President Urges Progressive Reforms In Message To Congress
The president's annual message calls for an interstate regulatory overhaul including antitrust changes designated to public interest, sweeping labor and social measures, and expanded federal powers over fisheries and communications with emphasis on public accountability and executive checks. It also outlines military reforms, judiciary pay raises, and calls for stronger naval and infantry capabilities.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Gompers
Ogey
Arisona
Panama Canal
Cuba
National Guard
General Board
Annapolis
Washington, D. C
Houses
Congress
Senate
House
Boston
Higgins
Connecticut
Littlefield
Martin
Martinez Murders Girl and Committs Death by Own Action
A sensational 17 year old girl Garcia is killed in a violent crime described as the most shocking in the region. The assailant Martinez shoots the girl and dies by self infliction after a confrontation near a canyon. Bodies found near rocks after a fatal exchange.
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Pentala
Miteies Firet
Japd
Peany
Canon
Cheyenne Leader Plans Modern Newspaper Plant
The Leader announces a new plant on Herguson street with 190 feet of floor space, 2800 square feet, two Lino type presses, and a web press. It aims to be the state’s most complete facility, serving the capital and largest city with rapid, metropolitan news.
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Cheyenne
Bueom
Mppet
Leader
Hergusom Street
nMam
Union Pacific
Omaha
Times
Guatemalan Ministers Hurt In Washington Car Crash
Senor Don Juan Barrios Guatemalan foreign minister and Senor Don Lule Toledo Herrarte minister to the United States, along with General Drummond a 50 year old coffee planter, were badly hurt when their heavy touring car overturned near a Virginia highway bridge. Barrios is concussed with possible skull fracture and internal injuries.
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Washington
Don Juan Barrios
Don Lule ‘Toledo Herrarte
United States
Drummond
Guatemala
Virginia
Senor Barrio
Dry Farming Tree Culture From Denver Pioneer
E R Parsons of Parker Colorado describes dry farming for shade and fruit trees in the Rockies. He advises deep soil, two feet moisture, spring planting, and careful spacing for apples plums and small fruits. He notes sour cherry as especially hardy and claims low losses in 1898 irrigation districts with minimal tree failure.
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Dec
E. R. Parsons
Parker
Colo
Rockies
Alf
Montmorency
Morreille
Breuth
How to Dissolve the Tobaggo Trust
New York December 8 The Ameri can Tobacco company faces dissolution as a court considers severance of allied firms. Special assistant attorney general James C Reynolds describes the plan including a blanket injunction against the company and others accused of restraint of trade. Judges set next Wednesday for a decision on decree terms based on the court opinions.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
James C. McReynolds
District Court
McReynolds
Presidents Back Public Improvements Plan
The text reports Roosevelt and Taft publicly endorsing a broad program for public works to improve national resources. It notes officials approving expert plans for conserving resources and accelerating construction to support government efforts.
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Roosevelt
Kloot Taft
Conaya
Provident
Inaugural Committee Adopts Taft Inauguration Funding Plan
An inaugural committee proposal to raise funds for Taft's inauguration has been adopted by the south today. The plan calls for three senators and three natives to oversee the necessary fees and arrangements.
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Apos
Taft
Souste
Editors Attack Roosevelt Prompt Editorial Duel Emerges
New York World and De LaVen Smith of the Indianapolis News trade volleys over Roosevelt’s Panama charge. Smith vows to rebut in editorials upon return. World calls for congressional inquiry into Panama scandal and cites past investigations stalled by Cromwell.
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Delevan Smith
The
Indianapolis News
Teddy
New York
Laffan
the Sun
Roosevelt
William Dudley Foulke
Indiana
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Foulke
Taft
Smith
Teddy Cleveland
Delaven Smith
Panama
New York Sun
Indianapolis
New York World
de Laven Smith
World
Congress of the United States
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
William Nelson Cromwell
Morgan
Riot In Kansas City Ends With Police Death
In front of city hall a riot pitting religious fanatics against police left one officer dead and several injured. About a hundred shots were fired as officers attempted to arrest street exhorters while crowds filled the streets near the police station.
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Kansas City
Warren Takes Seat Vacated by Allison
Washington D C December report states Senator Warren of Wyoming becomes heir through seniority to the seat formerly held by the late Senator Allison. The Democratic side remains with Piles of Washington as a challenger while Borah Bourne and Dixon are listed among other colleagues in the chamber.
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Warren
Wyoming
Senate
Allison
Piles
Washington
Westford
Borah
Idaho
Bourne
Oregon
Ees
Colorado
Dixon
Montana
Weather report for Die 18 1908 with temps and precipitation
Local weather data through 6 p m December 18 1908 shows a maximum of 47 degrees and a minimum of 22 with no precipitation. Washington December 8 forecast for Wyoming calls for partly cloudy conditions Wednesday and Thursday with likely increasing cloudiness.
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Washington
Wyoming
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