Secrecy in Loan Shark Campaign Sparks City Debate
A city official urges the public to shun loan sharks amid a costly crackdown. Police docket lists defendants for salary loan violations as secrecy shields the crackdown, with weekly reports under close scrutiny and officials vowing continued action.
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William EB. Becker
Kate Beimforde
Stephen Wentworth
John C. Dwyer
Nicholas Sponsel
Fred Schoe
L. H. Lanning
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Becker
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Millikin
Vivisection on Congress Floor Debated by Antivivisectionists
Activists press for federal ban on vivisection arguing it causes more harm than good and brutalizes practitioners. The piece notes most antivivisectionists seek a complete ban, while a minority accept necessary medical use under strict controls. It cites anesthesia antisepsis and germ theory as key medical advances achieved through animal experiments and links declines in global mortality to these gains.
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Mangled body of engineer found in train debris
A wreck on the B and O and Big Four lines near Andersons Ferry left engineer Henry West dead after a head on collision with Wells’ freight. Fireman Wells of North Vernon Indiana survived but badly injured, his body found under a cattle car. Coroner Cameron notified.
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Taft Plans Closer Ties With Latin America
President elect Taft signals continued Roosevelt era policy toward Latin America. In a December letter to John Barrett of the International American Republics, Taft affirms pursuit of stronger commerce and union with the twenty republics of the region and endorses cordial Washington relations and reciprocal advances.
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Major Hains Demonstrates Automatic Pistol in New York
Major John P. Hains of the U S Army fired an automatic pistol similar to the one used in the Astoria incident to show rapid firing would not cause misfires. The demonstration followed testimony about irregular spacing of shots at the scene where William Ke Annis was killed.
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Haitian President Antoîne Simon Takes Oath at Palace
General Antôine Simon was sworn in as Haiti president at the palace in Port au Prince. The ceremony included a special congressional session, foreign diplomats, and warship officials. Simon pledged to uphold the constitution and advance agriculture and commerce amid diplomatic cordiality. He attended Te Deum at the cathedral and rode in a victory cortege through the capital.
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Porertach
Foreigners Fear Chinese Outbreak in Canton Movement
Report from Hong Kong describes rising tensions as antiforeign sentiment linked to a Canton movement spreads. An oath taken by a coolie aboard the steamer Vaishan is cited, with alleged repercussions affecting foreign sailors and port officials amid unrest.
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Terms End for 31 Senators as 18 Likely Re-elected
Washington reports that 31 senators face March 4 term expirations with 18 already assured of re-election or likely to be so. A pending vacancy in Pennsylvania due to Knox’s resignation for secretary of state triggers GOP scramble. Contenders include Foraker and Brandegee seats. Root may take Platt’s New York seat. Remaining names include Cummins Dillingham Gallinger Heyburn Hopkins Penrose.
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Tragic Robbery Suspected After Italian Man Hangs Near Graham
Charles Kreicar, an Italian traveling with his wife and twelve children from Esterhazy to Petersburg, was found hanging from a tree near Graham Va. Police believe robbery and murder occurred after he showed a large roll of money on a train. The conductor said Kreicar seemed hopeful about reaching his new home for the holidays. tickets and money were found on him.
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Kreiar
Self-Confessed Night Rider Testifies Today
A self confessed member of the night riders testifies in court as details emerge about the planned act. The testimony focuses on the roles of individuals and the sequence of events leading to the alleged crime. The proceedings aim to determine intent and responsibility.
Nagel Highlighted In Cabinet Speculation For Taft Era
Washington dispatch outlines Missouri's Charles Nagel as a leading candidate for commerce and labor secretary amid broad cabinet slate talk. Names linked include Frank Hitchcock postmaster general and George Wickersham for attorney general with Myron Herrick and Charles Magoon also prominent bets.
Taft Mum About Cabinet In Georgia Visit
President elect William Howard Taft and Mrs. Taft attended a service at St. Pauls in Augusta Georgia. After church they toured the graveyard and spoke with church members. Taft said he was still innocent of cabinet speculation and no offers or decisions had been made. He discussed a possible summer colony on the New England coast and ruled out Long Island.
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