Taft on Foreign Trade and Future Diplomacy
President Taft argues for direct contact between foreign service officers and American industry to align trade policy with national interests. He urges Congress to understand global conditions, notes the Panama Canal opening as a turning point, and calls for a modern, resourceful diplomacy consistent with America’s evolving role among nations.
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Foreign Service
Congress
Panama Canal
William He Taft
White House
Jewish Rabbi Perished in Fifth Avenue Fire
New York December 3 Louis Levy a fish rabbi perished in a fire that swept an apartment house on upper Fifth Avenue seven persons were injured in the blaze and other residents were rescued. The tragedy followed a blaze faulting repairs and authorities investigated the cause as families mourned the loss of the rabbi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Levy
Upper Fifth Avenue
New Jersey Democrats Name Senate Leader Nominee
In Trenton on December 2, Democratic state voters caucused to select a Senate leader. Senator James F. Fielder of Hudson County received the majority nomination for president of the Senate.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
James F. Fielder
Hudson County
Senate leadership changes after governor vacancy noted
The text reports changes in top roles with Mr. Fielder set to succeed Governor Wilson as acting governor and then move into the Senate presidency after Senator Fielder becomes acting governor, detailing Bergen County’s selection as presiding pro tempore.
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Inee
Senate
Fielder
Wilson
Bergen County
Pres Dent
Senator Fielder
Interesting chapter in the packing history unfolds
In St Louis a hearing on the National Packing Company case reveals details of formation by Armour Mori Swift and loan plans from Kuhn Loeb. Counsel Ralph Crews argues the company was formed to fulfill a large 900000 loan from Kuhn Loeb and to settle 15080 debts with New York’s Reform Bank, while noting stock was initially held by the trio before incorporation.
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Bt. Louie
National Packing Company
T. Charles Armour
Edward Mortis Ai Javus
Fe Swift
Youn
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Reet Monat Bank
New York City
Ralph Crews
Chicago
Packers
St. Louis
Nationing Company of
St. Louts
Armour, Morris and Swift
National
Chicago Packers
Kuli, Loco & Cow
Jacob Seif
Editor of the Advocate On Social Service Work
Chicago December 3 The Advocate reports debates at a social service conference ahead of the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America with 32 denominations and more than delegates taking part. Also noted is an indictment in New York charging Samuel Warfield with mail fraud connected to a “rare book” scheme and his release on bond. past conviction for an $80.60 book fraud. Madagascar tornado toll tops 100 with widespread destruction and mass casualties.
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Chicago
Levy’ Gilbert
Cincina
de. Govert
Ministry For Social Service
Churches of Christ In
America
Samuel_T. War
New York
Ms Wa
Warfield
James A. Patten
Chicago Grain and Cotton
Paris
Madagascar
Murderous Chinks Imprison Officers in San Francisco
Chinese gamblers used desperate tricks to trap two officers last night. They lured Corporal Goft into a chamber, attempted to gas and imprison him, while his partner faced similar confinement as bolts clacked and lights failed. The scene ended with the officers forcing escape as the assailants fled.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dee
Bs Siberia Club
Goft
Trust of the Harvester of the Garden Variety
On December 2 in St Louis the government’s salt to dissolve the International Harvester company proceeded after a second day of hearings. Special Agent Darling argued the Harvester trust was a garden trust using strongarm tactics to crush competition rather than relying on patents. The government began presenting witnesses to show the firm drove hundreds of rivals from business for attempting to control output. Another note reports railroad progress on the Gallatine Valley line from Three Forks to Bozeman nearing completion with rails to Menard and labor deployments, plus plans to move equipment to Great Falls for similar work.
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St. Louis
International ‘Harvester Company
Darling
Department of Justice
Harvester Trust
United States
The
International
Teaering
Standard
Hageman
Gallatine Valley Railroad
Puget Sound
Great Falls
On on the Stand Kalispell Trial Evidence Ends
At George W Burton's trial in Kalispell on December 3 the taking of evidence closed. Burton testified and admitted shooting Lang but pleaded self defense, saying he aimed at Lang's legs but had to shoot due to Lang's position.
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Standard
Kalispell
George W. Burton
Burton
Lang
Cross-Examination Met With a Smiling Countenance
The cross-examination drew a smiling countenance as arguments continue. The case will likely go to the jury after further proceedings.
Gold Furnished by State During November Month
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena Montana reports gold and silver bullion delivered to the government assay office in November from several counties. Lewis and Clark and Madison totals appear as $81,208 and $2,592 respectively while Powell and Ravall total $136,695 with other counties adding smaller sums. The figures reflect county contributions to federal assay totals.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Powell
Seven Die In Ohio Railroad Wreck Near Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio seven people were killed and eight injured, five of whom may die, in a Pennsylvania Railroad collision near Dresden. A Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley passenger train collided with a Cleveland Akron and Columbus division train on the single track between Trinway and Zanesville. TheMuskingum Valley engine broke down. a flag was sent but the other train was too close. The rear coach was demolished with most deaths and injuries. Several escaped by jumping as steam scalding occurred.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dresden
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Division
Trinway
Muskingum Valley
Murder Trial Over Hunting Trip Death Near Baldwin
A jury in Baldwin Michigan heard testimony in the murder trial of 0 M Arebach charged with killing his Chicago business partner Harry Fisher during a hunting trip. Key witness Hark Weston testified Arebach claimed Fisher was accidentally shot and asked for the body to be prepared for shipment that night. Mrs Fisher urged a coroner’s inquest and both Arebach and Fisher’s widow chose a cheap casket.
