Affairs in Washington Ignite Tax and Apportionment Debate
Washington dispatch notes Indiana Rep Cox seeks papers from President Taft’s administration to probe Ballinger and Taft brothers role in Alaska land openings. It covers reapportionment plans lifting House seats to 433, lists states gaining seats, and mentions bills on liquor taxes, Canadian reciprocity, and North American Commercial Co. probes alongside remarks on Senate fan controversy and the Lorimer investigation’s fallout.
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Washington, D.C
Cox
Indiana
Controller Bay
Alaska
Taft
Ballinger
Charles P. Taft
Committee On Expenditures of the Interior Department
Graham
Ilinois
Fisher
Roddenberry
United States
Ownie Bush Tops American League Shortstops
Baseball writers crown Ownie Bush of the Detroit Tigers as the leading shortstop in the American League, surpassing Rhody Wallace of the St. Louis Browns. Bush is praised for range, throwing, and steady nerves, with Jennings lucky to have him since midseason acquisition. Niagara Falls race meeting planned from July 10 to 17 at the new Canadian track, with purses starting at 100 and handicaps 400 to 500, grandstand for 3,000, six to seven races daily.
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Ownie Bush
Detroit Tigers
Rhody Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Sthody
Wallace
Bush
Jennings
O'Leary, Coughlin and Company
Indianapolis
Niagara
Niagara Falls Racing Association of Ontario
Niagara Falls
Cleveland American rescue Iris e clos recruiting Joe Jackson
President Somers of the Cheveuad club informs Memphis that Joe Jackson, recruited from the New Orleans team of the Southern league, will be placed in college at season's end in October. Somers regards Jackson as one of the game's greatest players and believes college training will enhance his value to the club.
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Washington Star Suggert
Ceveland American Rescue
Irise Dall
Foot Faults in Tennis Go Unenforced by Umpires
Experts note most foot fault violations stem from the American service and say few heed foot faults here. Umpires rarely call them, as enforcement is avoided and players fear a fault against them.
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Russ Enetgh
Navy's Bright Rowing Outlook for 1912 Season
The Navy expects a strong rowing season in 1912 with key races to organize. Harvard Pennsylvania Columbia Syracuse and Massachusetts Tech likely to send crews to Annapolis, while Cornell and Princeton are probable participants. The academy may also again be allowed to compete in the American Henley at Philadelphia.
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Navy
Naval Academy
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Syracuse
Masoachusetts Tech
Annapolis
Carnet
Princeton
Academy
Philadelphia
Greatest Naval Parade at Panama Canal Opening
H A Winder writes that congress authorized participation of foreign powers in a vast naval pageant for the Panama Canal opening. The fleets will assemble in Bermuda Roads and march up Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac to Washington for a presidential review, then sail through the Panama Canal as part of the ceremonies. The voyage toward San Francisco will attract vast crowds and surpass any previous exposition display.
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Panama Canal
Congress
Atlantic
H. A. Winder
Plague Threat Prompted Sanitary Action in Vienna
The Vienna sanitary chief informs the mayor of a rampant plague threat spreading through parts of the world. He calls for systematic warfare against the ship rat, the chief disease carrier, warning that once infected oats and vermin enter, they can quickly lead to widespread harm. The report emphasizes urgent cooperation and preventive measures.
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Vienna Sanitary Board
Anitals
Peat Reserves and Historical Notes Mentioned in 19th Century Dispatches
USGS estimates bays hold 1288s. V00.008 tons of dry peat available in the United States with very low preparation costs. Sweden’s one journey cost $375 per ton with 30 cents per ton delivery. Prince Katsura’s rise notes three achievements: alliance with England, war with Russia, and Korea.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Sweden
Fm 108
Cassiers
Katsura
Watsura
Carver
Fins
Guaentans
Marie
Ander
Anevess
Errht Senm
England
Russia
Kore
The Kaisers Coat Lining
The London Express notes that all of the Kaiser's uniforms are made in London and that he might be surprised to hear this. It mentions a Socialist tailor who was making the coat and a curious detail about the shoulder strap wadding.
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Melanie
London
The
Liberte
Paris
Wing Greurse
Clyde Park
Mise Jenny
Walt
Jenny
George
Meimple
Belter
Jong Me Inne
Drowe
M. Leubet
Mademaisette
Sugimon
Varis
Lundou
London Express
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Lesder Mann
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Illinois
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Arkanea
Maine
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Oscar B. Bland
Linter
Culloro
Bland
Cummins
Wimmone
Henry W. Bilintto
Heveland
Ohio
Houge
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Justice
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Sena
Lorimer
Ind
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Detroit
American Press Association
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Jackson
Hyde Park
Fletcher
Castoria
Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Michigan
Thumb
Fevel
Farm Realty Company
BOX
Capac, Mich
Shere
Lana Monet
J. A. McGill
Dro
F Fromet
C. IL
Gatls
Tfarcucecic
Rie
Emiarson
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