Advocates Reforms President Sende Important Message to Congress
City, April 3. President Diaz outlines reforms in his semi-annual message to Congress. He supports no reelection, periodic renomination of officials, reforms to electoral law, and expansion of ballot access. He pledges to curb jefe power, improve judiciary efficiency, and pursue redistribution of large estates through efficient means.
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Rebel Leaders Visit El Paso
Francisco Il Madero Sr and Alfonso Madero arrive from San Antonio to El Paso and hold talks with Mexican government opponents. Reports say no statements given. peace rumors flare as insurrecto secretary Gonzales Caraz joins. In Ciudad Juarez a bomb blast wounds three and kills one federal soldier.
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Dr Seaman Knapp Dies in Washington at 78
Dr Seaman Knapp a leading figure in the department of agriculture and noted world explorer died at his Washington home. He was seventy eight years old.
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Washington
Extremely Rare Tommy Pop Sense of Humor Quote
An exchange highlights humor as learning when not to be funny. Father explains to his son that true sense of humor involves restraint and timing rather than constant jest, reflecting a thoughtful view echoed in the Philadelphia Record.
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Mary Adelaide Yerkes Dies Widow of Charles T. Yerkes
Mary Adelaide Yerkes, widow of Charles T. Yerkes, passed away. The obituary notes her late husband’s prominence and her role in the family's social and civic life. Her survivors and funeral arrangements are announced in the notice.
Mary Adelaide Yerkes Dies in New York Life of Public Scandal
Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes widow of Charles T Yerkes died at her Fifth Avenue home after failing health since last November. She was born Mary Adelaide Moore daughter of a Philadelphia druggist and married Charles T Yerkes about 24 years ago. The couple separated ten years later and she later remarried Wilson Fizner.
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Mary Adelaide Yerkes
Charles T. Kerkes
Mary Adelaide Moore
Philadelphia
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Mann to Become Republican Minority Leader in House
Washington reports indicate James R. Mann of Illinois will be chosen as the Republican minority leader with no opposition. John W. Weeks will not run. Party caucus tonight to confirm Mann and set committee assignments amid lingering progressive tensions over the committee on committees.
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Illinois
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Committee On Committees
Joseph G. Cannon
Montana mail clerk jailed for stealing two registered packages
Harry L. Kelly, registry clerk at Billings post office, confessed after hours of questioning to taking two registered packages worth 2200 dollars. One package for 1200 dollars on December 3, 1909, and another for 1000 dollars on March 10. He claimed illness in family prompted the theft to cover lodge funds. Kelly, 28, has five years with the post office and is held for federal grand jury action.
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Democrats chart session plan with economy drive and reforms
In a harmony filled caucus the Democrats adopt a new legislative programme focusing on popular election of senators Canadian reciprocity tariff revision and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. They push rules reforms to cut payroll abolish extra pay and streamline committees amid plans to end 98 appointive positions and trim house staff.
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Senate Shelves Tariff At Extra Session Start
Washington April 3 Democrats in the house plan tariff legislation during the extra session to begin Tuesday at noon but Senate Republicans oppose any tariff revision. The outlook shows the extra session likely adjournment sooner than expected as regular Republicans resist measures and seek to appease the progressive wing, blocking Democratic tariff bills without cross support.
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Fargo Man Killed by Freight Train In Central City
John Turck, about sixty, was struck and instantly killed by a freight train in Fargo on April 3. His body, found an hour later by car cleaners, shows severe injuries. He had worked around town for twelve years and was single.
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Mrs Harry P Whitney Opera House Porter Finds
A brief item notes Mrs Harry P Whitney associated with an opera house porter role. The piece reports a discovery or finding connected to Whitney in the theater setting.
Porter Recovers $10,900 Diamond Pendant at Opera House
A porter found a pear shaped diamond pendant valued at $10,900 lost by Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney in the Metropolitan Opera House Wednesday night and returned it to Mrs. Whitney in New York.
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English Enthuse Over Arbitration in British Movement
In London on April 3 British zeal for arbitration surged as 900 meetings across the kingdom supported the proposed treaty with American churches observing Arbitration Sunday. Evangelical free churches backed the effort and copies were sent to President Taft and Sir Edward Grey. A large peace demonstration led by Lord Coleridge at Whitefields tabernacle featured Augustin Birrell as principal speaker.
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Augustin Birrell
Ireland
Johnson Tired of Jail
Jack Johnson appeals from San Francisco county jail where he has three weeks left for breaking the auto speed ordinance. He complains of the cell atmosphere and wants air and better meals, proposing chicken service but it is not approved. He offered to leave California within six hours if released, but District Attorney Fickert dismissed the idea.
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Jack Johnson
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Johnson
Three state appropriation bills to replace omnibus plan
St Paul reports three state appropriation bills will be sent to the house and senate to replace the omnibus measure. They raise next biennial appropriations to about 15 million dollars, up about 2 million, with a 15 mill tax levy for two years. The state university receives roughly 1.5 million dollars.
