26 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
1
A yearly association was formed as part of the memorial effort in Maine. The initiative centers on commemorative activities and community participation, aiming to sustain memory and support related projects.
In Washington on January 26 the Battleship Maine Memorial Association formed to mark the February 15 Maine sinking with public ceremonies. Rear Admiral Sigsbee, retired, elected president. Gen. Burt Col. Shinn Capt. Hobson and Father Hannan named vice presidents. A requiem mass, Arlington graves pilgrimage, and a First Presbyterian church meeting with speakers Robley Evans and Sigsbee are planned. Roosevelt and Newberry invited.
The Asiatic Exclusion League leaders President Tiietioe and Secretary Yoell were barred from the California state house floor as lobbyist restrictions were enforced. With 33 votes for and 32 against, the anti Japanese bills remain fiercely contested. Assembly members denounce the exclusion as a rebuke to their sovereign status.
Secretary of State Root submits his resignation to President Roosevelt effective when Robert Bacon qualifies as secretary. Bacon’s nomination and that of J O Laughlin as assistant secretary of state were sent to the Senate on Monday for action.
Riverine disaster unfolds as Baltic with 1600 aboard enters New York harbor after collision with the Republic near Nantucket shoals. Six lives lost, two Republic passengers and four Florida crew members perished. survivors evacuated to Grayshead. Governor Blanchard to wed in Canada. taxicab accident claims an unidentified Chicago woman.
One month ago a family wash service named Rough Dry opened offering washing and ironing of flat items like sheets pillow cases and towels at 50 per pound with a 10 percent cash on delivery discount. Over 50 families used the offer with no dissatisfaction and they invite others to try it with pickup and delivery by calling 557.
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