Taft calls extra session. tariff battles loom in congress
Washington dispatch reports President Taft issuing a proclamation for an extraordinary session on April 4 after a chaotic end to the current congress. Democrats in the House aim to revise Payne Aldrich tariff schedules while the new Senate’s strength may push further downward revisions. Taft signals veto power if protection policy is violated. Senate filibusters delayed four appropriation measures but all were cleared before adjournment, with New Mexico statehood linked to Arizona in tense debates.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
House
Taft
Representative Johnson
Kentucky
Cannon
Owen
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Pasha Accused in Suite of Mrs Tevis McKee in Paris
Mrs Cornelia Baxter Tevis McKee, daughter of ex governor George W Baxter of Wyoming, accuses Nedjib Pasha in criminal court of Paris of stealing 600000 francs in stocks bonds and jewelry. The society figure denied wrongdoing and claimed a plot by money lenders. The case links to the Cisimir Perier pearl necklace affair and involves high profile Paris figures.
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Paris
Cornelia Baxter Tevis McKee
George W. Baxter
Wyoming
Nedjib Parish
Criminal Court
Denver
Nedjib Pasha
Versailles
Hart McKee
Pasha
Sutan Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Syria
Janesich
Cisimir Perier
Champs Elysees
Tevis-McKee
Mexico asked to free Americans held in Juarez jail
El Paso March 4 The American Consul Edwards of Juarez sent a telegram to Secretary Knox urging demand upon Mexico for release of Lawrence Converse and Edward Blatt two American youths jailed at Juarez on sedition charges Edwards says the youths were likely kidnapped from the U S border. Torreon report Four hundred rebels attacked Santa Rosalia but were repulsed after four hours of fighting Federal forces reported to have six killed and several wounded. Nogales dispatch says General Luis Torres was captured by rebels in Corral with five hundred men a day of battle leaving fifty dead on both sides.
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el Paso
Edwards
Juarez
Knox
Mexico
Lawrence Converse
Edward Blatt
Torreon
Mex
Mar
Santa Rosalia
Tex
Nogales
Luis Torres
Sonora
Corral
Bailey resigns from the Senate amid Democratic leadership disputes
Washington reports Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas announced his resignation just before adjournment. He gave no immediate reason, though observers cite Democratic repudiation as leader, with Vice President Sherman and Governor Colquitt both declining to accept the resignation. Bailey’s term runs to March 3, 1913, and he cited Arizona constitution vote as a motivating factor.
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Washington
Mar
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Congress
Senate
Bailey
Sherman
Colquitt
Mir. Bailey
Arizona
Zbyszko Defeats Germany's Schmidt in Albany Match
Pollah wrestler Zbyszko defeated Paul Schmidt champion of Germany in straight falls in Albany New York on March 4.
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Zbyszko
Germany
Albany
N. Y
Paul Schmidt
Ideal Teacher Is a Real Live Wire in Denver
Sherman School principal George W. Murdoch defines the ideal teacher as a lively, athletic woman who can jump four feet six inches and who wears subdued colors. He says personality matters most, with 31 of 38 Denver principals citing personal charm over scholarship, urging teachers to be human, sympathetic, and well organized.
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Denver
Muar
George W. Murdoch
Sherman School
East Side High School
Shermayacheol
Murdoch
Buch
Dunne Files Recount Petition Over Election Fraud Claims
In Chicago on March 4 Edward F. Dunne, defeated in the Democratic mayoralty race by Carter H. Harrison, prepared a petition for a ballot recount alleging wholesale fraud. Dunne charged that crooks acted as election officials and said friends plan to back him as an Independent.
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Chicago
Edward F. Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
Dunne
Taft appoints two tariff board members
President Taft names former Georgia representative William Howard and University of Virginia economist Thomas W. Page to the tariff board, expanding it from three to five members. The newly added members are Democrats, while the existing three are Republicans.
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Washington
Mar
Taft
William Howard
Georgia
Thomas W. Page
University of Virginia
Tariff Board
Howard
Congress
School Bonds Passed in Local Election
Voters approved $50,000 in bonds to fund a new ward school in the northeast, plus a Gymnasium and Manual Arts building on Central school campus. The measure passed by 131 to 18 with comparatively little interest in the election.
