Blair's Bill Defeated in Senate Amid Paired Votes
The Senate voted 37 to 11 to defeat the Blair educational bill with several Republicans opposing. Quay and Cameron of Pennsylvania were paired against it. A late scene saw Blair delivering a long closing, while Hawley mocked the delay and Blair read a prepped lecture to fill time.
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Day
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Sherman
Ingalls
Hiscock
Frye
Hale
Aldrich
Davis
Dixon
Farwell
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Jones
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Pierce
Plumb
Sawyer
Spooner
Wolcort
Quay
Virginia
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
South
Bate
Blair
Mr. Hawley
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Doh
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M. Mitchell
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Morrill
Pettigress
Pratt
Squire
Standford
Stewart
Stockbridce
Telfer
Wilson
Iowa
Burver
Calyom
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Hampton
Hearst
Asc
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Parnell
Jogails
Plomb
Hawyer
Wahcott
Berry
Blackburn
Blodgett
Cockrel
Coke
Paulkner
Gierman
Gray
Harrix
Frenake
Wacpin Vase
Veccean
Mr. Blair
Immigration hearing urged keeping U S laws intact
Joint House and Senate committees on Immigration and Naturalization held a morning hearing. Edward Rosewater argued existing laws already exclude undesired groups, favoring stricter port inspection. Delegates of German American societies protested, while Richard Boldi contended against broader changes as Simon Wolff echoed the stance. The conference moves to New York tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Senate
Edward Rosewater
Omnatsa Ere
Hepy
United States
Rosewater
Ichardoldi
Conference of
Rain Limited Threat in Mississippi Valley Report
Secretary Proctor transmitted to the House a weather update noting only light rain in the Mississippi Valley with no major danger expected. The message outlines prevailing conditions and minimal risk across the region.
Report on Mississippi River flood measures by Col Comstock
A copy of Col C B Comstock Corps of Engineers report to the Mississippi River Commission states that funds should be used to protect government levees and works during the current flood, with an extra 150000 if rains continue. The river is high with four serious levee breaks, but no further rise is expected to avoid widespread disaster. seven steamers and many barges could aid the periled.
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Mississippi River
C. B. Comstock
Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River Commission
Mississippi River Commissions
Tax speculation detailed by Representative Butterworth
Representative Butterworth told the House Agriculture Committee that a tax should be imposed on dealers in options and on wind wheat trades in pits like Chicago. He argued such gambling speculation harms legitimate farm trade and proposed amending bills to exempt legitimate transactions while regulating gambling activity. He cited support from Peters Henderson and letters from merchants and millers.
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WasxixorTax
Butterworth
House Committee On Agriculture
Crain
Chicago
Peters
Kentucky
Henderson
Iowa
House
Republicans Delay on Pacific Railroads Settlement
Washington March 20. At a conference of Republican members of the House Committee on Pacific Railroads it was decided not to pass any legislation this session to settle the government Pacific Railroads controversy. The decision followed talks with the Speaker and Republican members and a conference with Senators. No specific reasons were given, but a majority for any measure appears unlikely.
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Washington
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
House
House Committee
Investigator Davis Arrives to Probe Cherokee Outlet Action
C F Davis of the Interior Department arrived in Arkansas City to interview cattlemen and assess how President orders are being followed on the Cherokee Outlet. He plans to confer with the War Department in Guthrie and says there is no timetable to open the strip, suggesting 30 to 60 days at best.
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C. F. Davis
Interior Department
Cherokee Outlet
Davis
Guthrie
War Department
Senator Davis Indorsed by Minnesota G A K Encampment
At the Minnesota State Encampment G A K the pension question dominated session. Resolutions endorsed Senator Davis’s dependent pension bill. Officers elected include Department Commander James Compton Fergus Falls Senior Vice Commander Charles Parker St Paul Junior Vice Commander L M Lang Worthington Medical Director P D Miles Glencoe Chaplain W F Stanley Austin.
Cambridge Parents Say Son Murdered in Denver
Mr and Mrs Robert E Price of Cambridge report their son Fred age 19 died in Denver March 11 under suspicious circumstances. Doctors found a broken back and fractured skull and he had said he was beaten by fellow workers. The father plans exhumation and an investigation.
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Bostros
Robert E. Price
Cambridge
Fred
Denver
Female prize fighters clash in bare-knuckle fight at mill
Annie Loverie and Mamie McDermott, young workers at Lee's cotton factory in West Port, Massachusetts, fought a stand-up bare-knuckle battle after a quarrel over a young man. Timekeeper John Daly and referee Elias Shaw supervised as a dozen bystanders watched. Loverie scored a decisive blow to McDermott's face ending the dispute.
