Statehood fight tests Oklahoma split in Congress
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood question dominated a Republican conference. Speaker Cannon resisted concessions to Arizona and New Mexico, while insurrectionists urged concurrence with the Senate amendments. With two territories at stake, officials expect a final decision before adjournment, as party unity contends with political risk and possible four Senate seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Mendez
Senate
Hamilton
Alt pLownich Seins
Chews Tao
Cannon
Congress
Foraker
Iatter
Indian ‘Territory
House
Farake
Trepburn
Ehairman
Coramittman
Jamilton
Mondell
Indiana
Mandell
Noah Webster
Wyoming
Republican House
Jane
Acto
Indian
United States
Pelicy
Bit Party
Babcock
My. Querstreet
New Mexics
Steelison
Minnesota
Davidson
Wisconsin
Aly. Bede
Vorkus
Campbel
Kansas
McGuire
Mit
Waldo
New York
lg-Jay
James A. Miller
Ute
Miller
Mourners Gather for Multiple Public Notices and Obituaries
A page of obituaries and notices lists multiple individuals: Harvey, Leckie, Murphy, Riley, Muth, Yost, and others with service details. It records deaths, funeral arrangements, and memorials in Washington area churches and cemeteries, noting survivors and dates in March 1906. Additional names reflect marriages and affiliations across New York, Virginia, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Senator Butt Sent to Jail in Arkansas Bribery Probe
Senator F. O. Butt of Carroll County was jailed for refusing to answer grand jury questions tied to bribery investigations of last year’s Arkansas legislature session. He asserts constitutional rights and plans habeas corpus actions in the Supreme Court the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleeck
Ark
Tate
F. O. Butt
Carroll County
Grand Jury
Arkansas
Len
Butt
Supreme Court
Death in icy waters claims two Baltimore fishermen
In Baltimore Maryland on an icy day Howard Manning, 41, a local businessman, and W B Maddox, 32, drowned after their boat overturned on Back River. Maddox entangled in a submerged net and Manning died from exposure. Rucholas Meade, who tried to save Manning, was overwhelmed but revived. Also notes Swedish colonists to North Carolina and a separate Cleveland train collision injuring five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Plergamine
Howard Manning
W. B. Maddox
Back River
Maddox
Manning
Rucholas Meade
Health Office Records of March Infections and Residents
Health office notes list residents with ages and addresses including Andrew G Apple 128 Chapin st ow Lucy Andrews 75 Logan place 14 Virginia M Churchill 1344 st ave 48 Sarah E Chinn 75 8th st ue 33 Mordaten Chittenls Hanover place ¢ years Bishop A Christian 1113 U at nw 35 Frank Graham 215 Ist st nw 52 Harrie L Goodrich 198 N Cave na 13 313 Charles Harris 10 Acker st ne 49 Clarence Lilly 420 Temp Hall alley 6 months John McGee Providence Hospital 2 years James Newton 800 Nichols ave scar Wilam Parker rear 811 G at ne 26 Catherine Sharkey 7135 K st nw 56 Dora Stoner BY Fal nw 36 Farry Thompson 729 33th st se 1 day New York March 15 Arrived asajostie from Liverpool Gaelserau from Bremen Sailed Deutschland for Hamburg La Lacraine for Havre Liverpool March W Arrived Tetttcote from New York Queenstown March 5 Sailed Cedric for New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew G. Apple
Chapin St
Lucy Andrews
Logan Place
Virginia M. Churchill
St. Ave
Sarah E. Chinn
8Th St. Ue
Mordaten Chittenls
Hanover Place
Bishop A. Christian
U At. Nw
Frank Graham
Ist St. Nw
Harrie
Farry Thompson
Broker Tewksbury Back Remarried Wife After Divorce
New York reports Lewis Tewksbury, once missing since July 1900 amid debts up to $1,000,400, seen in Philadelphia claiming ongoing creditor talks. He previously left New York for London then Spain, while his wife, now Violet Aubrey, had remarried him in 1901 after divorcing him and marrying Indian fighter Ray Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lewis Green
Tewksbury
Lewis G. Tewksbury & Co
Broadway
Tewbury
Consolidated Exchange
Tewksbery
City
Mexico
London
New York
Manchester
N. Y
Ray Butler
Needless Alarm Over Cough Causes and Cure
