House Debates Statehood Rule Amid Turmoil in 190? Session
In Washington on Oct 25 the House opened with high tension as a rules committee plan seeking to unify statehood debate was presented. Dalzell outlined a rule limiting votes on admitting territories separately, drawing protests and laughter from members led by Williams and Payne while Speaker Cannon admonished a Minnesota congressman for violating parliamentary conduct.
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Washington
Dalzell
Williams
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Mondell
Wyoming
Grosvenor
Adams
Wisconsin
J. Adam Bede
New York
Payne
Senate
Minnesota
Cannon
Congress Debates Rule on Arizona New Mexico Statehood
In a charged session lawmakers clash over a rule on joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Tawney opposes but votes against his judgment. Datzell closes debate as Toll call records 102 to 165 with many Republicans crossing party lines. Roosevelt attends the executive gallery as turmoil and partisan jabs erupt.
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Bede
Kentucky
New England
Tawney
Jones
Washington
Smith
Arizona
Kahn
California
de Armond
Babcock
New Mexico
Datzell
Adams
Wisconsin
Kabcock
Beidler
Bonynge
Brooks
Colorado
Brown
Calderhead
Cushman
Darragh
Davidson
Esch
French
Fulkerson
Gillett
Cocel
Gronne
Hayes
Hermann
Howell
Utah
Humphrey
Kennedy
Ohio
Knowland
Loud
McCreary
Pennsylvania
McWinley
McLachlan
MccMorran
Marshall
Miner
Mondell
Mudd
Murphy
Needham
Otten
Reeder
Slemp
Steenerson
Thomas
Treaty on Isle of Maes relinquished to Cuba debated
Senate committee reports a majority decision that the United States will relinquish all claim to the Isle of Maes to Cuba. A minority report by Senator Morgan seeks added protections for U.S. citizens with island investments. The majority treaty mirrors the version released on Nov 24. Washington Jan 25 Judge discusses Algeciras and Santo Domingo policy, endorsing Monroe doctrine expansion. House rule on joint statehood debate passes amid sharp party lines. Shaw argues for tenure limits on civil service retirees.
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United States
Cuba
Isle of Maes
Senate
Morgan
Washington
Algeciras
Santo Domingo
Eller
Shaw
Fan
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Imperial Commission from China Receives President Roosevelt
China's imperial commission, sent to study American social and industrial conditions, was formally received by President Roosevelt at the White House. The exchange of speeches reflected the customary friendly tone of the visit.
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Washington
China
Imperial Commission
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Final plans set for Shepburn railroad rate bill to House
Washington jan 25 final plans for the presentation of the Shepburn railroad rate bill to the house have been unanimously agreed upon. The committee's unanimous opinion is that the bill will be considered not later than next Tuesday.
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Washington
Shepburn
House
Increase of Internal Revenue Dec 1905 total up$s22,429,521
The monthly statement from Washington reports December 1905 internal revenue collections totaling $22,429,521, an rise of $1,684,408 from December 1904. The gains reflect higher receipts across several tax categories and improved collection efforts nationwide.
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Washington
Marshall Field's Will Shapes Chicago Endowment Plan
The will of Marshall Field names Chicago as beneficiary for 5000000 to endow and maintain the Meld Columbian museum with a six year site provision. If no site is provided, 8000000 returns to the residuary estate. The balance directs large bequests to relatives and several Chicago public charities. Widow receives 1000000 and the Field home. daughter in England gets 8000000. heirs are to inherit after Field Jr.’s sons reach age 50.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
City of
Field
Marshall Teld, Jr
Chicago Orphan Asylum
Old People’s Home
St. Luke's Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
England
Beattie
British Election Returns Show Liberal Gains and Labor Seats
London figures as of yesterday's returns indicate the Liberals gained sixteen seats and the Laborites gained three. Totals stand Liberals 11, Unionists 139, Nationalists 81, Labourites 47.
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London
Jan
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Its Worth in Freeport Testimony
Positive proof from Freeport citizens highlights Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs E Imford of 1920 Locust Street testifies the pills cured kidney trouble and a back ailment, sparing further treatment since 1897. She notes others in Freeport also report undoubted results and recommends purchase from local dealers. Price listed as 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
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Dean
Freeport
E. Eimford
Locust Street
Emmert
Doan
Foster-Milburp Co
Buffalo
United
Illinois State Society Notes on Chicago County Names
Springfield reports at the Illinois State Este rien society meeting that a proposed Chicago county name change was discussed as a possible fix to civic woes. Peter Cartwright introduced a bill to form Chicago Pinckney and Brown counties, but it was tabled after amendments. A separate bill creating the county of Michigan failed in the house. State's Attorney Hatch fights the grand jury over cocaine sales. a shortfall in Kraik Dooling's recount may lead to a special jury.
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Tlow
Chicago
Illinois State Estorien Society
Willian D. Barge
Chieteo
Grice
Vean Barge
Peter Cartwright
Sangamon
Chicano
Pinckney and
Brown
John E. Pugh
Michigan
Senate
State Line
Illinois and Kankakee
Grand Jury
Hatch
Albert Mitchell
Robert Clarkson
Willan Zapf
Kraik Dooling
Court of Honor
WIFE AND HUSBAND AT OUTS Paris Ho Jan 25
In Vermilion Stratton township supervisor H L Mings Republican sheriff candidate was wounded in a bedroom shootout with his wife during a family altercation. A visitor, Wyds McWinney, was present as the revolver was wrestled away. Mings claimed his wife fired, she said the wound was self defense. The bullet entered above the heart, and recovery is hoped.
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Paris
Withiaty HL
Mings
Stratton Township
Anni
Gauken
Wyds
McWinney
Galesburg chosen for west state encampment dates set
Illinois G A R meeting at Galesburg fixed May encampment dates May 22 28 and 24 with Mother Bickerdyke monument unveiling by the Women’s Relief corps and G A R. A parade is planned for Wednesday drawing public attention to the event.
