Drastic Action United On Anti Anarchy Proposals
The report notes Congress will act swiftly to curb anarchist activity and publish new laws to prosecute publishers of anarchist material. President Roosevelt calls the anarchist threat grave and urges legislation to block radical publications from the mails and curb propaganda. The message stresses suppressing La Questione Sociale and broader crackdown.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Senate
House
Bonaparte
la Questione Sociale
Paterson
N. J
Attorney-Eneral
Department of Justice
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Padgett Defends Naval Committee in Hayt Aid Debate
Washington April 1 Representative Padgett the ranking Democrat on the naval committee defended the panel amid criticism over the larger appropriation not being authorized. He said the committee stood against extravagance and warned that war with Joann could be prevented only by the United States readiness.
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Washington
House
Padgett
Democratc
Joann
Padgete
Fragzelad
United States
County Court Solid for E. W. Carmack
Pyresburg Tennessee April meeting of Dyer county court shows strong support for Senator E. W. Carmack. A poll of 36 magistrates found 34 of 36 in favor, indicating Carmack’s rising popularity and expectation he will carry the county.
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Pyresburg
Tenn
Carmack
Deer County
Dyer County
High Handed and Undemocratic Act in James County
In April a mass mutiny at the James county courthouse protested the state committee's call for a mob convention and dismissal of the people’s will. The resolution condemned Patterson committee members, praised the minority, and supported a general primary. John A. Moon was endorsed for his own successor, with Mountcastle for national committeeman and Mayfield and Hoon for district delegates, plus a governor endorsement for J. W. Carymack.
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Oultewah
Tean
James County
Denerate
State Committee
Patterson
Tennessee
John A. Moon
R. E. Mountcastle
P. B. Mayfield
F. A. Hoon
J. W. Carymack
Ryan Denies Testimony on Half Million Metro Fund
New York April Thomas F Ryan testified in Harlem Municipal Court that a 500000 fund from Metropolitan Street Railway was created for the company but there was no evidence of its use in a political campaign. He said William C Whitney suggested the fund and that he received 111000 credit in 1903 before resigning from 36 corporations in 1906.
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New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Metropolitan Street Railway
Wall and Cortland Strees
Ines
Ryan
Harlwam
William C. Whitney
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Chicken Thief Gets Pepper Shot in Tuscumbia
Residents of eastern Tuscumbia heard a commotion at 2 AM when Thomas Anderson peppered a chicken thief as he passed a coop under an electric light. Anderson declined to file charges, and no arrest was made despite notes of potential prosecution.
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Tuscumbia
Als
Thoms Anerson
Anderson
Ilsikely
Nashville
Tenn
W. D. Feard
Memphis
Jackson
Beard
Lea
Gov. Taylor
Fowlkes
Knoxville
Supreme Bench
Soing
Plest
Supreme Court
Fila
Esteen
Saloon Keepers in Mobile Promise Compliance with Law
In Mobile Alabama on April 10 the majority of saloonkeepers say they will obey the 9 o'clock closing law after the Supreme Court ruled it legal. City and county officials who had not enforced the rule announced they would now enforce it.
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Mobile
Ala
Supreme Court
Haw
Chelsea Blaze Destroys City Districts In Mass Fire
A sweeping Chelsea fire devastates manufacturing, wholesale and retail zones. It begins at 10 40 am and rages until 9 pm, aided by a gale and extra fire crews from Boston and neighboring towns. Property losses reach about 2 million dollars with 1 500 homeless and dozens injured.
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Boston
Chelsea
Chelsea Brigade
Boston Blacking Company
West Third Street
Maverick Street
Chelsea Creek
Illinois drys threaten saloon era as votes rise
Illinois Prohibition leaders announced day three results showing a large swing against saloons. They estimate about 1,000,000 people live in dry areas and that roughly 86 townships voted dry while 204 voted to return saloons. Officials claim about 1,100 saloons closed yesterday and anticipate more closures within thirty days.
