Taft backs arbitration on Panama tolls in Wake speech
President Taft urged arbitration if U S Britain fail to settle canal tolls during a New York luncheon and Republican dinner remarks. He referenced Colonel Roosevelt, noted 1 million Republicans supported Wilson to avert Roosevelt, and defended arbitration as the proper path despite doubts.
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Taft Nominates Boutell for U.S. Claims Court Chief Justice
President Taft sends Henry G. Boutell of Chicago as minister to Switzerland for appointment to the United States court of claims. The president also nominates Judge Fenton W. Booth for chief justice, replacing retired Stanton J. Poelle. London dispatches report Balkan talks failing and war possible. Senator J W Bailey resigns from Texas seat. A Baltimore bound steamer Luckenbach sinks in Chesapeake Bay with loss of captain, his wife, and 21 crew.
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James R. Keene Dies After Abdominal Operation
New York January reports James R. Keene died Friday morning after an abdominal operation amid long standing trouble. He led Wall Street speculation and dominated the turf, owning and racing famous horses, after leaving Waldorf Astoria for Miss Alston's Private hospital. 950000 Fire Hits Fond du Lac Plant
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Wall Street
Johnston Named to Bailey Senate by Governor Colquitt
Austin Tex Jan 7 The appointment of K M Johnston editor of the Iton Post as successor to Joseph Iley in the senate for the term ending March 4 was announced by Governor Colquitt.
Wedemeyer Death Attempt Linked to Election Loss
Rep William W Wedemeyer of Ann Arbor Mich leapt overboard from a ship near Colon Panama and his body was not recovered after a period of illness and raving about his election defeat Authorities cited his mental collapse as tied to his hard fought campaign last fall and his recent trip with Tafts Panama visit.
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Rockefeller to testify before money trust committee
Washington officials report William G. Rockefeller will appear as a witness for the money trust investigating committee. The Standard Oil magnate agreed to service after a months long search that cost the public at least 500 dollars daily. He is set to testify January 13, conveyed to Chairman Pujo through Samuel Tintermyer and Riddell in New York.
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Senator Davis of Arkansas Dies at 51 in Little Rock
United States Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas died Friday at his Little Rock home from apoplexy. A three time Arkansas governor, he was elected to the Senate at age 21 and served three terms. His term runs until 1917, and he was noted as a colorful foe of plutocrats. Also, London's Royal Philharmonic Society awards Mme Tetrazzini its gold medal, joining a lineage of famed honorees.
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Woolley Quits Prohibition Party in Battle Creek
John G. Woolley former Prohibition candidate for president announced in Battle Creek Michigan on January 7 that he is finished with the Prohibition party calling it a lost cause and explaining his decision.
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Supreme Court upholds counts in cotton corner Sherman case
The Supreme Court sustains four counts charging Patten and others with conspiring to corner cotton, ruling a commodity corner is a restraint of interstate commerce and a Sherman Act violation. The decision sends the case back for trial on the facts, preserving the legal principle while not deciding guilt.
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Gompers Presses Clayton Bills in Senate Hearing
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, urged the Clayton anti injunction and contempt bills before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. He defended organized labor amid criticism tied to the Structural Iron Workers' trial and condemned employer associations including U S Steel and the National Erectors Association. He warned against government by dynamite and injunction.
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Ottumwa Adopts Commission Plan Despite Snow Storm
Ottumwa accepts the commission plan of government by a 76 vote majority. A snow storm with a foot of snow reduced turnout to about one third of the usual vote.
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Supreme court upholds Iowa Goose Lake bed claim
The Supreme Court affirmed Iowa's interests in Goose Lake bed in a case by Marshall Dental Co claiming title. An entry notes population figures for the continental United States around January 2 1918 and mentions total money in circulation.
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Writs of Supersedeas Granted in Chicago for 32 Labor Leaders
The U S court of appeals approved supersedeas bonds for 32 of 33 convicted labor leaders in the dynamite plot case. Frank M. Ryan’s bond set at 70000 with 10000 per year of term. Bonds totaling 1070000 to secure appearance, with Indianapolis Judge Anderson to approve bonds.
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Roosevelt telegram aimed at Idaho editors jailed for publishing critique
Theodore Roosevelt in a telegram to James H. Gibson Idaho Progressive chair says R.8 Sheridan O. Broxon and A. R. Cruzen publishers of Capital News were jailed for printing Colonel Roosevelt's criticism of the Idaho Supreme Court and his sympathy and admiration. He also urged Progressive senators to seek action in the U S Senate regarding the so called outrage.
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Physician Drives to Death in Delirium at Madison Ave Dock
Dr Peter Donnelly died after driving a high power car through guard chains at the Madison avenue dock and crashing into the river ice while in delirium from fever. Italy Buys Coal in America in bid to secure supplies as Wales invites tenders from Yorkshire coal. Hell of Czar Getting Well reports Crown Prince Alexis walking about, dispelling crippled fears. Horse Flying Cloud dies at 38 in Minneapolis after long northwest trotter career.
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