Brief Review of a Week's Events in Congress and Foreign Affairs
In Congress John Sharp Williams and his filibuster group delay legislation while a gag rule is applied to the District of Columbia appropriation. The House passes the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 11 505 806 dollars. The Senate confirms ambassadors David Hill to Germany Spencer F Eddy to Argentina and Arthur Beaupre to the Netherlands. A Senate Indian affairs hearing cites mistreatment on the Fort Peck reservation. Cannon introduces a measure to publish papers on the Print and The Snake River dam project in Washington. Roosevelt nominates David Hill as ambassador to Germany and Charlemagne Tower’s resignation is accepted to take effect June 1.
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Congress
John Sharp Williams
House
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Senate
David
Jayce Hill
Germany
Spencer F. Eddy
Argentina
Arthur M. Beaupre
Netherlands
Mon Fina Crow
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Helen Pierre Grey
India
Spenter
Cannon
Snake River
Rongevelt
David Jayne Hill
Herlin
Charlemagne Tower
Turbulent Times Noted Across Nations In Wave Of Incidents
The report highlights rising Mexican sentiment toward U S intentions amid cordial official ties, riots in Lisbon with deadly fire, and varied disasters and legal battles across the U S and abroad. It mentions political moves, labor strikes, fires, a deadly explosion, and notable court actions shaping early 20th century tensions.
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Ottomin
State Department
Mexico
America
Chicago
Shipnartern
George Gray
Delkwire
Washington
Lisbon
Thomas Helin
Alitatin
Cumbriitie
Oxford
Ellsworth
Paria
Corning Distilling Company
Peoria
Lynchburg
Political shakeup as Campbell-Bannerman resigns leadership
The Prime Minister of Great Gritalo Alp Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns and his resignation is accepted by the king who then summons Herbert H. Alguith to form a new cabinet. Other notes include Evans enjoying baths in Paso Holdes and Lowch appointed public printer in Washington.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Herbert H. Alguith
Excheqier
Hiarrits
Evans
Paso Holdes
Cali
Wis
John S. Lowch
Minute
Philippines
Washington
Fred E. White
South Bnnitett
Laws
Joli Mitchell
Panda Canal Zone
Evelyn ‘Thawdean Sult Fenmner
J. G. Regan
iKnickur Bocker
United States
Davin Wis
Life Rock
Avi
Guv
Joseph K. Toole
Edwin
Heutenaut
Montana
Day
Syracuse University
Hintiop Moore
New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Racket ring leaks amid Almeria fraud and theft cases
General news item reports a racketeering ring in Almeria allegedly embezzling 100000. The piece cites Secretary Tule’s day with officials, a New York law firm partner arrested for 26000 theft near Mountaindale, and a cavalryman injured at Fort Ontario. It notes a fortune teller found dead in Lafayette Park and a British destroyer Tiger damaged with 24 men lost.
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Almeria
Spain
Chivaxo
Tule
Congress Hotel
Daniel R Dulaney
New York
Finn
Mountaindale
Albert Lawn
Twenty Fourth
United States Cavalry
Fort Ontario
Doa
Elizabeth Highitt
Lafayette Park
St. Louis
Tiger
Infatuation drives Pennsylvania coal operator to triple tragedy
Gardner, a 60 year old coal operator, killed Dorothy Bradley and wounded herself, then shot himself after friend Amy Bradley accompanied by a suitor to church aroused his jealousy. He died later in hospital.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Sawmont B. Gardner
McBeer Rockn
Dorothy Bradley
Gardner
Poe
Marhe
Resignation of Campbell Bannerman Shocks London Crowd
London reports the long anticipated resignation of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman after medical advice. The country faces a caretaker cabinet as King Edward sends for Herbert Asquith, with Lloyd George poised to become chancellor and Gray to retain foreign affairs. Churchill and Tweedmouth are discussed for potential replacements.
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London
Eng
Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman
Esreclare
Edward
Biarritz
Herbert A. Asquith
Exchequer
David Lloyd George
Board of Trade
Asquith
WOUND MAY PROVE FATAL IN FATAL HEART WOUND
Yonkers athlete Robert Inglis suffered a knife wound to the heart in New York City after a street altercation with three strangers. He was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital where surgeons opened the chest and inserted three stitches before the organ was replaced. Despite a brief improvement, doctors warned recovery remains extremely critical with slim chances.
