Looks Like Extra Session Will Be Hot
Washington dispatch outlines the opening of Congress with items including Canadian reciprocity tariff legislation, a free list for cost of living, revised wool and possible cotton schedules, house and senate reorganization, Taft's orders to military forces, investigations into post office and interior, the Argentine battleship affair, Arizona and New Mexico statehood, and debates over senatorial elections and patronage. Senator Owen to push immediate statehood and Senator Borah to reintroduce popular election of senators. Senate friction expected over dollar primacy and impeachment questions.
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Gilson Gardner
Washington, D. C
Congress
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Senate
Champ
Joe Cannon
James RK. Mann
Aldrich
Penrose
Taft
Mexico
Japan
Wallat
Post Office
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Owen
Bailey
Texas
Borah
United States
Knox
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Cigar Ashes Cause Crash Near Prescott
Cigar ashes blown into the eyes of E. H. Leonard as he drove an auto near Prescott caused a downhill turn and the car to overturn. Leonard sustained a concussion of the spine, his wife Mrs. Leonard suffered a broken pelvis, and William Younger, who was smoking, received a double fracture of the leg. three people were hospitalized.
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Hosital Walla Walla
E. H. Leonard
Leonard
Prescott
Dismissal of Auditor Manschreck Reported
Deputy Comptroller Chandler said the dismissal stems from the comptroller’s dissatisfaction with Manschreck’s services. Ex Councilman Sawyer alleged the action was retaliation by Bothwell over trimmed expenses linked to Boothwell’s East trips.
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A. Manschreck
Comptroller
Well
Manschreck
Chandler
Sawyer
Bothwell
Boothwell
New Cabinet Named in Spain Health Gazette
Madrid April 4 The official gazette lists the new cabinet with Premier Canalejas and ministers including Garcia Prieto interior Ruiz Valarino war De Lagque marine Garcia Pedal justice Barrososo works Gasset public instruction Gimeno.
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Madrid
Canalejas
Garcia Prieto
Ruiz Valarino
de Lagque
Garcia Pedal
Barrososo
Gen. Gasset
Gimeno
Arrests for anti spitting violations yield fines
Last month 121 arrests were recorded for violating the anti spitting law. Infractions included 58 on thea tres, 43 on sidewalks, 12 on street cars, and 8 miscellaneous offenses. Fines totaling 270 dollars were collected.
Bandits Rob Train Yard Holdups in Los Angeles
Police pursued three armed robbers who jumped a freight train at Southern Pacific yards in Los Angeles. They robbed Mrs. M. Nomura of 50 dollars then fled, then two blocks away robbed F. K. Imai of 15 dollars before reboarding the train.
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Los Angeles
Areight
Southern Pacific
M. Nomura
F. K. Imai
Twins, triplets join Innislund family in April notice
Following a pair of twins, triplets two girls and a boy became members of the M. P. Innislund family. They have 11 children living. The nomination and election of officers of the Young Men's Republican club will take place on Saturday.
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Teddy Stanwood
M. P. Innislund
Young Men's Republican Club
J Frank Hanly and Indiana Dry Move in 19th Century Politics
The note recalls J Frank Hanly as a significant Indiana figure who as governor spurred graft prosecutions causing resignations and recovering funds for the state. He opposed whiskey, likening it to poison, and pressured passage of a local option law that led to a dry status in the state.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Injiang
Sinbad the Sailor Returns to Jail Cell
Charles Price known as Sinbad the Sailor is returned to prison in Stillwater Minnesota after parole since 1910. He had been sentenced for second degree murder.
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Tempta
Stillwater
Minn
Sinbad the Sailor
Charles Price
Citywide hunt for Blanche Thompson in Powell murder case
San Francisco reports detectives acting with Sheriff Smith of Santa Rosa to search for Blanche Thompson who allegedly stayed at a Page Street lodging house with Dr. Lewis C. Chisholm, jailed in Sonoma County for the Powell murder. Police hope her discovery will aid solving the case.
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San Francisco
Smith
Santa Rosa
Blanche Thompson
Page St
Lewis C. Chisholm
Sonoma County
John D. Powell
Thompson
Murder at Jewel Street and Normandy Prompted Police Response
A Brooklyn call reported a murder at Jewel Street and Normandy. Police arrived to find a youth at a saloon side door who jokingly claimed a man inside was killing time and was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Brooklyn
Jewel St
Normandy
Civil service exam scores released for three applicants
Chief Bannick led with an average of 87.2 on the civil service exam while Wappenstein scored 84 and Ward 80.22 at the time of their examinations.
