Democrats Covet Senate and Steel Debate Heats Up
In Washington on January 20 Democrats eye Senate control and debate over tariffs and a steel bill. Bailey announces retirement. Simmons could chair finance if seniority rules bend, while others push for John Sharp Willlan. House debate on the steel bill proceeds, with Underwood moderating as progressives align on party strategy. The money trust inquiry splits Democrats amid tariff concerns and potential political maneuvering.
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Senate
Menate
Congerins
Bailey
Texas
Congress
Simmons
North Carolina
Fie
John Sharp Willan
Underwood
Perkasie
Cxar
Henry
House Rules Committee
Money Trust
Horry
Col
Pryan
Pension Bill Ready For House Consideration
Washington report says a pension appropriation bill will be reported to the House from the appropriations committee and discussed Wednesday. It features abolition of seventeen named aides to Washington pensions, consolidating work in the pension bureau to save about a quarter of a million dollars annually and streamline administration. The measure would carry roughly 162 thousand dollars, aligning with commission estimates.
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Appropriations Committee
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Commission of Pensions
Justice Harlan's Place Name Baker for U S Circuit Judge
In Washington on January 20 President Taft favors nominating Frank Baker of Indiana for the United States circuit court of appeals. Baker, a Goshen resident and son of former district judge H. Baker, has strong backing from Indiana jurists and prominent lawyers. The nomination would fill a long vacant seat and follow Roosevelt era precedent.
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Judge Baker
Indiana
Washington
Taft Isaid
Frank Baker
United States Event Court of Appeals
Lin Gis
Wisconsin
Beker
Baker Akain
Chhiengs
Goshen
Ind
Dubn H. Maker
United States
District of Indians
Jim Wh
Pater
Roosevelt
U S Policy on Inviting Monarchs to Visit
Washington notes public goodwill toward the English during the Duke of Connaught visit but reiterates a long standing policy. The United States cannot invite monarchs to visit and would only respond to invitations from Britain through official channels.
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Duke of Connaught
United States
George
Mary
State Department
Shell
Englaml
Lane For
Ryan Charges Plan to Kill in Indiana
Indianapolis reports charges against detective Robert Foster, former Louisville police captain, for assaulting and attempting to murder Frank M. Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Foster, aiding the federal grand jury probe of a dynamite conspiracy, allegedly struck Ryan and discussed evidence tied to Walter Drew and the Iron Workers. Ryan testified Foster sought details about Drew and a reported $1000 offer for Ryan's end, while Foster pressed to talk to Iron Workers' counsel.
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Ind
Frank M. Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Robert Jr. Foster
Foster
Louisville
Walter Drew
National Creators’ Association
Federal Grand Jury
Iron Workere
Alwit
Drew
Ryan
Ron
New York
Iron Workers
Oeetpint
J. d. McNamara
McNamara
Chicago
Miners clash over Civic federation demand and boy scout view
In Indianapolis Indiana supporters of John Mitchell ex-president of the United Mine Workers clashed at a convention against the Civic federation demanding resignations or expulsion. An amendment to the constitution bans women from Civic federation membership and a delegate condemned the boy scout movement as a detraction and urged opposition.
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Dwn
John Mitchell
Unsted
Civic Federation
Tim
Wnien Fem
Herron
Imehud
Boy Scout Movement
Oe Lee Iiloviabait
Ron
Tin Boy Scouts
Urges Eight Hour Day Attack on Manufacturers
Washington January 22 President of the American Federation of Labor told the Senate education committee that manufacturers oppose the eight hour workday. He said the eight hour day would boost industry and trade and improve relations between employers and workers. Also mentions Dr Chas Cambridge Ellot recovering from illness in Mass and a separate line about a refund offer for PAZO OINTMENT without clear connection.
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American Federation of la
Senate
Cosine
C. W. Eliot
Mass
Chas
Cambridge
W. Ellot
Harvard University
Cey Ogg
Samuel A. Elliot
Angele Settele
Von
Wilson in Boston Addressing Boston Business Leaders
Boston visitors detail Gov Woodrow Wilson’s Saturday program including talks before the Boston real estate exchange and the Harvard Democratic club. He avoided political comment on campaign fund issues, urged stronger representation in government, and met with figures such as Richard Olney and Gov Foss before heading to Providence and home to Trenton.
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Woodrow Wileson
New Jersey
Boston Business Organization
Harvard
Gav. Wilson
Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
City Club
Bsiness
Woolrow Wilson Democratic Club
Sundere Iheates
Canbridge
Mr. Olney
Wilson
Hix
Roosevelt not a candidate yet will be nominated in Republican bid
New York January 29 Theodore Roosevelt is not a candidate for the presidency yet a statement by Walter A Stubbs Kansas governor says Roosevelt will be nominated and elected The governor says he is convinced Roosevelt will refuse a second term unless a true demand from the American people exists and the convention will feel that pressure Roosevelt may be urged to lead if the people demand it and the party coerces none of which he would seek himself
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Theodore Roosevelt
Walter A. Stubbs
Kansas
Oyster Fay
Stubbs
Roosevelt
Col
China
United States
Iom
Nationals May Get Realbach Trade Hopes Rise
Chicago June 2 Manager John Kling of the Boston Nationals hopes for a strong team this year. He traveled from Boston to Kansas City for a week then to Chicago to plan training and evaluation. Kling discussed trades with Cubs president Murphy, aiming to move pitchers and secure two lefthanders as part of a broader deal.
