Senate votes raise federal judge salaries to ten thousand
The Senate resumed work on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and approved a $3,000 increase for circuit judges to $10,000 while district judge pay rose from $6,000 to $8,000. Debate featured remarks by Senator Raynor on Africa travel plans and critiques by Senators Borah Tillman and Bailey regarding judicial independence and constitutional spirit. Final action postponed to the next day.
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President backs cautious stance on Japanese situation
Washington January 21 The president spoke with several congressional visitors about the Japan issue and indicated there is nothing pending in Congress now nor any major differences between himself and Congress.
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President seeks to calm California Japanese issue
The president acknowledges strong anti Japanese sentiment in California and urges Governor Gillett to influence the legislature to halt new measures this session. Senators Flint and other Californians say they will assist but doubt government figures on Japanese population decline.
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Gillett
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Urgent Deficiency Bill Reported in Senate
The urgent deficiency bill was reported to the senate on January 21 carrying 1,151,602 dollars. It shows a 25,000 dollar increase over the house version. The committee removed a 12,000 dollar auto purchase for the president elect Taft who favors automobiles over horses.
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Cholera Toll Rises in St Petersburg Hospitals
St Petersburg reports thirty four new cholera cases and sixteen deaths in the twenty four hours ending at noon today across municipal hospitals.
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Cooper murder trial opens second day with large juror panel
Nashville January 21 Morning Journal Special Leased Wire. On the second day of the Cooper murder trial the court moved to quickly add a new panel of five hundred talesmen. Four jurors were in court. more women attended as spectators. Deputy keep order while several potential jurors are fined for absence or prejudice. A wealth farmer, J. M. Whitworth, is chosen. A Gotto turns 100 yesterday and is excused.
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Pilotied Rescuers of Miss Ellen Stone
Selim A Shakir the Syrian mountain guide who piloted a Turkish troupe through Macedonia to rescue Ellen Stone the American missionary kidnapped by brigands died in a Roswell hospital of pneumonia. The body will be sent to Jerusalem for interment. Funeral services will be held Sunday at a Christian church. Miss Stone, from Massachusetts, was kidnapped with Katharina Tsilka the Albanian Protestant minister's wife. The brigands demanded 116000 dollars. 65000 was raised in America. The women were captives for six months.
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Storm wracks California flooding Stockton and disrupting rail lines
A historic storm drenches California from the Oregon coast to San Diego. Stockton floods with rising San Joaquin waters threatening business districts. Los Angeles and Santa Barbara report heavy rain. Rail traffic suspended, schedules ruined, telegraph lines down, and detours used for travel to Salt Lake City.
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New Mexico Legislature Debates County Division and Board Changes
Lincoln Hewitt introduces radical reform bills in council and equity board changes while Curry county proposals trigger protests. A first week closing session adjourns with county division fights, limited sessions, and a push for district based county commissioners.
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Farm land inundated near Sacramento
Sacramento Cal Jan 21 The levees of the lower division of Sherman Island gave way this afternoon and between 3000 and 5600 acres were inundated The breach occurred on the Sacramento river side where the levee failed against a strong current A fierce southeastern gale with waves washing over levees aided the flood conditions reported by the Bee correspondent at Isleton and between Isleton and Sacramento
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Northwest Storm Causes Massive Landslides and Rail Disruptions
Destructive landslides along the Great Northern line between Ballard and Edmonds isolate Seattle delaying telegraph and telephone service and halting train movement. Spokane also cut off as slides and washouts disable rail routes. Portland reports full isolation with Northern Pacific service east of Pasco suspended until tomorrow.
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Storm Rages Across California With Widespread Disruptions
Storms drenched the coast from San Francisco to the valley with heavy rains and strong southerly winds. Shipping warnings issued as weather bureau forecasts continue and rail lines face washouts and closures in the northern region.
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Widespread Storm Delays Repairs Across Regions
Storms halt work as stages are storm bound and telegraph and telephone wires lie prostrate, delaying progress on repairs and restoration efforts.
Car Load of Babies Distributed in New Orleans
A car load of seventy five babies was distributed in New Orleans today from the New York foundling and orphan asylum. Foster parents waited at the station to claim the children for whom they had previously applied.
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Tackles Interstate Gambling Bill
Washington January 21 A Senate judiciary subcommittee heard Senator Burkett and former Senator Blair argue for a bill banning interstate race track gambling messages. They contended the measure is constitutional and within the panel’s remit.
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Wool growers to have bureau in Washington
Cheyenne Wyoming January 21 A permanent bureau in Washington will be maintained by the National Wool Growers association to oppose any congressional tariff reductions on American products especially wool. The executive committee announced sufficient funding has been raised among members and others interested in sheep raising.
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Senators Brace for Limited White House Backing
The Morning Journal reports that Attorney General Bonaparte declined to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Tennessee Coal and Iron merger with United States Steel. The committee emphasizes courtesy over subpoenas, signaling a rift with the Department of Justice and a lack of White House support for further inquiries.
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Nonpartisan statehood measure for New Mexico and Arizona
Washington reports a plan to make the statehood bill nonpartisan and to grant separate statehood to New Mexico and Arizona. The measure, likely to be reported to the House this week, will be reviewed by minority members of the territory committee tomorrow. Representative Hamilton of Michigan, chair of the Territories Committee, expects no opposition on the House floor.
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Landslide After Earthquake Kills and Injures Hundreds
Tangier reports a severe earthquake near Tetuan triggering a landslide that wiped out villages. It is believed hundreds of people were killed or injured, with rescue efforts underway.
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Seventy Dead in Chicago crib fire prompts inquiry
Chicago officials brace for a rising death toll from the Seventy-first street crib fire. Coroners and engineers debate federal jurisdiction as survivors accuse the firm of inadequate fire protection and dangerous construction.
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Schooner Ensign Wrecked Off California Coast
The four-masted schooner Ensign bound from San Pedro north on ballast went ashore at Naples sixteen miles north of Santa Barbara. The crew landed several members using a line ashore while the captain and six men remained aboard as waves twenty feet high battered the vessel. Efforts to float her were abandoned. two sailors came ashore and were not seen again.
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Walker-Otic anti racetrack bill clears assembly vote
The Walker-Otic anti racetrack bill passed the California Assembly 61 to 10. A motion to reconsider delays sending the measure to the Senate where the bill faces a pivotal test. The law resembles New York's approach.
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