Republicans Strike Back as Allies Rout Regulars in House
In Washington on March 27 the Republican machine moved to punish the defeated regulars. A Democratic insurgent vote split the party as 16% Republican members opposed Speaker Cannon over a joint resolution related to the census. Forty-two Republicans voted against the speaker, including Carey, Cooper, Fisher, Grenna, and Volstead, amid debate on chair authority. The scene ended with a quorum dispute and hints of stricter attendance enforcement for future votes.
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Matador Trampled By Infuriated Bull
In Juarez the famous Mexican matador Jesus Ortega was tossed and trampled by an inflamed bull in the ring. He was brought here for treatment and although desperately injured may recover. Also dated items note livestock prices from Kansas City showing hides and meat trade figures.
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el Paso
Tex
Jesus
Juares
Tment
Physicians Momentarily Expect Daniel's Death
Associated Press reports in Daytona Florida that Senator John W Daniel remains in coma with no arousal since yesterday evening. Medical bulletin says death is momentarily expected as doctors monitor his condition and respond to changes.
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Associated Press
Daytona
Florida
United States
John W. Daniel
Trial of Governor Haskell Postponed for a Year
Guthrie Oklahoma March 15 It was stated today that the trial of Governor Haskell on a charge of using illegal methods to obtain title to town lots in Muskogee will be continued over a year. No criminal trials will be set before the first Monday in May. The governor will be so engrossed with official duties that a continuance is expected. His attorneys expect a continuance until the following May.
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Associated Press
Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Muskogee
Guthrie FEE AND SALARY BILL passes senate and awaiting governor
Guthrie March 16 The fee and salary bill, cited by Governor Haskell as the key reason for a special legislative session, passes the senate and, after house approval, heads to the governor for signature. The dispensary bill is amended to permit sale of confiscated liquor outside the state and retain the dispensary with restricted duties. A $20,000 transfer from the game protection fund is approved for propagating purposes.
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Haskell
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Anessore
Weston Overcome By Exertion On Journey
Garfield Kans March 16 Edward Payson Weston, overcome by the exertion of yesterday after walking 72 miles, could not continue eastward today. He walked two miles, then went back to bed, but hopes to work again this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Garfield
Kans
Edward Payson Weston
Western Railroads Mediation Granted Under Erdman Act
Associated Press report from Washington says mediation under the Erdman act will be requested in the dispute between railways operating westward from Chicago and their firemen and enginemen. The railroads filed the application and the request will be granted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Roosevelt Busy Day In Cairo Between Meetings And Calls
President Roosevelt spent a packed day in Khartoum on March 15, meeting officials and handling a large volume of correspondence. He addressed historic issues, received callers, and prepared responses amid his busy schedule.
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Khartoun
Egypt
Roosevelt
Oklahoma bill validates warrants for excess city debts
The Oklahoma legislature passed a bill to validate outstanding warrants issued by incorporated towns and cities above annual revenue. It allows refunding bonds and cash operation, enabling Vinita to recover funds. emergency clause declares immediate effectiveness.
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Vinita
Senate
House
Ratcliff
Stee
Okalhoma
Incer
Speaker Cannon Defends Republican Platform in Editors Meeting
Springfield marching remarks read by Speaker Cannon defend the Republican platform pledges with continued public support. He lauds the Payne tariff bill as a strong revenue producer and key to protective duties, while opposing any wage hikes for miners. Kansas City reports gas and oil price pressure as miners seek higher pay amid regional coal competition.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Cannon
Insurgente
Republican Party
Payne Tariff Inn
Closing argument in dissolution case in Washington
The closing arguments in the great contest over the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company were made this afternoon in Washington. It is unclear how long the court will take to decide, with many predicting a decision will not be announced before May 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Standard of Company
Weston Recovers From Recent Collapse Report
Weston fully recovers from a recent collapse. The report notes Weston’s condition as improving with ongoing medical observation. Details are sparse due to fragmentary OCR but indicate hopeful recovery progress and a focus on restoring routine activities.
