Princess Ena Converts to Roman Catholic Faith at Miramar
At Miramar Palace in Seville a solemn Catholic ceremony accepts Princess Ena of Battenberg into the Roman Church before her royal wedding to King Alfonso XIII. Bishop Robert Brindle presided as Princess Ena professed faith and was conditionally baptized. The scene drew tears from Princess Beatrice and other royals.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Ena of Battenberg
Alfonso
Miramar
Robert Brindle
Ena OF
Battenberg
Nottingham
Eng
Moret
Duke of Alba
Beatrice
Henry of Battenberg
Ena
Oath of Renunciation at Royal Baptism Ceremony
Princess Ena recited the profession of faith before Bishop Brindle, renounced her former beliefs, and affirmed acceptance of the Roman Catholic Church. After absolution, penance, and prayers in Latin, she stood at the baptism font with godparents as water was poured and sacramental confession concluded.
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Ena
Brindle
Holy Catholic Apostolic Roman Church
Jesus Christ
Satan
Extra Prisoners Found Guilty in Jefferson Penitentiary Killing
Convicts charged with killing a guard at the Jefferson Missouri penitentiary are found guilty. The courtroom verdicts come after a high profile trial involving inmates at the Jefferson prison.
Convicts Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Vaughan Ryan and Raymond, the men behind the November penitentiary mutiny in Jefferson City, Missouri, were found guilty of first degree murder for the killing of guard Clay. Sentencing pending. Also a bulletin reports Miss Anthony gravely ill at her bedside.
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Jefferson City
The
Evening Journal
Vaughan
Ryan
Raymond
State Penitentiary
Clay
Susan B Anthony in serious condition at Rochester
Reports from the bedside of Susan B Anthony in Rochester show grave doubts about her recovery. Her condition, while not rapidly changing, seems less favorable than before and indicates a worrisome trend for her health.
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Rochester
N. Y
The
Evening Journal
Susan RB
Anthony
Fragmentary note about princess escort to church
A fragment indicates a party waited to escort the princess to a neighboring church. The text lacks full names dates or places but implies a ceremonial pause before a religious visit.
Sawyer Nominated for Mayor on Gambling Fight
Sioux City March 8 attorney P A Sawyer nominated by Republicans for mayor promising to suppress public gambling and making it the leading issue.
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Sioux City
P. A. Sawyer
Republican City Convention
Michigan Rail Earnings Rise In January
Railroad earnings in Michigan for January totaled 4 164 816 67 dollars, an increase of 492 511 85 dollars, or over 1 percent, from January 1905, according to Rail road Commissioner Atwood's monthly bulletin issued in Lansing.
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Michigan Railway
Lansing
Mich
Atwood
U M W President Re-elected in Michigan District
John Harris of Saginaw was re-elected president of the Michigan district of the United Mine Workers by a large majority at the election held in Saginaw on March 8.
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Saginaw, Mich
John Harris
Michigan
United Mine Workers
Miles to Speak at University of Illinois Decoration Day
Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles will participate in Military and Decoration Day at the University of Illinois on May 30. He will review the cadet corps and address students on The Training of the Citizen Soldier.
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Urbana
J. Marek S
Nelson A. Miles
University of Illinois
Paynter Elected U S Senator From Kentucky
Thomas H Paynter, 54, a Greenup lawyer and former congressman, was elected United States senator to succeed J C Blacktu rn after Kentucky's bitter contest. He has twelve years as a state appeals court justice and six years in Congress and will take his seat March 4, 1907.
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Kentucky
Paynter
United States
J. C
Blacktuirn
Greenup
Congress
State Court of Appeals
Senate
Not in full accord advocates clash on Hepburn rate bill
Washington March 8. A sharp split among Hepburn rate bill supporters surfaced in the senate over whether interstate commerce commission rates can be suspended by courts pending review. Clapp argued limits on court power while Tillman Bailey pressed for stronger congressional control, warning that without relief the carrier’s property rights are at risk.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clapp
Tillman Clapp
Tillman and Bailey
Tillman
Congress
Bailey
Circuit Court
United States
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Reform the Supreme Court Comment Echoes Senator Knox
Clapp notes a senator from Pennsylvania Knox framed the issue. the remark frames the Supreme Court reform debate. He recalls the statement as he cites the senator’s line, stressing the confrontation with the statement. The exchange shapes discussion on court structure.
Congo Reform Leader Seeks U S Interference
President G Stanley Hall of Clark University and Congo Reform Association argues the United States, as a leader among nations, has a right to intervene over Congo Free State conditions though no treaty rights exist. He urges President Roosevelt to consider action grounded in humanity and freedom.
