Taft to limit free wood pulp from non Canada papers
In a House message President Taft announced the government would refuse to admit wood pulp and paper free from nations other than Canada until court decisions resolve questions raised by European governments under favored nation clauses. The move follows Canada’s reciprocity bill granting free wood pulp and paper.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Taft
Canada
United States
Upset lamp causes fatal blaze. spouses burn at Marlboro home
Jan 9 Marlboro report says Mrs A A Keith severely burned when a lamp toppled from a table onto her. her husband also severely burned trying to save her. Both taken to Marlboro Hospital with critical and extensive injuries.
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Marlboro
A. A. Keith
Lakeside Avenue
Marlboro Hospital
Longshoremen Strike Spread Tangles Boston Labor Fight
The Knights of Labor districts consider a unified action with 3500 longshoremen at 10 am as seven local bodies vote to strike if enough blocs join. The 1600 member B M R R Freight Handlers Assembly 5572 leads the push amid competing talks with steamship agents and civic groups.
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Knights of Labor
District Assembly 20
K. of L
District Assembly 30
Roughan
Charlestown
District Assembly Executive Board
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
New Haven Railroad
Grand Junction
New Haven
Transatlantic
Ship Carpenters’ Assembly
Fuel Department
Boston
The
Civic Federation
Longshoremen's Trade Council
Roughan Hall
Cunard Liner Delays Boston Departure On Strike Action
The Cunard steamer Ivernia will skip Boston and sail from New York on Saturday due to the longshoremen strike in Boston tying up shipping. The ship arrived from Liverpool and had been scheduled to sail to Boston then on to Boston for the return trip.
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New York
Cunard Line
Ivernia
Liverpool
Boston
Fine worsted suits go for less at F. Grays
Advertises fine worsted suits in multiple colors at 9.90, urging buyers not to pay 25.00 elsewhere. Notes location at Washington and Hanover streets and frames the offer as a bargain compared with other stores.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
London
F. Gray’s
Hanover
F. Gray
Hanover Sts
Boston
Sailed Megantic and Kingstonian Cancelled by Boston Strike
The Megantic sailing from Liverpool today and the Kingstonian sailing on Thursday have been cancelled due to the longshore men's strike in Boston. More sailings from other lines may also be affected.
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Liverpool
Leyland Line
Kingstonian
Boston
Escort to His Home Draws Crowd as Vote Is Cast
A statement about "2000 of our members in the line of his escort to his home" was mentioned, and the phrase also noted that it was voted. The fragment hints at a public turnout or protest surrounding an escort event linked to a home visit and a formal vote.
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Boston Post
Maindan Street
Fitzgerald
Goodwin
Fitz Gerald
Merritt
Mitchell
Democrats Vote To Meet In Baltimore
Democrats set June 25 as the date for selecting presidential and vice presidential candidates. A permissive primary resolution lets states choose national convention delegates by direct vote where laws allow. The convention will involve 1074 delegates.
Democrats consider direct election of delegates for 1912 convention
Harmony marked today’s sitting of the committee as cities bid for the convention. William Jennings Bryan did not attend. A brief controversy over recognizing the Progressive League clubs was deferred for four years. The primary resolution lets state committees may provide for direct election of delegates if feasible. otherwise, the 1908 method applies.
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William Jennings Bryan
Progressive League
Independence League
William Randolph Hearst
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Clark Howell
Georgia
Baltimore Armory to Host 1912 Democratic Convention
The Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, the city’s largest auditorium, will host the 1912 Democratic National Convention. The main hall seats over 12,000, with potential to exceed 20,000 using end platforms. The armory includes 21 company rooms and a gymnasium press area, with easy access from major railroad stations.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Baltimo & Ohio
Boston in Cold Snap Returns After Brief Storm
Boston and New England endure a renewed cold snap after a brief lull from Monday night’s storm. The cold wave is widespread across the northern United States and may be followed by snow.
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Boston
New England
United States
Dangerous gale warnings rise as cold front grips harbor
The report notes high danger signals for mariners as temperatures drop from 46 to 16. Winds shifted to northwesterly and westerly speeds, peaking at 43 miles per hour after noon near the federal building. Forecaster Smith predicts fair but colder weather through Thursday with high winds posing seafaring risk.
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Federal
Mercury
Smith
Candidates and Leaders Review Election Results 1912
Mayor Fitzgerald assesses Boston 1912 election noting Municipal League victory aided by spending and press support. He argues wealthier candidates dominate, urges smaller signatures and anti money influence, and calls for earlier December elections to boost turnout. He urges unity for Boston after the vote.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Municipal League
Boston
Democratic City Committee
Prison Term for Assault With Intent to Kill
Charles Dever of Stowe was sentenced by Judge McLaughlin in East Cambridge Superior Criminal Court to 3 to 5 years at hard labor in State prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill Ella A. Tibbetts of Stowe on December 19.
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Charles Dever
Stowe
McLaughlin
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Ella A. Tibbetts Also
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Washington and Hanover Sts
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