Senate Tariff Debate Draws Line on House Powers
The Senate opened its tariff debate amid academic discussion and signals from Lodge and Aldrich about supporting a reform plan. Cummins pressed to refer a resolution limiting bill amendments, while Aldrich urged subject by subject revision and opposed broad joint-rule changes.
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Mer Aldrich
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Land Transaction Under Investigation by Philippine Inquiry
A Washington report notes land deal complications involving Philip Pine and associates as an investigation proceeds. Witnesses including Martin and others testify about actions taken to secure land, with officials referencing a spatial report and convalescence inquiries.
Pischuoy Retin To He Pssurguents
Washington dispatch notes a failed attempt to obtain a copy of the Ballinger-Finehat investigation documents. The writer mentions congressional Jeinl committee activity and a plan to return to Pennsylvania for further action.
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Washington
Ber
Senate Tariff Debate Ends as Hale Moves to Table Resolution
In Washington a tariff debate sparked lively discussion with Senators Cummins Aldrich Beveridge and Hale among the participants. Cummins proposed amending Senate rules to allow revision of the tariff schedule by schedule. The session ended with Hale moving to table the resolution, and the motion was carried. A long list of recess appointments was confirmed.
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Miss Le Blanc Case Goes to Jury Today
Cambridge Mass December 13 The fate of Hattie Le Blanc charged with murdering Clarence Glover will be decided by the jury tomorrow Judge Bond will finish his charge in the morning He indicated the defense may have strong points noting the government did not prove she used a revolver while Mrs Glover knew how to use one
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Mass
Hattie le Blanc
Clarence KF. Glover
Five Men Die In Ravendale Coal Mine Explosion
Five men were killed and five injured in a gas explosion at the Northwestern Improvement Company's Ravendale mine No 4 West entry at noon. Fire that had smoldered in older workings spread to the gangway as workers battled the blaze.
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Northwestern Improvement Company
Ravensdale
No. 4
West Entry
Paper publishers protest Quebec pulpwood data suppression
New York reports that the American Newspaper Publishers Association asks the tariff board to review Quebec pulpwood reporting. They allege officials hid data showing only 600 cords per year available from private forests, while public forests were largely withdrawn. They warn measures threaten US newsprint supply of about one million cords annually.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Government Tariff Board
United States
Quebec
Americate Mills
Payne-Aldfieh
Smuggled China Girls and Coglies Deportations Reported
A vessel from Franeineia deported seven people including child and women smugglers to China amid a police drive to tie those responsible to the smuggling ring. Authorities seek arrests of organizers behind the operation aboard the steamer Matehuria.
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Mexican Governor Rescues American Girl From Life of Shame
The Los Angeles juvenile court had placed the girl on probation when she was brought to the Luna region in lower California. A Mexican official intervened to recover her from exploitation and place her in custody of local authorities after authorities discovered the abuse.
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Woman Accuses Poison Claim in Postponement Motion
Affidavits filed by the defendant's lawyers today support a motion to postpone her trial alleging she poisoned her wealthy husband John O. Schenk. The filing emphasizes the need for more time to prepare the defense and respond to the allegations.
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John O. Schenk
Malden Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
In a quarrel tonight at the home of his wife's parents Alonzo W Campbell killed his wife and then shot himself with a revolver authorities reported the tragedy occurred in Malden Massachusetts on December 13
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Alonzo W. Campbell
Electric Trains Crash in Fog Injures Ten Nearby Tacoma
In fogbound conditions an interurban limited from Seattle and a Tacoma local collided head on thirteen miles from Tacoma around 9 pm. About ten people were injured and a medical special with physicians was en route to bring the injured to Tacoma, due about 1:50 am.
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Seattle
Wreck injures several on Puget Sound electric road
Seattle reports a collision between a southbound local train and a northbound freight near Algona on the Puget Sound electric road. Several people are said to be injured and were believed taken to Tacoma.
