Bryan urges initiative referenda and recall in reform push
Columbus dispatch reports William J Bryan addressing the Ohio constitutional convention urging adoption of initiative referendum and recall with rules on campaign funding labor protections and bank guarantees. He asserts direct lawmaking powers to the people and criticizes reliance on representatives. Also notes a rescue of Mrs. J. S. Brown and daughter Frances after 40 hours without food or shelter.
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Columbus
Ohio
William J. Bryan
United States
Ryan
Bryan
Tropic
Mining Congress Set for Spokane Meeting in November
Secretary Gallbreath announced the 1912 American Mining Congress will be held in Spokane Washington likely the week of November 14. The event gathers industry leaders for policy and technology discussions across the mining sector.
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Spokane
Wash
Gallbreath
Ming Congress
Agricultural appropriation bill passes in House
The agricultural appropriation bill, estimated at about 15.5 million dollars, passes the House tonight and moves to the Senate for further action.
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Helsk
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Taft seeks funds to reimburse Texas border policing efforts
President Taft asked Congress to appropriate funds to reimburse Texas for ranger costs in policing and patrolling the Mexican border during late 1911 and January. The move aims to cover services that aided U S border security and bolster Army patrols. Fortifications spending totals 4 186 045 dollars including 150 000 dollars for Chesapeake Bay entrance site protection.
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D. C
Taft
Congress
Texas
Aexican
Wash
Killington
Chesapeake Bay
Senate Committee On
Great dynamite trial commences cummins 10 forge vote
Washington March 12 Republicans in the senate who favor a presidential preference primary law with safeguards will be required to vote. Senator Cumming supports a national primary measure allowing public expression of presidential choice and Senate nominees. Of 49 Republicans, 41 were asked. 26 against and 15 in favor. Names listed include Brandegee Burr—and many others reflecting a split on the primary plan.
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Washington
Senate
Cumming
Congress
Agalost
Hradley
Brandegee
Burnham
Burton
Clark
Wyoming
Crane
Cullom
Curtis
Dillingham
Dupest
Gallagher
Guggenbeim
Heyburn
Lippitt
Lorimer
Mclean
Nelson
Oliver
Page
Penrose
Perkins
Richardson
Root
Smoot
Sutherland
Vetmonte
Not Guilty Plea in Forty Six Indicted in Dynamite Conspiracy
In a Federal court case, Judge A B Anderson overruled defense demurrers but allowed thirty days to file exceptions. Indicted defendants led by Ryan of the Iron Workers pled not guilty as the trial date was set for October 1, with consolidation possible for separate trials.
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iInd
Nse
Charus
Ryan
International Associiation of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Miller
McNamarang
Ortia MéeManigal
Store Burglarized in Cheyenne
Last night the Japanese Supply Store on Weet 17th Street was entered. About 150 worth of goods and 50 in cash were taken while the proprietor was away briefly. Two men fled when he returned. police found no clue to their identities.
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Strectian
Prietor
Senate Debates Pitney Nomination To Supreme Court
In three hours the senate debated Taft nominee Mahlon W Pitney of New Jersey for Justice Harlan's seat on the Supreme Court. The chamber voted to resume the discussion tomorrow and set a four o'clock confirmation vote. Senator Texas led the opposition, and the process drew sharp scrutiny.
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Washington, D
Senate
Mahlon W. Pitney
New Jersey
Taft
Justice Harlan
Supreme Bench
Poon
Yy Ag
Texas
Pitney
John W Springer Announces Senate Candidacy in Denver
Colorado Springs March 12. John W Springer banker and catman of Denver announced his candidacy for the United States Senate at a dinner at the Antlers. He said he would accept if nominated.
