Champ Clark Named Speaker by Acclamation
Champ Clark of Missouri was nominated unanimously as Speaker of the House by the Democratic caucus, assuring his election when Congress meets. The vote highlighted factional tensions, with Theron Akin of New York briefly barred, and debate over control of the Ways and Means Committee and tariff policy looming into the next session.
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Fustrates Plan to Logate Fortune and Utah Portrait Protest
Washington special reports vigorous protests over Brigham Young portrait on the Utah Navy mess service. Hobson may raise the issue in the House. Salt Lake City efforts alleged to conceal Young’s image on the coffee tray. Taft affiliated Twenty Century Club speakers oppose Mormon inscriptions. They recount Young’s defiance and the Mountain Meadows aftermath. Lynchburg report: John Mays, white, escaped Amherst jail after a Saturday night, chased Sunday, still at large. he faced six months for larceny as the jail’s only prisoner.
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Panama Exposition site battle narrows to New Orleans
In Washington the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Exposition voted nine to six for government recognition of New Orleans over San Francisco as the 1915 Panama Exposition site. The majority favors New Orleans with a $1,000,000 government exhibit appropriation. a minority backs San Francisco. The full House will decide.
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West Virginia Debt Case Heard In Court
The West Virginia debt dispute, involving questions of international law, proceeds to hearings as the court allocates time to arguments. The case centers on how much of the $23, the old state bears, and how much remains unpaid, with a decision expected after further consideration.
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Richmond bears heavy burden in state tax totals
Richmond leads Virginia cities in taxable valuation as the article reports that whites own most personal property, real estate, and farm lands. The Auditor’s totals show Richmond with a real estate and personal property burden far above other cities, with county figures and racial ownership broken down across whites and Blacks.
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Chamberlain May Be Removed From Office In City
New York special report notes two moves to oust City Chamberlain Charles H. Hyde. Hyde faces prepared charges for his long absence amid the legislative graft inquiry. Additional charges to be filed with the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and with the Bar Association target his removal from office and his legal practice.
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Carnegie Adds 10 000 900 Endowment to Institution
New York report cites Andrew Carnegie pledging an additional endowment of 10 000 900 to the Carnegie Institution of Washington. The gift brings his total to 25 000 000. Also noted is a formal declaration clearing a British captain of blame in a rocky incident connected to the rock.
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Norton to Quit Secretary Ship at White House Change
Announcement says Charles D. Norton will retire after six months as secretary to the President. James A. Tawney or Martin Egan are named as possible successors amid White House reshuffle rumors. Norton may return to business in Chicago as Taft seeks a seasoned political hand for the next two years.
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Governor Roosevelt Denies Dix Tamany Selection Claim
The Roanoke Times notes Governor Roosevelt denies the accusation that Dix was selected as a Tamany tool. The piece signals scrutiny of alleged manipulation and shows ongoing discussion over Dix's role and Mr Roosevelt's stance.
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Caused Death in Morphine Overdose Drama Unfolds
In Newark a court heard that Mrs. Caroline B. Martin unintentionally administered morphine to Ocey Snead in an attempt to ease her suffering. Kalish said she hid the overdose, then feared murder charges, wrote a death note, and spent the night with the body before notifying authorities. Judgment postponed to Monday.
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Steamers Schedules From Baltimore and Points South
Steamers leave Baltimore daily except Sunday at 6 30 P M with connections to Rail Lines for all points South From Old Point Comfort at 6 00 A M and Norfolk at 7 00 A M Through Tickets may be secured baggage checked and state rooms reserved from the City Offices 119 E Baltimore street Arthur W Robson Agent 127 E Baltimore K J Chism General Passenger Agent General Offices Light and Lee streets Baltimore Md
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