Harriman Finds Rail Sentiment Shifting in West and Southwest
Harriman returns to New York amid talk of reforming government spending and rail policy. He notes a changed attitude toward railroads in the West and Southwest, but says laws must change before action follows. He supports keeping wages high, continuing Southern Pacific Mexican line work, and plans to stay near New York for now.
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Bold Baltimore Clerk Accused of City Funds Theft
William F. Downs, a 26 year old Baltimore city register clerk, is held on charges of embezzling city funds with an alleged loss around 10000. He is said to have kept two race horses and four prize fighters, living beyond his $1400 annual salary. Bail set at 350000. further hearing postponed to next afternoon.
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Taft Proposes Stamp Tax Revision for Tea and Coffee
Nasmingro, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, outlined to the president several proposed changes to revive the stamp tax. He suggested applying the tax to tea and coffee rather than restoring the wartime breadth, while adopting its diverse methods in effect.
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Long distance tramper Walsh completes Boston to San Francisco walk
Sergeant John Walsh, United States Army, the long distance walker, arrived in Boston after a round trip covering over 7700 miles in 186 days. He began August 2, 1908, reached San Francisco October 23, and started the return journey today, hoping to beat Edward Payson Weston. Walsh is 57 years old.
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John Walsh
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San Francisco
Walsh
Edward Payson Weston
New York
No-Treating League to Be Formed in Louisville
Louisville ministers urged to convene a meeting to form a no treating league. National Model License League, after January convention, calls for action to stop alcohol service at retail venues. The aim is a group pledging not to treat or be treated to drinks and reduce temperance issues.
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National Model License League
Women Debating Curb on Christmas Tree Fad in Texas
The General Federation of Women's Clubs council in San Antonio debated curbing the Christmas tree fad. A resolution urged limiting forest felled for holiday decor and preserving more trees for ongoing use. A second resolution praised Dr. Harvey Wiley on pure foods. The council eyed a prison reform campaign and committee appointments from state federations.
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Ava
General Federation of Women's Clubs
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Stephen Goas
Chicago
Fifty Million Company for the Independents Formed
New York April reports that months of work to consolidate about seventy five Independent fertilizer firms in the south into a 980,000 000 corporation nears completion. Articles of incorporation are expected to be filed in Albany soon with J. P. Morgan & Co as fiscal agents. The venture will not be a holding company but will swap stock for plants and operate the combined business.
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Taft Receives First Bi Monthly Paycheck as Chief Executive
Washington April 1 This was President Tafts first pay day as Chief Executive and the treasury messenger at the White House delivered a check for 36625 01 He is the only government official at the White House who receives pay only twice monthly.
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Taft
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Old Crazy Snake Still Missing as Rebellion Eases
In Pierce Oklahoma on April 1 a reporter describes the Smoked Beef Rebellion fading after militia withdrawal is anticipated. Creasy Snake remains unseen while Colonel Hoffman and the Oklahoma National Guard pursue him through river bottoms and gulches.
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Hardee Fights For Daughter In Denver Custody Case
Savannah businessman Robert H. Hardee travels to Denver to locate his 12 year old daughter Louise claiming she is abused and living with a man not her husband. Judge George Allen orders Mrs Louise C. Hardee to produce the girl in court and to summon Raymond Guidrie of the Denver Morning Transfer Co. for appearance. Hardee’s father alleges the child is taught to fear him and that the couple may have violated Colorado divorce laws by remarrying within a year. The daughter has sent Hardee picture postal cards from Denver indicating trouble.
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George Allen
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Cuba Now Controlled Entirely by Cubans
April report notes Havana shows little public interest as the last American troops evacuate aboard transport ships McClellan and Sumner. German cruiser Bremen dips its ensign in greeting while American steamers whistle. Sea walls empties, Punta Castle group gathers, United States ensign removed from Hotel Miramar until ships pass. Cubans’ apathy sparks wide comment on transfer of control.
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Women Denounce Republicans Over Tariff Bill Debate
Deliberate attacks on how women are treated in tariff talks spark fierce condemnation in Washington. Speaker Barnett and others rail against the Payne bill, attacking protections, inheritance and income tax ideas, with debates on sugar, tobacco, iron ore and duties. Several representatives from Kentucky Missouri West Virginia and South Carolina advocate or oppose key provisions, while warnings about rising costs and political consequences fill the night session.
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Square Deal for South Demanded by Democrats
Washington April 1 Senator Aldrich defended open tariff hearing procedures as standard practice in the senate, while Democrats push for inclusivity in committee hearings. Rayner and others condemn exclusion of Democrats, calling it outrageous parliamentary maneuver. Continued on Page Three.
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Weather Prophecy Fair
A weather report fragment lists temperatures from lowest to highest with mean values and rainfall within 24 hours. It notes a deficiency since the start of the month and excess since January, with figures and state weather terms partially shown.
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