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Puget Sound Electric Road
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Three Nation Chicken Fights Draw Big Crowds in Monroe
The national ten day chicken fighting event in Monroe attracts fans from the United States Mexico and Cuba. Purses range from 1000 to 2000 with about 100000 believed to have changed hands in the first three days.
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Cuba
Bandit Youth Pleads Guilty in New Orleans
William Jackson Jr. a street car bandit from New Jersey pleaded guilty to highway robbery charges in New Orleans after an attempted theft of a street car conductor. He said he had been in the city five days and had held up five cars.
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William Jackson, Jr
New Jersey
Jackson
Hello Bill in Undertaker Room Tragic Mixup
In West Brook Minnesota a morning embalming scene turns odd when undertaker Regnell wakes during an embalming attempt and greets colleague Gorpoe with Hello Bill. Dr. Steadman intervenes, saving Regnell from a dangerous error as the room copes with the startling moment.
Officials Expect No Strike of Engineers In Railroads
Four transcontinental railroad superintendents say they have taken no steps to run trains in case of a locomotive engineers strike, as they understand conferences are moving toward arbitration in the matter.
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Ron Tralis
Egat
Roosevelt Speech Reiterates Doctrine After Long Silence
Colonel breaks a lengthy silence to reaffirm his political doctrines and to praise Chief Justice White. He avoids reference to defeat and emphasizes constitutional principles and leadership.
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Justice White
Roosevelt Delivers Broad Policy Speech In Connecticut Banquet
Ex president Roosevelt spoke at a New Haven chamber dinner on broad reform lines. Simeon Baldwin’s seat was vacant at the banquet, with no noted clash over politics. Roosevelt advocated federal regulation of corporations and a radical program to be carried out by conservatives. He then departed for Boston with no further comment on the Baldwin matter.
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Militia article misleads on national guard and draft
Francis E Wood defends militia provisions against Fergusson attack. He argues the piece confuses general militia with the organized National Guard and cites Utah and other states to show current constitutional framework allows military service when needed. The aim is to avoid misinformed opposition to the constitution.
Roosevelt outlines square deal and reform aims in New Haven
In New Haven Colonel Roosevelt defends progressive reforms and calls for state and national regulation of corporations. He stresses equal opportunity, fair taxation, and labor benefits, arguing for a balanced program led by conservatives to advance industrial reform.
Military convict shot dead by guard during escape attempt
A private and another soldier faced desertion charges after a failed escape from custody. During the attempt, Harry Francia was shot dead by guard Albert Booklin as Francis tried to climb a wagon and flee over a fence. The sentry was arrested but expected to be exonerated. Francis had deserted Fort McDowell and later re captured in Portland Oregon after a failed jump from a third story window.
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Railroad Incorporates in Indiana with $4.5 Million Capital
Springfield Dec 14 The secretary of state issued a license to incorporate the Chicago Terre Haute and Southwestern Railway Company of Indiana with capital stock of four million five hundred thousand dollars. The Mines officers are in Chicago and the capital stock in Illinois is one million four hundred thirty four thousand dollars.
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Secretary of State
Chicago, Terre Haute and Southwestern Hallway Company
Indiana
Hisanity is Wire's Defense in Parneworth Rehenk Case
In Wheeling West Virginia on December 13 the defense for Lauren Parneworth Rehenk alleges insanity in response to charges of attempted murder. The case centers on alleged violent confrontation and the accused's mental state.
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Wheeling
Lauren Parneworth Rehenk
Quote on government, corporations and constitutional power
The speaker argues that governance should mirror fair dealings with a grocer, warns against loose talk on changes, and frames federal control over interstate agencies as constitutional and necessary. He emphasizes choices between wise progress and unintended harm, urging responsible solutions for future questions.
