Tariff Reform Debate Sparks Democratic Push in New Jersey
A New York dinner features Governor Woodrow Wilson advocating tariff reform as the central campaign issue. He criticizes patronage in tariff policy and argues protection fosters advantages for foreign rivals and American insiders alike, calling for a system based on principle and efficiency.
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National Democratic Club
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Democratic Party
America
Did Gompers Know Guilt of McNamara Explosions
Charles A. Bookwalter, then mayor, says John J. McNamara directed a series of dynamite blasts. He testified that Gompers, head of the AFL, would rebuke troops if informed, and that he would likely be subpoenaed as federal inquiries resume.
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von Shrecen
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Eo T
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Gomperts
Sheep Tax Dodging Claims Against Senator Warren
A long letter from Commissioner John McGill confirms compiled figures on Warren Live Stock company sheep and tax assessments. It details taxed sheep at Pole Creek ranch and unassessed totals, plus notes on Meadow Spring shearing contracts and company leadership.
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Warren
Senator Warren
John McGill
Thompson
Cheyenne
Wyo
F. B
Washington, D. C
Benator
Laramie County
Pole Creek
Warren Live Stock Company
Luramie
Hanged Persians in Tabriz After Attack
In Tabriz Persia on January 3 1916 Russian court martial hanged sixteen prisoners for an attack on Russian troops and executed eight more that afternoon. Trials were swift and public, with bodies shown in the square. Among the hanged were Shogat Yilsima a sect leader and Selk Salem a chief assembly member. Shua-ad-Dowleh ex shah’s brother arrived to assume governorship escorted by Cossacks.
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Tabriz
Persia
Selk Salem
Shua-ad-Dowleh
Bether
Exshah
Transatlantic Flight Planned By Harry N Atwood
Lynn Mass January 3 A trans Atlantic flight of 2450 miles is planned for next April by Harry N Atwood to last about thirty hours An improved hydroplane designed under Atwood s direction will be built by Burgess and Curtiss in Marblehead Mass The craft may carry 160 horsepower engines enough food for the trip The start is set for 8 PM with a night course by compass and a morning search to pick up the wake of ocean liners to aid navigation
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Lynn
Mass
Atwood
Breghby
Bryan Delivers 1912 Presidential Nomination Statement
In Tampa on January 3 Bryan declares he cannot envision becoming a Democratic candidate for the 1912 nomination. He said he left for Washington that night after arriving in Havana.
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Tampa
Fla
Democratic Party
Bryan
Havana
Washington
Standard Oil Announces Oil Price Increases
New York Jan 3 The Standard Oil Co today announced an advance of fifteen points in all grades of refined oil and an advance of one half cent per gallon on all grades of naptha.
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New York
Rumors of Resumption of Talks Amid Mutiny in Pekin
Dispatches indicate Premier Yuan Shi Kai has not heard from Dr. Wu Ting Fang as Chinese and imperial troops clash in the provinces. Mutinous Chinese forces declare for a republic while imperial troops align with Yuan Shi Kai. Foreign legations evacuate as tensions rise in Pekin and Lanchow.
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Wang Tao
Chang Tu
Chung King
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Chin
Aty
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Liao Tang
Lanchow
Wang Wie Tze
Ching Wang Tse
Admiral R. O. Evans Dies in New York
Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans retired from the navy died suddenly in New York from acute indigestion after rising for a morning meal. He commanded the battleship Meet Around the World and resigned from the San Francisco post due to impairment. His death drew official expressions of regret and tribute.
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D. C
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Stricker
Evans
Ogy Prancisco
Cima
Wreatpat Aekters
La Follette Attacks Overcapitalization in Illinois Tour
Chicago January 3 La Follette argues that overcapitalization by corporations drives up the cost of living. He says government must reform money interests and vows to challenge the biggest trust, declaring knowledge of both the trust and people’s sides.
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Til
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Amy
La Follette Abandons Extended Midwest Speaking Tour
Senator La Follette will end his current tour this week after plans to extend it two weeks to speak in North and South Dakota Minnesota and other Middle West states were scrapped.
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la Vollette
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South Dakota
Minnesota
Middle West States
la Follette
Earthquake Shakes Towns Across Illinois and Wisconsin
An earthquake struck at about 10 20 am affecting northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. It rattled Aurora Ottawa DeKalb Lockport Yorkville Joliet Went Pulman Mentota and Sandwich with doors slamming and china breaking. The Aurora Beacon press broke from its base and residents rushed outside amid fears of a blast.
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Ottawa
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Lockport
Yorkville
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Boburbe
Transition at Indian boarding schools shocks Pueblo community
Washington reports C. J. Crandall, superintendent of the Santa Fe Pueblo Indian boarding school, is moved to head the Pierre Indian School in South Dakota after an investigation into charges of improper privileges and compensation, a move greeted by Pueblo leaders with protests.
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D. C
C. J. Crandall
Pierre
South Dakota
Pueblo
Crandall
Indiana
Ins
Masta
Wyoming Game Wardens Report Details Elk Feeder and District Appointments
D F Hudson, Wyoming state game warden, filed his annual report with the governor. It outlines four districts with appointed wardens, notes elk feeding at seven Jackson Hole sites totaling 5,000 to 7,000 elk, and 500 tons of hay stored for winter. The report records licensed hunters guides, 48 violations, $650 in fines, licenses issued 9,514 and net state income of $23,070.
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Jackson's Hole
Drresta
Taft vows to stay in race for Republican nomination
Washington reports quote President Taft saying only death would keep him from the fight for the 1912 Republican nomination. He denies withdrawing for Theodore Roosevelt and declares he will remain in contention at Chicago until the convention ballots are cast. He adds he is ready to stand for re election if asked and will not quit the race early.
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Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Chicago
Leather schedule hearing to open January 16
The tariff board will hold a hearing on January 16 with shoe manufacturers and tanners to decide the best method for the inquiry. The board plans field agents to collect statistics for the investigation. Monetary Commission meets in Washington to finish the report and submit it by next Tuesday. The commission considers safeguards to protect the association from contravention by any group of members.
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Tariff Board
Meéet
Washington, D. C
Monetary Commission
Senate
New Orleans Linked to Mexican Rebel Plot Suspects
The dispatch describes alleged revolutionary activity tied to Madero opponents with arms shipments from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to New Orleans. It notes a New Orleans firm shipping rifles weekly to Texas border points and says US agents have detained four Mexicans and several steamers while monitoring ongoing movements.
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Mexico
Madero
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Texas
United States
Arterie
Turkish Parliament to Be Dissolved Rumors Reach London
Rumors from London report the Turkish parliament may be dissolved amid peace talks. Competing reports say Italy plans to send more troops and the Mallam assembly reassembly is postponed, signaling no immediate peace prospect.
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Jan
Italy
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