Oklahoma Joins Union With Guthrie as Capital
The president signed the enabling act admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state if voters approve a constitution. Guthrie will be capital until 1915, with five representatives and two senators. Arizona and New Mexico may join as separate states if their voters choose union on the November 6. The president signed with a gold pen naming Theodore Roosevelt. a gold pen and eagle quill pen were used. The quill pens donated to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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Washington
Okakoma
Indian Territory
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Theodore
Roosevelt
Oklahoma Historical Society
Massacre unrest and anti Jewish riots in Bialystok Russia
The anti Jewish rioting in Bialystok and surrounding areas caused many deaths as thousands mob and army clashed with Jews hiding in forests and in buildings. Reports claim government blame and payments for killings while Starosielce violence is noted. The scene includes a revolutionary mood in St Petersburg and a dogma of police power, with tension between government and the Duma.
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Bialystok
Russia
Allo
Trepoff
London
Starosielsce
St. Petersburg
Douma
Douma Committee
Department of Political Police
Empire
Ministry of the Interior
House
Vast mix of early 1900s items from San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio Daily Light items report many varied events including railroad wrecks near Monroe Missouri killing fifty-one cattle, a British tailor to design Union uniforms, Cotton Belt charter to Houston, Wabash pullback from Allegheny City, currency rates, government deposits, miner strikes resolution, Oklahoma statehood celebration, a boy’s death from grass blade in Waco, primaries voting law restrictions, Congress militia funding, a drowning in Nome-Seattle route, railroad bonds, Utah land fraud probe, a wife-killing in Weston Missouri, Sayville burial, a Civil War veteran death, Roosevelt speech plans, Queen’s quote by King Haakon, midwest rains boosting crops, political forecasts, Cuban storm impacts, Boston anniversary, a San Francisco death, Rock Island bridge funding, Texas battlefield care, a barn fire, Missouri attorney general tariff note, Saratoga weather damage, Oklahoma farming unions, Standard Oil price cuts, a Denver death after fast, Salt Lake Tribune fire, circus riot indictments, San Francisco saloon reopens, immigrant trends, Kansas harvest cry, Youngstown saloon law impact, Japan silkworm reports, a New York cancer nurse death, Missouri game law revenue, X-ray finds in Newark, rancher incident near Meers, an Argenta editor libel fine, and a Russian immigrant arrival.
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T. B. Johnson
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Waco
Tex
Louisiana
Congress
J. R. Binns
Nome
Seattle
France
Senate
Utah
Weston
Frank Kelly
R. B. Roosevelt
Sayville
L. I
H. H. Wilzie
Galesburg
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
King Haakon of
Norway
Middle West
Shackelord
Bryan
Hearst
Invitain
Cuba
Boston
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Geo. K. Fitch
San Francisco
Government Bridge
Rock Island
Daughters of Republic of Texas
San Jacinto
G. Boekers
St. Louis
Missouri
Saratoga
N. Y
Farmers’ Union
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Co
Kansas
Wm. J. Knierlin
Denver
Salt Lake Tribune
Columbia
New York
Youngstown
Japan
Miss . Killmer
Newark
N.J
Meers
H. J. Miller
Argenta
Ark.) News
Meat Inspection Fight Reaches Agreement In House
The government will pay the cost of inspection and no head tax will be imposed. An amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, backed by the president, passed the House with one dissenting vote and heads to the Senate for rapid passage. The plan increases the appropriation from 2 million to 3 million to ensure funds don’t run out. Inspectors will be admitted to plants at all hours, and canning dates won t be listed on cans while guaranteeing product quality.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Senate
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Civil Service
Ohio Governor Pattison Dies in Milford Home
Gov John M Pattison of Ohio dies at his Milford residence after a prolonged illness since his inauguration. Lt Gov Andrew L Harris sworn in as acting governor as Republicans regain patronage. Pattison, born November 17 1835 in Butler County, served in the Union Army and Ohio politics. His body remains at home for a quiet family service.
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Cincinnati
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Milford
Andrew L. Harris
Butler County
Miami University
Oxford
Wiliam McKinley
Congress
Clermont County
United States Army
Ohio Wesleyan University
United States
James B. Foraker
Columbus
Question of Immunity in Congress Wrestling Over Statutory Immunity
Washington reports ongoing struggle in both chambers over a statute to define immunity. The failure to convict Chicago beef packers of conspiracy under the interstate commerce law due to immunity claims has prompted a conference between house and senate. The two chambers push similar paths, with the house adopting Moody guidance to shape the final measure.
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House
Senate
Washington
Chicago
Congress
Atty.Gen. Moody
Packers
Roosevelt uncle's will leaves estate to three children
Robert B. Roosevelt dies at Sayville L I after making a will on January 15 1901. The estate is valued in the millions and is split equally among his three children John E Roosevelt Jr Robert B Roosevelt Jr and Mrs Margaret Kimberly. The share to Mrs Kimberly is to be held in trust for her life.
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Robert Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert B. Roosevelt
Sayville
L. I
John E
Robert. B. Roosevelt, Jr
Margaret Kimberly
House Debates Panama Canal Type in Committee
In a crowded committee of the whole the House approved Littauer’s amendment to block a sea level canal. Burton of Ohio argued for sea level design while Bartlett of Georgia challenged the amendment as new legislation. Senate expected to pass the Littauer amendment restricting use of funds for a sea level canal. In Yemen, Turkish troops mutinied as forces loyal to Marahal Feili Pasha fought rebels. mutineers were defeated after artillery fire with heavy losses.
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Bartlett
Georgia
Littauer
Watson
Indiana
Constantinople
Marahal Fei i Pasha
Yemen
Kentuckians Honor Lincoln Memory in Louisville
Exer cises of homecoming week centered on the log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born displayed in Central Park. Former Vice-President Adam Stevenson gave the principal address declaring the death of no man a grievous loss.
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Lincoln
Louisville
Abraham Lincoln
Central Park
Adam Stevenson
Stevenson
United States Intervention Asked Over Russia Anti Jewish Outbreak
Jacob H. Schiff of New York has received numerous telegrams urging U S intervention to prevent a broad anti Jewish riot in Russia. The appeals come as tensions rise and concern grows over potential violence against Jewish communities.
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United States
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Cabel
Russia
Dewey Reaches Malacca Straits Sighted En Route
The United States drydock Dewey bound for the Philippine islands was sighted Wednesday in the Straits of Malacca near Penang in the Straits Settlements. She reported all well and continued on her voyage.
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Malacca
Penang
Straits Settlements
United States
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Straits of Malacca
Witness Killed by Fall at Grace Hotel
Witness Killed By a Fall. Chicago man William F. Runnells of Lexington Texas fell into an air shaft at the Grace hotel and was instantly killed while in town as a witness in a safe blowing case.
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Chicago
Wm. F. Runnells
Lexington
Tex
Grace Hotel
Fire in Los Angeles District Sparks Great Scare
A major blaze tore through a business district in Los Angeles causing widespread alarm and extensive damage estimated near a quarter of a million dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as storefronts and offices faced smoke and heat. Local officials urged caution and coordinated evacuations where needed.
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Los Angeles
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