Currency Bill Passes House in 184 to 145 Vote
The Vreeland currency bill, approved by the Republican caucus, passed the House 184 to 145. Fifteen insurgent Republicans joined Democrats who refused to go on record for the Williams bill, while debate energized lawmakers. Upon Senate action, Aldrich finance committees will be asked to amend and send both bills to conference.
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California
Bryan
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Wopelang
Tornado Disaster Slams Northern Lonivana with High Toll
A devastating tornado swept northern Lonivana on Wednesday evening, killing an estimated thirty and injuring about two hundred. The storm wrecked towns, destroyed crops, injured trains, and overwhelmed hospitals as relief crews assessed the extent of damage across affected areas.
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Lonivana
Bath
Majle
Jahapiionte
Bolnger
Firil
Gilani
Bandits Net Rich Haul Amid Bank Scene Report
Report of a daytime bandit raid yielding £35 and thefts as alarms sounded. Descriptions of pursued getaway and police response mark the scene near Santa Fe with limited readable details on locations and times.
Unclear OCR Fragment on Washington Event
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Sixtieth Congress Expands Appropriations Beyond One Billion
The Sixtieth Congress approves a record one billion plus in total appropriations for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, 1908. Major allocations cover Army and Navy budgets, pensions, agriculture, District of Columbia, Indians, relief for cyclone victims, immigration station construction in Philadelphia, and a permanent annual appropriation totaling over 154 million. Major line items include funds for civil, executive, and legislative branches, with dramatic and coastal projects among the listed priorities.
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District of Columbia
Naval
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Philadephia
Russell Discusses Castro Relations in Venezuela Visit
New York’s W. W. Russell, American minister to Venezuela, arrived aboard the Car taris and denied serious inferences between President Castro and Minister Rimself. He said relations remain stable, Castro is healthy, and loyal followers back his leadership.
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Korean Bandits Attack Villages Amid Sealed Orders
In Seoul reinforcements of about 5 000 gendarmes arrive under Prince Ito to restore order as bands harry farms and villages. Japanese soldiers and civilians are instructed to respect citizens rights or face punishment while four hundred new telephone and telegraph offices will improve lines of communication. Korea reports excellent crop prospects.
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Admiral Sperry Takes Command Of Fleet
Rear Admiral Chaves Stllian Sperry returned from a peace mission and assumed command of the Atlantic fleet in San Francisco. He succeeded Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas who hauled down his flag near Connecticut at 1040 a m, and was received aboard the flagship with naval honors. Thomas had held command for six days.
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Ultimatum of Railroads Angers Commerce Groups
Delegates from fifty commercial anti shivers associations in the east and middle west met in Chicago to discuss measures to prevent railroads from raising freight rates. W G Tipton of New York Central admitted a moderate rate increase, calling it necessary. Mr Brown urged that wage losses for 1,506,004 railroad workers be accepted and fully borne by industry.
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Texas Tax Rebate Law Questioned by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court weighs if Texas tax rebates violate the Constitution by regulating interstate commerce. Justices consider the 195 tax law and its impact on cross state earnings and within state levies.
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Texas
Washington
Galveston
San Antonio
Blackmail Turned Prison Term for New York Woman
Jennie Blount of New York received a prison sentence for blackmailing a wounded man, Charw4 M. Sanford, and a Brooklyn lawyer. The case involved demands for money and a claim of misconduct. Blount denied the charges and questioned the jury. The judge ordered confinement at Auburn for three years.
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Pan Anglican Congress To Be Attended by Diocesan Delegates
London reports delegates from about a thousand dioceses worldwide will attend the Pan Anglican congress in June. Bishops accompany most delegates, with strong American participation and representation from colored clergy and missionaries.
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United States
Awerica
Guard Charged With Express Robbery in New Mexico
Deputy Sheriff W M Farmer of Dawson is charged in a $45000 express robbery at French involving a strong box of the Welle Fargo Express. The money was en route from French to Dawson for mine payroll and Palmer and two other men were arrested with one still at large and not confirmed.
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Springer
Striking Street Disturbances Quiet as Police Shield Workers
Police safeguarded strike breakers in Meveland Asie amid minor street disturbances during a Sunday car strike. An auxiliary officer rode a trolley car while heavy wire screens are used to protect workers and crew amid attempted attacks. Reports describe a volley of shots that missed, with no serious injuries.
