Senate Again Kills Hope of Statehood Enactment
Washington February 27 There will be no statehood legislation for New Mexico and Arizona this session as the senate committee on territories abandoned the House bill after readings by Senators Beveridge and Son. The panel left the room without further meetings, amid charges of corruption against city leaders in New Mexico. The Brownsville bill passed the House but awaits the President’s signature. The Senate agreed to a partial naval appropriation report and disagreed on cultural items as the House sent the bill to conference. The general deficiency bill for about seventy million dollars was reported by the appropriations committee. The Panama Canal item remains five million dollars. In boxing news Little, 128 pounds, lost after a close fight at 2:45 p.m. to a harder-hitting foe.
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Wollgast Knocks Walter Little Out in Fourth Round
Ad Wollgast of Milwaukee defeated Walter Little of Chicago by knockout in the fourth round of a scheduled 20 round bout at the Vernon arena in Los Angeles. The stoppage shocked spectators as the upset unfolded last night.
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Senator Dolliver invites Moody to speak at Davenport
Washington February 27 Special Senator Dolliver invited Justice Moody of the United States Supreme Court to address the Iowa Bar association at Davenport in June Moody practically accepted the invitation but will not commit until March 15.
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Buchanan Returns to Washington Over Venezuela Settlement
Washington, Feb 27 W L Buchanan American special commissioner to Venezuela arrived home after arranging a settlement of the dispute claims. Two of the five suits are to be settled out of court and the rest will go to arbitration. Diplomatic relations to be resumed immediately and retired minister W W Russell to return to Caracas.
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Possum Market Booming From Fifty Cents To Ten
Atlanta February 27. The possum market has jumped from 50 cents to ten dollars per animal in one month following its feature at Taft banquet. Atlanta dealers report orders flooding in from the north and east with one seller receiving requests for one hundred at ten dollars each for pets.
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Mine Cave-In Kills Five in Joplin Mineshaft
Five men were instantly killed and two others fatally injured by a cave-in at the West Seventh Street Mining Company in Joplin Missouri. The disaster occurred last night, with victims crushed beneath tons of rock.
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Billy Sunday Horsewhipped in Springfield Tabernacle
Rev W I Sunday known as Billy Sunday, former baseball star turned evangelist, was struck with a buggy whip by Sherman Potts during a Springfield Illinois revival. Potts, claiming defense of virtue, was arrested as Sunday, after a crowd panic, resumed the service and authorities called him a religious fanatic.
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Fire at Swift and Co Butterine Plant London? No Chicago Blaze
Fire at Swift & Co butterine plant at stock yards in Chicago destroyed the plant and storage warehouse. Firemen fought the stubborn blaze for an hour, damaging the neutral lard house across the alley. Loss estimated at 206000 dollars.
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Sequel to Swindling of Cavanaugh in Arkansas
Three packages sent through American Express from Little Rock arrived in Davenport. Garnishment papers served by Isaac Petersberger claim the packages contain $60,600 believed to be swindled by alleged con artists tied to John E. Cavanaugh of Davenport. The case follows a fake wrestling match swindle.
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Roosevelts Libel Prosecution Criticized by Press
Special Correspondence of The Argus reports widespread editorials condemn President Roosevelts bid to prosecute newspapers that questioned his administration. Critics warn the move risks gagging the press, sets a dangerous precedent, and could influence federal judges and future administrations. The piece notes potential for trial in Washington, cites Root and Cooley opinions, and highlights reactions from major papers including the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Portu gal swindle gang tied to Davenport import
Davenport notes report on a group of swindlers tied to a Little Rock case. Monte McCall and partners are said to have mailed money-filled packages via Wells Fargo, with arrests in Little Rock and Des Moines. The missives targeted Davenport figures and a $60,000 sum, while Lisbon carnival riots and royal-imitation processions add chaos to the era.
Plant Wizard Luther Burbank Sells Discoveries for Cactus Growth
San Francisco reports Luther Burbank's plant discoveries will be capitalized for several million dollars. Hartland Law Herbert Law and Oscar J Dinner form the distributing company to spread Burbank's work worldwide. The plan includes developing spineless cactus to convert desert land into grazing areas and a cactus producing saccharine matter for sugar and alcohol. Burbank seeks relief from business worries to focus on experiments.
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Holdups Who Got 46 Cents Get Life Terms
Three holdup men were sentenced to life in the penitentiary by a jury in Judge Kersten's court in Chicago after theft of 46 cents. The harsher penalty follows a law passed two years ago targeting highway robbery aided by deadly weapons.
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Autopsy Ordered After Mo line Man Dies Suddenly
Coroner Rose ordered a post mortem and will hold an inquest over the remains of August Heyda of 424 Sixth Street Mo line. A physician who saw Heyda earlier refused to sign a death certificate following his sudden death last evening.
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Congressional Actions Yesterday in Senate and House
Yesterday in Congress the Senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 13 075716, with a noted 191 590 increase over the House version. The House approved sundry civil and other spending with amendments, rejected attempts to create the United States Steel Corporation, and prepared to advance the river and harbor plan. The day ended with conference reports on several bills and over 300 private pension measures, and a recess set for 11 a m today.
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May Wheat in Tight Corner Mounts Higher
Chicago feb 27 wheat prices surged at the open with May at 1.19 and July at 1.05 amid a buying frenzy. The pit showed intense demand and heavy realizing sales followed the advance. The leading holder reportedly controlled a line of wheat twice as large as local warehouses and appeared to dominate the market.
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