Rules Move to Limit Obstruction in House Debates
The House rules committee, led by Mr. Dalzell, advanced a rule to send Senate amended bills to conference with no intervening motions, limit roll calls, and grant privileged recess motions. Republicans jeered while Democrats protested, calling the move an anti filibuster measure aimed at expediting public business amidst sharp exchanges.
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Washtindtox
Committee On Rules
House
Williams
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Sulzer
New York
Mr. Williams
Mr. Dalzell
Mississippi
Datzell
Mr. Dalzeni
Mr. Sulzer
Payne
Cannon
Moesker
Beardsley Predicted To Win By Largest Kansas City Mayoral Margin
Republican chair Clyde Taylor asserts Beardsley will win Kansas City mayor with the largest majority in history. He warns Republicans must vote, cites poll caution, and notes breweries and utilities interests spend heavily on the campaign.
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Beardsley
Kansas City
Clyde Tay
Breweries
Too Many Good People in Kansas City Opinion
A Kansas City business man warns that voters will not reject the mayor’s service amid calls for better utilities oversight. He asserts there are too many good Democrats and Republicans, and too many citizens committed to Kansas City’s progress, to support opponents. Thomas Faxon signs.
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Star
Kansas City
Utilities Commission
Thomas Faxon
MASHER STRUCK A WOMAN AT NIGHT IN KANSAS CITY
Sadie and Anna Dezell were followed from the Willis Wood theater by a man who grabbed Sadie, knocked her down, and was restrained by Patrolman Robert Dunlap. H. L. Clapp, claiming recent arrival from Hollandburg, admitted the assault and faced a $500 maximum fine.
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Sadie Dezell
Anna Dezell
East Twelfth Street
Willis Wood
Twelfth
Charlotte Streets
Robert Dunlap
Walnut Street
H. L. Clapp
Kansas City
Hollandburg
Kas
Miss Dezell
John B. Young
Nitroglycerin Used In Sugar Creek Lumber Office Robbery
Robbers blew the safe in Badger Lumber Co office Sugar Creek with nitroglycerin at 4 this morning. only damaged books and no money in the safe. L Z Wills manager occupied second story residence. burglars fled before alarm. Dr John Emerson Roberts lectures at Shubert theater Sunday April 5 at 3 1 oclock on The Work of Free era admission free.
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Sugar Creek
Badger Lumber Company
L. Z. Wills
John Emerson Roberts
Shubert Theater
Weather forecast notes possible shower tonight
The weather bureau says there may be a shower tonight, with partly cloudy skies continuing. Tomorrow should be generally fair and cooler, while Missouri and Kansas expect showers this weekend. The local low this morning was 42 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
Missouri
Kansas
Outrage and Defense in Campaign Rhetoric Over Nelson Criticism
A Newsbook tirade accuses Crittenden and Reed of vicious slander while defending William R. Nelson’s stand against public service abuses. The piece emphasizes Nelson's battles against city corruption and industry greed, noting widespread public disagreement and endorsement of duress-free reform.
Morgan Receives Royal Audience in Rome During Visit
J Pierpont Morgan and daughter Mrs. Satterlee met Queen Helena privately in Rome. The queen accepted chairmanship for relief work linked to Morgan interests and gave Mrs. Satterlee a royal photo for her children. The pope granted a cordial private audience and wrote a personal good wishes note.
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Rome
J. Pierpont Morgan
Herbert L. Satterlee
Helena
Morgan
Satterlee
Mr. Morgan
Cardinal Merry del Val
Monsignor
PaRistell
Vatican
Borgia Apartments
The Merry Widow Proposes Vestibule Move on Holmes Street
In a witty aside, The Merry Widow notes the need to shift the Holmes street line or expand the vestibule to allow passage. The remark highlights a practical constraint in street alignment and theater access.
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Holmes Street
Tariff reform at Philippine Democratic convention defeated
Manila Democrats vote down a resolution condemning Taft administration and endorse Bryan for President. Six delegates chosen for the national convention. A split over tariff reform nearly occurred as conservative measures pass after five hours. Taft reacts with laughter to Manila dispatch.
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Philippines
Taft
Bryan
Chcaco
Manila
No Decision Probable in Kansas City Murder Trial
Jury in the two week trial of Mrs. Sarah Morasch in Kansas City Kansas had not reached a verdict by noon today as Judge Moore sent them to lunch with a deputy sheriff. The case centers on charges of murder.
