Old penal laws keep place in code as House debates
Washington Jan 13 the House debated keeping penal laws from the Reconstruction era in the code. Southern Democrats argued repeal, while Republicans led by Moon and Hepburn voted to retain them. The dispute focused on juror selection and federal influence in state elections amid broader revision progress.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House of Representatives
Representative Moon
Pennsylvania
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
Simple Healthful Breakfast Plan Advocated
A healthful breakfast sequence is proposed with fruit Grape-Nuts and cream soft eggs Postum coffee and toast. A man may resist starting but two days prove its benefits and improve wellbeing. The passage argues there is a scientific basis and real experience behind this routine.
Henry Farman's Aeroplane Triumph at Deutsch-Archdeacon Prize
Henry Farman secured victory in the Deutsch-Archdeacon prize event with his aeroplane, marking a significant achievement in early aviation. The report highlights Farman's pioneering flight and the competition's status in the era.
Farman Wins Deutsch Archdeacon Airship Prize in Paris
Henry Farman, French aeronaut, wins the Deutsch Archdeacon prize of 10000 dollars for a 1300 metre circular flight at Issy near Paris in a heavier than air aeroplane. The flight, 1 minute 28 seconds, occurs before Aero Club officials and about five hundred spectators.
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Eiffel Tower
France
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Mr. Farman
Legislature Debates Bribery Penalties Amid Amended Proposals
The debate among lawmakers from Illinois New York Missouri Mississippi and Tennessee centered on penalties for bribery of government officials and Congress members. Amendments by Cockran Williams Gaines and others failed as did proposals restricting bribery influence from lobbyists and limiting certain government roles. The House adjourned at 5 02 pm.
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Illinois
Cochran
New York
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Ohio
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Russell
Missouri
Cockran
Williams
Mississippi
Gaines
Tennessee
Macon
Arkansas
Brodhead
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Pike Lack in Sense Provokes White House Pike Breach
Senator Proctor of Vermont urged the President to seek an international agreement with Canada to curb Canadian nets decimating Champlain pike. He blamed foolish pike migration and described breeding grounds at Vermont river mouths. President pledged to discuss with Secretary Root, noting other border fishing disputes.
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Washington
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Vermont
White House
Lake Champlain
New York
Canadian
Champlain
Root
Canada
Supreme Court Denies Sailors Union Appeal in Hammond Lumber Case
The Supreme Court denied the petition of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the Pacific Coast Marine Firemen's Union seeking certiorari. The unions faced injunctions from California courts for interfering with Hammond Lumber Company vessels after wage demands and a related strike.
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Supreme Court of the United States Today
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United Shippings and Transportation Company
San Francisco
California
Not to Abandon Land Fraud Cases
Secretary Garfield and the President confirm prosecutions of land fraud cases will continue. The Colorado court ruling pauses indictments only in that state and does not set a general rule for future actions. Attorney General Bonaparte says Colorado cases may be dropped only if defenses show the statute of limitations applies.
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Garfield
Ballinger
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Colorado
Roosevelt
Buchtel
Bonaparte
Cuba Free Next Year Promise From Taft on Cuba
Washington reports Secretary Taft committed the United States to withdraw from Cuba at the start of spring 1909. The pledge follows Governor Magoon’s yearlong stewardship, praised for clear handling of economic plans, labor issues, and elections. The notice notes census delays push local and national elections into 1909 and outlines proposed new laws and reforms under American control.
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Taft
Cuba
Magoon
Congress
Liberal Party
Provisional Administration
Brazil Cuts Import Duties on American Goods
President Penna of Brazil orders the 1906 decree into operation cutting duties by 20 percent on wheat flour condensed milk rubber varnishes type writers refrigerators pianos scales and wind mills. The rebates follow a prior Brazil US tariff dispute and honor US coffee favors and the visit of a U S battleship fleet. Penna signed the decree two days earlier under the 1903 law authorizing differential tariffs for nations offering Brazilian import reductions.
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Rio de Janeiro
Penna
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Root
United States
Kansas Anti Liquor Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court today upheld Kansas anti liquor law, affirming state court rulings in several cases including Fritz Curten of Shawnee County who was convicted. The appeal argued the statute violates the federal Constitution by granting probate judges discretion in issuing permits.
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Supreme Court of the
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Kansas
Supreme Court
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Shawnee County
Dwarien
Federal Supreme Court
Imports From Germany Fail to Meet Expectations in Tariff Report
Washington reports that six months ending December 31 show German imports at 71.5 million dollars, down from 72.5 million in 1906. Senators seeking proof of export classifications and possible overreach of authority in the tariff pact with Germany remain hopeful for further disclosures.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Germany
State Department
Committee On Judiciary
Forgan Opposes Aldrich Currency Plan Impact
Chicago bankers led by James B. Forgan say the Aldrich measure would boost municipal and railroad bond values while risking a panic from costly currency. He warns banks could not freely expand circulation at seven percent and that the currency would work only with clearing house banks, likely limited to New York City. Other Chicago bankers back his stance.
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Chicago
James B. Forgan
Chicago Clearing House Association
Albert J. Hopkins
United Action of Clearing House
New York City
Forgan
Nominations by the President for Gene see and Navy Rank
The President sent to the Senate nominations for George F. Roth as collector of customs for the district of Geneva New York and Harrison G O Colby currently a navy captain to be rear admiral on the retired list.
