Spooner Announces Irrevocable Retirement From Public Life
In a formal letter Senator John Spooner declares retirement from public life at the end of his current term, March 3, 1909, citing private duties and a desire to resign while the Wisconsin Legislature is in session. Presidents Roosevelt Taft and other officials express deep regret and praise his service as a leading parliamentary figure and constitutional lawyer.
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Resignation of Senator Spooner Sparks Wisconsin Political Shifts
A wave of sentiment follows Senator Spooner's resignation as colleagues in the Senate express deep regret and praise his abilities. In Wisconsin politics, Halfbreed Republicans led by La Follette face factional splits as potential successors emerge, including Isaac Stephenson and Lieutenant Governor William L. Connor, with other names like Charles W. Webb and Samuel Cook also mentioned.
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Surprise resignation shocks Wisconsin senate race
Milwaukee March 3 The United States Senator John C Spooner Wisconsin has resigned to take effect May 1 causing a political scramble for his seat. Names mentioned include Isaac Stephenson James O Davidson W & Connor Esch A Cooper John Jenkins W W Webb L L Lenroot W H Patten Walter Hauser Joseph W Babcock and others as candidates. La Follette may seek to influence the appointment. The contest becomes the hottest in years with many potential candidates emerging.
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Wisconsin Starts Scramble for Spooner Seat After Resignation
In Marinette multimillionaire timber dealer Isaac Stephenson weighs a bid. Gov. Davidson declines comment on a bid, and Lt. Gov. Connor expresses surprise at Spooner’s resignation. Former contenders La Follette and Lenroot loom as potential candidates, with Cooper and Esch named as possible entrants. Lively legislative maneuvering is anticipated as candidates rush to enter the unexpired term race.
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Archie Roosevelt III Isolated With Diphtheria At White House
The White House bulletin reports Archie Roosevelt, third son of Theodore Roosevelt, has diphtheria and is isolated in the southeast room with strict quarantine. Mrs Roosevelt and a trained nurse care for him as President Roosevelt remains in no danger and social events are canceled.
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International Banking Corp Opens Center Market Branch
The International Banking Corporation plans a Center Market branch at No 1 Wholesale Row adjoining Armour and Co. The facility includes a fire proof vault, burglar proof safes, direct telephone link to the main office, and will be supervised by J Erwin Taft with staff known to dealers. Banking hours will be daily and Saturday with adjustments for market patrons.
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Thaw Case Eyes Lunacy Inquiry Amid Testimony Shuffle
The Thaw trial advances with Mrs. William Thaw expected on the stand to testify about prenatal influences shaping Harry Thaw. District Attorney Jerome will press for a lunacy commission to determine if Thaw is sane, while defense insists the move will fail and vows to keep Thaw free.
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Thaw rebukes the messenger boy and faces trial tensions
Shaw rebukes a messenger for staring at him during the trial, claiming Mr. Jerome failed to prove the criminal charge. Thaw appears tense and irritable, growing thinner and moodier. He avoids church services, receives four letters, mails a manuscript, and has no visitors. A possible prosecution witness from Goldfield, Nev is mentioned, while his counsel largely stays out of sight amid ongoing prep.
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Emmet Memorial Rally Denounces England and Bryce
A large gathering at the Columbia Theater marks the 42nd anniversary of Robert Emmet’s birth with enthusiastic resolutions for Irish freedom. The event condemns James Bryce and warns against a potential Anglo Irish alliance while praising Emmet’s sacrifice and urging U S support for Ireland’s political and commercial independence. The program features Irish songs and readings by notable singers as proceeds aid St Catherine’s Home Sisters of Mercy.
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Injured man dies after fall from streetcar
Fritz Jurgeleit fell from a Capital Traction Company car at Washington Circle near New Hampshire Avenue. He died early today at Emergency Hospital from a fractured skull. Jurgeleit resided at 2396 Virginia Avenue Northwest.
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Nailor Case Explained by City Officials
Sylvester disputes police failure to serve a warrant for Washington Nailor accusing public nuisance saying absence from the city caused the delay. Health Officer Woodward had suggested Nailor boasted of escaping prosecution and urged action.
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Missing Boy Walker Leaves Home After Note From Fairfax Letter
Maj. Samuel H. Walker reports his seventeen year old son Stuart disappeared from his home. A letter postmarked Fairfax Court House, Virginia, says he ran away to seek employment and will not return. Police and family search Virginia and nearby areas suspects he may be hiding in the city or headed to Richmond.
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Weather Conditions U 8 Department Forecast Mar 3
Sunday weather was generally fair nationwide except Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley saw cooler conditions. Temperatures vary slightly, with colder readings in Ohio Valley Lower Lake region and Middle Atlantic. winds mainly northwest to north along coasts. Monday and Tuesday expect mostly fair but cooler over all districts, with fresh winds along several coasts and Lake Michigan light to fresh variable winds. Flood warnings issued for the Alabama region. detailed hourly readings provided for temperatures, humidity, and sunshine.
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Missing United States deputy marshal in Washington
Deputy United States marshal W. C. Conn, a colored man about 40, is reported missing from his home at 1921 Thirteenth Street Northwest since Saturday morning. He carried a $100 paycheck and several official papers. searches at hospitals and among friends yielded no clue. Conn wore a black derby hat gray overcoat and dark suit. Central Office Detective Thomas Hartigan returned Saturday morning from Los Angeles where he testified in the Besold murder trial. Besold was convicted of second degree murder.
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