Congress and Police Committee Weigh Police Force Increase
House Appropriations members debated adding officers for Washington police amid a growing crime wave. Chairman Gardner of Michigan urged careful inquiry before funding up to a larger force, citing emergency needs and comparisons with other cities while awaiting district commissioners' judgment.
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Gardner Favora
District of Columbia
House
Cormittee
Natrohnen
Cesary
Dastrict
Sotke
Gardner
Charina
Tie
Corie
Washington
Chiles
Maj Sylvester
Washington Og
Esterday
Algorel
Sennate
Gunprop
Ritma Fund
Congress
Minor theft reports sweep Somers area
Police logged several small thefts in the Somers district over two weeks. Incidents include entries through hotel rooms and residences on Uf and Northwest streets, with items such as jewelry, clothing, a feather boa, gloves, and a pocketbook reported stolen. A suspect named John M Harris tied to a separate trunk theft is being pursued, and merchants in the Ninth precinct reported shop show cases opened with goods stolen.
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Burke Linco
Fletellenth
Nort West
Valin G Webler
Corcoran Street
Leen
Scott
John M . Harris
Dr Scott
Paltve
Mda
Geses de Thage
Sandy Night
Ninth Precinct
Fleck Marriage Annulled In Jersey City Decree
Nellia Webster Flack of Jersey City had her marriage to Herman Fleck a New York poultry merchant annulled by Justices Gould. The decree followed Flack’s claim of a prior engagement and a second marriage by Fleck to a woman named Miller, prompting her to seek relief and Fleck's arrest for bigamy in January 1905.
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Jersey City
Nellia Webster Flack
Herman Fleck
New York
Gould
Fieck
Peck
Alma
Pinkerton fund proposal amid saloon fear for women protection
An observer recalls a plan to raise funds through a Pinkerton patrol to protect women on the street. He describes an attack denial and reports a robbery near Center Market. Police involvement and a talk with the police chief are noted as part of the aftermath.
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Teilor Pest
Bing Pinkerton
Saul
Polles
Seventh Street
Ingalls Sees Ohio Referendum Opportunity for Democrats
Ingalls urged that the referendum bill before the legislature offers Democrats in Ohio a chance to solidify support. He referenced Senator Foraker and criticized streetcar monopolies while arguing the bill could restructure political stance and strengthen Democratic positioning ahead of the vote.
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Ohio
Duectaa
New York Central
Wus
Mms
Senitor Foraker
Cine Conal Fey Art
le Sant
Ingalle
Democrate of
Ora
Ingislature
Epidemic of Grip Prompts Patent Medicine Pitch
An early 20th century ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as remedies for grip and general ill effects. The copy emphasizes strengthening rather than weakening the body, urging readers to purchase the products today. It mentions Hemrdy and Vandorester as part of the dubious testimonials and promotes a broad cure claimed to restore wealth and health.
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USA
Guinea Pigs Against Humans in Medical Vivisection Debate
In the public debate over vivisection, doctors defend animal testing as vital for cures and vaccines while anti vivisectionists condemn animal suffering. The article cites guinea pigs used to develop an antitoxin for diphtheria and notes anesthetics mitigate pain, but argues sacrifices occur for human benefit. It references Surgeon General Waman and government scientists and highlights that most medical knowledge arose from animal experimentation.
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Evry
Mansuman
Weather and storm outlook from Dent of Agripline Wertier Gn
A dense weather forecast fragment discusses rapidly rising winds, flood stages, precipitation type, and regional impacts across the United States from the Plains to the Gulf States. It mentions storms near the Ohio area, river levels in Wabash and Tennessee valleys, and varying temperatures with stronger winds along the Atlantic coast. The report notes a shifting storm center toward the Ohio Valley and Rocky Mountain region with a possibility of snow and rain in several zones.
