Annexation Talk Sparks Reciprocity Vote Debate
Washington reports illuminate a clash over Canada annexation remarks by Rep Champ Clark as the House passes the McCall Canadian reciprocity bill by 221 to 92. Taft seeks to distance his administration from any annexation implication while Canada Britain watchers weigh the political impact.
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Taft
Clark
Canada
White House
Toronto
Ont
Champ Clark
United States
England
London
Henri Bourasen
Quebec
Asquith
Bryce
Weather outlook for Rock Island and vicinity
Unsettled conditions with snow or rain possible tonight and Thursday. Temperatures near freezing tonight with a 7 am reading around 36 degrees. Winds light at 6 mph, humidity high, no precipitation reported. Astronomical events include sunset 5 30 and moonrise 8 08 p m.
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Remember the Maine Cubans Take Part in Exercises
Havana marks the twelfth anniversary of the Maine disaster with memorial services conducted by the Havana camp of the United Spanish War Veterans. The island government is represented at exercises honoring the wreck and crew.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Congress Proceedings Highlight Senate Election Debate and Child Bureau
In Washington on February 15 the Senate split over Lorimer and direct election of senators. Norris Brown urged popular vote while Bailey defended Lorimer. A children's bureau bill passed. In the House the reciprocity with Canada bill sailed through 221 to 92 after lengthy debate led by Underwood and Clark with opponents Dalzell and Fordney prominent.
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Underwood
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Missouri
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Michigan
Juarez Safe From Attack Reported In Border News
Hi finio Languma an alleged Mexican insurrecto leader and five companions were seized in Brownsville Texas on February 16 on neutrality charges amid a request from the Mexican consul. A Presidio scouting party meanwhile captured seven supply wagons bound for the federal garrison.
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Senate in a big tangle delays next effort
Springfield Ill Feb 15 Republican organization leaders in the senate were more bitterly involved in an internecine dispute. As a result further attempts to settle the trouble were postponed.
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Ill
Senate
Explosion at Managua arms depot sparks martial law
A council of war investigates Monday’s ammunition barracks explosion at the presidential palace grounds in Managua. Officials fear a widespread plot against the Estrada administration as Nicaragua remains under martial law and congress continues. President Estrada cabled New York for rifles and ammunition.
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Three for Change and Local Government Overhauls
Waukegan Illinois adopts the commission form by 929 to 883 as officials pledge to run for positions. Hillsboro and Spring Valley vote for reform while Olney approves surrender of charter and incorporation under general law. Sullivan narrowly defeats the change as Indiana contemplates altered local options amid a divided house committee.
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U S Bankers Sign $10 Million Honduras Loan Contract
Washington reports that American bankers signed a loan contract for 10 million dollars to Honduras in New York. The State Department announced the agreement today.
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New York
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Mail Pouches Valued at $500000 Stolen in Georgia
Thieves stole two mail pouches on the Atlanta Birmingham & Atlantic line near Brunswick between Jan. 19 and 21. The bags, sent from Brunswick and to be picked up at Thulman, contained checks and other bank papers totaling about $500000. No suspects identified. federal authorities to confirm details.
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Cuba Takes Part in Anniversary Ceremony On Steamship Decks
Concourse of spectators crowded the decks of many steamers as Cuba shared in the anniversary ceremony for the first time. Vice President Zayas delivered the principal address with Cuban army and navy representatives and various government departments in attendance.
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Potash dispute eyed for arbitration by Berlin and Washington
Berlin reports Ambassador Bernstorff is negotiating with the U S State Department to settle the potash trade dispute. The German note proposes arbitration over who bears the mining tax surtax and suggests setting a mutually agreed export price if the American buyers are found responsible.
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ROADS ALL DISCRIMINATE COAL AND COKE OPERATORS FILE CHARGES
Alleging rate discrimination by most railroads serving West Virginia and western Pennsylvania coal regions, two petitions for readjustment will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. The petitions come from the Pittsburg district operators and the Coke Producers Association of Connellsville, Pa.
