Democratic House Ways and Means Begins Tariff Debates
The new Ways and Means Committee met in Washington to outline a program including selection of all standing committees and tariff revision. Split factions press for immediate committee naming and faster Canadian reciprocity, while conservatives favor gradual schedule revisions next session. Tariff strategy hinges on committee talks with Underwood presiding and reports that Woolen and Cotton schedules may be tied to reciprocity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
New Ways Sum
Means Committee
New Democratic House At Representatives
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Mary
Underwood
Alabama
Ion
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Senate
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Jaat House
Peters
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Taft al. Winana
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Indiana
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Cullap
Officer Called Bluff in Wisconsin Desertion Case
Fond du Lac Wisconsin March Fred Piper accused of deserting his wife and two children in September was arrested Sunday at Stevens Point by Undersheriff Seeve. Piper claimed the warrant could not be served on a Sunday holiday but was taken to court and held on $300 bail pending trial Thursday.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Fred Piper
Stevens Point
Seeve
Piper
Stevens Point West
Sno
Roosevelt reception vacancy fills by Wolters
Houston news reports Col. Jacob Wolters accepted the vacant position on the Roosevelt reception committee after Judge Norman G. Kittrell declined to serve over Roosevelt’s attitude toward Jefferson Davis. The meeting with the former president is set for next Sunday.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Roosevelt
Jefferson Davis
Norman G. Kittrell
Col
Jacob. Wolters
Strike order disregarded by Chicago tradesmen
Chicago HL March 6 reports most building tradesmen reported for work despite a qualified strike order issued Saturday pending a meeting scheduled for this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dietz Murder Trial Delayed As Judge Sets May Date
Hayward Wisconsin March 6. State plans a continuance request for the Dietz murder trial citing Mrs Dietz health as the reason. John Dietz arrived with Clarence and Leslie to the town crowd awaiting his words and he declares he will fight alone without a legal adviser. Judge Reid extended the case to May 2 for continued proceedings.
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Associated Press
Hayward
Wis
Dietz
Sam J. Wiliams
Chicago
John Dietz
Clarence
Lesie
Disertét
Reid
Woodward Gets Reward
Governor McGovern announces multiple appointments in Madison. T. J. Cunningham is reappointed as civil service commissioner from Chippewa Falls. J. Q. Emery remains dairy food commissioner of Albion. William F. Whyte is reappointed to the state board of health from Watertown. Elmer Grimmer fills a vacancy on the state board of control, term ending 1911. Dr. T. H. Lindley from Chippewa Falls term ending 1912. Dr. A. J. Frisby of Milwaukee replaces A. J. Cowle, term ending 1913. Alph B. Smith of Merrill replaces A. D. Conover, term ending 1915. Rev. Daniel Woodward of Omro added to the board.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
T. J. Cunningham
Chippewa Falls
J. Q. Emery
Albion
State Board of Health
William F. Whyte
Watertown
State Board of Control
Elmer Grimmer
T. H. Lindley
A. J. Frisby
Milwaukee
A. J. Cowle
Whitehall
Alph B. Smith
Merrill
A. D. Conover
Daniel Woodward
Omro
Review of Estate Fight Involving Ferry Heirs
The Supreme Court agreed to review a long running estate dispute estimated in the millions from the late Rev. William M. Ferry of Michigan. Ferry served as a missionary to Indians at Mackinaw and founded Grand Haven, died 1867. His children include Lieut. Col. William M. Ferry, U S Senator Thomas W. Ferry, and Edward P. Ferry of Utah.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States Today
William MM. Ferry
Ichigan
William M. Ferry
United States
Thomas W. Ferry
Edward P. Ferry
Utah
The Baron Faces Concealed Weapons Charge in Plaza Hotel Case
A baron, detained after leaving bail of 1000 dollars on a concealed weapons charge, was held for examination at the Hotel Plaza. He appeared in the court of special sessions at ten and is linked to a grand larceny case involving platinum crucibles.
