Democrats Block Legislation in Stormy House Session
Washington Feb 28 Democrats in the House carried out threats to block legislation if Mr. Butler is unseated. The session ran from 11 a.m. until nearly 7 p.m. with intense exchanges as two special rules were adopted to expedite appropriation bills and extend the day to curb minority obstruction. Republicans defended their actions while Democrats denounced the chair’s conduct and criticized the approach.
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Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Health Boost
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve food and blood purifier that rebuilds tissue, purges poisons, and strengthens the weak. It claims the remedy has made tens of thousands well, rescuing people from grave illness after fevers like typhoid and typhus.
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RAYWAY
Paine
Thomas Bailey Aldrich Today in Print
An aging portrait of American writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich highlights his enduring popularity and last decade, noting a new volume of short stories as a possible return to form amid a long publishing gap. The piece contrasts his fame with critical execution while hinting at his literary legacy.
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Pennsylvania Railroad plans 67 million upgrade run between Philadelphia and Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1902 gross earnings of 112 million and net of 27.6 million. Over the next two to three years 67 million will be spent on lines between Philadelphia and Pittsburg including new connecting lines and increased trackage to handle rising traffic and future growth. Also, a man’s body was found in a zinc trunk in Knox County Tennessee with a coroner inquest to resume Monday. In New York a wealthy candle maker William Stainsthrop was found dead in his Brooklyn home from gas presumed accidental.
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Burdick Murder Shocks Buffalo Mystery Visitor Suspected
Edwin L. Burdick head crushed in his Ashland avenue home. Police suspect a visitor killed him while he was in underclothes after a door ring summoned him downstairs. No weapon found. two broken fingers suggest a defensive blow. wife had left for divorce months earlier.
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New Jersey Red Men Elect Officers at Two Day Session
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men in Trenton elected and installed officers. A motion to lower the age limit from 21 to 18 was defeated. Installed officers included Great prophet Blanchard H. White and Great sachem W. S. Whitmore. Representatives to the U S Great Council included Blanchard H. White and William Newcorn.
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Countess of Shaftesbury to Christen Lipton’s New Cup Challenger
The Countess of Shaftesbury is chosen to christen Lipton’s new Cup challenger Shamrock JILL. Launch is scheduled for March 17, a fitting date for the event.
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England Champion Defeats Tokell in Bantam Title Bout
Harry Forbes, world bantamweight champion, defeated Andy Tokell of England in ten rounds in Detroit. Forbes dominated, cutting Tokell’s face and keeping pressure throughout. Tokell showed heart but was outworked and outclassed as Forbes controlled the action.
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Regulars and Democrats in Delaware seek long term senator pact
In Dover on February 28 Regular Republican leaders proposed a pact with Democratic colleagues to unite for electing a Regular Republican to the long term U S Senate seat. The plan would leave the short term seat vacant and join to pass the voters' aid repeal bill and to oust Union Republican George E Megee from the seat of Senator Thomas W Jefferson. Named Regulars Ellison Sparks Stirling and Representatives April Bancroft Derrickson Westburn Flinn were shown the proposal. Democrats replied with a counter offer promising joint action with Regulars on the long term seat if the Regulars accept the deeds.
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Robbers loot Garrett post office for 7309 dollars
News item reports robbers forced open the Garrett Indiana post office safe on Thursday night and secured 7309 dollars in cash and stamps. Al Maul, famed National League pitcher, hired to coach Lebich University baseball. Joseph Keenan, colored, banished from Greenville South Carolina for murder. Identifies seriouS legal dancing in srv. Carains ore T8849.
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Woman's Pool Room Raid Shocks New York City
In West Eighth Street near Sixth Avenue a raid on an alleged woman’s pool room led by Captain Gorman caused panic among about 20 women. Some fled to a Raines law hotel, one woman wedged in a roof scuttle, and Annie Simmons was arrested for keeping the room while others were taken into custody. Others escaped and bets in the room were noted by a police matron.
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Roosevelt's Senate Message Urges Tariff Aid for Philippines
The president sent a message to the senate urging tariff passage to aid the Philippines after epidemics and war. He cites deteriorating industry and falling customs receipts, warns of famine, and appeals to Congress for a $3,000,000 appropriation plus a stable economic basis with the United States. He argues humane policy and national responsibility demand action.
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Morgan Will Not Yield Time for Vote on Canal Treaty
Washington reports Senator Cullom pressed Senator Morgan in executive session to set a voting time on the Panama canal treaty but Morgan and others resisted. Cullom proposed votes for today, Monday, or Tuesday. all were refused. Remainder notes Reading railway January receipts and Pennypacker appointments and a Kentucky counterfeiting confession.
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