Chance for passage of rate bill at this session
Washington February 16 Congressman Townsend of Michigan says there is a chance the Esch Townsend freight rate bill may pass the Senate this session. If not enacted, the president may call an extraordinary session in October. Also notes passage of the omnibus claims bill and a Panama Canal government bill. Swayne impeachment roll call shows 45 in favor, 21 against. largely along party lines.
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Senate
Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Home
Royne
New York
Dingly
House
Panama Zone
Actson Canal
Kittredge
Mann
Isthmian Canal Commission
Swayne
House Committee
Roosevelt Points Out We Must Bear Dominican Burden
Washington reports the president transmitted to the senate the Dominican protocol for US collection and disbursement of customs revenues. He argues the document tests US efficiency under the Monroe doctrine as conditions in San Domingo worsen and debts remain unpaid, justifying US responsibilities to prevent foreign takeover or control of customs.
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Roosevelt
Washington
the Provident
Senate
United States
Dominican Republic
San Domingo
Minneapolis Doctor and Coachman Shot in Home Robbery
Three masked highwaymen lay in wait on the veranda of Dr. Phillip Mueller and Emil Roggartz as they returned home. Roggartz was fatally shot in the abdomen, the robbers stole $50 from the physician and coachman, then ransacked the house and fled in the doctor's cutter.
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Minneapolis
Phillip Mueller
Emil Roggartz
Venezuela Supreme Court Holds To Verdict In The Asphalt Case
Paris dispatch reports President Castro ordered the sequestration of American Asphalt Company property in Venezuela under pressure. The Supreme Court confirmed its decree, raising excitement among the American colony as Washington weighs the next move to respond to the dispute.
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Venezuela
Supreme Court
Paris
Caracas
Castro
American Asphalt Company
Partment Today
Bowen
Kansas to Build State Oil Refinery at Peru
Topeka Feb 16 A House bill for a state oil refinery passed and awaits Gov Hochs signature. The plant will be built at Peru Kansas alongside a new penitentiary to supply convict labor. An appropriation of 410000 covers building and upkeep while Kansas Oil Producers seek federal aid to safeguard the industry.
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Topeka
Kans
Hoch
Peru
Kansas Oil Producers’ Action
Roosevelt
Congress
Kansas
Daughter of Gen Lee Weds in Virginia Ceremony
Miss Anna Fitzhugh Lee, daughter of Gen and Mrs Fitzhugh Lee and great-niece of Gen R E Lee, married Lieut Lewis Brown Jr of the 7th U S Cavalry yesterday at St Pauls Episcopal church Norfolk Va. The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Virginia Lee and bridesmaids from Washington Richmond and Norfolk. Bishop A M Randolph officiated with Rev Beverly D Tucker. A reception followed at Gen Lee's home.
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Norfolk
Anna Fitzhugh Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
R. E. Lee
Lewis Brown, Jr
7Th
United States Cavalry
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Virginia Lee
Washington
Richmond
A. M. Randolph
Beverly D. Tucker
Hee
Deed Of A Drunken Demon In Kansas City Fatal Stabbing
Charles Bieger aged 57 fatally stabbed his invalid wife Emma aged 42 then killed himself by cutting his jugular vein. Hours earlier he threatened his daughter who refused him money to buy liquor and attacked his wife who he believed influenced their daughter.
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Kansas City, Mo
Charles Bieger
Emma Bieger
Bieger
Tbeir
East St Louis Shootings Claim Life of Local Figure
John Sorsch known as king of Little Lithuania died from wounds after a pistol battle in East St Louis. His wife was seriously wounded and his cousins and two Black men were shot in several places.
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East St. Lous
John Sor¢sch
Little
Lithuania
Election laws up soon in Mindis legislature
Springfield reports say primary election legislation will be before the house next week from both Republican and Democratic committees. A Comerford bribery case will not trigger a special grand jury. the matter goes to the March 6 regular session for action.
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Mindis
Springfield
House
Comerford
Hatch
No Gall Issued Court Party Opposes Zemsky Zabor
St Petersburg Feb 16 The emperor weighs whether to summon a zemsky zabor before deciding. A liberal minister says the time has come for the people to have a voice, while court forces press a contrary view. The old body’s power and its role in electing rulers fuel fears it could depose the emperor if revived.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas
Zemsky
Shaking Up on the Coast Chief Suspended Over Gambling Scandals
San Francisco police chief Wittman was suspended from duty on charges of incompetency and neglect after gambling scandals in the Chinese quarter. Also reports from Oxford and Richmond, including Rhodes scholar Young winning three events and a man who attempted to kill his wife after firing twice.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wittman
Oxford
England
Young
South Dakota
Oriel College
Richmond
Ind
William W. Medlin
Medlin
Author of Ben Hur Dies After Long Illness
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 16. Gen Lew Wallace author of Ben Hur and former minister to Turkey died at his home aged 76. Surrounded by his wife and family he faced death calmly uttering I am ready to meet my Maker before slipping into unconsciousness. His health had waned for years and he could not properly assimilate food for over a year. His son Henry Wallace of Indianapolis and Mrs Wallace were present.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Turkey
Wallace
Henry Wallace
Indianapolis
SAILORS INJURED POINTS TO MURDER
Explosion on a new submarine boat in Queenstown collapses crew site with nine injured and two missing. Rescue attempts during a second blast leave all rescuers injured. Lieutenant dies and a sailor Skinner succumbs. Fifteen injuries total. Des Moines murder trial reveals Mabel Scofield body dumped in river five years ago. autopsy notes no water in lungs, theories include drowning or chloral cause. Thomas accused of administering drugged “knocker drops” to imply suicide.
