Taft backs tariff board findings on wool schedule
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging revision and general reduction of wool duties based on the tariff board report. He endorsed a graduated ad valorem approach for cloth while proposing specific duties on grease wool to bridge cost gaps, arguing current flat rates are prohibitory and fail to protect both cheaper and higher end goods.
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Tariff Board
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Teriff
Tarifff Board
United States
Australia
Avaos
Dynamite Planted at Angeles Merchants Home
Los Angeles on December 26 twenty three sticks of dynamite were found buried in the shrubbery at the Letts residence owned by Arthur Letts a leading Los Angeles merchant. A gardener uncovered the cache and police believe it was intended to destroy the home though no blast or injuries occurred and no contents were found nearby.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Letts
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Polce
Preacher Suspect Slashes Himself in Jail Attempt
Boston December 20 Reverend Virgil Richeson a Cambridge pastor held on murder charges in the Avis Linnell case attempted suicide in his jail cell at 2:20 AM using a jagged tin piece. He slashed his groins and was rushed to the jail hospital where doctors fear blood poisoning may prove fatal. He has not confessed to the alleged crime or motive, but recent doubts about witness support and family backing are noted.
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Cambridge
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Avis Linnell
le Préeucher
Richeson
Moxes Edmunds
Hird Todig
Cutoff Rumors Stir Oregon Rail Plans To Start
Portland dispatch reports from December 1911 say the Coyote cutoff project by the Oregon-Washington and Northern is deferred while officials awaiting government action. President Farrell notes plans not firmly formed, with Stanfield engineers seen and town hopes tied to the Umatilla extension or a terminal near Echo. Some railroad men fear Farrell may abandon the cutoff, seeking to confirm its usefulness before proceeding.
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Farrel
Stanfield
Umatilla
Ccnterr
Echo
Farrell
O W
Nilmeelf Os
Joseffy Delights Audience With Magic At Lyceum Night
A large church audience enjoyed Joseffy the necromancer performing music magic and mystery for an hour and a half. Tricks of lezerdom and the Living Skull Pralsam provoked wonder and laughter while violin selections from lighter classics showcased his virtuosity. Judge Will Brown is announced as next month’s Lyceum course speaker.
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Lyceum Ecourse
Will's Brown
Neighbor of Hills Held for Murder
Portland news reports wealthy nurseryman B N Harvey, neighbor of the Hills, arrested after bodies of William Hill, wife, and two stepchildren are found slain in Ardenwald. Sheriff Moss says Harvey mortgaged his farm for 20000 the day after the murders and sought defense counsel. Harvey, 65, is held in Oregon City as investigations continue into the Hill family massacre.
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Ore
William Hill
Ardenwald
B. N. Harvey
Masa
Clackimas County
Oregon City
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Hill
William Hll
Phillip
Dorothy Rintoul
Harvey
Flourishing pistol is shot dead by a friend
Shanghai dispatch reports Tang Shao Yi, representing imperialists, offering to back a Chinese republic if Premier Yuan agrees. Powers note pressures Yuan toward limited monarchy. US credited with prompting concerted action. Conflicting views from Russia, Britain, and Japan.
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Tung Shao Yi
Premier Yuan
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Yuan
Tang
Pelie
United States
Knox
Persian cabinet resigns after Shuster support refusal
Teheran reports the Persian cabinet resigned today after parliament refused to permit dismissing Treasurer Shuster. They oppose the American’s retention and predict a new ultra democratic ministry backing Shuster. Rumors say forces plan to advance on Teheran and surround Shuster’s house to keep Alm from duties.
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Ruesin
U S Attorney and Russianized Probe Leads to Outburst
Los Angeles December 20 The sole confessed dynamiter Orde McMinnigal and labor leader J A Clancey met with Special US Attorney Lawler, the dynamite investigator. After a brief session Clancey reemerged pale and shaken, collapsed, and was helped to his feet by Anton Johansen as McMinnigal stayed inside the office amid tension.
