Four Years That Made History Under Taft Era
A survey of the Sixty-second Congress notes a clash between branches, landmark investigations, and tariff friction. It highlights Canadian reciprocity attempts, the creation of the Children’s Bureau, labor and railway reforms, anti trust actions, and the lingering tariff revision battles shaping the approach of the incoming Wilson administration.
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Congress
Houme
Senate
Taft
Wilson
Payne-Alirich
Canada
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Children’s Bureau
Department of Commerce
Panama Canal
Lorimer
Tllinois Merce
Mi Lorimer
Didge Archard
Ata
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Gowns of Wilson Women to Be Simple Costumes
Princeton March 2 Inquiries on attire for inauguration have prompted Mrs Woodrow Wilson to reveal plans for herself and daughters They will wear ordinary walking suits for the day and a gown of brocade with lace drapery and beadwork for the White House event The green gown features a long train and simple upper sleeves suitable for the occasion
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Thaw to Be Summoned Before the Grand Jury
In New York on March 2 Harry K Thaw will be summoned before a grand jury probing bribery linked to the bid to free him from Matted Wan asylum. District Attorney Whitman approved the plan after Albany cabled invitation committee actions. The inquiry likely starts after Dr Charles Kenney’s habeas corpus hearing on Thursday.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Whitman
Albany
Ror Sulzer
Charles Kenney
Chinese Boxer Anxious For Butte In Montana Fight
A Chinese boxer Sing Ming Mongolian seeks a featherweight title shot in Butte amid strong local interest. He trained in Boise and Salt Lake, drawing attention as the lone Chinese contender in the region. His recent bout with Hennessy showed his punch力 and ring savvy as supporters hope for a top Montana matchup.
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Sing Hosan
Hutte
Boise
Sing
Spike
Hennessy
Trantad
Te Vaties
Salt Lake
Mark Dent
Ming
Montana
Intermountain
Utah
Idaho
Fe Shell Mills
Pirates and Critics Debate in Quiet October Talks
Critics in several cities discuss the Pirates as potential pennant winners to face the Giants, with New York Chicago and Cincinnati writers weighing strength. The piece notes the Pirates’ October misfires since 1909 and questions whether press opinions reflect true pennant odds.
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Pitsburg
Giants
New York
Chicago
Pirates
Cincina Hia
St. Louis
Fred. Clarke
Buccaneers
John J. McGraw
Holt
Wem
Ritlen Elsemitere
Pearng
Onis
Cine
Foue
Claude Hendrix Roche
Berne
Max Carey
Tack Miller
Pha
Pitaburg
Gacette Times
Pirates History and Players Highlighted in Chronicle Tale
The Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph recalls Mr Mathewson and a slate of southpaw pitchers, noting Ty ler Collins and Plank among the present. It tracks Honus Wagner’s long career, Hulls of Yale and Harvard stars, and early contract dates. A Bulga rian bombardment is briefly mentioned with ships beached after shelling Cha rkeul.
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Copy
Gregg
Collin
Tyler
Plank
Sting
York
Brooklyn
Napoleon Rucker
Mr. Mathew
St. Louis
Cardinals
New York
Salloe
Collins
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Barnes
Pirate Club
Honus
Clade Herris
Horus
Willie Cooper
Everett Booe
Alexander
Carey
Bill Kelley
Marty
Huskies
Pirates
George Aow
Cammite
Alsmay
Pittsburg
Paterson
N. W
Ransée City
Carnegie
Pitsburg Gazette
Trades Assembly Opposes Amendment By Unanimous Vote
The Silver How Trades and Labor Assembly meeting last night went on record opposing a nine hour workday amendment before the legislature. They stated the measure would hamper compensation and urged conferral with lobbyists in Helena. In unrelated notices, Albert Cale, age nine, died at East Dirk Street after a week of illness. Francis survives.
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Trades and Labor
Helena
Fielt
Albert Cale
Dirk Street
Francis
American troops clash with Mexican forces amid upheaval
Two thousand U S troops operate near the capital as Gen Diaz receives ovation at the bull ring. Huerta Mondragon and Blanquet review from the palace balcony. Rumors of plots surface while thousands of ranchers and civic groups parade through streets in salute to the revolt’s figures.
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As i
Albert Fuentes
Aguastate Fentes
Cartan
Invighe
Felix Diaz
General Diaz
General Huerta
Gener Diaz
Mondragon
Jane I'Blanquet
National Palace
Vivas
Broadway Jones delights Butte with lively Cohan farce
Review of Broadway Jones at the Broadway theater in Butte last night praises Ralph Morgan and John Webster in a George M. Cohan comedy. The two leads drive three hours of nonstop laughs with a strong supporting cast and a bustling stage, keeping the house packed and urging a return engagement.
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Adway
George M. Cohan
Butte
Ralph Morgan
John Webster
Morgan
Mr. Cohan
Himsel
Eas
Hiroadway
Empany Jackson
Robert Wall
Gerard
Peter Pembroke
Chewing Gum. Company
Sam’ Spotswood
Dave
Spotswood
Jones
Grant
Higgins
Armed stranger halted by officer near Milwaukee
A heavily-clad man was stopped this morning by police after he approached in Milwaukee with a revolver. He identified himself as John Voth, 21, and was charged with carrying concealed weapons pending further investigation.
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Jack Wean
Spectarch
Milwaukee
John Voth
Butte Briefs Edward Hickey improving at hospital
Edward C. Hickey, president of the state Savings Bank and Taphamne Capper company, is reported to be improving at St James hospital where he had been patient for two weeks. He was much stronger yesterday.
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Ter
Frank Baker
New York
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Matty
Disraedi
Mathewson
Marquard
Athletics
Pinser Ignor
Contree
Ike
Bostona
New Yorks
Johnson
Teagues-Philadelphia Enquirer
Edward C. Hickey
State Savings Bank
Taphamne Capper Company
St. James” Hospital
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