Hopkins Fortifies in Prolonged Senatorial Fight in Illinois
In Springfield Illinois on February 5 the Senate contest remains undecided after three more ballots. Hopkins forces hold firm though unable to nominate, amid ongoing pressure, recount talk and a brewing long battle. A public service bill creates a seven-member commission with statewide powers and ten thousand dollar salaries.
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Wineis General Assembly
Albert J. Hiooking
Hopkins
Beldine
Jacen
Met Wood
Trou Aid
Sinaier Cortsiys
Stringer
Tmyonan
Meshart
Cov Yatos
Public Service Commission
Senate
Samuel A. Ettelson
Chicago
Inauguration Preparations Funded for Taft Briefing
Washington February 3 A unanimous senate resolution provides 16000 dollars to defray capitol fitting expenditures for Tafts inauguration. The platform will seat 6000, one third more than four years ago, with extra police authorized for three days. Work on reviewing stands near the White House has begun.
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Washington
Capitol
William H. Taft
Senate
White House
Congress Debates Automobiles and Amendments in Senate House
Washington notes show a heated session over automobile-related appropriation and an amendment dispute. The Senate wrestled with a measure tied to new WW efforts, while a later executive session considered the nomination of Catlette Crone colored of Charleston, S.C. with broader discussion on related personnel and party alignments.
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Senate
White House
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Ciem
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Cron
Charleston
Abroad to Wed Baronet’s Daughter in Delayed Marriage
An English voyage linked betrothal talks of Mauretania passenger Westhicheause Jr to a baronet’s daughter. The originally planned wedding date was postponed due to illness.
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England
Mauretania
Westhicheause, Jr
An Diaovis
Wesause
Hiness
Sen
Wessinehouse
Ain Weatin
Panamanian assembly protests insult to Obaldia
The assembly unanimously approves a resolution protesting an insult to Panama's president Domingo de Obaldia. The document notes assertions by Representative Raines and states the protest is official due to the executive's position. A copy will be sent to the United States government.
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Raines
Claudia
Panama
Domingo de Obaldia
United States
Wisconsin Deadlock Continues in Stephenson Ballot
In Madison on February 3, supporters hoped the joint ballot would decide the senatorial race for Isaac Stephenson. The tally showed no gain over Friday, with 66 votes out of 130 cast, three short of the required election.
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Madison
Wis
Friends of United States
Isaac Stephenson
Stephenson
Nevada Legislature Amends Anti Japanese Resolution
The Nevada assembly adopted a revised anti Japanese resolution aimed at the California legislature removing all reference to President Roosevelt. The measure moves to the senate where passage is expected.
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Carson, Nev
Nevada
California
Roosevelt
Senate
Autos Go Up in Smoke in Indianapolis Blaze
A gasoline explosion caused a fire in Indianapolis destroying fourteen automobiles and gutting the Cadillac Automobile Company building. The damage to the building was about 1000 dollars while losses to cars and contents totaled roughly 17060 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Cadillac Automobile Company
Counties shift amid lively session debates and liquor talks
Amid chaotic reports from county meetings, lawmakers discuss anti liquor measures and education reforms. Representative Talbott delivers sharp critique while public gatherings feature bells and coffee as voters cast ballots in a tense day of county option acts.
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Talbott
Wells
Committee On Education
Pau Hills
Sunday Baseball Bill Passes House in Boisterous Debate
The House approved the Brosley bill by 52 to 41 to legalize Sunday baseball games from 2 to 4 pm. Captain Mike Dentin of the New York Giants coached the advocates amid cheering. It heads to the Senate where church factions expect resistance and possible indefinite postponement.
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Mike Dentin
New York “Giants
Brosley
Senate
Committee On Morals
Russian Spies in limelight provoke government questions in Russia
Reports from St Petersburg describe public interest in the topic of agents provocateurs linked to government espionage. The discourse centers on high treason charges against figures tied to the interior ministry and alleged connections to murders of aristocrats, with interpellations accusing authorities of using provocateurs to manipulate revolutionary events.
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Mo. Persanin
Russia
Gread
Sergius
Ven Viehve
Ouest Prasinis
Paul
Peter
Nodrious Fae
Turbulent Oklahoma City Fire and Weather Affects Reports
A severe winter storm grips Kansas and surrounding regions causing extensive damage across counties. In Oklahoma City a fire injures residents while a Norfolk merchant shoots his wife and fatally wounds himself. Police investigate motives and pursue charges.
Walters Art Gallery Opens In Baltimore With World Class Collection
Halimore February 3 The new Walters art gallery opens to the public offering a premier collection of old masters and ceramics. The Massarenth collection, purchased in 1902 for nearly 1 million dollars, joins works from the Walters estate and later additions. Henry Walters, Baltimore philanthropist and prominent Atlantic Coast Line stockholder, is celebrated for his generosity and civic spirit.
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Halimore
Solaulid Walters
Baltimore
Charles and
Center Street
Massarenth
Walters
Henry Walters
Woman shoots in crowded Texas courtroom killing man
Miss Verna Ware a county farmer’s daughter fired into a crowded Gatesville courtroom on February 3. The revolver emptied after targeting John Hanes a Jonesboro merchant who died. Bystanders James Smith and David Ross are mortally wounded and A L Wiley Jr is seriously hurt. Ware was complainant and Hanes the defendant in a seduction case.
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Gatesville
Tex
Verna Ware
John Hanea
Jonesboro
James Smith
David Ross
A.l Wiley, Jr
Coroner Papers Tie Death to Campbell Case
The Coroner's Opinion reports Mrs. Katherine M. Campbell was found dead in her bathroom. Her husband, John Deferin Campbell, is under arrest in connection with her death. The filing notes the circumstances as they relate to the homicide investigation.
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Chicago
Katherine M. Campbell
John Defferin Campbell
Post Mortem Remarks Cite Gas Asphyxiation As Cause
Dr Warren H Hunter of the coroner s staff testifies after a post mortem in Renton E E concludes gas asphyxiation as the cause of death. Dr BR Braye faces murder charges in Franklin County Circuit Court as State Attorney Fifekman outlines the case. The proceedings reference an arrest at a local petrol station near Mubkey town with unclear details.
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Warren H. Hunter
Gridiron Club Roasts Roosevelt Tonight
The Gridiron Club plans a roast of President Roosevelt with prominent attendees from Congress and national figures in Washington. The event will feature a well known national leader, a distinguished guest list, and a post dinner reception.
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Gridiron Club
Roosevelt
Footia Woashina
Oca
Washington
Bulgarian government notes Turkey responsibility for tensions
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government delivered a note to power representatives accusing Turkey of an irreconcilable attitude. The note states the Porte must be responsible for consequences and seeks attention to the tense situation without requesting intervention.
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Sofia
Turkey
Harvester Olhte M Cooper Ends Life in Rensselaer
Olhte M Cooper, a well to do bachelor farmer living north of Rensselaer Indiana, shot himself after leaving a note saying he was tired of life. Police say the death occurred February 3.
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Rensselaer, Ind
OlHte M Cooper
Earthquake Aftershocks Subside in Messina
Messina reports no tremors for twenty four hours marking a pause after the earthquake that overwhelmed the city. In St Paul Minnesota a fire erupted on the second floor of the White House department store threatening much of the business district before the blaze was contained.
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Messina
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
White House
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