Taft withholds patronage from insurgent lawmakers
Victor Rosewater says Taft views patronage as reciprocal to congressional support for his legislative program. Insurgents push for using the whip on Cannon and Aldrich while some back Taft's reforms. Some insurgents vow GOP loyalty if measures align with the party platform, others threaten independence and possible Democrat ties.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Cannon
House
Victor Rosewater
Republican National
Congress
Mother Five Sought by Montana Boy
Phil Harding, 19, son of Mrs. A. D. Harding, appeals to police and newspapers in Tacoma and Seattle to locate his mother who left Dell, Montana in April 1908. He relays a tale of hardship, noting his last contact was three months prior in a letter on department store stationery, and his reply was returned unopened. He fears for her welfare and seeks any information.
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The
Standard
Tacoma
Phil Harding
A. D. Harding
Seattle
Mather
Dell, Mont
Move for Peace by Nicaragua as Talks with Madriz Begin
Nicaragua shifts toward dialogue as a peace initiative seeks talks with Madriz to ease tensions. The approach aims to open negotiations and reduce conflict potential amid regional pressure.
Managua Rejoices Over Prospects of Early Peace
Managua reports mutual desire for peace as President Madriz reveals telegrams from General Diaz and General Estrada indicating willingness to discuss the country’s crisis. Minister Baca says no offense toward the United States in a banquet speech. Executions of Americans Grace and Cannon under investigation by Madriz. Salomon Selaya to be held responsible alongside another official. Admiral Kimball declines a gift from Madriz.
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Madriz
Fernos Diaz
Estrada
Rama
General Estrada
Gonzales
General Gomez
Baca
United States
Ivias
Granada
Grace
Cannon
Salomon Selaya
Selaya
Kimball
Corinto Harbor
American Sailors’ Mess
Governors Norris and Galen Plan Eastward Trip
Two Montana state officers Governor Norris and Attorney General Galen will depart Helena for the East to confer with land department officials about Carey land act lands in Montana. They aim to hasten surveys to secure sections 16 and 36, visit Stillwater prison, inspect a binding twine plant, and attend a governors conference in Washington on uniform legislation.
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Standard
Helena
Norris
Galen
East
Land Department
Carey Land Act
Montana
Stillwater
Washington
Wagons Carry Marooned Passengers on Long Trip
Salt Lake City dispatch reports flood-bound Los Angeles Salt Lake train near Caliente halted by frigid cold minus 18 degrees. Wagons carrying 12 remaining passengers reach Paneca 18 miles away for overnight stop, with a stage to Modena and Salt Lake expected Friday morning.
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Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
State to open bids for capitol granite February 3
Helena Jan 5. The state board of examiners will open bids on February 3 at 2 pm for furnishing granite for the capitol wings. Bidders must furnish stone samples at least two days before bidding. A tentative agreement with Gagnon & Co. governs the contract. If stone is delivered within 30 feet of the wings, the bid drops by 87000. if further, by 4000 less. The state will not quarry stone or accept free use of quarries.
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Helena
State Board of Examiners
Capitol
Gagnon & Co
W. G. Conrad
Baxendale
Helena High School
Taft nominates customs court judges and consuls general
President Taft sent to the senate nominations for the new customs appeals court headlined by presiding judge Alfred C. Coxe and associate judges William H. Hunt James F. Smith C M Barber and Marion Devries. He also named Charles E. Eberhard as consul general at large and four consuls general including Maxium Blake Robert Brent Mosher William H. Gale. Additional appointments include land office registers Thomas H. Bartlett Charles Demoisy Clyde B. Walker Vernal Utah receiver Don B. Colton and postmaster Orson B. Prickett in Billings Montana.
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Washington
Wan
Taft
Senate
Court of Customs Appeals
Alfred CC. Coxe
United States
William H. Hunt
District of Montana
James F. Smith
Philippine Islands
C. M. Barber
Vermont
Marion Devries
General Appraisers
New York
Charles E. Eberhard
Kansas
Maxium Blake
Missouri
Bogota
Colombia
Robert Brent Mosher
District of Columbia
Hankow
China
William H. Gale
Virginia
Athens
Greece
Registers of Land
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Lewiston
Idaho
Charles Demoisy
Vernal
Utah
Clyde B. Walker
Juneau
Alaska
Don B. Colton
Billings
Mont
Orson B. Prickett
Helena Residents React to Judge Hunt Appointment
Jan 5 Helena residents responded with mixed feelings to Judge Hunt's appointment. They praised the honor but mourned his departure from the state after more than 25 years here with his family to relocate for federal court work. successors expected to be named soon.
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Standard
Helena
Judge Hunt
Porto Rico
Hunt
Federal Court
Hydrophobia Breaks Out Among Zoo Animals in Denver
In Denver on January 5, hydrophobia has struck the city park zoo. Four wolves have been killed, a timber wolf tested positive after a recent attack on keeper Claud Hill, and a grizzly bear along with two cinnamon bears are threatened. The timber wolf had attacked several others and the bears. three more wolves were destroyed after examination confirmed hydrophobia.
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Denver
Colo
City Park Zoo
Claud Hill
Hill
Agricultural College
Milk price rise to boost dividends says state counsel
New York on January 5 reports that a nine cent per quart milk price increase will allow large milk companies to pay dividends three times higher than in recent years. The state milk investigation resumed with counsel stating the impact, as District Attorney Whitman, who started January 1, joined proceedings to aid state authorities.
