Congress Achieves Key Reforms As Roosevelt Wins Currency Bill
In a dramatic session, Congress passed the currency act and a public buildings bill, expanding federal compensation for injuries to government workers. Amendments were accepted, and President Roosevelt’s measures gained broad support, while satire flooded the press gallery during recesses. The record lists major actions and未 done items from the period, including pensions, spending authorizations, and tariff inquiry.
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Cavilippinas
Congress Adopts Several Bills After Long Session
Congress met December 2 1907 and passed bills on currency reforms and the reinstatement of discharged colored troops. Adjourned May 30 1908 after debating the postal savings bank plan and various measures, including tariff changes and foreign representation, with many major proposals failing.
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Castro
Congress
United States
Appunchians
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Hard Luck Tales From Wisconsin and Dakota
In Mazomanie Wisconsin carpenter William Rorston died from injuries after a building collapse caused by a tornado. Several other carpenters were injured. In Beresford Dakota pioneer Pater Baker about 50 years old shot a person with a shotgun while in Sioux City en route home. He is said to have cried out in despair over his broken condition.
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William Rorston
Beresford
D. C
Pater Baker
Sioux City
End of Filibuster Clears Path for Currency Bill
Washington reports the Senate approving the conference report on the currency bill by 43 to 22 after a lengthy filibuster led by La Follette Stone and Gore. President Roosevelt signed the compromise measure shortly after 9 o clock, with Cabinet members Root and Garfield present.
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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la Foljette
Roosevelt
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Totaries Root and
Garfelid
Ghalfanit Indicts Lie Poison Claim In Measles Theory
Dr. Wo ON Ghalfanit expands his indictment against Lie poison theory arguing it is the original cause of many illnesses and malady claims in the fields. The statement alleges no sons but mentions a fatal risk from one which may trigger death.
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Iiceraaly
British General Buller Dies In London After Illness
Obituary notes General Sir Redvers Buller born 1849, famed for early Boer War and Victoria Cross deeds. His military career ended amid failures and retirements, with high-profile leadership shifts as Roberts succeeded him. Separate political chatter surveys potential 1909 presidential nominees and Washington society, naming Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs. Hughes among prominent figures, with social context and marriages highlighted.
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Bedverg Henry - Buller
London
Buller
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Merv
John A. Johnson
Charies W. Fairbanks
Charles Eb, Hughes
Johnson
Mra
Fairbanks
Maryn Ville
Ohio
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
Cornelis Cole
Mr. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Taft
Charlie Taft
Quentin Roosevelt
Mra Watt van Iselen Herron
Cincinnati
Mrs. Johnson
St. Paul
Minneapolig
Itinere Preston
St. Peter
Bryan
Tdncoln
Mra Bryan
Arran
Mary Tlizabeth Baird
Perry
Charles JH. Hughes
New York State
Bag
Lome
Hughes Ime
MTRA
Cannon
Arsy Heehes
Afisa Antoinetta Carter
New Yor
Helen Canenon
Joseph
Canton
Daughier
White House
Mary Baker G Lelby Addresses Health Rumors
In the current Christian Science Sentinel, Mary Baker G Lelby, head of the church, formally responds to rumors about her health. She states she is watched like no criminal or sick person and urges friends to respect her privacy. She says she is living, loving, and active, and that justice and honesty cannot be abandoned.
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Christian Science Sentinel of
Boston
Mary Baker G. Lelby
Christian Science Church
State Court Faith in Law Again Questioned
A fragmented report describes how state court interpretations of constitutional mandates are reviewed by the Supreme Court. It notes a Missouri case involving a cotton futures deal in Vicksburg with a dealer wiped out by price decline and a broker suit over deposited margins.
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Vicksboro
Missouri Phis
Senator Jones Dead In Washington After Long Public Career
Arkansas politician James Kidonee Jones, a veteran Democrat and former U S Representative and longtime Senate leader, died in Washington at about age. Heart failure caused death a day after illness struck. Jones, a Civil War veteran and Marshall County resident, built a national profile from 1880 through the 1890s.
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Washington
United States
James Kidonee
Aruanana
Waas
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Garfield-Hancock
Congress
Carlisle
Kentucky
Jones
Allison Wins in Iowa Historic Senate Victory Declared
Official returns from all 99 Iowa counties show Senator Allison with 102359 votes to Governor Cummins 92738, a 9873 lead. Carrell trails Garst in the governor race by about 25000. Seventh District still contested between Prouty and Hull with narrow margins. Alden, born Perry Ohio, in 1829, noted.
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Cumming
Iowa
Allison
A. B.cummins
United States
Carrell Bar
Garst
Prouty
J. A. T. Hull
Alllaon Bes Bean
United
Senate
Congress
Alden
Perry
Ohio
Fire hazards in schools and public buildings spark reform calls
A 1908 nationwide warning cites rising school fires across 19 states and one territory, with many dormitories damaged while students slept. Authorities urge immediate safety upgrades, noting schools lag behind theaters and churches in sprinkler systems and exits.
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Brees
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Grevaland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Bastet
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Canada
Af Ui
Tabliz
Fort Wayne
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Far and Near Report on Local Land Trial Findings
A grand jury in Oregon investigates alleged land trends with mentions of Tate Arenibald T hierman in New York and 00 pounds in wel ter twenty. The record cites three men John Miles and others, sworn over in Keotoania river where drownings occurred. Lapsed details describe winds and gras and various losses as part of winter's events.
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Tinatila Cousety
Oregon
Tate
Arenibald Thierman
New York
Teta John Miles
Tedmond
Neteon
Keotoania
Ching
Soannig
Fershar Steckinen
Lias Counerry
Gras Wale
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