Roosevelt orders rigid oil inquiry by Commissioner Garfiel d
President Roosevelt directs Commissioner Garf ield to begin immediately a thorough oil investigation in response to a House request. The House passes a Panama Canal governance bill and a Senate transmission discusses the Monroe Doctrine protocol as a test of U S authority abroad. The protocol outlines duties and rights under the doctrine and its practical application. The summary notes the presidents aim and the legislative actions surrounding the canal zone. The opera note reports on potential disruption at the Metropolitan Opera House during Die Fledermaus with a star-studded cast including Sembrich Eames Nordica Caruso Plancon Dippel and others amid high ticket prices.
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Frisco Chief Suspended Over Police Scandal
Frisco chief of police Wittman is suspended on the charge of incompetency amid scandals in the police department tied to gambling in the Chinese quarters, announced in San Francisco on February 16.
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Zeigler expedition plans North Pole search
J W 8S Champ, secretary for William Zeigler arriving from Fingland to New York to engage two doctors and two specialists including a mine expert for a North Pole expedition. Capt Kjoldsen to command the steamer and Zeigler will travel back to England after arrangements are made.
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New York
Masquerade Ball Dominates Germania Society Social Scene
A Germania society masquerade ball at Germania hall drew large crowds with colonial, cowboy, and Indian costumes. Mayor C. J. Dittmar led a war-dance act, while other attendees included John Scheidt, Louis R. Jungkunz, Al Luebbing, Sheriff McCool, and Charley Guenther. Judges awarded prizes for best costumes as guests enjoyed music by Gibler’s orchestra and refreshments afterward.
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Trade Union Deputation Visits Home Secretary
Lonpox February 16 The parliamentary committee of the Trade Union Congress meets the home secretary and discusses several issues. The principal request asks for a reduction of the naturalization fee to allow alien workers to obtain citizenship rights.
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Lonpox
Trade Union Congress
Big Cotton Meetings in Cotton Belt Counties
NEW Orleans February 16 Special Today meetings are held at county seats to perfect county organizations and elect officers and committees. Plans include selecting and funding inspectors to police the organization, ensuring signers of price-stabilizing agreements abide by their oaths and that nonsigners regret not joining.
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Cotton Belt
Winter Golf Opens With Jefferson Clip Contests
Winter golf began today with the Jefferson clip event running two days. Following these games, the South Florida championship contests will be held. Many fashionable visitors are present including the Duke and Duchess of Manchester. The Duchess, an American, was Miss Kimmerman of Cincinnati before marriage.
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Cincinnati
Schwab To Attend Braphock Chamber Banquet Tonight
Charles M. Schwab visits Braphock Pennsylvania for a chamber of commerce banquet marking his return since leaving five years ago to head United States Steel. He will deliver a speech alongside other notable figures. In Paris a Caracas dispatch reports Castro forces sequestered Almerigan Asphalt company lands, stirring activity in the American colony.
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Caracas
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Castro
Almerigan Asphalt Company
Gold For Cuba Bond Funds Move Reported
The National City Bank shipped an extra 2 000 000 in gilt certificates to Cubs today. The balance still due on the Cuban bond issue stands at 4 000 000.
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New York
National City Bank
Cubs
Collieries Closed Down in Portsville Pa Due to Cold
The Lehigh Valley Coal company orders suspension of several collieries until Ripatisy because of intense cold.
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Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Naval Officers Killed in Submarine Explosion
Queenstown February 16 Special. An explosion of gasoline on the new submarine boat occurred today. One officer was killed and fifteen men were injured.
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Weather outlook for Curoaco on Feb 16
Special weather notice from Curoaco reports partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with possible light snow flurries in the south. Warmer tonight.
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Regret His Departure From Freeport Railway Board
At a directors meeting of Freeport Railway Light and Power Co. yesterday the board adopted resolutions mourning the death of Alpheus P. Goddard, president and treasurer, praising his leadership, public service, and integrity. He helped the city grow and devoted his life to public duties, leaving a lasting memory of his character and dedication. The company and community extend sympathy to his sorrowing family. The note closes with a poem about love and immortality.
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Freeport Railway, Light & Power Co
Alpheus P. Goddard
Andreasurer
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Market Report and Local Notices in Chicago Area
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.21 4 and May corn 1. ie 1 with other grains and meats listed. Union stock yards figures report cattle strong with ranges up to 6.10 and hogs steady to weak, plus sheep strong around 4.40 to 6.10. local notices include an anniversary ceremony at Capernaum Shrine No 4 tonight and a Knights of the Globe meeting tomorrow. Betsy Green of Pecatonica dies. ad for Kings New Life Pills at Joseph Emmert's drugstore mentions relief from food poisons.
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Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
King
Joseph Emmert
Farm Mortgage Investment Offer With $500 Note
The listing targets cautious investors. No. 2250 is a $500 mortgage loan maturing December 1, 1908, secured by a $100 farmland tract valued at about $8,200. The deal promises a fair net interest rate for a steady investment.
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