Bradley Wins Senate Seat as Quorum Break Fails
Frankfort Ky Feb 28 former Governor Bradley Republican was elected to the United States Senate with 64 votes amid a quorum break attempt by Democrats who later returned. Four Democrats joined 60 Republicans to back Bradley, with lingering pledges not to change votes on future rolls. The speaker ruled Bradley had a majority of those present and voting, effectively confirming the election despite turmoil and party tensions.
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Frankfort
Bradley
United States Senate
Beckham
Allen
Blackburn
Endorsement politics called fraud by former governor
Chicago February 28 Former Governor Richards denounces Deneen factions endorsing a governor candidate. He attacks county committees in Sangamon Greene Effingham Jasper White Clinton Jefferson William Marion for seeking renomination under the direct primary law. He urges Republicans to use the August 8 primary to choose the ticket without convention influence, labeling such endorsements fraudulent and hypocritical.
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Chicago
Richards
Deneen
Sangamon
Greene
Effingham
Jasper
White
Clinton
Jefferson
William
Marion County
Yates
Illinois
Ilinois
Making sport of women suffragists
London February 28 The woman suffrage bill passed its first reading in the house of commons by 271 to 92. Crowds of suffragists gathered at Westminster palace yard and cheered as the bill was sent to a committee of the whole house, effectively shelving it for the current session.
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London
House of Commons
Westminster Palace Yard
Edison Condition Serious Despite Likely Recovery
Edison remains gravely ill at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital after a second operation on his ear. Doctors say recovery is possible though the condition is serious. Edison’s wife, son, and daughter were at the hospital. the son and daughter later left, while Mrs. Edison remained.
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Inventor
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Manhattan, Eye
Believe He Can Be Returned In Extradition Effort
Portsmouth officials pursue extradition of Paul E. Ray for the murder of George A. Carkens. County Solicitor Batcheldar and Attorney General Eastman traveled to Concord to file extradition papers, aiming to bring Ray from France.
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George A. Carkens
Portsmouth
N. H
Paul E. Ray
Gia Jela Callao
France
Batcheldar
Eastman
Concord
Building and Loan Associations Flourishing Says Meeting
The 16th annual meeting of the United States League of Local Building and Loan associations opened in New Orleans on February 28 with several hundred delegates from nearly every state. Officers report show associations thriving nationwide despite tight money conditions.
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New Orleans
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Clearlake bank robbed. thieves flee with $3000
In Clearlake, 12 miles south of St. Cloud, Minnesota, robbers blew the First State Bank safe early today. The criminals escaped with about $3000, and the vault and building suffered severe damage.
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Clearlake
Minn
St. Cloud
First State Bank of
Three Charged With Destroying Patent Office Records
Washington February 28 An assistant examiner W Bar ton patent office Henry E Everding patent attorney Philadelphia and John A Haney inventor York Pa were arrested on charges of destroying public records. Bail set at 10000 dollars. Indictment says they carried away letters specifications and amendments and destroyed them with intent to steal.
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U. S
Washington
New W. Barton
Patent Office
Henry E. Everding
Philadelphia
John A. Haney
York
Quashes Bill for Judge Grosscup and Directors
Charleston Feb 28. Indictments of Judge Peter S. Grosscup and four electric street railway directors charging manslaughter in last August accident were today quashed.
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Charleston
Peter S. Grosscup
Electric Trailway
Fowler Bill Wins and Insanity in Alaska News Digest
Denver reports Giuseppe Miro retracts jail confession about priest killing claiming Catholic sacrament incident. Alaska insanity rates rise as long winters stretch. Washington covers Fowler currency bill support, interstate telecom jurisdiction debate, and submarine records controversy with Lilley pushing for full naval transparency.
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Alaska
Washington
Senate
Thomas Disciples of High Finance Scandal Indicted
Edward R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas, linked to skyrocket finanical ventures, were indicted for insurance law violations while controlling Providence Life Savings and Assurance. Two indictments against E. R. and one against O. F. faced the men, who pleaded not guilty before Justice Dowling, receiving a stay until March 16 and bail.
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New York
Edward R. Thomas
Orlando F. Thomas
Providence Life, Savings and Assurance Society
E. R
O. F
Thomases
Justice Dowling
England Liquor Licensing Bill Shocks with Strict Proposals
London February 28 The governments drastic liquor licensing bill aims to cut England and Wales licensed houses by one third abolishing about 30000 bars. It sets local option polls for new licenses and rescinds after three years. Public houses outside London may close on Sundays after three hours. Justices of the peace act as the licensing authorities with powers to exclude children and regulate female bartenders. The state seeks to recover property licenses long evading control.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
England
Wales
Pall Mall
St. James Street
Justices of the Peace
Graff
Lowden
Chapman
Rainey
Foster
Caldwell
Ilinois
Hous Committee On Public Lands
Yesternd
Inlinois
United States
Heiress Sylvia Green to wed Matthew Astor Wilkes
New York on February 28 reports announce the engagement of Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green heiress to vast fortune to Matthew Astor Wilkes great grandson of Joan Jacob Astor. Wilkes is noted as a member of exclusive clubs and a wealthy figure. Hetty Green reportedly sought a prudent match avoiding titled nobility and continental aristocracy for her daughter.
