Littlefield to quit labor seeks return to law practice
Rockland Maine May 22 A dramatic political note as Congressman Charles E Littlefield resigns from the Sixtieth Congress effective September 30 1908. He cites duty to family to resume general law practice after nine years in Washington, signaling the need to avoid a costly special election. Sewall enters race for Maine’s Second District seat. Littlefield’s home is Rockland. born 1851 in Lebanon County.
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Rockland
Wilam T . Cobb
Charl FE Littlefield
Congraas
Second District
Heputlican Congressional Committee
Meo Littlefield
Bes
Cobb
Washington
William T Cobb
Mane
Maina
Charles Bo Littlefield
Fred W. Wight Chiirman
House of Representatives
Congress
Charles Eo Littlefield
Maine
Harold
Sewall Voth Vy
Lattlefield
Sewall
United States
Nelson Dingley
D. d. McGiliicuddy
Littlefield
Littlefela
Lebanon County
C. W. Littlefield
New York
Organized Labor
Lam
Sditleheld
Hln
Tom Reed
Portugal's King Manuel Faces Amputation Plea
Madrid dispatch reports King Manuel of Portugal, wounded Feb 1 during the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince, has not healed and now doctors say amputation is imperative. The wound in his arm has worsened, threatening his reign and health.
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Manuel
Portugal
Madrid
Price Manuel
Carlos
Labor's Plan to Fight Him In Maine Campaign
Opposition by American Federation to renew challenge against Representative Chan Firelebel of the Second Maine Congressional district. Littlefield drafts a resignation motive, citing labor opposition and political pressure. Gompers and agents mobilize to thwart Littlefield’s bid. the Maine force faces a tough race with past landslides noted.
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Chan Firelebel
Sctnad
Maine Canerestrmal
Littlefield i
Mary Thousands
Juchelars
Capitol
Capitol For Some Time ‘Hat Lewl) Pot Let It Be Reported To the Ifruse
President Gompers
American Fetation of Labor
Littlefields Wall
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Piano Player Needham
Charles Needham, 38, a professional piano player with Massachusetts links, was found dead in Roberts woods near Camp Springs, Maryland. Sheriff Hurd and Coroner Tolson pursue murder theory as inquest continues to determine the exact cause and manner of death. identity proven by a slip bearing former employer Philip Snyder’s name.
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Charles Needham
Roberts’ Woods
Camp Springs
Philip Snyder
E Street
Needham
Frank Husa
Prince George County
Hale
Washington
George Blanford
Blanford
Sam
Lowell
Mass
Philp Snyder
Shorty Hard
John M Becker
Eighth Street Southeast
Blanford Needham
Massachusetts
Edmund
Judge Speer Goes Armed to Face Threat Letter
United States Circuit Judge Emory Speer, Savannah, received a Black Hand threat claiming to kill him on April 15. He has armed himself and is under Secret Service guard after turning the letter to authorities. The threat prompts security precautions while the judge continues his official duties.
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Secret Service
Washington Post
Savannah
United States Circuit
Emory Speer
United States Secret Service
Judge Speer
Judge
BENCH THE SSL RETIREMENT OF JUSTICES Four May Have to Quit During Next Administration
A historical analysis argues the 1912 election may pivot on Supreme Court control. It notes four justices approaching retirement, outlines likely replacements, and warns Democrats and Republicans alike that Bryan or Taft could reshape the bench. The piece frames the Court as pivotal to policy and business interests.
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Supreme Court
Melvile W. Fuller
John M Harlan
David J. Brewer
Rufus W. Peckham
Capitol
Fuller
Bryan
Senate
Taft
Knox
Fairbanka
Cannon
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench
Prafers
Governor Guild Jr. in uneven condition after illness
Boston Mass March 23 physicians attending Gov Curls Guild Jr report his condition has worsened slightly since morning. Early bulletins said a favorable night and tolerance for nourishment, but later notes show no marked improvement and a decline in sight.
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Boston
Mass
Gov Curls Guild, Jr
Representative Powers III in Brookline
Representative Llewellyn Powers of the Fourth Maine district has returned to Brookline Mass after Washington. He is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism, not critical but confined to his bed under a physician’s care. The family reports he rested more easily and hopes for a permanent improvement.
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Harlan
Brower
Brookine
Mass
Llewellyn Powers
Maine
Washington
Tillman Much Stronger in Columbia Scene
United States Senator B. R. Tillman, wounded at home on Thursday, is much improved tonight. Dr T J Hunter reports he slept well and took nourishment after a good night. Mrs Tillman and their son remain at his bedside as he nears potential recovery in a few days.