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Chicago
Alonzo E. Wilson
Prohibition State Committee
Coldwater
Linois
Prohibition
Illinoi
Life of Boy Narrowly Saved in Alabama Fire
In Decatur Alabama on April 9 a 12 year old boy Neal Speake son of Judge Daniel Bowake was saved from being burned to death when a campfire caused a tent on a vacant lot to catch fire. Mort Morrow aided in rescuing him as flames engulfed the shelter leaving the boy with severe burns on hands and feet.
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Decatur
Ala
Neal Speake
Daniel W. Bowake
Mort Morrow
Pennsylvania Delegates May Swing Free to Denver
Pittsburgh April 11 National Committeeman J M Gigey states delegates chosen at today’s Pennsylvania primary will be an uninstructed delegation to the Denver Convention. He argues Pennsylvanians should be free to help select a candidate deemed suitable by the states that elected Democrat Presidents. Col Duffey fights against the Piya element influencing the delegation seats.
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Pittsburg
Cil
J. M. Gigey
Denerstle Party
Pennsylvania
Denver
Hinataral College
Buates
Col. Duffey
Piya
Huntsville Republicans Elect Delegates to County Convention
Huntsville Alua Madison County Republicans held precinct meetings yesterday and elected delegates to the county convention to be held in the city on Saturday.
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Huntsville
Alu
Madison County
Lee Thurman Is Hanged At Last In Virginia
Lee Thurman former West Point Kentucky bay was hanged at Norpolk Virginia at 6 am for the murder of his room mate Walter P Dilson from Michigan on February 1 1905. His execution followed multiple stays sought by his family and Governor Swanson issued a stay earlier. Thurman protested self defense to the end. body sent to West Point Kentucky for burial after the state anatomy society relinquished claim.
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Norpolk
Thurman
West Point
Bay
Walter P. Dilson
Michigan
Swanson
State Janatomical Society
Willson
Kentucky
United States lace imports face wage barrier to home product growth
Washington reports US lace goods consumption topped 6 million dollars last year, with 90 percent imported. A Bureau of Manufacturers agent collected foreign reports showing wages in the US three to four times higher than in predecessors abroad and rising competition from cheap labor. Foreign centers cited include St Gall, Calais, Nottingham, Plauen, Belgium, and British India with weekly wages from 3 1 2 cents to 12 dollars, while US wages ranged from 18 to 30 dollars per week.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Manufacturers
St. Gall
Switzerland
Calais
France
Nottigham
England
Plauen
Germany
Belgium
British India
Stahlman gives $100 to Lane College in Jackson
Col. E. B. Stahlman of Nashville presented Bishop Isaac Lane, leader of the colored M. B. church and founder of Lane College, in Jackson with a $100 gift for the school.
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Jackson, Tenn
E. B. Stahlman
Nashville
Isaac Lane
The
Colored M. B. Church
Lane College
New York to Endorse Hughes for President at Convention
New York plans to endorse Governor Hughes for president at the Republican convention. Delegates will approve resolutions praising Roosevelt and Hughes, while naming four at large delegates and presidential electors. Key figures include Chatrain Woodruff and leaders Barnes and Ward, with an expected unity despite prior tensions.
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New York
Taft
Hughes
Roosevelt
Landatory
Chatrain Woodruff
Friends
Woodruff
Mayor Low
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes League of the United States
Howard H. Butler
Buffalo
Frederick R. Hazzard
Syracuse
Barnes
Lillian Russell’s Mother Dies in New Jersey
Passaic New Jersey April 9 Mrs Charles E Leonard mother of Lilian Russell the setters fed in the home of her daughter Mrs Ri ward Schultze In Rutherford in morning Mrs Leonard was in her sixth year and death was due to general debility
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Passaic
N. J
Charles £. Leonard
Lilian Russell
Riward Schultze
Rutherford
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