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New York
Large Milk Co Cmpanies
Whitman
William T. Jerome
Desperadoes At Large After Jail Break
Great Falls January 5. A posse pursues Charles Wilson Jim Clark and Frank Collins the three desperadoes who escaped from Chateau jail last night. No sighting yet but they are believed in a thickly settled country making escape unlikely.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Charles Wilson
Jim Clark
Frank Collins
Chateau
Great Falls plan to restart smelter and mines progresses
The Great Falls Mill and Smelter Men union laid a plan to reopen the Great Falls smelter and the Boston and Montana mines at Butte. Work has begun toward resuming operations, aided by 400 ore cars en route between Butte and Great Falls. Miners show cautious support, with no intent to block the reopening, and optimism runs high that closures will be avoided while the West Stewart mine resumes after coal shortages.
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Great Falls
Boston & Montana
Butte
Butte Miners’ Union
Ing
West Stewart
Clark Company
Fort Benton Jury Rules Stocking Death Homicide
The coroner's jury finds W. B. Stocking died from a gunshot wound inflicted by an unknown person at his Teton ranch, rejecting the son John Stocking's claim of self harm. John testified he was asleep and heard the gunshot but saw no one else present.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Stocking
The
Teton
John Stocking
Plomalinee Poisoning Linked to Cream Puffs in Syracuse
Syracuse reports twenty seven cases of plomainee poisoning traced to cream puffs or chocolate celaires. All but one case identified as related to consumption, with authorities investigating remaining links in the city.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Smelter at Great Falls Resumes Operations Slowly
Great Falls Jan. 5 In line with an announcement by Boston and Montana smelter officials work at the Great Falls plant resumed today with many men employed to prepare for operation. The concentrator sections started at 8 am as two units went on line. ore removal faced freezing issues. Full plant startup expected within two to three weeks as more shifts report. Switching in the smelter yards began with 60 or 70 cars moved to proper tracks. 500 ore cars await movement between Butte and Great Falls, ore supply for two days on hand. Great Northern to replace striking switchmen with internal crew tonight. outside switchmen expected to arrive by delayed Burlington train from the south. Sheriff and police prepared for any demonstrations on arrival.
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Great Falls
Boston
Chicago
Butte
Great Northern
Burlington
Forgiving pleas from Roberta de Janon case
New York January 5 Ferdinand de Janon father of Roberta de Janon the heiress who vanished with waiter Ferdinand Cohen appeals to his daughter to return home offering forgiveness along with her grandfather The wife Julain Cohen also appeals to her husband asking forgiveness and stating she will fight to save their marriage with legal counsel in place of public notes
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New York
Ferdinand de Janon
Roberta de Janon
Ferdinand Cohen
Fred
Julian Cohen
Democrats Fight Panama Measure In House Standoff
Democratic lawmakers press against a Panama-related measure as the House seeks to block passage of the Mann bill, arguing implications for foreign policy and trade. The debate centers on procedural moves and partisan divisions within the chamber.
Panama Canal Bill Passes House 119 to 102 Along Party Lines
The Mann bill authorizes the president to govern the Panama Canal Zone, appoint a director general, and centralize military civil and judicial authority in the executive. It creates one circuit court for the zone with appeals to the U S Supreme Court in major civil and criminal cases, and preserves jury trials for felonies. The vote was strictly along party lines after a lengthy session with numerous amendments.
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Washington
Mann
Panama Canal Zone
United States
House
Richardson
Alabama
Committee On Foreign Affairs and Interstate Commerce
Keifer
Ohio
Townsend
Michigan
Garrett
Tennessee
Congress
Mr. Garrett
Mr. Townsend
Panama Canal
Florida
Spain
Harrison
New York
Hardwick
Georgia
Senate
Panesna Canal
Canal Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Heinze Demurrer Pending in United Copper Case
New York January 5. Counsel for F Augustus Heinze demurs to indictments against Heinze and secures adjournment of related charges. Case centers on use of Mercantile National bank funds to finance United Copper stock pool. Prosecution alleges misapplication and conspiracy involving other United Copper directors. Hearing and quash motion set for January 13.
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New York
United Copper
F. Augusus Heinze
Heinze
Arthur P. Heinze
United States Circuit Court
Montana
F. Augustus Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
Morse- Heinze
Grand
Mercantile Bank
United Copper Company
Carlos Warfield
Samuel Robinson
Calvin Geer
Marriage of King and Queen Declared Incontestable
Brussels report states Minister of State Bernert affirmed that the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Elizabeth is incontestable on constitutional grounds. He noted the late King Leopold did not issue a decree sanctioning the union, but the country has long accepted it.
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Brussels
Bernert
Leopold
Albert
Elizabeth
Mrs Cook Has Not Deserted Husband
New York reports Mrs Josephine Dudley wife of the discredited explorer Mark Cook says he is a nervous wreck and in seclusion due to strain. She vows no quarrel over money and asks prayers for his recovery so he may defend himself. Dudley notes she remains by his side and aware of his whereabouts but declines to reveal location.
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New York
Cook
Josephine Dudley
United States Proposes Manchuria Rail Neutrality Plan
St. Petersburg reports a U S plan to neutralize Manchuria by placing railroads there under international finance and oversight. The proposed scheme would have neutral management to avoid strategic use, with Russia invited to participate. Assessment hinges on Japanese and Russian responses and requires careful study by the U S government.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Manchuria
China
Japan
Russia
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