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Columbia
United States
B. R Tillman
T J Hunter
Senator Tillman
Tillman
B. Rar
Garter Seeks Military Justice Restoration Harsh Crimes Debate
Oberlin M. Carter former U S Engineer Corps captain plans to petition President Kooveret for restoration of honor after a court decision released 45000 in securities. He rejects high salaries while his reputation is clouded and calls for reform of military law amid crimes against justice claims.
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Washington
Chicago
Kooveret
Engineering Canceras
Reporters Strike Continues in Reichstag
Negotiations over the reporters strike in Berlin stalled with no accord today despite plans for Chancellor von Buelow to speak tomorrow. The dispute arose after a member described reporters as pigeonish louts, prompting the walkout. J. H. Small & Sons, Floriate, Washington and New York.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Gar
Settis
Reichstag
Pigeish Louts
von Buelow
J. H. Small & Sons
Floriate
Washington and
New York
Joubert Fears for Son in Angola Slavery Crackdown
Gen Francis Joubert Fjenaar who fought in the Transvaal war appeals to Lord Grey to press Portugal over alleged abuse in Angola. He claims his second son was ordered from British interior to Angola and may have been killed after being taken from Angola.
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Africa
New York
Mar
Francis Joubert-Fjenaar
Transvaal
England
Portuguese West Africa
Lord Grey
Angola
Joubert- -Plenner
Angela
District day in House faces district bills and actions
District affairs will hold the floor in the House today as Rep. Smith, chair of the House District Committee, expects to pass the tuberculous case registration bill for free sputum examinations and prevention efforts. Several district measures on street extensions and a public utilities commission bill are pending, with district business delayed by past deaths. A push to report an anti-betting bill is unlikely to succeed. a conference on the street railway is also expected to be postponed.
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House
Smith
Senate
Gallinger
Public Utilities Commission
Bryans
Meyer
Louisiana
Hell Torgorten
Dying boxer amid concussion after New York match
Carmael Bradbury of Richmond Jurnpike Bulls Head says he was knocked out in the sixth round by Oscar Geary at Brown's gymnasium New York. He collapsed at home and later died from a brain concussion while at St Vincent's Hospital West Brighton. police have not acted.
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Washington Port
New York
Carmael Bradbury
Richmond
Jurnpike
Bulls Head
St Vincent's Hospital
West Brighton
Brown's Gymnasium
Catull
Oscar Geary +o
Graniteville
Fire scare dampens Gershuni tribute in New York
Police guarded Grand Central Palace as 4000 Hast Siders gathered to honor Gershuni founder of the Russian social revolutionary party. A small fireman’s axe and smoke prompted brief panic but revolu tionary music and a late-arriving crowd control kept order. Demonstrations were anticipated. authorities dispersed plainclothes staff and barred street entrants while speeches by Jewish socialists addressed Gershuni’s Paris burial plans.
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Weekington Post
New York
Grand Central Palace
Gregory Gershon
Russian Social Revolutioniet Party
Gershunl
Zurich
Rafeky
Detective Bureau
Witehs
Gershuni
Paris
Russia seeks large loans to fund vast railway and defense plans
Finance Minister Kokotsoff told the Duma Russia's debt tops 812 billion roubles. He said new loans are inevitable to cover double tracking of the Siberian Railway, Amur Railway, defense outlays, and famine claims. He warned of at least 10 million roubles annual expenditure over five years plus rising ordinary costs.
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Washington Post
St. Petersburg
Kokotsoff
Russia
Siberian
Amur
Shake-up Follows All-night Inquiry in New York
An all-night inquiry at police headquarters into Tenderloin corruption led to Inspector John W. O'Connor being reduced in rank and reassigned, with Captain Max Stelroruck promoted to inspector. The investigation, tied to alleged protection money for a gambling house run by a newspaper representative, prompted expected further transfers. Deputy Hanson outlined detailed charges while denying active involvement by detectives. several plainclothes officers may be moved to uniform. Separately, 151 saloonkeepers and bartenders were arrested for excise violations, the year’s record thus far, following a citywide order from Commissioner Bingham.
