Lumber Free in Sight as Congress Presses Tariff Change
Washington dispatch reports forty middle west Republican congressmen informally insist on removing the $2 duty on rough lumber before any tariff bill is voted. They warn lawmakers that voting for a lumber tax would end their careers, while experts predict lumber trade gains if duty is removed. The Ways and Means Committee prepares a detailed, historically informed draft, arguing that the tariff revision should be rapid and representative, with hearings and testimony organized for swift action.
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Demand on the President in Secret Service Dispute
Washington December 17 Associated Press says Chairman Perkins of the house special committee presented no report at session start. The Perkins resolution, adopted without dissent, urges the president to supply evidence behind his claim that lawmakers were troubled by secret service investigations of members.
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Torpedo boat runs ashore off Isle of Wight
Torpedo boat No. 059 struck Bebridge ledge off Cowes today and grounded on rocks. Fourteen crew members escaped a sinking hold as two feet of water flooded the ship before a lifeboat arrived. The vessel is a complete wreck.
Wireless interference by rival youth investigators near San Francisco
Government annoyed as two rival youth investigator groups run nighttime wireless experiments. Fictitious messages disrupt regular operators and hamper Mare Island and Farallon stations. Federal investigation promised as government passages face interference from bay area clubs.
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Battleships for Brazil Authorized by Chamber of Deputies
Buenos Ayres dispatch reports the chamber of deputies approved a 750000 bill to arm Brazil with two large battleships and authorize laying down a third vessel as needed.
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Buenos Ayres
Gomez declares Venezuela in defense amid alleged Dutch actions
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports President Gomez declaring a state of war after Venezuela cites blockades and the capture of a Venezuelan vessel by the Llvexade. The ministerial telegram from Caracas states the government has assumed extraordinary powers for defense following alleged incursions and the seizure of the coast guardship Alexis. A Curacao demonstration against Holland is noted, with Maracaibo German-owned stores closed.
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District Attorney Stops Racing Arrests For Trial
In New Orleans three arrests at City Park under the Locke anti racing law will not have a preliminary hearing. The district attorney will seek indictments and trials for the men, including promoter W A Lyles, bookmakers M Sheffield and Placido Fregerio. Bonds were set at 500 dollars each. The DA will pursue action against Col Samuel F Haestin, president of the New Orleans Jockey Club, and turfman Edward Corrigan.
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City Park
W. AV. Lyles
Russellville
M. Sheffield
Placido Fregerio
Samuel F. Haestin
Corrigan
Kentucky
Springfield pastor dies after hunting accident in ambulance
Rev. James L. Sullens, pastor of a Methodist church and father of ten, died in an ambulance north of Springfield after being accidentally shot while hunting. The incident occurred when merchant FP. Jared was four feet away and Jared's gun discharged as he turned to shoot at a rabbit.
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Burton in the Race for U.S. Senate Seat
Congressman Theodore Burton of Cleveland arrived in Columbus to open his campaign for the United States senatorship to succeed Senator Foraker. He said Yam in the race for the senatorship to stay. State Chairman Henry A. Williams announced a telegram from Charles P. Taft approving his arrival to boost the effort.
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Theodore Burton
Cleveland
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Iowa wins first awards at National Horticultural show
OWA STANDS FIRST. Iowa received first awards on state exhibits at the National Horticultural association. Idaho took second, Washington third, Utah fourth, and Maryland fifth. County displays also placed with Canyon Idaho first, Chelan Washington second, Iowa Iowa third, Polk Iowa fourth.
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Thaw's Aunt Dies in Philadelphia Insane Asylum
Martel AL Thaw aged eighty five an aunt of Harry K Thaw the man who killed Stanford White died today in the Insane asylum at Frankford Philadelphia The death was mentioned in Thaw's second trial where insanity was used as a defense against him
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Grand Army of the Republic picks Salt Lake City venue
Salt Lake City Utah December 17 tentative selection of the Grand Army of the Republic’s next meeting place faces committee opposition after reviewing city accommodations and facilities.
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Park Hotel Sold to Milwaukee Firm in Madison
Madison Wis Dec 17 The Park hotel here has been sold to Slatach Broz of Milwaukee owner of the Republican house in that city. The price is reported around 190000 dollars. No other details available.
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Marry Brothers Transportation Reorganized in Chicago
Chicago officials report the Marry Brothers Transportation company restructured after a judge's conference. All property except the steamer Pere Marquette No. 6 goes to B. W. Seymour of Northern Michigan Transportation, who will run the Chicago to Milwaukee line. Pere Marquette goes to Gus Kitzinger and F. C. Rignolds of Manitowoc and Waukes, officials of the Pere Marquette line.
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Turkey’s Parliament Opens Under New Sultanic Constitution
After a 32 year interval Turkey launched a second constitutional era with Constantinople’s new parliament opened by the sultan. Representatives from diverse creeds and races gathered in St Sofia square, presenting a vivid, multicolored scene of the empire’s political history.
