World Buzz Brimming With Global Happenings
Overseas and domestic notes cover disarmament talk in New York politics. strikes trigger rioting in Buenos Aires while Gould loses control of the Western Pacific. Longfellow statue revived for a garden project as wartime naval events unfold with Japanese diplomacy and Pacific patrols.
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Senate tariff bill empowers president to wage tariff war
Washington May 4 The senate tariff bill on maximum and minimum provisions would give the president power to declare a tariff war or refrain from one to any nation He could decide if a nation discriminates against US products and may use State Department and allied agencies to make tariff concessions via proclamation without extra legislation He may appoint commissioners to go abroad for agreements but the bill bars any rate lower than the existing tariff and any nation’s tariff duties must rise not fall.
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Enver Bey Predicts More Executions In Constantinople
Enver Bey told the Daily Telegraph that 100 more executions are likely after the court martial and that public sentences to hard labor will follow. He claimed Abdul Hamid would not face trial and that mass arrests of Liberal suspects were halted only by General Schefker’s move on the capital.
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Constantinople
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Young Turks
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Abdul Hamid
Abdul Hamid’s Hidden Hoards Searched in Constantinople
A parliamentary commission inventories Yildiz Palace treasures including art, silver, carpets, sculptures, and gifts. They seek Abdul Hamid’s cash hoards rumored to be stored at the palace and abroad, noting he likely held vast sums but none found yet.
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Europe
Criminal Is Identified By Bertillon In Paris
Paris, May 4. M. Bertillon identifies a man held by San Francisco police as Arthur Bernard after measurements and reports from California. Bernard, arrested in San Francisco, gave the name Samuel. Bertillon notes Bernard has been tried twice and convicted once for theft and once for murder.
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Anthropometric Department of Ice
San Francisco
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Samuel
California
M. Bertillon
Legislature to End Session as Calendars Shrink
Springfield Illinois May 4 with adjournment three or four weeks away the legislature will speed up next week to clear many bills. The senate aims to adjourn sine die May 23 while the house seeks more time and likely will set May 28 or 29 as the closing date.
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Roosevelt to See Pope on Return from Red Sea
Theodore Roosevelt writes from the Red Sea on April 17 en route to Mombasa that he expects to renew his acquaintance with Cardinal Satolli a year hence and sends personal regards to the pope and those close to him.
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Cold Wave Grips Northeastern France in Unprecedented Freeze
Unseasonal cold wave tightens its hold on northeastern France with snowfall reported in several locations and fears voiced over impacts on the PET. wacos.
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Paris
Senate Upholds Lead Duty At One Cent A Pound
Washington May 7 The senate voted to fix the lead duty at 1 cent per pound as in the Dingley bill and the house bill. Fifty three senators including all Republicans and Hughes and Mey Democrats supported the duty while 19 Democrats opposed. Clapp spoke for lowering tariffs and Owen defended income tax as constitutional.
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Oklahoma
Senate tariff debate stalls over paint and iron duties
In Washington on May 6 the senate barely advanced the tariff bill lead schedule as Bristow pressed against higher duties arguing they would raise paint costs for farmers. Cummins urged lower rates especially for iron and steel, warning of monopolies if unchecked. Bristow and Beveridge pressed for delay as Aldrich sought a vote, but no decision was reached before adjournment.
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Senate resumes tariff bill vote amid lead ore clash
The Senate reopened consideration of the tariff bill on May 5 after a pause since April 23. Amendments on lead ore and paint lead products drew sharp criticism as Bristow urged retaining the committee rate of 84 cents per pound against the House 27 cents. A roll call was begun amid protests as Heyburn warned of trouble. The 41 to 85 vote upheld the committee rate for orange mineral.
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Senate tariff clash as Dolliver and Aldrich spar
In Washington on May 4 the senate saw Dolliver of Iowa scathingly challenge tariff bill drafting methods and spar with Aldrich while Democratic senators kept silent. Borah argued the income tax before the court might be reversed on constitutional grounds. Bradley of Kentucky urged extending protective tariff to jute to keep Kentucky safely Republican.
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Senators Hear Defense of Lumber Duty and Tax Outlook
In Washington on May 3 the Senate heard Piles of Washington defend the Dingley lumber duty. Borah followed, arguing the income tax is just and urging Congress to resubmit its constitutionality to the Supreme Court. The debate included anti free lumber views and a note on Oriental labor affecting coal costs across the Canadian boundary.
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Turkish ruler thanks Taft for greetings on ascension
Sultan Mehemmed V of Turkey cabled thanks to President Taft for greetings on his accession. Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople reported the government is taking energetic steps to suppress disorders and punish perpetrators, and seems able and eager to restore peace.
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Pinchot Seeks Probe into California Eucalyptus Literature
Forester Gif ford Pinchot asked the Department of Justice to investigate California nursery firms distributing literature using his name and picture. Associate Forester Price reported the materials promote eucalyptus growing and may imply government backing.
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Gifford Pinchot
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Pardon Move Reported For Meldrum In Oregon
May 4. Henry Meldrum a former surveyor general of Oregon may receive a presidential pardon. Oregon friends press petitions to President Taft asserting no criminal intent and that drinking problems led to his wrongdoing. Petitions will be filed by Oregon senators.
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Government receipts show April shortfall in duties and taxes
Washington reports April government receipts fall from customs by about 600000 and from internal revenue by about 1000000, totaling a monthly deficit near 2000000. Customs brought in 28031600 and internal revenue 18936896 for the month, signaling weaker collections.
