Congress and Police Committee Weigh Police Force Increase
Chairman Gardner of Michigan led a discussion on the District of Columbia police strength and an anticipated appropriations request. Members debated emergency funding and whether to add patrolmen, citing crime concerns and comparisons to other cities as justification for potential expansion.
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Gardner Favora
District of Columbia
House
Cormittee
Natrohnen
Cesary
Dastrict
Sotke
Gardner
Charina
Tie
Corie
Washington
Chiles
Maj Sylvester
Reports of minor thefts in northwest city streets
Police logged several petty thefts over the past two weeks in northwest Washington. Reported break ins include rooms entered, clothing, jewelry, gloves, a feather boa, and a pocketbook theft case linked to a man named John M. Harris, who rented a room Feb 14 and left with a trunk. Merchants in the Ninth precinct reported shop chests opened and goods taken.
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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 1904 Case
Nella Webster Flack of Jersey City obtained a decree of annulment against Herman Fleck a New York poultry merchant. She alleged engagement and marriage on the same day in December 1904 and that Fleck had a prior marriage to another woman. The decree followed testimony and the arrest of Fleck in Jersey City on a bigamy charge.
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Jersey City
Nella Webster Flack
City
Herman Fleck
New York
Gould 7
Mra
Freck
Peck
Chehin
Pinkerton Fund Proposal Sparks Women’s Protection Debate
An observer recounts activists urging a Pinkerton fund to patrol streets at night to protect women after a saloonkeeper’s plea. Investigations touch on robbery claims and police involvement as supporters press for action despite denials and unclear outcomes.
Ingalls for Referendum Boosts Ohio Democrat Position
Ingalls calls the referendum bill an opportunity for Ohio Democrats to solidify support. He cites past actions by Senator Foraker and the Rogers streetgate controversy to argue a shift toward broader Democratic unity. The talk centers on influencing the legislature and rallying party strength for the measure.
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Ohio
Duectaa
New York Central
Wus
Mms
Senitor Foraker
Cine Conal Fey Art
le Sant
Ingalle
Democrate of
Ora
Ingislature
Prominent Patent Remedies Promoting Health Claims
An article segment reviews epidemic fears and promotes Hood’s Pills and Sarsaparillin as strengthening tonics. It cites claimed benefits for recovery from winter illness, urging readers to obtain a bottle and mentions widespread use in the United States.
No Army Vivisection Controversy Sparks Public Debate
In a nationwide uproar against vivisection a surgeon group claims animals including guinea pigs are sacrificed to obtain antitoxins for diphtheria vaccines. Medical authorities insist animals are anesthetized and die only under medical need, while the public questions ethics amid protests and historical debate on scientific progress.
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Uncle Sam
Sam
Waman
Army
Evry
Mansuman
Weatherbound figures push toward storms and warm trend
Fragmented forecast from Dent area shows rising winds and rain or snow across the region with eastward storm movement. Central heavy rainfall expected over Gulf to Atlantic coasts, with warmer conditions in the Southeast and cooler air near the Rockies, plus brisk to strong northeasterly winds along the Atlantic coast.
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Agripline Wertier
Wolington
Pitsburg
Girtrid
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 Submitted To Senate
President Roosevelt sent the draft arbitration treaty with France for Senate advice and consent. Signed at the State Department by Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand, it mirrors Hay era treaties with Britain Germany and others. The new measure seeks Senate approval before submitting disputes to The Hague and aims to render earlier treaties operative. Secretary Root plans similar treaties with multiple nations to standardize arbitration.
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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 Urges Beer Amid Alcohol Debate In Congress
Wisconsin representative Kusterman testified before the House Judiciary Committee opposing the Littlefeld bill and defending beer as a constitutional right. A Washington Women’s Christian Temperance Union delegation opposed him, and he recounted a railroad tale and lobster anecdote to argue happiness may justify liquor, while temperance advocates remained unmoved.
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Kusterman
Wisconsin
House Judiciary Committee
Woman Christian Temperance Tutor
Washington
Rusterman
Iit
Boutell to Boom Cannon in House Session
Discussion of Uncle Joe Cannon and the thirteenth census marks a busy House day. Boutell and McGavin feature in proceedings while a Cannon campaign song and chorus energize the scene amid anticipated debates on military and administrative measures. Cannon's candidacy looms large as party remarks unfold.
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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
Bankers oppose Aldrich bill at New York meeting
The New York State Bankers Association council at the Union League Club declared against the Aldrich finance. They disapproved the bond secured emergency currency and demanded a stable currency based on bank assets as outlined 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
Fowler Bill Dominates May Congressional Hearing
The May session centered on the Fowler bill with Democratic and Republican members debating currency reform. The Towler plan faced delays as Republicans sought a unified stance amid minority abstention, while J Gage and Conant prepare to address the Banking and Currency Committee on the currency issue at tomorrow’s hearing.