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Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Connellsville
Home Rule for Ireland Next in Asquith Debates
London February 15 Premier Asquith reiterated that after disposing of the veto bill the government would pursue full self government for Ireland. He spoke during the preliminary home rule debate in the Commons, outlining the next steps in policy.
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Roosevelt urges useful American boyhood ethics at Scout banquet
Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to the Boy Scouts of America was read at the national council banquet in Washington. He urged resourceful, inventive boys who show good manners, courage, and courtesy and who render service to others while avoiding lies and cowardice.
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German American Alliance Plans Statewide Drive
Des Moines reports the executive committee of the German American alliance meeting to oppose Iowa's prohibitory amendment laid plans for a statewide membership campaign. Each county in the state will have organizers.
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Iowa
Reciprocity Banquet Draws Midwest Leaders in Chicago
Sixteen middle western cities sent delegates to a Chicago reciprocity banquet with Secretary of State Knox and James J. Hill as chief speakers. Delegates carried resolutions urging Canada reciprocity. In a second item, Washington reports the president signed the San Francisco bill naming the 1915 exposition opening of the Panama Canal signal.
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Pope Ili With Influenza Halts Audiences
Rome reports Pope Ili is ill with influenza and, on doctors orders, remains in bed. His temperature rose slightly this morning and audiences were suspended as a precaution.
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Safe Young Out of Race for Senator
Des Moines supporters of Young for senator moved to the Supreme Court Justice Deemer after receiving a telegram from Young in Washington stating he would stand aside. Deemer received 47 votes to Kenyon's 46 as the plea moved forward. A second item notes John McCombs hanged himself in his jail cell after killing his wife on January 23 in Indiana Pennsylvania.
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Iowa
Young
Supreme Court
Deemer
Washington
Kenyon
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Supreme Court Justice Salaries Raised by House Vote
The House voted to raise the chief justice’s salary to 15000 dollars annually and each associate justice to 14000 dollars. The move, reported from Washington on February 15, reflects favored pay adjustments for the high court.
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United States
Archbishop Ryan Lies In State At Philadelphia Cathedral
Robed in pontificals the body of Archbishop Ryan was placed in a handsome casket before the high altar at Philadelphia's cathedral to lie in state until the funeral scheduled for tomorrow.
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Cathedral
Philadelphia
Gould to avoid fight. retires as president of Missouri Pacific
New York Feb 15 George Gould president of the Missouri Pacific announces he will retire from the presidency and become chairman of the board of directors amid reports of a contest for control of the railroad.
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Board of Divertors
New York
George +. Gould
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Missouri Pacife
Road
Winona Railway Yields on Motormen Union Rights
In Winona Minnesota February 15 the threat of a street car strike ended as the Winona Railway and Light company conceded to restore two men fired and recognize the motormen right to form a union while retaining the authority to hire regardless of union ties. Cars resumed normal operation.
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Winona
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Winona Railway & Light Company
Senate Stalemate Persists On Lorimer Vote
Washington February 15 Beveridge fails to win unanimous consent to vote next Tuesday on the Lorimer resolution and signals plans to keep the senate in session until the issue is resolved. The report also notes a separate item about a young boy injured by a cow in Orion Indiana and other brief items including the Detroit Abend Post editor Curt Howman’s death and Cardinal Gibbons joining the Indian commissioners board.
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Beveridge
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Detroit
Mich
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Detroit Abend Post
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Ryan
Cardinal Gibbons
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Board of Indian Commissioners
Archbishop Ryan
Draft Mare Sells for Record $3500 in Bronx City Iowa
Announcement from Bronx City Iowa reports the Percheron mare Rolanthe sold for 3500 dollars, a price claimed to surpass any draft mare sale by 1900. The item notes locusts and other forecasts as part of the same page.
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Bronx City
Iowa
Maquoketa River Sets a High Mark
Maquoketa Iowa February 15 The Maquoketa River rose ten inches above the highest previous mark after heavy rain and swept away nine bridges. Great damage was done to stock and farm buildings and approaches to bridges were destroyed.
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