Beveridge Fires the First Gun in Canadian Reciprocity Fight
In the Senate Beveridge Indiana aligned with the administration backing Canada reciprocity as a step to ease trade. He argued the goal is to help Americans buy Canadian goods and lower living costs, not shield them from Canadians. The House Ways and Means hearing pushed the paper clause, with Norris defending the provision as a major economic advance and Fordney pressing questions from colleagues. A protest by Aaron Jones of the National Grange cited farm sector opposition and inequities in tax treatment. In London, Commons debated U S Canada reciprocity as Asquith reiterated Britain’s reasons for avoiding preferential ties.
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Congress Notes and Canada Reciproc ity Fallout
Washington reports the Senate moved toward codifying judiciary laws while debating embittering issues. Mississippi politicians urged canal fortifications and direct senator elections. Canadian reciprocity drew mixed votes with Minnesotans opposing and New Yorkers endorsing, as Panamanian and fruit interests pressed for tariff harmonization.
Weather Forecast for Quad Cities Area
Fair tonight and Friday with a colder night and low around 10 to 15 degrees above zero. Rising temperature Friday. 7 am temperature 21, yesterday's high 34 and low 21. Wind 12 mph at 7 am. No precipitation. Humidity 73 at 7 pm. Moon sets tomorrow morning, sun sets 5:22, rises 6:56. Astronomical notes include moon at farthest north.
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Drafted plan to create state public utility commissions
Chicago February 9 a committee of the National Association of Independent Telephone Companies prepared a draft law to establish state public utility commissions to regulate telephone providers like railroad commissions oversee carriers. The plan aims for uniform state legislation, though a split emerged over forming working agreements with Bell lines. Proponents argue mergers would prevent a telephone trust and undercutting of rates, while opponents fear loss of independence to Morgan interests.
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Rebels Begin Final Clash Or Hold Retreat In Mexico
Reports from El Paso and nearby points indicate conflicting views on whether Orozco’s insurgents are retreating while federal forces under Navarro Rabago strengthen positions near Juarez and Juarez defenses heighten. A separate clash near Picachio can left fifteen rebels dead and nine hundred rounds seized. In Presidio a possible decisive Malato clash looms as Cerrantes moves toward Mulato.
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Taft Arrives in Columbus for Legislature Address
Governor Harmon invites President Taft to make his headquarters at the governor’s home during his Ohio visit but Taft declines due to limited time. He will address the legislature in Springfield after visiting the corn show and Buckeye Republican club events in the state.
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Body Heaved by Train Kills Foreman and Wounds Companion
Chicago reports a railroad foreman Edward Donahue was killed when struck by an Overland Limited train while cleaning snow with 50 workers near Northwestern yards. A second worker was seriously injured as the locomotive struck the foreman before escaping. In Knoxville Iowa, Jay Gould heirs sold 2,200 acres of coal lands in Marion county to John Legrand.
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Peru Rumor Ships Bought From U S Sparks Naval Tensions
Reports from Santiago claim Peru has purchased two American battleships Towa and Oregon after acquiring submarines and rifles. Washington denies Peru will obtain Iowa and Oregon. Iowa is in reserve and Oregon out of service. In Wheeling, John C. Schenk sues for divorce from Laura Farnsworth Schenk alleging infidelity with Daniel Z. Phillips.
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Train Explosion Kills Ten in Smithville Tex
A Missouri Kansas and Texas freight engine exploded in Smithville Texas yesterday afternoon killing ten people and injuring four. The victims included white men and two Black men. Authorities are investigating the blast as a deadly accident.
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Clark successor to Mack to join appellate bench
Springfield Ill Feb 9 The supreme court appointed Judge Thomas C Clark of the Cook County Superior Court to the branch appellate court of the first district. He fills the vacancy created by Judge Mack's resignation in a significant state judicial reshuffle.
