Letter reveals Mitchells plea for secretive co partnership papers
Washington letters show Senator Mitchell urging Judge Tanner to produce and conceal partnership documents from 1902 and 1962. The note requests timing to meet in Washington with attorney Fulton to discuss defense in a grand jury case over U.S. land troubles.
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Mitchell
Harry C. Robertson
Washington, D
Albert H. Tanner
Portland
Robertson
United States
Heney
Tanner
Washington, D. C
Co Partnership
Harry
Co-Partnership
Fulton
State argued against railroad tax injunction in federal court
In Omaha Norris Brown the attorney general urged dismissal of the Union Pacific suit seeking to block tax collection. He contended the state board of equalization fairly valued the property and that no fraud or unfairness is alleged. The judge was asked to dissolve the injunction and allow distress warrants on delinquent taxes.
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Omaha Norris
Brown
State Board of Equalization
State Board
Union Pacific Railway Company
Townsend-Esch bill powers for railroad rate justice
The Townsend-Esch bill gives the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to find any transportation rate or practice unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory. It requires the commission to order a just and reasonable replacement within thirty days after notice. Affected parties may seek court review within sixty days.
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National ‘House
Interstate.commerce . Commission
Commission
Court of Transportation
Court of Equity
Elopement Suspected As Miss Hockbridge Vanishes
New York police seek Miss Mabel Hockbridge daughter of a wealthy Esopus area estate owner and coachman Frank Tom also missing. Authorities suspect an elopement as the pair disappear.
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New York
Mabel Hockbridge
Esopus
Frank Tom
War in Far East to Go On No Peace Likely
Baron Hayashi, Japanese minister, rejects London reports of peace moves. He says there is no peace negotiation in sight and war will continue while men and ammunition last. He notes Russia's internal issues do not alter Japan's aims and peace must come from Russia with solid guarantees.
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London
Far East
Baron Hayashi
Russia
Japan
Orders From Rear Admiral Sigsbee Threaten Monte Christi
Cable from San Domingo reports Rear Admiral Sigsbee warns Dominican authorities that harming Lieutenant Commander Leiper, executive officer of the Detroit, in charge of Monte Christi customs, will bring accountability. Monte Christi authorities say they have no instructions to surrender control, while wires are cut by unknown persons and the Newark conducts nightly searches with armed boatmen ready to land.
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Sigsbee
San Domingo
Leiper
Detroit
Custom House
Monte Christi
Monte
Christi
Newark
Eggs in Chicago Crippled by Shortage and Price Hike
Amid a large cold stock of forty five million eggs in Chicago a hunger for eggs persists as households pay 480 cents per dozen. Major meat packers are said to hold a market corner after buying hundreds of thousands of cases when prices were low last spring. Eggs were purchased at 15 to 17% cents a dozen.
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Chicago
Cabinet Resignations and Immediate Replacements Announced
The White House issued a public statement saying all cabinet members have tendered their resignations and will be nominated for reappointment on March 6. Wynne will be appointed consul general in London, and Cortelyou will be nominated for postmaster general on March 6.
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White House
Wynne
London
Cortelyou
Doings in Washington Senate and House actions noted
In the Senate Beveridge closed debate on the statehood bill with focus on uniting Arizona and New Mexico. Foraker backed removing them from the proposition. House debate started on Town-send Esch railroad rates while adopting a rule for a 3 pm Thursday vote. Senate impeachment proceedings paused to receive House managers replication in the Swayne case.
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Senate
Beveridge
Arizona
New Mexico
Foraker
House
Swayne
Stone
Memorial
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spooner
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Indian Territory
Southwick and Vreeland
New York
Rule
Gaines
Tennessee
Townsend
Michigan
Richardson
Alabama
Panama Canal Zone
Wyoming
Senate votes to admit Oklahoma and New Mexico as states
After a nine hour session the Senate passed a joint statehood bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as the state of Oklahoma and New Mexico as another state while Arizona was dropped. Final vote 89 to 38. intoxicating liquors banned for twenty one years in Oklahoma. Amendments on Arizona and New Mexico were debated and then eliminated. The bill originated in the House and goes to conference. House debate focused on freight rates with McCall opposing and Sibley defending. the President urged a Philippines survey board before adjournment.
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Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Foraker
New México
House
House N
McCall
Mas
Sibley
Board of Survey For Philippines
Senate debate on New Mexico statehood and electoral vote
Senate members dispute a vote on separate statehood for New Mexico with Kearns claiming a clerical misunderstanding. Debate touches on annexation of part of Arizona to Utah and a recall of the bill if needed. Joint session canvasses electoral votes, naming Roosevelt and Fairbanks elected to four years starting March 4, 1905, with a 336 to 140 tally. Freight regulation discussion dominates for hours with both parties claiming credit.
