Reciprocal Trade Talks Put Before Congress and Parliament
Washington and Ottawa simultaneously received a reciprocity plan aimed at reducing food costs by expanding the free list for Canadian foodstuffs and removing duties on printing paper and wood pulp. The agreement requires swift passage by Congress and Parliament, with mutual cuts on meats, dairy, fruit, grains, and manufactured goods.
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Washington
Taft
Ottawa
Knox
Canada
United States
Congress
State Department
Fielding Announces Reciprocity Talks Result
Premier William Fielding announces the outcome of Canada U S reciprocity negotiations in Ottawa praising Taft and Knox. He says both sides aimed for understanding to improve trade without sacrificing interests. The address is met with applause and desk hammering. Former Winnipeg Mayor Hamilton Emerson dies from injuries after a train accident in Bina.
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Ottawa
Ont
William Fielding
United States
Taft
Knox
Mr. Melding
Canada
United
Mr. Fielding
Winnipeg
Hamilton Emerson
Bina
Whitlock to testify in Illinois vote scandal probe
Hardy Whitlock, ex county treasurer of Vermilion county Illinois, charged with embezzling 58000 to fund vote buying, will testify as part of an inquiry into past elections. The probe will focus on Vermilion county politics and the November election that brought Joseph Cannon to the speakership, with possible findings touching the state attorney and court.
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Danville
Hardy Whitlock
Vermilion County
Joseph G. Cannon
de Tional
House of Representatives
Witness Bowstring Joe Triggers Court Sensation in Minnesota
Bowstring Joe a 60 year old Chippewa stunned Grand Rapids court while testifying in the Goggle Eye murder trial. He claimed responsibility for killing Caldwell over an alleged assault on his wife, which led to Goggle Eye's acquittal. Joe surrendered peacefully and gained public sympathy.
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Duluth
Bowstring Joe
Grand Rapids
Minn
Goggle Eye
John Caldwell
Sand Lake
Caldwell
Minnesota
Police Chief Halts Sudden Boxing Bout in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Jan 27. Police Chief W T Elliot arrived at Wright saloon to stop a boxing match between Jack Bennet and Ed Bosquet. Authorities raided the place as ring attire was ready, arrests awaited those present, and officials moved spectators into an alley to avoid police action.
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Aberdeen
S. D
W. T. Elliot
Wright Saloon
Jack Bennet
Ed Bosquet
Schenk jury unable to reach verdict discharged
After twenty four hours the Schenk jury asked to be dismissed as hopelessly divided. Judge Jordan refused. Foreman Phillip Burke said the jury could not agree and the court discharged them.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Schenk
Jordan
Phillip Burke
Seven-year-old bitten nose by a dog in Dubuque
In Dubuque Louisiana on January 21 a seven year old girl, daughter of Fred Slivken, was attacked by a dog and lost her nose. The dog owner was arrested and charged with maintaining a nuisance.
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Dubuque, la
Fred Slivken
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