Liability bill passes Senate and goes to president
The Senate approved the employers liability bill without division, rejecting an amended La Follette proposal. Debate touched on constitutionality and interstate commerce, with concerns about extending federal authority beyond railroads into ships and other commerce. The measure, closely watched for Supreme Court challenges, was sent to the President after passage.
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Johnson A Johnston Aims To Win For President
Telegraph report from Indianapolis April 9 states Governor John A Johnston of Minnesota and his wife, touring through the state, were greeted by Democrats in support of his candidacy. In Logansport he said he intended to try and win Denver, noting Minnesota’s convention instructed him and that friends nationwide urged him to race.
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Robert Hunter Injured In Unemployed Demonstration Fallout
Stamford, April in Noroton Conn Robert Hunter a participant in New York s unemployed demonstration was thrown from a horse near his home and suffered a broken collarbone His wife said the injury is not serious.
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Sage Gift Funds Princeton Freshman Dormitory Plan
Mrs Russell Sage announced a 250000 gift to Princeton University for a dormitory for freshmen and a possible further gift to exceed 256906 for another building. She reserves the right to approve the rector and plans as trustees adopt thanks and note additional 130000 in other gifts.
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Taft Sees Women’s Vote Soon and Canal Progress
Secretary Taft told Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce that women are increasingly active in civic affairs and that woman suffrage will come eventually. He noted the Panama Canal would be finished in six years and attended a game and a Phoenix Club dinner, where he spoke on the Philippines with similar views to prior talks.
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Admirals Illness Deepens as Family Awaits Arrival
Paso Robles Hot Springs California April 9 Rear Admiral Evans shows improved general condition yet new complications slow permanent recovery. Doctors decline to specify the complications. He remains cheerful awaiting his wife and daughter with Lt Evans, while his emaciated frame contrasts with his past vigor on the Connecticut.
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Cohan Harris win Grand Opera House lease in Manhattan
Cohan and Harris signed a lease to control the Grand Opera House at 28th Street and Eighth Avenue, surpassing John H. Springer who also held a lease. The proposed rent reportedly ranges from 59,000 to 55,000 dollars yearly with Springer having previously adjusted improvements and an option at 400 dollars yearly after five years. Springer plans to keep his current lease two more years and may build a new theatre.
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Missing Kittens Inheritances Claim After Probate
Telegraph report from Philadelphia April notes Elizabeth Heritage left funds for two pet kittens. Executor searched courts and ads but only found the mother. numerous kittens appeared to claim the inheritance yet none proved kinship, and Judge Lamorelle ruled the heirs dead.
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Auto Carnival Hill Climb Draws 30000 at Fort George
Thirty thousand spectators crowded Fort George hill for eleven auto hill climb events. Cars, including names like Barney Oldfield and Walter White, surged 1900 feet up a steep incline in daylight, with the White steamer posting the fastest time of 3 minutes 21 seconds in the free for all.
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NY Delegates Chosen Not All Instructed
New York City delegates in twelve districts were instructed for Governor Hughes. Five districts remained uninstructed including Brooklyn's 2nd 4th and 7th and Manhattan Queens' 9th and Manhattan's 14th. Westchester 19th district delegates pledged for Taft. Hughes was chosen in 28th Watertown and 29th Syracuse districts while 24th Oneonta was endorsed but uninstructed. Albany district produced two uninstructed delegates, one William Barnes Jr declaring he would not vote Hughes.
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Kings Vote Divided at Brooklyn Congress District Conventions
At Brooklyn district conventions many delegates were instructed for Hughes in some districts while others gave no instruction. Taft supporters hoped to influence the state meeting as divisions appeared in Manhattan Queens and Queens County areas. Delegates elected include William Hecht Theron Burden and alternates Ladislav Frank Ira Carrie with motions and resolutions favoring Hughes.
Monroe artist Earle and his soul mate face mob in reception
Ferdinand Pinney Earle and Julia Kuttner arrived in Monroe amid hostility. Crowds hissed as photographers chased them, but Earle refused to speak. The Turner Fife and Drum Corps led a parade to Earle Hall, where a cash gift and cautious hospitality softened tensions despite high publicity and local indignation.
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Governor Hughes presses anti gambling drive and calls extra session
Governor Hughes urged enactment to end racetrack gambling and to pass reforms including direct nominations, river rapid transit, and Public Service Commission revisions. He announced an extraordinary session May 11 and a May 12 special election for Senator Franchot's Niagara Orleans seat amid a party feud. He pressed for investigations into Wall Street speculation and urged stronger penalties to remove discriminations favoring racetrack gambling. He also called for commissions without pay to study banking, elections, and highway laws.
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