House Tightens Rules on Debating Amendments in Conference
Washington April 4 the committee on rules in the house tightened procedures to limit tactics in conference on bills with senate amendments. A new rule allows only one roll call on propositions and elevates recess motions over other questions, aiming to curb delaying tactics. A separate hearing noted efforts to amend the Sherman Antitrust law drawing broad industry and labor interest groups before the judiciary committee, with Mrs Thaw and Thomas figures in the coverage.
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Meeting in Grand Central Palace To Protest Police Outrages
New York April 4 A New York Socialist Party meeting was called for this afternoon at Grand Central Palace by the New York section to protest alleged police outrages during a Union Square crowd dispersal last Saturday in support of the unemployed. Robert Hunter will be the principal speaker.
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Bankers Killed Abroad on Istanbul Train Shot by Syrian
A Kansas banker, B. Warkentin of Newton, president of the Kansas State Bank, was accidentally shot on a Damascus to Constantinople train. The Syrian, who said he was inspecting his pistol, was arrested. Warkentin died abroad while traveling with his wife.
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Thaw Sues Knickerbocker Hotel For 59000 Damages
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw files a $59,000 damages suit against Knickerbocker Hotel proprietor James B. Regan claiming hotel statements wrongly alleged she ordered Mrs. Thaw from the grill room early Tuesday morning. Attorney Daniel O'Reilly said the complaint would be filed once notice of appearance is received. Thaw confirms she was in the Knickerbocker grill room on the night in question.
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Illinois man is public printer in the Philippines
Washington April 4 John S. Leech of Illinois, now public printer in the Philippines, was today appointed public printer here. Leech succeeds Public Printer Stillings, whose resignation was accepted some days ago. The appointment by Roosevelt was a surprise, as his name had not been mentioned in connection with the place.
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Fire Damages Rock Island Stove Plant. Insurance Covers Loss
A fire at the Rock Island Stove company on Fourth street and Third avenue damaged the polishing room and two thirds of the roof, with losses estimated at 2,010 to 3,000 dollars. The fire was confined by prompt department action, saving the rest of the building. The plant will reopen early next week after repairs, with insurance covering the loss. President Mixter commended the fire department and noted no signs of arson.
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German car speeds toward Paris in New York race
A German car in the New York to Paris Automobile Race passed Corinne Utah thirty miles west of Ogden at 1:30 PM yesterday. Driver Koepffen announced an all night run to reduce the lead of the French De Dion and the Wallon Zust as the rapid-mile progress continued. In San Jose California another note mentions an Italian car leaving Bradley for the city.
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Lockout Hits 160000 Workers Across Paris Trades
Paris April 4 A massive lockout affects about 160,000 masons, brick layers and allied workers in building trades as hours and the weekly day of rest law apply discussions continue. Cambridge Wins 65th Boat Race. Putney April 4 Cambridge defeats Oxford in the annual Thames race. To Teach Horse to Pose For Statue. Sculptor Edward Potter of Greenwich Conn plans to use a Kentucky thoroughbred he found in Wahgeh Ind as a model for General Custer statue teaching the horse to pose.
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Watson Named as Populists Nominate Ticket at Convention
Thomas E. Watson of Georgia was named for president and Samuel W. Williams of Indiana for vice president by the populist convention in St. Louis after Nebraska and Minnesota delegations urged Bryan support. Nebraskans vowed to back Bryan if nominated at Denver. The convention debated permanent chairman, with George A. Honnecker chosen after Coxey was blocked.
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Jay W Forrest
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Jacob S. €Oxey
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Coxey
George A. Honnecker
Jersey City
Democrats Try To Be On Safe Side In Philippines
Manila April 4 The democratic convention defeated a resolution condemning Taft administration by one vote It endorsed Bryan for president and adopted a tariff reform resolution Six delegates were elected to the national democratic convention Free Clerk of Embezzlement Peoria IL April 4 Robert Joos former city clerk indicted for embezzling funds from saloon licenses freed in circuit court yesterday of misappropriating 500
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Metropolitan Railway 1900 Campaign Gift Under Grand Jury Scrutiny
New York April 4. Cornelius Bliss says no half million dollar contribution to the 1900 McKinley campaign was made by the Metropolitan Street Railway to the Republican fund. Grand jury evidence, including Thomas A. Ryan, indicates $500,000 was advanced by five directors, with Whitney directing the arrangement and later repaid with interest during the Wall Cortland Street Ferries franchise purchase.