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New York
March
Plaza
Richard Tson
von Arkovy
Himavlf
Tiaze
Jefferson Market
Julie S. Jarsud
Grand Run
Keeny
Cuba
Corrigan
Europe
New Cabinet Meets as Monts Declares Policy
Paris March 6 Premier Monts reads ministerial declaration in the chamber of deputies. Conservatives shock Socialists and radicals by backing church and school protections. Government vows to enforce religious order laws without violence and to rely on a strong army for pacification. Railway workers displaced by a strike may be reinstated if not guilty of grave insubordination or property destruction. Foreign policy emphasizes ententes and alliances paired with a strong army.
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Associated Press
Paris
Monts
Chamber of Deputies
An Anachronistic Paradox in Purity in Politics Debate
In Austin on March 6 Representatives Terrall and Shannon introduced a resolution inviting United States Senators Bailey and Lorimer to Texas to address the legislature on Purity in Politics. Bailey supporters protested a second reading, which the speaker said would not be permitted.
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Assveimieu Press
Austin
Texas
House Today
Terrall
Shannon
United States
Bailey and
Lorimer
Bailey
Cook Fires Telegram At Taft Over Peary Bill
Arctic explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook released a telegram addressed to President Taft asserting the Peary bill’s signing would be improper. He accuses Peary of gross immorality, exploitation of the public, and other irregularities.
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Chicago
Til
Frederick A. Cook
Taft
North Pole
Champ Clark Goes On 16-Week Vacation From Washington
Speaker-elect Champ Clark leaves Washington for a 16 week outing after meeting with colleagues. Former Speaker Cannon will stay briefly in the capital before returning to his Danville home.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Washington
Cannon
Danville
Ith
Ponders Over Presidency Offers to Missouri Pacific
The Associated Press reports Elliott has accepted the Missouri Pacific presidency, with Elliott saying he would decide after returning home to St Paul. He spoke of building the southwest and seeking full control of affairs except for road extension, pending director approval.
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Associaten Press
St. Louis, Mo
Dpoat Dispatch
Elliott
The
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Wiliett
Contempt Conviction In Mascagni Case In Milan
The civil tribunal in Milan on March 6 ruled in the Mascagni versus Sonzoagna versus Liebler & Co. dispute over the Ysabel publication. The decision largely favors the plaintiffs, finding Liebler & Co. in contempt of court and at fault in a contract with Mascagni.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Mascagni
Sonzoagna
Liebler & Co
New York
Liebler & c
No Big Cases Settled in Supreme Court
Day Associated Press report from Washington March 6 notes no opinions announced in the major corporation cases. Court likely postponed decisions for another week or more as rulings are seldom issued on days other than Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Rebels Become a Nuisance Along Colorado River
The Insurrectors in Mexico are disrupting the American dike project on the Colorado River. State Department reports from contractors indicate growing interference and requests for adequate protection of the work.
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Washington, DD
Mexico
Colorado River
State Department
Interior Attorney General Resigns for May 1
Washington D C March Oncar Lawler assistant attorney general for the Interior department has reportedly submitted his resignation to President Taft to take effect May 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Oncar Lawler
Interior Departament
Taft
Wisconsin fatality on tracks near Sheboygan
A Wisconsin special from Sheboygan reports Charles Backhaus, a wealthy Waelda farmer, was killed when a freight train ran over him as he lay on the tracks near his home. He is said to have been intoxicated and to have gone to sleep on the rail. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Milwauke
Wis
March
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Charles Backhaus
Waelda
Sone
Deck and Deck Rell Into Third Place in Doubles
Afternoon bowling at the state tourney sees Deck and Beck move into third in the doubles with 1155. Heck challenged Matt Klaes 262 single game record as teams race to fit schedules. Mayville squads lead ante alley play in five-man events with Deck-Beck and Racine entries prominent. Evening draws Racine Rijnelander Milwaukee Oshkosh in singles while doubles continue.
