Aldrich Grants Delay Time of Vote in Coup t
Senator Aldrich delays a vote on his financial bill after Senator La Fellette requests more time to deliver a two day speech. The discussion centers on the Nelson amendment to guarantee bank deposits, proposed government bond sales, and rail bond provisions shaping the emergency currency plan.
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Washington
Aldrich
la Fellette
Rhode Island
Allison
Hale
Knox
Liiely
Nelson
House
Senate
Smith
Michigan
Beveridge
Bailey
Secretary of the Treasury
Treaty May Not Be Ratified By Senate View
The Hague privateering ban treaty is unlikely to be ratified though submitted to the Senate. Senators say Congress retains power to grant letters of marque and reprisals, and a treaty cannot diminish constitutional authority. The Secretary of State shares this view and will not push the agreement.
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Tribune Bureau
Ogreen
United States
Senate
Congress
Secretary
Porter Nomination for Eastern Oklahoma Marshal Dropped
Enor A Porter cousin of Mrs Roosevelt was not reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The panel chose to urge the President withdraw the nomination after reviewing immorality and misconduct charges. Porter previously served as territorial marshal and was named for Oklahoma amid other personal presidential selections.
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Enor A. Porter
Roosevelt
United States
Oklahoma
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Teques
Porter
State of
Jack” Abernethy
Wolf Catcher
Distrc
National finances show February deficit and revenue declines
The February 1908 monthly statement reports receipts of 48,224,000 and expenditures of 56,750,000, yielding a deficit of 8,495,118. Customs receipts fell by over 5,000,000 from February 1907, internal revenue declined, civil and miscellaneous spending rose, and War Navy pensions and public works costs increased. Since July 1907 receipts dropped by over 22,459,000 while expenditures grew by more than 45,360,000.
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Washington
War Department
Navy
IC C Denies All Extensions of Time to Comply with Nine Hour Law
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled unanimously to deny any further extensions to meet the nine hour law. Officials said the reasons will be detailed in a forthcoming report and released to the public in a few days.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Costly project looms over Congress war pension plans
The Tribute Bureau reports that enacting a Civil War veterans retired list would cost the government 882,00.00 annually and widows at 12 dollars a month would add 15 million to pensions. The deficit may reach 150,080,000 next year, with potential bond funding and broader revenue needs beyond the Dingley tariff.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
Towne
Prosecutions of Railroads Initiated Nationwide
Attorney General Bona Partes directs twenty six railroad prosecutions across the country to recover penalties for ninety one alleged violations of the safety appliance law. The cases are based on facts reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission by its safety appliances inspectors.
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Washington
Bonaparte
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
House votes for investigation of peonage in Southern camps
The House adopted a Rules Committee resolution to task the Immigration Commission with examining labor conditions in turpentine camps and plantations across the South and the alleged peonage. Debate included sharp criticism of the Justice Department and the Italian government, with party splits on related deportation proposals.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House Today
Rules Committee
Williams
Mississippi
Immigration Commission of Labor
South
Department of Justice
Russell
Park
Florida
Humphreys
Hardwick
Georgia
Ark
Representative Bennet
New York
United States
Hennet
Perkins
Goldfogte
Sulzer
Driscoll
Would Tax Sales of Stocks Introduced in Congress
Washington March 2 A bill to tax sale and transfer of stock was introduced by Rep Hepburn Iowa The tax is fixed at 59 cents on one hundred shares The bill avoids taxing stock certificates pledged as collateral unless actually sold It provides that further tax is impounded on delivery of the stock certificate or on the issue of a new certificate when the original is accompanied by a stamped memorandum of sale.
