Senate Passes Deficiency Bill Amid Noyes McKenzie Senate Clash
In Washington on February 6 the Senate advanced the urgent deficiency appropriation bill after debate on Judge Arthur H. Noyes of Alaska and Alex McKenzie. McCumber defended Noyes. Tillman sparred, accusing bias in courts. House agreed to a two day oleomargarine bill review with general and five minute rule debates. Presidents trip to Charleston scheduled for Monday night. Count Sternberg criticizes British treatment but praises English respect.
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Navy seeks Hobson retirement bill amid eye injury risks
In Washington on February 6, it is expected lawmakers will authorize the retirement of Constructor Hobson from naval service due to eye impairment from Spanish War exposure. The retiring board found disability insufficient under existing rules, but the Navy Department may back new legislation. Also on February 6, Arizona Marshal nominee Benjamin Daniels awaits confirmation and a cleared record after Wyoming penitentiary sentence allegations.
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Attorney General to Rule on Nome Judge Noyes Contempt Case
Washington reports Attorney General Knox has held a hearing on Judge Noyes of the Nome Alaska U S district court who was recently convicted of contempt by the U S court of appeals at San Francisco. The attorney general will review the record and advise the president within a week or two on whether the offenses merit removal.
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Governor Davis Boosts Reward Over Clarksville Bank Robbery
Little Rock February 6 Governor Davis offered a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the Clarksville bank robbers. The Arkansas Bankers Association added a five hundred dollar reward.
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President's reply on Schley case due next Saturday
The Post reports the president's response to Admiral Schley's appeal will be public next Saturday and it is unfavorable to Schley. A White House visitor quoted the president favoring sustaining the majority court verdict. Washington also notes election case for Third Kentucky district.
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Iowa House Seeks Lacey Bill on Swamp Land Reimbursement
Des Moines February 6 The Iowa House of Representatives memorializes Congress to pass the Lacey bill to indemnify the state for swamp land purchases at 1.25 dollars per acre covering about 1 000 000 acres in Iowa. Senate judiciary committee prepared a substitute for the house resolution.
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New Orleans Carnival Opens With Parade and Balls
New Orleans reports the 1902 carnival began with a Momus parade and ball as strangers flood in. Rex arrives Monday with Proteus in a pageant, Rex procession Tuesday, and Comus pageant and balls by Comus and Rex close the carnival that week.
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Barber Shops Urged to Enforce Sanitary Rules
New York February 6 A board of health member launches a crusade to improve barber shop sanitation. Prohibitions on sponges, ban on alum in stocks, powder puff regulation, and insistence on fresh towels and clean hands are ordered.
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Northwestern professor may be asked to resign over Bible claim
Chicago Feb 6 The Tribune reports Professor Charles W. Pearson will be asked to resign from Northwestern University if the committee report is accepted by the board of trustees. The offense cited is his declaration that the Bible is fallible.
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Equitable Life Elects Hill and Dodge Directors
James J. Hill and Marcellus Hartley Dodge have been elected directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York. Dodge, grandson and heir of Marcellus Hartley, is a Columbia University student. the elder Hartley died suddenly during a director's meeting.
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Waco Completes New Brazos River Bridge
Waco Texas February 6 the new steel bridge over the Brazos river has its supports removed. The 480 foot span is built with no piers except at the banks. Costing 100000 dollars the structure weighs 500 tons with approaches still being finished.
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Widow Mrs Tittle Burned to Death in Blossom Texas
Mrs Tittle a widow died after clothing caught fire from an exploded oil stove in Blossom Texas. Investigators link the tragedy to the stove blast and subsequent flames engulfing her attire.
Forestburg Merchant Die by Own Action
W H Wilson a merchant of Forestburg Texas committed death by his own action by opening a vein in his arm in an apparent suicide.
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Mrs Lacey James Jair Wheeler Dies in New York
Mrs Lacey James Jair Wheeler wife of Major General Orge M Wheeler United States Army retired dies at her New York home from spinal disease. A prominent Daughter of the Revolution she was well known in Washington society.
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Lacey James Jair Wheeler
Orge M. Wheeler
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Washington
Hartford Woman Dies in Apparent Suicide at 99
Hartford City Indiana February 6 Mrs Rebecca Evilsizer aged 99 would have been 100 March 12 committed suicide at her son's home near South Whiteley choking herself with a large handkerchief. She was found in sleep.
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South Whiteley
Brooklyn Bridge Reconstruction Urged by Commissioner
Bridge Commissioner Lendenthal says the only adequate fix for traffic congestion on the Brooklyn bridge is reconstructing the entire superstructure, a project that would cost millions of dollars.
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