Roosevelt Seen on Nebraska Ballot Petition Amid Primary Turmoil
A Nebraska petition seeks Theodore Roosevelt’s name on the Republican primary ballot as a presidential candidate. Omaha attorney John O. Yelser led the effort with 25 signatories, arguing Roosevelt’s presence could influence the statewide race. La Follette forces dismissed the move, noting it could aid Taft, while Governor Aldrich weighed in predicting Roosevelt would carry Nebraska if he ran.
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Ned
Dac
Theodore Feasurelt
Walt
Attornay John O.f
Nebraska
Roosevelt
United States
Apel
Tenetoha O. Yelser
Omaha
Doc
John O. Yelser
Moosevelt
Royne
Volver
la Follette
Neb
Carrick
la Vollette Site League
Joun
Yesser
Col. Roosevelt
Roosdevelt
Taft
Rousvelt
New Hraska
Aldrich
Sioux City Wins Rate Case Against Rail Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in favor of Sioux City Iowa, granting same rates to Northwestern points as Twin Cities routes. Sioux City Commercial Club charged Chicago and Northwestern and others with unreasonable class freight rates to the northwest, but the commission ordered a rate reduction to substantially equal distant stations in the same territory.
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Neetywestern
Twin Cities
Washington, D
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minnecanoils
Adulterated Paper Scandal Spurs New Standards
Washington reports that a congressional joint committee on printing found paper adulteration in the Government Printing Office. Substituting clay for wood or rag fibres may cause vital records to crumble and fade within a century, prompting a complete overhaul of development paper standards.
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Washington, D. C
Congressional
Government Printing Office
Tod Fay
Taft Says New York Delegation Backing Not Assured
President Taft returns to Washington after two days in New York amid mixed signals on Roosevelt candidacy. Sanne Koenig asserts NY county support for Taft. Col Roosevelt not a candidate. Dr Lyman Abbott denial of ambassador rumor. Barnes stresses principles and unity for GOP convention.
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New York
Washington
Sanne Koanig
Republican
New York County
Koenig
Col. Roosevelt
Aibbott
Witl Wmn
Barnes
Washinton
Washington, D. C
Taft
Hilles
Major Butt
Trial date set for Dr Harry D Kelly murder case
Dr Harry D Kelly is to be tried in district court on January 17, 1912, for the murder of Clarence Wootman the Downer Blufts county sheriff. After an eight year sentence in Anamosa for shouting, Judge Brids shaw fixed date for a second trial to be heard by a judge. Kelly will remain in Polk County jail until the second trial concludes.
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Prial Toy Murdo
Sherif Wootman
Des Moines
Harry D. Kelly
Clarence Wootman
Downer Blufts
Sherif
Kelly
Anamosa
Jadinund Sterzing
Bridsshaw
Tadeo
Polle County
Winfield
Mattie Bowmen
Chiropracttle College of
Davenport
Bowman
Tle
Nyo
Rapid Recovery of Richeson Expected
Boston reports the Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, accused in the Avis Linnell murder, is recovering after a self inflicted injury in jail. He slept after a hospital operation with doctors doubtful on blood poisoning, and legal counsel doubt he will be able to appear in court on the January 25 trial date.
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Boston
Mass
Mac
Clarence V. T. Richesoy
Avis Linnell
Sultard
Richeson
Dub
Rickeson
William A. Morse
Morse
Tie
Dynamite Probe Ties Stress to Newark Grand Jury Member
A Grand Jury member in Indianapolis died amid nervous strain from alleged threats by thugs hired by the National Erectors Association and unions during a dynamite investigation. Prosecutor Baker faced contempt questions as Judge Markey fined him. Detective Foster, linked to the case, was called to testify, while a grand jury member reportedly faked illness under pressure from the probe. In Los Angeles, the federal grand jury probe into a national dynamite conspiracy continued with witnesses excused or early-examined, including Mrs. Anton Johannsen and A. Bills of San Francisco.
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Indianapolia
Ind
National Erectors’ Association
Inbors
Frans 2
Baker
Joseph
Nurkey
Haker
Robert J. Foster
Rectors’ Association
Markey
Bint
Foster
Conre
Jol J. MoNtmarn
Waa
Lake
Woster
Cam
Los Angeles
Gal
Joe
Cohven
Anton Johannsen
Bills
Commissioner Rules Dividends From Insurance Firms Taxable
Washington insiders report that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue ruled dividends paid by mutual and participating insurance companies to policy holders are taxable as income under the corporation tax law. Companies claimed refunds of overcharges but the ruling says such dividends are taxable whether in cash or applied to renewals, endowments, or paid-up additions. About 400000 dollars in potential revenue is involved.
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Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Cabel
Mutual
Hagenty
Two Adverse Rulings From Court Hit Packers Case
Chicago, Dec 21. In the Sherman act trial of ten Chicago packers, Judge Carpenter overruled the defense motion to strike counts two and three. The opening statement for the defense argued the indictment limited to 1907 1910, while the court sustained the government on key points. Attorneys Bucking ham and colleagues prepared to present the opening before witnesses. The case centers on alleged unlawful restraint of trade by the packers during the 1907 1916 period.
