May Call an Extra Session of the House Action
Senate may force a call for an extra session to push an amendment to the Cuban treaty requiring House approval. The move hinges on whether the amendment is adopted, which would drive the forced session.
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House
Squiers
Washington
United States
American Senate
Cu S
Cws
State Department
Congress
Cullom
Senate
White House
Rua
Aldrich blamed as Morgan urges extra session on finances
J Pierpont Morgan urged Roosevelt and Senators to seek an extra session in the fall to advance financial measures including an Aldrich bill. Morgan seeks releasing government money from vaults and using bonds with collateral for business. Aldrich comes under criticism for pressuring the Senate and failing to support the president.
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Gorman
Elkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Roosevelt
Busino
Aldrich
Vauks
Ingalls Speech Advocates Wages Over a Dollar
The speaker argues that $1.12 daily suffices for a workingman’s living and warns that paying more than $1.50 will lead to folly. The quote reflects wage debates tied to switchmen demands for raises.
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Melville E. Ingalls
Bandits Raid Stage in Sonora Slaying Six Passengers
Mexican Yaqui bandits attacked a stage between Potam and Turin on the Yaqui River last Tuesday night, killing all six aboard including wealthy ranch owner Filiberto Alvarado and two young women from prominent families. A woman’s body was found mutilated nearby, with a rope around the neck. Authorities say fifteen to twenty Yaqui Indians led the massacre.
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Tucson
Ariz
Potam and
Torin
Yaqui
Sonora
Filiberto Alvarado
Alvarado
Potam
Turin
King Sully Resigns His Cotton Throne
Special Despatch reports Daniel Sully, long a dominant force in cotton trading, quitting the market and returning to Providence. He bought little today after heavy activity previously, triggering uncertainty among his followers and signaling a large short position as he departs the scene.
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Sully
Commercial Tribune
New York
Daniel Sully
Providence
R. I
Missouri House in uproar over doorkeeper fight
Speaker Whitecotton accused boodle of defeating the Davidson school text book bill as a clash erupted between Representative C. M. Selph and Doorkeeper J. E. Clark. Clark struck Selph and the chamber surged with shouting until a committee was appointed to restore order.
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Jefferson City
Whitecotton
Davidson
C. M. Selph
St. Louis
J. E. Clark
Selph
Clark
European consul praises Taft at Manila in tribute
A European consul in Manila writes to his government praising Governor Taft for stability and civil and military policy. He notes uprisings greatly decreased and lauds Taft’s administration. The letter includes a Papal decree on church government and a call to revere authorities.
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Washington
Manila
Taft
Philippines
Cultured Italian Woman Cuts Throat on Pullman Sleeper
In Charleston South Carolina on March 13 a cultured Italian woman aboard a Pullman sleeper cut her throat as the train entered the yards. She booked from Jersey City to Tampa and appeared to have recently arrived in the United States. A substantial sum of money was found on her body and the Italian Consul took charge of it.
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Charleston
S. C
Tetano Jerado
Jersey City
Tampa
Fila
Keene
United States
Judge Harmon
Colston
Foraker
Lauterback
East
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Southern
Lurton
South
Woman Witness in Snyder Murder Declared Insane
Mrs. Kit Brady, principal witness in the Anna Snyder murder case, was found violently insane from brooding over knowledge of the crime. A police officer says this turn will hinder solving the murder mystery. Brady was the sole witness who saw the killer depart from the scene.
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Toledo, O
Kit Brady
Anna Snyder
Mrs Roosevelt declines church fair handkerchief amid criticism
In March Paul dispatches report that Mrs Roosevelt refused to send a cambric handkerchief to a local church fair after criticism over sending one to Texas. The note highlights the presidential family’s sensitivity to public responses and charity events.
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Commercial Tribune
Paul
Foraker Endorses Patriotism in Cincinnati Campaign
Senator Joseph B. Foraker’s strong statement on the municipal campaign backs the Republican ticket in Cincinnati. He argues fusion efforts mislead voters and urges Republicans to support Fleischmann over Ingalls, linking local choices to national and state outcomes.
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Joseph B. Foraker
Republican Party
Foraker
United States
Cincinnati
Tribune
Ohio
Hanna
Noctorites
Natal Governor Proclaims King's Pardon for Treason Suspects
Pietermaritzburg reports the Governor of Natal has proclaimed the King's pardon for all persons awaiting trial for treason or other offenses committed during or arising from the recent war.
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Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Natal
U S Squadron to Honduras to Protect American Interests
The Caribbean squadron under Admiral Coghlan is ordered to Honduras to safeguard American interests amid rising revolution. The force includes Olympia Panth er Marietta Vixen and Brutus, with instructions to communicate with the Honduran minister and operate from San Juan if needed.
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Washington
Caribbean
Coghlan
Honduras
Darling
San Juan
Olympia
Panther
Marietta
Vixen
Brutus Collier
Puerto
Cortez
Ceiba
Navy Department
Reports From Judge Day's Bedside Nears Recovery Hope
Washington March 13 The poet tonight from the bedside reports encouragement and hopeful identity despite frail health The attending physician Dr Hardin says Justice Day had a very comfortable day and all symptoms remain favorable Mrs Day and two sons are with him while two other sons at college are kept advised with no plan to summon them to Washington
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Washington
Onus
Hardin
The
Justice
Defies Police and Is Shot Resisting Arrest
Hartford City Indiana reports Stephen Evilsizer shot by City Marshal Worley while resisting arrest in the Eton Block. Evilsizer, an ex convict, barricaded his room and attacked with a hatchet, the bullet entering the left eye. He was unconscious and not expected to survive.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford City
Ind
Stephen Evilsizer
Worley
Evilsizer
Eton
Democratic editor declared insane in Warsaw
Frank J. Zimmerman longtime editor of the Warsaw National Union was found insane by a state insanity board. He will be moved to Long Cliff Hospital in Logansport after pressure from politicians and threats of another Democratic paper in Kosciusko County. He resigned three years ago and has since idled, troubled by the dispute.
