Senate committee to press adverse report on Smoot case
The Senate committee on privileges and elections will report adversely on Reed Smoot and recommend he be excluded from the Senate. Debate may hinge on a proposed expulsion versus exclusion, with Burrows backing exclusion and Bailey favoring expulsion, affecting constitutional interpretation and Senate procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed Smootty
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burows
Smoot
Burrows
Utah
Bailey
Texas
Congress
Atlantic Fleet Assembling for Midwinter Maneuvers
The United States armored cruisers West Virginia Pennsylvania Colorado Maryland and the battleship Iowa are in Hampton Roads awaiting the arrival of Missouri Illinois and other Atlantic fleet ships. When the fleet assembles it will proceed to West Indian waters for midwinter maneuvers.
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West Indian
Norfolk, VA
United States
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Maryland
Iowa
Hampton Roads
Missouri
Illinois
West Indian Waters
Church Seeks Two Million for Semicentennial in 1908
United Presbyterian congregations nationwide plan a semicentennial celebration in Pittsburgh in 1908 with a 2 million dollar offering to be divided for church interests at home and abroad. A week of prayer begins January 7 to launch subscriptions. DArmand introduces pension bill in Washington to grant pensions for merit cases not covered by existing laws. A separate report notes a deadly windstorm in Chicago causing 100000 dollars in damage and a Georgia tornado killing one with 150000 dollars in property loss.
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Bailey
Taylor
Brigham
H. Roberts
Roberts
House
Pittsburg
United States
D’armand
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
DeArmond
Import Trade Surges Among 1905 Values in New York
New York appraiser Mr Whitehead reports merchandise handled by his office in 1905 valued at 705,011,487 dollars, up from 1904 by 728 million. Major imports by value include sugar 71 million, wool and woolen goods 64 million, coffee and cocoa 60 million, precious stones and pearls 37 million, cigars and tobacco 15 million, wines and liquors 11 million, and 1,054 automobiles valued at 4 million.
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New York
Whitehead
Verdict for Five Million Dollars Against Former Bank VP
A circuit court affirms a 5,280,333 verdict against H. E. Harper former vice president of Fidelity National bank of Cincinnati. Harper served six years for causing the bank’s failure. He is now vice president and general manager of Union Iron and Steel company in New York.
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New York
H. E. Harper
Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati
Coxe
United States Circuit Court
Harper
Fidelity Bank
Union Iron and Steel Company
New York Senators Told to Resign
Albany reports Senator Brackett introduced four concurrent resolutions demanding Chauncey M. Depew resign as United States senator. Senator Platt’s resignation is to be sought in another resolution. The Republican caucus named James W. Wadsworth as speaker, a choice ratified by the legislature, ending Odell’s influence on legislative matters.
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Albany
N. Y
Brackett
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Platt
James W. Wadsworth
Odell
Charges Filed Against W T Vernon For Treasury Registrar Post
Washington reports charges filed against W T Vernon principal of the Quindaro Institute in Kansas who seeks appointment as treasury registrar to succeed J W Lyons. Details of the accusation are not released and Vernon has been asked to answer. he enjoys support from Kansas congressional delegation.
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Washington
W.T. Vernon
Quindaro Institute of
Embezzler Sought in Missouri Arrested in California
Claude L. Hoofman wanted in St. Joseph Mo for embezzlement of 4000 dollars is arrested in San Diego California. Dr A F Yohe of Leavenworth named physician for the U S penitentiary at Leavenworth. Thousands starving in northern Japanese islands. A Springfield Mass church fire killed Capt Bowers of the fire department. E E E McJimgey of St Joseph getting instructions for consul post at Callao Peru.
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San Diego
Claude L. Hoofman
St. Joseph
Washington
A. FF. Yohe
Leavenworth
United States Penitentiary
Springfield
Mass
Bowers
The
Fire Department
E. E. E. McJimgey
Callao
Peru
Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised by Minnesota Woman
Mrs A Heiman of Stillwater Minnesota credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with a dramatic recovery from back pain fainting and kidney secretions disorder. She says she was near death before treatment in 1899 and has remained well since. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Minnesota
Doan
A. Heiman
Stillwater
Minn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Circular Room Tests at Minor Ledge Lighthouse
Reports from Minor Ledge lighthouse describe space saving fittings in a circular tower with beds tables and benches shaped to the circle. Five cases of well developed in follow the peculiar arrangement but details are unclear due to fragmentary text.
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Minor Ledge
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With $100 Reward Claim
The ad asserts Wall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if it fails. Includes testimonial note and address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio plus Hall's Pills for constipation. Also features a joke about a husband seen by doctors.
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Wall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Defiance Cold Wave Starch Dominates 16 oz Size Value
An office scene notes Defiance Cold Wave Starch offers 16 oz for 10 cents while competitors use 12 oz. An insurance agent visited, appeared startled by the claim, and left without comment.
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Defiance
Fragments of health ads and quotes from old papers
Mixed advertisements and quips citing cures for nerves piles and throat illness. Mentions Dr Kline 921 Arch Street Philadelphia and PAZO Ointment with refund guarantee. Includes brief jokes and brand mentions like Defiance Starch and Lewis Single Binder Cigar with various attributions.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and stomach strengthener that purports to aid liver and kidney function. It claims to improve blood quality, relieve nervous debility, and avoid alcohol or habit forming drugs, with endorsements and a promise of a free medical adviser.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
RB. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Abear
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Oklahoma City
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Ohio University
Para
Brazil
Vancouver
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Japan
Chicago Record-Herald
Wmm. Oo
Endsley
Wianburen
Ind
Valdivostok
Cupid
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
To-Morrow
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Dnes
California Fig Syrup Co
Putnam
Onville
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Axtee List Fre Bag Co
Kansas City, M
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Stowell ‘ Ell & Co., Mfrs
Kansas City
Inches
Winchester
Tefr
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