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West Port
Cons
Annie Loverie
Mamie McDermott
Lee
John Daly
Elias Shaw
Miss Loverie
Miss McDermott
Sparks From The Wire And Miscellaneous Items
Sparks from the wire report several items including Stansley leaving Egypt on April 7, a Czarowitch court, Paris pooling to be suppressed, Italy planning a Mazzini monument in Rome and a Columbus statue in 1892, and 470 foreigners arriving in New York. The notes mention a White Star liner Majestic preparing for trial at Belfast and various political and local notices.
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Egypt
Czarowitch
Paris
Italy
Mazzini
Rome
Bosto
Columbus
New York
Lisson
England
Shire
Majestic
Belfast
Coxs Greess
Pipcock
Fisher
White House
N. J
Rupert Richampson Pagein
Windsor
Rumors of Mayor Noonan Impeachment In St Louis
In St Louis on March 20 rumors say Mayor Noonan faces impeachment over the veto of the Centras gas bill. Opponents seek two thirds of the Council for removal before proceedings start, amid charges of doodle and possible improper gains tied to the Municipal Electric Lighting Company.
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St. Louis
Noonan
Municipal Electric Lighting Company
Potter to resign from Illinois Steel Company chairmanship
Special telegram reports O W Potter to resign as chair of the Executive Committee at Illinois Steel Company with his son E C Potter resigning as Second Vice President. Both resignations effective April 1 follow medical advice and long service spanning 33 years. Stock holdings of the two are said to be unfounded.
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Iinois Steel Company
Cutcaco
Illinois Steel Company
New York
O. W. Potter
E. C. Potter
Potter
North Chicago Rolling Mill Company
Most Speaks to 500 at Harmony Hall in Buffalo
John Most of New York headlines a Buffalo lecture at Harmony Hall before over 500 attendees. He criticizes Sunday laws and government, urges labor solidarity, and contrasts American to European history while condemning the Chicago anarchists’ execution.
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Burrao
Disciples of Anarchy
Harmony Hall
John Most
New York
Most
America
Europe
Chicago
Justice for Lynchers Charge to Barnwell Grand Jury
Judge J H Hudson denounces a recent lynching in Barnwell County where eight imprisoned men were seized from jail and shot. He calls for discovery of the mob and urges the community to reject mob rule, warning of severe consequences and the harm to the state and law.
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Barnwell County
Grand Jury
Avousta
Court of General Sessions
D. C
J. H. Hudson
Nihilists Attack Spy Suspect in Toronto Robbery
Toronto March 20 Charles and Louis Schocherels lured Morris Goldstein to their premises and beat him into unconsciousness then robbed him of 200 dollars. Goldstein sustained 35 head wounds and remains in doubtful condition. Police label the attackers nihilists and suspect motives beyond simple robbery possibly linked to espionage.
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Toronto
Charles
Louis Schocherels
Morris Goldstein
Goldstein
Manitoba Bill Threatens Language and School System
An Ottawa style report says Lieutenant Governor Schultz may refuse assent to a Manitoba bill abolishing French language and Catholic schools. If he does, the Greenway Government could resign, causing chaos and prompting a nationwide appeal that might elect the government again.
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Winnipeg
Mann
John Macdonald
Schultz
Greenway
National Tropical Tennis Doubles Title Won in St Augustine
Oliver 8 Campbell and Stuart G Smith won the national tropical tennis championship doubles, defeating Henry Trevor and Rodman V sets of 6 in St Augustine Florida.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Oliver
Campbell
Stuart G. Smith
Henry Trevor
Rodman V
Flack Evidence Emerges In New York Grand Jury Case
Sheriff Flack’s grand jury statement forms key evidence as defense opens in Oyer and Terminer court. He admits long estrangement, plans for divorce, and arrangements with attorney Monell to obtain an absolute divorce for adultery involving Mrs. Raymond and a co respondent Reynolds. The case may reach the jury by Saturday.
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Flack
New York
Oyer and Terminer
Sheriff Flack
Grand Jury
Sarah Cherry
St Paul’s School
Edward J. Raymond
Trade unions prepare for eight hour movement inauguration
In Curacao March 20, unions nationwide mobilize quietly to meet the May 1 eight hour day for building trades. The Rights of Labor previews the situation, noting organizers across big and small unions gearing up for the draft on work hours.
