Randell Defends Remarks on Congressmen’s Employments
Texas representative C B Randell defends remarks alleging a majority of members are engaged in employments. fellow lawmakers condemn the speech as unsubstantiated and critical, with leaders urging caution and a broader view of the House ethics question amid a heated debate over his anticorporation retainer bill.
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C B Randell
Texas
Fos
Bill Woulty
Acplmantos
Tanlellstra
Mandell
Howse
Nfressman
Congress
Handel
Congressional Bee
Fandell
House
Edwards
James
Randell Defeated Over House Move to Close Incident
The record notes that Mr Randell was defeated by the house in blocking the proposed closure of the incident. He gave notice but stated he would reopen discussion at a future time.
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Randell
Man Ends Own Life After Warning Family in Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana on April 6 James Hall killed himself by asphyxiation after opening a gas jet and leaving a note on the front door warning his family not to strike a match. The family found him in an upstairs room and the house filled with gas. motive is not stated.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Hall
Halis
Priest Agent of Cupid in Karen City
Father William Dalton pastor of the Church of the Annunciation reports forty eight engagements and one marriage from the matrimonial guild formed three months ago. The class of instruction meets at his home weekly and he says many seeking life mates in other cities have written him for aid. Even letters from Europe have arrived.
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Karens City
William Dalton
Church of the Annunciation
Father Dalton
Europe
Taft Gains In West Virginia And Utah Delegates
Measured returns show Taft leading across several districts with 36 of 70 West Virginia delegates and Utah Republicans endorsing Taft for renomination. Roosevelt gains noted in some districts and counties, with contest results shaping state conventions and upcoming national delegate selections.
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Reno
Harry
Taft
Roosevelt
Gay Oddie
West Virginia
Charleston
W Va
Wyoming
Berkeley
Wood County
Parkersburg
Victor With Foils Fencers Clash For Jusserand Trophy
Dr F W Allen of the Boston Athletic Club won the Jusserand trophy in a White Club arena contest with fifteen bouts. Dr Grignoux of New York was second and Dr Breckenridge of Washington third. The event drew prominent society figures including Amb Jusserand and Mrs Wood, amid cheers as fencers from Boston New York and the District contested the Fighting Gaul trophy in a French style duel.
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the Gaul
Washington
New York
New York Athletic Club
Breckenridge
Washington Crocers Club
J. A McLaughlin
Boston Athletic Club
Con Sohlberg
Washington Fencers Club
R. L. MacNeil
Washington Veneers’ Club
Leonard Wood
Staf
Wood
Jusserand
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Arm
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Riding’ Club
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Whch
Dr Allen
Grignoux
McLaughlin
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Gignoux
Allen
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Wills
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Lieut Patton
Glanoux
Lieut Sohlberg
MacNeil
Dr. Allen
Lieut Gohlberg
Lieut Sohiberg
Breckenrdge
Sohiberg
Cunningham
L’ SN
J T Cunningham
M. J Echeverria
Maj Leiteh
U. S
Amateur Fencers League of America
Washington Fenceras Club i
Henry May
Fencers’ Club hosts gate for Washington match and honors
Washington Fencers' Club welcomed spectators including Gen Leonard Wood and Boston Athletic Club members as fencing activity was promoted in the United States. West Point captured both the team and individual collegiate titles with Harold A. Raynor earning the sole individual championship after a dominant 15 bout run, matching a feat last achieved by Lieut Honeywell at West Point years earlier.
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New York
West Point
Harold A. Raynor
W Honey
Harmony Dinner Speech Rebukes Taft Vetoes and Tariff Trust Claim
Speaker Champ Clark delivers a harmony dinner address on Jefferson's birthday in Louisville, praising Jefferson, pledging tariff reform, and accusing President Taft of veto excesses. Clark claims the Democratic House has redeemed promises, calls the tariff “the mother of trusts,” and links tariff policy to trust growth.
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Jefferson
Louisville
Champ Clark
Kentuck
Thomas Jefferson
Clark
Gov McCrears
McDermot
J Hamilton Lewis
United States
J C
Blackburn
Democratic House
Democratic House Record Key to 1908 Victory
The speaker urges Democrats to leverage their 60th Congress record and the current session to mobilize independent voters. He warns against overconfidence and factional splits among Republicans, stressing the goal to hold 1908 votes and attract thousands more by continuing the party’s proven lines in government.
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Spd Jdum
House
Senate
Democratic House
Ita
Battle Over Mother Near Dublin Ga Leaves One Dead
Three Dean brothers and Steve Tompkins were involved in a shooting at the Dean home two miles south of Dublin Georgia. John Dean died in the gunfight and Mary Dean was likely fatally wounded, with a younger son injured. Tompkins was arrested after allegedly warning off visits and brandishing a pistol during a dispute at the residence. Mrs Dean is described as a widow with five children.