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New York City
Robert Inglis
Yonkers
St. Joseph's Hospital
Taglis
All Meats Out of Reach in New York Markets
Market news reports widespread price surges for beef pork and lamb with Porterhouse steaks up to 8 00 a pound rib chops scarce mutton and spring lamb limited to small quantities at high prices pork prices jumped as high as 16 to 18 cents a pound and tenderloin nearly unavailable in recent days
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New York City
Senate OKs Army Fund Amid Pearl Harbor Fortifications Bill
Congressional report notes the Senate on the 6th approved the army appropriation bill after reducing the house estimates to eight million eight hundred twenty thousand dollars. The House also passed the Butes measure funding fortifications at Pearl Harbor Hawaii and the employers facility bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Woman Shot by Husband in Brooklyn Quarrel Leaves Hospital
Mrs Rose Randall of New York City was shot in the face by her husband Everett W Randall during a dispute at their home in Franklin a week ago. She later telephoned for help and survived despite a broken jaw. Randall then killed a man named Limpolt before fleeing or being restrained.
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New York City
Rose Randall
Everett W. Randall
Franklyn
Randall
Limpolt
Catamount Gothers Farmers Luge Catamount At Large
A catamount is roaming the eastern county causing losses to farmers including Washington D. H. and others. Local authorities urge caution and report ongoing damage to crops and livestock with no identified capture at this time.
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Gothers
Washington
D. H
Death a Mystery in Cleveland Carpenter Found Dead
Cleveland scene reports a 55 year old carpenter Anmusting found dead in his room at 1816 Proapext avenue South. The room was shut with windows closed and gas stove burning high. Last seen alive Thursday, death suspected from gas fumes. body sent to morgue. Independent Oil Men interest noted with deposition in Phelps vs Standard Oil suit over price control and market impact. Wooster incident recounts Joseph Garret, baggage master, choking a woman after she struck a fellow actor. husband insult claim cited.
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Cleveland
Te Yoomer
Augustine
Lee
Hounter
Pintlay
Virgil P. Kine
Standart of Co
Findlay Menny
George HH
Phelps
Oil
Oif
Standard
Nandie
Wooster
Joseph Garret
Pronsylvania
Dig
Garret
Starving Man Found in Cleveland Shed
Cleveland resident Henry Shaffer was found in a Westington shed after starving himself due to illness and isolation. He had no friends and dwindling funds, and township trustees later aided him. The report also notes Black Hand threats in Canton with banker Harry Couch targeted for a $500 ransom.
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Cleveland, O
Henry Shaffer
Cleveland
Hall
Westington
Priday
Shaffer
Mdiana Te
Lé Cout
Huey
Arcidert le
Canton
Minerva
Prorminent Allizetta
Harry Couch
Policeman Dane Rinehart Dies After Sudden Collapse
In Chillicothe Ohio Policeman Dane Rinehart collapsed suddenly Monday after making an arrest. He was taken home by bicycle despite being told to rest. A physician arrived shortly after and found him dead in the doctor’s arms.
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Chillicothe
Dane
Lel
Toledo magnates found guilty of restraint of trade
The 20 wealthy Toledo men were found guilty of conspiracy under the Valentine antitrust law and resentenced by Judge Kumler. Fines ranged from 500 to 1000 dollars, with no full sentences imposed.
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Toledo
Kumler
Common Pleas Court
Forces Bay to Work Overtime Charged in Alliance Case
A. R. Warner, a farmer near Canalville, was brought to Massillon on Friday to appear in police court charged with compelling a boy under 18 to work from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. The boy was taken from Parrmount Children's Home in Alliance to be raised.
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Forces Bay
Massillon
Parrmount
Alliance
A. R. Warner
Canalvilton
Plea in Depot Robbery Case Yields Eight-Year Term
Annefiell and Stevens, along with John McCue, announced by the Adame Exproge Co messenger in the depot office in January, secured $2,000 in gold and were later captured in New London. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced eight years in the penitentiary by Judge Manefeld.