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Chief Bannick
Wappenstein
Ward
Grand Ecore flash and failed pursuits amid Civil War events
April 4, 1864 report from Grand Ecore Louisiana notes Union forces under Banks meeting Porter’s fleet and a brief, troubled river operation on the Red River saga labeled a major failure. Also announced are pushes for Knights of Pythias lodge formation and a women’s central doypell, plus school site plans in West Seattle for a new grade school.
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Grand Ecore
United States
Juares
Gen. Banks
Admiral Porter
Grand Keere
Red River
Widow of Gen Thomas T Eckert Seeks Acknowledgment
A gray haired 68 year old woman testified at surrogate court claiming she is the widow of Gen Thomas T Eckert former president of Western Union. She says she seeks only recognition of widowhood and not any money. Eckert left an estate of 3 million with two sons contesting rights.
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Thos. T. Eckert
New York
Thomas T. Eckert
Western Union Telegraph Company
Blooded Rams to Aid Honolulu Cargo Load
The Matson liner Hilonian sails for the Hawaiian Islands Saturday with thirty head of blooded rams consigned to Honolulu aboard the cargo.
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Matson
Hilonian Caile
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
State dairy office to move from Davenport to Seattle
L Davies state dairy and food commissioner will relocate the dairy and food department office from Davenport to Seattle around June 1. The Seattle Commercial Club China relief committee yesterday contributed 48.40 dollars.
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Seattle Commercial Club
China Relief Committee
We Are In Trouble A Piano Sale Appeal
A distressed piano dealer urges the public to visit a sale amid distrust of piano shops. The firm cites high stock of high grade pianos, limited store space, and pressure to move inventory, offering top models at prices usually for medium grades.
New Player Pianos Sale at Factory Store
NEW PLAYER PIANOS are offered at unbeatable prices by the Factory Store. All second-hand pianos included to clear space, with good second-hand models from 148 dollars upward. Visit the Factory Store to verify and decide for yourself.
Coral Jewelry and Beads in Sterling and Gold Filled Styles
Coral brooches in sterling and gold filled bars feature crescents circlets bars and horse shoe shapes with pendant effects. Priced from 1.00 to 3.50. Imported coral beads offered in plain or graduated styles priced 0.50 to 3.75 with shortenable lengths.
All Silk Scarfs Displayed at $1.75 On Firet Floor
Silk crepe de chine scarfs shown in many patterns and color harmonies with bordered effects. Persian designs feature lighter tones, hemstitched ends, and two yard length. Plain color scarfs available at the same price, on the Firet Floor.
Undermuslins Specially Priced At Frugal Slashed Rates
A display of slightly soiled long skirts American made and French lingerie includes Tailored Combinations Extra-size Drawers Combination Suits and Corset Covers with prices from 25¢ to 4.95. French Hand-made items and laundered chemises are offered with price ranges up to 4.95. A illustrated French gown features embroidery and flowing sleeves.
Six Fine-Blown Tumblers at 75 Cents Set
Fine blown table tumblers attractively cut in sunburst design offered as a special. Six tumblers priced unusually low at 75 cents per set in the glassware section.
Rugs Priced for Clearance in Room-size Rugs and Runners
A clearance sale features one of each pattern in a line of room-size rugs and runners. Includes factory-made and in-house crafted pieces in popular colors. Prices shown include three dollar, eight fifty, sixteen, and nine dollars.
Eton Collars Venise Lace Attractively Priced
A collection of Venise lace jars in small and large sizes offered at 50 cents each. Other Eton Collars in Venise lace feature new designs and shapes priced from 1.00 to 4.50 dollars.
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Eton
Ostermoor Mattresses Offer Variety of Sizes and Prices
The Ostermoor Mattress line features eight cotton-filled sheets with a single elastic sheet, offering elastic, soft support that resists packing and loss of shape. Prices range from 12.70 for a 35 lb three-quarter size to 22.50 for a 60 lb full-size with blue ticking and French edge.
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Ostermoor
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