Pullman Upper Berth Rates Cut Offered in Rail Appeal
The Pullman company proposes a 20 percent cut for upper berths on sleeping cars to 1.25 dollars when lower berths exceed 1.50. The plan would maintain seat rates and require federal commission approval. State attorneys general and railroads oppose the move as insufficient and uneven across routes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Clark
Steed
Commission
Federal Circuit Courte
Chicago
New York
Tampa
Anguetine
Fla
Savannah
New Orleans
Milwather
Broeesdt
Mts
Taft blamed for wool market slump at industry meeting
A chaotic report from Shorlin Wisconsin covers a Weeming Wool association gathering that accused President Taft of causing a sag in wool prices. The event featured speakers, contested forecasts, and claims of market manipulation, with attendees noting a sharp downturn since early March.
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Shorlin
A. Belfolder
Pielhobter
Willena
Financial trouble hits string of newspapers
A struggling chain of newspapers faces bankruptcy and court actions as a judge in federal court considers an appeal by John C. Baker of Chicago. The case involves the AM printing company and a claim for interest totaling 221,708 with the outcome pending the appellate court’s decision.
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Judge
John C. Baker
Chivage
Bhatter Wolds
AM Printing
Recall Granted for Arizona Judiciary in New State Constitution
At the Arizona constitutional convention the recall of judges was approved by an overwhelming vote. All judges in the state will be subject to removal by the people, a provision seen as pivotal to the new framework despite opposition fears it would hinder presidential acceptance. The day also saw passage of measures on child labor prohibition and damages limits, plus schedules for state offices and inspector roles.
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Morning Journal
Phoenix
Ariz
Dex
Arizona
Taft Vor
Feo
Vicy
Manuel Lores
Chamber of Deputies
Womin
Fch
Fch Took the Oath and Was Proclaimed To ‘Mffioe de Toom
Alpomaty
Rumorof Nicaragua Cabinet Resignations Hits Capital
Reports claim Nicaragua’s cabinet may resign with Dr Salvadore Cusinny returning from America and Arcelie remaining in Washington on a special mission. A former official suggests the government could fall and a new prime minister might take over.
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Manantia
Der
Salvadore Cusinny
Ketrada
America
Nieiretuan
Washington
Pisid Arcelie
Ameriain
Eatin
Jeneri Afona
Beromne
Notorious Counterfeiters Captured After Burned Leads
Thirteen Italians linked to a counterfeit gang were arrested. Federal charges note the group produced forged bills near Highlands North Carolina and Atlanta housed bills in a specific residence. Leaders were sentenced to 30 and 25 years respectively while untold members remain at large.
Bookmakers Books To Be Produced In Graft Probe
New York legislative graft committee orders the Metropolitan Turf association books produced. Treasurer James J Evans to testify and bring the records. Officials seek details on a slush fund allegedly used by Jockey Club members to defeat Hughes anti-betting measures.
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Morning Journal
New York
Metropolitan
Jockey Club
Hughes
Delmonico’s
August Belmont
M. Linn
Elul
Surfice Exchange
Mexico City Inauguration Marks Eighth Term Benedict
The new president’s oath in Mexico City for an eighth term featured extreme simplicity with no military parade. Officials cited normalcy and focus on governance as crowds observed in the capital.
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Mexico City
Massachusetts Governor Foss Attacks Lodge in Cape Cod Speech
Governor elect Foss of Massachusetts denounces Henry Cabot Lodge in a Cape Cod district speech, accusing him of working in secrecy for special interests and opposing reciprocity with Canada. Foss links Lodge to a political machine and cites the Hay Bond reciprocity treaty and tariff reform as central issues. Aledo, Illinois reports note Mrs James McKinney's critical stroke and hospitalization.
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Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Senate
Lodge
Canada
Hay- Boml
New Foundland
Mr. Fosse
Washington
Dae
James McKinney
Representative McKinney
Aledo
Lows
Thomas Finds Ghihuarua Turbulent But Insurgents Exaggerated
Brigadier General Karl D. Thomas reports quiet conditions on the U.S. side of the border while Chihuahua shows unrest with an insurgent force of about 500 to 600. He says exaggeration of Mexican strength persists and Sonora is quiet, with arms smuggling halted.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Chihuahua
Rio Grande
Karl D. Thomas
Thomas
Sonora
Torreon
Tle
Mexico
Rome Dee to the death cholera report reaches district
A fragmented dispatch notes cholera fatalities in a district as officials warn of a spreading outbreak. The report mentions Rome and Hew cyen in connection with the death toll and public health concerns.
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Rome
Dee
Adistriete
Preliminary Work on Supply Measured for Congress
The House committees press early action on federal appropriation bills. Leaders like Alexander and Hurke push 90 000 000 for Indian affairs and district funding toward the Christmas recess. Tawney chairs the main committee with subcommittees drafting the legislative executive judicial and district of Columbia bills for rapid House consideration.
