Roosevelt Threatens Special Session Over Trust Legislation
In Washington on February 9 1909 reports indicate President Roosevelt will call an extraordinary session of Congress on March 5 if anti trust measures are not enacted. Rockefeller telegrams urge defeating any such legislation while Standard Oil lawyers lobby senators and the Littlefield bill advances with Knox amendments. Captain Hobson demands his naval resignation.
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Nebraska Governor opposes more public school funding
London Neb Feb 6 Governor Mickey declares opposition to further Nebraska public school funding arguing non sectarian schools harm citizenship and Christian development. He says teachers should be educated, Christian, and receive doctrinal training.
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Secret alliance reshapes Venezuelan talks in Washington
Washington reports reveal a German Italian secret alliance influencing Venezuelan negotiations. Bowen. British ambassador. German minister Baron Speck von Sternberg discuss protocols to be signed with Italy and Britain. Allies prepare to raise the blockade and seek Hague arbitration.
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A Thousand Drowned In South Sea Storm Toll
News from Tahiti reports a catastrophic cyclone and tidal wave hitting the Society islands and Puamoto group. Estimated deaths run around one thousand, with hundreds more missing or destitute, as French and Italian relief ships crew the effort.
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Bulgaria is ready to invade Turkey in Macedonia crisis
Vienna reports Bulgaria aims to move on Turkey if Macedonia rises. Four hundred officers seek leave to aid the Macedonian revolt, seven bands totaling 6,000 men ready to spread, with funds to be raised by a patriotic levy. Bulgarian officials seek Russian backing if needed.
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Demand Probe for Railroads Protests Freight Tariffs
A formal protest filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Frank T. Campbell on behalf of Iowa producers and Western shippers urges a hearing on recent tariff increases for grain and grain products. It accuses railroads of windfall earnings and calls for open books to verify justified costs and savings. The committee plans a late March hearing in Washington.
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Week's Forecast of Congressional Proceedings
Washington note indicates Senate debate on the statehood bill may conclude this week. Republicans may seek a substitute for consolidation and two new states, or Quay may press an amendment on the agricultural appropriation bill leading to a close test of strength. DC appropriation and Cuban reciprocity talks on the agenda. Memorial sessions for Sewall and Salmon planned.
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Henderson to Join Law Firm in New York
Washington notes report Speaker David B. Henderson will resign from Congress and join Simpson Thatcher Barnum in New York, focusing on Washington business. He plans to spend years in New York or Washington, aiming for a highly profitable transition while keeping Dubuque residence.
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Ohio River flood warnings reach forty-foot stage rising banks
Ohio River in Evansville Indiana is forecast to reach a forty-foot stage as towboats work to move corn from cribs along the stream. Wabash River also rising. logs and ties wash from Green River. navigation not yet suspended amid fears of crop losses. In Georgia, Ocmulgee River climbs twenty one feet above low water as Southern tracks around Macon flood. In Falmouth England a German bark Hercules stranded crew of five due to scurvy after seventy two days at sea. German poets in Berlin agree to demand at least ten cents per line for poetry.
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National Bank is Gold Controlling interest sold in Waverly
The First National Bank of Waverly sank to Emmons Johnson of Waterloo via Adam Jacobs estate trustees. A premium of 26 percent was paid for 500 shares conveyed.
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William Hooper Young Declared Gone By Lunacy Commission
In New York on February 9 William Hooper Young on trial for the murder of Mrs Anna Kingston Pulitzer was declared gone by a lunacy commission consisting of Drs. Flint McDonald and Dane and appointed by Judge Herrick.
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Earthquake Stages Four States with Roaring Shocks
A series of seismic events rocked Missouri Illinois and Indiana on February 9 with two main shocks in St Louis and East St Louis plus reports from Farmington Hannibal Pacific Richview Harrisburg Marion Evansville Lawrenceville Wetang Cairo and Cairo showing windows rattling furniture movement and panic due to a roaring train like sound
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Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Kentucky Towns
Multiple Kentucky towns report light earthquake shocks on February 9. Cloverport residents felt a brief movement around 6:30 PM with no damage. Paducah Henderson and Louisville also reported brief tremors lasting moments with minor effects.
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Miners Accept 14 Percent Increase in Key Districts
Indianapolis February session ends with miners approving operators offer a 14 percent rise for the coming year across competitive districts. Adjournment follows in Indianapolis. Coal price shifts include 10 to 14 cent increases per ton depending on coal type and district across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois.
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Car Hits Sleighing Party in Winona Crash
A car at top speed struck a sleigh crossing a street car track in Winona injuring two men and eight women. Two women are feared dead. Mary Cummings was hurled head first and seriously injured. Mary Black was dragged before the car. Other riders suffered cuts and bruises. Hydrophobia among sheep noted.
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Widespread Hidrophobia Feared by Wisconsin Farmers
Kenosha Wisconsin February 9 Farmers in Bristol town fear hydrophobia spreading among county sheep after a mad dog bit several flocks. Five Stevens sheep went mad in one herd and attacked others. Afflicted animals were killed, but authorities fear thousands may have been exposed.
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Bristol
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Albany Pays Silver Service To Albany Navy Cruiser
A silver service of sixty four pieces was presented at the navy yard by fifty Albany citizens led by the mayor. Commander Rogers thanked the ship's crew for the gift. Other items: Kansas tax on beer found unconstitutional. Ticknor Hall donor named Elizabeth Cady. Copen jury deadlock in Minneapolis police corruption case. Choate and Mrs. Choate arrive in Naples en route to Rome. Florence ship declared lost likely. Pere Marquette orders two car ferries. ex-Gov Stanley to join the Dawes commission.
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Bulgarian Statesman Karavedoff Dies After Regents Role
Former Bulgarian premier and regent Karavedoff dies of apoplexy in Sofia following the abdication of Prince Alexander. The noted statesman had served as a regent during Bulgaria's monarchy transition.
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