Wright and Vives survive Wright aeroplane mishap in France
Wilbur Wright and Colonel Vives narrowly escaped injury when the rudder struck the ground during launch at Pas, France. The rudder snapped and the guiding cable fouled the propellers, yet the machine flew 49 metres before stopping with no injuries after two prior successful flights with Lambert and Tissandier aboard.
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Taft and Sherman Wives to Parade with Presidents
Washington March 1 The wives of the President and Vice President will join the inaugural parade for the first time. Mrs Taft and Mrs Sherman will accompany their husbands from the capitol to the White House after the ceremonies. The arrangements outline carriages for escort to and from the capitol. Yale University flags and the Yale blue banner will also appear in the inaugural ceremonies.
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Representative Young
Representative Gains
Tennessee
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Yale Sends Huge Flag for Taft Inaugural
The largest Yale flag ever made, 60 by 30 feet with letters forming Yale, was sent from New Haven to participate in William H. Taft's inauguration. The flag's size and prominent letters mark a ceremonial display for the historic event.
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William H. Taft
Forest Bill Passed by House After Heated Debate
A tempestuous two hour House debate ends with the Appalachian and White Mountain forest reserve bill passing by a narrow 10 vote margin. The measure now applies to all states with the Boston Merchants' Association credited for aiding its passage.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Treasury Raid Debate Sparks Cross State Alliances
A Texas representative charged a Massachusetts and South Carolina coalition in a treasury raid, prompting a remonstrance from South Carolina’s Leever. The suspension vote on the bill in Congress was 157 to 147, with strong support from Peters, Cocks, Sulzer and others and opposition from Rucker, Humphrey, and Lindbergh among several others.
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Ned Sox Begin First Practice as Season Opens
Ned Sox start their season with a first practice. Jake Stahl arrives at Hot Springs. Thoney ill and Jeffries says he will fight Johnson if in shape. Busy week for big pin bowlers with post tournament Thursday. Two endurance runs planned during Boston auto show week. McKinnon and Gardner meet tonight at Armory A. A. Lucky Baldwin dead.
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Lucky” Baldwin
Priest Attacked by Thugs in East Boston
Rev. Francesco Liberti pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was assaulted at 9 30 last night near the Porter street foot bridge in East Boston while on an errand of mercy.
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Assault on Father Liberti Fells in Boston Neighborhood
Three Neapolitan men attacked Father Liberti near the Porter street bridge after visiting his home under the guise of helping his mother. He received heavy head blows and kicks, narrowly escaping a fractured skull. Police, led by Special Officer Burke, pursue the suspects after a volatile Italian community reaction.
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Author Kimball Dead in Massachusetts Hospital
George Selwyn Kimball of Bangor Maine noted author of Maine forest life books died at McLean Hospital aged 62 from softening of the brain. A 33d degree Mason and member of the Grand Army of the Republic and Patrons of Husbandry, he was writing The Tale of the Seven Guides of Kineo at admission.
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Draper Backing Peters Meat Sale Faces Probe Push
Senator W Prentiss Parker demands a probe into the tainted beef scandal after Governor Draper backs a sale of meat from slightly tuberculous cattle. The Boston Board of Aldermen denounces Draper and Peters, with Parker's probe order to be heard today amid growing calls for investigation.
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Draper Addresses Beef Safety Amid Tuberculosis Concerns
Governor Draper assures Massachusetts residents there is no reason for alarm over tuberculous cattle. He explains most beef is federally inspected or locally supervised, cites state funding for cattle care, and notes Boston and the Brighton Abattoir oversight with government and local inspection. The statement precedes a continuation in the third column.
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Parker Replies to Governor on Diseased Meat Sales
In a March 1 1909 column W Prentiss Parker condemns Governor Draper for defending sale of diseased meat. He contrasts the governor’s view with the Commonwealth laws prohibiting sale of diseased meat under penalties.
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W. Prentiss Parker
What the Law Says Prohibits Meat Sale From Unhealthy Cattle
Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1908 prohibits selling or delivering for use as food any carcass or part of an animal that died otherwise than by slaughter while unhealthy. It also bans sale of calves under 40 pounds dressed. The law applies to sale, offer or exposure for sale. Continued on Page 4 First Column.
Would Not Eat It Says Dr Maurice Richardson
Dr Maurice Richardson declines to comment on the Post's report about infected beef. He says he would not eat meat from an animal with even slight tuberculosis and suggests such beef should be labeled. He also notes concerns about water purification in St Louis and Chicago sewage.
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Chicago
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No Right to Take a Chance Dr Jernegan Text
Dr Jernegan argues beef from tuberculous cattle should be condemned. He contends the state must not rely on unsettled science to allow infected meat, noting tuberculosis concentrates among the poor who buy cheap beef and suggesting dietary patterns affect disease presence. He cites historical regions with low beef consumption to illustrate his point.
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