Spooner Announces Resignation From Senate
John Spooner states retirement is irrevocable and departs public life after his present term ends March 3, 1909. He cites duty, private obligations, and Senate service as cost, while President Roosevelt Taft and other officials voice regret and praise his parliamentary leadership.
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Resignation of Senator Spooner Sparks Wisconsin Fallout
The Senate pauses as warnings and regrets pour in from colleagues including Lodge Foraker Depew and Hale. Wisconsin politics churns with La Follette’s Halfbreed factions split and potential successors like Isaac Stephenson and William Connor named amid a crowded field.
Spooner resignation shocks Wisconsin politics in 190?
Milwaukee dispatch reports United States Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin resigns effective May 1, prompting a heated gubernatorial and legislative battle over his successor. Names mentioned include Isaac Stephenson and Joseph W Babcock among others. The contest promises to be the hottest in years with La Follette aiming to influence the appointment and party factions gearing up for a long struggle.
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Wisconsin pondered choices for Spooner successor
Rumors swirled as Gov Davidson and Lieut Gov Connor weighed runs for the unexpired Spooner seat. Isaac Stephenson of Marinette hinted he would consider if offered but did not commit. Other names, including Cooper and Esch, surfaced as possible contenders while La Follette’s replacement loomed. Lively legislative maneuvering was anticipated.
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Archie Roosevelt III Quarantined With Diphtheria At White House
White House bulletin reports Archie Roosevelt third son of the President isolated in the southeast room with diphtheria. Mrs Roosevelt nurses him with a trained nurse and doctors say he is not seriously ill. All social events canceled. only one room quarantined. President appears untroubled and continues official duties as usual.
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International Banking Corp Opens Center Market Branch
The International Banking Corporation will open a new branch at No 1 Wholesale Row in Center Market on Thursday. James L Parsons has prepared the premises with fire proof vaults and burglar proof safes under Washington manager J Rerwin Taft. The branch will operate daily with extended hours and a dedicated telephone line to the main office, serving market dealers and patrons.
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Thaw Trial Sees Mother on Stand In Lunacy Debate
In New York this week the Thaw murder trial nears a dramatic moment with the anticipated testimony of Harry Thaw's mother Mrs William Thaw It is alleged the defense plans to question her on prenatal influences shaping his nervousness and sleeplessness Dr Evans and other physicians will testify as the judge rules on admissible expert opinion Jerome may seek a lunacy commission to determine Thaws current mental state The defense dismisses such moves as unfounded while Thaw disputes a published report of dismissing his wife from the prison mentioning a dentist visit and a tense exchange with his wife during the procedure
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Thaw objects to the messenger and trial tension grows
Shaw rebuked a messenger boy for staring and questioned Jerome's proof of the criminal charge. Thaw showed irritability and gloom, thinning face and reduced appetite during the trial. He avoided church services, received four letters, sent a manuscript in a large package to Warden Flynn, and had no visitors. A possible prosecution witness from Goldfield, Nev, was mentioned, while counsel largely stayed out of sight.
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Memorial celebrates Emmet as United Irish rally denounces Bryce
Enthusiastic attendees at the Columbia Theater commemorate Robert Emmet’s birth anniversary with resolutions demanding Ireland’s freedom and warning Americans against James Bryce. Speakers condemn an Anglo Irish alliance, praising Irish resilience and calling for closer US links with American republics. The charity event benefits Sisters of Mercy at St Catherine’s Home.
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Injured man dies after fall from capital traction car
Fritz Jurgeleit fell from a Capital Traction Company car as it sounded Washington Circle at New Hampshire avenue Saturday evening. He died at Emergency Hospital early this morning from a fractured skull. Jurgeleit resided at 2396 Virginia avenue Northwest.
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Nailor Case Explained Police Say Warrant Not Served
Sylvester, Superintendent of Police, states the warrant for Washington Nailor was not served due to Nailor’s absence from the city. He defends the police, saying any dereliction cited by Health Officer Woodward stems from Nailor’s absence and offers to provide a fuller statement if Commissioners request it. Woodward had claimed Nailor boasted of evading prosecution.
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Missing Boy Writes Home From Fairfax Court House
Maj. Samuel H. Walker seeks his seventeen year old son Stuart W. Walker who disappeared from his Washington D C home Friday morning. A letter postmarked Fairfax Court House Va says the boy ran away to seek employment and will not return. Police and relatives search Fairfax and nearby areas while hope remains he is hiding in the city or has gone to Richmond for a job.
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Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau
Weather reports from Sunday March 3 to 8 indicate mostly fair conditions nationwide with cold snaps in the Ohio Valley and Lower Lake region. Winds vary by coast, with fresh to strong winds offshore and from the northwest in New England and Middle Atlantic. Flood warnings issued for the Alabama River. temperatures listed for several localities and hourly readings, including midnight 45 and 82 pm, with sunshine at 41 percent.
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Missing Deputy Marshal Conn Leaves City in Disappearance
W C Conn a colored deputy United States marshal aged about unknown years was reported missing from his home at 1921 Thirteenth Street Northwest since Saturday morning. He carried a $100 payroll check and several official papers. Central Office Detective Hartigan, returning from Los Angeles after a murder trial, was mentioned in connection with city inquiries.
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