Indian Bloods Face Off in Senate over Cherokee Rights
In a dramatic Senate scene on February 28 Owen of Oklahoma and Curtis of Kansas argued over the Five Civilized Tribes and citizenship language in the Indian KIN bill. The two Indian blood senators confronted each other in the chamber, defying parliamentary norms as they debated tribal property control and interior secretary authority.
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Washington
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Owen
Five Civilized Tribes
Secretary of the Interior
Curtis
Kan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cherokee Tribe of Indians
No Second Term Hughes Senate and House Brief
Washington Feb 28 the senate studied the Indian appropriation bill and heard McCreary Kentucky discuss currency. The house moved the ways and means committee out of the Capitol to the new house office building despite opposition. The army appropriation and pay raise for privates faced defeat amid blackmail claims. She pleaded not guilty with a Dec 9 hearing date.
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House
Washington
McCreary
Ways and Means Committee
Capitol
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Blind Senator Owens Ruffles Senate Over Indian Citizenship
The Oklahoma senator Owen declares the Cherokee nation owes allegiance only to the United States and Oklahoma, fighting to insert the word late in a citizenship amendment. Curtis counters as Gore urges beligerent rights for two Indians. debate ends with Owen alone voting yes on late.
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Owen
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Curtis
Senate
Gore
Reserved Girl Sparks Curious Inquiry in Courtroom
A terse exchange in the courtroom reveals a judge noting a reserved girl and prompting speculation about who she might be for. The dialogue hints at confidential or personal matters influencing the case.
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations and Live Stock Prices
Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade list wheat and corn futures with May July and Sept values, oats, pork, lard, short ribs, and cash sales prices for various grain and livestock items. East Buffalo market reports show cattle, hogs, and lamb prices with receipts and market tones.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
Paris Star Gracia Calla Transforms Life From Poverty to Wealth
In New York a saga unfolds of Gracia Calla known as Mrs Paul Roy whose life spans Portsmouth New Hampshire Worcester and Paris. The singer rises from humble rooms to luxury in Paris with US socialites and a Persian shah as acquaintance before later marrying Roy in Boston amid lawsuits over alienation of affection.
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Gracia Calla
George A. Carkins
Newington
N. H
Roy
Portsmouth
Iss
Murray
Europe
Paris
Madame Marchesi
Mme. Marchesi
United States
Barrett
Sappho
Rue Hamelin
Nouveau Cirque
Gracia
Duverney
Opera Comique
Miss Calla
Shah of Persia
Boston
Attempted assassination of the Shah of Persia
An afternoon bombing attempt against the Shah of Persia failed to harm him. Three outriders were killed. The incident occurred in Teheran on February 28.
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Teheran
Persia
Evening Journal
Fresh nut fingers macaroons and kisses at the Vienna
A lighthearted note lists fresh nut fingers and macaroons with kisses at the Vienna event, signaling a sweets focused social occasion with playful mood and casual indulgence.
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Vienna
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Feb 28 1908
Market notes show hog receipts 23000 with steady to high quotes. Light hogs 4.20 to 4.42 for mixed packers 4.20 to 4.74 for heavy shipping grades. Cattle about 2500 and sheep 10000 with weak tone. Grain firm with bids from Beach Wickham Grain Co. and Postal Telegraph Bidg.
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Greden
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Charges Against Jerome DoNY Accused DA Skips Duties
New York February 28 The district attorney Jerome is accused of neglecting his official duties as charges surface regarding his absence from his post. The sensational case unfolds with local officials and public reaction mounting.
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New York
John A. Babcock In Chicago Seeks Square Deal
A Chicago notice urges fairness toward John A. Babcock promising a square deal and inviting timely contact for resolution or agreement. The succinct appeal underscores straightforward business dealings without embellishment.
Assassins Arraigned as He Claims Firm Belief and Burning Tongue
In Denver the Italian Giuseppe Allio is formally arraigned for murder in Father Leo’s death. He waives counsel, asks for the Italian consul, and is assigned Robert H. Widdicombe as defense attorney. Allio’s signed statement describes fleeing Italy for Argentina then New York, and claims the priest’s host-burning caused him to shoot.
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Giuseppe Alio
Leo
West Side
Alio
Robert H. Widdicombe
Peter Bessie
Colorado Springs
Alfie
Father Leo
Allo
Italy
Argentine Republic
Rosario
New York
St. Elizabeth's Church
Weather forecast for Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan
The forecast predicts increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures across Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Lower Michigan for the period up to 8 o'clock tonight. Iowa may see more clouds with temperatures climbing as well.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Iowa
Too Much Prayer for Her
In Detroit on February 28 the Wayne County circuit court granted Mrs Rachel Barrett a divorce from Isaac Barrett. The Orthodox Jewish couple became involved after a Methodist missionary converted him to the faith and he spent years in prayer. He later aimed to become a Methodist preacher and has hardly seen his wife since.
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Detroit
Rachel Barrett
Isaac Barrett
Wayne County
Barretts
Biggest Restaurant Planned In New York At Times Square
Plans drawn for a twelve story restaurant building on Seventh Avenue at Times Square New York. Construction to begin in spring with three floors for dining and upper stories for offices.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Times Square
Forty-second Street
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