Notable Farewell Events At Departmental Ceremony
March 7 marks formal induction of Hoko Smith of Georgia into the interior secretary role. Officials including Olney and Morton attend a noon ceremony, with handshakes and farewells at the department. Ex secretary Rusk receives a silver serrano and lamp as coworkers honor his service.
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Cabinet Oath In Grant's Era Documents Historic Ceremony
A page from an 19th century newspaper describes the oath of office for new cabinet members with Secretary Field, Secretary Greatham, and the ceremony at the diplomatic parlor. Attendees include Carlisle Juamunt Smith, Herbert Olney Biesoil, and Morton as the oath is administered. Debate over treasury issues and gold bonds follows, reflecting the era's financial concerns and political tensions.
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Race track bills spark tumult in state assembly
March 7 reports a chaotic session as efforts to repeal the notorious race track bills trigger a public hearing request, with Hutchinson challenging the speaker’s rulings. A roll call ends 29 to 20 in favor of sustaining the speaker after tense gallery moments.
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Gloucester
Carpenter bill dominates session as assembly debates key measures
The judiciary committee studied the Carpenter reapportionment bill amid committee hearings and extensive figures on taxes and county costs. Other actions included second readings on county creation San Antonio and university board changes, with adjournment set for March 14.
Legislative muddle marks tense session with many bills defeated
Wide range of measures faced votes in a dense assembly day. Debates focused on policing structure, health boards, debt limits, and municipal government. Kings county move stalled then passed on reconsideration while a mutual insurance bill advanced after late contention. The St Louis and North American Navigation Co steamer ran freight to Panama.
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PUTAS MONS FORTUNE And the Largest Ever Fight Fought
The long narrative details the 1908 boxing match between Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Hall. It covers ring entrance, referee actions, rounds description, key exchanges, hall of fame moments, and the ultimate decision awarding the victory to Fitzsimmons amid a massive, celebratory crowd reaction.
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Murder Plot Aboard Heaper Ends In Shipboard Murders
The American bark Heaper, Captain J F Sodergren, reached Newcastle NSW February 21 with news of a January 13 mutiny aboard the ship. Thomas a Clar Herman Spar Hang Maneen Thomas Greeo and Edward Tarsen plotted to kill the captain and mates and scuttle for piracy near China or the Chilean coast. Second Mate Fitzgerald died in the attempt. five men were captured and jailed after confessing. The voyage continued toward Tebit with guards aboard and the crew’s safety in question.
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