Bradley Wins U S Senate Seat in Kentucky Amid Democratic Bolts
In Frankfort on February 20 ex Governor William O Bradley, a Republican, is elected to the U S Senate for a six year term beginning March 4 1900. He secures 64 votes with support from four anti Beckham Democrats Senators McNutt Chariton and Representatives Mueller and Lillard after a dramatic roll call and attempted quorum break.
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Frankfort
House of Representatives
William O'Connell Bradley
James B. McCreary
United States Senate
H.S. McNutt
Albert Chariton
Chris Mueller
E. W. Lillard
Senator
Bradley
Beckham
Final Ballot Shows Bradley Vote Help from Democrats
The final ballot tally shows Bradley receiving votes with 14 for Bradley 15 for Beckham and other names. disorder rose in the chamber as Republicans pressed the result while Democrats delayed. Bradley thanked the speaker and vowed to push repeal of the 6 cent tobacco tax. Lillard explained his vote for Bradley, citing party reversal. Senator-Elect Bradley, a native Kentuckian and former governor, has long ties to the Republican party and national convention work. Memphis and Louisville figures are noted in the profile with Bryan calling Bradley’s selection a misfortune for national politics.
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Bradley
Beckham
James
McCreary
Mayo
Stanley
Blackburn
Cantrill
Ellis
Cammack
Sullivan
McElroy
Lillard
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Korea
Louisville
Memphis
Tenn
United States
William J. Bryan
Bryan Speaks in Memphis on Moral Economy and Bank Deposit Guarantee
William J. Bryan addressed about five hundred attendees at a Memphis hotel, urging Democratic optimism and stating that economic issues are moral problems. He called for restoring confidence in banks through bank deposit guarantees before proceeding to Jackson, Mississippi to address the state legislature.
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Memphis
Tenn
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Ethics of the Legal Profession
Professor George W. Kirchwey of Columbia Law School told a People’s Institute audience in New York that the United States has more lawyers per capita than any nation. He argued lawyers are a by product of civilization and essential, though temptations to self serving clients test their trustworthiness.
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New York
China
United States
George W. Kitchney
Coumbia Law School
People's Institute
Dean Kirchwey
Rage of a Woman Scorned in Rock Falls
Mrs. Willow Bradshaw struck a woman on the street with a concealed lash over alleged infidelity. She inflicted two deep purple welts on the face and cut the lips. The other woman’s name could not be confirmed as she is a comparative stranger in Rock Falls.
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Rock Falls
Wiliow Bradshaw
Nine Hour Law Hearing Involves Santa Fe Telegraphers
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe officials face accusations of pressuring operators to sign letters for the nine hour law hearing. H B Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers claims intimidation and terminations linked to union activity. Gaunt says there have been strikes and the company may close unmanned offices until staffing returns.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
CBH
Gaunt
Commission
H. B. Perham
Knapp
Santa Fe
Perham
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Knappy
Assassination Plots Target Shah of Persia and Argentine President
In Teheran the Shah of Persia narrowly escaped a bombing as two bombs were hurled at his automobile killing three guards and wounding others. In Buenos Ayres a dynamite bomb against President Alcorta’s carriage failed to explode and four suspects were arrested.
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Teheran
Persia
Mohammed Ali Mirsa
Buenos Ayres
Alcorta
Closed Sunday Postmaster Refuses Stamp Sales in Norway
In Norway Michigan on a Sunday the Postmaster Bolitho refuses to sell postage stamps during the hour the office is open for mail delivery. The reason given is a belief the postmaster is too religious and follows a blue law principle.
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Norway
Mich
Bolitho
Thirteenth Century Ciborium Sells for 30000 in London
A copper and gilt ciborium from the thirteenth century, believed to originate at Malmesbury abbey, fetched 30000 at a London auction. A Bond Street dealer purchased the piece.
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London
Malmesbury Abbey
Bond Street
Tragedy as Teen Struck by Train at Danville Station
About a hundred witnesses watched the Continental limited of the Wabash railway strike Ernest Drews seventeen at the Main street station in Danville Illinois. He wandered onto the track and did not realize the danger until it was too late. He died minutes after the impact.
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Danville
Ill
Main Street
Continental Limited
Ernest Drews
Hogs and Cattle Prices and Receipts in Chicago Markets
Chicago markets report opening and official receipts for hogs cattle and sheep on Feb 29 1908. Estimated hog receipts 10000 with bids from light to heavy grades and packers. cattle and sheep volumes and price ranges listed. Official figures show yesterday's receipts 22697 shipments 9410 with tomorrow's estimated 50000.
John A Babcock Promises a Square Deal
A note from John A Babcock stating you will receive a square deal. The message emphasizes straightforward dealings and reliable service without extra commitments.
Wu Ting Fang Arrives in San Francisco as Chinese Minister
Wu Ting Fang arrives with a large retinue as China’s minister to the United States. He denies carrying a Manchuria appeal, notes cordial Japan relations, and says China is building a modern army. He favors Hawaii Chinese labor and more Chinese students. He will tour Washington next.
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San Francisco
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Mexico
Havana
New York
China
Manchuria
Japan
Portsmouth
Hawaii
Honolulu
Wotus
Attack by a Catamount Terrorizes Pennsylvania Farmer
In Huntingdon County extreme cold drives wild beasts into farmland. Sergeant Russell R. Henry, 65, was attacked by a large catamount near Terrace Mountain while returning home with a foxhound. The dog died. Henry suffered serious facial and hand wounds before regaining consciousness. The catamount’s body was found later at the scene.
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Huntingdon
Russell R. Henry
Terrace Mountain
Henry
Secret service tracks counterfeit 50-cent pieces
Secret service men from New York Philadelphia and Washington join Pittsburg officers to trace a band producing spurious 50-cent pieces dated 1907. The coins mimic genuine coins with a lead tin base milled and washed in nitrate of silver.
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Pittsburg
Secret Service
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
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James McCreary
Illiam O. Bradley
Bhryan
Assassin Universal
Shah of
Argentina
Chicago
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
The
North American Commission Company
ILI
Mas
Ah Sin
Brute
Dog
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