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Resolta
San Pare Ten
Beck
Roelne Pdr
Heck
Matt Klaes
Tine
Mayville
FODAY
Deck-Beck
Racine
Waltz
Tratch-Mackey
R. Brown-Erdman
Milwaukee
Thomas-Stapmeyer
Warine
S. Johson-G. Miller
Finaich
Mackey
Lang
Pam i Giles
Jaeck
Racinetho
Eee Tenby
Riinelander
Oshigash
Rijnelander
Oshkosh
Parties Reach Conclusion On Interstaat Rates
A conference between the interstate commerce commission and Eastern trunk line officials in Washington failed to reach a definite agreement on canceling proposed rate advances and classification changes. The exact outcome will not be disclosed until later.
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Washington
Interstate Commerece Commission
Rhodes scholars win at Oxford varsity sports meet
American Rhodes scholars dominate the Oxford varsity program with R. T. Lange of Oklahoma winning the 10 yard dash in ten seconds and W. O A. Alepler of Town achieving the farthest throw at thirty nine feet nine inches.
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Oxford
Eng
Rhodes
United States
Sports Today
Oklahoma
W. O A. Alepler
Town
Wright
Elgin Butter Market Relations Person Dismissed
Washington March 6 Arthur M Travers chief clerk to the third assistant postmaster general was dismissed today by Postmaster General Hitchcock who charged him with manipulating postage stamps for personal gain. The affair involved a bench of twenty six cents and output of 41600 pounds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Arthur M. Travers
Hitchcock
Travers
Post- Flain
Rutter
Busy week planned in Madison hearings on bills
A busy Madison week awaits as legislators hear from visitors and fight over pending measures. Key items include charitable and penal institutions bills with a revolving fund for the binders twine plant at Waupun, and about $400,000 in appropriations. Other hearings cover fishing and game laws, work hours for women and children, locker and shower facilities, sheep fences along railways, accidental shooting felony questions, and university extension funding.
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Dunne Calls for Recount in Chicago Mayoral Primary
Chicago March 6 County Judge Owens ordered a recount of last Tuesday's primary ballots at the request of E F Dunne who was defeated for the Democratic mayoralty nomination by Carter and Hagrizon on the returns.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Owens
E. F. Dunne
Carter
Hagrizon
Telegraph Firm Grateful In Cincinnati Gambling Probe
Cincinnati march 6 the grand jury inquiry into gambling in Cincinnati county leads prosecutor Henry I Hunt to receive a message from Newcastle Carlton vice president of the Union Telegraph company. He says the Western Union company will investigate any participant acting contrary to instructions and stop if necessary. The grand jury resumes with Michael Mullen city council member and political teacher as a witness.
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Cincinnati O
Grand Jury
Cincinnati
Henry I. Hunt
Newcastb Carlton
Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Michael Mullen
Mullen
Dix Declares Urgency in NY Senator Battle
Governor Dix issues a formal statement denouncing Sheehan's stance and urging immediate resolution of the New York United States senator dispute. He notes a constitutional duty for the legislature to act and names party leaders including Charles Murphy and William Sheehan as recipients of his message. The forty first ballot failed to show a quorum.
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Associated Press
Dix
William Sheehan
United States
New York-atate
United States Senate
Covernor Dix
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Mr. Sheehan
Bigelow Family Reunited After Long Separation
Associated Press reports in Milwaukee that Krank G Bigelow reached his brother William P Bigelow at 130 Prospect Avenue where his wife awaited him. Dr Vienry Bigelow and his sons Lester and Thomas formed a protective circle to keep outsiders away as a private reunion began.
