Unanimous House Vote Backs McKinley Motto Bill
Washington reports indicate the house committee on coinage weights and measures reported favorably the McKinley bill with restoration of the motto In God We Trust on gold and silver coins. In Navy matters Senator Hale deems current naval construction the best, while discussions continue on the French arbitration treaty and postal savings banks proposals.
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Woman 96 Burned To Death In Winterset Fire
Winterset Iowa Feb 19 Mrs Stinson aged 96 perished in a blaze that wrecked Roe Deeter s home Neighbor Mrs Hills collapsed from shock and died and Mrs Teeter Stinson s daughter was badly burned Deeter was slightly injured No receivership contemplated Missouri Pacific denial from New York Feb 19 George J Gould president stated the railroad was not being placed in receivership.
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Blizzard Snow Drifts Hit Rail Traffic Across Cities
Snow depths reach up to 18 inches in Michigan and nearby areas as blizzard conditions disrupt rail service and interurban lines. Milwaukee and Detroit report significant drifts and widespread delays while Chicago notes trains from the west are hours late.
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Stoessel Faces Court Martial Over Port Arthur Surrender
In St Petersburg on February 19 the court martial for Lieutenant General Stoessel adjourned for deliberation after the prosecution waived rebuttal. Stoessel, who shouldered responsibility for Port Arthur's surrender, asked for the death sentence if the court finds the surrender a crime. sentence is anticipated to be announced today.
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Church May Oust Hamilton Over Swell Will Case
Bloomington Feb 19 The Illinois conference will consider Rev E A Hamilton and family in a Swell will dispute at Clinton He has preached in the Illinois conference and served at Newman It is said he will not be allowed to stay in the conference without a protest
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Blaze at Kewanee Hotel Drives Guests Out at Dusk
Fire discovered in the hotel basement forced guests to flee at 6:30 PM. Fire was brought under control after about an hour. Damage estimated at 10,000 dollars as guests saved their baggage and left the dining room crowded with diners in Kewanee Illinois on February 19.
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Roosevelt Congratulates King on Birth of Princess Giovanna
Rome Feb 19 Ambassador Griscom delivered a formal letter from President Roosevelt to King Victor Emanuel congratulating him on the birth of a daughter, Princess Giovanna, born November 13, 1907. The king welcomed the gesture as a new departure for the American government.
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Prohibition Fails to Carry in Mississippi House Surprises
Jackson Mississippi February 19 The Mississippi House defeated an amendment to establish constitutional prohibition in a surprising move failing by two votes of the required two thirds. All members from open saloon counties supported the amendment while many who backed statutory prohibition opposed it. Those backing a constitutional convention are said to have defeated the amendment to strengthen their cause.
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American Doctor Ordered to Leave Russia After Odessa Arrest
Dr. Dubouchet, an American citizen, was arrested in Odessa on suspicion of ties to a revolutionary organization. He was released but ordered to depart Russia within ten days.
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Illinois Miners Convene Annual Session in Peoria
Peoria Illinois Feb 19 The 19th annual Illinois convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened with over 350 delegates. Ballots show 50400 cast and John A Walker reelected president by a large majority. John Farrington Streator named vice president James Radford Springfield elected secretary treasurer. Treasurer W D Ryan reports over 66000 members in good standing and a treasury balance of 3920 632. Friday will see a joint session with Illinois coal operators to draft a new agreement set to expire April 1. The slogan No reduction either in the wage scale or output under any circumstances guides the talks.
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Des Moines form of government gains Supreme Court approval
Des Moines Iowa Feb 19 the new commission form of government was ruled constitutional by the Iowa supreme court The plan abolishes the mayor and council and places city control under five at large elected commissioners who will hire and fire all city staff under civil service rules The five will serve two year terms with modest salaries and will inaugurate the system in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids after March 30 elections
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Thaw Marriage To Be Annulled Rumor Circulated
Pittsburg reports a New York claim that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Harry Kendall Thaw may seek an annulment in Allegheny county courts. Pennsylvania law on insanity could allow a legal separation, with Evelyn reportedly agreeable and the current asylum inmate in Malleawan rumored to oppose the move.
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Illinois Central Decision Near In Landmark Rail Case
Chicago February 19 Judge Ball of the superior court will render a decision tomorrow morning in the Illinois Central railroad dispute. The key issue is whether outside Illinois corporations may control and vote stock in Illinois companies, a ruling that will determine which magnates, Stuyvesant Fish or E H Harriman, will steer the Minong Central railroad for the coming year.
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Bryan Endorsed by Ohioans in Columbus Visit
William J Bryan's Columbus trip featured a unanimous endorsement by the Democratic State Central Committee for his presidential bid. He dined with the reception committee of the General Assembly at Col Kilbourne's residence and spoke to the General Assembly on guaranteeing bank deposits. He was the sole speaker at a dollar dinner at Memorial Hall staged by Democratic members of the Assembly.
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Night riders again busy in Gracey Kentucky
In Gracey West Christian county a band of 25 masked night riders seized the telephone exchange, detained the town marshal, fired on residents, and whipped James Wooten forcing him to flee by morning on alleged detective suspicions. The incident followed by a separate note from Pontiac Illinois reports millionaire M A Carothers age 45 diagnosed with Bright's disease.
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Taft Keeps Pace Amid Campaign Journey in Nashua Visit
Taft began a second day of campaigning after a night of travel and events. He stayed with Governor Floyd in Manchester, then a Nashua citizens committee escorted him to their city for an afternoon address. In Albuquerque New Mexico the territorial committee endorsed Taft and pledged aid. In Rochester New York Charles F A Young grand chief ranger of the Foresters of America died of typhoid pneumonia.
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Yesterday in Congress United States Feb 19 brief recap
Senate debates the Aldrich currency bill with opposition from Mr. Stone and Senator Bacon who warns of state banks losing deposits. A criminal code revision is discussed before adjournment at 4 12. In the House Speaker Cannon’s presidential boom is boosted by Boutelle citing Cannon’s 24th anniversary speech as the bill to provide for the next census is taken up. The House adjourns at 4 27.
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French Fight the Moors at Fedala
A Paris dispatch from Vice Admiral Philibert reports a February 16 and 17 battle between French forces and Moors 16 miles southeast of Fedala. French losses include two officers and several soldiers killed and three officers with 20 wounded. Moor casualties were heavy.
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Matron Confesses Cruel Act At Children’s Home
In Canal Dover Ohio Feb 15 Assistant Matron Clara Sterling of the County Children's home confessed to driving a tack through the end of a seven year old boy’s tongue to obtain a confession of pencil theft from Sampson Fowler. Humane Officer Jackson reported the incident leading to her arrest for cruelty. Before Mayor Defenbacher of New Philadelphia she confessed and received a light fine. The matter reached the home’s board of directors and the girl likely will be dismissed.
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Chester Gillette Must Die In Electric Chair
Albany February 19 The New York Court of Appeals affirms Chester Gillette of Cortland guilty of first degree murder in the 1906 Big Moose Lake killing of his sweetheart Grace Brown of South Otselic andSentence of death stands Gillette remains in Auburn death cell awaiting execution date to be fixed by court
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Billy”) Brown
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Illinois coeds to be vaccinated to halt smallpox spread
Champaign Feb 19 The University of Illinois coeds about 500 are slated for wholesale vaccination to curb smallpox among students. Authorities have ordered general vaccination for all unvaccinated students after several cases, likely removing social activities for weeks. Copper operator Daniel L Demmon dies at 77 in Boston.
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