Spooner resigns Wisconsin Senate seat in 1907
Wisconsin Senator John C Spooner writes Governor Davidson resigning from the United States Senate effective May 1 1907. He cites wear on public life and a desire to return to private duty, noting he will resume law practice and remain a Wisconsin citizen. The resignation shocks Wisconsin lawmakers and triggers a scramble to choose a successor for the unexpired term.
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Death of Dr Oronhyatekha Head of Foresters
Ottawa reports the death of Dr Oronhyatekha the Mohawk leader and founder of the Independent Order of Foresters. He served as grand ranger since 1881 and had lived in Toronto since 1889. His wife, described as full blooded, died years earlier.
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Diphtheria Strikes Roosevelt Child Archie Isolated
President Roosevelt's young son Archie has diphtheria and is isolated in the southeast wing of the White House. Surgeon General Rixey reports the case is not serious and antitoxin treatment started after the nurse was summoned. The president and Mrs. Roosevelt are assured there is no cause for alarm.
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Mrs Eddy Declares Mind Clear and Property Well Managed
Gen Frank Streeter, adviser to Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, refutes allegations in an equity bill against Christian Science church trustees. He asserts Mrs Eddy’s mind remains sound, her finances carefully managed, and that only a few trusted associates aid her while others pursue litigation to persecute her.
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One Man Is Killed Superintendent Arrested for Dynamite
A Homestead New Jersey blast injures and destroys a Pennsylvanian tunnel site. George Johnson is missing, presumed dead. Superintendent James McMahon faces arrest for storing excess dynamite. Officials report 400–500 pounds exploded, with 200–400 pounds possibly unaccounted.
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Congress Ends Short Session With Record Spending
Democrats kill ship subsidy measure as Congress adjourns at noon. the 59th Congress appropriates nearly a billion dollars, authorizes two battleships, reorganizes army artillery, grants general service pensions, and funds river improvements while work on aging bills continues. Naples area mountain slide. 5000 homeless reported.
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Coal Gas Incident at Georgiaville Boarding House
Twenty five women were overcome by coal gas at a Georgiaville boarding house tied to Hernon cotton mills. Most were resuscitated but fatalities are feared. In Missouri, Rep J M Depuy of Taney county died suddenly at his boarding house in Jefferson City while dining, age about 65, during his second term.
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