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Asquith Drives Parliament Bill Amid Lords Resistance
London reports Mr. Asquith pushes the parliament bill to end titled privilege before Whitsuntide. Lords may delay, preferring time over confrontation, while Churchill strengthens the drive with Lloyd George sidelined. Irish home rule gains ground in Britain as Unionists acknowledge rising support.
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Great Britain
Roosevelts End Reunion As He Heads to Westward Tour
Theodore Roosevelt ends the Roosevelt family gathering at Theo dore Roosevelt Jr the eldest son of the former president and begins the second half of his travel tour. Since March 8 he has spoken in Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas New Mexico Arizona and California and will add Nevada Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Wisconsin before returning to New York on April 16. He has yet to visit Utah and Florida since leaving the White House.
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Rebels invest Fez as crisis grips city
Fez is reported fully invested by rebel tribes in a crisis situation. A dispatch from Fez notes the siege and rising tension. Tangier reports native sources claim Mulai Hafid’s brother Muali Ismael named sultan at Mequine, but no confirmation follows.
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Bush Named New Missouri Pacific President
New York April 3 B F Bush president of Western Maryland railway chosen to succeed George J Gould as Missouri Pacific president. Report suggests his salary may reach as high as 100000 dollars annually.
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B. F. Bush
Western Maryland Railway
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railway
Teen Girl Dies After Short Circuit at Coliseum
Lead S. D. April 3 report says Ruby Malter a sixteen year old Deadwood girl died instantly after touching an electric light switch triggering a short circuit during a roller skating outing. Her body was found in a waiting room minutes later.
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La Follette Emerges as Presidential Contender
In New York on April 3 J Adam Bede former Minnesota Republican representative said Senator La Follette is a presidential candidate seeking the Republican nomination next year. He noted strong sentiment in Minnesota Wisconsin and the western states and that La Follette would press a spirited fight to hinder the Taft administration.
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Blast Kills Superintendent at Seattle-Area Mine
An explosion at Denny Renton Clay and Coal company mine No 2 near Taylor, 33 miles south of Seattle, kills Samuel A. Tomes age 38 who was superintendent. James R. Miller vice president and general superintendent, John Keenan local manager, and William Lawton foreman are seriously injured.
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Samuel A. Tomes
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Minneapolis Traders Seek Freight Parity With Denver
Minneapolis traffic association petitions commerce board for parity of freight rates to Denver. Inventory of Uncle Sam's books shows government on paying basis for first time since July 1, 1910. Caruso delays dates due to superstition from a fortune teller. Michigan delegation protests transfer of Alexander Grant from railway mail service to St. Paul, but order stands. A Mill City man dies by gas exposure. a blast injures others. Frisco vice president to oversee Hill interests in Oregon and Washington, filling John F. Stevens’ vacant post.
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Washington
John F. Stevens
Grain and Provision Prices in Minneapolis Wheat Market
On April 1 the Minneapolis wheat market shows May at 91 and 91 1/2 cents, July at 92 1/2 and 93 cents, Sept at 89 1/2 and 90 cents. On track prices for No 1 hard 93 1/2 cents, No 1 Northern 92 1/2 to 93 1/2, No 2 Northern 89 1/2 to 91 1/2, No 3 Northern 86 to 90 cents.
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Market Quotes From Duluth Wheat and Flax
Duluth reports on track futures with No 1 hard at 94 cents, No 1 Northern 93, No 2 Northern 90 to 91, May 93, July 94. Flax on track at 2.49 for May and 2.48 for May delivery.
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Cattle and Hog Prices Updated from St Paul Market
St Paul market summary shows cattle at good to choice steers five fifty to six ten, cows and heifers four fifty to five ten, veals four fifty to six. hogs six twenty five to six fifty. sheep wethers four twenty five to four eighty five, yearlings four twenty five to six ten, spring lambs six to six ten.
Market notes from Chicago on Wheat Corn Oats and Poultry
Chicago market brief lists Wheat May 85 86 cents for July and Sept 86 percent, Corn May 46 46 3/4 cents, July 48 4 85 cents, Sept 49. Oats May 29 percent July 31 4 3/4 cents Sept 30 30 3/4 cents. Pork May 15.02 July 14.87. Butter Creameries 14 2 or 14 1/2 cents, dairies 13 18 cents. Eggs 12 percent 13 8 cents. Poultry turkeys 19 cents chickens 1 cent.
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Chicago Market Prices For Cattle Hogs And Sheep
Chicago market report lists Catth Reeves at 5.25 to 6.90 per unit, Texas steers 4.50 to 5.80, Western steers 4.90 to 5.80, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 5.85, cows and heifers 2.75 to 6.00, calves 6.00 to 6.75. Hogs range Light 6.60 to 6.95, mixed 6.35 to 6.80, heavy 6.15 to 6.66, good to choice heavy 6.65, pigs 6.50 to 6.90. Sheep Native 3.00 to 5.30, yearlings 4.50 to 6.60, lambs 5.00 to 6.36.
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