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Boston
G.stanley Hall
Clark University
Congo Reform Association
Noot
Denby
United States
Congo Free State
Hall
Council of Nations
Congo
Leopold
Belgium
Roosevelt
Body Found in a Tree in Williamston Area Explosion
A body is found in a tree after a nitro glycerine explosion near Williamston in this county. The event unfolds amid a tense scene as investigators probe the blast's cause and origin. Local authorities cordon off the area while witnesses report sounds and smoke from the incident.
Kerr Victim Found in Tree After Explosion Mystery
Two weeks earlier Kerr was said to have been handling the weapon at the time of the blast. Initial remains were limited to fragments shipped to Olle for burial as Kerr. Yesterday Kerr’s body, markedly freed, was found about 20 feet from the scene, apparently ejected by the device’s force and lodged in a tree.
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Kerr
Olle
Bridge Work Resumes Under Guard at Union Railroad Span
Work resumes on the Union Railroad new bridge over Buttemnotik loliow at Wittshburg with guards posted around the site. One span has been set, and heightened vigilance is in place to prevent further interference from striking bridge workers.
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Wittshburg
Union Railroad Company
Buttemnotik Loliow
Washington Pest owner testifies on franking editorial
John BR McLean testified before the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads about an editorial in his Washington Pest alleging congressional franking privilege violations. He stated he had no evidence to verify the claims and that the piece was not meant seriously.
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Washington
John Br, McLean
House Committee On Post Offices
Post Roads
Congress
Paris Debates End With Rouvier Ministry Defeat
In Paris the chamber of deputies rejected the Rouvier ministry by a 267 to 26 vote after a lengthy debate on church inventories. The ministers then met at the foreign office and prepared to resign to resident Vallieres.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Rouvier
Foreign Office
Vallieres
Schwab Reports Minor Illness Not Severe
A New York telegram from Dr. M. Rh. Ward says Charles M. Schwab is somewhat indisposed in Los Angeles but illness is of slight significance. He is not in serious condition and feels better after travel. The message was dated Tucumcari, New Mexico.
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Schwab
New York
Associated Press
M. Rh. Ward
Charles M. Schwab
Tucumcari
N. M
Chicago Markets Report Fragments From March 1906
Market notes show cattle and hogs with mixed prices and receipts. Cattle steady at 6 000 head, sheep stronger with 12 000 head demand, lambs weak. Hog bids range from 6 00 to 6 25 for bulk and shipping grades 5 5 to 6 10. Receipts and tomorrow outlook vary across categories.
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Chicago
Beach-Wickham Co. ad from Chicago 1906
An advertising notice from Chicago dated March 8 1906 lists Beach Wickham Co. with McCall Bros. as agents and identifies the firms involved in the listing.
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Chicago
Beach-Wickham Co
McCall Bros
Electoral reforms movement push at National Civic Federation
National conference on primary and election law reform concluded in New York under the National Civic Federation. Delegates created a permanent department to pursue ballot reform with rules on campaign spending and voting integrity. Direct nomination via primary was rejected, referred to the federation department.
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New York
Civic Federation
Marth
National Civic Federation
City Club
Mmaity
The
J. Quincy
Boston
Quincy
Department of the
Clvic Federation
Relief of Fosterburg Relief After Four-Horse Team Arrives
Alton Illinois March 8 Fosterburg residents celebrate as a four horse team from the city delivers tobacco gasoline and oil to a town cut off by mud blocked roads. The supply arrival ends days of scarcity and moody crowds as villagers rush the wagon amid shouting and excitement.
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Alton
Lucknow
Fosterburg
Witnesses Who Won’t Answer in Lexow Inquiry
Columbus reports that the house committee on juancary recommends a bill for Lexow investigation passage. It would punish witnesses who disobey subpoenas from the legislature or committee with a misdemeanor and a fine between 100 and 5000 dollars.
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Columbus
House Committee On
Juancary
Lexow
Cincinnati
Municipal Ownership Wins in Seattle Mayor Race
Judge Hickman Moore has been elected mayor of Seattle by a slim 15 vote margin in one of the citys closest elections. Republican candidate John Rip linger suffered heavy losses in most wards and trailed his ticket, while the rest of the slate gained large majorities and council seats.
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Seattle
Wash
Hickman Moore
John Riplinger
Thugs' Cache Found in Old Franklin Hotel Rooms
In New Albany Indiana on March 8 workers tearing down the Franklin Hotel at Pearl and Oak streets unearthed a woman's gold watch a $35 gold piece and a silver dollar between partitions in two rooms. Behind another partition two revolvers were discovered.
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New Albany
Ind
Franklin Hotel
Pearl and
Oak Streets
Fourteenth Annual Meeting of National Wholesale Lumber Dealers
The fourteenth annual meeting of the National Wholesale Lumber Dealers association is in session at Washington. Leaders and delegates gather to discuss industry issues and trade policies amid a formal assembly.
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The
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Washington
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