Senate Debates Statehood and Ship Subsidy Passage
Washington February 15 reports show the Senate beginning debate on the joint statehood bill with Dick speaking in support. The House rejected the Payne bill to consolidate customs districts 187 to 163. The ship subsidy bill passed the Senate 38 to 27, creating 12 new mail lines, increased Oceanic subventions, and a naval reserve provision.
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Payne
Washington
Senate
National Suffrage Association
Senate Committee On
Tidal wave hits 300 miles of coast in earthquake aftermath
Guayaquil Ecuador Feb. 15 Captain Holroyd of the steamship Quito reports belief that all Colombian coast towns from Tumaco to Buena Ventura a 200 mile stretch have been destroyed by the tidal wave caused by the Jan 31 earthquake. Seaside burial sites report 70 bodies recovered near Tumaco and some earth openings swallowing small buildings.
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Ecuador
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Quito
Panama
Tamaco
Colombia
Tumaco
Buena Ventura
Bondmenhear Fight Appears Settled Over Dougherty Shortage
Peoria school inspectors adopt a resolution freeing from liability all treasurers and bondsmen for 18 years of school fund embezzlement by N. C. Dougherty. Banks and the Dougherty estate face collection efforts while the board weighs prosecutions to recover up to 750000 dollars amid a stormy session.
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N. C. Dougherty
Peoria
Peoria National Bank
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O. J. Bailey
David McCulloch
Everett Audit Company
Cold Weather Records Reported Across Iowa and Minnesota
February reports show extreme cold with LaCrosse reaching 28 below, Winona and Des Moines noting 24 to 22 below, and Charles City at the state low. Thermometers in LaCrosse Wisconsin and Iowa cities confirm subzero conditions across the region.
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Winona
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LaCrosse
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Des Moines
Charles City
Chief Whoa's Young Relative Elected Apache Official
Asa Diluke, youngest son of Chief Whoa of the Nedni division in Mexico, is chosen official representative of the Apache on Fort Sill reservation. The election effectively dethrones Chief Geronimo, once a rival of Chief Whoa, and delegates all powers to Diluke.
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Lawton
Okla
Asa Diluke
Nedni
Mexico
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Geronimo
Diluke
Graft in the ministry warned by University of Chicago critic
Dr Charles Edmund Hewitt of the University of Chicago divinity school denounces the commercial spirit infecting pastors. He told divinity students that ministers who chase worldly gain damage the church and faith, urging singleness of purpose and rejection of business ventures tied to ecclesiastical support. The lecture laments the era’s temptations and warns consequences for Christ's cause.
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University OF Chicago Divinity School
Chicago
Charles Edmund Hewitt
Divinity School
Christ
Ministers Entangled in Financial Schemes Amid Church Pressures
A minister recalls a life insurance commission tied to congregants with letters of introduction to agents. He warns of religious magazines promoting ministers profits from selling typewriters and other financial temptations. The piece condemns such temptations as dangerous to faith.
Wife Accused of Poison Plot Amid Divorce Battle
County Attorney Hamann of Davenport has been asked to probe charges by Alex Underholt of LeClaire that his wife attempted to poison him. He says she laced his food but he claims he ate little. Friends allege he tainted the meals himself to frame her and bolster divorce proceedings. The couple have a history of separations and reconciliations.
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Hamann
Daven Sport
Alex Underholt
LeClaire
Underholt
Alaskan Governor Resigns. Successor Likely Jarvis
President Roosevelt accepted Governor John G. Brady of Alaska resigning from office. The likely successor is Lieutenant D. H. Jarvis, a former Revenue Cutter Service officer, as reported in Washington.
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D. H. Jarvis
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Alaska
Revenue Cutter Service
Sioux City Blaze Hits Cohen-Magoung Block Stores
A Sioux City Iowa special reports six business concerns lost about 75000 in a fire that started in Mrs Nellie Santer millinery shop. Santer and her companion L Shindle were nearly suffocated before firefighters rescued them as hydrants’ low water pressure endangered several large businesses. A separate Wisconsin item notes a Janesville collision killing three trainmen and wounding six passengers after a severe snowstorm halting a DeKalb passenger train.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Cohen-Magoung
Nellie Santer
L. Shindle
Wisconsin
Janesville
Wis
DeKalb
Northwestern Railway
Illinois Retail Merchants Elect Officers In Bloomington
Bloomington special reports the Illinois Retail Merchants Association elected officers at their convention with George H. Kingsbury of Rock Island as President Sol Westerfield of Chicago as First Vice President F S Burns of Bellville as Second Vice President and C F Pinneo of Joliet as Third Vice President T Schmidt of Chicago became Treasurer New board members also indorsed the freight rate revision bill and sent messages to Roosevelt Cullom and Hopkins urging favorable senate action.
