War costs and normal appropriations split in Fifty-fifth Congress
Washington report details Cannon's figures showing total congressional appropriations of 1.566 billion with 673.7 million spent in the just closed session. Excluding war charges of about 82.6 million, ordinary appropriations rise 39.7 million from the Fifty-fourth, driven by pensions postal service rivers and harbors navy and census related items. The House and Senate adjourn after late-night votes on river and harbor, defense and other bills with final signatures secured.
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Dockery Calls Congress Billion Dollar Spending Reckless
Missouri Democrat Dockery, ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, denounces the recent congress for extravagant spending. He warns of large deficits in 1909 and argues for reform to curb national expenditures and avoid higher taxes or more debt.
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Hobart Declares Fifty Fifth Senate Adjourned Without Day
Vice President Hobart declared the Fifty Fifth Congress Senate adjourned without day, eight minutes after twelve, ending a continuous session that began earlier.
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British envoy thanks for Brooklyn burial ship offer
Sir Julian Pauncefote met Secretary of the Navy Long to thank the United States for offering the Brooklyn to carry Lord Herschell’s remains home, but said Britain ordered a warship from its North Atlantic squadron to sail. The Senate confirmed William Merriam as director of the census, a Minnesota two-term governor elected in 1888. The session also considered S. J. Barrows for Librarian of Congress as opponents argued he lacked library training. Oscar W. Diegnan, Merrimac and Iowa, named among Naval Academy cadets. Proposals for an anti scalping law, an eight hour law, and Hawaii government failed. Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn became rear admiral under the naval personnel bill after 45 years service. The veteran preference employment bill failed in the House with support from the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Indiana Legislature Nearing Final Adjournment
Indiana lawmakers near sine die adjournment as Senate passes Noel anti lynching bill. Gov. Sauer will sign, making it law with provisions to prosecute lynchers and hold sheriffs liable for negligence. Glossbrenner primary bill killed in Senate. In London Burton, the last dynamite conspirator, released from jail for 1883 and 1885 bomb incidents.
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Copper scheme alleged in Helvetia Copper company plan
The Commercial Advertiser reports the flag of the Helvetia Copper company at Trenton New Jersey with a capital of five million dollars is part of a broader scheme for a four hundred million six hundred thousand dollar copper combination.
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Divide Up of China Soon Wide Open for Strong
London March 6. The Saturday Review says Italy’s demand for a donor in the Celestial Empire signals a general rush. Japan will press Fukien. Russia seeks concessions injuring British influence. Britain may urge the US to take Pechili as a buffer between British and Russian aims. Gutter journals attack Queen Victoria amid fears of unrest on her French visit. Germany signals conciliatory moves toward African commerce and favorable views on American meat and fruit trade.
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Favorable outlook in Britain France talks on Madagascar and Bahr el Ghazal
Reports say M Dupuy aims to settle outstanding issues with Britain and proposes tariff modifications for Madagascar to ease British trade. Bahrain el Ghazal valley settlement advances, Muscat tension resolved by an arrangement. Pope and Kipling headlines captivate readers as favorable bulletins ease fears.
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Detroit Land Worth Four Million in Doubtful Title
Descendants of Mrs Annie Bourne in Allen county Indiana learn they hold an interest in a Detroit tract valued at about four million dollars. Over a million goes to L T Bourie B A Bourie Miss Densmore Bourie Mrs H Golds and Alfred Kane as heirs. The original deed from 1777 was drawn by the Pottawatomie Indians to Isadore Chene and delivery failed after his death from smallpox. The wife of Isadore Chene later conveyed, but she may have had only a dower interest. Elgin Illinois March 6. The Elgin academy tied to the University of Chicago becomes effective July 1 after long effort and endowed proposals. Calcutta March 6. At the Dufferin fund meeting Lord Curzon lauds medicine as a west to east boon and Lady Curzon to aid women in India. Madison Wisconsin March 6. Superior rent allowance dispute leads the postmaster to sublet lobby space. court orders surrender to government. Cleveland Ohio March 6. Myron T Herrick notes cereal trust efforts abandoned for now but implies eventual formation. New York March 6. W B Gray deposits 500 for West Chester Athletic club to back a 15000 bid for Fitzsimmons Jeffries with Siler as referee.
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Toulon Powder Magazine Explosion Kills Soldiers and Destroys Town
An enormous blast at the La Choubran magazine near Toulon wrecks buildings up to two miles away. Dozens dead, hundreds injured, with relief funds set by government and local authorities. France’s navy reports 100+ injured, ongoing debris clearing as rescue continues.
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Political bolt at Toledo ends Jones renomination bid
Samuel M Jones the Socialist was defeated for renomination by Charles Russell at the Republican city convention in Toledo on March 6. Jones announced he would run for mayor independently on the Socialistic platform as doors were torn down and leaders hissed during the turmoil.
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