Roosevelt Attacked in House Speech Labels Gargoyle Figure
In a heated House session, Mr Willett, a Democrat, denounced President Roosevelt as a gargoyle and a “pigmy descendant of Dutch trades people” while accusing him of misusing power. The chair called the remarks offensive. a motion to proceed was defeated. Willett criticized Roosevelt’s acts, recounting a long biography from cowboy days to the presidency.
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Quash Subpoenas in Canal Purchase Criticism Case
Proceedings opened against New York World and Indianapolis News over criticism of the Panama canal purchase. Federal grand jury subpoenas sought William B. McLaughlin and J. Angus Shay amid questions tied to Roosevelt era admonitions about naming Taft and Robinson. The hearing halted by order to show cause why subpoenas should not be quashed.
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Supreme Court affirms Texas fine against Waters-Pierce Oil
The U S Supreme Court unanimously upholds Texas courts verdict fining Waters-Pierce Oil Company 1 623 900 dollars and barring it from operating in Texas The decision, delivered by Justice Day, also sustains the appointment of receiver Robert J Eckhard and rejects federal challenge to the Texas action The court ruled due process was met and the heavy daily penalties spanned May 31 1900 to April 24 1907 with later daily rates continuing.
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Senator Rayner Warms Libel Suit Inquiry Resolution
Washington Jan 19 Senator Rayner of Maryland introduced a resolution seeking information from the attorney general about a libel suit against certain newspapers. Baxer urged quick action, insisting the aim is to learn if the suit was ordered by the President, under what statute, who ordered it, and how the courts are being used to forward the case.
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Woman Admits Killing Husband in Milwaukee Dispute
Vera Lee also known as Vera Lindstrom confessed to police that she killed her husband during a quarrel over a bottle of whisky. She claimed he died by his own action, but investigators pressed that she plotted the death.
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Peace or War in Coal Region Likely After UMWA Meet
Indianapolis January 19 miners at the United Mine Workers of America convention rejected Roosevelt strike commission terms. The miners demand an eight hour day with no wage cut, a one year contract, uniform pay statements, and higher wages for those earning under and over specified thresholds. Operators oppose the demands. the outcome hinges on the March 31 contract expiry and the convention’s decisions.
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Brandegee Again Chosen Connecticut Senator by Legislature
In Hartford on January 19 the two houses of the Connecticut legislature elected Frank Brandegee as junior senator. He has served since May 1905 succeeding Orville Platt. Tomorrow a joint session will complete the election by voting in the senate and house.
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Tillman Case Not Referred to Senate Panel
Washington reports that charges against Senator Tillman will not be taken up by the Senate appropriations committee’s special panel. The group found the inquiry into secret service operations would be exhaustive and noted the probe was adopted before Tolman charges in Oregon land dealings.
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President Roosevelt declines invitation to tariff convention
President Roosevelt declined an invitation to attend the national tariff commission convention in Indianapolis on February 16 stating he did not wish to interfere and that the question should be settled by his successor He added that he has expressed himself in favor of a general tariff policy and commerce reform.
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Digest food with Kodol to strengthen stomachs
An advertisement urges readers to eat sufficiently and digest thoroughly, claiming Kodol helps digestion when the stomach is weak. It promises a money back refund from the druggist if no benefit is found after using the dollar bottle, with a larger bottle offering more product. It notes Kodol is made by EC DeWitt & Co in Chicago.
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