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Baldwin
Mich
Arebach
Harry Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Qroods
Hark Weston
Independence
Weston
Arguing Validity of Newspaper Law in Supreme Court
Washington December 2 arguments on the validity of the newspaper law a section of the post office appropriation were heard in the supreme court Solicitor General Bullitt for the government and James M Beck for the newspapers contended overreach by Congress Bullitt said the law extended a former regulation requiring newspapers to supply certain information to the post office Beck argued Congress risks striking down laws and cited the publicity law as one instance Senator McCumber introduced a bill to repeal the provision noted in federal court pearls seizure case two smugglers fined $300 for importing pearls from Magdalena bay to San Diego without declarations Katalla Alaska December 3 navy coal expedition reaches Chilkat after mining 855 tons for a naval test and prospecting Trout creek and Cunningham group coal to be shipped south for testing Cincinnati December 2 annual American Road Builders association meeting discusses national highway department organization with E J M Pherton Saskatchewan and H W Spaulding Wyoming speaking
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Washington
Supreme Court
Bullitt
James M. Beck
Post Office Department
Beck
Congress
McCumber
Katalla
Alaska
United States Navy
Bering River
Naval
Trout Creek
Cunningham Group
Navy Department
One of the Largest Fees Paid Into State Treasury
Springfield reports a payment of 110,886 dollars to Secretary Doyle by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad for a 66 year charter extension. Earlier, state attorneys argued the railroad operates under a perpetual charter but sought to use a 30 year extension rule. Attorneys for the road warned of court action to recover the fee as a constitutional matter. In Texas, habeas corpus hearings in San Antonio challenged federal neutrality law enforcement power, involving Colonel Pascual Grozco and David de la Fuente seeking release from military custody.
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Springeld
Wan Bald
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad
Doyle
Secretary of State
Susem
Austin
Texas
United States
Pascual Grozco
David ‘de la Fuente
Pri
San Antonio
Woman Attacked in Suburb. Mi Konella Marshall Victim
Mi Konella Marshall, 35, was attacked in the suburbs and found unconscious after being dragged in a field. She was taken to a hospital where doctors reported a skull injury as authorities search for the assailant.
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Credit Ariaties Eee Eee
Mi Konella Marshall
North western Hard Wood Lumbermen hear shortage warning
In Minneapolis in December W H Sill polis president of the North western Hard Wood Lumbermen's association warned of a hard wood lumber shortage. F A Nolan of St Paul was elected president for the coming year. In Toledo Ohio a patient was deemed insane and declared to be a threat to the public by the city health department amid unclear notices.
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Minneapolis
W.H. Sillpolis
Northwestern Hard Wood Lumbermen’s Association
F. A. Nolan
St. Paul
Toledo
Ohio
Bec
City Health
Jannus Delayed By Jury Comeback Flight Halted
Helena Ark December 3 Tony Jannus, delayed by a jury, could not resume his hydro aeroplane flight southward today. He planned to resume tomorrow traveling from Omaha to New Orleans. Washington December 3 delegates gathered nationwide for the opening session of the ninth annual convention for the national rivers and harbors commission.
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Helena
Ark
Tony Jannus
Jannu
Omaha
New Orleans
Washington
Rodenbaugh Dies at Waits Undertaking Parlors
The obituary notes the death of J Rodenbaugh aged 0 years with funeral arrangements at Waits Undertaking Parlors. The notice cites the Te: Siina'are and indicates the funeral police will handle later details.
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Rodenbaugh
Te: Siina
Funeral services for the late Ates Noer at Wieharde
The funeral for the late Ates Noer will be held Wednesday at noon at Wieharde Funeral Home. The service will proceed to Mountain View Cemetery for burial. Reverend A. Ke Smith of Hey will officiate.
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Spencer
Ates
Noer
Wieharde
J Walsh Park Street Bell and Exchange Listings
Directory line lists J Walton Walsh at Park Street with Bell Phone 85 and Independence Phone 1381 as contact numbers in the local telephone directory.
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Bell Phone
Sale at the Clothery Offers Neckwear and Silk Shirts
Today at the Clothery a sale of high grade neckwear and silk shirts invites shoppers to buy Christmas gifts at 21 North Main Ady.
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North Main—Ady
Smuggling Suspect Brothers in Pearl Trade Case
Los Angeles reports Aurelio and Alfredo Sandoval, wealthy brothers with fishing concessions in Mexican waters, were involved in a pearl smuggling case. Authorities allege the Sandovals conspired to move valuable pearls through illicit channels, linking to broader illegal trade networks.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dec
Aurelio and
Alfredo’ Sandoval
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