Roosevelt vetoes census bill in strong anti spoils stance
President Roosevelt returns the bill to provide for the thirteenth and subsequent censuses with a veto. He warns against non competitive appointments and political favoritism, urging civil service exams to ensure merit and reduce waste and extravagance in census operations.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
Carroll D. Wright
Census Bureau
Wright
Eight-Hour Law Provisions Backed by Government
The speaker states government authorities will enforce the eight hour law effectively and asserts that the bill, apart from these issues, is satisfactory and improves upon prior labor legislation.
Marathon Tonight Shrubb and Longboat Race in Madison Square Garden
Alfred Shrubb and Tom Longboat meet in Madison Square Garden to attempt a 26 mile plus 85 yard indoor race around a circular track ten laps to the mile. Shrubb is touted as the fastest distance runner with remarkable endurance while Longboat aims to challenge and perhaps overtake him early as analysts weigh Dorando and Kayes in the long distance scene.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Alfred Shrubb
Tom Longboat
Dorando
Shrubb
Probaly
Longboat
Kayes
Senate Rules Amendments Proposed By Lodge
Two amendments by Vice President Fairbanks, introduced by Mr. Lodge, aim to curb offensive references to the president courts or the house and to stop reading documents not bearing on the discussion if used only to filibuster.
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Washington
Senate
Fairbanks
Lodge
Committee On Rules
United States
House of Representatives
Harriman to Hunt Ducks on Suisan Preserve
Railway magnate E. H. Harriman plans a brief February visit to San Francisco to hunt ducks on his Suisan marshes preserve. He acquired the hunting grounds from the late Herman Oelrichs years ago.
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San Francisco
E. H. Harriman
Suisan
Herman Oelrichs
Woman Prevented from Self Harm in Eau Claire Fire Attempt
Authorities found Mrs Theresa Levy saturated her clothes with oil and about to set fire to herself. She was arrested as she was dripping with flammable liquid and declared insane.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Theresa Levy
Canners demand tariff abolition on tin plate and sugar
National Canners association denies use of chemicals in their goods as it closes its second annual convention in Louisville. Charles S. Crary of Hoopeston IL is elected president with L A Sears Chillicothe OH as vice president and F E Gorrell Belair MD as secretary treasurer. The group calls for abolition of tariff on tin plate and sugar and seeks government standards for tin plate material.
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Louisville
National Canners’ Association
Charles S. Crary
Hoopeston
L. A. Sears
Chillicothe
F. E. Gorrell
Belair
White Star Liners In Sea Disaster And Rescues
A historic dispatch notes White Star Line vesselsBaltic Republic and Florida involved in a Nantucket collision rescue effort. A passenger aboard the Florida took the Republic picture as the Republic sank with Captain Sealby and his mate remaining aboard until the vessel went down.
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Baltic
New York
Republic
Florida
Nantucket
Sealby
Haskell Bond Signatures Spark Oklahoma Fraud Indictments
In Muskogee dated February 5 a mass bond signing for Haskell fraud indictments draws hundreds of local supporters. Governor Charlies N. Haskell’s trial likely shifts to May or June. A. Z. English’s illness delays his arrival to April 5. Frederick B. Severs, 74, an indicted figure and Creek citizen by adoption, has deep ties to Muskogee and the English family.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Charlies N. Haskell
A. Z. English
Los Angeles
Cal
Haskell
Frederick B. Severs
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Creek Indian Council
Okmulgee
Okla
Severs
Fidelity Funding Company Insolvent. Referee Recommends Dissolution
New York February 5 Edwin A Watson the referee for the Fidelity Funding company reports its insolvency and recommends dissolution. Assets total 22931.46 including furniture fixtures and receivables. Liabilities reach 767317.28 comprising unsecured payables bills payable discounted and bank overdrafts.
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Fidelity Funding Company
New York
Edwin A. Watson
State Dismisses Book Suit in Texas Agreement
The state of Texas reached an agreement with the American Book Company of New Jersey and the New York division, dismissing the case filed against the firm. Details indicate a settlement was achieved on February 5 in Austin. The action involved allegations related to trust practices in the book industry.
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Austin, Tex
State of Texas
American Book Company of
New Jersey
Same Company of
New
Agreement Reached in New Jersey Anti-Trust Case
A New Jersey company faced an ouster order and penalties totaling 3.7 million dollars after a suit over anti-trust laws. An agreement satisfactory to all parties was reached and the court entered an order dismissing the litigation. The company appeared in court, a 615000 decree was entered for recovery, and the remaining defendants were dismissed.