A fragmented ad style piece warns many coughs come from dyspepsia not consumption. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal, thorough cure for indigestion and related symptoms, claiming they prevent consumption and support physicians in modern practice. Free book offer details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stueart
Stuart
America
FLA
Stuart Co
Alarshall, Miteh
Tewksbury Reappears in Philadelphia After London Absence
Tewksbury, once popular on the New York stage, resurfaced in Philadelphia after leaving London. His wife also disappeared from view. He has claimed intentions to make a fortune and repay creditors in full, with the largest claim reportedly $80,000. Most creditors reside in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewksbury
New York
London
Philadelphia
Death notices of notable figures across the nation
The bulletin lists multiple obituaries and death notices: Rev. William D. Shea a longtime Methodist minister in the South dies in Atlanta at 77 after early life in Roswell attended President Roosevelt's mother’s wedding. Mrs. John L. Whetstone, national officer of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, dies in Cincinnati after months of illness. Maj. Charles C. Cresson U.S.A. retired dies in San Antonio from surgery for battle wounds. Mary Webster Parker wife of Rev. Dr. C. B. Niles dies in Columbia. John Ingraham Dunn financial editor of the New York Press dies in Ridgewood at 39 observed under the pen name Hamilton Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William D. Shea
South
Mr. Shea
Roswell
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Oho
John L. Whetstone
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. B. Church
Bureau of Supples
Boylan Home For Colored Girls
Jacksonville
Pia
Columbia
D. C
Mary Webster Parker
C. B. Niles
Trinity Church
New York
John Ingraham Dunn
New York Press
Ridgewood
N. J
Dunn
Hamilton Jackson
Poisoned Radcliffe student named Houdlette death shocks family
Autopsy results in Boston reveal Miss Houdlette died from wood alcohol poisoning. Medical Examiner Swan withheld further details while family and Radcliffe College officials remain tight lipped. The 22 year old Cambridge area student, noted for her strong study habits, died after a single day of illness. An aunt described the victim as a dedicated scholar facing an unfathomable death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Ruch
Edith Houchelte
Radcliffe College
Cambridge
William D. Swan
Swan
Requisition Refused in Kidnapping Case
Denver records show Governor McDonald refused Massachusetts’ request for Mrs Isabel Fenwick charged with kidnapping her niece Reita Sully from her uncle and aunt’s home in Malden. Mrs George ML 2B 0D mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
McDonald
Massachusetts
Isabel ,Fenwick
Reita Sully
George
Malden
Maas
Moncheur and Chicago Consul Imply Congo Motives Stirs British Commons
In London on March 15 a Commons question questioned Foreign Secretary Grey over claims by Baron Moncheur and C. Henrotin that British critics misrepresented the Congo Independent state. Trevelyan pressed Grey to dissipate any adverse mood in America. Grey said he had not seen the statements and called them untrue if made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
House
Oraer
Fapcock
Fac
London
Washington
Baron Moncheur
Chicago
C. Henrotin
Congo
House of Commons
Charles P. Trevelyan
Grey
America
Edward Grey
British Kill 300 Rebels In Nigerian Campaign
London reports a punitive British expedition crossed the Sokoto River after heavy fighting. Rebels twice charged the British squadron and were almost annihilated. Satirk was bombarded and captured by bayonet. Over 300 rebels were killed in the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attacks Hungarys Credit Amid Coalition Crisis
Budapest reports the executive committee of the coalition says contracts with the present government are not binding on the state and financiers should withhold lending. It protests royal commission legality and warns the throne and nation approach an abyss. Also mentions Porte demands, American schools in Syria, and other global items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okiahoma
