Free List Bill Sparks Reciprocity Debate in Congress
Washington May 2 speeches on the farmers free list bill touched on Canadian annexation and reciprocity. Senator Stone of Missouri argued for freer trade with Canada, while others warned about bagging industry impacts and questioned labor and price effects across the border.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
Canada
United States
Gillette
Massachusetts
Dyer
India
Burleson
Texas
Cox
Indiana
Longsworth
Ohio
Washington
Senate
Mr. Stone
Free List Bill Sparks Cross-Party Debate Over Footwear Trade
A Democrat criticizes a Canadian reciprocity push while backing a free list measure. He warns American machinery is sent abroad and warns against flooding the U S with foreign shoes. Rucker of Colorado argues reciprocity harms farmers and defends independence from caucus action.
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America
United States
Mr. Rucker
Colorado
Grand jury to probe wholesale bribery charges
A grand jury will investigate alleged wholesale bribery charges. The action targets officials and involved parties amid a broad inquiry into corruption. Further details remain unreleased as proceedings commence.
Diaz Aims to End War as Credentials Raised
President Diaz shows anxious resolve to terminate the conflict in Mexico amid mounting calls for peace. Diplomats report ongoing talks and proposals to halt hostilities and stabilize border region tensions.
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Diaz
Mexico
Whitewashing barred in Ohio bribery probe
Franklin county grand jury in Columbus investigates wholesale bribery charges involving forty Ohio legislature members. Governor Harmon recommends an independent probe to avoid immunity screens. Detectives predict a score or more assemblymen may be implicated as witnesses are summoned.
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State Department
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County Grand Jury
Harmon
House
Whitte
Extension asked for in armistice talks amid Mexican peace efforts
Report from El Paso dated May 2 says mediators refuse to reply until General Diaz and proffered credentials are verified. A go-between cites Diaz administration delays and a misunderstanding over where negotiations should take place as the insurrection leader Carabajal seeks to extend the armistice zone.
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Madero
el Paso
Carabajal
Diaz
Texas Railroad Commission to Join Shreveport Rate Case
Assistant Attorney-General Pleasant announced the Shreveport rate suit will be amended to include the Texas Railroad Commission. The move aims to place before the Interstate Commerce Commission the question of its jurisdiction over intrastate rates when they unduly affect interstate rates.
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Pleasant
Shreveport
Texas Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Attorney-General
Federal Commission
Congress
Colonel Pleasant
United States
Guion
Walter
Barrow
Railroad Commission
John A. Smith
New Orleans Board of Trade and Cotton Exchange
Monroe
Rusten
Arkansas
Lake Charles
Texas
Extension sought for armistice zone amid insurgent advances
Reports from the Madero camp confirm insurgent activity in Coahuila near Monterey with rail lines in Gomez Palacio and neighboring towns in rebel hands. Citizens urge extending the armistice zone. provisional governors to be named by insurgents favor capable, popular leaders aligned with insurgent principles.
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Madero
Coahuila
Monterey
Francisco I. Madero
Gomez Palacio Colonias
Jerdo
San Pedro
Barrios
Pablo DeSanchez
Sabinas Hidalgo
Nuevo Leon
Senor
Francisco Carbajal
Rebels Push for Native Governors and Early Provisional Rule
Rebels demand that gubernatorial candidates be natives or long time residents of the state with free elections after term expirations. They seek a provisional president likely Senor De La Barra, while the federals may have pledged some concessions and ongoing talks with the Madero faction.
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Diaz
Senor de la Bara
Obergeron
Baniff
Madero
Senate Finance Committee to Hear Canadian Reciprocity Bill
The Senate Finance Committee voted to devote time through Saturday May 1 for hearings on the Canadian reciprocity bill. After hearings, the measure is expected to be reported to the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Taft’s Cabinet Shake Brings Garfield-Pinchot to Power
May 2 report from Washington outlines President Taft’s acceptance of Ballinger’s resignation and the appointment of William H. Cobb as assistant attorney general for the Interior Department. The move consolidates Garfield-Pinchot influence, with Abbott Fisher and Kent aligned in reform efforts.
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Washington
Taft
Richard Achilles Ballinger
William H. Cobb
California
Interior Department
Cobb
Heney
San Francisco
Kent
Fisher
Chicago
Ming
Perkins
Lawler
Mysterious Letter Ties Double Tragedy in Georgia Home
A husband and wife are found dead in a Georgia home amid a mysterious letter. Police investigate potential motives and connections to the note as authorities review clues and interview neighbors.
Mystery letter drives Kinney killings in Athens
A mysterious letter intercepted by police is blamed for a double tragedy in Athens where Richard W. Kinney shot his wife as she read a letter and then killed himself in front of their twelve year old daughter. The letter's contents were not released.
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Athens
Richard W. Kinney
Kinney
Rebels Move Westward After Six Town Raids In Canton
Hong Kong reports from Canton indicate foreigners are unharmed and the government maintains control. West River telegraph lines are down as rebels under Wu Sum raid six towns and press toward the west.
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Hong Kong
Canton
West River
Wu Sum
Rebels threaten Mexican border towns prompting U.S. evacuation
Officials of the Southern Pacific lines report rebels in the Mexican interior warning Americans to move families to the United States. They say a peace agreement is hoped for by next Thursday, else attacks on border towns may occur, prompting many American families to leave Mexico.
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Nogales
Ariz
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mexico
United States
Insurrectos Fire on Chihuahua City as Rebels Reach From South
A band of Insurrectos entered Chihuahua from the south on Monday and opened fire throughout the town from Laredo Texas to demonstrate readiness if peace talks fail. Troops drove off the attackers and no injuries were reported.
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Insurrectos
Chihuahua
Mex
Laredo
Tex
Arrests in Mexican town conspiracy to capture Guadalajara
Eighteen arrests were made in Guadalajara including several prominent businessmen in connection with a conspiracy to capture the town for the Insurrectos. A large quantity of dynamite and bombs was captured.
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Guadalajara
Mex
Motorman Saves Aged Lady In Street Car Accident
Mrs Thompson, struck by a street car at Second and Washington, is resting fairly well with a broken shoulder. Motorman J G Prichard acted quickly, jumping to reach her and pulling her clear before the car struck again, preventing a worse fate.
New freight and ticket office opens at Dayline station
A new station freight and ticket agency opened yesterday on the V. S. & P. line at Dayline Louisiana. J. M. Blount was appointed station agent.
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Dayline
J. M. Blount
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