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Blizzard Sweeps Wisconsin Wrecks Lines North of Milwaukee
A heavy blizzard last night caused extensive damage to telephone and telegraph lines north of Milwaukee, with poles broken at bases and many wires down near Shaboysan and Fond du Lac area towns. In New Richmond snow accompanied the storm, delaying trains and halting service as crews work to restore service.
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Taft Leaves New York For Washington And Augusta
President elect Taft departs New York after four days in the city to begin a southern recreation trip through Washington Augusta and Danville. His sons Robert and Charles Taft and Wendell Mischler follow by train with Mrs Taft joining later likely in Danville and Augusta for Christmas celebrations and a return by mid February.
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National Civic Service Reform league holds twenty eighth annual convention
The National Civic Service Reform league held its twenty eighth annual convention in Pittsburg on December 17. Prominent participants included Joseph Choate former ambassador to England and league president Charles J. Bonaparte attorney general Richard Henry Dana Elliott H. W. Goodwin Senator Everett Colby and Ramuel W. McCall among others.
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New York
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New Jersey
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Massachusetts
Keep Duty on Macaroni Tariff Hearing Report
The House Ways and Means Committee held a tariff hearing with varied topics. Arm Gettsinger of Rochester opposed reducing macaroni duty, while Charien P. Searle of Benton argued for keeping tariffs on high priced machinery stock related items and industrial imports.
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Snowbound Oshkosh Struggles Through Ten Inches of Snow
A northeast snowstorm dumped about ten inches on Oshkosh causing widespread disruption to railroads streetcars telegraph and telephone lines and postal service. Crews worked all night to clear tracks and keep buses and trains moving while utilities logged outages and city workers shoveled sidewalks and crossings.
Girl Slayer Lynched in Adair County Mob Fury
Lexington Ky Dec 17 Miss Mamie Voartack was murdered in Adair county. The accused killer was dragged from a jail at Monticello Wayne county four miles to Morrey Creek and hanged to a tree. A passerby found the body this morning after hearing nothing of the mob's actions.
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Two Cents Not Enough in Missouri Rate Case
Kansas City reports C J McPherson resumed testimony in the Missouri Pacific rate case. He said about three more witnesses will testify and that most prior testimony covered expert matters. He noted railroads cannot operate under two cent passenger rates without loss, and interstate freight costs drive higher rates.
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Daughter-Marrys amid Murder Case Ties
In December, Wy Maglehurst daughter of Dr A B Pits wed the district attorney who prosecuted her father’s rival in a sensational murder case. The ceremony was private, held after the tragedy and the penitentiary sentence of Dr Hirdsong. The groom, once engaged to the bride, faced legal fallout from the same scandal.
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Fourth annual conference of weights and measures inspectors
The fourth annual conference of the national organization of superintendents of weights and measures opened at the Bureau of Standards in Washington with governors naming delegates. The aim is to standardize and improve commercial weights and measures nationwide, seeking federal uniformity or state enactments aligned with federal law.
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Kato Starts for London to Assume Duties
The Japanese ambassador to Great Britain, Kato, departed today for Tokyo by way of the Suez canal to resume duties at Tokyo. Government officials and diplomats including Sir Claudius MacDonald and several foreign attachés bid him farewell.
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Portuguese Cabinet Resigns as King Considers New Government
Paris dispatch reports that the Portuguese cabinet has resigned and King Manuel is in consultation with party leaders to form a new government. The move follows political turmoil and signals a potential reshaping of Portugal’s leadership.
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Widow Testimony Sheds Light On Hains Murder Trial
In Flushing, December 17, trial of Thornton J. Hains for murder accessory moves forward as defense questions key witnesses. New thrust questions whether witnesses rehearsed testimony. model of shooting scene rejected. Mrs. Ellen Annis testifies she witnessed the shooting and says her husband William E. Annis was killed after multiple gunshots near the Tuy side Yacht Club.
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Artists Endorse National Fine Arts Bureau Plan
A favorable report on establishing a national bureau of fine arts was presented during the American Institute of Architects annual convention in Washington. Tuesday committee session results were heard, and a banquet featured remarks by Senator Newfornda of Nevada, Nichols Murrey Putter of Columbia University, and illustrator Howard Pyle.
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Three Chinese Immigrants Removed From Freight Car
In Chicago Illinois on December 1 three Chinese immigrants said to have entered the United States from Canada were found in a freight car in the Grand Trunk railway yards. They were removed from the car and are reported in custody for questioning by authorities.
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Snow and Cold Weather Forecast Near Wisconsin Border
Fragmented report notes colder, windy conditions with a Friday forecast for cold, wet weather. Mentions temperatures around 1p and a forecast interval, with sparse readable details about regional reports.
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