Spooner to Retire from Senate After Term Ends
Senator Spooner announces irrevocable retirement from public life at end of term March 4 1909 to focus on private duties. President Roosevelt Secretary Taft and others express regret praising his leadership legal skill and service.
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Resignation of Senator Spooner Sparks Wisconsin Politics
The Senate stalwarts praise Spooner's ability courage and public service while discussing the impact of his resignation. Wisconsin politics face a Halfbreed Republican split and a scramble for his Senate seat with names like Isaac Stephenson and Lt. Gov. William Connor among potential successors.
Surprise resignation upsets Wisconsin senate race plans
Washington announced United States Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin has resigned to take effect May 1. The move shocks Wisconsin as the legislature battles to choose a successor with many candidates named including Isaac Stephenson, James Davidson, W H Connor, Esch, A Cooper, J Jenkins, W W Webb, L L Lenroot, W H Patten, and Walter Hauser. Joseph W Babcock is now mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Spooner, and La Follette may try to influence the appointment. The outcome remains uncertain with intra party maneuvering already underway.
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Wisconsin Contenders Eye Spooner Seat After Resignation
The Wisconsin Senate race to fill the unexpired Spooner term heats up as Gov. Davidson refrains from endorsing a candidate and financiers Isaac Stephenson and W L Connor weigh in. Speculation centers on La Follette’s successors with Lenroot and other figures potential entrants. Lively legislative times ahead, with multiple candidates expected.
Archie Roosevelt III quarantined with diphtheria at White House
Official bulletin from Secretary Loeb reports Archie Roosevelt III isolated in the southeast room of the White House with diphtheria. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt remain confident and social events canceled. Dr. Rixey oversees antitoxin treatment with a trained nurse. only Archie’s room is quarantined.
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Bank in Center Market Opens Branch This Week
International Banking Corporation will open a Center Market branch at No 1 Wholesale Row next to Armour & Co. James L. Parsons oversaw extensive renovations. J Rerwin Taft will supervise with a local staff known to dealers. The branch will have a fire proof vault and burglar proof safes and a direct telephone line to the main office. Banking hours are daily until 3 and Saturday until 8.
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Thaw trial drama shifts to mother testimony this week
The Thaw murder trial faces a new dramatic turn as Mrs. William Thaw is expected to testify on prenatal influences shaping Harry Thaw. District Attorney Jerome plans further expert testimony while a potential lunacy commission is debated, with Thaw asserting no fear of such an inquiry and claiming he will be free within a month.
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Thaw rebukes messenger boy and mood shifts during trial
The article notes Harry Thaw scolding a messenger boy to stop staring, then describing his tense, irritable condition and waning health amid the trial. It mentions his limited prison routine, four letters in the morning, mailing a manuscript, and no visitors, with a report on a potential prosecution witness from Goldfield, Nev.
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Memorial Emmet Day Urges Ireland Freedom and Defies Bryce
A packed Columbia Theater memorial for Robert Emmet's birth anniversary heard United Irish societies press a pro Ireland program. Thomas Keating denounced James Bryce and warned Americans against a closer Anglo Irish alliance while praising Emmet and urging stronger commercial ties with American republics. The event supported Sisters of Mercy at St Catherine's Home with Irish song and oratory.
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Injured man dies after fall from streetcar at Washington Circle
Fritz Jurgeleit died at Emergency Hospital after a fall from a Capital Traction Company car at Washington Circle near New Hampshire avenue. He suffered a skull fracture and resided at 2396 Virginia Avenue Northwest.
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Nailor Case Explained as Absence Delays Warrant Service
Police Superintendent Sylvester states warrant for Washington Nailor, a business man accused of maintaining a public nuisance, was not served due to Nailor’s absence from the city. He declines to comment on Health Officer Woodward’s recommendation unless provided through official channels. Woodward claimed Nailor boasted of escaping prosecution.
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Missing Boy Walker Leaves Home in Fairfax Search Continues
Maj Samuel H Walker former Metropolitan Police chief seeks his seventeen year old son Stuart W Walker who vanished from his home on B Street Northeast. A letter from Fairfax Court House Virginia says the boy ran away to seek work and will not return. Police and family suspect he is hiding in the city or has gone to Richmond while ongoing searches continue.
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Weather conditions shift across UK and Atlantic regions
Weather bulletin from the Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington reports generally fair weather across the country on Sunday with light snows in the Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley. Cold in Ohio Valley and Lower Lake region, warmer trend elsewhere, rising temps. North to northwest winds along coastlines, fresh to strong on several coasts. Monday and Tuesday mostly fair with variable winds. Flood warnings issued for Alabama Tower. Temperature readings and sunshine hours listed. regional city temps included.
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Missing deputy marshal Conn last seen in city with paycheck
W C Conn a colored deputy United States marshal aged about years was reported missing yesterday from his home at 1921 Thirteenth Street NW. He fled Saturday morning with his paycheck for 100 and several official papers. He wore a black derby hat gray overcoat and dark suit. Detectives checked hospitals and questioned friends but could not locate him. Central Office Detective Hartigan had just returned from Los Angeles where he assisted in the Besold murder trial.
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