WINS HEART AND HAND OF ALICE ROOSEVELT MARRIES LONGWORTH
Washington Miss Alice Roosevelt eldest daughter of the president wed Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio at noon in the White House east room. The ceremony officiated by Rt Rev Henry Yates Satterlee with the president giving away the bride. large gathering of ambassadors officials and family watched the lavish ceremony and reception before the couple left for a honeymoon via Alexandria and Tampa en route to Havana aboard the private car Elysian.
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White House
Cuba
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
United States
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Cincinnati
Bishop Satterlee
Henry Yates Satterlee
Diocese of
Protestant Episcopal Church
Alice
Thomas Nelson Perkins
Boston
Corporation
Harvard University
Marine Band Orchestra
William 4. Santelman
Miss Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mr. Longworth
Tannhauser
John R. McLean
Friendship
Nicholas Langworth
Tennalytown
Alexandria
Southern Railway
Tampa
Havana
Elysian
Joan Kk. MacLean
Slayer Defends Gallows in Ohio Death Penalty Fight
Canton man Frank Castor who shot a headquarters officer to death and faces the electric chair on April 6 argues against abolishing capital punishment. He tells reporters he is against abolition though death stares him in the face, warning of dire consequences for Ohio.
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Columbus
Frank Castor
Canton
Davis
Ohio
Comet Returns to Western Evening Sky in Geneva
The comet first seen years ago by M. Giacobini at Nice Observatory was observed in the western sky Friday night by Prof. Brooks at Smith's Observatory in Geneva. Position cited as right ascension 0h35m20s, declination south 14°15'. The comet, discovered in the eastern morning sky, has circled the sun and is now telescope visible in the western evening sky.
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Geneva
N. Y
M. Giacobini
Nice Observatory
Prof
Brooks
Smith’s Obsservatory
Sir William Greene Dead in Denver After Health Quest
Sir William Joseph Greene of Denver died at Montclair after coming from Boston for health five years ago. Born June 1870 in Connaught Ireland he was a descendant on his mother’s side of O Rourke, prince of Brefny, and on his father’s side of Viscount Taafe, baron of Ballymore, with his grandmother the sister of the late Viscount Taafe, Austrian empire premier.
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Denver, Col
William Joseph Greene
Denver
Boston
Montclair
William
Connaught
Ireland
O’rourke
Prince of
Miners Die in Explosion at Locust Spring Colllery
Two miners Daniel Covely and Julian Barlel were killed by a dynamite explosion at Locust Spring colliery operated by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company in Mount Carmel Pennsylvania.
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Mount Carmel
Daniel Covely
Julian Barlel
Locust Spring
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Poachers Must Keep Out St John’s Policy Tightens
St John’s Newfoundland reports the Bond cabinet plans stricter enforcement to exclude American fishermen from colonial waters following last year’s success of the policy. The move aims to protect local fishing rights during the upcoming season.
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St. John’s
N. F
Bond
Black Boy Honored in Death Funeral for 12 year old James Tyler
In Cleveland Ohio Mayor and Mrs Johnson attended the boy's funeral. James Tyler, a twelve year old African American, lay in a white coffin in the Johnsons' music room. He had been ill for four months and was cared for in the Johnson home until his death.
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Cleveland
Mra. Johnson
James Tyler
Johnson Home
Johnson House
Man Burned to Death in Hallock Fire
Owen Ryan died in a fire that destroyed his Hallock Minnesota home. His wife and five children escaped in night clothes through the snow to a neighbor’s, barefoot.
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Hallock
Minn
Owen Ryan
Transport McClellan Arrives at Gibraltar After Rough Atlantic Passage
The United States transport McClellan with the First Infantry aboard reached Gibraltar after a 17 day voyage from New York. The ship endured a very rough passage on the crossing to Manila.
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Gibraltar
United States
McClellan
Manila
New York
Iowa oil fight prompts Iowa lawmakers in Des Moines
Attorney General Hadley arrived in Des Moines amid legislative debate over an oil measure. The Kansas committee seeks actions against price discrimination by oil firms, aiming to curb alleged abuses harming independent merchants. Joint session names state office trustees and regents, including W. L. Babb and J. R. Lane.
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Des Moines
Solons
Russell Woodard
Hadley
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas Committee
Crossley Primary Measure Passes Senate Elections Panel
Senate elections committee reports Crossley primary election bill for passage with three votes against by Mossberry Dunham and Jackson. Amendments remove registration of party at general election and require first primary voters to declare and remain in their party until changed.
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Crossley
Senate Committee On Elections
Mossberry
Dunham
Jackson
Senate panel backs Lewis bill for people elected senators plan
The senate committee on appropriations recommended passage of Senator Lewis's joint resolution to authorize the governor to convene delegates from states to propose a constitutional amendment for direct senatorial elections. It notes a $100 expenditure for invitations and executive correspondence.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
Lewis
Union
United States
Hazing bill defeated by senate judiciary committee
In a tense session the judiciary committee questioned hazing definitions and reviewed penal code sections for punishment. Legislators then struck down the hazing bill, letting it die without opposition or lament.