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Cnst
Central School
Music of the Yaqui Indians of Diaz Land
From Wide World Magazine March issue a description of a tambulero performer using a drum flute and cane mute. The piece evokes natural sounds from birds and creatures, portraying Yaqui people as home loving and peace seeking despite bloodthirsty depictions by the government. The writer notes outsiders coveting Yaqui lands.
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March Wide World Magazine
Bigelow to remain jailed awaiting parole papers
Frank G. Bigelow, former Milwaukee banker, will not be released on parole until official approval papers arrive from Washington, likely Monday. He was arrested in 1906 for involvement in a $1,200,000 embezzlement from Milwaukee’s First National Bank after pleading guilty to a single count. He began his Leavenworth term shortly after sentencing.
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Depauliar Bigelow
Bigelow
Leavenworth
Cholera Crisis Deepens in Honolulu Amid Rising Deaths
Honolulu reports 15 deaths and 18 cases as the cholera outbreak intensifies. A Japanese dairy is identified as a source of infection, with authorities tracing the spread to laborers from the Philippines. The territorial legislature plans to petition the federal government for control and stricter precautions are in place.
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Honolulu
Mar
Médica
Philippines
Wyoming concern underbids firms of two states
State Examiner I C Newlin announced that Mills Printing of Sheridan won the bid for printing and binding the combined state assessment roll and tax list. Six bidders competed, three from Wyoming and three from Colorado and Nebraska.
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Wyoming
State Examiner
I. C. Newlin
The
Mills Printing Company of
Sheridan
Ing and Binding
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming Printing Establishments
Wyoming School Laws Compiled After Ten Years
State Superintendent Rose A. Bird and assistants completed the compilation of Wyoming public school laws, the first such effort since 1901. The labor involved was substantial and many provisions were conflicting. Next, Miss Maird's office will begin work on other departmental books, continuing until all state education records are compiled.
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Wyoming
A. Bird
Royal Nechbors Entertain Delegates
Cheyenne Royal Neighbors entertained delegates who attended the Wyoming State KR N A meeting. The program included a Thursday gupper, an Atlas party, Friday luncheon, a trip to Fort Russell, and Friday evening refreshments with the W R C. Guests included Mrs H B McArthur past state oracle Mrs M T Webster past state recorder Mrs Harris delegate from Laramie and Miss Hazel Case of Hanna.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
KR. N. A
Fort Russell
H. B. McArthur
M. T. Webster
Harris
Laramie
Hazel Case
Hanna
State Leader Features Promote Merriment and Birthdays
The State Leader announces new features including Merriment a daily birthday column and Van Loon cartoons. A Plain Talk by Women will debut March 10 on the society page. Readers are urged to compare papers for more news and value.
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Durier
van Loon
Elaze Leader
Aew
Governor Cleans House with Vetoes on 15 Bills
Governor Joseph M. Carey completed the review of measures from the Eleventh Wyoming Legislature. He vetoed 15 bills and parts of several others saving about 270000 for 1911 1912 while noting 1909 1910 hardships and livestock losses.
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Joseph M. Carey
Secretary of State
Peer Ae
Teamcice
Childer
Sheridan
Eam
Hornounty
Territory Supreme Court Rules in McGrath Case
The territorial supreme court issued two opinions. One affirms the judgment in the case of territory versus Lisale McGrath on appeal from Bernalillo county. The decision concerns operating a resort within 100 feet of Old Masonic Hall and was authored by Justice Merritt C. Mechem with all judges concurring except Justice Parker.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Territorial Supreme Court
Lisale McGrath
Berpalllo County
Merritt C. Mechem
Frank W. Parker
Abuquerque
Four-Quarter Skirt Debuts In New York Harbor Style
New York reports the arrival of a new four quarter skirt on the steamship Wilhelm. Mrs. Jeanne Marchal wears a dark green silk version with black stockings and diamond buckles, drawing crowds as the fashion arrives from Parisian influence.
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New York
Hime
Pring Friedried Wilhelm
Liord
Jeanne Marchal
Albert Marchal
Mosico City
Prisoners Escape From County Jail After Wall Strengthening
A group of prisoners held on mines charges tunneled through a strengthened jail wall a few hours after workers reinforced it. H Love Jia Hall Joe West and Geo Harrington seized tools and escaped, aided by an improvised liner and a coordinated dig to reach freedom.
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Bhevidan
Countly
H. Love
Jia Hall
Joe West
Geo. Harrington
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