Forced by Underwood
The Democratic tariff revision bill passed the House 210 to 109. It cuts average steel and iron duties 35 percent from the Payne Aldrich law. Democratic Leader Underwood forced an immediate vote, with twenty insurgent Republicans supporting the measure. The Colorado delegation opposed it. the bill heads to a hostile Senate, where Cummins has a substitute proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Underwood
Colorado
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Finance Committee
Neely Sworn In Expands Kansas Democratic Edge
George E. Neely a Democrat representing Kansas Seventh was sworn in in Washington on January 29 succeeding the late E H Madison Republican. His seat increases the Democratic majority in the House to seven.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George E. Neely
Kansas
E. H. Madison
House
Broussard Seen as Louisiana Senator After Sanders Withdrawal
In New Orleans on January 29, Robert F. Broussard’s election to the U S Senate seemed assured after Ja red Y. Sanders withdrew his candidacy. The Louisiana Democratic nomination is effectively election. Separately in Provo Utah the Utah State Horticultural Society opened its three day convention with Mayor C F Decker welcoming attendees and Joseph F E Wright delivering the president’s address.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Robert F. Broussard
United States
Louisiana
John R. Thornton
Jared Y. Sanders
Provo
Utah
State Horticultural Society
C. F. Decker
Joseph FE. Wright
Oden
Leap year marriage convention to spur weddings in Georgia
In La Range Georgia a two day convention opens tomorrow inviting all unmarried men and women in the area and nearby Alabama to attend. County commissioners rent the court house auditorium for the event and cut rate marriage licenses will be offered with several justices on hand to marry couples.
Washington Weather Forecast for West Texas Fair
Washington Florida section reports fair conditions with moderating temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. Readings show a maximum near seventy six and a minimum around forty seven degrees.
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Washington, Fl. .C
Which One Lied: Battle Between Watterson and Wilson
In Washington on January 29 Col. Henry Watterson states the dispute with Governor Woodrow Wilson centers on which party lied. The remark aims to end a distasteful episode and settle the issue by truth.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Henry Watterson
Woodrow Wilson
Taft 5 Heard In Home State
President Taft began a three day Ohio swing in Cleveland speaking on peace and arbitration and shaping the 1908 campaign. He met with Republicans including James Garfield and prepared to move to Columbus for a near thirty six hour stay.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Taft
Ohio
James Garfield
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Danish Author Herman Bang Dies in Utah Hospital
Danish author Herman Bang died of apoplexy in a local Ogden hospital. He had been traveling around the world when he was stricken aboard a Union Pacific train yesterday.
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Associated Press
Ogden
Utah
Jar
Herman Bang
Bang
Union Pacific
Yaqui Rebel Warfare Ordered by Mexican Peace Commissioner
Telegram from Guaymas Sonora reports General B J Wiljohn, peace commissioner to the Yaqui Indians, ordered to wage vigorous and merciless warfare against rebels who reject any peace terms.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Guaymas
Sonora
Mexico
B. J. Wiljohn
Klaus Holds Edge in Six Round Pittsburg Bout
Frank Klaus of Pittsburg topped George Brown of Chicago over six rounds in a National Club show, Brown stalling in the final round as Klaus controlled the bout from start to finish.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Frank Klaus
George
One Million Kansas Souvenir Post Cards Unveiled
Topeka observes fifty first anniversary of statehood with a bold promotion sending one million souvenir cards worldwide. Cards feature a seated woman with sunflowers, grain fields and major Kansas industries, with the state seal beneath a throne.
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Inkansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Sunflower State
United States
State
Darrow Indicted on Bribery Counts in McNamara Case
Los Angeles January 29 two indictments accuse Clarence S Darrow former chief counsel for the McNamara brothers of bribery and corruption. He is free on $20000 bail. Arraignment slated for Thursday. Counsel includes Farl Rogers and C F McNutt. Grand jury to reconvene.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
McNamara Brothers
McNamara Defense Fund
Robert Bain, Jr
Darrow
George N. Lockwood
McNamara
Superior Court
Farl Rogers
C. F. McNutt
Indiana Superior Court
Lecompte Davis
Col
Charles S. Young
Grand Jury
Indictments Likely Soon in Dynamite Conspiracy Probe
Federal grand jury investigation of the dynamite conspiracy appears near end with indictments expected by week’s end or early next week. The government plans simultaneous arrests of all indicted individuals.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Federal Grand Jury
Democrats reject battleship and public building funds
Washington January 29 Democrats of the House in a spirited caucus tonight decided not to make appropriations for battleships or public buildings this session.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
House
Duke of Fife Dies in Egypt
The Duke of Fife, brother-in-law to King George V, died in Asshun Upper Egypt. He was here for the consecration of the Khartoum cathedral memorial to General Gordon. Death resulted from exposure after the Delhi wreck on arrival in Herpt. He helped Cecil Rhodes in early African exploration.