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Dublin
John T Dean
Mary Dean
Dean
Here
Dean Brothers
Steve Tompkins
Tompking
John Dean
Tompkins
Deans
Brigadier General Farley Dead at Harteston
Brig Gen Joseph P Farley U S Army retired died here in the morning from pneumonia. He was 75 years old. His body will be sent to West Point for burial and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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West Point
Harteston
Joseph P Farley U
War over Persia as Ottoman troops move toward Russia
London reports say Russia and Turkey clash over the Azerbaijan/Persia frontier. Turkish forces push beyond the disputed strip toward western Azerbaijan from Lake Urumiah, raising fears of attacks on Khiva while Germany may back Turkey with possible strategic aims linked to Tripoli and Italian relations.
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Germany
Turkey
London
Cherelawona
Rusyala
Persia
Azerbaijan
Perala
Russia
Antil
Wester
Lake Urumiah
Khivart
Porte
Shapicion
Bay of Tripoli
Italy
Lekerumiah
Cuban Conservatives Meet in Havana for Nomination
Havana April 6 conservatives convene to organize and approve a platform. Tomorrow they will nominate Juan Mario Menocal for president and either Freyre Andrade or Enrique Jose Varona for vice president. Liberal convention set for April 11 with Alfredo Zayas likely to secure the ticket.
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Havana
Juan Mario Menocal
Freyre Andrade
Congress
Enrique Jose Varona
Conservative Party
Alfredo Za
Mexico Insurgent Gains Mark Battle Lines in North
Firing continues as federals and rebels clash near Torreon and Escalon with about 1,000 government troops moving north. Reports say Villa’s retreat appears orderly while Orozco sends New York delegates to counter press reports and defend his constitutional stance.
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de la Barra
Oroxco
New York
Jimenez
Chihuahua
Mexicol
Levanites
Sorralitos
Torreon
Escalon
Campa
Arquemedo Uroz¢o
Salazar
Col Villa
Parral
Rosario Vila
Singh
Thomas Urbina
Tracy Aubert
Villa
Frontier Revolt Rumors Reported Across Mexican Districts
The rebels are accused of banditry as reports detail revolutionaries holding Illo Encaneda and Powell Robertson districts. Americans and Liuvie de Oro are said to be ent ent advices, with fighting near Tepias and potential Mexican sentiment shifting toward the federals amid unsettled conditions.
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Encaneda
Powell Robertson
Liuvie de Oro
Chihuahua
Tepias
du- Tango
Federain
Mexico keeps him here Senator Cullom cannot enter Illinois primary
Senator Cullom of Illinois dispatches friends that the Mexican situation requires him to stay in Washington as chairman of the Senate foreign affairs committee. He says his presence in Windsor is not needed and expresses optimism about renomination to the Senate.
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Iilinis
Tinos
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
Senate
Ruef Exposes Allies Plans To Shield No One
Abraham Ruef, former San Francisco political boss now serving fourteen years in San Quentin, begins a San Francisco Bulletin series promising a full expose of graft defendants. He recalls joining reform efforts, his ties with railroad interests, and his gradual disillusion with politics, insisting his revelations will be factual and aimed at public benefit.
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Kprft
Abraham Ruef
San Quentin Penitentiary
San Francisco Bulletin
Ruef
Santiaco
L Street Railway
Santa Cruz
Gillett
Intersats
Vermilta Jury Disagrees In Murder Case
Chicago dispatch reports the jury in the murder case of Mrs. Louish Vebmilye against railroad worker Richard T Smith was discharged after eight hours with no verdict. Early ballots showed a 9 to 3 split for conviction, spanning doubt on guilt and reliability.
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Chicago
Louish Vebmilye
Richard T Smith
Sullivan
Smith
Argente
Auto crash near Alexandria leaves family injured
A car carrying Mrs L F Cain, her daughters Ruth and Alice Fuller, Barton and Andrew Stewart and others overturned on Livingston road beyond the District line while avoiding a team. Ruth Fuller and Andrew Stewart were pinned beneath the wreck. all were taken home for treatment with injuries described as serious for Ruth and sprains for Andrew. Barton Stewart blamed the poor road conditions, noting taxes paid but limited road repairs.
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Ruth
Alice Fuller
Barton
Andrew Stewart
Roth Fuller
Hart
L F Cain
Barton S Stewart
Andrew Stewarts
Livingston Road
Ruth Puller
Ros Falls
Stewart
Johnson Elliott
Grantian Lodges
Potomac
Alex~andria
Ruth Aller
Alice Stewart
Miss Fuller
Windstorm injures 18 in Chicago area dwelling blown
A windstorm struck near Chicago injuring eighteen as a house containing seven people was blown about thirty feet. Peter Tilges his wife and their seven children were inside the home which was carried by the wind. Several occupants were bruised and many injured by falling glass while a greenhouse nearby also suffered damage. A separate wind and rain event caused damage downtown including a stable fire at a department store. The Baligere Fraternity Co announces moving its city offices to new, larger premises on Fifteenth Street and New York Avenue.
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