Oklahoma legislature moves toward adjournment Friday
Guthrie Okla March 17 Following the senate readiness to adjourn within thirty minutes after consideration of about forty bills the house began to railroad measures. The senate is expected to adjourn no later than Friday. Bills in third reading include 4010 for game warden expenses next year 05272 to cover unauthorized land department expenditures 11426 to pay school inspectors up to July 1 1912 and 16000 for code revision. A bill authorizing sale of school lands near Shawnee Oklahoma City and Guthrie passed third reading. Amendments to western Oklahoma towns were tabled. Night sessions were held in both houses for the first time.
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Keystone Placed in Arch by Colonel Roosevelt
Khartoum Egypt March 17 The rereating overt tid afternoon won the priotnge ty position by Col Roosevelt of the keystone of the arch for the new cathedral The ceremony included a deputation of Bubank at the police and a reception by the former president
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Egypt
Col
Roosevelt
Bubank
Weston Heads for Emporia After Early Kansas Trek
Ed ward Payson Weston arrived in Hutchinson Kansas this morning after spending the night at Nickerson. He is eight days ahead of schedule and plans to spend Sunday in Emporia before continuing to Newton. The journey began with his departure at 9 40 this morning.
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Emporia
Associated Press
Hutchinson
Kans
Mar
Edward Payson
Nickerson
Here
Newton
Bartenders Heroism Saves Fire Victims at Sedalia Boarding House
A fire at a Sedalia railroad workers boarding house kills former actor Charles O'Donnell and leaves Bert Sailer missing. James Flicka, a bartender, heroically helps save a score of other men who escaped the blaze.
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Kansas City
Mar
Charles O'Donnell
Sedalia
Bert Sailer
James Flicka
Burglary Trails Across Towns Hit Soos Taller Shop
Robbers entered the Soos taller shop and Daniels meat market in the post office district last night. They also attempted Dr Wimer’s East Canadian avenue residence and Wimer office building, then fled as bloodhounds followed the Frisco railroad toward Bull Creek. Afton stores were later robbed by the same gang, with police warning all nearby towns to remain vigilant.
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Daniels Meat
Dr. Wimer
East Canadian Avenue
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Wimer
Frisco
Bulleroek
Afton
Prairie Oil and Gas raises high grade oil price
Independence Kansas March 17 The Prairie Oil and Gas Company raises the price on higher grade Mid-Continental oil from 25 to 38 cents and fuel oil from 28 to 20 cents, signaling expected greater field activity. The company will transport two thousand barrels daily to Baton Rouge via its pipeline, due April 1. The move follows a recent price increase by the Texan Pipe Line Company from 98 to 36 cents.
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Associated Press
Independence
Kans
Mar
Prairie Oil and Gas Company Today
Prairie OU and Gae Company
Baton Rouge
Texan Pipe Ling Company
Government stalls as fraud case against Mabray lingers
In Council Bluffs Indiana on March 17, the government could not reach a conclusion by moonlight in the case against Mabray. J J Fleming of Rexford Kansas sent a letter claiming he lost seventeen thousand dollars on a prize fight bet. Nearly fifty similar messages arrived since the trial began, spurred by publicity. total alleged losses exceed one hundred thousand dollars.
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Council Bluffs
Mar
Moon
Mabray
J. J. Fleming
Rexford
Kans
Col Temple
Tworney
Strike Called by Western Firemen Across Railroads
Chicago march 16 strike called by W B L F E for 25 000 firemen on western railways. Carter says 24 hours after order men will quit, up to 160 000 miles of rail路 involved. Mediation rejected on all but wage issue amid arbitration talks under Erdman act.
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Mar
Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Western Federated Board of the Brotherhood
Pacific Coast
Attempt to rebound service sparks Colombian riot
A renewed street railway service attempt in Ragata Colombia today triggered a serious riot. The mob attacked the American legation, now under police guard, as Colombians employed by the American railway company faced growing danger.
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Ragata
Columbia
Mar
American Legation
Supreme Court affirms murder verdict in Kansas City case
Jefferin City Missouri March 16 the Kansas City criminal court judgment is affirmed by the supreme court. Robert W. Divs is sentenced to hang in Kansas City on April 29 for the murder of Honey J. Davie.
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Kansas Cty Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Robert W. Divs
Honey J. Davie
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