Congress Surpasses Previous Year in Huge 1908 Appropriations
Washington reports show total appropriations at 919,948,479.6 with 756,622,674.27 for annual government expenses and a projected 25 million dollar surplus rather than a deficit. Minority member Rep Livingston notes 904,778,028.63 in direct or indirect authorizations, signaling a record federal outlay for a single session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Allison
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Livingston
House Committee
Goudge
Panama Canal
Spain
Congress
Adams Case Trial Plea Claims Adams Pawn in Larger Battle
Wallace Idaho March 4 Attorney E F Richardson told the jury Steve Adams should be acquitted of killing Fred Tyler. He argued the state uses Adams to convict others and frames the trial as part of the conflict between mine owners' association and the Western Federation of Miners.
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Wallace
Idahon
Steve Adams
Adams
E. F. Richardson
Fred Tyler
Adame
Mine Owners’ Association
Western Federation of Miners
A Determined Woman Relatives of Henry Clay
Mrs Frances Paca Peter aged ninety one died at her home seven miles from Lexington after a forty year vow never to visit the city due to a wartime quarrel. The wealthy woman was a relative of Henry Clay and had not been to Lexington since before the war.
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Lexington
Frances Paca Peter
Henry Clay
General Booth Lands Parewell Tour in New York Harbor
The steamer Blinneapolis arrived this morning bearing General William Booth head of the Salvation Army. A large escort of Salvation Army officers greeted him and a marching chorus accompanied his landing. Booth begins his farewell tour in America and will then travel to Japan from this county.
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New York
Blinneapolis
Salvation Army
William Booth
General Booth
America
Japan
Thaw Case Trial Under Way in Indianapolis
Frank Long stands trial in Indianapolis on charges of killing Dr. Ephraim Chessman. He pleads insanity and not guilty, invoking the higher law. Long claims Chessman wronged his wife Mrs. Long and continued misconduct after warnings as he shot Chessman on New Jersey street.
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Indianapolis
Frank Long
Ephraim Chessman
Long
Chessman
New Jersey
Mrs. Long
Jury to Try Standard Oil Case in Chicago Trial
Jury selection for the Standard Oil Company of Indiana case before Judge Landis in U S district court in Chicago is completed opening government address was presented this morning.
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Standard
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Landis
United States District Court
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
Electric Bitters Lure for Canal Work Tempts Artisans
The piece notes high Panama Canal wages tempt skilled workers but fear of fevers and melris keeps many away. It claims Electric Bitters removes fear and protects against melanicus influence, promoting stomach, liver, and kidney relief and offering a remedy for blood poisonitos and related ailments.
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Panama Canal
Ceres
Chas
L - Knoefd
Thaw Trial Nears End as Defense Witnesses Conclude
New York report states District Attorney Jerome finished cross examining Dr. Britton D. Evans and then called Dr. Charles G. Wagner. Wagner’s appearance suggests the defense may rest soon with Mrs. William Thaw expected to testify next. The defense appears close to completing its case and the state’s rebuttal could begin later in the week.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Britton D. Evans
Evans
Charles G. Wagner
Hinghamton
N. Y
Thaw
Kansas Train Robbers Claim Life in Rail Route Hold Up
A Missouri Pacific passenger train was robbed near Pittsburg Kansas by two men in disguise. Lou Jeff a colored miner was killed protesting the robbery. W L Weatlake of Toledo Ohio was shot in the hand by a stray bullet. Robbers escaped with about $100 and a few watches and revolvers. Berlin reports Mecklenberg duchies to receive constitutions. The Grand Dukes announced constitutional reforms for Mecklenberg Schwerin and Mecklenberg Strelitz.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Lou Jeff
W. L. Weatlake
Toledo
Ohio
Berlin
Grand Duke
Mecklenberg-Schwerin
Grand Duke of
Mecklenberg-Strelits
Reichstag
Judge Escorted by Troops Goes to Jackson Trial
Lexington Ky March 5 Judge Carnes escorted by Battery A Kentucky state guards under Adjutant General Lawrence arrived in Jackson to begin the trial of Judge James Hargis. No disorder is anticipated.
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Lexington
Carnes
Jackson
James Hargis
Battery A
Kentucky State Guards
Lawrence
Strother Brothers Face Jury Over Bywaters Murder
Culpeper Virginia March 5 The Strother brothers James and Philip charged with the murder of their brother in law William F Bywaters are expected to go to the jury tomorrow as the trial nears its end.
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Culpepper
James
Philip Strother
William F. Bywaters
A D Williams Appeals for Dr King’s New Discovery
Richmond Indiana resident A D Williams urges readers to try Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it cures throat and lung ailments. He touts its worldwide use and lists diseases it allegedly treats, including asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and pneumonia, with a trial bottle offered and a one dollar price.
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Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
Ches. D
Governor Swettenham Resigns Jamaica Post
London reports the resignation of Jamaica Governor Swettenham who insulted U S Navy Admiral Davis during quake relief efforts in Kingston. The move follows heavy criticism from island residents as his exit is arranged. A second item notes St Petersburg police surround the polytechnic institute in a raid yielding explosives and weapons.
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Swettenham
Admiral Davis
United States Navy
Kingston
President Reserves More Forests
President Roosevelt issued proclamations adding seventeen million acres to U S forest reserves. Thirty two reservations are created or expanded by the actions across the nation.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Eight Jurors Selected in Iroquois Theater Trial
Danville Illinois March 5 Eight jurors had been accepted on the opening day of the trial of Will J Davis Chicago manager charged with manslaughter in the Iroquois theater fire Nearly half the forty nine jurors were examined and a full venire is not expected to be required Heillsiters Rocky Mountain Tablets ad text appears in the piece.
