Senator Bailey Holds His Job in Senate Re-election
Senator Joseph W. Bailey was re-elected by the legislature to serve another term in the U.S. Senate. A referendum proposal on charges against Bailey and a call for resignation if sustained was tabled after a large Democratic vote, despite Bailey earning the state party’s indorsement in the spring primary. The charges centered on alleged large fees for aiding Standard Oil’s re admission into business in the state and Bailey’s prior denials about the matter.
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Bailey probes Standard Oil ties in Texas senate race
A legislative committee in Austin outlined steps to probe Senator Bailey's alleged links with Standard Oil. The panel planned to charge Bailey’s defense with resisting inquiry, while arguments claimed Bailey could now afford to suppress disclosures. Attorney General Davidson faced Bailey’s accusations of withholding incriminating documents.
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Senator Russell A. Alger Dies in Washington
Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan died suddenly of heart disease at his home in Washington. He had suffered heart trouble for years and declined reelection. his term ends March 4. The Senate adjourned after his death as funeral plans were announced and mourning sails were ordered at half mast.
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Tillman Calls Senatea Minstrel Show in Brownsville Row
Senator Tillman created a row in Washington on January 22 by calling the Senate a minstrel show during Brownsville trouble debate. He was forced to apologize before resuming. He charged the president overstepped authority in his remarks on the Twenty-fifth regiment while defending his state’s negro soldiers.
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Bertha Sails Westward for Seldo and Kodiak
Bertha arrived in port at 10 30 this morning and set sail for Seldo via Kodiak at noon after stopping at small ports along the inside route with mail. Six cabin and two steerage passengers embarked. Among cabin passengers were well known travelers W Clayson C Henderson Oak Olsen A H Wheatley L Brown and H Malone.
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Sunrise Socials and Travel Note in Gay Times
Sunrise residents kept busy with dances and card parties in town hall, including Louis Strauss hosting a big dance on January 9 and another last night. Mrs. Martha Smith returns from Seward via S. L. Turpin’s dog team in under four days. John Burton, U S commissioner at Cordova, on the Saratoga from Seattle, notes Katalla as Guggenheim railroad terminus but Cordova not ready to concede. US exports reach 1 743 864 500 in the last fiscal year.
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Saratoga Reaches Port with Bridge Timber Cargo
Steamer Saratoga arrived in port from Seattle carrying twelve passengers and a freight load highlighted by 75 000 feet of bridge timber for the railroad. It departed for Seattle at 3 30 Friday morning. In a Washington Miners Association address Captain Hand, president, claimed the first U S gold discovery occurred in June 1802 at Walker's Crossing Cabarrus creek Cabarrus county North Carolina.
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