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Session May Be Continued In Washington May 7 1909
President Taft after two days of talks with senators and representatives expects little chance for congressional adjournment before June 15 or July 1. He supports an income tax only as a last resort and favors using an inheritance tax first if the tariff act yields a deficit, then a corporate tax.
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Taft
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Navy Finds Atlantic Fleet Voyage Cost Efficient
Secretary of the Navy Meyer reported that the 16 battleships completing the world voyage were in excellent condition thanks to a repair ship aboard. The voyage cost only 1.6 million dollars more than keeping the fleet at home, and no extensive repairs were required.
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Meyer Today
Interior Secretary Withdraws Land for Malheur and Related Projects
Secretary Ballinger announced withdrawals of 148000 acres in Burns district for Malheur 22000 acres in The Dalles district for John Day 10000 acres in Burns district for Harney and 62000 acres in Lake View district for Des aie projects at Washington on May 7 preserving public land for irrigation and development.
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Crooked River Land Withdrawn by Interior
The secretary of the interior withdrew about 28 040 acres from public entry under the reclamation act for the Crooked River project in The Dalles land district. Tracts whose titles had passed out of the United States were exempted from withdrawal.
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American armored cruisers near Gibraltar on risky mission
The North Carolina and Montana, American armored cruisers, left Guantamo Cuba April 23 under Navy orders to rush to Alexandretta Turkey to protect Americans. They were 1,150 miles west of Gibraltar last night, according to a Navy cablegram.
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Powell to Teach Fruit Cooling and Packing in Washington
Pomologist George H. Powell of the Department of Agriculture will visit Yakima Wenatchee and Puyallup valleys in July to instruct fruitgrowers in cooling and packing methods for shipment.
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Richie Appointed Timber Cruiser in General Land Office
Washington May 7 C W Richie of Roseland has been named timber cruiser in the general land office service Bruce C Kester assistant clerk on Senator Bournes committee has been internal agent in the
Hawley Goal to Denver Washington May 4
The report notes Hawley traveling to Denver for a Senate representation. It mentions May 4 and a planned absence from duties. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text.
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Work of nature helps Alaska-Yukon-Pacific amphitheater rise
On Lake Washington’s shores the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition amphitheater blends natural scenery with seating for 30 000 people. The terrain forms a grand outdoor theater of Douglas fir and cedar, already hosting events as the exposition progresses.
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War costs and death tolls recapped for peace society
A report by Benjamin F. Trueblood before the National Peace Society meeting in Chicago cites 15 million war fatalities since ancient times. It compares global losses to population figures and notes Civil War tolls, with figures like 45,000 American casualties in 1861-66.
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Storm Reaches Atlantic After Deadly Southern Run
A sweeping storm moving east across the South reached the Atlantic Ocean Saturday. At least 200 killed and about 400 injured with property damage in the millions. Savannah and North Carolina towns faced severe destruction as roofs and trees fell. McKane Hospital for Negroes damaged and a factory roof torn off amid injuries.
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Cold Wave Sweeps Eastern U S With May Day Snow
A great storm moving from the Upper Lake region over the Middle and Southern Atlantic states brings heavy rains high winds and snow in spots. The May-day snowstorm affects the Upper Lake and Upper Mississippi Valley areas with rapidly dropping temperatures across the Central states and freezing weather from Lake Superior to New Mexico.
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Icicles on Orchard Trees Hit Kansas and Surrounding States
Freezing weather persisted across Kansas and western regions with temperatures near 20 degrees. Orchard farms report up to three quarters of an inch of ice, dampening prospects for this year’s fruit crop across much of Kansas Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.
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Over 1,000 Chinese Sail for Victoria on Steamer Route
May 3 Victoria British Columbia A report states that more than 1,000 Chinese travelers are en route to Victoria aboard steamer lines. The article notes increased arrivals and mentions Japanese steamer service plans affecting the route.
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Supreme Court reverses commodity clause ruling in railroad case
Washington May 4 The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court on the Hepburn commodities clause affecting anthracite railroads The decision narrows the clause to prevent carriers from being in interest with the transported products and upholds the timber exemption The ruling favors railroads by limiting government reach over ownership of producing companies and stock links
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Welchers Cannot Dodge in Appeal Rejected
In a San Francisco ruling the United States Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a motion related to fires described as trivial. The decision cites the involvement of several insurers including Commercial Union Assurance, Alliance Insurance, Norwich Union Pine, and Pacific Union Club as policy holders in each case.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Sy Hece
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Alliance Insurance Pany
Norwich Union Pine Yoowans Company
Pacific Union Club
Exodus of Abdul Hamid Harem from Yildi Kiosk
Since Abdul Hamid’s deposition there is a daily exodus of harem women from the Yildi Kiosk. Forty five carriages with two or three women each left yesterday and fifteen more were seen today bound for Stamboul. The palace’s female population appears vast and their fate moves readers with pathos.
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Abdul Hamid
Dynamite Packages Struck At Butte Postoffice
Two dynamite filled packages addressed to a town in Nova Scotia were dropped into Butte Montana’s postoffice package chute within two weeks. Authorities kept the incidents secret while investigating but have not captured suspects.
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Snowbound in Rockies Strands Travel via Denver Route
Snowbound conditions persist in the Rockies. The Denver Northen Steamboat Springs route remains blocked at Corona Pass, delaying release of traffic and goods. Local reports note heavy snowfall with uncertain clearance times.
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