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Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
Judge Wilfley Exonerated From Shanghai Charges
Washington reports President Roosevelt has exonerated Judge Lebbeut R. Wilfley of the United States Court at Shanghai after a review by Secretary Root. The President’s letter says Congressman Waldo of New York sponsored the charges and credits Wilfley for fearless effort against vice and crime, noting the attack targets decency and public service.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lebbeut R. Willfley
United States Court At
Shanghai
Secretary Root
Root
Waldo
New York
Wiltley
Hermitage Care Bill Advances In Senate
Washington March action flows from The Hermitage Jackson in Tennessee as the Hermitage Association gains 15 appropriated funds. The bill provides for improvement work on the old home of Andrew and directs payments to the Ladies.
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Washington
Hermitage
Jackson
Tennessee
Senate
Hermitage Association
Andrew
Anglo Japanese Trademark Terms Face Negotiations
Trade talks between Japan and Britain aim at an agreement on trademarks in the Far East. Merchants report continued complaints that British firms use Japanese marks without proper protection.
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Japan
Gvitfirms
March
Great Britain
Far East
House Fast-Tracks Private Pension Bills in Special Order
Washington March 2 the House of Representatives moved a private pension measure by special order with four hundred bills approved at a rapid pace.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Sims Critic of Navy Sees Safety Risk in Hoist Change
Commander Sims condemned the move to two stage hoists aboard ships built here saying it endangers rapid firing and could worsen accidents. He faulted remarks by Rear Admirals Capps and Converse and accused the gunnery in Santiago of disgraceful performance while noting the Navy has overcome much inefficiency in recent years. The inquiry adjourned with promises to resume the investigation tomorrow.
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Hale
Sims
Capps
Perkins
Tillman
Santiago
Mardi Gras King Rex Arrives As New Orleans Welcomes Spring
King Rex of the Mardi Gras Carnival arrives amid warm spring weather in New Orleans on March 2, 1908. Thousands greet the procession from the riverfront to a night parade by the Krewe of Proteus showcasing The Light of Asia followed by the annual Proteus ball at the French Opera House. The Italian cruiser Etruria from Gulfport also arrives for the carnival.
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Mississippi River
Darkne
Asia
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Gulfport
Democrats Weigh Prohibition Plank to Attract Dry Vote
Tribune reports capricious Capitol talk that Democrats may insert a prohibition plank in the national platform to win dry voters. Georgia Senator Bacon leads the push claiming a states rights liquor policy while some Southern Dems push for action. Republicans doubt the plan but fear pending legislation may curtail the plank before adjournment.
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Washington
Capitol
Bacon
Georgia
Kentucky
Beckham
Bryan
South
Association of Democracy and Prohibition
Congress
Brother Bacon
Marse Henry Watterson
Democratic Split in Ohio District Convened in Kent
The 19th Ohio Congress convention in Kent named A. Robinson of Summit for Congress and F E rm France and A C Holloway of Summit as delegates to the national convention. W J Bryan was considered for President and Jona C Welty for Governor. A rump convention in another hall nominated Charles Fillus of Warren for Congress with Ji Flaherty of Niles and F F Reinden of Churden as Denver delegates.
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Summit
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Charles Fillus
Warren
J i. Fl
Senate Passes Bill to Reorganize Consular Service
The Senate passed a bill to reorganize the United States consular service. It will close twenty-eight consulates and create seventeen new ones, with no consul dropped. the measure takes effect January 10.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Ledge
New Minister Nomination Sent for Guatemala Post
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of William Heimke of Leavenworth Kansas to be Minister to Guatemala He previously served as secretary of the embassy at Mexico City and is slated for a diplomatic posting in Central America.
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Washington
Senate
Wiliam Heimke
Leavenworth
K.u
Guatemala
Mexico City
British Naval Policy Defends Two Power Standard
London reports that Radical MPs urged broad disarmament but the Cabinet backed responsibility to limit naval spending. Asquith, acting for the Premier, argued Britain maintains unassailable sea power and defensive naval policy while seeking to prevent a fresh shipbuilding spurt.
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London
House of Commons
Herbert H. Asquith
Great Britain
Germany
Self-destructive crisis reports rise in Prussia
Berlin reports 7,298 suicides in Prussia over the last year 1,584 men and 1,714 women ending their lives. The causes range from physical suffering to nervous disorders insanity and unknown reasons with various gendered patterns.
