Taft Urges Canal Fortification In New York Speech
President Taft tells the Pennsylvania Society of New York that world civilization is not ready for relying on treaties to protect the Panama Canal. He argues for a canal fortification bill, aiming to win a 5 million dollar appropriation this session, insisting the canal defends the country. Sacramento reports potato bid losses run to about 30 thousand dollars as suppliers face rising costs.
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United States
Taft
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Congress
Barnes Made Chairman In NY Republican Victory
William Barnes Jr of Albany was elected state chairman, replacing Ezra P. Prentice after party dissension. Barnes assailed Roosevelt by inference and urged recognition that the country is sufficient for its people. Taft seen likely to face La Follette for renomination in 1912.
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Republican State Committee
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Roosevelt
Ezra P. Prentice
Timothy L. Woodruff
Barnes
United States
Old Guard
Taft
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
New York customs fines rise under vigilant port inspectors
The customs inspectors collected under $500,000 in 1909 on passenger baggage duties while the recent anti smuggling drive yielded $1,775,000. In the 22 months of the current port collector, fines total nearly $4,000,000.
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New York
New Mexico approves constitution in ratification vote
Albuquerque report shows the new constitution carried by a large plurality in the state’s ratification election with returns indicating at least a 12 000 lead.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
Japan to Make Amends After Dalny Vice-Consul Attack
The Japanese government orders arrest and punishment of the Dalny United States Vice-Consul Williamson attackers. Official condolences and apologies have been sent to him.
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Tokio
United States
Williamson
Dalny
Aeroplanes on Pacific lifesaving stations debated
San Francisco reports ship owners along the Pacific coast push for federal action to fund aeroplanes at every lifesaving station as lifesaving authorities seek aviation support.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Educator Balthasar H. Meyer Chosen for Interstate Commerce Board
Balthasar H. Meyer, an educator, has been selected by President Taft to serve on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The appointment marks a shift toward academic expertise in regulatory leadership. Meyer is noted for his scholarly background and public service.
News Briefs From Across the Nation
A man injured by a snowball attack seeks help as Herbert C. Porter, editor of a Poughkeepsie weekly, is committed to a state hospital. In Danville, a vote fraud grand jury issues subpoenas to about one hundred Vermilion County politicians after bankers appear. Pullman tariffs cut 1.5 million dollars in yearly revenue. Canadian and American express officers plan through-rate reductions across U S and Canada.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Danville
Ill
Pullman Company
American Express
New York
United States
Canada
Legislative News Bits Reflect Progressive Era Debates
Summary of bills across states. Suffrage proposed in Arkansas. Oklahoma weighs railroad development. Montana lawmakers oppose a Massachusetts Democrat faction backing Lodge. Missouri considers aeroplane flight limits. Kansas explores caps on campaign ad spending. California glances at initiative referendum recall. Colorado Democrats pressure on Senate election timing. Montana seeks federal recognition of San Francisco as 1915 exposition city.
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Montana
California
Colorado House
United States
Noted financier Paul Morton funeral held in New York
News notes the quiet funeral of Paul Morton head of Equitable Life Assurance Society, held at St Thomas Episcopal Church in New York. Chronology on Norton retirement plans, possible successors, Carnegie Institution gift totaling 25 million, and King Victor Emmanuel's 1000 donation to Verdi Charity Schools fund.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
New York
Project Helps Portland Seattle Trade Territory Clash
Portland and Seattle claim the $9 million irrigation appropriation for Washington and Oregon will favor Portland's trade area. Kititas Valley property owners urge Representative Humphrey to present a plan to shift funds to Seattle’s territory, with commercial bodies possibly backing a government scheme change.
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Seattle
Congress
Washington
Oregon
Kittitas Valley
Humphrey
Storm Ravages Moclips Pier and Seawall
Fierce storm hits Aberdeen North Beach area with winds up to 60 miles per hour. Moclips, a popular summer resort, nearly overwhelmed as waves threaten to submerge the town and part of a recently built seawall is torn away.
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Aberdeen
North Beach
Moclips
Waurel Forms Development League With 25 Charter Members
Waurel, located 16 miles northeast of Waite Salmon, organized a development league that comprises 25 charter members. The action marks a community effort to structure local sports or youth competition in the region.
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Waite Salmon
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