Taft Defends Reciprocity Amid Farmer Fears
President Taft told twenty five National Grange members he would stand by Canada reciprocity even if it costs him votes. Farmers and paper makers pressed Congress, arguing the treaty harms American wheat and book paper industries. Governor N J Bachelder led Grange leaders in denouncing the measure as a breach of Republican protection vows.
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Grange
Washington
Taft
National Grange
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Canada
United States
Bible
Sullivan
Fox
N. J. Bachelder
Bacheloer
Direct voice travels 2000 miles by long distance wires
New York May 8 For the first time in history the human voice traveled 2000 miles direct as New York reporters spoke to colleagues in Denver and Omaha over four copper wires. Twenty two people exchanged messages while sixteen telegraph operators handled New York Chicago ends. The project cost about 100000 and required four months of pole climbing and wiring. J J Carty of the American Telegraph and Telephone Company said the next step is San Francisco.
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New York
Denver
Manhattan
Colorado City
Omaha
New York-Chicago
San Francisco
J. J.carty
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Solons Panic As Assembly Moves To Probe Bribery
Ohio lawmakers react as reports of bribery corruption swirl in Columbus. Democrats urge a grand jury inquiry while Republicans push a legislative probe to counter Republican suspicions. Rumors spread of indictments for several legislators as investigations continue.
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Solons
Democratic General Assembly
Stanley
Harri
Cleveland
Senate
Crévéland
Esorts
Turner
Hogan
State House
Ohio
John N. Stockwell
Finis
Free List Passes House After Long Filibuster
In Washington the free list bill clearing agricultural implements meals and many articles passed the House 236 to 109 with Democrats solid and 24 Republicans supporting. Minority tactics failed as amendments were ruled out or defeated and the bill advances under new Democratic rules.
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Washington, May
House of Representatives
House
Mann
Alexander
Hay
Cannon
Congress
Payne
Break of Ice Jam Triggers Major Fairbanks Flood
Ice jam formed last night in the Tanana River above Fairbanks releasing a large flood. Water and ice surged into the city causing historic destruction. About 250 houses inundated and waterfront docks wrecked as ice up to fifteen feet thick clogged principal streets.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
May
Tanana
Cincinnati Boosters on Their Way
Over 100 Cincinnati business men left by the Norfolk and Western line at 10 o clock for a four day tour through West Virginia and Cincinnati. The trip, promoted by the Cincinnati Commercial Association, aims to point out trading advantages and foster mutual benefits for the cities.
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Pennsylvania Station
Cincinnati
Norfolk & Western Road
West
Virginia
Cincinnati Commercial Association
Rebels Attack Juarez as Madero Ends Fight
Mutineers led by a Canadian in a pink shirt strike at Juarez as General Madero seeks to halt hostilities. Five killed in El Paso. nearly 1,000 American troops mass on the border. Insurrecto leaders push for armistice while couriers rush to negotiate peace.
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el Paso
United States
Bridge
Washington
Tex
Madero
Juarez
Federas
Steever
United States Cavalry
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Tambourel
Juarezotha Aloe
Fedpot
W. H. McKenzie
Insurrécto
Antonio Garcia
Associated Press
Insurrectos
Juaray
Navarro
Diaz
Insurrecto
War Department
Santa Fe
China Establishes Constitutional Cabinet Replacing Grand Council
Peking reports the edict abolishing the grand council creates a ten member cabinet from current grand councillors plus Liang Tun Yen, with Prince Ching as premier and ministers named for foreign affairs and other boards. The switch follows demands of the national assembly amid ongoing political realignment.
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Grand Council
Liang Tun :Yen
Foreign Board
United
Prince Ching
Tung
Hev Shin-Chang
National Assembly
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Shreveport
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Twenty-third United States Cavalry
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