairbanks
Panama
Indianapolis News
Baker
Police Battle with Black Hand at Washington Scene
State police clashed with Black Hand gang members in Washington Pennsylvania after a wealthy woman was said to have hidden a $2000 package amid threats. Two attackers were killed and nine captured with bloodhounds tracking the fugitives.
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Washington, Pa
Sudden Death of Mrs Frank Gillick
Yesterday afternoon about 3 30 Mrs Frank Gillick of 83 High street died at home. Medical Examiner Downs ruled death due to heart trouble. She leaves two daughters Lucy and Mrs William Jack five sons James William John Joseph and Frank and three sisters Mrs Elizabeth Mickman Mrs Margaret Haux and Mrs Catherine Spillman.
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Frank Gillick
High Street
Lucy
William Jack
James
Wiliam
John
Joseph
Frank
Elizabeth Mickman
Margaret Haux
City
Catherine Spillman
New York City
Hatters Strike Expands as 75 Percent of Shops Idle
United Hatters of North America prepares a statement amid a nationwide strike that has left more than 75 percent of hat shops idle and about 23 000 hatters out of work. Prices may rise as a settlement remains uncertain with unions denouncing manufacturer infractions.
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New York
United Hatters of North America
National Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Guyer
Guyer Company
National Board of the Hatters
Danbury
National Association of Hat Manufacturers
Boston
Philadelphia
Norwalk
Jan
Manufacturers Association
Lyceum
Washington Street
Harbor grab fight sharpens in Bridgeport council clash
Bridgeport officials debate transferring ten acres of flats to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad as part of harbor expansion. Aldermen Mahoney and Cassidy oppose the mayor’s plan, warning the move would shrink the harbor and hinder dredging, while urging federal help to protect city rights.
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Cassidy
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Dock
New York
New Haven
Harbor Committee
Bertilson
Feyrer
Tague
Mahoney
Neugatuck,dock
Railroad Company
Cullinan
Lee
Harry Taylor
Major Taylor
Taylor
Government Line
United States
Alderman Mahoney
Washington
Hill
Connecticut
Alderman Cassidy
War Department
Land
Johnson Too Quick for O Neill in Street Theft Case
Oscar Johnson of 258 North Washington avenue bound over to Superior Court on a theft from the person charge. He allegedly grabbed Joseph O Neill’s wallet containing about $6 after meeting on Middle Street and fleeing after a chase including officers Gregory and Ryan. Johnson, known to police for petty theft at Seaside Park, faces bond set at $500.
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Oscar Johnson
Washington Avenue
Superior Court
Pullman
Johnson
Joseph O'Neill
Middle Street
Wall
Congress Street
O'Neill
Gold Street
Gregory
Ryan
Knowlton Street
Seaside Park
Park
Wall Street Today Opens With Declines and Mixed Buying
The market opened with widespread selling from speculative interests both on and off the floor. As the hour advanced competitive buying in New York Central gave a stronger tone, while forenoon activity included a 20,000 share Steel Common purchase. Overall, trading remained bearish with a moderate late-forenoon decline after initial gains.
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United Press
New York Central
Steel
Governor offers 2100 reward for murder case
Hartford January 18 Governor Lilley authorized a standing reward of 1000 dollars for the detection and conviction of the murderer or murderers of Samuel Rodinsky who was shot on his doorstep returning home from his saloon about a month ago.
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Hartford
Validity of Subpoenas argued in New York World case
Judge Ward hears arguments on the legality of subpoenas issued to two New York World employees by U S District Attorney Stimson to testify before the Federal Grand Jury on matters related to government action against newspapers over Panama Canal charges. Attorneys for the defense challenge the unnamed matter and lack of defendant. government cites long practice. Proceedings continue.
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United Press
New York
Ward
United States Circuit Court
New York World
United States District
Stimson
Federal
Grand Jury
John M. Bowers
de. Lancey Nicol
Schoolgirl swallows pins case noted by Patchogue doctor
Florence Smith a 10 year old from Patchogue Long Island swallowed about 100 pins over three weeks to avoid school and now suffers severe abdominal pain. Dr W Charles Willis and local doctors report most pins remain in the abdomen but believe nature will trap and seal them. The girl may be taken to New York for X rays and study write up.
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Florence Smith
Patchogue
L. I
W. Charles Willis
Miss Smith
Earnest Smith
Swezey Street
Willis
Miss Smith l
Bishop McQuaid Dead A Notable Rochester Leader
Right Rev Bernard J McQuaid bishop of the Rochester diocese died at 9 06 this morning at the Episcopal residence on Frank street He was born December 15 1823 in New York City and educated at Chambly College and St Johns Fordham He organized Seton Hall at Newark and served as its president for ten years The Rochester diocese ranks first nationwide in parochial schools with nearly 19000 children enrolled.
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Rochester
N. Y
Bernard J. McQuaid
Frank Street
Bishop McQuaid
New York City
Chambly College
Montreal
St. John’s
Fordham
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Hughes
New Jersey
Newark
Seton Hall
McQuaid
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Long Island
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Here
Lyceum Hall
Cannon St
Custer
Broad St
Mansfield
Meigs Bldg
M’quaid
Diocese of Rochester
Fairfield Ave
Lindley St
Lyon & Grumman’s
Noble Ave
Newfield Ave
G. A. Moulton
Fairfield Avenue
Tel
Stratford Center
George Moore
Stratford Ave
Steinert’s Piano Store
Main St
Carshore
Nassau St
East End
M. Wittstein
Noble Avenue
the Philomat
John St
Leith
State Street
Matt Ee
Main Street
the Liberty
Walters
Mark Nagie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Cummings & White's
State of
Feliose Paint & Mfg. Co
Cleveland
James J. Sheehan
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Coin Park
M. M. Nagel
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Everhardt
Smith
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