Unanimous Passage of War Revenue Tax Repeal Bill
Washington February 18 The House passed the bill repealing war revenue taxes with a unanimous consent after a strict rule limited debate and amendments The roll call total 278 in favor with no opposition cited Democrats protested the special order while Mr Richardson TN forced quick action and the vote ended a tense session with no dissent recorded
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Washington
House
Richardson
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Hay
Virginia
Babcock
Wisconsin
Danlzell
Pennsylvania
Senate plans Monday vote on Philippine tariff bill
Washington reports that after routine business the Senate agreed to set the final vote on the Philippine tariff bill and amendments for next Monday at 4 o clock. Debate will be limited to 15 minutes per senator before voting. Wellington opposed the measure while Burleson addressed the Indian appropriation bill in the House.
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Washington
Senate
Wellington
Maryland
Philippines
House
Burleson
Texas
Minneapolis
Cattle Dying by Hundreds in Choctaw Nation Ranch
Thomas Griggs, a large stockman near Sugar creek nine miles west of Goodland, reports cattle dying by the hundred in that locality. In Woodville, Nan cy Foxworth, 71, killed herself with strychnine.
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Paris
Tex
Thomas Griggs
Sugar Creek
Goodland
Treaty with Denmark. Senate ratifies sale of Danish West Indies
The Senate approved the treaty ceding St. John St. Thomas and St. Croix to the United States for 5 million dollars. Debates touched on civil rights of island inhabitants, with an amendment rejected. The vote ratified the pact as the Monroe doctrine underpinned the purchase. Also approved were acts for a permanent census office and retirement provisions for revenue cutters, plus several bank and army provisions. The article notes election of National Woman's Party leaders Carrie Chapman Catt and Susan B. Anthony, with Elizabeth Cady Stanton as honorary president.
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Washington
Senate
Denmark
United States
St. John
St. Thomas
St. Croix
Danish West Indies
Porto Rico
Lincoln
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Bacon
McLaurin
Mississippi
Congress
Census Bureau of Statistics
Allison
Department of Agriculture
Carrie Chapman Catt
New York
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Anna H
Crane Wins $5000 Damages In Oklahoma Case
In Vinita Oklahoma on February 18 a jury awarded R B Crane five thousand dollars for damages after a quarrel with neighbor William Greathouse. Greathouse shot Crane in the head and Crane reportedly recovered though the report notes Crane suffered brain injury.
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Vinita
I. T
R. B. Crane
William Greathouse
Crane
Greathouse
Hobson Retirement Move Seen by Senate
President sends to the Senate a message urging the retirement of Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson for disability incurred in the line of duty. Senator Gallinger promptly introduces a bill to transfer Hobson to the retired list citing long service and eye trouble since 1900 starting with his Yokohama naval hospital admission.
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Yas Washington
Senate
R. P. Hobson
Gallinger
Hobson
Naval Hospital
Yokohama
Jan
Hong Kong
Naval
Richmond P. Hobson
United States Navy
Representative Sheppard Remains Unconscious In Washington
Washington February 18 Delegate John L Sheppard lay unconscious through Monday with doctors noting slight improvement but little hope for full recovery. The entire delegation has visited his home to offer assistance as officials warn that meaningful progress may take days if it occurs at all.
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Washington
John L. Sheppard
Boy survives 45 foot fall from new bridge in Waco
Waco Texas February 18 Byron Donald son fell from the floor of the new bridge to the ground a distance of 45 feet. He was knocked senseless but escaped serious injury. The fall was described as almost miraculous given the height.
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Waco, Tex
Byron Donaldson
New Bridge
No Pay for Special Judges In Austin Budget
Austin reports the $2000 appropriation for special judges has been exhausted this year. Claims from now until September 1 will be registered and presented to the next legislature.
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Austin
Leeia
Woman Suffrage Officers in Washington February 18
National Woman's Suffrage Association reports officers for Washington event on February 18 with details of leadership and duties.
Local Meat Buyer Seeks Prime Livestock and Export Workers
A buyer announces interest in beef, pork, mutten and all market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. He will purchase only the best animals and plans to employ export meat cutters, noting that a portion of patronage will be appreciated.
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W. A. Reed
Parsons
Same
Bryan
Seltzer
Quinoria druggist refund policy on fever malaria cure
All druggists are authorized to refund the money in any case of bills fever or malaria it is a cure. Price 50 cents per package. M. AH. James, the leading druggist, Bryan Texas.
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Faa
M. AH. James
Bryan
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Bryan, Texas
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Navasota
Hearne
Woodville
Nancy Foxworth
West Indies
Revenue Cutter Service
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Henry Bierder
Beck J. Frederick
Francis Long
Maurice Connell
Grant Opera House
John B. Mike
AE. Worley
Tween
Houston
Dallas
Rea
Sonable Price
Merrimac
Mr. Sheppard
Lake Charles
Charles Peonson
Lockport Mill
Southern Pacific
Westlake
The
National Warnes Gn
City Market
John W. Hicks
Vexas
Mike
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