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Muntel + Traation company
H Sirio
Rosa
Texans to Start Stampede for Roosevelt Nomination
Fort Worth reports the Texas Republican convention adopted Taft support and Roosevelt administration praise while declining to instruct delegates. The plan aims to trigger a Roosevelt stampede at Chicago with two Roosevelts among the Texas delegation, and aims to split into regular and reorganized factions withgloomy race policy.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Texas
Chicago
Waco
Woman Cleared in Court Murder Verdict Sparks Crowds in Casnopolis
In Casnopolis Michigan crowds cheered as Christian Metaker of Scott Bend Indiana was acquitted of murdering Carleton Morgan of South Bend outside Mrs Green's home in Casnopolis. The verdict followed a dramatic court session that drew warnings of arrests as supporters celebrated the exoneration.
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Christian Metaker
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Man Confesses to Triple Murder in Minnesota Case
In Matawan Minnesota a grosernter announced Frank Zaetera Une youne Suri confessed to killing Mrs and Miss Willison at Shugherd gtd Lorie servants. Jennie Dendy and Mund mins dere were named in the report. The suspect said he killed Mrs Shepherd to obtain her money known by Mr Shap.
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Governors and Presidents Confer at White House Progress
Washington reports a three day White House conference with President Roosevelt, governors from forty four states, cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and lawmakers seeking methods to conserve U S natural resources. A proposed permanent state organization may emerge, with a second idea suggesting state agreements need congressional approval.
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White House
Roosevelt
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Russians Tire of Prison Break at Yekaterinoslav Jail
An attempted prison breakout in Yekaterinoslav ended in a brutal firefight after prisoners breached a wall with a bomb. Guards killed 28 inmates, one died of wounds, and about 30 were wounded. attackers near the courtyard were repelled as guards summoned reinforcements.
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Taft Endorsed For President In Idaho Delegation Vote
Fragmented OCR describes a political convention in Idaho where Governor Gooding and Senators Borah Beyhors were removed from the candidate list for delegation. It notes James H Brady and other names, with Taft endorsed for president amid unclear context and stray garbled phrases.
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Gooding
Beyhors
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Delegans
Messuren Sidetracke Committee Order On Legislation
Fragmented OCR text notes a committee action involving a government liability bill and several named measures. It mentions an injunction and amendatory items tied to a broader legal and policy debate, with references to additional bills and parliamentary steps. The passage is unclear and partially garbled.
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Wellhemtay
Minister Slays Wife in Tempest of Jealousy
Police report a domestic murder in which a husband killed his wife during a confrontation. Investigators say motive appears rooted in jealousy and marital strife. The incident occurred in a city district and prompted a swift police response.
Officers Find Dynamite Cache Near Navy Yard
Marines discovered dynamite stock at a Fort day night site about 500 yards west of Bayon trowtle. The cache, held by the navy yard, is linked to recent arson and street bombing suspects. Chirag Grady, once a Gold Circle chief, lay dead nearby, while General Ketmmlelt reportedly sent two squads to secure the area.
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Navy Yard
Te Ie
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Peeret
Foraker Brownuville Bill Sets December 16 Vote Date
The Senate approved the plan to vote on the Foraker Brownuville bill on December 16. A prior motion aimed to fix Saturday as the vote date, passing 62 to 6. The proposal contends with a contested measure regarding the Brownayilte party and Negro issues in the debate.
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Foraker
Valkerson
Storm Strikes Kansas Causes Widespread Damage
A Kansas storm hit Wednesday tearing through Canty and Wank-A. severe winds toppled the Danny Gilien company plant and ignited a fire as workers were away at dinner. The plant suffered complete wreckage while Hinehart's store and nearby buildings were leveled or damaged. No fatalities were reported.
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Thin Elty
Pean
Danny Gilien Company
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International Conference Set at Ghanghal in 1909
Government plans an annual conference at Ghanghal dated 1 1909 to mark the holding of a national competition. Details emphasize cultivation of a range of topics and approving the outline of opinions among China. The French government has adopted the Alverhall proposition.
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Wash Inkion
China
Garcia Alleged Murderer Fatally Wounded After Shootout
Police say the suspect identified as Garcia, alleged to have murdered a officer, was shot during a tense pursuit on Pipe Avenue and Pike Street on Wednesday evening and died at Wayalde Emergency Hospital on Wednesday morning. Investigations continue into the event and possible links to broader terror incidents in Salt Lake.
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Seakin
Joseph Garcia
Tornado Devastates Towns as Casualties Mount in Illinois and Louisiana
A deadly tornado tore through Holly, Louisiana, and Mercer and Henry counties in Illinois, killing three and injuring ten in Holly wer and damaging several towns. reports also note a separate fatality in Cleveland and various political, military, and legal incidents across the nation.
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