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Colorado Springs
John W. Springer
catNeman
Denver
United States Senate
Springer
First Brush by March On City Mexico
Chihuahua Mexico March 12 reports of the first clash between faderala and Santa Ivanalla rebels tonight. Scouts fired from outposts. no damage. Rumors claim Villlas government forces near Offnaga and plans to cut the northern railroad. Federals may offensive at Torreon. rebels demand surrender of arms in three days or face court martial. Shinaar's force moves to hills with machine guns. federal artillery unlikely.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Santa Ivanalla
Offnaga
Here
Torreon
Daya
Oroecoa
Woldlera
Central America
Philippines
Engineer killed in freight train collision near Green Castle
An engineer identified as J. Millam of Indiana was killed tonight while riding the cab of a freight engine in a collision with another freight train east of Green Castle station Terre Haute Indiana. The accident occurred on the main track near the Green Castle area.
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Terre Haute
Ind
J. ©. Millam
Indianapar
Green Castle Station
Sugats Thrust Pihowe Trial Pictures Shocked Witnesses
New York March 12 The government heard testimony from about 300 witnesses in the sugar trial as the government aims to prove the sugar conspiracy violated the Sherman Anti Trust Law prohibiting restraint of trade.
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New York
Hinsdale Po Dart Tall Delegates Win At Hilendale Rally
In Hinsdale County Colorado March 19 delegates were chosen for the state convention at a Republican meeting in Hilendale, with supporters voting 7 to 21 in favor of the tall faction.
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Lake City
Colo
Hilendale County
Democrats Seek Lower Wing Expense Costs in Merger Battle
Washington March 12 The government fights to split the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger now in the U S Supreme Court The Attorney General and Special Assistant filed a brief setting out arguments to be presented after April first They challenge the appellate court ruling that Union Pacific cannot compete with Southern Pacific for traffic to California from Ogden citing competition concerns and railroad influence in management
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Washington, BD. C
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Supreme Court of the United States
Wickersham
Special Assistrnte
Ilarritan
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Ecirnit Court of Appeals
California
Ogden
Aurora Returns With No Results Reported
Hobart Tasmania March 12 The ship Aurora formerly part of the Australian Antarctic expedition led by W Douglas Mawson returned today after landing two parties at Antarctic stations One under Mawson on January 19 and another under Dr Wilde on February 19 The Aurora found no trace of Claire Coast the coast had been believed found Since Durville's discovery of 1868 The Aurora left February 24 and will return in the spring An aeronautical plane was among the ship's equipment
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Hobart
Tasmania
Aurora
W. Douglas Mawson
Pointe Ti
Antarctic
Mawson
Othey Wnder
Wilde
Smekelton
Scott Marchon
Keprovery
Claire
Witeh
Durville
aTrona
Ten tile workers are happy oven nw
The higher wage movement in New England textile circles reached Mall River today. Twenty five thousand employees in one hundred mills will receive five per cent advance, taking a total of one hundred twenty five thousand textile workers who get better pay.
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Boston
Mase
Mareh
New England
Mall River
Military movement from San Antonio to Eagle Pass
March 12 report states Iron, B, Third Cavalry group departed overland from San Antonio to Eagle Pass. Troops G and HH headed for Martins and Late deration to establish headquarters and patrol the frontier area.
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San Antonio
Texas
Iron, B
Third Cavalry
Keagle Pass
Troopa G
Wealth tax vs sugar tariffs sparks United States debate
Special Washington correspondence reports a Democratic plan to tax wealth instead of consumption to cut living costs. It proposes extending the corporate tax to individuals earning 10000 or more, taxing excess income, and using sugar tariffs to offset revenue while promising sugar price cuts for consumers. The piece notes opposition and references the Supreme Court.
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WH. Taverner
Washington
Sigar
Democratic House of Representatives
Nevompanhal
United States
Digea
Great Britain
France
Germany
Holland
Switzerland
New Zealand
Australia
Denmark
Vederoff
Customs Houses
Internal Revenue Offices
Rockefeller
Morgan
Moore
Supreme Court
President to confer on Mexico situation with officials
Washington reports the president plans a meeting with Secretary Binison Senator Cul hereon and Texas delegation to discuss Mexico policy. He warns Texas authorities to enforce neutrality and reveals no plans for intervention without congressional authorization. Ambassador Wilvoh’s report notes many Americans in Western Mexico seek to leave Mexico.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Binison
Culhereon
Tr Lp
Texas
Mentrality
Aldo
United State
Callere
Wilvoh
Mexico City
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