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Weabington Fosts
New York
Tenderloin
John W. O'Connor
Thurd
Amity Street
Brooklyn
Max Stelroruck
Conner
Bengham
Lima
O'Connor
Stat
Capt Young
William Rose
McAdoo
Hansons
Bingham
Hanson
Henson
Barber
Bishop names pastors at Virginia Conference session
Cumberland Maryland March 23 Bishop T Carter announces appointments from the 109th annual session of the Virginia Conference United Brethren in Christ. Listings include Augusta circuit WS Ray Albermarle to be supplied and multiple assignments across Virginia and nearby areas with several ministers named for supply roles and district postings. Also mentions the De Souham Sale exhibition at Sloan's Galleries and catalogues available.
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Cumberland
T . Carter
Virginia
United Brethren In Christ
Keyser
W Va
Augusta
Ve. Nfa
Cupp
Fels Rsonburg
Hammack
Springs
Vonaersmith Kidasant Valley
W. H Bampsell
Prince Vy Illiam
Hoancke
M. Sharp
Rockbridge
Jon. Malden
Staunton
G. W Stover
Glenn
Shenandoah City
B. M. Supolt
Westernport
Ida M.judy
Winchester
R. G Hammond
West Frederick
Messick
Rockingham
W. Brill
Harrisonburg
G 'W. Newman
Augustav
W. Harrisonburgham Gazett
I Dime Etder
Gruver
Duke W. V2
Goliferenssens
GC. B' Hopp
Dayton
Conference Evangelst
de Souham
Sloan's
Coal rate hearing set by ICC on Georges Creek case
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixed next Thursday for a hearing in Cumberland Maryland to review the Georges Creek Basin Coal Company action against the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads. The 18 cent per ton differential on Georges Creek coal prompted the case filed last August. eliminating it would allow operation of the small Georges Creek veins, versus cheaper rates to Webster for other regions.
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Wa Commission
Georges Creek Company
Cumberland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Georges Creek Basin Coal Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Western Maryland
Georges Creek
Clearfield
Somerset
Fairmont
Bas Georges Creek
Robbed of 45000 in desert near Rawhide camp
Special to The Washington Post Reno report says William Hoffman was held up by bandits in the desert near Rawhide with gold and notes totaling 5000. He crawled to a camp after wounding a robber and three counties pursue the bandits who are believed surrounded. A fight is expected.
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Washington Post
Reno
Whilliam Hoffman
Rawhide
Hoffman
Chorus Girl In Calvary Choir Draws Fire Over Stage Career
Miss Tallian Norton, a Broadway chorus girl, faced letters urging resignation from Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church trustees. Pastor Goodell stated a Christian life would welcome such a person, but implied leading the life would require leaving the stage. The board of trustees will decide on the matter.
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Board of
Washington Post
New York
Methodist Church
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Day
Roosevelt
Calvary Church
McKinley
A. Cornell
Cornell
Memmner
Murdered Mother for Money in Fort Wayne Case
Fort Wayne Indiana March 22 Grover Blake and Orsel Reynolds of Anderson were arrested on a murder charge. Blaire confessed after arrest implicating Reynolds, saying they planned for money. Blake claimed Reynolds guarded outside while he struck his mother with a hammer and stole a bag of cash and jewels. Reynolds allegedly struck when the victim moved.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Grover ¢ Blake
Orsel Reynolds
Anderson
Blake
Angerson Blaire
Reynolds
Bryan's Life Ends: Senator Dies After Brief Deathbed Pause
The seventh U S senator to die since adjournment of the last Congress, Bryan retires after a brilliant career as a politician and officer. His widow heard his final words, and the funeral is set for Jacksonville Florida where he served in public life.
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United States Senate
Florida
Henry Clay
Jacksonville
Death of Senator Bryan Ends Florida Politician's Rise
Senate mourns as Willam James Bryan of Florida dies at Providence Hospital after a brief illness of typhoid fever and toxemia. He was the youngest U S senator, just 73 days in office, and his burial plans center on Jacksonville with a large diplomatic funeral party heading south.
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Willam James Bryan
Florida
Senate
Providence Hospital
Washington
Stephen R Mallory
Bryan
Mrs Bryan
Senators
A E Lewis
Sam
Bac
Senator Bryan
Wright
Jacksonville Fla
Lewis
Taliaferro
Willam B Lamar
Daniel Ransdell
Bacon
Georgia
Daniel
Virginia
Clark
Wyoming
Clapp
Minnesota
Scott
West Virginia
Stone
Missouri
Carter
Flint
Oregon
Jacksonville
Johns Hopkins
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