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Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association
George H. Kingsbury
Rock Island
Sol Westerfield
Chicago
Burns
Indorse
Ill
Ilinois Retail Merchants’ Association
Roosevelt
Ilinois Retail Merchants
Cullom
Hopkins
Senate
N. W. Olsen
Galesburg
John Greene
Cleveland, Ohio
National Retail Grocers’ Association
Gas at 85 Gas Price Vote Sparks City Action
Chicago city council splits on gas price 85 cents and license fees. An ordinance for 85 cent gas passes over veto 57 to 10. A 600 dollar saloon license loses by 35 to 32 but mayor rules it failed for lack of constitutional majority. The 1000 dollar license ordinance is referred to committee. The council also votes to place a 70 million dollar street railway purchase on the ballot for city election. Standard Oil declares a 15 dollar per share dividend in New York.
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John Mitchell
W. D. Ryan
New York
Mitchell
Chicago
Dunne
Crusade Against Iowa Drug Stores
Des Moines Iowa February 15 a general crusade against drug stores alleged to have violated the Iowa prohibition law began when a score of injunctions were secured prohibiting retailers from continued alleged illegal sales. Officers of the league say the crusade will extend throughout the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Anti- Saloon League
League
Tate
Secretary Shaw accused of graft in Cleveland building row
Cleveland letters allege Secretary Shaw pressured granite suppliers for the federal building project. City Clerk Peter Witt forwards a Roosevelt inquiry request, charging Shaw with graft to favor his own material. The missive ties Burton and Walsh to contractor sandstone plans amid a broader public works push.
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Ohio
Roosevelt
Peter Witt
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Federal
Theodore B. Burton
John R. Walsh
Mr. Shaw
Tagtenae
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington D C Feb 15 official records summarize yesterday in both houses. Senate passed the ship subsidy bill 38 to 27 with republicans voting for and five republicans opposing. Statehood bill labelled unfinished business as the Senate adjourned at 6 15 p m until today. House approved fortifications appropriation at 600000 for Philippines and Hawaii out of 4 383 993 with no amendments adopted. Partisan debate arose over island policy before adjournment at 5 17 p m.
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D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Philippines
Hawaii
Devonian Steamer Grounds In Storm Off Scituate
Left land line steamer Devonian grounded early today at Third Cliff amid snow, wind, and heavy seas with four passengers aboard and freight. Tug aid sent. vessel about 500 feet from shore as tide fell, likely cargo removal needed to refloat, valued at $1.5 million for the ship and $0.25 million for cargo. floated at 3:20 PM with no serious damage.
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Scituate
Mass
Devonian
Third Cliff
Tom Johnson Aids Old Foe In Mayor Election Battle
Cleveland February 15. Mayor Tom L. Johnson decides a gracious act by hiring defeated rival Attorney William H. Boyd to do court work for the city. The position pays 2000 dollars annually and allows outside work. Boyd, renowned as a top Cleveland lawyer, will accept.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
William H. Boyd
Johnson
C. W. Stage
Boyd
Old Fireman's Last Call Chief Cheswell Dies in Alarm Response
Boston February 15 Chief William T. Cheswell of the Boston fire department collapsed from heart trouble while responding to a fire alarm and died. He was widely known as a leading figure among American firefighters.
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Cheswell
Boston
William T. Cheswell
Boston Fire Department
Legislature Finishes Extra Session Adjourns Quickly
Harrisburg Feb 15 The Pennsylvania legislature completed the extra session work and adjourned finally All governor recommended reform bills were enacted except civil service for state offices Also Berlin Feb 15 Emperor William started for Copenhagen to attend King Christians funeral
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Pennsylvania
Berlin
William
Copenhagen
Christian
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