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Queenstown
Hazan
Skinner
Des Moines
Iowa
Mabel Scofield
Charlies ‘Thorns
Shope
Stan
Thomas
Hackman
Four Children Die In Kansas City Cabin Fire
Kansas City Missouri February 16 Four negro children were burned to death after their mothers locked them in a cabin. The mothers went shopping and the children reportedly started the fire by finding matches. Firefighters found them dead on arrival. Also reported in Springfield Missouri Maj J P Davis 0 aged veteran of Mexican and Civil wars.
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Kansas City
Springfield
Maj
J. P. Davis
Sulphur Factory Blast Injures Eight Workers
An explosion at the Brooklyn sulphur works today injures eight workers. Firemen and policemen who rescued them are affected by the fumes from the sulphur. The incident occurred in New York on February 16.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bilding
Blow for the Osteopaths Demagists Liable for Damages
Missouri supreme court rules osteopaths are not physicians or surgeons under state law and thus liable for damages from injuries to patients they treat. Also notes Sheriff-elect Hoffman removal ordered by Warner. Lehigh Valley Coal suspends collieries due to intense cold.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Detroit
Mich
Lansing
Warner
Hoffman
Warne County
Pittaville
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
President Orders Oil Inquiry Into Standard Oil Co
President Roosevelt directs Commissioner Garfield of the Department of Commerce and Labor to start a rigid and comprehensive oil investigation at once following a unanimous House resolution adopted yesterday. The order emphasizes an immediate start and broad scope.
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Standard Oil CO
Washington
Roosevelt
Garfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
House
Siege Guns Roar as Japanese Bombard Port Arthur Position
Meeden Feb 15 delayed dispatch. Japanese artillery using siege guns from Port Arthur range on Poutilof Hill near Mukden. Reports say Russian center facing renewed pressure as Sandepas battle and spring conditions loom. Japanese ships and salvage at Port Arthur expand naval strength.
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Meeden
Poutilof Hill
Port Arthur
Mukden
Sandepas
Tokio
Shakhe River
Chiensummupaotzu
Waitao I
Heiyukou
Wanchianapping
St. Petersburg
Sakharoff
Kuropatkin
M. Boutigan
Gen. Trepoff
Victoria
B. C
Tremont
Togo
Indian Ocean
Ariake
Fubuki
Japan
Denmark
Copenhagen
London
Apollo
Scottsman
Equitable Life Directors Weigh Stock to Mutual Change
New York Feb 16 directors of Equitable Life Assurance meet to decide switching from a stock to a mutual company in a decision that could oust James H Hyde who controls a majority of stock. President James Alexander leads the Change with 38 officers backing him. Compromise efforts fail as factions seek a settlement.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hyde
James Alexander
Association
Alexander
Hyde
Kalla
Family Burned at Edwards Illinois Tragedy Details
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the home of Manning Harris a coal miner at Edwards fourteen miles from Peoria killing three small children while Harris and his wife suffered severe burns.
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Peoria
Manning Harris
Edwards
Harris
Maine Wreck Anniversary Observed in Havana
Memorial services were held in Havana for the Maine disaster victims. An American flag and wreaths were placed on the wreck as part of the observance marking seven years since the February 15, 1898 disaster.
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Havana
Maine
Wisconsin Mascot Babe Spencer Dies of Paralysis
Lloyd known as Babe Spencer longtime Wisconsin football mascot dies at Madison of paralysis. Not four feet tall yet nearly 200 pounds he was a familiar figure at big games. Also notes on receivers and other brief items from Newark and London about corporate receiverships and Port Arthur defense claims.
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Babe
Spencer
Madison
Wis
Lloyd
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
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Chaitiazu
Thorning
Sentautze
Shengtsaimen
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Chenchiawatzus
Kavangostzu
Equitable Life Assurance Company
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Edwards, Ill
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Standard Lead & Smelting Company
Aloyis Brombach
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Lamdon
Port Said
The
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Geog. Stoessel
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Stoessel
Stoesse
Kwantung Peninsula
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