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John Kling
Boston Nationals
Boston
Kansas City
Erst
King
Murphy
The
Cobe
Cub
Eeata
Wil Regs
Chance Y Wire
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief for Colds
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a cure for the severest cold and grippe misery. It claims two hour dosing every two hours for three doses and promises all symptoms will disappear. The copy notes three years of research and a cost of over fifty thousand dollars.
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Pape
Meat prices rise as retailers and packers clash in trial
Chicago testimony shows retailers largely set prices for fresh beef while packers deny excessive profits. Langhorne read plant shipment lists from National Packing to refute government claim of inflated margins. Government notes some 14 to 15 cent per pound sales contrast with overall profit claims.
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Dan
John Barton Payne
Steiner G. Langher
Gh, Hammond & Co
National Packing Company
Kansas City
St. Louis
Oculia
Joseph
Ras Boa
Mit Instaners
Middleman Eliminated in New York Vegetable War
New York launches a test program on January 2 to cut out middlemen in the vegetable trade. A committee of energy men and others opened the effort, aiming to transfer produce directly from farmers to consumers. Crowd-packed room saw carrots potatoes cabbage onions and other vegetables stacked and quickly sold out.
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Shank
Indianapolis
Wao
Secretary Stimson calls 16 Army posts abandoned immediately
Secretary of War Stimson, citing waste and inefficiency, urges immediate abandonment of at least sixteen army posts. Jay and Madison barracks are named with possible retention of Jay as eastern division HQ, while Ethan Allen, Vermont, and Platteburg barracks in New York are among those slated for withdrawal to reallocate mobile forces.
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Madison
Oufarin
Ethan Allen
Vermont
Platteburg Barracks
New York
United States
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Baer
Warm Alaska Weather Linked to Japan Current Shift
Reports from Cordova indicate a pronounced warm spell along the Alaska coast due to a shifting Japan current. Captains Hunter and Ghert describe milder air, with Cordova noting 44 degrees above zero and frequent rain. Interior temperatures run about 16 degrees above prior records as steamships receive warnings approaching Cordova.
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Japan
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Edith
Seattle
Hiuuiter
Northwestern War
Tinaieh
Cordova
Alaska
Sitka Feilay
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Valdes
Nome
Woodmen Adopt Plan for Insurance Readjustment
Chicago January 29 The head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America Saturday adopted the proposed readjustment plan, increasing life insurance rates of the policyholders and closing the annual session after a heated meeting.
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Woodmen of America
Taft Attacks Recall and Courts in New York Speech
President Taft told the New York Ohio Society at the Waldorf Astoria that reform efforts, including judicial recalls, threaten the judiciary with popular whim. He warned conservatives to unite against a constitutional convention trend and urged safeguarding the principle of justice while rejecting "nostrums of reform."
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Ohio Society of New York
New York
Ohio
Bia Hune Atte
Taft
Waldorf-Astoria
Bhio Society
Jena
United States
Nail
Tam
Ivor
Three Hurt in £260,000 Pittsfield Fire
A frigid blaze in Pittsfield destroyed the Academy of Music building the Miller building and a storage shed, with losses estimated at 250 000. High winds and ice hindered firemen who fought the flames for six hours. Five firefighters suffered minor injuries from falling debris. Police suspect arson and have opened an investigation.
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Pittefeld
Mase
Canning & Howe
Academy of Music
Miller
Fire Claims Four In Claytonia Home Near Butler
A family reunion at Curtis Hale's Claytonia residence ended in tragedy as a fire discovered at 3 am burned or suffocated four people to death and left five others in serious condition. Cause suspected to be an overhanging stove or lamp explosion. Names listed include Scott Hale, Mrs Helen Hale, Karl Miles, Mrs Polly Miles, and Currin Hale.
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Curtis 1
Hale
Claytonia
Scott Hale
Hellen Hale
Karl Miles
Polly
Milford Man Identified Among Fire Ruins at Furniture Plant
The body of Homer R. Proper was found Saturday near a doorway in the ruins of the French and Heald furniture factory in Milford New Hampshire. Fire Chief Winslow led the search. Proper, nearly 30, was a Methodist church member, choir singer, and a longtime Milford cornet band musician with Sons of Veterans ties.
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French & Heald Furniture
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Methodist Church and Choir
Sons of Veterans
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