Opening of Senate Session Marks Memorial Day Observance
Washington February 2 The Senate opened with a display of flowers and greetings as members gathered for the first day of the session. Diplomatic observers including Cuba’s Senor Quesada attended, Rev. Dr Milburn’s resignation led to Rev. JF Prettyman presiding, and no business was conducted beyond routine resolutions and setting the next convening hour at noon.
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House
James McMillan
Senor Quesada
Milburn
JF Prettyman
Washington
Senate
Washington Opens Fifty Seventh Congress in Spectacular Fashion
Washington dec 2 the communication of the president s message to congress dominates today s house proceedings the opening of the fifty seventh congress drew a packed gallery in a decorous ceremony with speaker hinderc ter receiving a warm welcome the session lasts about an hour and adjourns after paying respects to late representative charles roswell of connecticut alongside routine rites a fire at the paverlia cafe in santiago de cuba destroys the landmark with no wind and a failing water supply highlighting weak local fire services the libe ralists in panama signal surrender of arms to the loyalist commissioners as celebrations begin
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Hondorter
Senate
Charles Roswall
Connecticut
Brandegen
House
Seauion
Santiago de Cuba
Paverlia Cafe
Pal Fee
Lake Superior tragedy drags ships toward disaster
A chaotic lake disaster report details the schooner Alpha breaking from the steamer Helard in Lake Superior. Warmington Francomb and other tow vessels attempted rescue, with Alpha feared lost. Copper Mine Point searches continue as salvage and wreckage spread along the lake shore. Reports also mention a separate Celtic detour in Lake Huron and a rumor of the Belgian steamer Leopolda sinking in the North Sea with many lives lost.
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Gui
Celtic
Lake Huron
Alion Boams
Kinneld
Murder trial opens for French-Canadian engineer Blondin
J Wilfrid Blondin a French-Canadian born engineer faced a jury in Boston on the April murder of his wife Margaret. The courtroom was packed as the government outlined its case and a motion allowed a view of the premises in Boston and Chelmsford where the body was found. The case proceeds amid tense public interest and a crowded courtroom atmosphere.
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Paces
Boaton
J. Wilfrid Blondin
Margaret
Braley
Stevens
Chelmsford
Mass
Blondin
Tragedy and crimes spark Philadelphia chaos
A dramatic Philadelphia scene unfolds with Barney Johnston shooting at a theatre actress then killing himself after a jealous confrontation. The incident, tied to a stage role, shocks crowds near Darton and Wood streets. Meanwhile New York reports detail a gambling house raid and other distant disorders amid a flood of war and crime news.
Tragic Streetcar Killings in Indianapolis Mapped
Mrs. Holmes wife of David Holmes was killed instantly when struck by a streetcar at Meridian and South streets as she drove across the track. A baby died shortly after from a lamp fire in the Green home, starting with a lamp overturned on a writing table.
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Frank M. Caldwell
United States
Marshall A. O. Wheeler
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Unions Cooperative League
Indianapolie
Holmes
David 4. Holmes
Ina Atrest
Acd
Meridian
South Streets
Dec
Thomas A. Green
Daghter
Alfred Mosely Plans British Civic Federation Echoing American Model
English millionaire Alfred Mosely reports that delegates from Britain aim to set up a civic federation modeled after the American Federation, not to settle strikes but to prevent them. Additional items note Havana sanitation concerns and Greek cabinet resignations amid election outcomes.
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Astica
New York
Great Britain
Civic Federation
National Civile Federation of America
Mosely
Anericana
Mr. Mosely
England
A Hero's Pernal No Clue to Murder in Northern Indiana
A funeral service was held in Wentville for a murdered youth amid a citywide pause in business. Police and Pinkerton detectives pursued a false murder lead, but no trace was found linking the crime to Wesley Growing or others. Residents, including families, gathered to honor the deceased, as authorities continued investigations.
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Min
Wentville
Jealous Lovers Crime Shocks Spencer Indiana Farmer and Fiancée
Spencer Indiana December reports a tragedy as Tom Livingston shot his fiancée Fannie Freeman in the back at her home then fatally shot himself. Both wounded fatally, Livingston twenty two, Freeman twenty, engaged but broken months earlier amid jealous threats. Salient details include the couple’s families and a court case involving depositions and a conspiracy claim linked to Menaugh and others in Salem. In Cooper, Brown County, a postal clerks controversy unfolds as a longtime post office name change was contemplated but no one was found. Elkhart tragedy recounts Arthur Lynet and another man fatally burned making a kitchen fire. father injured while trying to rescue them.
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Tom Lvingston
Fannie Freeman
Freeman
Tin
Livingston
William R. Livingston
Mira Freeman
Misa
Omen
Nashville
Cooper
Brown County
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Peter Cooper
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