Senate passes Lodge resolution in 72 to 0 vote
The Senate approved a Lodge substitute for the Sulzer resolution by a 72 to 0 vote. The measure ratifies the president’s action to notify Russia of ending the 1892 treaty, amid a distracted House atmosphere over a missing key in the House Office Building. The report notes treasury reform talks and army canteen restoration debates, with other items including a new ship lock project, crimes, and court actions interspersed.
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House
Russia
Washington
Taft Urges Monetary Reform and Efficiency Drive
President Taft urges rapid monetary reform and fiscal restraint in a message to Congress. He highlights post office surplus absence, calls for economy in treasuries and a planned parcel post expansion while backing army efficiency and Panama Canal progress. He touts reduced treasury positions and argues for classified civil service reforms.
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Fire destroys Open Board of Trade building in Chicago
A major blaze in Chicago routed about 1,000 guests from Kaiserhof, Stanford, and New Victoria hotels and destroyed records of the Chicago Federation of Labor and numerous unions. Estimated damage runs to $200,000 as fire crews fought to prevent spread to nearby structures. Fire Marshal Seyferlich urged investigation, suggesting possible incendiary origin.
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Fast Train Jumps Track Near Mountain Grove
Springfield Alabama engineers H C Colvin and Sanford Ragon both died instantly when Frisco express No 106 from Jenphis derailed two miles south of Mountain Grove. Several passengers were seriously injured and many others bruised as the steel coaches prevented greater loss of life.
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H. C. Colvin
Etgineer
Sanford Ragon
Jenphis
Mountain Grove
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Peace moves reported as Turkey nears proposals from Rome
A Rome dispatch says the Turkish government intends to offer peace ideas, while Britain declares Shaft Turkey was informed in 1904 that Gollum in Bares, eastern Tripoli, is within Egyptian territory. The occupation by Egyptian troops is described as a mere formality, though Turkey may not have formally accepted this.
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London
Rome
Gollum
Bares
Tripoli
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Moon Law, Forcing Saloons to Close
Des Moines report says the Iowa Supreme Court upholds the Moon law ruling, affecting more than four hundred saloons. Saloons in operation when the Moon law took effect may stay open until the general petition for consent expires.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court of Towa
Tne
Towa
Aperaion
Tar Party sentence for Shady B teachers at Lincoln Center
Echo of the Tar Party at Lincoln Center reports Kas. Sherrill and John Sehmidt convicted of complicity in tarring teacher Mary Chamberlain. Judge Grover fines them 200 dollars each plus costs and commits them to jail until payment.
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Sherrill
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Cour
Potatoes From Scotland Reach New York Market
Five hundred tons of potatoes grown in Scotland have arrived in New York and will be sold to ease high homegrown prices. A duty of 750 dollars was paid on the shipment.
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Delhi
India
Cricutta
Scotland
New York
Murder Suspect Arrested in Morner Family Case
North Adams Massachusetts police arrested an Italian farmhand whose description matches Edward Donato sought in the De Freestville Morner family murder. Authorities confirmed the arrest as part of the ongoing case and stated further investigation would follow.
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Mass
Edward Donato
Morner
de Freestville
Utica Glass Works Fire Destroys Main Building
Fire of unknown origin leveled the Advance Glass company main building at Utica near Newark Ohio. The blaze caused about $60,000 in damage and left fifty men out of work.
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Newark
Advance Glass Company
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