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York
New Jersey
Makes Plea for Clerks Salaries Rise Suggested
Washington February five. Senator Bacon argues for higher salaries for government clerks noting Congress has raised its own pay while neglecting low paid workers who lack clout and could fear losing their jobs if they demand more.
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Bacon
Washington
Senate
Congress
Ambassador Griscom Honors Archbishop Ireland Dinner
Rome report notes Ambassador Griscom hosted a banquet for Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul. Griscom praised the prelate as the best exponent of American Catholicism and recalled meeting him with President Roosevelt. The archbishop highlighted American progress and global influence.
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Ambassador Griscom
Rome
Ireland
St. Paul
Roosevelt
United States
Russians After Azef in Flight from Four Slain Pursuers
Zurich dispatch reports Eugene Azef, former leader of the Russian socialist faction, hiding in Switzerland pursued by four Russian terrorists. Denounced as a government spy, he was sentenced to death by his own movement and vanished. He claimed ordinary means could not kill the emperor and that an aero plane would be central to his plan.
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Paris
Zurich
Eugene Azef
Switzerland
Azef
Traction Magnate Thomas Lowry Dies in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 5 Thomas Lowry millionaire trolley and railroad magnate died here He was president of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad and held large north and northwest interests He was a member of prominent St Paul Minneapolis clubs and New York clubs He was born in Logan county Illinois February 27 1843.
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Thomas Lowry
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
exposes metal exchange members pay for bogus quotes
New York report finds no real New York Metal Exchange. Chairman Joruce White says daily copper business is done in London and New York quotes reflect London activity. Dealers pay about $50 a year for access and viewing posted quotations.
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New York
New York Metal Exchange
Joruce White
London
German Cities Flooded as Rivers Rise Across Regions
Heavy rains and snow swollen the Rhine and other rivers threaten several cities. Eisenach reports partial flooding with water entering homes while rail traffic near the Harz and Thuringian forests is suspended. Solingen factories shut down and Cologne area towns face danger as Bavaria reports heavy snow and anticipated floods.
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Rhine
Berlin
Eisenach
Harz
Thuringian
Cologne
Solingen
Bavaria
Apsley rubber plant cuts hours for 700 workers
Unseasonable conditions and weak demand force Hudson Massachusetts plant to a new five day eight hour schedule.
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Massachusetts
Hudson, Mass
Apsley Rubber
Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report February 5 1909
The Chicago market report shows hog receipts estimated at 25 000 with varying classes from light to heavy shipping grades and mixed packers. Cattle and sheep volumes were 1 500 and 5 000 respectively with prices and trends noted as slow to steady and weak. The Feb 6 update indicates activity fairly active with modest gains and price ranges for bulk light mixed packers heavy ships grades and cattle.
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Texas
California Legislature Passes Japanese School Segregation Bill
The California legislature approved a bill segregating Japanese children into separate public schools by a 46 to 28 vote, amid national protest. President Roosevelt urged veto or reversal, noting constitutional concerns while Governor Gillett sought guidance. The measure, part of three anti Japanese bills, would place Japanese with other Asians, prompting potential reconsideration.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gillett
Roosevelt
California
Washington
Grove L. Johnson
Board of Education of
San Francisco
Leeds
Bryan rails at aristocratic party usurping power
William J. Bryan told a Tampa race track crowd that the Democratic movement grows while accusing the current administration of aristocratic control and appointing itself czar over all authority.
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Bryan
Tampa
Fla
William J. Bryan
United States
Castro Still President In Venezuela Despite Coup Rumors
New York Feb 5 Count Luigi Aldrovandi Italian charge d affaires at Caracas says Cipriano Castro remains official president. To name Gomez constitutional president Castro must be impeached, Aldrovandi notes and cites alleged orders to kill General Gomez as basis for action.
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New York
Venezuela
Cipriano Castro
Luigi Aldrovandi
Caracas
Castro
Gomez
Aldrovandi
Cabling
P. M. Cardenas
Robbery at Chatham Odd Fellows Temple T: Jewel thefts and secret work copied alarm residents
In Chatham Ontario on February 5 thieves robbed the Odd Fellows temple of valuable jewels and ornaments. Most troubling is the report that copies of the lodge secret work were stolen, causing widespread consternation.
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Chatham
Ont
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Seven year old Ruth observes fearless meadow lark
A seven year old girl named Ruth watches a meadow lark in an adjacent field. She reports the bird was unafraid and looked at her before turning and singing another verse.
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Ruth
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