Kingman Star Miscellany Reflects War News and Local Incidents
A jumble of items from Kingman Indiana and national events. Reports include wartime diplomacy at the War Department, accidents and deaths from Beatty Camp to New York, a Yale student’s drowning rescue, Senate remarks by Senator Bailey, missing child cases, and a catastrophic fire. Also notes on a battleship disturbance, a church fire, and Gulf oil production drops linked to a seismic event in the Jamaica area.
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Woodville
Senator Alger Dead Former Secretary of War Succumbs in Washington
Gen. Alger, senator from Michigan and former Secretary of War, died suddenly in Washington on Thursday. Born Feb 27 1836 in Medina County Ohio he rose from farm work to law then lumber. He served as captain major colonel and major general in the Civil War and held a wartime cabinet post.
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William Adden Smith
Ma Aleer
Detroit
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Grand Army of the Trepuble
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Roosevelt urges ship subsidy to boost U.S. carrying trade
President Roosevelt urges Congress to pass a ship subsidy bill to counter subsidized European and Asian competition. He cites low U.S. steamship use, higher wages for American crews, and the need to knit the Americas with stronger sea commerce to match rivals.
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Philippines
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Huerope
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Japan
trans-Mississippi Congress
Thaw Trial Scene at Madison Square Garden Roof
In a courtroom scene the case of Harry K Thaw unfolds with the Madison Square Garden gunfire that killed Stanford White, described amid social and political currents surrounding Panama Canal status and Washington officials. The report also notes Kansas penitentiary parole results, Arkansas and Nebraska legislative actions on parole and tipping, and Roosevelt’s Brownsville action.
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Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Mr Delmas
Jerome
Mr. Delmas
Countess of Yarmouth
England
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
French artillery chief hailed in Algiers amid tensions
General Maggialo, commandant of French artillery, is a favored figure in Algiers. In Havana, the Cuban law commission of twelve members includes three Americans and is reported to be divided on the suffrage issue.
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Maggialo
Algiers
Thaw Trial Begins in New York Court
Crowds fill Criminal Court to witness opening of Pharoah trial led by Justice Fitveeniks. Pittsburg millionaire defendant faces charges linked to slavery and electric chair threats as jurors hear opening arguments and assess the dramatic, historically charged case.
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Friany
Arceuitech
Stanford White
Fitveeniks
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Coutt
Abelem
Gockel
Criminal Court
Nia
Fleeting Gil
Madison Savoie
Wit
Prem
Puvgvard
Toeaiet
Thasgy Phaow
Shonts Quits Canal Post As President Takes Over
Theodore P. Shonts resigns as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission to become president of a New York transportation firm. Reports say the Panama project will continue under new leadership while details of the replacement are pending. The moves signal a major shift in the management of the canal’s future.
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Tnterhoroughy
Theodore PooShonts
Isthmian Ena Commission
Ile Daveshorough
Ormpany
Washli
State Legislature Actions Across Multiple States
Reports from South Carolina, Oregon, Iowa and Missouri note abolition efforts, railway commission creation, fare legislation, and preliminary measures. An Ansel urged ending the State Dispensary in South Carolina while Oregon lawmakers consider a railway board. Iowa and Missouri discuss fare cuts and tax measures amid a flurry of bills.
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South Caroling
George FE. Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate and House Debates Mark Week of Political Skirmishes
Senate actions include deferring Brownsville inquiry until Monday, approving Jamaica earthquake relief, and expanding artillery. The House voted to raise salaries to 7500 and set top officials at 12000, while passing defense and District of Columbia bills. Debate touched on taxation, political funds, child labor, and ship subsidies amid adjournments and tributes.
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S’unday
Brownsville
Jamaica
Lumber Trust
Whyte
Maryland
Kittredge
Tlouse
Representative Shorley Seeks Relief From Judiciary Committee
National Capital Notes report that Rep. Shorley of Kentucky seeks relief from the Judiciary Committee to which he was appointed by the Speaker. Rep. Lacey, chair of the House Public Funds Committee, introduced a bill to address Salton Sea issues, creating a reclamation reservation in the Colorado River valley and appropriating $2,000,000 for duns and ditches.
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Kentucky
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