Senate
Murdock
Kansas
Spen
Reeder
Webster
Bonynge
Colorado
Watson
Caim
Tncre
Keifer
Athzena
Budapest
The
Coalition
Royal Commission
Ite
Constantinople
Berut
Syria
Turkey
Army cuts defeated in Commons amid defense concerns
In London the House of Commons rejected a 16,000 man army reduction as Major Seeley argued for cuts. Campbell-Bannerman urged patience while Ildane reviews the army problem. The vote split along party lines with labor members opposing the government and Radicals voting against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Maj. Seeley
Campbell-Bannerman
Ialdane
Salfour
India
Duel Between Primo Riveras Foe and Soriano in Madrid
On March 15 in Madrid a duel occurred between Primo Rivera’s nephew and Deputy Soriano. Both combatants were wounded but not seriously. Soriano had earlier criticized General Primo Rivera’s acts in Cuba and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primo-Rivera
Madrid
Pilippines
Soriano
Cuba
Philippines
China Quiet Report From Gen Wood Staff Says No Trouble
Manila dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Wood's chief of staff Col Knight returned from a reconnaissance of ICUuina. He says there is no danger of trouble and that tranquility prevails, indicating stable conditions and calm locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Manila
Col. Knight
Icuuina
Woman Forced to Elope Taken From Husband's Home to Baltimore
Mrs Nora Smith nee Connor of Philadelphia says a married man coerced her at gunpoint to elope to Baltimore last Monday. He allegedly deserted her with no money or means to return home. She had known him since age sixteen and claims he works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. She seeks help from the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Nora Smith
Philadelphia
Baltmore and Ohio Railroad
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Statercod A5 Club
Caucus
Bill
Carmon
Wake House
Apollinaris
Neuenahr
Germany
Isian Oe
Japan
Syoai
Dispayen Munsanagian
POS Hendon
Tokyo
Telegraph
Carrant
Russia
Indianapolis
Bessie Buchanan
Fletcher Avenue
Elgon Dixon
Frankfort
George Stengie
Dixon
Dr. Dixon
Fred
Misan Buchanan
Patrick Tierny
Annie O'Connell
Jame
Martin Dumvit
Anna My
Abestader
Hancmersbough
New York City
Ruth Hettorin Murstall
Grace Lace
Lauta J. Douglae Starey
Exieg
Fort Myer
Forney - Beth
Marlsa HL Angerson
Anna Fant ' EU
Alerantria
Aera
May Graves
Nashvile
Randolph
Ida M Bottun
Lesyman
Mamie Nromn
Mur Lo Fogh
Fl Heron
Sarah Bu
Bok Lofy
Wits
Adelphus Beklott
M.A. Leer
Pertewest
Marlins Church
Rock Sek
Harvey
Nia
Peter Har
Deena Ner Tate
Boma Catholic Church
Masa
Uthik
Iaermont Holy Road
Jas Kuffwenty
Massachusetts Avenue
Leckif
A. E
Leckie
Harvard Street
I Stuar
Samuel ‘Kie
Murphy
Sopmi
Virginia Avenue
David Murphy
Mary Murphy
County Down
Ireland
Nati
Riley
Sundenly
St Vu
A.m. Margaret
Willian Helley
Nether
Jozeph UC
Belles
Andrew J Sheridan
James J Tiaches
T. Daniel Frawles
Pureral
Tate Resuleier
Finrlds Avenue
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Hamilton Smith
Yost
Wve A.m
Ruth C
Vertie
Rose A. Yost
Park
Maren Je
Rom
Rack Creek
Frands
Ruthie Ear
Pear
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Amir R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth ST. NW
Madardto
John R. Wright
Puneral Dinters
Tenth St
J. William Lee
Pennalyania Ave
George P. Zurhorst
AMD
Arkansas Grand Jury
North Carolina
Ashville
Agheville Board of ‘Trade
Cleveland
Ohio
Take Shore Road
Health Office Record
Asajostie
Liverpool
Gaelserau
Bremen
Deutcchland
Hamburg
la Lacraine
Havre
Tetttcote
Queenstown
Cedric
California
Steinway Pianos
Steinway Miniature
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Pennsylvania Avenue N. W
W. D. Shea
San Antonio
Tex
Charles C. Cresson
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Case At Radcliffe College
Mongheur
Nigeria
Zungeru
Hungary
Daily ‘Telegraph
Emned
China
Santiago
Chile
Black Sea
Simferopol
Labor
Commons
Husband
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