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Agripline Wertier
Wolington
Pitsburg
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Arad
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Tennes
Hanass
Rocke Mountains
Ha Lake
Reg
Somemkar
Impor
Oslo Valles
Atlantic States
Sortheim
Hs Caun
Romar Mountain
Plains States
Roder
Gulf States
Lake Michigan
Uesdlay
New Arbitration Treaty With France Signed at State Department
President Roosevelt sent the draft arbitration treaty to the Senate for advice and consent. Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand signed the document at the State Department after prior negotiations with France and parallels to Hay era treaties with Britain Germany and others. The aim is to remove later Senate objections by outlining subject matter before submission to the permanent court at The Hague and to extend similar treaties with additional nations to render former pacts operative.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Asterday
France
United States
State Department
Rootard
Jusserand
John Hay
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Izerland
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Norway
Mexico
Permanent Court of Arbitraton
Hague
Rool
Boot
Root Wil
Taly
Switzerland
Trealias
Kusterman Praises Beer as He Opposes Prohibition Bill
Wisconsin representative Kusterman defended beer on the House Judiciary Committee amid opposition from prohibition advocates. A rally of Women’s Christian Temperance Union members attended, turning backs as he argued happiness and liberty justify beer, recounting a naval tale and a lobster anecdote to urge keeping beer in interstate commerce.
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Kusterman
Wisconsin
House Judiciary Committee
Woman Christian Temperance Tutor
Washington
Rusterman
Iit
Boutell to Boom Cannon in Thirteenth Census Year
A House bus day centers on Representative Boutell of Illinois and Uncle Joe Cannon with the thirteenth census. Democrats plan remarks on a presidential nominee as the 36th anniversary of Cannon’s first House speech is marked. The session includes debate on a training bill for the next Congress and Cannon's campaign rhythm with Mc Gavin’s song.
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Joe’ Cannon
Henry Sherman Boutell
Hlinois
Cannon
Tilnole
Boutell
Crime Packer
Conia
Axamionten
Clyit
Uncle Joe" Cannons
Aong
McGavin
Poot Lawreate
Tll Hala
Cane
Lie House
Epelon
Mi MreGavin
Fle
Tiinols
New York bankers oppose Aldrich finance plan
The New York State Bankers Association council meeting at Union League Club declared against the Aldrich bill. Bankers from every county met and adopted a resolution disapproving the plan for a bond secured emergency currency and demanding a static currency based on bank assets as advocated by the American Bankers Association currency commission.
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New York
New York State Bankers’ Association
Aldrich Finance
Union League Club
Currency Commission
American Bankers’ Association
May report Fowler bill shapes currency debate in Congress
The House Banking and Currency Committee faced a largely excluded minority as the currency bill moved to a Republican conference. Leaders expect a Towler proposal and Fowler bill compromise to be reported to the full committee, with hearings by Tony J. Gage and Conant on finance tapes drawing broad attendance.
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Loase
House
Towle
Towler
Sittin
Tadiy
Fowler
Republian
Fowle
Tony
Taman J Gage
Teasury
Barks A Conant
New York
Houve Committee On Banking
Niagara Falls Hearing on Scenic Beauty and Power Use
Advocates contest the Burton act of 19% aiming to preserve Niagara Falls scenery from commercial encroachment. A House Rivers and Harbors hearing reviewed expanding protections for the lower river below the rapids, while permitting officials to regulate water use for power. Representatives from Lower Niagara River Power and Water Supply Co and the Nile Association spoke of equity, contracts, and sentimental concerns, with geologists offering data on water depth and the falls’ energy impact.
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House
Burton
Niagara Falls
Secretary of War
Great Falls
Harbora
Fhey
Francis Greene
Lower
Magar River
New York
Wto Cal
Winthrow
Would Amend Aldrich Hill and Currency Provisions
Senator Brown of Nenmaka moves amendment to the Aldrich currency bill requiring national banks to pay interest on deposits and retain the balance in a government guarantee. Mr Stone of Missouri proposes another amendment. The dialogue includes stray comic interjections about dogs and pumpkin pie revealing a chaotic floor scene with little clear action.
