Congress faces rush to pass supply bills and statehood measure
As the session tightens, the Senate and House rush to act on appropriation bills and the statehood measure. Debate centers on remaining treaties, Indian bill progress, and nominations while adjournment looming. Strong emphasis on timing and potential actions this week.
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Smith
Michagan
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Clapa
Minnetota
Phewborn
Dybatia
Peer Scrae Nane
Csposing
Eliot for Ambassador Controversy Raises Senate Debate
Unclear text discusses Eliot as ambassador candidate, Senate collision with claims about Me, Steptoe, and Taft. Mention of Knox relations, presidential influence, and party positions. Contains fragmented names and dates, with debate over appointment and possible political implications.
Suffragist Pageants and Autographs Highlight Society Review
A tangled OCR note describes suffrage pageants, costume displays, and society events. It mentions Miss Richards receiving autographed portals from a chorus of English contemporaries and references to prominent figures like Mrs Price and Louis No Pasker in a late summer social scene.
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Palace Finn
Hague
Pho- Bros
Price
Dupher of
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Rlvern
Tiv
Louis No Pasker
Ny Bnghing
Miss Richards
Orlamas
Ais Wilkins
Stenet
Pape
Glenn Ginn Speaks on Missions and Giving
Former North Carolina governor Glenn Ginn spoke at the First Presbyterian in Camel te about missions. He contrasted pin money with gifts, described slum vices, and cited U S spending on gum, soft drinks, theater, hats, and more totaling about 1.11 billion dollars. last year missions received only about 10 million. A collection raised nearly 1,000,000.
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Coverner
North Carolina
Augisca
Fen
Ida
HR Dlenn
Ner Carolina
First Presbyterian
United States
Ginn
Preacher W W Curry Celebrates 85th Birthday Sermon
The Rev W W Curry marked his 85th birthday with a special service at Universariat Church where he delivered the sermon. Born in Kentucky, he preached in Shelby County in 1844 and served as chaplain of the Fifty third Indiana during the Civil War before years in Washington on the Pension Board. An informal reception is planned at his home 1710 Corcoran Street from 4 to 10 oclock.
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Universariat
John van Schuick
Mr. Curry
Shelby County
Mrr. Curry
Kentucky
Louisiana
Ohio
Indiana
Universalist Church
New Albany
Fifty-third Indiana Regiment
Curry
Washington
Board of Review
Penson Bureau
Corcoran J Street
Lincoln Great Life Portrait At Brentwood Hall
Rev A kb dingas of West Virginix delivered Monday night at Virginan's Hall Brentwood Maryland. He spoke of Abraham Lincoln's birth and early life, noting the lad's deep love for his mother and inherent greatness from the start.
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West Vir' Sinix
Abraham Lincoln
Virginan's Hall
Brentwood
Hugin
Bryan Eyes on 1921 Shively Head List for Dems
A Nebraskan confidant outlines William Jennings Bryan’s post defeat views and possible 1921 Democratic lineup. He expects Bryan not to seek the nomination again but to back the official nominee, with hopefuls like Indiana Senator-elect Surgdy and Oregon Senator Chamberlain seen as progressive allies. Bryan reportedly plans to write and lecture while theologizing over Catholic defections that hurt his vote, and his friends caution him against blaming his political theory.
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Harmon
Ohio
Surgdy
Chamberlain
Oregon
John Burke
Champ Che
Missouri
House of Representatives
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Shallenberger
Nebraska
Gov
Marshall
Indiana
Glass
Dangers of Patent Medicines Warn Against Pneumonia Risk
An article warns that using patent medicines weakens the body and enables pneumonia and consumption. It argues that many cough cures rely on nerve-deadening drugs, and promotes Father John’s Medicine as non alcoholic and non patent to treat throat, lung, coughs, and colds.
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John
Senate Opens With Whispered Assignments For New Congress
Speculation swirls on Senate committee posts as thirteen new members join the chamber. Key talks place Root in two major panels including finance and military affairs, with vacancies and promotions reshaping leadership on appropriations and judiciary.
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Illinois
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Iowa
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Committee On Appropriations
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Minnesota
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Crane
Committee On Rules
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Rhode Island Delegation to Inauguration Named
Rhode Island will be represented at the Washington inauguration by Gov and Mrs Pothier, Secretary of State Bennett, Treasurer Read, Attorney General Greenough, Speaker Burchar, and the governor’s military staff. They will depart Providence on Tuesday March 2.
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Washington
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R. B. Burchar
House of Representatives
Woman Tries to Die After Doctor Orders Operation
Hertha Adams, 22, at 3 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, attempted suicide by gas with a rubber tube in her mouth after learning she must undergo an operation. Police and hospital staff revived her at Casualty Hospital. she begged the doctor to let her die. This was her second visit to Casualty in a month.
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Uste
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Afteen
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Casualty Hospital
Japanese and American tensions spark calls for harmony
Tatsubo Ito, a leading member of Japan's Sui Yukai party, told Goleit Kwai Society members in New York that post Russo-Japanese War sentiment has sparked anti Japanese feeling among unions. He urged teaching Americans there is nothing to fear from Japanese and urged cross cultural harmony to resolve Pacific coast tensions.
