12 May 1911
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
1
Washington May 11 President Taft spoke to representatives of the Grange about reciprocity and its risks to farmers. His remarks implied political pressure on farmers to align with his stance, amid rising fears of retaliation if they oppose tariff reform.
The article surveys mixed reactions to President Taft's reciprocity stance. It notes Democrats seek a strong candidate, regular Republicans split on Taft's fate, and insurgents largely want his defeat. It considers whether closer ties to consumers could boost Taft despite opposing producers.
Jordana Jowles is identified as a prominent city tax collector figure in Hagerstown. The brief notice notes her role and ties to the local government figure in the Maryland city, with emphasis on municipal taxation duties.
Rebels announce a provisional government in Juarez with cabinet posts for Vasquez Gomez as foreign relations minister Carranza as war minister Garza as interior minister Suarez and others. Peace talks progress as Obregon and Braniff push for a truce while US border controls allow aid to Juarez residents.
New York directors of the public library announce a gift of 375000 from Andrew Carnegie to establish and maintain a library school. The sum will be paid in five annual installments of 75000 each.
Washington reports a senate deadlock over electing a president pro tempore as progressives block Gallinger. First ballot shows Gallinger 32, Bacon 35, Clapp 4, Bristow 4, Tillman 1, with 18 not voting. Root pressure triggers heated debate and three more ballots with no decision. Progressives likely back Clapp, four favor Gallinger, while Bacon remains in play. Preliminary canvass shows 41 for Bacon, 41 for Gallinger, 2 for Clapp.
New York May 12 Charles Christie faced Judge Rossaigy on unlawful entry charges. The case hinged on fingerprints seen through a glass door panel. Christie admitted guilt after alibi witnesses testified. He was remanded for sentencing as jurors weighed the fingerprint evidence amid conflicting testimonies. Eight killed in Germany as thunderstorm and gas blast near Hamburg caused a fatal accident.
In the Boston mine at Larksville Delaware and Hudson, five workers died from suffocation after a fire started by a naked light in the shaft. Rescues saved several others. the blaze and smoke trapped the men in the inner gangways as they attempted to reach the shaft foot. A strike at the colliery preceded the disaster, limiting attendance.
Undervaluation of cutlery imports is under Treasury Department scrutiny for weeks. Authorities expect to recover duties alleged to have been defrauded. Secretary MacVeagh met with Collector Loeb to discuss the undervaluations. Greensburg Kentucky druggist Mowell praises Chamblain’s Cough Remedy for home use.
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