Army reform and the cost of national defense
A historical speech by Elihu Root discusses the need for proper military education, training, and pay to sustain an effective force. It contrasts modern required readiness with past sacrifices, notes gaps between authorized and actual troops, and warns pensions drive defense costs. It cites France Germany and projected army size and expense.
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Watson Named for Governorship in Indiana Gop Ticket
Indiana Republicans nominate James E. Watson for governor with endorsements for Roosevelt Fairbanks Beveridge and Hanly. The platform calls for tariff revision, anti corruption measures, arbitration for labor disputes, better mining safety, and nonpartisan public institutions while praising Roosevelt and supporting Watson’s congressional record.
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Watson
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Minister Guts Off Training Tim’s Leg in Train Crash
Five men injured in a rear end collision between a Burlington passenger train and a freight at Spanish Lake. J A McKittrick pinned under wreckage, leg amputated by Rev R C Allen to save him from scalding. Emma Renner of Cincinnati aids, hospital care follows. other injuries noted.
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J. A. McKittrick
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R. C. Allen
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Cincinnati
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Mouser Withdraws from Ohio Thirteenth District Race
Representative Grant E Mouser quits renomination. He urges Republicans to unite behind Taft and end factional fighting to avoid defeats in township and state contests. He favors going to the Chicago convention as a Taft delegate and supports Secretary Taft for President.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Grant E. Mouser
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Repuba
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Hamilton Annexation Set to Bring In Taxes
The Hamilton City Council moved its meeting to April 7 to pass the Greater Hamilton annexation ordinance. The move aims to have the annexed territory taxed from December, with the tax year starting April 1, and completion by April 10.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Greater Hamilton
Nebraska delegation fails to win postponement at Populist convention
In St Louis on April 2 the Nebraska delegation failed to secure a postponement of the Populist National Convention for William Jennings Bryan after two sessions. A permanent organization was not formed and the Bryan supporters vow to press on when the convention reconvenes.
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Irvin nominates for Third District seat
Representative Earl H. Irvin of Eaton Preble County declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Ohio's Third District. Other aspirants include Lagard Kahn Bert S. Bartlow J Sprigg McMahon and E W Harney, with the district currently represented by Republican J Eugene Harding of Butler County.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Earl H. Irvin
Eaton
Preble County
J.eugene Harding
Butler County
Lagard Kahn
Bert S. Bartlow
J. Sprigg McMahon
E. W. Harney
Montgomery
Pinchot Defended by Californian in Owens River Row
In Washington on April 2 California figures clashed over water rights for the Owens River. Representative McLachlan rebutted charges against Gifford Pinchot and the Forestry Bureau, asserting California’s delegation sought federal action per Los Angeles demand. Representative Smith disputed the rebuttal.
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Smith
California
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Owens River
McLachlan
Messrs. Needham
Smith and Kahn
Pinchot
Los Angeles
Sister Motivated Suicide Sparks Insurance Claim
Marie Lehman, 26, killed herself with carbolic acid in Forest Park to leave $1000 life insurance to her 19 year old invalid sister Maggie. The policy barred payout if death by own action within a year, but the year had expired the day before her death.
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Marie Lehman
Maggie
Marie
Forest Park
Woman kills her visitor in Mandelona home
In Mandelona Michigan on April 2 1930 30 year old War ren Elliott was shot and killed by Mrs Green as he attempted to force entry into her unoccupied home while her husband worked night shift. Elliott was believed intoxicated and the act is described as self defense.
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Warren Elliott
Green
Bhiliott
Obituaries for A H Babb and B Warkentin in 1900s era note
A H Babb a pioneer telegrapher now running a Peoria brokerage died yesterday at Cattaraugus New York after a year long decline. He was about 58. B Warkentin a Kansan Mennonite leader died Wednesday in Syria during a tour with his wife and friends. he came from Russia in 1871 and helped bring many Mennonites to the United States guiding the Mennonite settlement in Kansas.
