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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
7
Congressional action shows Speaker Cannon's control with the rule for the statehood bill adopted and the measure passing 194 to 150. Reports note foreign affairs, Venezuelan tensions, a Valencia wreck survivor, Wheeler’s death, and various political and criminal cases across the globe.
Reports reveal the difficulty in reaching a mutually acceptable settlement as powers negotiate amid Moroccan conference talks. Marshall Field estate in Chicago leaves $8 million to fund the Field Columbian Museum and totals $25.6 million in other bequests while preserving the rest until the Field grandsons turn 60.
A grand military pageant accompanied Brig Gen Jos Wheeler from his Brooklyn home to St Thomas Episcopal Church and across the North River to Jersey City for transport to Arlington. Veterans from North and South, Cuban and Philippine campaigns, lined the route as a riderless horse marked the service. Wheeler died of pneumonia Thursday. a wreath from President Roosevelt graced the altar.
Chicago January 29 The question of indicted packers immunity from prosecution will proceed to a full fact based hearing after efforts to agree on expedited terms failed The forthcoming trial will likely span three weeks as testimony is recorded and the government opposes the packers plea.
Chicago January 29 Mayor Dunne announced he has signed the municipal ownership measure approved by the city council and expects the Chicago street car system to be urbanized before his term ends. He signed the 75 million dollar ordinance while ill at home, believing it must be signed within ten days to meet charter requirements. He predicts legal obstacles may delay final implementation.
Chicago Central Subrailroad Co plans to ask the city council for a 60 year ten mile subway franchise under downtown streets for passenger traffic. The firm, organized in 1894 with 15 million dollars capital, previously had a franchise request refused by the council.
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