House Prepares to Revise Tariff Policy
Democratic leaders in Washington plan to extend tariff revision beyond reciprocity and free list bills. They aim to adjust the agricultural schedule and pursue wool and cotton changes, despite incomplete data from the tariff board and pending overseas reports.
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Washington, D. C
Speiss
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Tariff Board
Mississippi
Australia
South America
House Passes Direct Election of Senators by Popular Vote
The House approved the Rucker resolution 296 to 16 for direct senatorial elections by the people. Dissent came from 15 Republicans and one Democrat supporter. debate touched on the Young amendment and federal control over election methods.
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Washington
D. C
House of Representatives
United States
Representative McDermott
Chicago
Representative Young
Michigan
Cannon
Illinois
Danforth
New York
Dodds
Dwight
Fordney
Harris
Massachusetts
Hinds
Maine
Lawrence
McCall
McNarran
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Mann
Sulloway
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Utter
Rhode Island
Wilder
Rucker
Underwood
Sherley
Kentucky
Congress
House
Ollie James
Clayton
Alabama
Stanley
Committee of Rules
Representative Norris
Nebraska
Dog Attacks Child Prompt Quarantine Action in Hartsdale
A stray mongrel attacked a child near her home in Grenburg, injuring her cheek while six other dogs were bitten as the animal fled. The dog was later found dead in a barn, with F E Preston ordering quarantines in School Districts 6 7 and 8 extending to Yonkers. White Plains quarantine postponed after no rabies cases in a month.
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Hartsdale
FE. J. Preston
Grenbourg
Yonkers
White Plains
Preston
Congressman protests at Army cadets ban on nurse visitor
Indiana Representative Korbly demands explanation from Secretary Meyer after United States Military Academy officers said Miss Alice Beers was not welcome because she was a nurse. He threatens a House resolution for investigation if no reply is received.
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WU. S. Military Academy
Washington, D. C
United States Military Academy
Alice Beers
Korbly
Indiana
Cecilia Wilson Discusses Farm Cure for John White
Special-Miss Cecilia Wilson of Hartford says her sweetheart John White was sent to a Massachusetts state farm at Framingham for bibulousness treatment. She vows marriage after probation, hopes publicity helps him reform, and urges other women to send partners to sanatoriums if needed.
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New York
Cecilia Wilson
Co-operative Nurses’ Club
Hartford
Miss Wilson
John
Judge Fisk
Lynn
Cecelia
Miss Burton
Cecilia
Lynchburg Issues Fourteen Liquor Licenses After May 1
In Lynchburg Virginia fourteen liquor licenses are issued for sale after May 1 with expects of about six more to total sixteen including several wholesale firms. Prior to the dry period the city had thirty four establishments.
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Lynchburg
Hill City
Lynchbure
Typhoid Fly Named for Typhoid Risk in House Flies
Extract from a U S Department of Agriculture circular argues the common house fly should be renamed the typhoid fly due to its role in spreading disease. The document emphasizes public health concerns and urges broader awareness of insect-borne illness.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Malaria Causation Explained by Agriculture Bulletin
The text states malaria is contracted only by mosquito bites, debunking the swamp miasma theory. It urges exclusive measures to keep flies and mosquitoes out of homes, reflecting public health guidance from a U.S. Agriculture source.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Woman's Child Injured by Dog Attack in Mount Vernon Suburb
Mrs. B. C. Wallian and her three year old daughter from Hartsdale near Mount Vernon traveled to the Pasteur Institute in New York yesterday for treatment after a dog attack on the child. The report cites the incident occurring in Hartsdale and outlines the family’s pursuit of care.
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New York
B. C. Wallian
Hartsdale
Mount Vernon
Pasteur Institute
Cyclone Hits St Louis Area. Seven Dead, Dozens Injured
A cyclone roared through Jefferson county and St. Louis at high speed causing seven deaths and more than fifty injuries. Property losses reach about 2 million with extensive farm damage in Jefferson county. Unidentified victims, a teamster electrocuted, a baby separated from its mother, and widespread crop destruction accompany the disaster.
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ST. Louis
Jefferson County
Wesley Smith
Frank Baker
Valley Mine
Cadet
Missouri
Illinois
Woman drives over man and collapses at station
Mrs Elizabeth Glasscoe of Yonkers fainted after a pedestrian, William Koch of Hoboken, was killed by her red runabout on Seventh Avenue at Fordham. Her niece Marguerite Fails aged thirteen was with her. The car wheels ran over Koch's neck and the accident occurred as he tried to cross. He was identified by Emil Koch of Reade Street.
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New York
Ooon Dein
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Seventh Avenue
White
Wgreeing
Harlem Court
Emil Koch
Reade Street
William
Aldrich and Payne Before Committee
Springfield shows Aldrich of Rhode Island and Payne of New York may be asked to testify before the Helm investigating committee following new disclosures about William Lorimer’s Senate election. The issue centers on Hines Hetter testimony and a Union League Club conversation, touching national issues and President Taft. Lorimer arrived in Chicago today and checked into the La Salle Street Hotel.
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Springfield
Ill
United States
Nelson A. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Sereno E. Payne
New York
Helm
William Lorimer
United States Senate
East
Edward Hines
Herman H. Hetter
Hines
Union League Club
Taft
Lorimer
Chicago
la Salle Street
Work Begun on New Highway Between Newport News and Richmond
Work on the new highway linking Newport News and Richmond began today near Toano. Chairman Manville of the Peninsula Good Roads Association is at the site with two road gangs already at work. Bad points along the route in New Kent will be improved before general construction. Manville, in charge, hopes for early summer completion.
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Newport News
Richmond
Toano
Manville
Peninsula Good Roads Association
New Kent
National Guards Quell Riots in Muscatine Under Martial Law
Special Governor Carroll orders guards to Muscatine to quell button makers riots. If needed troops from Iowa City Des Moines Davenport and Clinton may be sent. In Virginia Henry Bruns severely injured in Blair Maryland. Joseph Kavanaugh injured when his car rolled. he remains unconscious. Lee Allen sprained back. Bruns a well known horse buyer.
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Muscatine
Carroll
Iowa City
Des Moines
Davenport
Clinton
Harrisonburg
Henry Bruns
Blair
Joseph Kavanaugh
Lee Allen
Kavanaugh
Bruns
Cocking Main Raided in Norfolk Virginia
In Pine Beach Virginia yesterday a cocking main ended when a rooster killed a rival. Police halted the event and promoters James M. O Connor and Andrew A. O Connor were arrested. Each was given a hearing and fined 100 dollars.
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Norfolk
Washington
Virginia
Pine Beach
James M. O'Connor
Andrew A. O'Connor
Virginia cock fighting appeal and bail in Norfolk County
The O Connors noted an appeal and were bailed for their appearance in the Norfolk County Circuit Court. They claim no Virginia law bans cock fighting except in Alexandria county unless an admission fee is charged.
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Norfolk County
O'Connors
Virginia
Alexandria County
Cromwell-Lesner Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Damage Suit
Norfolk special report states the Cromwell versus Cromwell damage case, filed for 169000, ended after three deliberations with no verdict. Judge Martin discharged the jury and arbitration is expected to settle the dispute. The article also references discussions about a Boston tax issue involving state figures.
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Norfolk
Unabl
A. C. Cromwell
Martin
Friends of Parties
John A. Aoe
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