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Kansas
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New York University Students End Strike Over Hazing Incident
NYU students returned to classes after faculty called a preliminary settlement following Harry Bloch a freshman hazing controversy. Bloch admitted wrongdoing and offered to accept further correction. Chancellor MacCracken away. Dr. John MacCracken acting.
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New York University
Albert Young
Harry Bloch
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Copenhagen
Denmark
John MacCracken
Roosevelt plans notable meeting with governors in Washington
Indianapolis April 2 Ex President Theodore Roosevelt selects five Americans as special guests for a three day conference of State and territorial Governors to be held May 13 in the East Room of the White House. Guests include Grover Cleveland William Jennings Bryan James B Hill Andrew Carnegie John Mitchell and Thomas R Shipp arranged by the Inland Waterways Commission.
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Ind
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Grover Cleveland
United States
William Jennings Bryan
James B. Hill
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas R. Shipp
Inland Waterways Commission
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Woman awarded $3000 verdict in saloon case
Mrs Grace Joyce of Vevay Ind sued saloon keeper Hugh Brown claiming he sold liquor to her husband James Joyce whose intoxication led to a fatal shooting of Jesse Harper Joyce was convicted and is serving a life sentence Mrs Joyce received 3000 for loss of her husband's support awarded against Brown the saloon keeper
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Arbitration pact ratified by Senate at Washington
The general arbitration treaty from The Hague conference was ratified today along with arbitration treaties between the United States and Mexico and between the United States and Italy.
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Senate
United States
Mexico
Italy
Birthday surprise ends in tragedy in Saginaw
In Saginaw Michigan April 2 7 a young man named Lee was killed when he fell down stairs while family members prepared a surprise party for his nineteenth birthday.
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Lee
House Democrats Lose First Fight in Filibuster Clash
The House battles over the President's special message as Democrats obstruct and Republicans push to pass an employers liability bill. After long roll calls and amendments, the chamber votes on procedures and divisions amid heated exchanges and rulings by Chair Gardner.
Venezuela Replies to Root Note on Arbitration Demands
Caracas reports quote Venezuelan Foreign Minister replying to Secretary Root’s note on arbitration. The minister rejects reconsideration of July 9 and September 20 points, notes American insistence on new arbitration, warns Monroe Doctrine implications, and defends sovereign rights against speculative claimants.
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Panama Hears of Colombian Invasion at Jurado
Panama reports that Colombian troops invaded the town of Jurado on March 24 and took possession under Panama’s jurisdiction. No confirmation due to limited telegraph lines, with Panama considering the occupation a casus belli and planning a meeting to decide steps to dislodge the Colombians.
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Ricardo Arias
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House Appropriation Bill Passes For 11.5 Million
The House approved the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 11 508 806 dollars after nine days of debate. Chairman Scott of Kansas pressed to strike the amount and to boost funds for soil investigations, but the attempt failed as the measure went to a final vote.
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House of Representatives
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Kansas
Agricultural Committee
Evans Reaches Springs After Illness Stop
Rear Admiral Robley Evans arrives at Paso Robles in California with his son Lieutenant Frank Taylor Evans and others. He is assigned to El Paso del Robles Hotel and reports no travel discomfort while hopeful for a swift health recovery.
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Evans
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Hill Confirmed by Senate as Ambassador to Germany
The Senate confirmed the nomination of David Jayne Hill to serve as Ambassador to Germany in a straightforward action. The move places Hill as the United States envoy to Berlin, following approval in Washington on April 2.
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Germany
Washington
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Senate Today
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House Adjourns After Roll Call Vote Amid Debate
The record shows a roll call totaling 121 to 8 as the House adjourned at 10:09 p.m. Speaker Cannon rejected a motion to reconsider offered by Mr. Anderwoon of Alabama. Mr. Payne then moved to adjourn, concluding the session for the time being after a heated procedural struggle.
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