Roosevelt Secret Service Debate Overshadows House Session
In Washington on January 9, the House debated laying on the table the president’s secret service provisions. Perkins argued Congress should consider the president’s motives, while Denby called the moment painful. Laughter erupted when Latta delivered three messages from the president. The vote on the resolution ended 212 to 35 in favor.
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Perkins
Congress
Secret Service
White House
Denby
House
House of Representatives
Speaker
United States
Latta
Cannon
Bennet
Theodore Roosevelt
Tyler
Senate
Andrew Jackson
Mann
New York
Williams
Mississippi
Gardyger
Massachusetts
Gardner
Mr. Tawney
Mr. Williams
Rayner Creates A Smile As Editors Question President
In Washington the senate debated a Lodge amendment to hire 3500 clerks under civil service in the capital and defeated 32 to 15. Mr Rayner commented that even the president would face scrutiny from the examining board amid the discussion.
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Senate
Lodge
Civil Service Commission
Rayner
The
United
Quake Razed Cities Are To Be Rebuilt
Rome reports the earthquake zone shows improvement as battleships move on to ports. Messina and Reggio are set for rapid rebuilding with strict building rules to prevent future destruction. Commissions may study methods used in San Francisco and Japan.
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Connecticut
Vermont
Minnesota
Kansas
Messina
Culgoa
Celtic
Chamber of Deputies
Reggio
San Francisco
Japan
Arigo
Orioles
Fulci
Fireman Badly Frozen in Eau Claire Fire Run
Dick Childs of the Eau Claire fire department was badly frozen and unconscious for several hours during a fire run. His condition is listed as serious.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Dick Childs
Arctic Expedition Aims to Find Dr Cook and Ship
A plan to organize an Arctic search for Dr Albert J Cook is under way in New York with Rev Dr John Lewis Clark raising 35000 dollars to fit out a vessel. Dillon Wallace and Chester Beecroft would command if funds succeed, awaiting late 1907 to early 1908 news from Cape Hubbard via Dr Rudolph Franke.
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Chester Beecroft
Cook
Rudolph Franke
New York
Albert J. Cook
North Pole
Brooklyn
John Lewis Clark
Arctic
New Rochelle
Peary
Cape Hubbard
Mr. Beecroft
Lilley’s Two Positions
Washington reports George L Lilley governor of Connecticut has not formally resigned as representative at large. The house awaits official notice of resignation before seating a successor. Lilley’s insistence on submarine legislation inquiry makes him a focal point of the current session.
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Congress
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
House
Lilley
Murphy Outpoints Madden In Ten Round Bout
Tommy Murphy defeated Frankie Madden by decision in a ten round boxing bout held in New York City on January 9. Murphy used steady punching and defensive movement to edge Madden across all ten rounds.
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Murphy
Madden
New York
Tommy Murphy
Frankie Madden
Cowboy skill saves Syrian from ice on Mississippi
LaCrosse Wisconsin January 9 Harry Rowley a former ice cutter used a lariat to rescue Abraham Flotifor a Syrian who fell through the ice while crossing the Mississippi Channel Rowley heard cries seized a rope formed a loop and pulled the man to safety within seconds
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LaCrosse
Wis
Harry Rowley
Abraham Flotifor
Mississippi
Find Aeronaut's Body Foertsch Found in North Sea
The body of Lieutenant Foertsch, the German aeronaut who died at sea last October, was found in the North Sea by the fishing steamer Orion. Papers in his clothing identified him. Foertsch took part in the Berlin October balloon contest and rode the Hergesell, which was recovered 140 miles northwest of Heligoland.
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North Sea
Hamburg
Orion
Berlin
Heligoland
Wright Named in Divorce Suit In Paris Flight Enthusiast
Wilbur Wright, famed American aeronaut, named in divorce suit by Lieutenant Goujarde of the Cuirassiers stationed at Champagny. Trial set for February. Goujarde, an aeronautics enthusiast, often among Wright’s flight spectators.
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Paris
Wilbur Wright
Goujarde
Cuirassiers
Champagny
Wright
Maine liquor sales described as mostly non medicinal
A Maine inquiry concludes only about 25 percent of liquor sold through state agencies is for medicinal use. The committee, named by the previous legislature, labeled state liquor conditions in Maine as officially described.
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Commission
Augusta
Maine
Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report of January 9 1909
Market data shows steady to lower prices across hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and shipments from January 8 1909. Officials report estimated receipts around 18000 hogs and 2000 sheep while bulk and light hogs fetch price ranges from 5 40 to 6 15 and porkers near 5 80 to 5 90.
John A. Babcock Chicago Ad Personal Note
An informal Chicago note from John A. Babcock offers reliability and prompt returns. The message promises a square deal and invites timely contact.
Pastor Sought in Midwest Church Murder Case
Port Huron Michigan January report identifies Gideon Browning of Adair Village as the slain carpenter in Columbus Township at the Rattle Rum Methodist church. Authorities offer a $500 reward for Rev John H Carmichael and describe a motive tied to a secret affair as details surface from a divisive homicide investigation.
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Port Huron
Mich
Gideon Browning
Adair Village
Columbus Township
St. Clair County
John H. Carmichael
Adair
C. H. Browbeer
Carmichael
St. Clair River
Canada
Praising Dead Senator Proctor Devotion by Upper National House
Washington Jan 9 The senate devoted today to eulogies for late Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont per a previous resolution. Senator Dillingham postponed the original December 12 date and delivered the memorial address highlighting Proctor's Civil War service and roles as state and national legislator and secretary of war.
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Proctor
Washington
Senate
Eutories
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Senator Dillingham
Count Csaky to Wed Mrs. Bryan of San Francisco
Count Kaimag I Csaky, close friend of Count Szechenyi and brother of Mrs. Gladys Vanderbilt, announces his engagement to Mrs. Maude Howard Bryan widow of Montgomery Bryan San Francisco publisher. The couple’s consent comes amid society circles in New York and San Francisco.
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Bryan
San Francisco
New York
Kaimag I, Csaky
Count Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Maude Howard Bryan
Montgomery Bryan
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Sicily
DR. Cook
France
Chicago
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
Rev. Carmichael
Michigan
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