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Taft Center of G O P Urges Taft 1912 Nomination Endorsement
Washington February 9 John Hays Hammond warned Republican state club league officials against opposing Taft’s renomination in 1912. He asserted progressive concerns are not an independent force within the party and praised Taft as a great asset. Taft, delayed by White House duties, was to speak but was kept at the capital.
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Chiperfield Puts Land Report in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on February 9 Representative Chiperfield delivered the submerged lands committee report to the house. A concurrent report was offered in the senate and presented to Governor Deneen. The report states railroads and other interests have seized 250 million dollars worth of state land.
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Car Plunge At Open Bridge Draw Kills Three In Sheboygan
In Sheboygan Wisconsin on February 9 a street car plunged into the river at the Elizabeth Street bridge draw killing two women and a child. The motorman and conductor escaped by jumping as the car toppled into the water. The deceased were Anna Mather Olga Willomight and Van Overkerk. Paul W Etzwold of Milwaukee survived by leaping from the platform before the car went down.
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Bishop Whitaker Dies in Philadelphia Diocese Leader
Rt Rev Ozi W Whitaker bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania died at noon today in Philadelphia. The church head, a longtime figure in the diocese, passed peacefully as authorities reported the death.
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Mayor Must Punch Clock Eight Hours for Mayor duties
Galesburg city council votes to fix the mayor’s salary at 2000 dollars and requires eight hours daily service. In Chicago, the meat packers’ case before Judge Carpenter ends the plea hearing seeking to quash or abate indictments, with a decision due February 25.
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Farmers Aid a Railroad Save Line From Receivership
One hundred Danish farmers from Cass and Audubon counties pledged 125,000 dollars to save the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad from receivership. An additional 25,000 dollars plus a special tax would avert losses to stockholders and prevent the road from falling under Burlington and Rock Island control, preserving property and operations in Cornell Bluffs Iowa on February 9.
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Grave Robbery Reward Offered in Erie Mausoleum
In Erie Pennsylvania on February 9 a reward of 1000 pounds was announced for information to arrest and convict ghouls who desecrated the mausoleum of the late William L. Scott. The body of Mrs. Anna M. McCollum was taken from its casket before removal from the mausoleum and no robbers or body traces have been found.
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Rural mail carriers still underpaid despite $100 raise
Washington Feb 7 The Argus reports rural free delivery carriers received a raise from 900 to 1000 dollars yearly though Democrats preferred 1200. About 40,000 rural routes exist and new ones are added weekly. Carriers endure weather and must maintain teams, vehicles, and gear. six months data show average six month costs around 225 dollars, implying annual equipment costs about 450 dollars and modest net salaries for families.
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Germany Moves To Make Alsace Lorraine A Federal State
Berlin Feb 9 a reichstag committee adopted a constitutional amendment for Alsace Lorraine that would admit the territory as a full fledged federal state on equal footing with other members of the empire.
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Oklahoma City Declared State Capital by Court
Oklahoma City, Feb. 9. The state supreme court upheld the contention of supporters and declared Oklahoma City the capital of Oklahoma, sustaining claims in every point as the official seat of state government.
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Bristow Sparks Debate On Popular Senator Elections
Washington February 9 Senator Bristow of Kansas sharply attacked Senator Lavize on corporate influence in politics and urged popular election of senators. He warned of deadlocks in several states and argued the people can be trusted, citing Illinois as a sample of legislative issues. The House today considered reapportionment with Republicans backing 291 seats and Democrats favoring 422, risking losses for several states if the smaller body stands. Illinois would gain one seat, Iowa two, Nebraska one, and Wisconsin one under the plan.
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Distress in China Famine Shrinks Survivors Hopeful Aid Needed
A Washington report cites famine in Chinese districts with two thirds of the population unable to endure winter unaided. Estimates warn 1,060,000 may die without aid, with a suggested need of 1.5 million dollars. Plague cases and deaths rise in Dalney and surrounding areas as trade suffers. Hoopeston man commits suicide, cited as health-related.
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