Debate on German Constitution and Ministers’ Responsibility
The article outlines a looming debate over German constitutional changes and ministerial responsibility. It analyzes the Bundereich and Reichstag, clerical influence, and possible dissolution, noting the Emperor’s power, state interests, and electoral dynamics as industrial centers seek better representation. It also compares voting patterns across conservatives and socialists and discusses population shifts from rural to urban districts shaping parliamentary balance.
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Arainis
Reichstag
Ener
Mvine
Tordhing
Heen
Ex-Gov Cox declares stance on state wide prohibition local option
Ex Governor John I Cox states he supported the state platform and local option in the temperance question. He notes prior interviews and speeches before his 1908 senate nomination affirmed support for the state platform with local option for two years. The Sullivan County mass convention endorsed him for local option.
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Bristol
Tenn
ExGov
John £. Cox
Tennessean
Carmack
Ieal
Sullivan County
Senate
Bryan Club
Blut City
W. R. Hamilton
Anti Saloon League
Tennessee
Alleged Murder Confession Stirs LaPorte Trial Tale
In LaPorte Indiana on November 1 detectives and witnesses recounted Hay Lamphere’s claimed confession about intending arson and murder in the Belle Gunness case. Key testimony from Amistiss described Lamphere’s jailhouse remarks and oblique explanations, with follow up on whether Lamphere lied about his whereabouts the night of the fire.
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Belle Gunness
Woamistes
Sherif
LaPorte
Lamphere
Amistiss
Amistise
Wheatbrook Farm
Lake Shore
Park Street
Lake Erie Crossing
Ray
Rice Industry and Protection Hearing Before Ways and Means
Hearing on agriculture tariff schedule resumes with Tulio Larrinaga representing Porto Rico coffee interests. Louisiana rice industry traders pressed, noting sieve No 12 issues. Rice production grew since colonial era. 1907 saw 74 establishments with capital over 8 million, exporting 2.4 million pounds and importing about 200 million pounds from Japan and the Chinese Empire.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Tulio Larrinaga
Porto Rico
Louisiana
Louisian
Japan
Campaign fund list published in New York report
The Democratic Party executive officers report a campaign fund with over 25 000 names and more than 10 000 contributions. Total receipts 620 84.77. disbursements 619 410.06. balance 1 254.71. Major allocations include labor bureau 37 407.36 and organization of states 129 853.62 among others.
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Mack
Democratic Party
Allming
Club
Labor Bureau
Advisory
Organization of States
Finance
Congressional Committee
Oklahoma
General Fund
After Sleeping Car Monopoly in Alabama Rail Service
Montgomery November 22 Pullman Company cited to show cause why it should not revise its rates in the state. The Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis is also called on to explain why it does not provide better service between Atlanta and Guntersville and improve Guntersville passenger and freight handling and Boaz service. Proposals seek earlier morning departures from Guntersville to connect with the Alabama Great Southern at Attalla, reach Birmingham for business, and return the same day to Attalla to Guntersville.
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Montgomery
Ala
Railroad Commission
Pullman Company
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Pon
Atlanta
Guntersville
Boaz
Alabama Great Southern
Attalla
Birmingham
Gunteraville
President-Elect Taft Receives Busy Sunday in Hot Springs
President-elect Taft hosted a larger crowd at his Hot Springs bungalow with Cuban and Philippine officials seeking visits and policy talks. Delegates from Havana and Manila pressed for Cuban outreach and Philippine matters while MPs urged continued hearings. Barrett said Taft will pursue closer regional relations and continue Roosevelt-Root policy efforts.
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Taft
Wright
Demetro Castillo
Diaz Alum
Arthuro Foutz
Havana
Cuba
Denito Leganda
Philippine Commission
Pablo Ocampo
Congress
Islands
Fernando Calderon
Manila
Lovering
Massachusetts
Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
Washigton
Carnegie Asked to Shed Light on Steel Tariff
Washington November 23 The Ware and Means Committee formally invited Andrew Carnegie to appear before it this week to discuss his Century Magazine article calling for reduced tariff schedules on iron and steel. No reply had reached the committee by 11 tonight but as the invitation telegram was sent late no reply was expected before tomorrow. Witness Jerome Jones urged measured protection for domestic manufacturers, noting a 26 percent excess protection in ware duties and arguing for a 25 percent tariff cut on ore. George W Kinney of Cleveland echoed calls for a 25 percent tariff reduction on the tariff.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Century Magazine
Ware and Means Committee
House
Carnegie
Jerome Jones
Boston
Jones
Geo. W. Kinney
Cleveland
Ill-Fated Engine Said To Claim Five Souls
In Tuscumbia Alabama on November 22 an engine wreck east of Leighton killed fireman Alpert Schmuck 26 and flagman Geo Roberts 22. Engineer Denundrum survived with injuries. Roberts was to marry soon. The wreck occurred while a disabled engine on train No 74 was being relieved. Bodies to be sent home. rumors say Engine 306 has claimed five lives.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Robert Denundrum
Roberts
Hillsboro
Leighton
Denunbrim
Exercise for Naval Officers Reveals Annual Test Plan
The report on prescribing an annual physical test for Navy officers is complete and will be sent to President Roosevelt for approval. A working test similar to artillery officers is expected, with Surgeon General Rixey endorsing the plan. An order to implement the test could be issued within days.
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Washington
Newberry
Roosevelt
Rixey
Navy
Theapest accident Insurance Dr Thomas Eclectric Ot
Dr Thomas advertises a pain stopping treatment and wound healing product for accident injuries. It claims quick relief and broad pharmacist availability with nationwide reach.
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