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Senator Brown
Brown
Nenmaka
Stone
Missouri
Senate Inter
Bigamist Keneels Sentenced to Four Years Four and a Half
Special to The Washington Post reports New York February 11. Keneels a five time bigamist from Chicago Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn faced Judge Dike pleading for mercy as he shed tears. Judge Dike condemned the crime and sentenced the defendant to Sing Sing for not less than four years nor more than four years and six months.
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Washington Post
New York
Dike
Marx Zolna
Poland
Dihe
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Hurt May Head Railway Chief Engineer Carll Named Favorite
Chief Engineer D S Carll and director George F Hamilton are discussed for the CapHal Traction presidency at tomorrow s meeting. Henry Hurt favors Carll as president and would serve as acting president until stockholders decide. Other directors Edward J Steilwager and Hamilton weigh options while Hurt would back the majority vote.
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George Dunlop
CapHal ‘Traction Company
Bocha
Henry Hurt
Hurt
D S Carll
Gengstal
Carll
Pal Lefi
Cail
Lyne
George F Dam
Hag Hern
Arked Whetter
Edward J Steilwager
Union Trust Company
M. Hamilton
Land Fraud Charges Highlight Western Mining Convention
Helena Dunt reports from a convention where Western mining men blasted alleged land frauds tied to the Northern Pacific land grants. A committee will petition Washington for a special message to Congress and relief, amid calls to censure the railroad and seek forest land reforms.
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Helena
Nortawestern
Washington
Congress
Congress Forest Reserve Administration
Senator Latimer in Critical Condition After Surgery
Senator Latimer of South Carolina underwent an emergency operation at Providence Hospital for acute abdominal illness believed to be appendicitis. Doctors report the operation was necessary and hope for recovery, but the outcome remains uncertain. Latimer, 57, has been ill for several days prior to Sunday.
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Senator Latimer
South Carolina
Providence
Latimer
Wik Cise
Lathner
German professor slashes rival in building strike
Otto Fliebinger, a 29 year old Berlitz German instructor, fatally wounds Rune Clausius Servere, 31, in a quarrel on Fourteenth Street NW. Servere is hospitalized with nine wounds, including a severed left artery, as police arrest Fliebinger after a violent confrontation in the building.
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Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Otto Fitckings
Rune Clausius
Berlitz School of Languages
New York
Notive Northwert
McCrary
Metraig
Clasten
Ils
Av ‘Berviere
McCrays
Fickinger
Iowa
Bodil
Teamt
Straytor
Seriere
Serviere
Szechenyis Grateful For City Hall Gift Containing Amethyst Accessories
Special to The Washington P New York Tech reports William Kennel in charge of the detail at the city office obtained permission from Police Commissioner Wingnem to accept a present sent by the Count and Countess Szecheny just before they sailed. The gift, amethyst waistcoat buttons cuff buttons and shirt studs, was sent to city hall. Kennel notes the couple were escorted in and out of the building without reporters seeing them during their marriage license visit.
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Washington P
New York Tech
Tievenant
Bulldog shoes fashion resurfaces in men’s style column
In a playful exchange Mr Stubb reads of bulldog shoes coming back in style. Mrs Stubb questions the claim with incredulity while a puzzled Maria responds to John about the details. The fragment hints at a humorous dialogue on fashion trends.
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Chicaenows
Mr Stubb
Stubb
John
Signs of Prosperity for Brown Shea Company in 1908
The Brown Shea Company of 81 Lowa reports January shipments up eleven thousand dollars over 1907 and a nine thousand dollar rise for the year. They have built two large brick factories, expanded to seventeen acres, raised capital stock to three million dollars, and pride themselves on White Horseen and Blue Ribbon brands. They boast top prizes at the St Louis World Fair and Jamestown Exposition, with manufacturing stock over a million dollars and a promise to fill 95 to 100 percent of orders. Merchants are invited to visit the White House on Washington Avenue at Hsverenth Street.
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Lowa
Tlev Lave
Lories
Paat Vaar
Mises
Mound City
el Loula
White House
Washington Avenue
Heverseenth Street
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