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Orde Mc Minigal
J. A. Clancey
San Francisco
United States
Lawler
Clancey
Anton Johansen
Ouway McManihal
Madame Langevin Granted Divorce From Professor Langevin
Paris authorities grant divorce to Madame Langevin who accused her husband of intimacy with Madame Curie allies in radium research. The court decision releases her from marriage amid scandal claims and public interest in the famed scientist's circle.
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Madame Langevin
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Mme. Curie
Wienverer
Printer Peter Minch Dies by Own Hand in Seattle
Seattle December 20 Peter Minch a 48 year old printer with Detroit roots was found dead at his home today after shooting himself. He was a widower and leaves his parents in Detroit Michigan.
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Mich
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Taft Wins New York Delegation Campaign Lead
A Taft Roosevelts era conference in New York sets up Loeb to head Taft’s campaign for the New York delegation to the national convention. Senator Root will direct the financial drive while Barnes remains as state committee chairman amid backing from Banam and others.
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New York Blutes Republican Committee
Otto Ban- Nam
Barnes
State Committee
Two Divorces Granted In Separate Wedded Couples
Chronic Judge G W Phelps approved divorces for two long married couples. In each suit the wife received $300 from her husband’s property as part of stipulations. Rachel B Coverdale versus J Coverdale dated back 53 years to marriage. Sarah Ben ner versus William Benedict followed after about twenty years. In Coverdale, grounds were lack of support and harsh conduct. in Benedict, cruel treatment and denial of family resources and aid. Both decrees filed with demurrer and stipulation on the same day.
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Rachel B. Coverdale
J. Coverdale
Sarah Benner
Willum Benedict
Lyl
Mra Coverdale
Cross
Mrs Benedict
Towa
Ure Beneillet
Time Extended Bill Extends EEOC Work Period
Time Extended Washington dec 20 the gene today adopted a bill extending until March the term which the employers flability commission shall have for completing its work concurrence of the house is necessary to make the bill effective
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Barons Trial Under Way as Government Seeks Conspiracy Proof
Chicago December 20 United States Attorney Wilkerson continued an argument against the beef barons stating the National Packing directors met in secret and some meetings formed a conspiracy He charged the trust with driving up the cost of living His argument ended shortly after noon George Buckingham Swift counsel opened his defense later in the day
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National Packing Company
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Wilkerson
George Buckingham
Swift
Oklahoma to Host Socialist National Convention in May
Chicago reports that the next Socialist National convention will be held in Oklahoma in May. Announcement made today confirms the event timing and venue, with organizers awaiting further details.
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Oklahoma
New Revolution in Nicaragua Reported from Washington
Dec 20 advices to the state department say Nicaragua is entering a new revolutionary period. Julian Irias and Rudolph E. Spinosa, former officials, are said to lead the movement against the current regime. Several rapid fire gems destined for the insurgents were reportedly sent from New Orleans.
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Washington
Nicaragus
State Department
Julian Irias
Rudolph E. Spinosa
New Orleans
Farm Laborers Tragedy After Rifle Accident
William Arp died from a gunshot at the John Eggers ranch near Myrick station after a joking confrontation with Wil helm Arp and William Breding. Breding, who found a loaded rifle, unintentionally fired while handing it back. coroner’s jury exonerated him of criminal culpability.
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Wilhelm Arp
John Eggers
Myrick Station
Breding
Pendleton
Harry Myrick
Arp
C. J. Smith
Glen Sturdl- Vont
Eggers Ranch
Monlay
Greding
Folsom
John Eesers
Gus Arp
Glen Sturdi
William Arp
Wille Breding
Willie Bredihe
Panland
Senate Committees Adopts Delay on Lorimer Testimony
The Senate committees investigating Senator Lorimer adjourned until January 5 to hear Lorimer testify in his own defense. Warrington December 20. No other witnesses are expected to be called.
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