House Rules Adopted in Republican Caucus Changes to Limit Filibuster
Washington Feb 7 The Republican caucus adopted the rules report with key changes. pension legislation placed in the privileged class and invalid pension reports allowed anytime. New provisions limit reading of bills, require clerk handling, and empower a majority in committee of the whole to close debate. The day includes journal approval, rule edits, and Senate actions on Oklahoma statehood and taxation questions.
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Committee On Rules
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Committee On Judiciary
Senator Joly Sherman Testifies in Ballot Box Forgery Inquiry
Witnesses recount relations between Senator Sherman and Foraker camp, noting past support for Foraker and denial of ill will. Halstead, editor of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, describes handling of signatures and campaign plans. Gov Foraker discusses a supposed contract behind a ballot box bill and Wood as an inventor and contractor.
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Joly Sherman
Goryvernor Foraker
Thalstead
Ile
Foraker
Cincinnati
Putterworth
Buls
Lalsteed
Campbell
Halstesd
Halstead
Pavaker
Springfield
Irus
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Conference on Nebraska rail interests sparks vote talk
At a Nebraska Board of Transportation meeting railroad interests discussed town election stakes and potential parcels. Officials and delegates debated routing and funding questions affecting the local transport plan.
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Nebraska Board of Transportation
A TRUST BETRAYED. Walton's Dallas money theft shocks St Louis
J A Walton a Dallas money clerk for the Pacific Express Company absconded with 35000 dollars deposited by City National Bank of Dallas for transport to the Commercial Bank of Saint Louis. Walton traced to Indian Territory after leaving Dallas Sunday night and is pursued by detectives as the exposure stirs the city.
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Pacific Express Company
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American Express Company
Ionia
Mich
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St. Joseph
Indian Territory
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Wallas
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St. Louis
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Filler
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Pieite
Retinaaukee
Handford
Ube
Plier
Rand Whittrock
Sim Cums
Jota Weaver
Parttic
Snr
Union Depot
Hannd Burthy Fotheringham
Sorved
Who
Chicago
Wittrock
Tenors
Fort Worth
Avalanche wrecks Burke and boarding house disaster
In Burke Idaho Territory avalanches devastate the town, burying five miners and killing six in a Custer mine boarding house. Three men died earlier as residents flee to Gem and Wallace, with scant communication from the mines. Elsewhere floods along the Willamette threaten Oregon towns and transportation, bars on the riverfront, widespread damage, and extensive timber losses. A separate note reports Jennie Baily filing bastardy proceedings against teacher J M Davis.
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Burke
I. T
Coeur d’Alene
Gem
Wallace
Canyon Creek
Ceveur d’ Alene
Custer
Nine-Mile Creek
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Across North America
Dr John A Rauch secretary of the Illinois State Board of Health issues a quarterly report. The influenza outbreak began in Boston December 17 and reached Chicago by December 23, spreading to the Atlantic to Pacific and as far as Mexico and Central America within ninety days. From December 28 to February 11 Chicago saw 205 deaths, 610 under five, with two thirds due to respiratory diseases. The report compares trends in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Cincinnati St Louis and notes Charleston but not New Orleans. Estimates put northern state deaths near 10,000.
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Three Fatal Mishaps at Prenian Wire Mill
Three workers suffer fatal injuries at Aoel line's wire mill on Wednesday. Charles Cheattie aged 17 was pierced by a red hot rod and suspended midair. Matt Molessy a new fine-wire drawer was pierced in the stomach as the reel spun and wire broke. William Mershon also died when an electric wire snapped.
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Trenton
Aoelline
Charles Cheattie
Matt Molessy
Maicsiy
William Mershon
Disaster at Monmouthshire colliery claims hundreds
An English mine explosion in Monmouthshire buried about 300 workers yesterday. Two hundred were rescued quickly while efforts continue for the rest. A later report lists 40 beadles recovered and 50 miners still trapped with unknown outcomes. Owners fear 120 may be dead.
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Monmouthshire
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Yessterday
Entirely Helpless to Health Rheumatic Recovery Reported
Mrs SH Ford wife of Gen Ford credits Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup for her remission from two years of severe rheumatism. BarkoMaric Syrup Co of Jackson Michigan offers it at 31.00 per bottle or six for 2.00. Noblitt Seeger and Kinney fished near Rockford, reporting ducks few and fish scarce.
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Gen. Ford
Corunna
Mich
Hibbard
BarkoMaric Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Q. J. Noblitt
Bogus Medicine Certificates and Horses for Sale
An ad offers a rheumatic cure claiming endorsements from eminent locals and urges sending for a book with a 2 cent stamp. It also advertises ten 4-year-old drive horses for sale at McEwen's brick barn, with Dr I. Wri noted.
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McEwen
Advice to Mothers and Fire Alarm Repairs
Advice to Mothers praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and claims it relieves pain cures dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic in children. Prices 25 cents per bottle. Chief Reeves tested local fire alarm boxes and found two faulty inoperative units fixed. line now ready for service.
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Hunnicutt Rheumatic Cure Promoted in Vintage Ad
Scrofula and rheumatism are described as quickly cured by Hunnicutt's Rheumatic Cure. The ad boasts physician and clergy endorsements and offers a book of particulars for a two cent stamp. Also promotes a Strauss boot and shoe sale at Wallace's Old Stand with bottles sold for one dollar.
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Hunnicutt Medicine Co
Atlanta
Hunnidutt
Strauss
A. Strauss
Wallace
Dr Ackers English Cough Remedy Guaranteed
A merchant advertisement guarantees Dr Ackers English Cough Remedy will relieve coughs quickly and claims a full refund if not proven. The notice pledges satisfaction if directions are followed and cites Q. J. Noblitt and A S Prauss as endorsing the Bay State school shoes offer at one dollar from the Wellness Old Stand.
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Bay State School
A. S Prauss
Invariable Sign Warns of Weak Heart Says De Costa
Anks swelling or feet swelling not from rheumatism signals heart weakness says Prof. De Costa. Shortness of breath, chest pain when lying on left side, and smothering spells also indicate heart trouble. The cure offered is Dr Miles New Cure sold at F A Browns Co Drug Store.
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Miles
F. A. Brown's & Co
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