Berry Pure Food Measure Passed
The Berry pure food bill prohibiting adulterated foods passed the senate unanimously this week. It is a new substitute reported from committee and is expected to perform well in the house, with promise of becoming state statute.
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Senate
Introduction Ends February 20 in State Legislature
The House passed Col Temple's resolution 44 to 43 setting February 20 as the cutoff for introducing bills. Similar action by the Senate would end new measures after that date and limit work to committee approvals. The measure notes the assembly exists due to the biennial election. A reciprocal demurrage bill also advances.
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Col. Temple
Senate
General Assembly
Bill to suppress intemperance fails in senate committee
The state marshal bill, led by A C Rankin, failed in the senate committee on suppression of intemperance with four allies out of twelve present. Senators Dunham Gale Brooks and Bleakly supported reporting for passage. eight opposed. Absence of Senator Bruce noted. Simultaneously, the Smith petition renewal bill was defeated on the senate floor, replaced by Jackson’s five year renewal for all petitions after July 1 1906.
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Marshall Bill
Senate Committee On
A. C. Rankin
Dunham
Gale
Brooks
Bleakly
Smith
Mitchell
Young
Washington
Winne
Whipple
Stookey
Warren
Lyons
Lambert
Bruce
Friends of Legislation
Senate
Jackson
Primary system fight heats up in Washington
The battle over a proposed primary elections bill to let people nominate officers grows heated as defenders show desperation. Macedonian crisis reaches the delegation in Washington while the Senate calendar includes the bill as a likely special order. The House elections committee plans to act this week and may push a version removing general election registration.
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Cra
Washington
Senate
House Committee On Elections
Week's Resolution on Railroad Regulation Reported
The senate committee on federal relations reported the Weeks railroad regulation resolution with amendments. It asks the Iowa delegation to support reasonable rate regulation. the house passed it without objection. The committee proposed striking the delegation voting clause and amending the transportation charge section to define unjust charges per the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Senate Committee On Federal Relations
Iowa
Congress
House
Senate
Crawford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Legislature Notes on Bills and Debates
Legislative WIre brief discusses teachers marriage notice to directors as stricken, multi petition reform sent back, osteopath exam board bill killed, city clerks' office staffing, road tax refinancing, picketing ban, single state education board, insurance bill substitutes, George Schramm honored, wards housing bills, pure food amendments, mutual insurance limits, Jamestown expo funding question, Wright bill on servant risk, and Essex voters petition for reform laws.
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Iowa
Smith
Committee
Senate
Welden
House Committee On Public Health
House of Representatives
McCulloch
Committee On Insurance
General Assembly
House Committee On Judiciary
Wright
Lewis
Page County
Essex
Storms resigns as Indiana secretary of state
Daniel B. Storms quit his post after a brief talk with Governor Hanly. Jod Sims, the Republican nomination hopeful, will fill the unexpired term starting April 1 after Storms pays 6,130.41 to the state. The move aims to avoid a special session over a two cent rate law, with funds to be raised from railroad interests.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel BE
Storms
Hanly
Jod Sims
Eco Storms
Sims
Parliament Opens as Ireland and Transvaal Policy Dominate
London reports King Edward opening the second parliament with Ireland and Transvaal constitutional questions in focus. Joseph Chamberlain attacks government policy on South Africa and home rule, while Irish MPs react with cautious hope that the speech hints at limited self government.
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London
Edward
Kireten
Ireland
House of Parliament
Transvaal
House of Lords
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Redmond
Deadly Maitland mine explosion traps miners in Walsenburg
A Victor Fuel Maitland mine explosion near Sunshine in Walsenburg California killed at least 13 miners and possibly 16. Fire and rock falls followed the blast around eight pm and rescuers fear more bodies remain unrecovered. Gas and afterdamp caused the deaths.
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Walsenburg
Cal
Victor Fuel Company
Maitland
Four Grogan family members die in Johnstown fire
Four people are burned to death and three seriously hurt when a fire destroys Patrick Grogan’s home at Tunnell Hill near Johnstown. Victims include Mrs Mary Grogan and children Patrick eleven Willie eight and Katie ten. Grogan woke to flames and tried to rescue those upstairs but could not. Three others escaped by jumping from the second floor.
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Johnstown
Patrick Grogan
Tunnell Hill
Mary Grogan
Willie Grogan
Katie Grogan
Grogan
Missouri Illinois sewer case ends in Illinois favor
The U S Supreme Court ruled for Illinois in the Missouri versus Illinois dispute over Chicago sewers diverting water into the Mississippi via the Chicago sanitary canal and Illinois River Justice Holmes delivered the opinion noting Missouri failed to prove its case There was no dissension.
