Burial at Old Home Ends After Prolonged Illness
Physicians at First Believed He Had Appendicitis. He had been in for a week. Hope for him was given up on Wednesday. Family remained at his bedside at the end. He was born July 31, 1851.
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Washington Post
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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
Death of United States Senator Reveals Fragmented Text
A fragmentary OCR segment mentions a dead United States senator and various garbled names. The text shows broken phrases and unreadable sections but indicates a senatorial death and a list of disjointed words. The exact details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
Senate and House Honor Senator Latimer in Impeachment Session
Congress mourns Senator Latimer of South Carolina after his death. Senate to adjourn to noon and a memorial resolution is offered by Senator Tillman. House members are named to attend Latimer’s funeral as condolences are extended from the commission and chambers.
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Senate
Falmard
Everett
Dr. Hair
Walter
Ana
Tillman
Chik
Wilant
Latiumnce
South Carolin
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North Catalina
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Amd Wustermann
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South Gera
Iero
Auatlo
Sunutur Latimer
Lheta
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Littl
Latimer's Seat Open as Colm Bloc Discusses Succession
In Columbia, Feb 0, ongoing discussions follow Latimer's death opening the seat. Lieutenant Gey G. McLean may become governor if Ansel declines the senate. Lt Gov Heyward and several others are named as potential U. S. Senate candidates for the coming primaries.
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Columbia
Enti
Ak Lasimer
Trenaliteet
Sencar
General Assembly
Gary
Staur
le Cuan
Georgetown
Bec
Ansel Waonkl
Gey G. McLean
Latimer Lie
B.C. Heyward
United States Senate
Prunery
Heyward
Thy Lune Tern
Joseph A. McCullough
Greenville
Dobn Dg
Dargan
Slutesnuig
Forteer Gov
Sonn
Gary Hvens
Spartanebure
Henderson
Aiken
Brownsville Case Near End in Senate Debate
The Brownsville affair lingers in the Senate Military Affairs Committee after a ten month wait. A final disposition is expected next Tuesday as debate centers on the President’s dismissal of three colored companies from the Twenty-fifth Regiment. Supporters urge retention. opponents demand removal of all colored troops, while a fourth report may question guilt.
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Brownsville
Senate Committee On Military Affaire
Nul
RPC
Senate
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One Mier
Yoraker
Seyi
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Littlefield Bill Hearing Struck Over Real Option Laws
House Judiciary Committee discusses the Lydefeld bill for federal enforcement of excise laws. Former Internal Revenue Commissioner John W. Yerkes testified for Rare Dirty Interests arguing unconstitutionality. The committee was granted special permission for appearances yesterday.
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House
Lydefeld
Internal Revenue
John W. Yerkes
Militia reform stage in national and district bills debated
The House Committee on Militia debated national mining and district bills with amendments. The measures, introduced in the pavilion, await vetting by committees before passage. An amendment limits annual expenses to five rupees.
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Tir
Miltia Pestertay
National Mining and
Pisictet Sullitia Duis
Diclesteenerson
TRAGK BILL IN HOUSE HARD FIGHT NOW EXPECTED
The district business gains right of way for three sessions as Representative Hepburn questions the sufficiency of proposed company regulation. The street railway bill's fate looms amid impeachment petitions and district committee actions, with debates over transfers and real estate provisions shaping today’s agenda.
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Hepburn
Lobby Charge Over Submarine Bill Splits Naval Panel
In a heated exchange a lobbyist faction accused the Holland submarine firm of pressuring lawmakers via attorneys and campaign contributions to secure naval contracts. The Naval Affairs Committee weighed four submarine proposals, with most members backing more subs over battleships amid talk of a thorough investigation into the lobby’s methods.
Public Utilities Commission debate on district oversight explored
Representative Imn reiterates push for a District Utilities Commission appointed by the President. Supporters argue a three-expert panel could set gas and telephone rates, while West stresses a practical, unanimous solution. Smith seeks inquiry into energy costs amid investor concerns and regulatory reform.
Philippine Commission Expands to Nine Members
The House Committee on Insular Affairs favors adding one member to the Philippine Commission, increasing its size from eight to nine. The bill, introduced by Chatman Cooper and endorsed by Secretary Yat, aims to prevent a vote that could derail the commission by a larger body, though the debate notes concerns about expanding the panel.
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House
Insula
Chatman Cooper
Yatt
Gard
Lawmakers react to Lilley naval probe resolution
Representatives Tawney and Lilley spar over public battle ship funding and an inquiry into alleged improper methods. Dawson Gregg Talbott Loudensinger Bates express uncertainty, while others pledge to publicize or investigate the naval bill matter as details remain unclear.
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Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Lilley
Dawson
Iowa
Gregg
Texas
Talbott
Maryland
Loudensinger
New Jersey
Bates
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Navy
Naval factory confident after exhaustive tests on submarines
Mr Isaac L. Rive, president of Electric Boat, says the Lily resolution was debated by the naval board after exhaustive tests and he is not afraid of competition. He notes submarine torpedoes are ready and that the number to be purchased rests with the government.