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Milwaukee
Win
Krank G. Bigelow
Vienry Bigelow
la Crosse
Lester
Thomas
Red Cross Adds $4 Million for China Famine Relief
Washington reports the American Red Cross increased aid to China amid famine. In response to Shanghai dispatches, $4.0 million was enabled to United States Consul General Wilder in Shanghai for distribution to starving people.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marvel O
Shanghai
China
Sted Gras Toilay
United States
Wilder
Old State Debt Adjusted in Supreme Court Ruling
Washington March 6 The supreme court held 7 182 507 as the proportion of the 1838 Virginia state debt to be borne by West Virginia with final decision on interest to be decided by conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Father of Noted Surgeons Dies in Minnesota
Dr William Mayo aged ninety two dies at his Rochester home. Father of William J Mayo and Charles H Mayo, he came to Minnesota in 1846 and for more than fifty years his life was closely linked with the state's early history.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Artist Cancels Contract for Cleveland Painting
John W. Alexander, a New York City artist bound to paint a $10,000 piece for the new federal building in Cleveland, has fallen ill and terminated the contract. St. Siddon New bray of Washington Connecticut was contracted by the treasury department to complete the work.
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Washington, Dr
John W. Alexander
New York City
Federal
Cleveland
St. Siddon« Newbray
Washington, Conn
Treasury Department
Alimony Suit Held Up in Pittsburgh Court
Uniontown reports Mrs. Lydia Fitzgerald sues her husband Gen. Purcell Fitzgerald for 15000 dollars yearly alimony. The case will not proceed until attorneys file briefs, possibly later this week. The court will then decide whether testimony will be heard.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Lydia Fitzgerald
Purcell Fitzgerald
Peculiar Plea In Large Litigations At Oshkosh
Sums and complaint filed in circuit court over water power rights involve Wisconsin River Paper and Pulp, and Plover Paper companies. Plaintiff stockholder seeks $100,000 damages, an injunction against Plover Paper, and names G A Whiting and others as defendants amid questions of control and negligence by directors. Odious to lay readers yet significant for regional industry.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Circuit Court
Wisconsin River Paper and Pulp Compa
Plover Paper Company
Wisconsin River Paper and Pulp Company
G. A. Whiting
Wisconsin River Paper and
Fpuip Company
Wisconai River Paper and Pulp Company
Winconsain River Paper and Pulp Company
C. A. Babcock
Neenah, Wis
F. B Whiting
5. A. Oberwelser
Neenah
Wwigvonsain Tadver Paper and Pulp Company
Weed & Sinllister
Hooper & Hooper
Oshkosh
Soldier Secures Release After Taft Pardon
Leavenworth Kan March John BR Neenan formerly a private in troop G fourth United States cavalry Fort Snelling Minn was released from the federal prison today following a pardon by President Taft. Neenan was convicted of robbery of the military reservation and sentenced to three years in prison. he had served half his term.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kan
John BR. Neenan
Fourth United States Cavalry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Taft
Neenan
Government probes alleged Mormon activity in UK women
London March 6 Home Secretary Churchill said the government is investigating recent allegations of Mormon activity among women in Britain. He noted no formal evidence of young girls being induced to emigrate to Utah, but expressed deep concern and an exhaustive inquiry will be conducted.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
the Louse of Commons
Utah
Captured Suspect Held After Farm Barn Arrest
Elwood Indiana March 1 James P Walker alias Boyd was captured early today in a barn on Mrs Polly Remington's farm five miles south of Elwood. Walker, wanted for shooting and killing Patrolman Kirkman and likely fatally wounding Chief John Ellis, was taken to Anderson and placed in jail.
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Associated
Preas. Elwood
Ind
Mareh J
James P. Walker
Kirkman
John Ellis
Alexandria
Polly Remington
Flo
Anderson
Chilean Warships Sail to Meet Delaware Rounding Body
Two Chilean warships sail from Valparaiso to meet the American battleship Delaware, which is returning with the body of Anibal Cruz, Chile's late minister to the United States. Forecasts note cloudy weather across Wisconsin with possible precipitation and a moderate week ahead in Washington with a north Pacific disturbance moving east.
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Chile
Delaware
Anibal Cruz
United States
Washington, D. C
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Slackats
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