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Curiaco
Uion
Young Husband Shoots Wife in New York
John Spence, 20, shot his 18 year old wife at night in New York. She lies in hospital not expected to live.
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New York
John Spence
Stekmer Arrives from Upland to New York
Fragmentary entry mentions Stekmer arriving from Upland with brief notes on routes and destinations including New York and Southampton. Details are unclear but indicate travel connections through Queenstown and Greece.
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Stekmer
Upland
Ceereeee
Yorks
VOPR
S.ranee Gisseow
Southampton
New York
Queenstown
York
Greece
Social sensation as Howard Saxby jailed for libel
Howard Saxby editor of the Porcupine is arrested on a criminal libel charge filed by billionaire James McDonald vice president of Standard Oil. McDonald recently married Carrie Briggs in New York and the couple honeymooned in Cuba and Spain before returning home amid gossip and anonymous letters.
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Crycersyat Tii
Howard Saxby
the Porcupine
James McDonald
Standard Oil Company
New York City
Carrie Briggs
John Eule
New York
Mr. McDonald
Briggs
Grundy
Kellogg
Avondale
J. McDonald
Fled with His Typewriter Ex‑President Linked to Fraud
In Burraloo on March 20 reports say J. W. Woodruff former President of the Life and Reserve Insurance Company fled town with debt and in connection with funds used to buy land and build 14 houses. Directors ousted him after an investigation and the sheriff pursues him. The company says no loss occurred due to protective measures. Woodruff is accompanied by a blonde companion.
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Burraloo
J. W. Woodruff
Life and Reserve Insurance Company
Woodruff
Life and Reserve Company
Fight in Clark's Court Ends With Stabbing
A dispute last night at Clark's Court off Seventh Avenue led to Cal Gray being stabbed in the stomach by Joseph Brown. Gray was taken to Homeopathic Hospital with injuries not deemed dangerous. Brown escaped. his sister, Martha Gunning, had ordered both men from the premises.
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Clark's Court
Seventh Avenue
Cal Gray
Joseph Brown
Martha Gunning
Brown
Bloufton Gifts 500000 Toward Southern University Project
Bloufton Alabama donor gives 500000 to the Methodist Episcopal Church for the University of the Southland site. Rev C L Mano reports 1500000 more to fund a main building 900 by 300 feet seven stories with a 200 foot square inner court. Groundbreaking set for April 15 and construction to move quickly using white marble granite and sandstone.
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Trecumses
Ala
Noffton
Als
Methodist Episcopal Church
University of the Southland
C. L. Mano
D.D
New York to Ottawa Rail Plan Reported In Montreal
Montreal March 20. W K Vanderbilt J H Flagler and Dr C J Gounoe of New York have studied a railroad project from New York to Ottawa via Poughkeepsie bridge. The line would link Ottawa with the Canadian Pacific and be about 40 miles shorter than rival routes. From Schenectady it would follow the Helderbergs and Catskills to Highland then cross to Poughkeepsie and proceed to New York City where terminal facilities are said to be secured.
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Highland
Poughkeepsie Bridge
New York City
O Neill Urges Conference Over Eight Hour Day
President O Neill of the Packing House Employes Union asks Chicago packing house owners to appoint a conference committee to meet with a similar workers committee. He says he deprecates strikes and seeks arbitration on the eight hour day and other concessions.
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Chicago
O' Neill
Packing House
O'Neill
Stockholders to sue over hypothecated Cameron bonds
New York stockholders of the Cameron Iron and Coal Company decided to bring the matter of their hypothecated bonds into court. Some bonds were pledged to obtain a loan and holders now sue to enforce payment at face value, after buying them for a 25 percent reduction.
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New York
Cameron Iron and Coal Company
Benefit for Actors' Fond of America in Philadelphia
The March 20 benefit at the Chestnut Street Opera House added $2,481.25 to the Actors' Fond of America. Receipts totaled $2,505.25 with expenses of $24.
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Philadelphia
Actors’ Fond of
America
Chestnut Street Opera House
Paroling Prisoners in New Jersey Faces Parole Plan
New Jersey considers ticket of leave to reduce overcrowding at Trenton State Prison. With $100,000 needed to add cells, the Legislature backs a parole system via Court of Pardons to release inmates on good behavior, hoping to free 200 to 300 prisoners while awaiting governor signs.
