End of the 61st Congress Sparks Extra Session Call
President Taft calls an extraordinary session on April 4 after a dramatic end to the 61st Congress. Key events include a House showdown with Speaker Cannon, a Senate filibuster danger, and the pursuit of reciprocity with Canada. Democrats absorb power as eight big appropriations pass. Bailey resigns amid rumors and a new House majority looms.
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Canada
Gore
Bailey
Tariff Board
Johnson
Kentucky
Cannon
Joe
House
Congress
W Ho
Senate
Taft
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
New
Committee
Capitol
Owen
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Gould Will
House Ends in Riot as Cannon Faces Threats and Farewell
The Sixty first Congress closed after a riotous night over the tariff board bill. Democrats and Republicans clashed as Speaker Cannon faced threats and a paraded mace. Champ Clark and Underwood led tributes as Cannon, nearing retirement at nearly 72, thanked the House and adjourned.
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Uncle Joe
Sixty-first Congress
Senate
House
Tariff Board
Underwood
Joe
Mrnderwood
Missouri
Champ Clark
Clark
Cannon
Senator Bailey Rescinds Texas Resignation
Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas floated resignation to Gov Colquitt during Congress adjournment and then reconsidered after Democratic debate over initiative referendum and recall. He opposed Arizona and New Mexico constitutions while colleagues supported the measure, prompting tense conferences and a temporary withdrawal of the resignation.
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Congress
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Colquitt
Washington
Balley
Owen
Arizona
Bailey
Senate
New Mexico
Mr. Sherman
Sherman
Bacon
Taylor
Lodge
Root
Batan
Bealey
Gey. Coiquitt
Alley
Aull
Fixes Army Blame Sparks Defense Clash in Congress
Bitter dispute over U S Army efficiency erupts as Representative McLachlan of California accuses the service of misused funds and useless posts. Maj. Gen. Wood and Capt. French defend the army, urging disciplined critique and warning against political post systems and neglect of field readiness.
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California
Wood
French
United States
Representative McLachlan
McLachlan
Washington Post
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Congress
Garlington
Army
Lost $100000 Breach Suit Drives Grunspan to Defiance
Anna B Grunspan lost a $100000 breach of promise suit against William English Walling in the Supreme court before Justice Giegerich. The verdict for Walling came after an all-night wait and the judge refused to set it aside. Grunspan cried and vowed to appeal while Walling and his wife smiled at the announcement.
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Washington Post
New York
Supreme Court
Giegerich
Anna B. Grupspan
William English Walling
Walling
Miss Grunspan
Prince of crooks wanted in four cities after prison term
Benjamin F. Patterson, 73, former banker and railroad promoter, was jailed for two years after admitting a worthless draft of $50 to meet a Baltimore woman's demands. Washington police label him a dangerous crook and say he is wanted in Connellsville, Atlantic City, Olean and Wellsville. Patterson’s record spans forgery and grand larceny arrests from 1884 to 1910, aided by his financial knowledge. He once led a New York brokerage firm and built a Buffalo to Pennsylvania railroad scheme before turning to drafts and checks to fund operations. His counselor cites intoxication as a trigger for his frauds.
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Cannon
Underwood
Mr. Clark
Mr. Mann
Ilinois
Mr. Cannon
Clark
Joseph G. Cannon
Atlantic
Pacific
Joe
Republic
House
Senate
Baltimore
Benjamin F. Patterson
Washington
Clabaugh
Patterson
Connellsville
Atlantic City
Olean
Wellesville
Chase City
Capital Police
Freehold
N. J
Supreme Court
Clahaugh
N. C
Buffalo
McClusky
New York
Sylvester
Staten Island
N. Y
Agbury Park
Patterson & Cady
New York City
Michael E. O’brien
Pennsylvania
O’brien
O'Brien
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Joe Cannon
Payne
Daliwell
Pennsylvvania
Chamber
Asheville
Atken
Ausisia
Pullman
Southern Railway
St. Louia-Chictay
Chesapeake
Fast
Poin
Post Cinnati
Stude Pullmans
Secre
Chicago
District of Columbia Committee
Waele Doe
MacDuff
Mr. Johnson
Representative Underwood
Alabama
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Speaker Cannon
Ben
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Iit
Joe Merrick
Fitzgerald
Payne Brac- Healy
MA. Bailey
Gov. Colquitt
Tezan
Ganan
Charles Reade
Congress of
High Court
Bureau of Information
Rurleys
Bath
Criticaster
Anna B. Grunspan
Wailing
Prince OF
Crooks
F. Patterson
Aigusta
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