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Senate
Kearns
New Mexico
Bacon
House
Arizona
Utah
Lodge
Secretary of Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
Pierre Charles l’Enfant
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Senate petitions call for international congress on common subjects
Senate session notes petitions from 1642 Christian Endeavor societies asking for an international congress at set intervals. Diplomatic and military academy bills began consideration and a provision punishing use of weather bureau like symbols for private forecasts was struck out. Eech Townsend rate bill passed 326.
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Senate
Lodge
Christian Endeavor Societies
Diplomatic and Military Academy
Weather Bureau
HOUSE
Legislature Records Action on Statehood and Infrastructure
The house defeated a Democratic substitute to the 17 vote after Davey bill 151 to 186. A statehood bill moved from Senate to committee on territories. A resolution to seek war department transport data was adopted. Bills passed to authorize a St Joseph river bridge in a Michigan county and a Rainy river dam in Minnesota. February 26 set for Mahony of Illinois memorials.
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Davey Bill
Senate
Committee On
Territories
Secretary of War
Army Transport Service
St. Joseph River
Berrien County
Michigan
Rainy River
Minnesota
Mahony
Ilnols
Senate impeachment trial opens with two witnesses examined
Friday in the Senate, Swayne's impeachment trial began with two witnesses under examination. Several minor bills passed, including one donating a condemned bronze cannon to the Grand Army of the Republic for badge making. In the House, 433 private pension bills were approved in roughly one and a half hours. A bill on the Panama Canal Zone abolishing the canal commission and transferring control to the president was taken up and debated until adjournment.
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Senate
Swayne
Grand Army of the Republic
Vanama Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Mann
Illinois
Swayne impeachment trial and steamship regulations debated
Senate recessed after discussing Swayne impeachment trial with four Pensacola witnesses on residency issues. House managers objected to some questions but the presiding officer allowed them. Bills amended steam boat inspection laws creating an executive committee, annual inspections, vessel stoppage, defective equipment penalties, and director liability for misconduct in vessel management.
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Senate
Swayne
Pensacola
Fla
Florida
HOUSE
Reid
War in the Far East rumor updates and casualty notes
A historical chronicle outlines daily war rumors and events from World War I era. It mentions Russian and Japanese actions, leadership changes, purported peace talks, troop movements, notable deaths, executions, and societal tensions across Russia, Finland, Manchuria, and allied ports with references to Kuropatkin Linovitch Matsumara and other figures.
Bargain Chance Spurs Strong Reactions From Women
A remark notes that even modest women grow assertive when a bargain presents itself, highlighting a shift in behavior under economic temptation. The observation suggests social dynamics shift with perceived value and opportunity.
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Chicago Woman to Health
Marion Knight of Chicago Testifies Doan's Kidney Pills Ended Bone Aches and Kidney Pains. She says urine cleared, appetite returned, and she recovered after seven weeks, paying $6 for the remedy. Free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. Sold by dealers at 50 cents.
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Chicago Society
Doan
Marion Knight
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
West Side Wednesday Club
Dean
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Editor Seeks Assistants as Deadly City Hazards Review
Hurried editor demands help at once asking for Binks Scribbler and Leader. A boy replies they are downstairs compiling a list of people killed last year by electric cars cabs wagons subway explosions gas and electric wires. The editor sighs that it will take a month to finish.
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Binks
Scribbler
Leader
Conversation Sparks Old Maid Rescue Claim
Mrs. DeRuffle challenges a claim of goodwill while recalling that she saved someone from dying an old maid, revealing a sharp exchange about past actions and value.
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Mrs. DeRuffle
Cure by Pink Pills Noted in Michigan Community
In 1902 08 Mr Schroeppel sick with rheumatism recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills on his mother’s advice. Within weeks he left his bed and by eight boxes cured with no relapse in 15 months. Captain George Balfour followed with similar relief from rheumatism after taking eight to ten boxes. The pills are advertised as helpful for neuralgia sciatica and partial paralysis and are sold by druggists.
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Mich
Henry Schroeppel
Schroeppel
George Balfour
Dr. Williams
Defiance Starch Promises Longer Lasting Results
A promotional line touts Defiance Starch as more flexible and lasting than competitors and claims up to one third more value for the same money. A political man is described as sometimes viewing his family as part of the people he serves.
Defiance Starch and Stated Promises in 19th Century Ad
An old advert notes cures for colds with laxatives and tonics, touts All drag Sore refunds if it fails, and claims Mr. Evie's signature on each box. It mocks anti trust rhetoric and hints at stock ambitions, while praising Defiance Starch as higher quality and larger in amount than competitors for the same price.
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