Emergency currency act pushed through House in three hours
Washington May 28 the emergency currency law moves toward passage as the Republican conference draft wins House approval 166 to 140 with 14 Republican insurgents voting with Democrats. The bill goes to the Senate where it is expected to be taken up today and passed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Williams
Burton
Allie James
Cooper
Morse
Nelson
Wis
Brumm
Fowler
Hill
La Follette Blamed as Senate Debates Contested Bill
The senate reads the conference report and Aldrich moves to take up the bill after routine business. Democrats hold informal talks and plan a conference to exchange views, seeking a brief vote later in the week while La Follette’s stance looms over final action.
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Senate
Aldrich
Congress
la Follette
LaFollette
Kangaroos Range From Three to Seven Feet In Size
The article notes average kangaroo height from three to four feet, with specimens six to seven feet seen on Australian plains. It also records a kangaroo leaping as far as ninety feet.
Who Bides His Time Poem Teems With Joyful Applause
A lyrical fragment depicts a patient figure tasting honey in tears while Joy and birds herald his path. Slowness of foot contrasts with eager reception as roadsides bloom in applause for the patient speaker who bides his time.
Time's Patient King Wields Peace Across Climes
Poem excerpt describes a figure who endures day by day, avoids the heated race, and awaits victory. When he acts, a cool wreath of crimson berries crowns him, promising a peaceful reign with peace inscribed on his signet ring across every land.
Oklahoma Tornado Toll Tops Ten Dead In Alfalfa County
A series of tornadoes in Alfalfa County Oklahoma leaves ten dead and twelve injured with several fatally. Names of the deceased include Mrs Guy Hutchinson and baby Peter Rudy Mrs Elliott Mrs Parker and baby and R C Atchison. Injured include Rev R D Cox Mrs Frank Ice and baby and Edith Cox at seven Ethel Cox at nine and Ada Cox at seventeen. Vast areas of cattle and crops are destroyed as storms sweep the region.
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Wichita
Kan
Alfalfa County
Oklo
Guy Hutchinson
Peter Rudy
Elliott
Wont Wed Without Love
Maria Avace a fifteen year old girl was committed to the Roman Catholic protectory at her own request after being arrested on her parents complaint for disobedience. Police say the father pressed for her marriage to a shoeshop employee but she refused and told Judge Deuel she is too young to marry. She added she would not marry unless she truly loves him and preferred an institution with better influences.
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New York
Maria Avace
Deuel
They Saw "the Fun" on Muskegon Traction Line
In Muskegon Michigan on May 28 a greased rail stunt caused a streetcar to derail into a switch, struck by an opposite car. Representative Jerome Turner was slightly bruised, his wife Mrs Turner and other passengers were badly shaken and thrown about.
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Muskegon
Mich
Jerome Turner
Florida Turret Test Demonstrates Heaviest Gun Effectiveness
At Hampton Roads a naval test pits the Florida against the Arkansas and a heavy 11 inch plate, 12 inch gun, and high explosives. Turret remains operable despite damage while bulkhead and torpedo protection are evaluated for future fleet use.
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Ol Point Comfort
Florida
Range Was Only 342 Yards Reassures Rear Admiral Mason
Rear Admiral Mason expresses satisfaction with a 342 yard range reading during a test on the Florida. The remark notes the shorter distance achieved on the inside track beside her sister ship, the Ar-
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Kansas
Arkansas
Florida
Mason
Norfolk
Mason Happy
Baseball Standings And Scores From National League
Chicago leads the standings with wins and losses as of May 28 while New York and Philadelphia trail. Daily results show hits and errors across Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis and Philadelphia games with St Louis Philadelphia postponed due to rain.
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National
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Broston
ATI
Wiltse
Needham
Pfeister
Sraser
Kling
Boston
Vlaherty
Bowerman
Young and Leever
Gibson
Brooklyn
Wilhelm and McIntyre
Bergen
Ewing
Sehbilei
St. Louis
Baseball score snippets from multiple games across leagues
Summary of various doubleheader results with innings and batter details. Includes New York, St. Louis, Cleveland, Washington, Columbus, St Paul, Milwaukee, Louisville, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Pueblo, Omaha, Denver, Lincoln, Sioux City, Des Moines and other teams. Lists hits, errors, and pitchers with partial line scores from several matchups.
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Tolato
St. Paul
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Louisville
Tedianapels
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Omaha
Denver
Lincoln
Sioux City
Des Moines
Double Distilled Deviltry in Benton Arson Fire
Frank Blanchard away from home. two unknown men enter house, bind and gag Mrs Blanchard, and set fire after sprinkling coal oil. Blanchard returns to rescue his wife badly burned and save the house. Two prior attempts to burn the home occurred with no clear motive.
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Benton, NL
Frank Blanchard
Markets Opening Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices
Chicago on May 28, 1908 shows opening hog market activity with estimated receipts around 14 000 and price ranges from 5 15 to 5 50 for various hog classes, plus mixed, light, and heavy shipping grades. Cattle and sheep also feature, with beef steers and western cattle priced across a broad band and sheep marks steady. totals indicate large daily movement and receipts. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co. at 544 & 545 Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A Babcock Promises a Square Deal to All
A brief note asserts that John A Babcock offers a square deal to everyone and encourages timely action with the promise of fair treatment for all readers. The message emphasizes reliability and trust.
Jerome Ends Self Defense In District Attorney Hearing
Elizabethtown New York May 28 William T Jerome closed his defense before Commissioner Richard T Hand admitting an emotional plea. Franklin Pierce for the complainants pressed alleged grand jury influence in the Perkins case and other matters. Jerome said his defense stemmed from honor and respect for supporters while acknowledging his prior flippancy.
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Elizabethtown
N. Y
New York County
William T. Jerome
Richard T. Hand
Franklin Pierce
Jerome
Pierce
Metropolitan Street Railway
George W. Perkins
Grand Jury
France and Germany Reach Morocco Understanding at Berlin
Berlin May 28 France and Germany announced a complete understanding on Morocco following talks between M Cambon the French ambassador to Germany and Herr vom Schoen German foreign affairs secretary. Officials indicated discussion covered possible Moroccan military occupation by France with gradual withdrawal and transfer of posts to Moorish troops once normal conditions return. Government circles deem the outcome highly satisfactory and expect rapid good results.
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Berlin
F’rance
Germany
Morocco
M. Cambon
Herr Vom Schoen
Foreign Office
France
Brooklyn D A Clarke to Study Italian Thugs in Italy
New York May 28 District Attorney John F Clarke of Brooklyn will sail on June 6 to study the Italian criminal with assistant Francis L Corrao who was born in Italy The DA has taken an interest in rising crime among Italian residents of Brooklyn and the secret blackmailing societies that flourish there.
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New York
John F. Clarke
Brooklyn
Italy
Clarke
Francis L. Corrao
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