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Llinois
Cgilesburg
Til
G. AL RL
Wnness
Galesburg
Mother Bickerdyke
Women's Relief Corps
Mayor Cuts Down Phone Poles in Rock Island
Acting on city council orders Mayor McCashrin removed Central Union Telephone poles, making hundreds of lines unusable. The telephone company has operated without a franchise for three years, and local reps did not interfere with the mayor’s actions.
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Rock Island. U
McCashrin
Central Union Telephone Company
Couple’s wedding ends with life estate on real estate
Stephen Hasery Sr. of West Point Illinois and Miss Lela Lencon of this city married in Quincey. The bride received 1000 and a prenuptial agreement, signing the old groom’s real estate interest over to her for life.
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Quincey
Stephen Has 6Ery
West Point
Lela Lencon
Poison in the Wedding Feast at Dred lourres and Miss Lewisn
Several people were poisoned after eating birtek cheese at a breakfast following the wedding. The incident occurred in the town and authorities investigate the cause while doctors report the victims are expected to recover. Names of the injured are not fully confirmed.
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Dred Lourres
Lewisn
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertised for Piles and Sores
The salve soothes pain almost instantly when applied to piles sores and cuts. It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient circulating blood through diseased parts aiding nature to remove the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Wheeler in critical condition at Brooklyn home
General Joseph Wheeler battles pneumonia at his sister’s Brooklyn residence as family gathers at the bedside. Children Joseph Wheeler, Mrs. W. of Harris, and Misses Anmt Lucide and Chimie Wheeler are listed among visitors.
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New Yorky
Joseph Wheeler
Brooklyn
Mastor Joseph Wheeler
W. of. Harris
Anmt
Lucide
Chimie Wheeler
Trouble on the Isle of Pines in Havana report
From Nueva Cerone on the Isle of Pines comes word that James M. Steere territorial secretary faces possible trouble after defying a court order. He refused to deliver chattels held in a warehouse until storage charges were paid and was arrested, later released with Monday appearances and bail obligations.
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Havana
Nueva Cerone
Isle of Pines
James M. Steere
Steere
Explosion in Witteville mine traps sixteen miners
News from Poteau Oklahoma reports an explosion in mine No 6 at Witteville a mining village three miles away with sixteen miners believed entombed.
President nominates customs collector and consul general
Washington on January 25 reports the president has sent to the senate nominations for Walter Lillie as collector of customs for the district of Michigan and for Geo I Anderson of India as consul general at Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
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Washington
Senate
Walter 7. Lillie
District of
Michigan
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Geo
I. Anderson
India
France Maintains Confidence Vote After Socialist Move
Paris on January 25 reports the government secured a 203 majority in the chamber of deputies after a Socialist motion to cut the secret service appropriation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Markets Report Chicago Grain and Live Stock
Chicago Jan 24 prices on Wheat Corn and Oats show May and July contracts with mixed highs and lows. Live stock quotes list hogs cattle and sheep with estimated receipts and bid ranges for prime and good to average categories. Poultry prices and hay market figures are also noted along with cash grain headings and grade quotes.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promotes Digestive Health
A claim that thorough digestion and proper assimilation improve strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure purportedly digests what you eat and enables digestive organs to transform foods into tissue-building blood. It relieves sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion. described as palatable and strengthening, sold by all druggists.
Revival of Molly M'Guireion Arson Plotters Warranted
Washington County officers pursue alleged leaders of a feared anarchist gang blamed for murder plots. Meeting at a saloon near Monongahela was halted as a crowd of over 50 gathered. Leaders Vincenziovaldi and Terra Guiseppe urged members to resist arrest and execute violence if needed. Judge Taylor faced threats from the Black Hand, while evidence shows the group operates across multiple mining and mill districts with ties to Hoboken and Bridgeport.
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Washington
Baird
Courtney
Monongahela
John Wekert
Kekert
Lekert
Vincenziovaldi
Terra Guiseppe
Mude
Valadi
Guiseppe
Acheson
Anarchistie Society
John Spida
Anarchists Threats Spark Warrants in Pa and Ohio
Monongahela reports 156 foreigners tied to an anarchist band with HQ at Baird Pa raided by police. Literature threats target Governor Pennypacker and Governor Pattison and other officials nationwide. Secret service aid from Pittsburgh and elsewhere. Kinleyville officials plan arrests. John Spida and Geo Barli in custody refuse to discuss group.
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Monongahela
Baird
Weinass
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Ohio
United States
Hittsburg
Kinleyville
John Spida
Geo. Barli
Government Gaining Control in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on January 25 the government tightens grip as revolutionists show confidence but the authorities press cautiously to avoid overreach. The outlook remains uncertain, with the fate of renewed uprisings hinging on careful handling and restraint.
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Ament
St. Petersburg
Fatal Bush Fires Ravage Victoria in Australia
Melbourne correspondent reports bush fires across Victoria, aided by a gale, creating a wall of fire hundreds of feet high. The blaze devastated large stretches of country and killed at least fifteen people in Mount Fatigue area.
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London
Melbourne
The
Daily Chronicle
Victoria
Clark's Laundry Promises Soft Clothes With Rain Water
Advertises a laundry service offering family wash at low prices using rain water to soften underwear and garments. Calls for customers to send in clothes and notes a wagon will call. includes telephone 792 and address 154 Van Buren St.
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Clark
van Buren St
British Swedish dri aids female prisoners health and discipline
The British authorities report a practice called the Swedish dri as a notable aid to health and discipline for female prisoners. The city of Rome plans to use pole motor boats on theTher.
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Rome
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