Landis Defends Selling American Goods Abroad at Less Than Home Prices
In Washington on May 23 the House debated tariff policy as Landis Indiana defended prices abroad for American goods and denied Cochran's charge that protection breeds corruption. Williams criticized protection while countering corn burning claims from Indiana Nebraska and Kansas lawmakers refuted by Hinshaw and Reeder.
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Immigration bill passes the Senate en route to stricter controls
Washington May 2 Senate passes immigration bill amid broader slate of bills. The measure imposes stricter entry rules, expands head tax from two to five dollars, and provides country wide information for new arrivals. The debate centers on enforcement and classifications of aliens. May 23 president accepts Horace A. Taylor’s resignation as assistant secretary of the treasury effective June 30. J H Edwards and Arthur F Statter named to succession.
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After the Fire Disaster Relief Flows Nationwide
May reports show Southern Pacific up to May 14 hand led 1635 carloads of free relief supplies to San Francisco. California and Oregon sent carloads. Nebraska and other states followed. Banks reopen May 25 as San Francisco sees abundant money on hand. Mexico consolidations denied. Boulsky quits due to ill health.
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Wallace Again Accuses Taft of Slander Over Canal Row
Former Chief Engineer John F. Wallace, of the Isthmian canal, addresses Senator Millard charging Secretary Taft with misstatements and prearranged remarks. He defends his conduct, criticizes Taft and Cromwell, and cites disagreement over authority and compensation. A separate note says Panama canal materials should be domestically produced unless bids are exorbitant.
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Senator Burton Seeks No Senate Action After Stay Granted
A May 22 conference in Washington between Senator Burton and Senate Privileges chair Burrows discussed procedure for Hale’s resolution. Burton says no resignations or Senate action are needed. a Supreme Court stay grants 60 days to seek rehearing. Also in St Louis, May 23, petition for a receiver for the Pinal Copper company names Campbell Bigger and others, seeks void bond issue and a court-appointed receiver.
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Cincinnati
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Icebound blockade runner found near North Siberia
The steamer Teucer reports the missing blockade runner Soerabaya encased in ice on the north Siberian coast near Nicolaievsky. Crew remains and several bodies frozen aboard. the ship carried arms to Vladivostok but could not reach port due to the Japanese blockade.
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Moyer and Haywood Seek Change of Venue in Idaho Case
In Boise the Canyon County District Court will hear motions for a change of venue May 29 in the murder case of Charles H. Moyer, William B. Haywood, and George A. Pettibone, with over 200 affidavits expected to support the request. The defendants face trial for the Steunenberg killing.
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Pennsylvania Officials Testimony On Coal Stock Holdings
Special to the Morning Journal Santa Fe N M May 23 governor Hagerman pursues changes in territorial officers while battles over postmastership erupt There are reports of moves to wage war on the governor and possible early removals in June. Officials deny majority cuts as stock holdings by Pennsylvania railroad executives draw scrutiny in a separate probe.
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Witnesses Describe Rebates in Burlington Trial Conspiracy
In Kansas City court, George H. Crosby and associates face charges of conspiring to rebate railroad rates. Testimony reveals Barton Bros. Shoe, Robert Keith Furniture, Freisching Mercantile, and others received large sums from New York via express packages after freight bills were paid. Freischlag details a 25 percent rebate agreement with Thomas and deposits to the firm’s New York credit by Jackson.
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Equitable 10 Amends Charter on Policyholder Board
Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life, announces proposed amended charter to elect 28 directors by policyholders with a majority of board to policyholders. Charter aligns with promises by Mr Ryan and attorney guidance, seeks court modification of an injunction, and plans to present to the board at the May 31 meeting for approval.
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New Mexico Military Academy Commencement Honors Hagerman Speech
Governor Hagerman spoke at Roswell May 23 during New Mexico Military Academy graduation exercises. Cadets Jaffa Miller led welcomes with orations by Blam Head Harvey Cake A. T. Samworth and B. S. Marcus. Valedictorian Noyes Weltmer, and graduates Elam Head Bernie Marcus Samie Gordon Ralph Lloyd Smith received diplomas.
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Aury Decides The Secretary Killed Himself In Heartbreak
New York May 23. A jury verdict finds death by own action in the case of Charles L. Spier a personal representative of HH Rogers of Standard Oil. Spier killed himself after a pistol shot wound at his Staten Island home while telling his wife a burglar was in the house. Police notes link money losses in Wall Street and secured securities as collateral.
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Fires devastate Fairbanks Alaska one woman dies
A large fire in Fairbanks Alaska destroyed most of the town from Turner to Third streets. One woman, Lotta Talbot, died. losses are estimated around 1 million dollars. The blaze damaged only the electric light mains and was reported extinguished.
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Senate committee backs Cuba Britain treaty with amendments
Havana May 23 The senate committee on foreign relations reports on the treaty between Great Britain and Cuba signed a year ago and recommends ratification with amendments It is believed Britain may find the changes distasteful and doubt exists that the government will accept the treaty as amended The committee report will be discussed in the senate Friday.
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Untitled fragment on nominees and New Mexico politics
An OCR fragment discusses political appointments and a New Mexico issue, referencing a senate or judge appointment context and a Port matter. The legible bits point to a federal or state confirmation scene with named individuals involved.
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United State
Barney Oldfield Breaks Own Automobile Record at Kentucky Track
Barney Oldfield covered fifty miles in one hour thirteen minutes and two seconds at Morse Breeders track in Lexington Kentucky to break his own automobile record. Goldfield won the Blue Grass sweepstakes five miles and took the one mile race from Paul Albert of Germany in strong style.
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Pension Commissioner Enserodtares BiGgen New Official to Save Salary
Pension Commissioner Warner will reorganize his office on a business plan, eliminating seven eight employees to save $91,560 in annual salaries without discharging any worker by filling vacancies.
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