Filibuster Ends as Congress Adjourns in Historic Day
Washington reports mark the end of a long session as the 69th Congress adjourns after a day focused on conference reports and final passage of bills. Dem senators filibustered ship subsidy briefly. Smoot case, Oklahoma convention funding, and legal reforms receive action before adjournment at noon. A Panama Canal inspection voyage is planned for March 4 to 18.
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69Th Congress
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Senate
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Philippines
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Congress
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Smoot
Oklahoma
Friends of the Bill
Alliance
Panama Canal Zone
Congressional Review of Short Session Ends
Washington reports the 59th Congress closed with near one billion dollars appropriated in the brief session. Two battleships authorized, army artillery reorganized, general service pensions for Mexican and Civil War veterans, and increased salaries for high officials. Ship subsidy lingered. immigration and currency measures moved forward under presidential push. California Japan issue cited.
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Artillery Corps
Army
House of Representatives
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Mrs Eddy’s Adviser Denies Large Wealth Claims
General Streeter asserts Mrs Mary Baker Eddy remains clear minded and solvent. He disputes rumors of great wealth, says she earns only from book copyrights, and notes careful management by herself and trusted associates with regular audits.
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Concord
N. H
Frank 8. Streeter
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Equity
Christian Science Church
Eddy
Train blast wounds passenger near Huntingdon Pennsylvania
The New York Pittsburg flyer on the Pennsylvania Railroad was struck by three dynamite blasts Sunday afternoon near Huntingdon east of Altoona. An unknown woman passenger and David Wilcox of Marion Indiana were injured as railway workers blasting along the track caused the explosions.
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New York- Pittsburg
Inennsylvania
Huntingdon
Altoona
David Wilcox
Marion
Ind
Congress Backs Monument Plan At Tippecanoe Battlefield
A bill passed to erect a monument on the Tippecanoe battlefield. The measure aims to commemorate the historic clash and honor veterans.
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Congress
Tippecanoe Battleground
Stomachs taxed by rich living urged to use Dyspepsia Tablets
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion caused by overeating and irregular meals. It claims the tablets aid digestion without being medicine, promising relief and a free trial package from F A Stuart Co at 453 Stuart Bldg Marshall, Md. It also notes Montreal Sunday laws restricting activities on the Lord's Day.
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Pature
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Stuart Co
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Mareball
M.D
Sciatica
Good Work of Volunteers in San Francisco Cleanup
San Francisco reports 20 000 volunteers with picks shovels and brooms plus 3 500 teams cleaning streets on Sunday March 4 to clear dirt and debris after a fire. Special focus on the burned district shows great improvement by night with many tons removed.
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San Francisco
Hollieten's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Boosts Vitality
An 19th century remedy claim describes Hollieten's Rocky Mountain Tea Tonic as healing the root of disease invigorating strengthening exhilaration and life producing properties unmatched by other remedies. It promotes Tes or Tablets priced in cents by Jno A Zierelbenr.
Three Policemen Slain In Fayetteville Raid
Fayetteville North Carolina march 4 chief of police chasen and policeman buck ingham were fatally wounded by the negro tom walker who also killed policeman lockamy in a raid on a blind tiger saturday night walker was captured and taken to raleigh for safe keeping with no hope for the wounded officers.
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Chasen
Buck Ingham
Tom Walker
Lockamy
Walker
Raleigh
Richmond man appeals for Dr King’s New Discovery
A Richmond citizen appeals for use of Dr King’s New Discovery as the only remedy to treat coughs colds and lung ailments. The ad claims the product saves lives and lists benefits including asthma bronchitis croup diphtheria andhoarseness with a free trial bottle offered. It promises guaranteed relief and lists a local drug store as supplier.
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A.D Williame
Ohae D
Spooner Resigns Senate After Sixteen Years
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin resigns from the U S Senate effective May 1 after sixteen years in office. He plans to resume law practice, remaining a Wisconsin citizen, with no location specified.
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Roosevelt
Archie
John C. Spooner
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Salvation Army
Japan
China
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Should Live 100 Years Sir James Crichton Brown Opinion
Sir James Crichton Brown spoke at a London congress on aging. He argues people can live a full century if cared for, noting no excuse for feebleness at fifty, sixty, or seventy. He promotes cod liver oil tonic Vinol as a body builder, claiming it restores energy and vigor and offers a moneyback guarantee.
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Royal Institute of Public Health
London
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Indiana Legislature Nearing Final Week in Session
Indianapolis March 4 Members of the legislature gather for the last week with many bills disposed of and night sessions likely. Textbook uniformity bill amid amendments. bulk sale bill passed. reciprocal insurance bill approved. general appropriation roughly two million for specific needs and about two and a half million for regular appropriations.
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Moss
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Cox
Senate
Goodwine
Sensational Ruef Case Opens in San Francisco Court
Abraham Ruef the San Francisco politician and lawyer faces ongoing extortion charges with his trial set for tomorrow. Mayor Schmitz’s case was delayed to Thursday with attendance to be enforced by court order if needed. Judge Dunne warned proceedings would compel the mayor’s return. The Schmitz trial is expected to reveal sensational testimony on city affairs.
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Abraham Ruef
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Dunne
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Schmitz
Spooner resigns. Wisconsin awaiting successor decisions
Washington announces Senator John C Spooner has resigned prompting statewide surprise. Governor James O Davidson denies receipt and expects the Wisconsin legislature to elect a successor for the unexpired Spooner term ending March 4 1909 as session continues.