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Sarah Morasch
Kansas City
Kas
Secret motives drive party votes in Metropolitan election
The passage argues some Democrats will back the Metropolitan ticket to honor the party label, while Republicans who oppose Beardsley are driven by selfish aims or grievances against good government. It portrays partisan loyalty versus personal interest.
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Beardsley
Civic pride and slander in Kansas City journalism conflict
The article defends Mr. Nelson against Reed's slander amid civic rivalry. It recalls long disputes with The Star and praises Nelson’s impact on Kansas City and his paper. The piece contrasts Reed’s claims with records of public service and questions party blame. It notes jury activity in a separate trial, with Mrs Morasch present.
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Nelson
Star
Kansas City
Reed
Democratic
Nes
Leech Appointed Public Printer in Washington
John S. Leech of Illinois was named public printer in Washington by President Roosevelt. He will succeed William H. Stillings whose resignation was accepted recently. The appointment came as a surprise since Leech had not been publicly linked to the post.
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Washington
John S. Leech
Illinois
Philippines
Mr. Leech
Stillings
Roosevelt
The Letters That Never Come
In March the Dead Letter Office received 1 063 692 mail pieces and returned over 600 000 to senders setting a new record. The fourth assistant postmaster general credited postal experts from city and railway offices for accuracy increasing overall returns. Some clerks processed hundreds of letters daily with one deciphering 916 names in a single day.
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Washineton
de Graw
Republican Meetings List on City Streets
Fragmented OCR notes list several Republican meetings held Saturday at multiple city boulevards and streets. Names such as William Uckboie Fred C. Coon and several speakers including K. Mo Nelson Crews T. C. McCampbell Wes Mann and others appear amid garbled venues and attendee references.
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Penn Atreet
William Uckboie
Fred C. Coon
Vine Street
K. Mo Nelson C
Crews
T. C. McCampbell
Wes Mann
Betis Er
Ood Troost
Rae Maver
Beardsley
M. Harwerd
Rebel
Brown
L. A. Ellis
St. John
Last Day of the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York
The famed Fifth Avenue Hotel closes after 49 years as a modern skyscraper rises. Notable guests and political giants such as Grant Conkling Arthur Platt Depew Blaine and Buchard once inhabited its walls, with the Amen Corner hosting pivotal moments in American political history.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
America
Grant
Conkling
Arthur
Platt
Depew
Republican Party
Burchard
James G. Blaine
Dr. Buchard
Folk Offers Reward for Election Law Violations
Governor Folk announced a 200 dollar reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of anyone violating Missouri election laws at the Kansas City or St Joseph municipal elections on April 7. The state reward, combined with The Star's, raises the total to 300 dollars for illegal voting and 400 dollars for person aiding illegal voting.
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Jefferson City
Folk
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Duke of Abruzzi Leaves For Rome After Meeting King
The Duke of the Abruzzi departed Turi for Rome following a meeting with King Victor. He sent a telegram to the king signaling further royal contact.
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Turi
Rome
Victor
Old Fifth Avenue Hotel closes as Blaine speech remembered
Crowds visit the Fifth Avenue Hotel to glimpse familiar rooms and relics from Blaine era. Souvenirs sell for the plush benches clocks mantels tiles and stair step Blaine once stood on amid talk of a duke and Miss Kathrine Elkins engagement.
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Blaine
Burchard
Broadway
Treet
Theater men in court again before judge this morning
The usual theatrical indictments were answered in criminal court today by managers, employees and players from last Sunday's performances. The managers refused to post $200 bonds per indictment as required, and were released on $50 bonds by Judge Sechorn in circuit court.
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Criminal Court
Wallace
Sechorn
Italian Car Sets Course for San Francisco From San Jose
An Italian car left San Jose for San Francisco at 7 45 this morning as officials recorded the departure and noted the trip was under way.
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San Jose
San Francisco
Watson declines to discuss presidential nomination
Thomas E. Watson avoids stating whether he will accept the nomination for president. He sent a short message from Bacon to the Associated Press, saying he has nothing to add until official notification is received, as Atlanta reports on April 4.
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Atlanta
Thomas E. Watson
Bacon
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