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Congress
Alexander
New York
Miah
Opele
Tndlan
Tidiaoe
Hurke
Tawney Ix
District of Columie
Cdriatmae
Meneures
Uae
Porfirio Diaz Inauguration Message Celebrates Mexican Stability
President Porfirio Diaz delivers a congratulatory message on his eighth inauguration as chief executive. He touts Mexico's progress, stability, and cordial relations with the United States and other nations. The ceremony, attended by Ramon Corral and other officials, proceeds without incident amid holiday decor.
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Morning Journal
Mexico City
Dee 1
Porfirio Diazzonishi
Associated Press
Mexene
Mexico
United States
Drax
Ramon Corral
Providency
Digs
Tovtaya
Barre
Exeh
Ciy
Farwen
Karh Wan
Enrique
Creel
Justica Kar
Governors Conference in Louisville Adopts Permanent HQ Plan
Third annual governors meeting closes with agreement to establish a permanent headquarters and annual sessions. Fort of New Jersey chairs the arrangements committee to draft a statement for legislatures and seek maintenance funding. Laura Clay urged equal suffrage. Discussions covered employers liability primaries and automobile reciprocity.
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Louisville
Conference of Governors
Fort
New Jersey
Willson
Kentucky
Shafroth
Colorado
Laura Clay
Kentucky Equal Rights Association
Mety Povernors
Estate of former governor leaves wealth to proteges
The will of the late governor, executed in 1906, devised real estate valued at about 32 000 with furnishings and a library to proteges of the senator. Principal beneficiaries are Dr Perry Pearse and Peter J Manwiller of Albany. Executors to convert the estate to cash and divide remaining assets between Pearse and Manwiller after legacies. Dr Pearse and Manwiller are described as close associates and former secretary respectively.
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WNY Dep. T
Dasid It Ti
Cletuber
Bert
Peraon- Gil
Enxelumius
Peal Eatate
Olfere Reoet
Perry & Pearse
Peter J. Mane Willer
Hill
Alton Vt
Catherine Bierl
Howsekemper
Liv
Ajonzo
Dexter
Pearse
Manwiller
Ills
No Competition Bids For Great Naval Battleship
Opening of bids for a 27 000 ton battleship and two fleet colliers was marked by Congress eight hour law stipulations. Newport News firm Newport Shipbuilding and Dry Dock submitted four proposals from 5 520 000 to 5 760 000 dollars, with a maximum authorized 6 000 000.
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Ity Morning Journal
Washington
Navy Department
United Stated Navy
Government Paiva
Ite
Liegt Segaien
Newport Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Newport News
Congress
Rebels Hold Large Rebel Territory in Northwest Chihuahua
Douglas Arizona December 1. A mining prospector Garote arrived from the Chihuahua Sinaloa frontier reporting rebels control over more than 200 square miles from the dam at Chubiscar to the Sonora border. Madero's main force is believed at Pinos Altos with numerous squads spreading through towns. Local officials sympathetic to revolutionaries are said to be elected in several towns near the Sonora border.
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Miles Douglas
Ariz
Garote
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Rio Grande
Chubiscar
Sonora
Pinos Altos
Madero
Guerreroelty
Floreano
Minnen
Jesus Maria
Tacuaque
Banta Isabel
San Andreas
Vbustilles
Ta Junta
Temmo Sablo
Rio Verde Concaico
Moreingo
Herique
Guerrero
Alto Guerrero
Tio Verde
Palen
San Anton
Vera Cruz
Alvarado
Anton
American Consul seeks transfer or resignation over Mexican reports
Kaile Vass Texas December 1. Ameri can Consul Luther T Ellsworth in Ciudad Porfirio Diaz requests transfer or acceptance of resignation via telegram to the state department through American Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson in Mexico City. Ellsworth allegedly authored reports on the Mexican revolution that harmed trade with Mexico.
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Kaile Vass
Texas
Luther T. Ellsworth
Indad
State Department silent on Magle Pass transfer rumor
Washington reports no confirmation of Consul Mileworth Magle Pass resigning or requesting transfer. Ambassador Henry J. Wilson in Mexico City conveyed dispatches showing the presidential inauguration passed peacefully with no incidents.
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State Department
Washington
Dec
Henry J. Wilson
Mexico City
Kmileworth Magle
State Department Eervices
Diany
German Count Adolph Goetzen Dies in Washington History
Count Adolph Goetzen, once German envoy at Washington in 1896 to 1900, died today. Born to Count Von Goetzen and Mrs Blaney Lay in 1898, he later served as governor of German East Africa and as Prussian minister to Hamburg.
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Hambus Dee
Adolph Goetzen
Washington
Count von Goetzen
Blaney
Nhey
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