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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
10
WashingtonMarch 4 The ship subsidy bill halted in the senate as Senator Gallinger stopped pressing the measure for this session after two days of debate Carmack lamented prolonged discussion Gallinger defended the bill briefly then declined further consideration marking the session end
Sunday session in the senate devolved into a prolonged filibuster led by Senator Carmack as opponents delayed the ship subsidy bill. The stalemate extended into night hours with multiple motions to postpone and a pledge to resume at 5 pm, while supporters pressed to print the house bill.
Washington March 2 democratic senators reached an understanding with House minority leaders to oppose passage of the ship subsidy bill. Senator Carmack signaled a plan to block amendments and delay action while Blackburn warned the caucus the bill would not pass before adjournment. If needed, Democrats would prolong debate, aiming to keep the gavel from falling before Monday noon.
In Washington the ship subsidy bill passed the House 155 to 144 after earlier defeat 161 to 154. The vote followed pressure and parliamentary moves by Republicans and southern Democrats, with four subsidies removed, including the large oriental subsidies.
St Patrick's day events include Irish society parade and religious services. Rev John Cavanaugh president of Notre Dame will deliver the principal address at Saengerbund hall. Rev Jennings Gilbert of Cleveland will preach at St Patrick's church at 10 am.
A one story frame building housing Mills & Walker in Sheldon was totally burned at 9 o clock Sunday evening. The postoffice was housed there and its books burned though mail and sacks were saved. The blaze started near oil tanks of unknown origin.
The Fort Wayne Decatur trolley line will add cars before week end. Trips between the terminals will run every ninety minutes instead of every three hours, improving service for riders.
The Strother murder trial enters its second week with the prosecution challenging the emotional insanity defense. Dr De Jarnette testified as a key witness and Edward Gaines, brother in law of the defendants, was used to support the state's theory that the Strothers were sane the night of the Bywaters shooting. The judge and jurors heard preliminary instructions and the case moved forward with renewed defense confidence.
Representative Tawney announced in the house that the treasury will end the 1908 fiscal year with a surplus of 20 million dollars, and total appropriations at the session total about 919,948,679.63. Senator Allison in the senate voiced the same view, aligning with Tawney on the aggregate appropriation.
William F. Schwier a truckman at the city fire department home at 621 Barr Street has been missing since Friday morning. Police are asked to locate him after he asked to be relieved for two hours, changed clothes, and drew February pay at city hall. His wife fears he left the city and she is left without money. Schwier's drinking had been a concern raised by the chief.
Danville Illinois March 4 Will J Davis faces a jury trial for manslaughter over the Iroquois Theater fire of December 1903. Judge Kimbrough presides as veniremen sparce. three jurors seated by noon. Prosecution led by Keeslar Gunn Buckingham Troup Barbour. defense Levy Mayer Austrian Mann. Viva Jackson died in Chicago fire. her mother Mrs J C Jackson mourns with witnesses set to testify.
The largest deed ever filed in Wabash County has been recorded. It conveys 480 acres of land from George W. Beeler to Warf.
Washington March 4 The Fifty ninth congress adjourned at noon after a largely decorous session. Speakers thanked Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon for impartiality as crowds filled galleries and clerks crowded caps. The ship subsidy bill was dropped and the hours of service bill for railway employees was approved with a nine hour daily limit and possible extensions by the interstate commerce commission.
The Senate resumed today in Washington at 9 30 o clock. The brief entry notes a resumed session with no further details provided about the agenda or votes.
The House adjourned without day after paying tribute to Joseph Cannon. Members sang My Country Tis of Thee and cheered as Cannon accepted thanks for his leadership. Speaker Cannon thanked colleagues and noted Congress ended at 12:15 solar time.
The president went past a late session deadline and signed bills passed up to the last moment. Report notes he left the White House at 10:50 a.m. and continued coverage on page ten.
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