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Danville
Ill
Will J. Davis
Chicago
Governor Hanly May Veto Metropolitan Police Bill
Indianapolis March 5 With the senate and house in sessions most pending bills may pass One hundred have been signed by Governor Hanly and sent to the printer If he vetoes the McCullough metropolitan police bill lawmakers plan to try to override The engrossing room delay drew comment as prodding for right of way led to a promise from clerks The Farber insurance bill passed the house and senate to create a new department under the state auditor The Beardsley measure on druggists and the Gannard law drew debate and amendments while a jail board inquiry bill failed for lack of constitutional majority Governor Hanly signed salary increases for teachers and an appropriation for a Lew Wallace statue in Washington D C The second Russian parliament session opened today
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
Hanly
McCullough
Babcock
Farber Insurance
Auditor of State
Beardsley Mill
Pearson and
Cavins
Pearson
Cox
Garnard
Mattingly
Moore
Mock
Woodfill
Board of State Charities
Praetor
Kimbrough
Slack
R. E. Moores
County Boards of Charity
Andrews
Lew Wallace
Statuary Hall
Washington
Rear Admiral Rousseau Heads Navy Yard and Docks
H H Rousseau, aged thirty six, is named head of the bureau of yards and docks. A New York native and RPI graduate, he rose from civil engineer to admiral after leading improvements at Mare Island and serving on boards assessing San Diego harbor and a California coaling site.
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United States Navy
Bureau of Yards and Docks
H. H. Rousseau
Hhis
Admiral Rousseau
New York State
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N. Y
Pittsburg
ISS
Civil Engineer Corps of the Navy
Navy
Mare Island Strait
California
Yards and Docks
Mare Inland Yard
San Diego Harbor
California City
San Franciscos Bay
Ants Groom Themselves With Aids Of Nature
A nature student explains an artificial formicary showing an ant’s grooming. The tiny insect uses a foreleg comb and tarsal combs, a tongue sponge, mandibles as cleaners, and a soap like secretion to bathe and polish its body and hair.
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New Orleans Times Democrat
Cheap Seats Skating Rink Prices Spark Debate
In a brief exchange, Petrice questions rink pricing after paying for skates and finding no service. Yeakers tatesman notes a student-tangled comment on the cost of admission or access.
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Petrice
Tatesman
Ancient Roman Angaria and Persians Relay Postal System
The article reviews the Roman Angaria system, its relay stations from Persia to Rome, and Caesar era timelines. It notes rapid letter delivery, five to six mile station gaps, and intercity relays enabling swift communication across the empire. It mentions private use by slaves and Diocletian’s later postal service development.
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Bao Fas
Zenophes
Cyrus
Caesar
Hritain
Cleege
Rome
Bamperor Diocletian
Carta
Nui
Local Social Notes From A Nearby Town
Personal mentions record visits and returns of residents. Mr and Mrs R W Waite visiting in Chicago. Wilbert Patton taken to West Main street home after a severe grip. Mrs Charles Stamper critically ill at Spring and Eighteenth streets. Mrs O Kobler of St Louis returned home after visit with sister Mrs Harry Bareford East Spring street. Epworth Leagues meets at East Fifth and Spring streets. Osias Smithers of Carrollton KY and Lycoga Barnes of Belleville IL visiting George Hall 1905 East Main Street. Jaline Sapinsky of J Sapiohthy & Son leaves for New York for spring purchases, plans stop at Wellesley to visit sisters. Try Tritare Company for fine jewelry.
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Thomas Beasley
Peter
East Elm Street
G. H. Marloy
Trinity ME. Church
Fairvew Cemetery
Peacles
Katurat Henry
Eward G Hannon
Eward G Hannon and Mra P.Q. Barrett
This City
Mra Mara Lamb
Peoria
Willem J. Henry
Yarbundale
H.ead Thomas Henry
Newport, Ky
Wilbert Patton
West Main Street
Charles Stamper
Spring
Eightenth Streets
O' Kobler
St. Louis
Harry Bareford
East Spring Street
Airs
Osias Smuthers
Uarolitor
Lycoga Bsrne
Belleville, Il
George Hall
East Main Street
Jaline Sapinsky
J. Sapioskhy & Son
Nw York
Wellesley
Markets Report Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Prices for wheat corn and oats listed across Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and New York with cattle hogs and sheep quoted. Notable figures include wheat around 78 to 84 cents, hogs about 6.26 to 7.50, cattle 4.00 to 4.75, and lambs near 6.00 to 7.50. Receipts reported for hogs cattle and sheep in various markets.
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Indianapolis
Timothy
Cincinnati
New York
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Senna
California Fig Syrup Co
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
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Cal
U. S.A
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England
New York, N. Y
Parewell
Canal Zone
Jamaica
St. Petersburg
Polytechnic Institute
James Alexander Gweitenbam
Heillister
Jans
A. Ziegelbenr
Friends of Home Rule
Royal Baking Powder CO
Rear Admiral
Rousseau
Yards and Docks Bureau
Eisele Grocery
Eset Main
Third Street
Charlee Macher
Harry Muk
Spence
Mirceil Corndra
Krafe
Vincennes Street
Courve
Uguria
Mrs. R.W. Waite
Epworth Lesgns
M. E. Cihard
Tritare
Fine Joo 7
Ineivc
Leiarg
East Buffalo
Doaagseurse
Cougs
Atc
Euch Accuch
Eus
the Mutual Trust and Deposit Company
Pearl Street
Paul Reising P
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