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Associated Press
Asshun
Upper Egypt
Duke of Fife
George V
Great Britain
Khartoum
Gordon
Delhi
Herpt
Cec Rhodes
Afric
Mallory Line Plans New Ships Between Galveston and New York
Galveston Texas January 29 It is reported the Mallory line operating passenger and freight ships between this city and New York will soon begin construction of several new vessels. The first is set to be launched in 1913 and will be larger and finer than the Prazos, the present fleet queen. Some officers are in the city to select a Texas general agent after S T Demill recently resigned.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Mallory Line
New York
Prazos
Mallory
Texas
T. Demill
Principal figures in Sneed Boyce melodrama
The sensational domestic drama centers on Col. A. G. Boyce and his wife Mrs. J. B. Sneed, with defendant J. B. Sneed facing trial in Fort Worth. The case, a cause celebre, follows Boyce and Mrs. Sneed’s alleged elopement to Winnipeg, while Boyce’s son A. G. Boyce Jr. is shown in images.
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A. G. Boyce
J. B. Sneed
Fort Worth
A. G. Boyce, Jr
Riots during textile strike leave one dead in Lawrence
Rioting disrupted a fortnight long strike as streetcars were blocked by a mob. A woman died from stray bullets, a militiaman and several others were injured. Troops were brought in by Governor Foss to restore order while bans on parades and mass meetings were imposed. John J. Breen was arrested on conspiracy charges.
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Lawrence
Mase
Jan
Wers
Foss
John J. Breen
THAHO GOVERNOR VATORS MEASURE THAHO GOVERNOR VATORS MEASURE
Ny Associated Press Boise. Lisbo, Jan. 2. Governor Hawley Jody: retoms the revenue bil, 'pdoing all the work Which the spec ial session of the Jegislature has ac complished. 'The asseably adedieurns tomorrow, Foes of Saloon Active in Ohio Columbus, O., Jan 24. The Ohio Anti-Saloon League has made st rangements for a bis mass convention to be held in Columbus tomorrow simultaneously with the visit of President Taft. The announced pur pose of the demonstration is to im press upon the Ohio constitutional convention the importance of and license provision in the State con stitution. Prominent prohibition speakers from several states will ad dress the convention.
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Ny Associated Press
Boise
Lisbo
Hawley Jody
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Taft
Carnation Day Observed In Canton For McKinley Birthday
Today Canton observes Carnation Day marking the birthday of the late President William McKinley. He would have turned sixty nine. Thousands across the nation place floral pieces at the McKinley tomb on Monument Hill.
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Canton
United States
William Melkinley
McKinley
Monument Hill
Arraignment in Ashbury Park murder of Patrolman Lippincott
Charles D P Clayton was arraigned in Freehold New Jersey court today for trial on the charge of murdering Patrolman Charles F P Lippincott at Asbury Park on December 10. Clayton is alleged to have shot the officer while the latter attempted to arrest him for abusing his wife.
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Richeson
Boston
Mass
Harry Potts
Clarence V. T Richeson
Charles Street
Superior Criminal Court
Robert Williamson
Williamson
Butts
Wolter Executed in Electric Chair for Murders
Albert Wolter was electrocuted at 5 41 this morning in Oesinine New York after convictions for the circumstantial murder of fifteen year old Ruth Wheeler two years earlier. He left a statement denying the crime and expressing hope remorse would lead to a true murderer confessing.
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Averchaiet Press
Oesinine
N. Y
Jam
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Walter
Russia Bars American Jews in Duma Bill
Nationalists in the Duma introduced a measure to forbid entry of Jewish citizens from the United States into Russia and to raise general customs tariffs with special duties against American goods. The report notes the proposal as part of broader economic and policy shifts.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Skilled racquet players enter midwinter tennis tourney at Pinehurst
Pinehurst hosts the second amateur midwinter tennis tournament opening today. Top United States players are entered in men s singles and doubles with women s singles mixed doubles and women s doubles on the week long schedule.
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Pinehurst
United States
Sneed Challenged as Indictment Quash Fight Opens
Amarillo banker J B Sneed charged with murder faced non jurisdiction and quash motions in Fort Worth. defense seeks move to another court and alleges wife coerced to testify before grand jury. Heavily guarded, with two detectives, witnesses and veniremen arriving as jury selection looms.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
J. B. Sneed
Amarillo
A. G. Boyce, Sr
Swayne
Simmons
Sneed
Loyee Brothers
Len
Will
Amarillo Witnesses Attend Fort Worth Slaying Trial
Dozens of Amarillo citizens and friends travel to Fort Worth to attend the J B Sneed trial for the slaying of Col A T Royce. Witnesses largely came of their own accord, drawn by friendship and interest. Leaders from Amarillo and beyond are expected throughout the week as the case draws intense attention in the Fort Worth court.
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Amarillo
Fort Worth
Express Companies Probe Resumes in New York
Federal probe into express companies continues in New York before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane. Investigators review revenues rates and business practices carried out since last fall.
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Express
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prospector Reports Gold Ledge Near Campo
San Diego California January 21 A stampede began after Lee Morris a prospector located a large ledge of free gold in the Campo hills fifty five miles east The gold is valued at sixty to two hundred dollars a ton
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San Diego
Cali
Lee Morris
Campo
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