Republicans Stand Pat On Statehood Fight In House
After a two and a half hour caucus the Republicans vote 126 to 35 to back the statehood bill as passed by the House and seek a conference with the Senate. Mondell’s insurgent resolution to drop Arizona and New Mexico fails 123 to 43, while Speaker Cannon and Hamilton urge backing the original bill and fighting the Senate.
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House
Senate
Mondell
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Hamilton
Cannon
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Foraker
Insurgent Tactics Shape Senate and House Caucus
A heated session features Cannon criticizing Senate growth and resistance to statehood plans, while insurgents plan to attend the house conference to vote as a bloc on the Philippine bill and potential two state acceptance if the Foraker referendum remains.
George Falls Ill In Madison Street Incident
George experiences a troubling situation in Madison on March 16 as details of the incident unfold. Local authorities report minimal information while neighbors react with concern about the events.
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Madison
Wis
George
Trains Collide Head On In Colorado Snow
A head on collision of No. 16 eastbound and No. 3 westbound Denver and Rio Grande trains near Parkland Colorado in a blizzard killed at least fifty passengers and injured many. The crash occurred on a curve. only fifteen escaped unhurt. In Michigan City four people died in a hotel fire at Hotel Compton in Tustin including proprietor W H McGranie his wife Mrs McGranie porter Edward Demorest and traveler Charles Workman.
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the Evening Journal
Denver
Rio Grande R. R
Parkland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Evening Journal
Tustin
Compton
W. H. MecGranie
Wisconsin athletic manager resigns over general conditions
F Downer, graduate manager of athletics at the University of Wisconsin, has resigned, citing the general condition of the athletic situation as the reason for stepping down.
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F. Downer
University of Wisconsin
Dolan Declared Out as District 5 President
Indianapolis March 16 The international executive board of the United Mine Workers approves President Mitchells finding to oust Patrick Dolan from the presidency of district No 5 Dolan appeals but is unsuccessful The national convention opens with President Mitchell calling for calm and noting a Roosevelt letter that prompted the gathering A scale committee was appointed in the afternoon after preliminary business
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Indianapolis
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Patrick Dolan
Roosevelt
Robbins
Great Peril for Ship In Atlantic Gale
The North German Lloyd steamer Kenigin Luise carrying 300 passengers battled hurricane force seas after its rudder stock broke off shore. Crews rigged a jury rudder and guided the vessel into Halifax for repairs following hours of peril and near capsizing.
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Halifax
N. S
Lloyd Line
New York
Hamilton is Red Hot Flafs Denounces Insurance Board
Andrew Hamilton appeared before the insurance investigating committee in Albany denouncing NY Life trustees as curs and traitors. He defended the dead McCall and claimed the bequests and vouchers were proper while urging a full reorganization of the board in November.
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Cara
Hamilton
The
New York Life Insurance Company
Pecksniff
Beers
Ice Clamps Blue Grass Region With Sheets Of Ice
Lexington Kentucky reports a statewide ice storm gripping the Blue Grass area. Rail and interurban traffic are severely hindered and livestock suffers as the ice covers roads and fields.
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Blue Grass
Lexington
Kentucky
Folk Named Head Of Lincoln Birthplace National Park Group
Missouri's Governor Joseph W Folk has been named president of the Lincoln Farm Association tasked with converting the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky into a national park. The site was purchased by Robert J Collier of Collier's Weekly and entrusted to the association.
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Joseph W. Folk
THE
Lincoln Farm Association
Missouri
Lincoln Birthplace
National Park
Mark Twain
Kentucky
Robert J. Collier
Collier's Weekly
Folk
Trustees Deny Wrongdoing After New York Life Payments
A public figure asserts all proceedings were legitimate and honorable. He states every payment to himself by New York Life was made with the knowledge and approval of the trustees.
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New York Life
Major Charles Cressson Dies After Gettysburg Wound
Retired U S Army Major Charles Cressson of San Antonio Texas died following an operation for a wound received at the battle of Gettysburg. He enlisted as a second lieutenant in the Sixty sixth Pennsylvania Infantry on August 3, 1861.
