End of Fifty Seventh Congress Marks Sharp House Exit
Washington March 5 The Fifty seventh congress expired at noon with all supply bills passed. Speaker Henderson’s farewell sparked a partisan showdown as Democrats blocked a unanimous resolution of thanks, forcing a Republican motion led by Payne. In the Senate Mason was the feature as Senator Muson condemned endless debate while praising Senate freedom.
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Henderson
Paviy B. Henderson
Payne
Clay
Polk
Banks
Reed
Cochrane
Mixcourt
Mason
Senate
Frye
Carter
Montana
Pmuson
Miso
Iowa Statesman Acknowledges a Long Legislative Career
Iowa Statesman Henderson bids farewell in a house of representatives speech praising unity, liberty, and national perseverance. He recalls friendships, wartime service, and the flag’s rallying power, expressing confidence in the country’s future and a pledge to carry colleagues in memory.
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Union
Addressing the Legislature with Devotion to Duty
A speaker reflects on duty to the body and to the nation, praising the chamber's order and the memory of its members. He speaks of the gavel, personal respect, and the significance of the hour as he prepares to depart, with continued reverence for the country and flag.
Vermont towns favor selling under local option law
The Friends of Tanglefoot note that in 221 towns of 246, 27 728 voted yes and 25 578 voted no on selling under local option law, with 2 002 yes and 1 426 no missing last month. The totals show a 4 711 shift against prohibition and a 455 gain for high license.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Bryan denies plan to lead revolt at convention
William J. Bryan rejected reports that he would bolt the Democratic party and head an independent movement if gold Democrats win the national convention. He said he had not made such statements and called the idea of a capture at a national convention absurd and improbable.
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Gold Democrats
Pittsburg
William J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
Harp Instructor Wansche Weds in Goshen Elopement
South Bend Indiana March 5 Chas Fr Wansche harp teacher from Chicago with pupils in South Bend Mishiwaka and Kibbert elopes with Oulse Schwartz from Dr Til office secretary of the county board of health The couple met while Wansche visited for vaccination and secreted to Goshen for marriage The bride was promised to another man who is pros trated.
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Ind
Wansche
Chicago
Hardick Murder Mystery: Police Deny Clear Suspect
Buffalo police deny certainty of a single culprit in the Burdick murder case. Assistant Superintendent Cusack says all circumstances point to one person, and an arrest would have occurred if he were more certain. He notes no final arrest yet, despite strong evidence.
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Cusack
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Death of LaCrosse man may be murder case
Joseph Mertlick an elderly LaCrosse resident was found unconscious behind a lumber pile with facial bruises early Sunday and died Tuesday after briefly regaining consciousness. Police consider if a blunt instrument caused the fatal injuries.
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Wis
Joseph Mertlick
Mertlick
Laughlin Named Receiver for National Securities by Circuit Court
In St Louis on March 5 Judge Foster appointed John Kt Laughlin as receiver for the National Securities company following a petition by twenty or more turf investors. The receiver posted bond of $5 000.
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St. Louis
Foster
John Kt. Laughlin
National Securities Company
Pope Holds Pattern of Sleep and Work in Rome
Rome reports the pope is in good health but his doctors order complete rest. He will receive no visitors until the end of next week.
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Rome
Pierce
Cornelia Henson
Coalton, Boyd Co
Wealthy Pioneer Thomas Rodeny Dies in LaCrosse
Wealthy pioneer Thomas Rodeny died in LaCrosse Wisconsin on March 5. He was known for his extensive land holdings and early settlements in the area. The sudden death ends a long prominent presence in local affairs.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Thomas Rodeny
Puesdiay
War veteran sleeps in Chicago lodging house
Mrs. Margaret Flynn of 4919 Dearborn Street reports her son, a veteran, singing marching songs in a Chicago lodging house in the night. The incident occurred as neighbors heard him sing “Marching Through Georgia” and a disturbance followed. Police were called and investigations continued.
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Chicago
Georgia
Margaret Flynn
Dearborn Street
Confession Unveils 1900 Murder Plot in Chicago Saloon
Police reveal John Lyonsie and Joseph Moore confessed to drugging and robbing printer George Howard in a West Madison Street saloon. Lyons said Moore lured Howard with a stranger while Lyons incapacitated him with chloroform. Victims were said to include farmers and city strangers in numerous past cases.
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O'Conner
Weisse and
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10 Plaines Street
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John Lyonsie
West Side
Joseph Moore
St. Louis
Edward Dodd
Deeplaines Street
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Moore
West
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George Howard
Howard
Chioral
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Were Marching Throneh Georgia
In a nocturnal incident Mr Flynn awakens his wife as a strange civil war era song is sung. The next morning the landlady discovers the old veteran dead in his room with eyes wide open, a physician stating he died around the time of the tune.
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Mr. Flynn
Boy With Great Nerve
Walter Shook a 17 year old from Memon Michigan was badly injured when a buzz saw broke. He suffered a deep brain wound from the blade and had his right arm severed. He watched his dressing, read his Bible after, and slept peacefully for two hours. Doctors see good chances for recovery.
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Walter Shook
High School Strike Shuts Mareit Wisconsin in Protest
Indignant group from Brodhead Wisconsin protests by striking after teacher Miss Stucki of Milwaukee is asked to resign the entire Mareit high school joins the walkout.
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Livestock and grain price report from multiple markets
The bulletin summarizes cattle, hog, and sheep receipts and price quotes across markets in Buffalo and St Louis with mixed to strong bids. It lists day receipts and bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep, plus grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye in St Louis Toledo and Milwaukee.