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Chicago
Chiicago Packers
United States
Carpertes
Schwarnchild & Sulzberger Company
New York
Rutberg
Mont Companye
Carpenters
Carpenter
National Packing Company
Schwarveuild & Sulzberger Company
New York Butchers
Schwarzwhit & Sulzberger
George ©. Buckinghan
Supreme Court of the United States
Sunny Jim Sherman Plans Retirement Rumor
Washington reports Vice President Sherman may decline the New York governorship candidacy and retire from politics if the party does not seek him as a vice presidential nominee. A White House visit drew no comment, while speculation grows on President Taft and a potential running mate.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Sherman
New York
Tharely
Taft
Judge probes election sellers in Virginia county vote case
Knoxville Virginia republicans face dismissal issues as Judge Skeen issues a proclamation inviting those who sold votes in a regent election to confess before court and accept a minimum fine. Indictments loom for violators and lifelong disfranchisement may follow under Virginia law.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Skeen
Lee County
Virginia
Eliot Seeks Nomination for Prohibition Ticket Governor
Rev. O. Dulett editor of the Iowa Prohibitionist at Marshaldtewo Minister-Editor candidacy announced today for governor of the prohibition ticket before the June primary in Maryhalltown Ta.
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Marshadltewo
Maryhalltown
Rev. O. Dulett
Iowa Prohibitioniat
Prohibition Lcket
Taft signs abrogation of 1832 treaty with Russia
Washington December 11 President Taft signed the joint resolution ratifying abrogation of the 1832 treaty with Russia. The treaty will remain in effect until January 1 1973 while negotiations seek a new pact. Exchange of telegrams with the Russian emperor followed the signing.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Russia
Senate
Sulzer
New York
Sherman
Clark
White House
Nicholas
Congress Debates Wool Tariff and Pension Bill
In Washington the tariff debate centers on wool and Underwood proposals with Democrats urging printing of a report showing tariff reductions while Republicans resist. Senator Brown backs the Sherwood pension bill, predicting Senate passage, as Kerger introduces a ban on liquor transport into certain territories. Both houses adjourn for the holidays until January 3.
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Washington, D. C
Tari
House
Mn Underwood
Ways and I Means
Payne
New York
Visenta
Underwood
Tariff Board
Brown
Sherwood
Nebraska
Senate
National Treasury
Mr. Brown
Yeenyon
Kerger
Iowa
Housen
Congress
Howse
Scvate
Persian Constitionalists and Russian Troops Clash
Taherahd Persia reports serious fighting between Persian constitutionalists and Russian troops with few details from Tabriz. London dispatch notes Russia may advance on Teheran if Persia rejects terms, with about 4000 troops ready to move after today.
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Taherad
Persia
Tabriz
London
St. Petersburg
Distan
Masbix
Teheran
Man's Murder Tied to Wealth Rumor in Kansas City
Edward J. Jackson, 64, an employee of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, was found dead under a Kansas City pumping plant stairway. Police suspect murder connected to rumors of his hidden money as a shovel lay nearby and his shoes were untied.
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Kansas City
Edward J. Jackson
Atchison, Topeks and Santa Fe
Kan
Jackson
Currency Reform Theme Of Message From Taft
President Taft urges currency reform with a proposed national reserve association and government supervision to prevent bank consolidation. He supports Panama canal toll policies, calls for stronger navy, river and harbor upgrades, and reforms to avoid political influence in offices. He backs penalties for spoliation judgments and worker compensation legislation.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Arass
Congress
Monetary Commission
National Reserve Associaion
Arges Aurel
Panama Canal
United States
Yalé c
Mississippi
Ohio
Lae
Missouri
Special Board of Engineers
Lakes
Gulf
Elerks
Farts In Youth Wed Bowl Pardes Wad Wed and Lost Partners
A courthouse romance from Seattle began in Dallas on New Year’s, ending with Harriet Pollard Barnum of Union and R Wills of Seattle receiving an award. The couple met years earlier, wed, and endured partners’ losses in the interim. Mrs Wills is Teane Pollard’s daughter, a Nebraska pioneer, with her brother Ernest Pollard once serving three terms in Congress from the Lincoln district.
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Seattle
Wash
Dnloa
Harriet Pollard Barnum
Union
R. Wills
Wills
Teane, Pollard
Nebraska
Ernest Pollard
Congress
Lincoln
Weather unsettled with rain or snow in north areas
Inwa reports unsettled weather tonight and Friday with rain or snow in the north portion and colder conditions. Illinois notes unsettled weather in the northern portion tonight and Friday with rain or light snow, generally fair in the south, slightly cooler Friday and in southern regions tonight. Sunrise listed as 7515 with 4:22 sunset.
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