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William C. Whitney
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Wiliam L. Elkins
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George A. Huhen
Bryan Withdraws Acceptance for Jefferson Day Dinner
W J Bryan sent a telegram from St Louis to decline attending the Jefferson day dinner in New York saying he has withdrawn acceptance as discussion makes it unwise to go. In another item a dying street car conductor John J Barry urged his wife to retract her statement that she shot him accidentally. Morgan and daughter met Queen Helena and visited the pope in Rome.
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W. J. Bryan
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John J. Barry
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Rome
Young Winchell Abandons Railroad Ambition for Peace with Politicians
Denver April 4. Benjamin L Winchell Jr son of President Winchell says he has given up plans to become a railroad man. He was drawn to the industry for 15 years but cites political demands on his father as the reason. He will join the sales department of the Insulated Wire Co and has experience in locomotive shops and on the road. He is about 26.
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Upheld Saloon Treaties as President’s Authority in Canal Zone
In Springfield on April 4 Clarence Darrow argued for local option, claiming prohibition harms good people who meddle, while warning against legislating the devil out of man. Rev John Wasson condemned local option as a failure, as Springfield judges deny injunctions while liquor interests push a city vote on anti-saloon status.
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Clarence Darrow
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John Wasson
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Si.com
Duty rests on him in canal zone government
President Roosevelt sent a brief message to the house answering by what authority he has exercised civil, executive, and judicial functions in the Panama canal zone since the 58th Congress. He cites the 1903 treaty with Panama and several acts of Congress establishing and funding a civil government in the canal zone.
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Carnegie to add 5 million for state university pensions
New York April 4 Andrew Carnegie will add 5 million dollars to the Carnegie foundation fund to include as pension beneficiaries eligible professors of state universities. The 10 million dollar original fund exhausted its earnings, requiring more for broad state university access. If a state’s legislature and governor approve, the added funds will support pensions for faculty retired after long service.
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National Association of State Universities
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Iena Newfoundland
New Record Set at Rock Island Postoffice
The Rock Island post office reports March sales of 11024.96 and a quarterly total of 27766.15, a March registry of 1279 accepted mail and 1540 registered for delivery, 2799 handled in transit, and money orders totaling 181,576.57. A new registry mark and requests for building expansion accompany the figures.
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Illinois Fruit Crop Declared To Be Ruined
Almanac s note on southern Illinois freeze reports heavy damage to tree fruit with peaches and pears likely destroyed. Temperature near 25 above zero in Alto Pass as growers assess losses across Ohio Kentucky border where frost killed much of early fruit and vegetables.
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Madisonville
Frank Thatcher
Alexandria
Ruling in Court Grants Divorce and Demurrers
Judge E C Graves in the circuit court ruled on demurrers and motions in common law and chancery cases. Mamie Gillman was granted a divorce from Norman Gillman and can resume her maiden name Mamie McDonald. Pauline Ver Waet filed for divorce from Raymond Ver Waet on cruelty and adultery grounds. they were married in Belgium on November 5, 1898.
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Yesterday in Congress highlights briefed on April session
Senate did not convene and the House continued a Democratic filibuster on the district bill. Debate was stalled as both chambers prepared to reconvene later, with the session adjourned at 6 42 p m.
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Witness Struggles Over Withholding Parole Pamphlet
Chester penitentiary chaplain Rev W N Rutledge testifies that he withdrew a critical pamphlet on the parole system under pressure from political backers. He names former Governor Richard Yates and other officials as the influencers. The incident, tied to the Yates reelection bid, includes an apology drafted by the parole board.
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