Taft vetoes New Mexico Arizona statehood over recall clause
President Taft vetoed the joint resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood, condemning Arizona’s recall provision as pernicious to judicial independence. The measure stands for two thirds vote in Congress and a possible override. The veto message highlights concerns over popular recall of judges and discusses court functions.
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Wrecked Flyer Slams Freight Train in Fort Wayne
A Pennsylvania Chicago New York 18 hour flyer derailed at a cross over near St Marys River Bridge in Fort Wayne. Speed reportedly 50 to 60 mph violated orders to slow to ten, killing four crew and injuring many passengers. bodies recovered Tuesday from wreckage.
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Early Morning Fire, Huntington Helps Combat Town Blaze
A midnight fire in Andrews Indiana destroyed half the business district causing about 30000 in damage. Firemen battled flames from Depuy grocery to nearby stores while Huntington aid arrived late. No injuries reported as crews continued dampening the ruins at noon.
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Burglars Rob Elkhart Grocer for 918 Dollars
Elkhart Indiana August 15 Jacob Topper a 59 year old grocer living in the suburbs was assaulted and robbed of 918 dollars early today by two masked men. He was found bound to the bed at 6 am when a customer entered the store. His hands were tied beneath the bed with threats to not inform authorities.
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Best Indiana Navy Recruiting Station Praised
Lieut Charles Bullock and Past Assistant Surgeon Raison praised Fort Wayne navy recruiting office as the best in Indiana after a Tuesday inspection. They noted it enrolls more men than the other five Indiana offices and commended Chief Quartermaster Singleton and Coxswain Dull for managing the local station. Edward Strauss of Columbia City was enlisted. two applicants were rejected. The inspectors then moved to inspect the South Bend station.
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Arrest of Harry Hess in Calhoun Street Store Theft
Harry Hess was arrested Tuesday on an affidavit accusing him of stealing goods from the Kane store on Calhoun Street. A city court hearing is scheduled for today.
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Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale Indiana August 15 Mrs Elizabeth McCoy of this city today celebrated her 100th birthday Five generations in direct descent attended the family reunion marking the milestone with relatives from the area and beyond
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Special session to end in week in congress
Washington Aug 15 Adjournment of the present session of congress was provided for in a concurrent resolution by Senator Penrose chairman of the finance committee The measure was referred to Appropriations after Cummins and Bristow opposed adjournment until tariff schedules notably steel and sugar were acted upon Senate actions included Stephenson election investigation and arbitration treaty amendments performed by the Foreign Relations Committee
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Senate Adopts Investigation Plan for Wisconsin Senator Stephenson
The senate approved an investigation of Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin after reconciling a technical error in a prior resolution. The action realigns the resolution with the contingent expenses committee to authorize payment of investigation expenses.
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Alaska Controller Bay probe heats up in Taft era clash
In Washington on August 15 the House committee on expenditures in the interior department faced fiery charges over delaying an investigation into allegations about administration officials. Chairman Graham denounced the Dick to Dick letter as a forgery and urged continued inquiry, while Rep. Humphrey pressed for clarity on who authored the scandal and its motives. The panel plans to resume investigations during Congress recess and will call witnesses.
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Auburn Shooter Wins NRA Governor’s Match at Camp Perry
At Camp Perry Ohio on August 15 the National Rifle Association tournament opened with fine shooting conditions. The morning program featured the 20 yard and 600 yard stages of the governor's match begun yesterday. In the Wime bledon cup match the executive committee named Captain H Guy Emerson of Ohio the winner with a score of 98.
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