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Gettysburg
San Antonio Tex
Charles C. Cressson
Sixty-sixth
Pennsylvania Infantry
It Was All A Hoax Plot Against Parkhurst
Lawrence Rogers confessed to fabricating the plot to assassinate Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst. He testified before Magistrate Wahle in police court, was arrested on perjury charges, and held for the grand jury after District Attorney Jerome moved for indictment.
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New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Lawrence Rogers
Rogers
Wahle
Jerome
Noted suspect to testify again in police beating case
The informant indicates the accused confessed the incident was staged as a joke. He claimed he began it as a joke and persisted in striking the officers to avoid losing his job.
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Info
Trouble in an Ohio district nominating fight
Hildebrand named as Republican candidate to succeed Representative Scroggy in Ohio Sixth district. Rival convention to meet at Newian next Wednesday where Scroggy is expected to be nominated. Past months of factional strife hint at failed party harmony after court battles in which the Hildebrand committee was upheld over the regular party.
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Hildebrand Committee
Scroggy
Congress
Missing men at Bagley tunnel after snow slide near Silverton
A March report from Animas Forks states Peter Magnuson and Charles Gustafson, workers at the Bagley tunnel, are missing after a heavy snow slide swept by the tunnel. Communication with Animas Forks is cut off.
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Silverton
Colo
Animas Forks
Peter Magnuson
Charles Gustafson
Bagley
Ant
Lincoln Brick Re-nominated in Thirteenth District
The Thirteenth district Republican convention met in Warsaw on March 16 and nominated Abraham Lincoln Brick of South Bend to seek another term in Congress. There was virtually no opposition.
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Warsaw
Ind
Abraham Lincoln Brick
South Bend
Pioneer Wisconsin Lawyer John L. Gurne Dies at 75
Madison March 16 John L Gurne a pioneer Wisconsin lawyer and former prominent politician has died He was 75 years old and known for his long public service and influence in state affairs.
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Wisconsin
Madison, Wis
John L. Gurne
Ile
Market Summary 1906 Chicago Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Chicago markets report strong cattle steady to 5 higher in some grades and hogs mainly steady to 10 higher with bulk around 6 30. Sheep weak up to 10 lower with steady to 10 higher on late lots. Receipts estimated 12000 cattle 10000 sheep and 2000 hogs with bidding mixed by grade and buyer.
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Chicago
Habeas Corpus Grants Free Davis in Ohio Case
Thomas J. Davis, cashier of the First National Bank of Cincinnati, was seized by state officers and returned to Cincinnati on a habeas corpus writ after an arrest aimed at forcing testimony before the Drake legislative committee. The writ, issued by Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Dillon, ordered Davis to appear at once. he was later released on his own recognizance as the hearing was postponed to next Wednesday.
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Dillon
Pranklin County
Davis
Cincinnati
Thomas J. Davis
First National Bank
Drake Legislative Investigating Committee
State Senate
Springfield
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
Dayton
Samuel W. Smith
Drake
Hynicka
City of Cleveland Stuck in Ice on Lake Erie Run
The steamer City of Cleveland arrived six hours late from Detroit after a blinding snow storm and heavy ice. The City of Detroit, another line boat, was forced to Lorain but will resume the Cleveland to Detroit run when conditions improve.
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Detroit
City of
Lake Erie
City of Detroit
Lorain
Fire destroys Wilkinson lumber mill in Bristol
In Bristol Tennessee on March 16 a large lumber mill owned by James A. Wilkinson was burned to ruin and the Adams Brothers plant suffered partial damage. The night watchman reportedly on duty at Wilkinson’s mill is missing and the total loss is described as heavy.
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Bristol, Tenn
James A. Wilkinson
Adams Bros. Company
Wilkinson
Senate confirms Robert Celvert as Tacrosse customs surveyor
The Senate executive session confirmed Robert Celvert as surveyor of customs at the port of Tacrosse, Wisconsin. The confirmation was reported from Washington on March 16.
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Senate
Washington
Robert Celvert
Tacrosse
Wis
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