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Cancer Conquered by G M Curry in Lebanon Ohio
Dr G M Curry a Lebanon Ohio physician claims a home cancer remedy cures every cancer in 10 to 20 days without surgery. Endorsed by county officers bankers ministers and many cured patients across the United States and England. A large sanitarium was built in Lebanon to accommodate patients seeking his personal care.
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Rumor of Chinese upheaval stirs London and Peking
London reports renewed talk of trouble in China with an anti foreign movement in months ahead. Tung and Tuan are named as villains, predicting a rebellion against Peking and a forceful purge of foreigners. Yangtse defenses are being strengthened as Russia notes a network of Boxer committees.
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Tuan
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Trains Collide on Fifth Avenue Elevated in Brooklyn
In heavy fog yesterday two trains on the Fifth Avenue elevated line at Twenty fourth Street Brooklyn station collided injuring several passengers, two seriously. No deaths. Minutes later a second crash on the same line at Twentieth Street caused fear, but no injuries.
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Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Twentyfourth Street
Twentieth Street
Disbarment Threat Faces Huntington Court Row
Members of the Huntington bar await a court action after Judge Janet C. Branyan warned Attorney HC Morgan to apologize or face a special judge and disbarment presentings. The clash stems from alleged misrepresentations in a Supreme Court mandamus bid for a new trial and rivalries over a judgeship.
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Death of Gen Foster in Indianapolis
Major General Robert Zenford Foster died Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness. He served as Indiana's quartermaster general at his death, and the governor declares his body will lie in state with business suspended. A Civil War veteran praised by Lincoln for bravery, Foster contributed to the Appomattox outcome.
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Robert Zenford Foster
Indiana
Genera Paxter
Lincoln
Appomattox
Governor Faces Demagogic Charge In Tax Case
Milwaukee March 5 The brief filed by George BR Peck general counsel for the St Paul in the railroad taxation case accuses the governor of violent language in his message of demagoguery and hints at misrepresentation for political ends by the governor.
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Wis
George BR. Peck
St. Paul
Coal prices fall in Milwaukee amid plentiful supply
In Milwaukee Wisconsin March 194? dealers report coal prices tumbling with no further increases expected. Hard coal sells at 88.25 a ton and soft coal drops from 6.04 87 to 5.00 a ton with further declines likely as supply remains ample.
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Wis
Mareh S
Striking Workers Patrol Factory Area in Shelby
Striking woodworkers and finishers at the Conroy Foster furniture factory patrol streets and guard trains and electric cars to stop imported laborers from taking jobs as federal authorities report tense conditions in Shelby on March 5.
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Governor appoints judge for Third Circuit
Springfield March 5 Governor Yates appoints Judge W I Early of Edwardsville to the Third circuit court to succeed Judge N W Schaefer of Belleville who resigned Early recently completed a term as Madison County county judge
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Ill
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W. I. Early
Eadwardsville
N. W. Schaefer
Helleville
Early
Jude
Madison County
Paxton Banker Dies After Ladder Fall at Windmill
The banker named Wilde of Gilmen died after falling from a ladder thirty three feet high on his windmill. He received fatal injuries when ladder fastenings broke, causing the accident.
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Rank Wilde
Express Company Pays Taxes in Lansing as Adams Remark
The Adams Express Company was first to pay its taxes under the commission's assessment, sending a check for 2.547. The body of Hubbard Taylor Smith, former U S vice consul at Cairo, was found aboard the steamship Saba which arrived here after his death in Genoa.
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Robbery at California Club In Butte Leaves Tealer Alarmed
Charles Warne, an armless pianist, held up and robbed Jack Richards, a faro dealer, at the California Club in Butte. Richards reported the incident and described Warne as the culprit.
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Jack Richards
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Vout
Wabash Strike Talks Focus on Injunction Dissolution
President Hamery and labor leaders press for court action to dissolve the injunction delaying a Wabash rail strike. Attorneys Irwin and Penny prepare responses as Morrissey and workers dispute details while Kaiser at Wabash HQ urges disclosure of exact facts to the public.
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Ramsey disputes Morrissey on labor policy at Wabash
Ramsey defends labor relations and fair treatment of workers in a long personal statement to the Wabash president. He denies contempt for labor organizations and says he has met with employee committees and offered fair pay, while noting many cordial dealings with organized workers over a 33 year career.
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Blizzard Dumps Heavy Snow on Helena Area
Helena Montana March 5 The worst blizzard of the winter raged yesterday with nearly a foot of snow and bitter cold. The storm promises a bountiful water supply for mining and irrigation projects in the region.
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Militia to Arm with Krag-Jorgensen Muskets
General Crofler chief of ordnance outlines plans to arm the entire organized militia of the United States with Krag Jorgensen muskets of the regular service in a preliminary arrangement.
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Washington
Crofler
United States
Banks in Lima Sign Agreement to Preserve Accounts
Lima Peru March 4 All banks in the city have signed an agreement to preserve their accounts and continue their operations in a coordinated effort to stabilize the local financial system. The action aims to maintain liquidity and prevent disruption amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Peru
Million Dollar Packing Plant To Rise At Sioux City Site
Sioux City Iowa March 5 a new one million dollar packing plant will be built on the Armour and Co site after a recent fire destroyed the plant. It will employ 2000 men with daily killing capacity for 4000 hogs 1900 cattle and 1000 sheep. The project aims to replace the destroyed facility and boost local industry.
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