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Annefiell
John McCue
Done Stevens
Adame Exproge Co
New London
Manefeld
Veteran Hanna of Gallin County Dies at 68
Sallipolis O H P Hanna 68, Civil War veteran and former state senator from the Hurhth district 1800 to 1904, and probate judge of Gallin county for six years, dropped dead in his home Friday.
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Sallipolis
H. P. Hanna
Wenate
Hanna
Olio
Hurhth
Gallin County
Urge New High School for Kantorla After Repair Cost Estimation
Urgent calls for a new high school in Kantorla Ohio as state inspectors say repairs would cost about 316 000 dollars for the 50 year old facility. The measure draws support from local citizens seeking replacement rather than repairs. Miss Josephine May Richardson files a 10000 dollar damage suit relating to a wreck near Findlay.
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Kantorla
Fostora
Cith Sens
Findlay
Josephine May Richardson
Godsend
Octogenarian John Hanover Dies in Delaware County
An elderly Delaware county resident named John Hanover died here last night. The longtime figure reportedly vowed not to trim his beard until a prohibition precedent was established. No barber has touched his hair since.
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Delaware
John Hanover
Delaware County
Neo Hanover
Hy Hale
Hale
Stolen clothing recovered after harbor robbery
Ashtabula Ohio The Star clothing store on the Harbor district was robbed. Bloodhounds traced the thief to the dock where some loot was recovered. The bulk of the clothes likely was carried away by boat.
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Ashtahula
Ohio Senate passes bills on third day in Columbus
The Ohio Legislature reports measures repealing Longworth Law, adjusting village status for Newburg, and county employe relief. Also actions on burglary penalties, county payrolls, tax maps, and various fiscal and public works bills. House bills include depotery act amendments, sheriff expenses, and fishing law updates. Senate and House adjournment plans noted with dates.
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Columbus
Senate
Newburg
Cleveland
Aubuatt
2St
Snally
Cheering the Sick and the Promise of Presents
An essay on how gifts and promised rewards aid recovery, noting that flowers from friends and rewards promised to children after illness motivate convalescence. Parents often forget such promises, though the ritual of giving spans Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations.
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Mary
Wil
Hle
Hopeless Pessimist Debates Philanthropy Motives
The Washington Star quotes Mr Dustin Stax arguing that many donors blur line between genuine charity and vanity. He questions the value of giving when it’s hard to tell a true philanthropist from a showy, ambitious figure.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Wit of King Carlos and a Portan joke at dinner
The tale recounts a Portian consul remark about King Carlos describing him as a splendid shot. A visitor’s shooting is praised at dinner and a quip about Lord Gadabout sending his quarry to hospitals is shared. The king laughs and notes that his own shooting only targets gamekeepers.
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Carlos
Sieke
Gadabout
Markets Report from Multiple Cities with Livestock and Grain Prices
The bulletin lists April 7, 1908 market figures for flour and grains in New York Minnesota with prices for patent flour at 5.45, wheat No 2 red at 1.014, corn No 3 white 764i, oats mixed Goo, hay 19.00, and livestock bids including steers around 4.00 and lambs near 7.00. It also provides Cleveland and Toledo quotes for wheat, corn, oats, hay, and cattle with mixed ranges, plus Pittsburgh figures for beef, mutton, and hog markets, reflecting a broad regional snapshot of commodity pricing.
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New York
Minnesota
Cleveland
New York State
Son of Prince Arrested in Springfield Ohio
Robert Henry Cleming, claimed son of a Katir prince from Abesila Palestine, was taken by police Monday in semiconscious condition after being put off a Big Four train. He said he had been drugged and robbed of 200 dollars in Detroit.
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Springfield
Robert Henry Cleming
Abesila
Palestine
Cleming
Detroit
Paralyose Kills Man In Portage Township
Do-Robert Deftodes, born on the farm where he died yesterday seventy years ago, was the oldest resident of Portage township. Death was caused by paralysis.
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Findlay
Robert Deftodes
Portage Townslip
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