Debate Upend Shows Panama Canal Selloff May Delay Action
Washington and Comanche reports show Congress reconvening with Hepburn isthmian canal bill as the week’s focus. The Panama Canal Co may offer property and franchises for 40000000 dollars, potentially widening debate. Senate agenda limited as committees reorganize. Sewell death prompts possible adjournment. Emma White jailed without bail for her husband L B White murder near Comanche, Texas.
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House Adopts Resolutions After Senator Sewell Death
Washington January 6 the house met after recess with large gallery attendance but half the floor seats empty. The chaplain prayed for the late Senator Bewell of New Jersey and no business was transacted. Loudenslager of New Jersey announced Senator Sewell’s death and resolutions were adopted as the house adjourned.
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Senate Adjourns in Respect for Senator Sewell
Washington on January 6 the senate met after recess but postponed business due to the death of Senator William J. Sewell of New Jersey. Chaplain Milburn offered a solemn invocation citing Sewell and Arkansas Senator Berry’s illness, and the chamber adopted resolutions before adjourning.
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Hepburn to Vote on Panama Canal Sale Bill
Washington reports Representative Hepburn says Panama Canal Co will sell its properties to the United States for 40 million dollars. He expects the bill to pass by a large majority and move for a vote Wednesday. In New York E Lampre arrives to discuss with Rear Admiral Walker the proposed sale and will travel to Washington. He declined further comment.
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Extradition Treaty Signed Between U S and Denmark
Secretary Hay and Danish Minister Constantine Brun signed the extradition treaty between the United States and Denmark in Washington on January 6. The agreement formalizes mutual surrender procedures and aims to streamline cross border criminal justice cooperation.
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Man Shoots Woman After Farmyard Dispute Near Shawnee
In Kansas City on January 6 a man named Carl Fisher shot and likely killed Mrs. Mary L. Wallace in front of her husband J. H. Wallace and their two children. The Wallaces, who had camped near Fisher's farm, were accused of stealing corn from his cribs. the fatal shot was aimed at the husband but struck Mrs. Wallace.
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Change County Seat to Center Knox County Nebraska
The Nebraska Supreme Court orders Knox county officials to move to William Wishendorff's farm 12 miles from Niobrara marking a 20 year fight ending with an April 1 exodus. Niobrara Verdigris and Creighton vie for the new center as buildings may be moved bodily to Center.
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World’s Fair to transplant 700 large trees in Forest Park
St Louis January 6 The World’s Fair plans call for moving 700 trees 12 to 18 inches in diameter from Forest Park to new locations. The operation will use special machinery and be done while trees are dormant to preserve roots and ensure thriving growth.
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Walla Walla Missing Death Toll Put Between Thirty Seven and Forty Seven
The French bark Max, in collision with the steamship Walla Walla, limped into San Francisco in a crippled state after being towed by Acme and the revenue cutter 18 miles northwest of Point Reyes. The Geo. W. Elder reported passing the Max in tow and 92 Walla Walla survivors arrived from Eureka aboard the Pomona. Dead and missing tallies range from 37 to 47 as lists vary.
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Mrs. N R Lyttleton Dies After Fatal Fire In Marshall
Mrs. N R Lyttleton wife of County Judge Lyttleton was badly burned at her Marshall Texas home Saturday morning while drying a gasoline treated silk dress. Her clothing caught fire in front of an open fireplace. She died at 11 p.m. that night. The negro cook took action, smothering flames with a quilt, but physicians could not save her.
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Holow Cures Losanity in Indianapolis Mystery
Indianapolis doctors probe a strange pheromone phenomenon tied to Gimorge Reumewdn SR Vewee, seeking cause and cure amid puzzling symptoms reported January 6 in the city.
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Man Twice Paroled Cured After Head Injury
A Brow on his head appears to have cured Brumemer of insanity after a violent relapse. Paroled from the Central hospital for the insane, he faced committal but was struck with the whip during a quarrel with a back-driver. A deep temple gash was sewn, and he has since seemed cured, avoiding hospital readmission.
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Ice bridge forms solid span over gorge below falls
In New York on January 6, reports say an ice bridge now spans the gorge below the falls, appearing substantial in all respects. Prospects are good it will endure for several weeks. The first crossing was attempted by William Uhling and Robert Phillips as they carefully traversed from the American shore to the Canadian shore.
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Robert Phillips
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Offered In Bryan Texas Ad
An advertiser promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and related conditions. Druggists promise refunds if the product fails to cure, priced at 50 cents per package, with M. H. James listed as the leading local druggist in Bryan, Texas.
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