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Loase
House
Towle
Towler
Sittin
Fowler
Republi An
Pow
Jey
Tony
le Mas Desire Taman J Gage
Teasury
Barks A Conant
New York
Niagara Falls Hearing on Scenic Beauty and Power Use
Advocates petition the House Rivers and Harbors Committee to amend the Burton act of 19% to protect Niagara Falls scenery from commercial encroachment. Testimony covers water rights for power above the falls, lower river limits, and secretary of war permit discretion. Representatives cite capital loss and contract fulfillment, while speakers include Gen Francis Greene of the Lower Niagara River Power and Water Supply Co and geologist Winthrow Spencer with depth and flow figures.
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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
Amend Aldrich Hill Currency Amendment Debated in Senate
Senator Brown of Nebraska proposes a 6 percent amendment to the Aldrich currency bill requiring national banks to pay interest on deposits with earnings retained in the Treasury. Mr Stone of Missouri also offered an amendment to retire circulating notes at one tenth of total notes signed. In the chamber voices mock the clipping of dog details as a side comment amid the tense discussion.
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Brown
Nenmaka
Stone
Missouri
Winitine
Senate Inter
Randy Pikes
Bigamist Keneels Sentenced After Mercy Plea
Special to The Washington Post from New York dated February 11. Keneels, a man with five wives, stood before County Judge Dike begging for mercy but received the maximum four years and six months in Sing Sing. The judge denounced his long pattern of bigamy across Chicago Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn and warned that no woman should trust him with property or herself.
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Washington Post
New York
Dike
Marx Zolna
Poland
Dihe
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Railway Chief Engineer Carll Vies For President Post
The forthcoming meeting of CapHal Traction Co directors weighs who should lead as president. Key figures include Chief Engineer D S Carll and director George F Hamilton, with Henry Hurt acting president candidate if needed. Edward J Steilwager and others express reluctance to take the top job without stockholder support. Hurt would serve temporarily until stockholders decide.
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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
Charge land frauds. Helena Dunt Feb 17 convention action
In Helena Dunt on February 17 a Northwestern mining men convention debated the Sinfelter situation and resolved to send a committee to Washington to request a special message to Congress. A report charged gross fraud and collusion in Northern Pacific land classifications, alleging the railroad secured vast timber and mineral lands, with a call for relief from Congress and censure of forest reserve administration.
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Helena
Nortawestern
Washington
Congress
Congress Forest Reserve Administration
Senator Latimer in critical condition after operation
Senator Latimer of South Carolina was rushed to Providence Hospital after a sudden illness led to an emergency operation for what doctors believed to be appendicitis. He remains in critical condition with doctors hopeful for recovery but unable to forecast the outcome.
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Senator Latimer
South Carolina
Providence
Latimer
Wik Cise
Lathner
Wields Knife On Rival In Quarrel In A Building
Otto Fliebinger, a German language instructor aged 29, and Claudia Serviere were involved in a fatal knife assault at a northwest Washington building on Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue. Serviere suffered nine wounds and is hospitalized. Fliebinger was arrested after being seized by officers at the scene.
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Otto Fliebinger
Claudia Serviere
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 PRESENT TO POLICE CHIEF
Special to The Washington P New York Tech 17 Police Tievenant William Kennel in charge of the detail at the mayoral office obtained permission from Police Commissioner Wingnem to day to accept a gift sent by the Count and Countess Szechenyi just before they sailed. The gift features amethyst waistcoat buttons cuff buttons and shirt studs sent to city hall. Kennel believes the couple sent the gift in essence to the city hall and kept them hidden to avoid reporters while they visited for their marriage license.
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Washington P
New York Tech
Tievenant
Fashion Talk Sparks Odd Shoe Debate in Men’s Column
In a humorous exchange, Mr Stubb comments on bulldog shoes returning to fashion as the latest men’s styles are reviewed. Maria questions John about the footwear while the couple jokes about who wears the shoes in the grip.
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Chicaenows
Mr Stubb
Stubb
John
Signs of Prosperity at Brown Shea Company
The Brown Shea Company of St Louis reports January shipments up by 110000 dollars over 1907 and year 1907 gains. capacity expanded with two brick factories each 60 by 319 feet and three stories, forming thirteen plants on seventeen acres. Capital stock grows from 2100000 to 3000000 dollars. leading brands White Hoar Kheen for men and women and Brown Blue Ribbon Rheen for boys and girls earn top prizes at world fairs. orders backlogged earlier but now fulfilled, stock over one million dollars, aiming to fill 95 to 100 percent of orders. Merchants are invited to visit the White House on Washington Avenue at Seventeenth Street.
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Brown Shea Company
Lowa
Thev Lave
Lories
Paat Vaar
Mises
Mound City
Et Loula
White House
Washington Avenue
Hevensteenth Street
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