Asquith and Lords Clash Over Home Rule Debate
In a heated Lords debate on the King's Speech, opposition leader Lansdowne blasts the government’s veto plan as a constitutional assault while Premier Asquith defends limited Lords reform. Balfour condemns ambiguity, Ireland’s stance as pivotal, and the budget looms central to the clash.
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Court Decides Against Moxley in Oleomargarine Tax Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled that using natural palm oil in oleomargarine to improve texture and health effects subjects the product to a 10 cent per pound Internal Revenue tax. The ruling ends the Moxley Corporation of Chicago's bid to recover 9 1/2 cents per pound, the tax difference between colored and uncolored oleomargarine.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Tolor
William J. Moxley Corporation
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Jail Sentence for Egg Theft in Loutavilla Kentucky
Joe Simmons a Black man was sentenced to one year in jail for stealing eggs valued at 12 dollars while in transit on a technical charge of stealing from a common carrier. The case occurred in Loutavilla Kentucky on February 21. The sentence was handed down by local authorities and marks the end of the egg theft incident.
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Loutavilla
Joe Simmons
Political Budget Showdown and Veto Bill Stand Off
The text reports debates over guaranteeing royal prerogative exercises and veto bills. Nationalists accuse government of discarding a mandate to pass the budget without veto assurances. Redmond warns that backing the budget hinges on veto bill progress, risking a second election if promises falter.
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Asquith
Isa
Ania
Redmond
Murphy's Battle Shapes Up In Empire State Politics
The piece details a volatile political clash as Murphy faces a bid from many contenders for his seat. Conners predicts unprecedented maneuvers and warns of broad support for direct primaries across the state, with upstate Democrats backing Hughes. Rumors swirl that upstate leaders press Conners to back Hearst’s camp, while successors remain uncertain amid a crowded field.
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Rioting Strikes City Transit Amid Car Attacks
Rioting erupts in the business district as pickets attack surface cars amid a tense transit standoff. Police flood streets, militia possible, and a strike leader is arrested while a car is set afire and a worker is seriously injured.
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Square Deal Railroads Plead For Fair Rates
Chicago February 21 A pamphlet issued to the public by 139 railroads argues for a square deal in mail rates. It cites that during 1906 and 1907 payments for transporting mail fell $8.6 million annually, below remunerative levels, with first class revenue at 84 cents per pound while handling costs ran to 49.92 cents. The document, prepared by a committee including J Kruttschnitt Lucius Tuttle Ralph Peters C A Wickersham and W W Baldwin, claims railroads earned no profit under existing rates.
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Long Island
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Atlanta
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W. W. Baldwin
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Haskell's Fourteenth Message Urges Prohibition Legislation
Guthrie Oklahoma February 21 Goy c N Haskell today sent his fourteenth message to the special session of the legislature urging enactment of laws to end combat and congratulation from liquor deniers and by the house keepers.
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Actor Clay Clement Quits Earthly Stage After Sudden Death
Kansas City report states actor and playwright Clay Clement died at University hospital at 10 40 am from araemic poison. Born December 31 1863 in Woodford County Illinois Clement studied at the University of Chicago and pursued acting from 1884 plus playwriting. Notable works include The New Dominion Southern Gentleman and Ping Pong. His last appearance was Saturday night in The Drain Man and The Servant in the House. He collapsed this morning after convulsions.
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University Hospital
Woodford County
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New Dominion
John McGovern
Jesse Edison
Sami “Houston
Willswood
Negro undertakers fight over body in Savannah court
Prince Wright, a deceased Black man, lay in contest as two Savannah undertakers clashed over burial rights. A possessory warrant brought the case to Justice Van Gleson with neither side yielding, one side absent but seeking administration papers, the proceedings likened to a habeas corpus over a corpse, awaiting decision.
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Savannah
Prince Wright
Riots Break Out Across City Sparking Transit Damages
Edward Morgan the conductor was beaten as rioters clashed with police in a sweeping city disturbance. Director Cony ordered a reshuffle of the force while Mayor Reyburn pledged protection. A stray shot from a police revolver missed its mark during a striker meeting as windows shattered and cars were vandalized.
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Director of Public Safety
Cony
Reyburn
Progressron
Gener
Suit to recover damages for death of William Taylor
Mrs. Taylor filed a $50 000 suit alleging a street car company employee caused her husband’s death. The petition states Taylor, attacked by vertigo, fell across tracks after the conductor dropped bundles. An in coming car struck him at about 20 mph. Etheridge & Etheridge represent the plaintiff.
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Etheridge & Etheridge
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