New York Lawmakers Probe Panama Canal Authority
Washington and Albany reports detail a House resolution demanding presidential authority over canal zone actions since the 58th Congress. New York figures Harrison and La Follette spar with the president over canal governance. Albany debates a concurrent resolution for a legislative inquiry into Attorney General Jackson amid bank receivership controversy. Jackson welcomes scrutiny while denying bank failures result from misconduct.
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Bryan Celebrates His 48th Birthday in 1909 Event
Chicago on March 19 reports William Jennings Bryan as the guest of the Bryan league delivering an address on national issues. The Nebraskan marks his 48th birthday. In Peoria a large crowd heard his lecture The Prince of Peace with Bryan, Millard Fillmore Dunlap, and a Jacksonville delegate group hosting a reception at the National hotel after dinner for about 600 Democrats from central Missouri.
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Crowd seeking work sparks riot at steel plant
In Cleveland on March 19 a riot broke out as around fifty men gathered at the gates of the American Steel Kid Wire Company plant on the southern edge of the city. A quarrel over entry led to a general fight with stones and clubs, one man fatally injured and several others seriously hurt as police clashed with rioters.
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Abe Rummell Released From Prison In Dodge-Morse Case
Abraham H. Hummel a lawyer once sentenced to a year in the penitentiary for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce affair was freed from prison today.
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Dudley Named Governor General of Australia
London announces the appointment of the Earl of Dudley as governor general of the commonwealth of Australia to succeed Sir Henry Stafford Northcote as his term nears its end.
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Rest for the Democratic Party, Cleveland Letter
New York March 19 The World prints a letter from Grover Cleveland advising the Democratic Party to return to genuine democratic doctrine and honest conservatism. He urges constitutional limits restraint from temporary clamor and stresses that the people need rest peace and reassurance under true democracy.
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State Convention Set For April 14 In New York City
New York Democrats meet in Metropolitan New York April 14 as the state committee adopts a plan for uninstructed delegates to the national convention. A Lexington, Kentucky report says ex state official Walter R Day was sentenced to one year in prison for forging his uncle Floyd Day s name on a 5000 check. Sugar prices rise 20 cents per 100 pounds in New York. Bank of England discount rate lowered from 3 1/2 to 3 percent in London.
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Deluge Imminent as Pittsburg Braces for Floods
In Pittsburg today the water rose to 22 feet, increasing seven feet in an hour. Weather bureau predicts a stage of about 42 feet tomorrow morning, threatening widespread damage. Suburban streets and cellars flood while streams surge and rail lines suffer landslides and schedule disruptions.
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Governor Guild in poor condition after illness
Massachusetts report states Governor Guild is resting but in poor health with little hope for recovery. The March 19 Boston bulletin cites a serious condition despite a night of rest.
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National School Metcalf Questioned in Washington
A bill to establish a federal university in Washington was introduced by Representative McKinley of Illinois. The plan seeks a government run institution to advance science and arts, cooperate with existing departments, and educate for public service without conferring academic degrees.
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Retrenchments Hit City Schools Over Liquor Revenue
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Farmer Dies in Witness Chair in Jefferson County
Mount Vernon Michigan March 19. Jefferson county court adjourned when George McBride, chief defense witness, died in the witness chair after long nervous waiting and inaudible answers. The attempted cross examination halted. judge found him dead. An inquest revealed heart trouble.
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Leader in Second Duma Is Killed
St. Petersburg reports Dr. Kara, head of a group in the second Duma, shot dead at his home in Yekaterinoslav by two assailants linked to a reactionary organization. Earlier this week revolutionaries in Nezhin set fire to M Voloshky’s house, burning him and two family members.
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Public control profitable profits rise at AT&T
The annual report by President Vail of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company shows profits of 23 475 000 against 17 857 000 last year. The report endorses public control. Springfield Theater Burns a cigarette lighter started a fire in the rear of the Olympic Theater destroying the building. Loss listed at 56 000.
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Labor conference to present memorial to Congress
Washington reports that Farmers and Engineers for first time affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The gathering, with 117 unions and 27 000 local locals, elected Gompers as permanent chairman and discussed injunction rulings, the Sherman act, and labor demands. A memorial will urge Congress to act and seek talks with leaders.
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Miss Elkins to be Practically Queen
Rome dispatch says Corrie Re Della Sera reports Miss Elkins will be made royal highness on marrying Duke Abruzzi and her children will have succession rights to the throne.
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I Countess at Home Again Arrives From Cherbourg
Madame Gould formerly Countess de Castellane returned to New York with her three sons from France aboard the Adriatic. She travelled with a maid a chauffeur and a valet as they landed in New York on March 19.
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Congress Wraps Up With Memorials and Pension Debate
Yesterday in Washington the Senate adjourned after a 10 minute session to honor late Senator Whyte of Warpland. The House debated the pension appropriation bill for over four hours touching on policies, finance, trusts, and the president s last message. Mouxer of Ohio predicted Taft s election and Hull of Tennessee backed Bryan. both spoke amid party critique before the House adjourned at 4 24 p.m. in memory of Whyte.
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Des Moines Republican Convention Endorses Allison in Tariff Fight
Des Moines Iowa March 19 The Republican state convention chose four delegates at large for the national convention and endorsed Senator Allison by a wide margin 672 17-24 to 5057-24. It approved a tariff revision plank and Taft was favored. The Cummins faction claimed victory in forcing the stand patters to back revision, while both sides claimed broad support for their leaders amid lively exchanges and good natured humor.
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Real auto race across a state in progress
Omaha March 19 The first real contest since the New York to Paris racers reached the west is under way between the first French car and the German car racing through Nebraska toward Cheyenne Wyo. The French car leads the German by 60 miles. The Italian car remains stuck in mud and snow near Granger Wyo after 36 hours idle.
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Well Roars Again Earthquake Feared Near Beloit
Beloit Wisconsin residents report a roaring well northeast of Beloit which previously signaled the San Francisco quake. The ominous rumbling returns with strong winds from Cavernius depths, sparking fear of another catastrophe in North America.
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Banker A C Tisdelle Indicted With Five Banking Crimes
Chicago March 19 five indictments charging violation of banking laws and embezzlement against A C Tisdelle a private banker whose bank was declared insolvent months ago were returned to the grand jury today
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