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New York
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Sui Yukai Party
Japan
Imperial Parliament
America
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Nnions
Pacife
Pacific
Fight to Begin on Marines in Navy Appropriation Debate
Senate debates a provision to restore Marines to regular crews on battleships, reversing Roosevelt's order. Navy officials say the move followed regular channels and echoed past recommendations by Admiral Converse and Admiral Pillsbury. House action struck the provision. Gen. Kiefer argued it curbed presidential powers. Senate Hale-led committee restored the paragraph.
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Bureau of Navigation
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Converse
Admiral Pillsbury
Secretary of Navy
Metcalf
House
Gen. Kiefer
Hale
Storms Across the Midwest and South Paralyze Texas and Ohio
A northwest gale felled structures in Texas damaging a church and injuring several, while a sweeping blizzard in the southwest drops frigid air and furthers power and rail disruptions. In Ohio a severe sleet storm cripples telegraph and railway communications and leaves towns in darkness.
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Dick Harris
Magéie Bennett
Dallas
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Western Union Telegraph Service
Kansas City
Chicago
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Oklahoma
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Ohio
Sandusky
P A Young Still Critical In Indiana Representative's Secretary
Peter A. Young private secretary to Representative Barnhart of Indiana lies critically ill at home 404 New Jersey avenue southeast from pneumonia. His wife and brother in law stay by his side. Since Friday his temperature has not fallen below 100 degrees until yesterday when it reached 105? The report notes little hope for recovery and lists accompanying family supporters.
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Representative Barnhart
Indiana
New Jersey Avenue Southeast
Inna
U S A Envoys Cite Cuba Evacuation Boosting South American Trust
Dr E B Rowe, head of the U S delegation to the Pan American Scientific Congress, reports a rapid shift in South American sentiment toward the United States. He notes improved cooperation prospects, lessons from Cuba's evacuation, and a growing belief in continental solidarity and pacific aims.
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Bacon
Washington
Rowe
South America
Cuba
Venezuela
Langley Prize Awarded to Wrights for Aerodromics
The Smithsonian Board of Regents awards the Langley medal to Wilbur and Orville Wright for advancing aerodromics and proving the practicality of flight by man. A committee on award chaired by Octave Chanute names Bell, Squier, Brashear, and Mean as distinguished members. The medal, designed by J C Chaplain, features a seated female figure with a torch and knowledge scroll, and bears Per Orbem on the obverse.
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Langley
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Octave Chanute
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Alexander Graham Bell
George O. Squier
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Allegheny
James Mean
Aeronautical Annual
Boston
J. C Chaplain
Paris
French Academy
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Eulogies of Congressmen Pay Tributes to Whyte Parker Brick
A special House session eulogized three late lawmakers: Senator William Pinkney Whyte of Maryland died March 17, Representative William K. Parker of South Dakota died June 6, and Representative Abraham L. Brick of Indiana died April 7. Fifteen speakers delivered tributes, with addresses by Indiana and Maryland lawmakers praising Whyte as a Maryland icon and honoring Brick’s life and public service. A statue-like reading of poetry followed for Brick, and post notices note free want ads in the paper.
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Maryland
William K. Parker
South Dakota
Abraham L. Brick
Indiana
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Granna
North Dakota
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Ohio
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Whyte
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Talbott
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Pennsylvania Railways Sees Surge in Trespassing Fatalities and Arrests
Reports from the Pennsylvania Railroad general offices show 1 57 trespassers killed and 791 injured on the system east and west of Pittsburgh in a year, with 322 killed in 1907. The data prompt calls for substantial penalties for trespass and note rising arrests for trespassing, fake abduction, and illegal train riding, reflecting increasing offenses over 1907 and 1908.
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Taxicab Strike Deferred After Conference Request
Taxi operators say they will not strike until they receive a hearing on the wage scale. They claim organization and demand an agreed salary with a twenty per cent raise. The company, represented by J Fickling, remains silent as the delay continues past Tuesday. Gasoline provision by operators is rejected.
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Venezuelan envoy praises protection pact and Curacao rail news
Reports from Willemstad Curacao say the US collier Biulve from Colon delivering coal to warships had not arrived by afternoon. Venezuela lifts decree blocking small geese traffic with Curacao. In Washington, Venezuelan envoy Pani welcomes protection pacts with US and hopes for resumption of diplomatic ties. Also: Raymond L Corbin 19 of 3241 N Street NW jailed after allegedly robbing Harry O'Brien of a $15 railroad ticket and assaulting him at Lafayette Square. driver aided by Officer Helms.
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Beresford Loses Command In Channel Fleet Reshuffle
London announces Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will vacate Channel fleet command on March 2 and his ships join the second division of the main fleet under Vice Admiral May. Archibald Milne shifts to second in command, signaling Beresford’s practical retirement on half pay amid political controversy.
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