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New York
Sylvia Green
Hetty Green
America
Matthew Astor Wilkes
Joan Jacob Astor
Newport Society
Golden Circle
Hetty
Europe
Excuses Vary as Shah of Persia Misses Death
Washington Feb 28 hearing before the interstate commerce commission on extension of the nine hour law resumed with Hillary A Herbert arguing for Seaboard Airline that the road’s finances prevent compliance. Denton Truth of Statement for Union Pacific claimed remote stations cannot accommodate a third operator. others said extra operators could be provided. Delano of Wabash cited lack of cash. Railroads and telegraphers debated costs and staffing. several railroad representatives testified.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hillary A. Herbert
Navy
Seaboard
Denton
Oil
Union Pacific Ving
H. L. Perham
Order of Railiway Telegraphers
Union Pacific
Dillard
Stump
Union Pacific Telegraphers
C. R. Gray
St. Louis and
San Francisco Railroad
Daniel Willard
Burlington
C. H. Acker
Southern Railway
T. F. Whittelsey
Seaboard Airline
Hi. U. Mudge
Perham
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Bomb Attack Misses Persian Shah. Carriage Shielded Him
Teheran Feb 28 A bomb attempt targeted the shah of Persia as his procession moved through Narrow Street. Two bombs fell. one exploded in the air, the other struck the ground near the shah’s automobile, killing three bystanders and a chauffeur while wounding others. The shah, forewarned, rode in a carriage behind the car and escaped unharmed. Troops surrounded the residence, with no arrests made as police searched nearby buildings.
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Denver
Colo
Gruseppe Miro
Leo
Colorado Springs
Teheran
Persia
Je 'Shah
Shah
Phone company denied charity credits in Chicago
Chicago, Feb 28 The Chicago Telephone Company loses power to donate or subsidize charitable institutions after a new city franchise audit shows free service to numerous institutions valued at about 26000 annually. City Controller Wilson ruled expenses must exclude such charitable benefits, forcing a halt to cash gifts.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Wilson
Seven Must Die Journalist Refuses Help in Terrorist Trial
A St. Peter and Paul fortress military court condemned seven terrorists to death for involvement in last week’s plot against Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch and Minister Cuchegievitoff. Among the condemned is Calvino, a journalist who asked to share his comrades fate and insisted on Russian citizenship. Two women were executed and one man imprisoned. four civilian lawyers represented the defendants at court.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nikigorof
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
M. Cuchegievitoff
Calvino
Hs Petersburg 1
Vita
Rome
Tempo
Milan
Wrens
iFIRST CAR LEAVES CHICAGO FOR FRISCO IN RACE
The American car leading the New York to Paris race departed Chicago at 10:30 AM under a pilot car bound for the west. The remaining contestants stayed behind in Memphis and Lincoln, with lectures and a banquet planned for the day.
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Frisco
Othe
Chicago
New York
Paris
West
Congress Briefs: Senate Clash Over Five Civilized Tribes
Yesterday in Congress reports Senate debate on placing before Five Civilized Tribes designation. Owen of Oklahoma backed Lat Before name, Curtis of Kansas opposed. currency bill discussed. adjourned 4:30 p.m. House Ways and Means committee voted to move to new Capitol building. pay provisions for noncommissioned officers struck out. Lilley sought Navy submarine info. House adjourned 6:10 p.m.
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Washington
Houses
Congress
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
Urtis
Kansas
McCreary
Kentucky
HOUSE
Lilley
Secretary of the Navy
Metal Barometer Sees Turn in Copper Market Hopeful Sign
New York February 28 Daniel Guggenheim president of the American Smelting and Refining company says metal business has suffered but copper now acts as a barometer. He forecasts a turn up in the tide with a large improvement by summer and steadier gains through the year as elections determine fresh capital. He will sail Tuesday for a three month vacation abroad.
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New York
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Company
Guggenheim
Steel and Iron
Steel
General Mercantile
Explosion at La Rosita mines claims many lives
Reports from federal telegraph sources indicate the La Rosita mines in Sauines suffered a blast with preliminary death toll estimates ranging from more than forty to as high as ninety. Local authorities await official confirmation as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
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Laredo
Texas
la Rosita
Sauines
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Delano
F. A. Delano
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