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Berlin
Prussia
United Shoe Machinery Company Plans Center Move Rumor
London reports that the United Shoe Machinery Company may shift its operations from Boston to Britain with a new plant, prompting questions in the House of Commons. The company’s secretary in Boston dismisses the rumor, stating no move is planned and Boston remains the base of its activities.
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Donald M. Smeaton
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the Tribune
L. H. Baker
England
Honduran President sworn in to uphold constitution
In Tegucigalpa on March 2 General Davila the Vice-President and Supreme Court magistrates appeared before the National Assembly and swore to uphold the constitution marking a return to normal conditions across the republic.
Chinese Claims At Vancouver Reported For Damages
Chinese residents of Vancouver filed claims totaling 159000 for damages from the September riots. The claims were sent to the Chinese government and the legation in Washington has been ordered to investigate before approaching the Canadian authorities.
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Vancouver
Washington
Plague Spreads Through Guayaquil City
The bpbenic plague continues to spread in Guayaquil with twenty seven cases and twelve deaths reported. A special advisory board of prestigious physicians has been organized to combat the outbreak as many families flee the city.
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Guayaquil
Bank Statement Sparks Fears of Rate Rise
Berlin reports a poor bank return yesterday with newspapers predicting no early cut in the bank rate, signaling continued anxiety over financial policy.
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Berlin
Monihs
Berlin plans Anglo German theatre under Mme Illing
Berlin March 2 capital has been subscribed to create an Anglo German theatre in Berlin. Mme Meta Illing formerly led the Lessing Theatre will manage and stage English and American plays with mixed casts. The plan aims to show German audiences American drama and open the new theatre in October with Illing recruiting talent in New York and London.
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Lessing Theatre
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Mme. Hilng
French Advance in Morocco Reported by Paris
Advices from General Amade, commander of French forces in Morocco, say after a recent engagement with the Madakra tribesmen French troops continued their march crossing the Madakra region and penetrating beyond with no resistance encountered.
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of Amade
Morocco
Madakra
Army and Navy News Highlights Coast Artillery Safety and Ship Movements
Washington March 2 reports War Department guidance on handling guns and ammunition after a Fort Terry black powder explosion. Militia participation prompts emphasis on adherence to rules, with a long list of coastal defense and staff reassignments. Navy movements note arrivals and departures of vessels including the Nebraska and Justin between Bremerton Mare Island and San Francisco.
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Tribune Bureau
War Department
Grant
Fort Terry
New York
Rochester Child Labor Study Recommends Stricter Rules
A Decem ber report by a committee appointed by Mayor James G. Cutler in Rochester finds the child labor law generally well enforced but notes gaps from ignorance. It urges more attendance officers, ban on under sixteen working, and transfer of enforcement to the state Department of Labor.
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Uber
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Rochester Health Office
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Pearl Harbor Naval Base Drive Gains House Backing
A Naval Affairs Committee report endorses a 2 million dollar bill to establish a Pearl Harbor naval base. The plan, supported by President Roosevelt and the Navy Department, aims to deter rival powers and protect the Pacific coast by strengthening Hawaii as a defense buffer and a major fleet hub.
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Naval Base
Pearl Harbor
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Pacific
Pearl Hardor
Naval Affairs Committee
Bates
Pennsylvania
Roocevell
Navy Department
Emigration Shifts to India as Japan Limits Outbound Labor
Tokyo reports a shift in emigration plans with India becoming a new source of labor as ships from Hong Kong head to Vancouver. Officials indicate Japan will allow entry to some classes into American ports after US negotiations, while authorities defend limits to prevent an undesirable class of coolies damaging national prestige.
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Captain von Goeben Dies by Own Action
Berlin dispatch reports Captain von Goeben, who killed Major von Schoenbeck on Christmas night and faced a court martial, committed suicide by opening an artery in his chest.
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