Prohibition, tariffs, and trade pacts stir 1911 politics
The article surveys election results and looming contests in Texas and California, notes a possible Bryan list to block Harmon, cites Senator Clapp addressing a Washington crowd, and discusses Taft Canada reciprocity bill votes with 24 Republicans opposing and 21 for, amid broad GOP dissent on its impact.
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Maine wreck remains buried in Havana mud after water removal
Engineers report the Maine wreck in Havana harbor is now surrounded by mud and green pools as pumping finishes. Removal of the mud surrounding the hull from 37 feet depth proves more difficult than pumping, with bow damage to frame 18 revealed and the double bottom elevated above its position.
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Bryan's 1912 Platform Questions Stir Democratic Debate
The piece analyzes Mr. Bryan's Commoner list of questions for 1912, which attack the Supreme Court decision in the Standard Oil case and push for a tariff for revenue only, free raw materials, campaign finance publicity, a national bank deposit guarantee, and immediate independence for the Philippine Islands. It warns such platform planks could revive radicalism and threaten business, arguing the Democratic openers risk aiding Republicans.
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Chance for an Army Career Opens to Civilian Applicants
The Army offers 282 vacancies for second lieutenants to qualified young men with complete or partial college education and good character. West Point this year supplies 7 of the openings, prompting the War Secretary to urge civil life applicants to fill the rest and to provide information on the examination.
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Martinsville News Briefs Prompt Rain and Travel Notices
Local items report heavy rain the heaviest in four months and discuss rail service delays. Community updates include health of Tip Trader, improvements of Sam Marvin, visitors to Martinsville, farming notes, ship and crew movements, and a weathered array of personal notices and anecdotes.
Center of Population Marked Near Bloomington
The census places the center of population eight miles northeast of Bloomington Indiana on William L Mosier farm. A tablet marked the spot last Friday after calculations. The only nearby resident, a rattlesnake, was killed reducing local population by one.
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