Gag Rule in House Debate Is a Farce
Washington Aug 3 Representative Cooper of Wisconsin blasted Democratic caucus rule in a five minute speech on the House floor He read the oath of office and denounced the secrecy of the caucus urging abolit ion of the rule to restore free representation Madison of Kansas joined the attack saying the old Cannon regime caucus is not the same as the current system He cited that a Ways and Means member would offer no amendments to a pending cotton bill due to caucus decisions
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Gates at Brink of Death
Paris August 8 At 7 25 p m the physicians of John W Gates gave out the statement that the financier was still living but that his condition was most critical He had taken an other chill and all the physicians were at the bedside Oxygen was being administered Rumors that Jobin W Gates had died today were denied at his hotel this evening Charles Gates the financier s son admitted however that his father had had a bad turn during the afternoon
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Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Jobin W. Gates
Charles Gates
Washington Fears Wool Tariff Bill Over Veto?
Washington Aug 3 Regular Republican leaders in the Senate moved to summon absent Republicans to the capital before next week. The wool tariff revision bill, despite Taft's anticipated veto, could pass the House 220 to 100 and Senate 43 to 32, though over a veto would require sixty votes. Absent senators might tip the balance, triggering caution among leaders. The outcome hinges on attendance and party alignment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
House
Nelson
McCumber
Memperg
Forest fires threaten fruit crop in California watersheds
Forest fires raged for a week in the Anacles national forest and surrounding watersheds affecting San Bernardino Riverside and Orange counties. District Forester Duhers in San Francisco was ordered to summon additional help to subdue the blaze.
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Washington, D.C
Anacles National Forest
California
San Bernardino
Riverside
Orange Counties
Duhers
San Francisco
Forest Service
Pauline Wayne at big show delays domestic dairy display
President Taft plans to exhibit Pauline Wayne at the International Dairymen's Exposition in October at Winona Mephenson. The White Label brand is set to appear, with anticipation of Herbert Hathaway involvement.
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Associated Press
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Dairymen'’s Exposition
Wii- Waukes
Benttor Isaac
Mephenson
Wincontia
Lebel
Congress Today Touches Reapportionment and Tariff Debate
Today in Congress the Senate discussed a zonal reapportionment plan and a conference on an amendment to curb gerrymandering while Senate tries not to defy the president. House debates Cottom tariff revision as Ways and Means rejects Senate free list amendments urging a conference.
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New Mexico
Burton
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Missouri
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Wisconsin Progressive group to frame La Follette bid resolutions
Madison Aug 3 Special to The Northwestern the Wisconsin branch of the Progressive Republican league meets in the governor's office to frame resolutions favoring Senator Robert M La Follette for president Officers present include A W Sanborn Thomas J Mahon Otto Brossard and A M Standall The group plans a declaration of principles closely following the national league and anticipates presenting the resolutions at a Milwaukee meeting later this fall An assistant secretary may be named today William Kittle declined the secretary post Headquarters will be established in Michigan.
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Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Progressive Republican League
A. W. Sanborn
Thomas J. Mahon
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Milwaukee
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State Board of Normal School Regents
Michigan
Anglo-American arbitration treaties signed in Washington and Paris
The Anglo-American and French arbitration treaties were signed today with Taft Knox and the British ambassador James Bryce signing for the United States and Great Britain. The French treaty was signed in Paris earlier, with ratification by the Senate pending. Both treaties await formal exchange and publication.
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Great Britain
Paris
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Bryan replies to Underwood criticism in Congress
William Jennings Bryan today replied to criticism of Representative Underwood made in the house yesterday. He said the statements Underwood criticized were based on a Washington dispatch in an Omaha paper. He would read the report and deny it if incorrect, and if correct he has nothing to withdraw. He hinted more criticisms would follow.
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Inquiry Into Liquor Vote For Prohibition Election
An Associated Press report from Austin Texas outlines a senate ordered inquiry into all voting irregularities in the state wide Prohibition election held on July 22. The probe aims to determine whether improper conduct affected results.
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Topping tells committee he did not favor sale to United States Steel
John A. Topping former Tennessee Coal and Iron chairman testified before the Stanley committee that he did not favor the plan to sell Tennessee to the United States Steel corporation. He said his interest was as a helper to Mr Schley and that he believed the deal would be profitable for the Tennessee property, while noting rail freight rates and market focus in the south. He described funds left by Gates to protect stock and discussed open hearth rails and competition with U S Steel.
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Hayti Strife Grips Port au Prince Amid Ruler Vacuum
Civil authority in Port au Prince collapses as rival revolutionary forces under Gen. Cincinnatus Le Conte and Gen. Antenor Mimin contest power. German and British marines land to back provisional authorities. clashes reported, casualties feared, and a committee of public safety seeks order.
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Plan for Insurance Fund Protecting Paper and Lumber Men
Special to The Northwestern Madison Wisconsin August 2 Former Insurance Commissioner A Pricket of Wausau submits to Insurance Commissioner Ekert a plan for a mutual insurance fund. It would insure hazards arising when the wage loss act takes effect. An initial fund is to be created by assessments with possible further charges to meet accident-related payments. Membership would include most large paper and timber dealers in northern and central Wisconsin.
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Champion Fails to Qualify for Wisconsin Title
Kenosha Wisconsin August 8 1910 Hamilton Vose of Milwaukee Country Club and H B Hadfield of Blue Mound failed to qualify in opening rounds for the Wisconsin golf title. Kenosha led with five qualifiers while Milwaukee and Blue Mound totaled four. Ned Allis of Milwaukee won the low score with 76 others including Cavanaugh, Allen, Kehler. J J Honch won the special Blue Mound cup.