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Washington
Senate
George F. Roth
District of Genesee
N. Y
Harrison G. O. Colby
Navy
AKMan & Co Motoring and Travel Goods Ad
AKMan & Co offers garments and leather goods for men and women including coats rain coats caps gloves jackets rugs robes traveling suits shawls veils bags cases luncheon hampers thermos bottles automobile clocks cushions and more at 34th 35th Street and 5th Avenue New York.
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35Th Street
5Th Avenue
New York
State Department Delays on Japan Emigration Talks
Washington notes the U S government avoids public discussion of Japan's plan to restrict coolie immigration. Officials cite political sensitivities in Japan and possible impact on Saionji ministry plus need to consult Commerce and Labor and inspect immigration procedures before finalizing a note to Ambassador O Brien. Baron Takahira's pending arrival may influence completing negotiations.
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Saionji
State Department
Root
O'Brien
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Straus
Sargent
Immigration Inspection Service
O’brien
Baron Takahira
Viscount Aoki
Japanese Officer Defends Japan in Manchuria War Wound Letter
A Patrie letter from a wounded Japanese officer convalescing in Nice denounces claims of Japanese inferiority. He asserts Japan is superior to Italians and Spaniards and questions American immigration policy, warning that persistent American pretensions would mean war.
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Nice
Italy
Germany
Canada Japan Emigration Talks Report Expected Soon
Ottawa reports Rodolphe Lemieux may take two to three days to present his Japan mission findings to the Cabinet. An understanding with Tokyo authorities aims to respect Canadian restricted emigration wishes with no written agreement and no violation of the treaty. Japan reportedly allows Canada to deny entry to any Japanese not ticketed direct.
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Ont
Rodolphe Lemieux
Japan
Canada
Ruling on Marking of Liquor Clarifies Branding Rules
Washington January 13 The Attorney General says internal revenue gaugers must not ignore the pure food law when branding distilled spirits Distillates withdrawn from the distillery cistern must be marked high wines alcohol or spirits depending on congeneric substances remaining If partially transformed or altered into a potable spirit they must be marked as rum whiskey brandy gin or other appropriate name and no other mark may be used The ruling directs modification of revenue regulations to align with the law and Attorney General construction.
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National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Bonaparte
Agricultural Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Internal Revenue Service
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Roosevelt urges Ecuador exposition representation
President Roosevelt asks Congress to authorize U.S. representation at the Quito exposition to mark Ecuador Independence centennial on August 10, 1999. The message emphasizes a suitable action by the government to attend the event.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Quito
Ecuador
Supreme Court Rules Land Entry Invalid for Employee
Washington January 13 The Supreme Court holds that a General Land Office employee cannot acquire public lands under existing law. William F Prosser, a land office special agent, took up land in Yakima County in 1886 and after extensive improvements, his entry was contested because of his official status.
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Washington
General Land Office
Supreme Court of the United States
William F. Prosser
Land Office
Yakima County
Wash
Japan Seeks Postal Pact Amid Manchuria Tensions
Peking January 13 Japan warned China that continued Chinese customs at Port Darney linked to the continent of Japan hinges on establishing land customs in Siberian Manchuria. Tokyo cites Russia’s telegraph precedent and seeks reciprocity in postal services while denying Russia’s supremacy there.
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Japan
China
Port Dainy
Siberian
Russian Manchuria
Manchuria
Russia
Foreign Board
Robert Hart
Tokio
Japanese visit shows U S gunmaking on view
Captain Koneo of the Japanese army arrived in Springfield Massachusetts bearing War Department orders directing Colonel Blunt at the armory to grant the visitor full access to small arms production. The Japanese officer toured the shops and studied the manufacture with aid from Blunt and his staff. He described the Springfield rifle as a mighty good gun to keep two or three miles away from.
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Springfield
Mass
Koneo
Imperial Japanese Army
War Department
Blunt
United States
Injunction Bars German Version of The Merry Widow at Orpheum
Henry W. Savage secured a United States Circuit Court injunction against Mochs Hochstein and Philip Blau of the Orpheum Concert Garden restraining them from presenting a German version titled Die Lustige Witwe. The move followed news of a popular show prompting a price change to 25 cents a seat, with ads halted and a quick vaudeville bill substituted.
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Henry W. Savage
Savage
Second Avenue
Pastor Accused of Libel Resigns from Bronx Church
The Bedford Park Presbyterian Church in the Bronx accepted the resignation of Rev. J. Edward Triplett a day after he faced a criminal libel charge for making false statements about a church member. The resignation takes effect next fall and implies loss of support from many parishioners.
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Bronx
J. Edward Triplett
Miller
Watertown Private Bank Closed In Theresa
Private bank of George E. Yost at Theresa shut Saturday. Yost says he is reviewing accounts and the bank will reopen in two or three days. Depositors told to expect full payment. closure due to failure to realize money or investments. Yost has run an office at 71 Broadway, New York, with W P McIntyre.
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Watertown
N. Y
George E. Yost
Theresa
Depew Urges Nicaragua Claims Settlement
Senator Depew proposed a resolution asking the President to press Nicaragua to arrange by convention a final settlement of unadjusted claims between Nicaragua and the United States.
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Washington
Depew
Nicaragua
United States
Concession on railroad passes introduced in Senate
Senator Cullom introduced a bill to amend the Interstate railroad law to allow common carriers to extend free passenger carriage to their own officials and employees and to exchange passes with other roads.
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Senator Cullom
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