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Warsaw
Ind
Frank J. Zimmerman
Warsaw National Union
Long Cliff
Logansport
Kosciusko County
Commissioner Relieves Inspector Brooks in New York
Police Commissioner Greene relieves Inspector Nicholas Brooks from command of the Detective Bureau for failing to obtain evidence against gambling houses. Brooks keeps control of Manhattan and Bronx inspection districts, with Inspector George W. McCluskey taking over the Detective Bureau role.
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New York
Greene
Nicholas Brooks
Detective Bureau
Brooks
Manhattan
The
Bronx
George W. McCluskey
Revolu tionary Forces Defeated Near Camarebo After Three Day Fight
In Coro Venezuela on March 13 government troops under General Castillo attacked a force of about 1250 led by Generals Riera and Penaloca at Camarebo. After a three day battle the revolutionary position was captured and defeated.
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Coro
Venezuela
Riera
Juan Penaloca
Castillo
Camarebo
American Methodist Head Receives Royal Honor in Rome
The Rev. Wm Burt, leader of American Methodist work among Italians, met King Victor Emmanuel in private audience in Rome and was awarded the Order of St Maurice and St.Just as a token of the king's appreciation for Burt's labors.
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R. Burt
Rome
Wm. Burt
Victor Emmanuel
City of Berlin Wins High Against Kaiser
Berlin wins civil court ruling in the long fight over compelling Berlin to contribute toward building churches. The dispute stems from Emperor William's church-building campaign. Berlin councilmen refused funding but offered the Neptune fountain to ease tensions.
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Berlin
Kaiser
William
Neptune
Purdue riot leads to warrants for 300 students
Warnings have been issued for 300 Purdue University students involved in a riot after a sophomore banquet. Police and fire crews handled the damage, with expulsions likely for identified rioters and a faculty meeting to decide penalties.
McCormick An embassy reception in St. Petersburg
United States Ambassador McCormick hosted a formal reception for the diplomatic corps and Russian official society. The Imperial Ceremonies office listed 1,800 men and 700 women among the guests, with personal calls required for Ambassador McCormick and his wife. Princess Cantacuzena attended but was not presented. her husband’s rank was deemed insufficient for the occasion.
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ST. Petersburg
United States
McCormick
Imperial Ceremonies
Cantacuzena
Jia Grant
Schultz Returns from Sanatorium After Cure
Zanesville Ohio March 13 Mrs William Schultz joyfully greets the return of her husband from a New York sanatorium where he has been treated for months The physician reported the cloud on his mind lifted and a guardian was appointed previously Mrs Schultz endured a long trip to Europe to avert nervous collapse and preserve the Schultz millions
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James R. Keene
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Cincinnati
Harriman
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Horace H. Lurton
United States
Union Central Pacific
Southern
Keene
Southern Pacific
Lorton
Senator Foraker
Lautern Deck
Commercial Tribune
Zanesville
William Schultz
Schultz
Europe
Rev W L Tenny Named District Secretary in West
Missionary Association announces election of Rev W L Tenny of North Adams Massachusetts as District Secretary for the Western district with headquarters in Chicago. The brief notice confirms the appointment and duties within the association.
Negotiations for Friar Lands Purchase May Fail Over Prices
Manila reports a possible failure of government talks to buy friar lands as religious orders and commercial groups seek high prices. Some offers double last year’s private sale values, prompting the government to refuse excessive sums. Also noted are arrests in Rizal Province and a rogues’ drive against bandits. San Miguel seeks surrender terms from General Allen, who offers none.
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Manila
Taft
Guidi
Rizal
Jose Javier
Katipunan
Aia Ay
Ats. Javier. Ee
Ageiee
Fo Fairs
Javier
San Miguel
Allen
Indiana Operators Declared Not Guilty
Chicago reports Judge Chetlain instructing the jury to return a not guilty verdict in the Indiana coal operators case. He ruled interstate law, not Illinois statutes, governs the offense, making the matter a federal jurisdiction issue over interstate commerce and monopoly concerns.
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Chicago
Chetlain
Indiana
Illinois
Congress
Angles Fond of Liquor in Spirit Land Says Spiritualist Leader
Mrs. Tillie Reynolds of the Spiritualists State Association told a Brooklyn conference that angels retain earthly tastes after death. She said disembodied spirits visit saloons to drink, haunt bars, and enjoy liquor as much as people do on earth.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Tillie Reynolds
Spiritualists’ State Association
Spirit Land
Earth
Lincoln era official Hedrick dies in poverty in Indianapolis
Robert G. Hedrick Commissioner of Indian Affairs under Lincoln and brother in law of Caleb B. Smith was buried today. He died in poverty after a life tied to Washington society during the war years. His sisters and a Connersville congressman were mentioned in the obituary notes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert G. Hedrick
Indian Affairs
Lincoln
Caleb B. Smith
Interior
Smith
Hedrick
Samuel Parker
Connersville
Washington
Stree
Sisters of the Poor
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