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Spooner
Gov. Davidson
Wisconsin
United States
Senate
Wis
Milwaukee
John C. Spooner
James O. Davidson
Davidson
Wilsconsin
Oronhyatekha Dies Head of Foresters
Telegrams report the death of Dr. Oronhyatekha in Augusta Georgia on Sunday. He led the Independent Order of Foresters as founder and grand ranger since 1881. He was a full blood Mohawk and not a native Canadian.
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Unit
Augusta
Oronhyatekha
Independent Order of Foresters
Canada
Russians Open Second Duma Amid Budget Focus
The Russian parliament assembled in Tauride palace St Petersburg to open its second session since the 1905 constitution. No throne speech. after election of the lower house officers the ministerial program and financial budget will be presented, with the chamber to shape its own existence.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Tauride
LYNCHING FEAR PROMPTS JAIL SURROUND IN MARIELLA OH
In Marietta Ohio a mob gathered at the city jail to confront Walter W. Savage of Syracuse and accomplice Andy Caruthers after six girls aged twelve to fourteen were found unconscious in Savage room. Authorities feared an assault as two girls were deemed victims. The men were moved to the county jail for safety.
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Walter W. Savage
Syracuse
N. Y
Andy Caruthers
Savage
Dime Saving Society
Caruthers
Standard Oil Trial Opens Over Rebates Case
The United States circuit court in Chicago begins the trial of Standard Oil Company of Indiana charged with Elkins law violations for accepting Chicago & Alton railroad rebates on shipments to St. Louis and East St. Louis. The outcome will influence seven other indictments returned against the oil company by two federal grand juries last August.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Elkins
Chicago & Alton Railroad
St. Louis
East St. Louis
United States Circuit Court
Oil Company
Jail Break at Williamson Prison Inmates Escape
A mass jail delivery occurred at 4 a m Sunday when ten prisoners escaped from the Mingo county jail by sawing a hole in the cell floor.
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Wheleeale
Williamson
W. Va
Tragic Sunday in Indianapolis Claims Six Lives
Indianapolis reports a spate of sudden deaths within hours of each other. Tashe Franze killed his brother in law Risto Baazar then suicide at 607 West Pearl. Frederick Otto Pennicke shot himself at 1407 Woodlawn. Frank Costigan inhaled gas at Sule 8 Windsor. Seth Taylor 2636 North Alabama died after a brief illness. Kate Morris 1320 Yandee died of heart disease. Mrs James Baldwin 34 Sherman and Alexander died from headache powder overdose two hours before her husband’s funeral.
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Tashe Franze
Risto Baazar
West Pearl Street
Frederick Otto Pennicke
Woodlawn Avenue
Frank Costigan
Sule 8
Windsor
Seth Taylor
North Alabama Street
Kate Morris
Yandee Street
James Haldwin
Sherman and
Alexander Avenues
Shells that Swim in Ocean Realms of Floating Shellfish
A naturalist describes swimming shellfish found in tropical seas. Shells like Carolinia trispinosa and Cleodora tridentata rise at dusk and sink at will, remaining safe during gales. These tiny, brilliant, fragile creatures reach about three inches and differ from typical beach shells.
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Indian Ocean
Prisoner's Mother to Testify in Thaw Trial
New York March 4 The defense plans to have Mrs. Wm Thaw take the stand as soon as the examination of the asyllenista resumes, foreshadowing another dramatic courtroom moment in the Thaw trial.
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New York
Thaw
Wm. Thaw
Goethals to Take Charge of Panama Canal Work
Major Goethals, named new chief engineer of the Panama canal, will sail from New York on Wednesday and assume command at the isthmus immediately after arrival.
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Goethals
Washington
Major Goethals
Panama Canal
New York
Electric Bitters Promised Safe Passage for Canal Work
The piece notes high wages lure artisans to Panama Canal construction but fears of fevers and malaria deter many. It touts Electric Bitters as a remedy ensuring safety from malarial influence, offering cures for blood poisons biliousness weakness and digestive issues, with a doctor endorsement.
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Canal
Joic
Kaoefel
Troop Escort Planned for Kentucky Judge Trial
Special Judge William Carnes orders Commonwealth's Attorney J P Adams to Jackson to try Judge James Hargis. Troops may escort the judge to the court for the first time in Kentucky history, though their presence is not certain and the trial may proceed quietly.
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Troope
Lexington
William Carnes
Commonwealth
J. P. Adams
Jackson
James Hargis
Kentucky
Mail Pouches Rifled in Chicago Theft
Six letter pouches stolen Saturday from a Chicago mail wagon were found Sunday in an outlying vacant lot. The pouches had been rifled and opened, but no full report on recovered contents or suspects is provided.
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Chicago
Sailor Pro: Princes Edward and the Prince of Wales
A fragmentary note discusses the heir to the throne and the future of the Prince of Wales. It mentions Edward as a likely successor and his naval prospects, with speculative timelines about when he will wear robes and assume duties.
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Edward
Prince of Wales
Ward
Prince Edward
Ether Prince
A WEAK HEART AND ITS SURPRISING FATE
A medical piece notes heart disease no longer terrifies men as doctors improve therapy. It cites Dr. Wi Schoouuver Jr and references long clinical care from 1800s to 1900s, mentioning a patient living to ninety three after extended physician supervision.
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Wi Schoouuver, Jr
Medical
Ord
Wes Vase
Prince and Girl Exchange Hissing Breath Politeness Tale
A peculiar exchange between a Japanese prince and a girl reveals a custom of hissing while breathing near each other. The girl explains the hiss is a form of politeness, as they draw in and out breath to avoid blowing air toward the other.
Choate Trial Quips Reported By Indianapolis Star
The Indianapolis Star reports contentious courtroom exchanges in a defamation suit where Josey H. Choate faces cross examinations. A witness confrontation with a shout about truth telling and clothing arises as the trial unfolds.
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