Pure Food Bill Dominates Senate Debate and House Outlook
Washington February 27 The pure food bill dominates Senate attention as it nears completion and prompts speculation on House action. Senators McCumber Heyburn and colleagues led the fight with no party bloc, while Alaska and Hawaii representation prompts mileage questions. Grosvenor’s departure is noted as a major loss to the House, with Champ Clark praising his vigor. The interbranch friction over customs districts and ship subsidies shows lawmakers pursuing independent paths.
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Statue of Lafayette to be finished by Sept in Paris
A Lafayette Memorial commission letter from Robert J. Thompson of Chicago says final casting for a Lafayette statue in Paris is underway in Providence Rhode Island and should be completed by September 1. The dedication is planned for October 1 the Yorktown surrender anniversary.
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Robert J. Thompson
Chicago
Lafayette Memorial Commission
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Paris
Yorktown
Providence
R. L
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United States
Cromwell Questions over Wallace Retrenchment and Letters
Washington February 27 The Senate committee on interoceanic canals began examining William Nelson Cromwell who has been influential in the Panama Canal property case Cromwell questioned over Chief Engineer Wallace retirement and Wallace testimony Cromwell cites a Wallace letter noting a business proposition and family support for a new connection He also recalls a Panama dated letter praising Cromwell and calling him a skilled diplomat with respectful closing remarks
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Washington
Willams Nelson Cromwell
United States
Senate Committee On
Wallace
Cromwell
Panama
Question of Counsel Argued in Missouri Supreme Court
In Jefferson City Missouri February 27 Judge William H Williams Booneville appeared for the St Louis police board in the Supreme Court and filed a motion to quash the alternative writ of mandamus granted to compel the board to allow Matthew Kiely the privilege of counsel in his trial before the police commissioners in St Louis. The court heard arguments on the motion.
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Jefferson City
William H. Williams
Booneville
St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners
Supreme Court
Police Board
Matthew Kiely
St. Louis
Minnesota considers extra session over revised statutes
State officials met in conference over a serious problem that may require an extra legislative session. The first copy of the new revised statutes, effective March 1, repeals the standing appropriation for state institutions including three insane hospitals the state prison reformatory reform school schools for defectives and for indigent children.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Reformatory
Reform School
Mrs Lily Molland Predicts Early Uprising in China
Mrs Lily Molland a seventeen year missionary now on furlough in Cincinnati spoke at Central Christian church warning of a swift upheaval in China. She cited active reformers growing anti foreign sentiment and widespread secret societies ready to challenge the government, comparing hints to the Boxer episodes.
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Cincinnati
China
Lily Molland
Reform Party
Forty-Niner Pioneer B. H. Nichols Dies at 80
B H Nichols aged 80 a pioneer resident of Kankakee Illinois died He was a 49er and a member of Nevada's first legislative body with roots in early statehood and frontier history The obituary notes his status as a pioneer resident and former Nevada legislator from Kankakee on February 27.
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Ill
B. H. Nichols
Nevada
Morgan and Cromwell clash over Wallace testimony in Senate hearing
Senator Morgan repeatedly pressed Cromwell to produce the account of the Manhattan hotel interview with Taft and Wallace. Cromwell insisted his purpose was to state facts and refused to confirm or impeach Wallace. The exchange grew tense as questions about Wallace and resignation of Wallace were deflected, ending with Chairman Millard’s intercession.
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John F. Stevens
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Haba Found Guilty of Murder in Chronkite Case
The jury convicted N S Haba of murder for fatally shooting Prank Chronkite last fall at Chronkite’s home. The penalty was fixed at fifteen years in the penitentiary. Prosecution said Haba, upset over Chronkite selling hogs, drew a revolver after warning him and shot him through the heart. The defense’s claim Chronkite assaulted Haba with a whisky bottle was disproved.
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Pet
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Hata
Chronkite
Hahn
Hath
John
Senator Lay Follette Proposes Broad Campaign Finance Reform
Senator Lay Follette of West Virginia introduces a sweeping act to require all party committees in national and congressional elections to file receipts and disbursements with the secretary of commerce and labor. The bill also bans corporate contributions to political committees or candidates.
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Lay Follette
WV Facoustiat
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
No Man Is Stronger Than His Stomach Prose Ad
The article argues physical strength hinges on digestion and nutrition, citing stomach weakness as the root of illness and weakness across organs. It includes a testimonial from Louis Pare of Quebec praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and promotes the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with pricing and ordering details.
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Louis Pare
Quebec
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Peole
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
Iowa Central Railway Excursions Offer Cheap Round Trips
The Iowa Central Railway announces weekend and holiday excursion fares through March 31 including half fare and one plus twenty dollars to long distance points. Special California and western routes offered with $15 under standard fares through April 7. Home seeker rates to multiple western states with extended round trips and twenty one day tickets available. Contact local Iowa Central agents or A B Cutts in Minneapolis for full details.
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