Fire Threatens LaGrange Block in Kentucky Store Fire
Fire started in the Radcliffe Overstreet general store at LaGrange Kentucky threatens to destroy the entire block. Fire engines rush from Louisville to battle the blaze.
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Drowned Men in Cabin Launch Tragedy on Snohomish River
A Seattle special reports six men drowned when a closed cabin launch with seventeen aboard capsized in the Snohomish river near Mariensville. The crew, all from the Stimson logging camp above town, had boarded for a pleasure trip to Everett.
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Mariensville
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Everett
Mrs Eddy Will To Be Made Public Today
Boston reports that the will of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy, late head of the Christian Science church, will be filed for probate in Concord New Hampshire tomorrow by General Frank Streeter. The church publication committee confirms the will and its provisions will be announced at once.
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Explosion jeopardizes Cincinnati gas supply
Huntington West Virginia December 13 The compressor plant of the Columbia gas and electric company near Kenova Wayne County exploded fatally injuring one man The Cincinnati gas supply is endangered as five 1400 horsepower engines were knocked out of service These engines pumped gas to Cincinnati now reliant on natural flow from a local well Two trains were sent to Branchland West Virginia and Portsmouth Ohio to bring workers and materials with 200 men at work by midnight on repairs
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Physician Charged After Attempted Killings in Indiana
Princeton Indiana reports Dr Randall Goodwin charged with attempting to kill his wife and two sons after a knife attack at the mother’s new home. The family had recently left his residence and the dispute occurred during a confrontation.
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Opposition to Negro Assistant to Attorney General Wickersham
Washington December 13 President Tafts plan to appoint William B Lewis a black lawyer from Beaton as assistant attorney general meets strong opposition Booker T Washington urged Wickersham to support the appointment while Boecker Cannon opposed it. Cannon cites economy though not on racial grounds The post targeted is in charge of Indian depredation cases vacant by John D Thompson of Danville TH who plans to resign after completing his work
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Danville
Cannon
Bank Examiner Takes Charge Of Quanah National Bank
National bank examiner seized the Quanah National Bank due to excessive past due paper and an agreement was made to pay every depositor in full through monthly installments of ten percent. The bank is expected to reopen soon.
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Texas
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Colorado Plan for Cement Highways From Atlantic to Pacific
John Brisben Walker presents a cement highway plan to the Colorado conservation commission. The proposal envisions federal and state funded intercontinental routes from Denver to St Louis Chicago Galveston Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles with freight and passenger rates potentially halved compared to rail. The commission adopted the resolution urging more state funds and federal action.
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Suspect Held in Bernhardt Farm Murder Case
Kansas City Missouri December 13 Sam Dailey a former employee of Mrs Ameline Bernhardt and the Bernhardt family were slain at the Bernhardt farm twenty miles south of here last week. Dailey was arrested by Inspector Boyle on information from John Feagle and held pending investigation. Feagle says Dailey was the hired hand who had quarrels with Mrs Bernhardt and her son George. Officers found bloody overalls in Dailey’s room and suspect a link to the killings. Feagle alleges Bailey and wife spent over one hundred dollars on clothing and jewelry recently. Another man Ike Whitsett was arrested on suspicion near the Bernhardt home. Whitsett denies guilt and says he hunted with a man named Falkner the week of the murder.
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Havemeyer Family Quits Sugar Trust
At a directors meeting of American Sugar Refining the resignations of Horace Havemeyer and Arthur E K Donner were accepted. The move removes the Havemeyer family from further participation in the company’s affairs.
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American Sugar Refining Company
Horace Havemeyer
Arthur EK
Donner
Mavemeyer
Rights to Baldwin Estate Headed to Jury Decision
In Los Angeles on December 13 the jury concluded for the case over two ninths of BE Baldwin's 11 million dollar estate. Miss Anita Baldwin Turnbull, daughter of Mrs Lillian Turnbull, is the plaintiff. Evidence starts tomorrow with Mrs Turnbull likely to testify first.
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