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Wisconsin
Hadfield
Blue Mound Club
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Blue Mound
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Cavanaugh
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Fred R. Pattit
Gordon Yule
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Metealf
The Deposed President of Hayti Flees Capital
President Antoine Simon who assumed office in December 1908 fled Port au Prince on Wednesday and sought refuge aboard the Haitian cruiser Flaytian on December 17. The revolution has triumphed as Simon departs the capital.
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Leishman Named for Berlin Post Amid Diplomatic Reorganization
In Washington plans, John G A Leishman of Berlin is proposed as American ambassador to Berlin as part of a diplomatic reorganization replacing Ambassador Hill. Dr David Jaynes Etiel resigned earlier. promotion for Jackson, an American diplomat to Cuba, is also discussed for another post.
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Berlin
John G. A. Leishman
Washington
David Jaynes Etil
Jackson
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John den Jackson
Guba
Hill
Jackaan
Berry pickers drown in Michigan river tragedy
A Mansfield Michigan berry-picking party aboard John Holmes' launch capsized on the Michigamme river near the Fence river mouth. Seven aboard. five drowned including Edith Forsman, Charles Forsman, William Panninen, Emile Panninen and Mrs Victor Mattson. One woman and Holmes survived. Rescue efforts hampered by deep, swift currents.
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Victor Mattson
John Holmes
Mansfield
Victor
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Cuban Rebellion Is Suppressed, Reports Say
Travana Aug 3 General Acevedo and a small insurgent force, who attempted a Monday night uprising from Itegia, remain at Sherty while the government hunts for leaders. Officials say Jar uprising near the capital has been confined to horse theft rings. Official reports claim quiet continues island wide.
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Fond du Lac Mutual to Quit Insurance Business
Fond du Lac and Ripon Mutual of Fond du Lac Wisconsin plans to transfer policies to other mutuals in the city, retiring from the insurance field. A board meeting found it impracticable to continue operations.
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Ripon Mutual
Body of Edwin aka Alshey Cremated in London
The body of Edwin aka Alshey the noted American painter was cremated today in London. Ashes were buried at Kingsbury Old church near Willesden with American Ambassador Reid and several Americans in attendance.
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London
Edwin Aka Alshey
Kingsbury Old Church
Willesden
Reid
Pope Pius Recovering As Cardinal Visits
Rome reports Pope Pius XIII is still improving today as Cardinal Moristi and other church officials visit. The brief bulletin notes the Holy Father’s condition remains cautious but stable with medical staff continuing careful observation.
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Mrs Edgarton Dies Prominent Washington Street Resident
Mrs Edgarton a longtime resident of 22 Washington Street died at about 3 PM at home after a prolonged illness. She was 59 or older, widow of Benjamin J Edgarton tax assessor. Survived by two daughters Cordelia and Alma both school teachers. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Holgerton
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Lorimer bribery cross examination reveals witness’s earnings
Washington cross examination of Charles A. White, a former member of the trials legislature, probed pay and bribery allegations in Lorimer’s senate bid. Witness described a labor lobbyist salary arc from 83 a week to 66 a month and denied receiving 2140 for attending a miniature event. He recalled church attendance and seating, leading to a pause about his prewar life before 1909 exposure.
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Elbridge, Hancey
Chicago
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Wanccy
Underwood cotton tariff revision passed in House
The Underwood cotton tariff revision bill passes the House by wide margin reducing duties on cotton goods from 48 to 27.08 percent. Chairman Underwood says it will raise about 39.16 million dollars in the first year, about 33 million less than 1910 import revenue. Senate action this session unlikely.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ts. C
House
Democracy
Switzerland Talks Peace Bureau Meets at University Hall
The permanent bureau of peace held its first business session at university hall in Berne today. Speeches from last night’s peace banquet drew favorable comment as Prof. John Clark of Columbia University delivered the bureau’s thanks for the peace foundation founded by Andrew Carnegie.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Bureau of Peace
University Hall
John Clark
Columbia University
Bureau’ For the Peace Foundation
Andrew Carnegie
Vardaman Wins DemocraticNomination for Senate
The Associated Press reports in Jackson that former Gov. James K. Vardaman has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. The Mississippi political scene shows Vardaman projected to secure the party’s support in the August primary, signaling a strong bid for the seat.
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Senate Passes Bill Raising House Membership
Washington August 3 The Senate passed the reapportionment bill setting House membership at 434 with provisions to guard against gerrymandering and to standardize nomination methods for representatives. Statehood remains the final act with a conference awaited before presidential approval.
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Associated Press
Washington
D.C
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Roof
New York
Firebugs Ride Bicycles In Chicago Fire Spree
Police search for firebugs riding bicycles believed to have started three fires near North Mansfield and Lincoln avenues. A woman fleeing her burning home spotted one fire, a suspect was shot at by a officer, and firemen chased others. Seven families displaced, one man slightly burned. Robbery suspected as motive for the arson spree.
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Associated /Presa
Chicago
Pollice
Mansfield
Lincoln Avenues
Potatoes Sell at Anoka Market Amidst Record Trade
Anoka Minnesota reports a high volume potato sale on a single day with 102 baskets shipped and $11,845 paid out to a single buyer. Prices and weights noted include a two hundred wagon load and buyers paying cash for loads, with records of 200 bushels per acme.
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Anoka
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