Cummins Seeks Rule Change to Allow Tariff Amendments
Senate debate reveals eastern senators Lodge and Aldrich open to piecemeal tariff revision with Cummins urging limits on amending bills. Aldrich favors subject by subject edits. Cummins argues for broad rule changes to empower tariff amendments and curb Senate practices. Also a bill to raise Supreme Court justice salaries by 5,600 dollars and increase federal judge pay is introduced by Senator Depew.
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Iowa
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New York
Rebels Rout Near Guerra After Five Hour Fight
News from Mexico City reports an encounter between federal forces led by General Navarro and rebels at Cerro Prieto near Guerra Chihuahua. About 70 rebels were killed with many wounded or captured. federals lost fourteen men including two officers. The insurgents, estimated at 400 to 500, fled toward Guerra after heavy fighting by about 1,000 federal infantry cavalry and artillery.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
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Navarro
Members Banquet but Try Little Business
Republican Ship of State though badly battered is not hopeless say leaders admitting she is qualified for dry dock.
Republicans Map Poststorm Unity At Indiana Conference
Associated Press reports Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis to review the post November storm. Leaders discussed stance on local option, leadership prospects for the minority, and possible compliment to Beveridge. A banquet at Claypool hotel capped the informal talks.
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Indianapolis
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House of Sorrow
Will. R. Wood
Lafayette
General Assembly
House
Senate
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Noblesville
Edgar Durre
Evansville
Wood
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Winchester
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Beveridge
Claypool
Lee
Tomorrow Evening Schedule Confusion Fixes
Fragmentary note shows a tentative time, mentions tomorrow evening and a 7:230 clock reference. No clear event, location, or organizer is identified.
Roosevelt Delivers Connecticut Speech Avoids Baldwin Mention
Former President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a New Haven Chamber of Commerce dinner avoiding references to Baldwin or current elections. He reiterated his radical yet conservative program, urged federal regulation of corporations, emphasized equitable wealth distribution, praised President Taft and Chief Justice White, and defended his square deal principles to the audience.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Debate on government power and corporate regulation
The speaker argued that government should treat corporations like individuals in justice and urged expanding federal control over interstate commerce. He contended such regulation aligns with the constitution, noting past generations faced fewer needs but modern society requires action to advance social and economic betterment wisely.
Indiana Grain and Hay Association faces dissolution suit
Attorney General James Bingham filed suit in Fort Wayne to dissolve a Northeastern Indiana hay and grain association accused of restraining trade and limiting competition. The group allegedly handles most regional grain and wool with a $1,000,000 property base and $3,000,000 annual business, aided by letters from secretary Thomas Riddle. Fifty three defendants reside in Fort Wayne area, led by president Herbert H Deam and secretary T M Dean with board members including Edward Wasmuth and T P Riddle.
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Ft .Wayne
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Roanoke
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Wayne
Debating Society Holds First Meeting At Library Hall
High school students held the first meeting of their new debating society in the library hall last night. The program featured a mock senate with tariff as a primary issue. The gathering was well attended and provided entertainment, with plans to meet regularly.
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Miss Peters Improves After Medical Attention
Miss Mary Peters, who was removed from the hospital after treatment, shows signs of improvement. Families report she is stable and responding to care as doctors monitor her condition.
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Mary Peters
Judge Charges Jury on Youthful Defendant
A judge instructed the jury this morning in a case involving a youthful defendant, noting a favorable charge and indicating the final remarks would be completed later this morning.
Canadian Girl's Case Instructs on Evidence Weight
A judge instructs that the girl’s inability to grasp the mechanism of a fatal gun and a widow's proficiency should be weighed as evidence. The ruling highlights how ignorance may influence evaluating culpability or causation in this case.
Fate of Hattie Le Blanc to be decided by jury
Cambridge Mass December 13 The fate of Hattie Le Blanc Cape Breton girl charged with the murder of Clarence F Glover will be in the hands of the jury tomorrow. The twelve Middlesex farmers and mechanics listened to defense counsel Melville M Johnson and District Attorney John J Higgins as Judge Bond began his charge favoring the defendant.
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Arrest of Hired Man in Bernhardt Farm Killings
Kansas City police arrest Sam Bailey a former employee of Mrs. Emeline Bernhardt amid an investigation into the killings at the Bernhardt farm. Feagle reports Bailey a wage dispute participant who allegedly threatened George Bernhardt before the fatal event. Police found 150 dollars tied in a handkerchief at Bailey's home.
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Senators See Lorimer Scandal Vote Split In Committee
Washington DC December reports the Lorimer sub committee took executive action and barred discussion until a full committee of lawyers reviews the evidence. Indications suggest the panel will not sustain charges, though confirmation is lacking and the outcome remains unsettled.
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Amend graves marking for Confederate dead debated in Congress
A military affairs committee report urges extending the memorial commission for three years from February 26 to identify Confederate sailors and soldiers buried in northern prisons. If bodies cannot be identified, the amendments allow simple central memorials with bronze tablets naming the local Confederate dead.
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Brothers Linked to Railroad Agent Death Last Summer
A Louisville and Nashville Railroad station agent died by his own action last summer. The two brothers, known by the same name, played with Milwaukee during the previous season.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Dan McGann former Giants captain commits suicide in Louisville
Dan McGann, known as Dan in baseball circles, former captain and first baseman for the New York Giants, was found dead in his room at Bosler's hotel in Louisville at 4:30 pm with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the heart. He had been in Louisville for winter stay and had been sought by the Milwaukee and Louisville clubs for next season. He was about 38, born near Shelbyville, Kentucky, a bachelor. A brother also died by suicide last summer at Midway, Kentucky.
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New York Prepares for Busy Baseball Day
New York faces a packed baseball schedule with a meeting of the national commission the supreme court of baseball a board session of the National League a session of the National League itself and preparations for the American League annual meeting.
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Don’t Come Here Johnny Wagner Kept From Public View
John C Wagner a South Bend millionaire known for a letter marriage proposal and dramatic protests will not be brought to Longcliff. He will be housed in a private sanitarium in Detroit after police arrest for eccentric actions. Relatives intervened as he has long frequented theaters and was previously in a sanitarium.
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Indiana Interurban motorman rules spark commission debate
The railroad commission proposes concrete rules for interurban crews including one year experience, new braking and signaling measures, and separate motorman compartments. Key figures include Governor, Arthur Brady, Alexander Shane, Judge Wood, and T. C. Wilcoxon, as discussions focus on block signals and crew qualifications.
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