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Trestox
N. J
Senate
House
Ohio
Ilinois
Trenton
Assemblyman
Morris
Union County
Court of Pardons
Court of Errors and Appeals
Michigan
Pfeiffer
Trial of Bishop Esher at Reading Moves Through Papers
Reading March 20. Bishop Esher of Chicago faces trial for Christian conduct after a lengthy reading of correspondence with the Investigation Committee. He refuses to comment on charges, threatens to speak if life is spared, and the case adds documentary evidence and Bishop Dubs tensions. W F Heil of Lebanon prosecutes as the panel adjourns awaiting verdict.
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Reading
Esher
Chicago
Committee On Investigation
Dubs
W. F. Heil
Lebanon
Murder of Lucky Morgan in Dadeville Explodes Local History
The Missouri murder of wealthy bachelor Lucky Morgan was discovered after friends reported his absence. His body lay at the bottom of his well with his throat slit and face burned, suggesting a robbery motive as he carried large sums. The crime occurred while he sat by the fire, and authorities probe motives and suspects.
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Evertox
Morgan
Dadeville
Here
Troops Reach Boggy Creek on the Strip
The force arrived at Boggy Creek and set up camp then advanced about 12 miles north of the line. They met several Prate schooners with occupants claiming to be born for Oklahoma. Plans call for Pond Creek tomorrow followed by scouts to locate boomers. North cattlemen report all boomers have left the eastern strip.
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Boggy Creek
Prate
Oklahoma
Pond Creek
Closing the Break at Offuts Mississippi Levee
Greenville Miss March 20 the Offuts break has widened to 400 feet with one end secured and caving stopped and three piledrivers ready for use. Government steamers and crews have moved to assist for a rapid close of the breach.
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Greenville
Miss
Glass Men Kick Tariff Resolutions Urged
Seventy representatives of wholesale crockery and glassware firms in the West and Northwest organized a national association in Chicago and unanimously adopted resolutions opposing the tariff bill then pending in Congress. They object to the duty on package coverings and urge reinstatement of pre 1885 rates on china and earthenware.
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ChicaGo
West
Northwest
Three Miners Recovered From Germania Mine Shaft
In Micn March 20 the bodies of Waller Sullivan and Banks were recovered from the Germania mine. They were found behind a large tool chest at the bottom of shaft No 2. The fire is extinguished and the loss is about $10,000.
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Waller
Sullivan
Banks
Germania
Kentucky House Backs Bills to End Frankfort Lotteries
Kentucky legislators moved to repeal the Frankfort and Grand Lodge lotteries with the House approving bills aimed at suppressing lottery activity. The anti lottery majority signals strong effort to end gambling by law. Harrison Huot Dock reported a duck hunt in Baltimore with President Harrison present and multiple companions, including Sewell and Knight, near March 20.
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Frankfort
Henry County
Grand Lodge
Kentucky House of Representatives
Baltimore
Harrison
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
Benjamin A. Knight
E. C. Knight, Sr
E. C. Knight, Jr
Dale Benson
Ederard
Clarke
Alford Fells
Philadelphia
Printer Jumps to Death on Robert Street Bridge
Peter Pierson a Chicago migrant and printer leaped from the Robert street bridge tonight and died instantly. He had been ill for several days and grew despondent.
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Peter Pierson
Chicago
Robert Street
Bartholdi Opposes Immigrant Landing on Liberty Island
Paris reports designer of the Statue of Liberty rejects turning Liberty Island into an immigrant landing site. He envisions the island as a Pantheon like Westminster Abbey, an American Watlhalls honoring heroes, with statues and memorials to the nation’s glories. He urges Governor’s Island or nearby sites for arrivals.
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M. Bartholdi
Bedloe’s Island
United States of America
America
Liberty Island
Tts
New World
Governor's Island
Tariff changes threaten Canada’s export trade and farm welfare
The Globe argues US tariff plans could wipe out Canada’s export trade for animals and agricultural produce or force Canadian farmers to accept much lower prices. It warns farmers face multibillion losses, land and plant values falling, and widespread mortgage hardships unless the government acts to avert disaster.
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The
Globe
Liberal
Canada
Hape
Special car carries Young Ives to seek compromise at Cincinnati
A special car of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line was on a side track at Union depot last evening. The coach, now claimed by Vice President Wade, is believed to be bound to New York to meet Young Ives who has been released on bail and is to be taken to Cincinnati for a possible compromise.
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Hamilton and
Dayton
Union Depot
Wade
New York
Young Ives
Cimnati
Military Guards Prison After Murderer Threat
AIcuMosD Virginia March 20. Fearing an attempt to free the murderer Rover Musco jailed at Charlotts, a military company is guarding the prison after a police officer was sentenced to be hanged.
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Ware Rover Musco
Charlotts
T Tae
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