Census Bill Blocked Over Presidents Veto In Senate And House
Washington reports show all efforts to push through a census bill despite the president's veto were dropped by leaders of both chambers. Some action may wait for a special session, while committees met without voting on the veto as others discuss related appropriations and statehood moves.
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Lincoln Birthday Memorial Fails to Break Senate Deadlock
Springfield IL Feb 11 21st joint ballot in the legislature shows no change in the stalemate as 42 legislators paired and 21 pairs not recorded. The deadlock persists with reduced totals due to pairing while Governor Deneen and other speakers address the Lincoln centennial ceremony.
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Roosevelt Begins Final Long Trip as President
President Roosevelt departed Washington by special train at noon for Hodgensville Kentucky to honor Abraham Lincoln on the eve of the heroic war president’s memorial event. He will undertake his last extended journey as chief executive during the trip.
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Labor leaders condemn immigration laws at Washington meet
In Washington a February conference of organized labor leaders with Secretary Straus heard sweeping criticism of immigration laws. President Samuel Gompers Warren Stone and Valentine of the Molders union voiced concerns. Valentine said unemployment woes were worse than during 1873 and 1893 panics, citing Detroit molders walking streets while new arrivals found work. Straus warned against violating international obligations.
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Birth Place Accompanied by Roosevelt Aides
Accompanying the president was Mrs Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt Secretary Wright Secretary Loeb land and Surgeon General Rixey providing dignified support during the event at the birth place.
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Falsifying Booth Accounts Charged in Hearings
Frederick R Robbins former assistant treasurer of A Booth Co testifies in chancery court stating the firm’s 1907 statements to Chicago banks showed reduced bills payable by a million dollars and increased bills receivable by a similar amount. He cites suggestions by various officers and accuses I M Smith of responsibility. Iowa Senate committee urges $10 000 Dodge bill to fund monument for Senator Allison at the statehouse grounds.
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Storm to sweep coast then move inland with cold wave
A weather bureau forecast says a storm moving from the middle Pacific coast will traverse the plateau and Rocky mountains, cross plains and lake regions, reach the Atlantic coast by Monday, bringing snow to northern districts and likely a widespread cold wave afterward.
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Bodies Found in Wabash Warehouse Fire in Chicago
Two bodies were recovered from the ruins of the Wabash railroad warehouse fire in Chicago with half a million dollars in losses. A third body is believed buried beneath debris. Also, Springfield license issued to Thomas Drug Company of Rock Island with $10,000 capital, incorporators Elmore Stafford R S Dart and Nellie M Driggs.
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Railroads and unions reach Texas legislative accord
Austin Feb 11 railroads and unions announced agreement on all pending Texas legislature measures. Employes vow leniency on the fall crew bill and oppose the two cent fare law. Railroads consent to a law promoting their capacity based on service and experience, with planned improvements worth about 10 million dollars to begin immediately.
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Legislature Reconsiders Johnson Bill on Japanese Pupils
In Sacramento on February 11 the Assembly held a stormy debate and voted 43 to 34 to reconsider Johnson’s bill on segregating Japanese pupils. The final vote was 41 to 7 against passage. Governor Gil let and Speaker Stanton urged defeat to avoid national prejudice and jeopardizing California’s exclusion laws.
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Taft at New Orleans after Panama trip
President Roosevelt was urged to have a free hand as California lawmakers debated federal intervention in state school matters. The long session ended with a request for a re vote at 2 to 4 PM. The tally for reconsideration stood 43 to 31 while final passage was 37 to 41.
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President-Elect Finds Warm Welcome in New Orleans Visit
New Orleans February 11 balmy spring weather opened Taft's visit as the North Carolina reached quarantine and the Birmingham prepared to ferry him upriver. Health officials expedited the voyage by issuing a clean bill of health, easing delays. Taft would review a parade at city hall and attend a hotel reception after landing. The Birmingham crossed Port Eads bar at 8:50 a.m. and carried Taft toward New Orleans.
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Scales Wired to Understate Sugar Weights in Brooklyn
New York February 11 A Treasury agent testified in federal court that 17 scales at Havemeyer & Elder’s Brooklyn pier were tampered with to register lighter weights for imported sugar. The agent described holes bored in scale frames and a wire in the mechanism. He recounted a bribe attempt and a dramatic battlefield with officials over the scheme to evade duties.
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Congress Counts Electoral Vote Taft Re-elected President
Yesterday in Congress the Senate debated the postal savings bank bill with little progress. A joint session with the House counted the electoral votes, declaring William H. Taft elected president and James S. Sherman vice president with 321 to 162. A Lincoln memorial resolution was considered for funds.
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Jury Finds Mayor Harper's Officers Visited Disreputable Houses
Los Angeles grand jury after six months’ probe reports no indictments but censure of Mayor Arthur C. Harper and police commissioners for visiting disreputable houses to inspect conditions. One visit described as more orgy than inspection. Recall petition filed by over 10 000 voters amid anti vice crusade.
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Knox May Become Secretary If Salary Cut Approved
Washington report states the senate judiciary committee found that lowering the secretary of state salary to eight thousand dollars would make Senator Knox eligible for Taft to nominate him. In a separate item General John M Wilson resigns as district railway commissioner after deciding he cannot accept the pay.
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