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Naval Affairs Committee
New York
Hughes
Naval Board
Secretary of the Navy
Vanps
Newport
Bent Company
Lilley
Jase
Lil State
Lilley Ing
Scbwarine
Ans
Berane
Rae
The
Kotha Esperle
Holland Company
Ake
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Philippines
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Qlcott
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Wie Houge bin
Naval
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Washingon Post
Tech
Isaac L. Rive
Electric Boat Company
Congress
Oost
Campbell cites crime in Washington to colored residents link
Representative Campbell of Kansas told a District Committee subpanel that recent hold ups and attacks on women in Washington were not caused by colored residents. He blamed visiting crooks who gathered for Jamestown expositions, noting some crimes by colored individuals but arguing against sweeping blame. He supported a stringent vagrancy law for the District.
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Campbell
Kansas
Washington
Jamestown
Mr. Campbell
Cty
Chicago
St. Louis
My. Campbell
Post Office Bill Reported By House Committee
A post office bill totaling 250 315 000 was favorably reported to the House Committee on Post offices. The estimate is 4 million less than department projections and 8600 000 more than this year’s appropriation. The $9 million cut includes reductions for railway clerk pay and mail carver pay. Changes proposed in the First Assistant Postmaster General’s office include higher pay for mail carriers and clerks and extended vacations and city free delivery for large towns. The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s office cites 1 006 000 for overestimation of supplies.
Hearings Begin On Liability Bill By Senate Panel
Hearings opened before the Senate Committee on the Knax employers Viatallty hit with Gardiner Lathrap and Judge Alexander P. Humphrey leading testimony. Witnesses urged noting operations of Hannity 1 and interstate workers in hazardous work such as treatment yardmen, commutes, and Lavill. A hearing on the La Follette employers' liability bill Bow te Knox and La Follette reforms was planned to replace a recent unconstitutional aut ruling.
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Senate
Gardiner Lathrap
Atchison, Teneka and
Sante Fe
Alexander P. Humphrey
Louisville
Southern Mailway
Lavill
la Follette
Bow Te Knox
la Follette Uults
There’s a Reason to Try Grape-Nuts After Fatigue
A tired stomach cannot digest well without rest. A brief pause followed by crisp Grape-Nuts and cream is quickly absorbed, restoring vitality. The ad promotes Grape-Nuts as aiding digestion and suggests reading The Road to Wellville in the package.
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Wellville
Indian bill advances in Senate committee debate
Senate committee nears completion on the Indian appropriation bill with a report due next week. House amendments include raising funds for temperance patrols among Indians, sericultural experiments, a special agent for tribal negotiations, and a $30,000 line to irrigate California lands for tribal use. Trust payments and per capite disbursements for Sac and Fox in Oklahoma are also proposed to aid wandering tribes in Utah.
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Senate
House
Secretary of the Interior
California
Oklahoma
Treasury
Utah
Idle Men on Isthmus Face Reductions in Force
The Isthmian Canal Commission trims building, mechanical, and clerical staff while many unemployed workers migrate to the Isthmus amid U S. depression. The commission plans to favor former employees for vacancies, and locals report scarce other work and ample skilled labor to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmiang Canal
Commission
Mitchell for Panama to report on Isthmian labor
John Mitchell, retiring head of the United Mine Workers of America, may be asked by President Roosevelt to travel to Panama and report on labor conditions there. At the White House yesterday, Roosevelt, Taft, and Cal Goethals discussed Isthmian labor. Goethals will sail next week. No decision was reached on Mitchell’s appointment. Jones Bronson Reynolds was also considered for the task.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Panama
Taft
Cal Goethals
Mitchell
Jones Bronson Reynolds
Chicago
Washington
Resolutions on Unemployment forwarded to Congress by secretary
The St Louis convention resolutions urge federal action to combat unemployment. They call for equal support for industry workers, land for colonization, tools and seeds, and public works funded by a $150000 waterways program. Signers include Buds How, Low Taco Coxer, Allard, Reitman, James, Harvey, and others.
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Congress
Eilis
Couden
Jobn Bile
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James Buds How
F. Lows
Fowler Bill Nears Passage In Banking Committee
The Fowler currency bill held the House Banking and Currency Committee’s attention across two sessions yesterday and will be resumed today. Some committee members expect Chairman Fowler to be authorized to report favorably, with individuals free to support or oppose it and propose amendments on the floor.
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Fowler
House
Oropnyse
New Mexico Territory Personal Injury Resolution Advances
The House Committee on Territories yesterday moved a favorable report on a resolution seeking annulment by Congress or by the New Mexico territorial legislature of certain personal injury cases. The measure aims to remove obstacles to recovery for injured individuals and reduce barriers to legal recourse.
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House Territories Committee
House Committee On Territores
Congress
Legislative Assembly of the Perriory of
New Mexico
Geiteg
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claims Digestive Help
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach war within the body. It asserts the pills digest 3000 grains of food, are endorsed by leading physicians, harmless, and inexpensive at 8 cents. sample requests directed to F. A. Stuart Co., 150 Stuart Building, Marshall, Mich.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshal, Mich
Eight Hour Day Bill Faces Adverse Committee Report
The House Labor Committee nears a Gardner bill to enforce an eight hour day on all government project work. A majority of the committee is expected to report adversely. The bill would levy a 25 daily penalty for any worker exceeding eight hours, including work by sub contractors.
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House Committee On Labor
Gardner
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