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United States Supreme Court
Illinois
Missouri
Washington
State of Missouri
State of Illinois
Chicago
Mississippi River
Chicago Sanitary Canal
Ilinois River
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Holmes
Danville Mills Adopt Ten Hour Day System
Operators of nine large cotton and wool textile mills at Spray North Carolina have agreed to a ten hour day schedule set to begin March 6. The current system operates on a 21 hour basis.
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Danville
Spray
N. C
Fire damages market street paint firm in Philadelphia
Fire in the building occupied by C. H. Butterworth and Co. at 125 Market Street caused about $50,000 in damage. In Milwaukee, Fred Borchert a longtime brewer and board member dropped dead in a Pabst Building elevator. heart disease suspected.
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Philadelphia
C. H. Butterworth & Co
Market Street
Milwaukee
Fred Borchert
Board of Trade
Pabst
Water scandal cases ended in Lake Michigan deal
Grand Rapids Michigan Judge Stuart in superior court granted Prosecutor Ward’s motion to nolle pros all remaining cases against men charged with involvement in the Lake Michigan water deal.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Stuart
Superior
Ward
Nolle
Lake Michigan
Iowa State News Cummins Seeks Another Term for Governor
Des Moines Gov. A. B. Cummins authorized the Register and Leader to announce his bid for the Republican nomination for governor this year. He says a letter to Iowa Republicans will explain why he changed his mind about running. The contest for the nomination pits Cummins against George D. Perkins of Sioux City in what is described as one of Iowa’s bitterest preconventions yet.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Register and Leader
Iowa
Republican Party of
George D. Perkins
Sioux Gley
Cummins
McNamara Sues Val Blats Brewing Over Iowa Liquor Law
J G McNamara sues Val Blats Brewing of Milwaukee for 400000 claiming payments for liquor shipped into Iowa are illegal under state law. He argues the statute treats such payments as loans and the suit could trigger many similar actions across the state. This is the first case under the longstanding law.
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Bninetsburg
Iowa Guts Iaw
Maquor
J. G. McNamara
Val Blats Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Iowa
Tragedy Near Church as Train Hits Carriage
Miss Sadie White, 18, killed instantly when her carriage is struck by a fast Northwestern freight train returning from church. Mrs. J.T. White likely fatally injured, hurled 100 feet. oldest daughter carried 1.5 miles on engine pilot, body mangled. Hazel White escapes largely unharmed.
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Anes
Sadie White
J.T. White
Northwestern
White
Hazel
Embezzler Arrested On Way To Denmark
Henry Angus Rogers was arrested in Dubuque on the request of St. Joseph authorities. He is charged with embezzling 250 dollars while serving as secretary and treasurer of the Benton club. Rogers claims descent from a Danish noble, Count Angus, and says he lost the money at poker and was en route to Chicago to return to Denmark.
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Dubuque
Henry Angus Rogers
St. Joseph
Benton Club
Rogers
Denmark
Count Angus
Chicago
Oleson Honored with Knight Title by Christiania College
Oleson of this city has been named a knight by the student body of Christiania college Norway. Two other Americans share the honor. The title recognizes his efforts to support the Norwegian students during their U.S. tour.
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Fort
Dodge
O. M. Oleson
Christiania College
Norway
United States
Oleson
Iowa News Digest Highlights Local Deaths Fires and Fires
Michael Carlos dies after romance ends in disfigurement with an estate of 15000 reported in Des Moines. Ed Milers found dead near Fremont after hay mow accident. Wool Growers convention draws 30 delegates. Fire causes over 20000 loss at Ell Drug Co. and neighbors in Mason City. Sixteen union workers strike at American Garments plant in Whit Cheer. Townland sale records near Menlo fetch 4360. Cohen Magoun block fire damages 75000 in Sioux City. Burlington stores coal shipments planned across system. Iowa Electrical Association set for Des Moines meeting April 18-19. Ed Miars death under puzzling circumstances. Hugh McKenna killed at Valley Junction. Lett family perishes in Missouri Valley fire. Dr J F Price dies in Burlington. Hulda Beeck killed by runaway horse in Fort Dodge. Palmer College head resigns amid controversy. Dr W A Benadom faces grand jury for unlicensed surgery in Davenport.
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Yes Moines
Michael Carlos
Ohio
Oskaloosi
Ed Milers
Fremont
American Garments Company
Menlo
EM Meszinger
Thomas Smith
Lloyd Woods
H. Wildman
Sioux City
Cohen-Magoun
Fourth
Douglas
Mra
Nellie Sauter
Burlington
Burlington Railroad Company
West Burlington
Ottumwa
Creston
Des Moines
Iowa Electrical Association
O3kaloosa
Ed Miars
Hugh McKenna
Rock Island Railway
Valley Junction
Missouri Valley
Edward Lett
South Tenth Street
J. F. Price
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Hulda Beeck
Marshalltown
Carlyle Summerbell
Palmer College
Legrand
Davenport
W. A. Benadom
Benadom Sanitarium
Grand Jury
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