Russia and China in tense stand over 1881 treaty claims
London reports strained relations as Russia warns of military display on the Russo Chinese frontier over alleged violations of the 1881 treaty. Demonstrations depend on China's attitude with aims including free Mongolian trade and extraterritorial rights. Washington cites U S treaty discrimination against Jewish citizens prompting congressional action.
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China
Great Britain
France
Germany
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United States
Parsons
New York
Louis Marshall
New York City
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Alsace Lorraine to Lose Its Chance in German Plan
Berlin February 16 Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg asks postponement of debate on the Alsace Lorraine constitution. The delay aims to allow the government to consider an amendment adopted by a Reichstag committee, reflecting rift with the Bundesrat over entry terms into the empire and a move that may withdraw political equality for Alsace Lorraine.
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Votes for Women Urged for Iowa
Des Moines reports the state elections committee recommended to the house passage of a joint resolution favoring women suffrage. The Feb 16 action targets Iowa's voting rights, aligning with national suffrage momentum.
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Iowa
Des Moines
House
Next Meeting at St Louis and Iowa Missionary Die
Religious Education Association elected James H Kirkland of Vanderbilt University as president at Providence Rhode Island and selected St Louis as the next convention site. Daisy Drake a Hampton Iowa native who became a missionary 14 years ago died recently in India. C J Singleton elected grand chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Illinois Central.
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Providence
James H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
William Lawrence
Protestant Episcopal Church of Massachusetts
St. Louis
Iowa
Des Moines
Daisy Drake
Hampton
India
C. Engineers
Chicago
C. J. Singleton
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Iilimois Central
Fraud claim taft urged to oppose New Mexico constitution
Temperance representatives urged President Taft to oppose the New Mexico constitution, accusing fraud and corruption in its passage. The appeal was made from Washington on February 16.
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New Mexico
Washington
Taft
Weather forecast for Rock Island area
The Weather forecast extends to 7 PM Friday for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity with rain or snow tonight and Friday and little temperature change. Tonight’s low near freezing. Temperature at 7 AM 35 highs yesterday 42 and low last night 35. Wind 13 mph. Precipitation none. Humidity 94 percent at 7 PM 95 percent at 7 AM. Astronomical events from noon today to tomorrow include sunset 5 32 and moonrise 9 11 AM.
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Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Work of Day in Congress Washington Feb 16
Senate passes conservation bill to buy forest reserves in eastern states by a small margin amid speeches by Brandegee Newlands Simmons Burton Heyburn Lorimer case returns as Heveridge seeks unanimous consent. House spends day codifying judicial salaries and the Supreme Court act is amended.
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Goulds Fade From Missouri Pacific Presidency
New York, Feb. 16. George J. Gould will relinquish the presidency of the Missouri Pacific railway as Rockefeller and Kuhn tech interests gain control. Retirement soon follows after a successor is chosen, with George to become chairman of the board. The move signals the passing of Gould influence across Missouri Pacific and related lines. Warburg, Marston and Adams to join the board. directors Pryor and Clark reassigned. The Missouri Pacific system spans 10,696 miles, including lines of the Missouri Pacific, the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern, and Western Pacific. Gould has led the railroad 18 years.
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George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railway
Jay Gould
Fman
Gould
Missouri Pacific
George Gould
Messrs. Warburg, Marston and Adams
Howard Gould
S. C. Clark
S. F. Pryor
St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern
Denver and Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Unveil Judges Portraits At Illinois Bar Meeting
Springfield Ill Feb 16 Paintings of 44 former Illinois supreme court members will be unveiled this afternoon by the Illinois State Bar Association which also plans a business session and a discussion on changing procedures in Illinois courts Borah Opposes Control Washington Feb 16 Senator Borah argues against the Sund erland amendment that would give Congress control of senatorial elections Taft Aids China Washington Feb 16 President Taft issues a proclamation urging funds to aid famine victims in China City Clerk Dead Iowa City Feb 16 Owen I Slater city clerk dies at 39
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Springfeld
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois
Borah
Washington
Sutherland
Congress
China
Taft
Pan American Conference Sees Denial of Statistics Misconduct
Sensational charges were made at the Pan American commercial conference that the government bureau of statistics within the department of commerce and labor was issuing misleading data. The accusation prompted immediate official denial from Washington on February 16, asserting no misrepresentation by the statistics bureau.
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Washington
Government Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Last Rites for the Archbishop at St Peter and Paul
Cardinal Gibbons presided as the body of Archbishop Ryan was entombed in a crypt beneath the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul Philadelphia after funeral services. More than 100 900 people attended with Papal Delegate Falconio and hundreds of priests present.
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Ryan
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Falconio
Gibbons
Reciprocity Rally Spurs US Canada Trade Pact Urgency
Chicago today witnesses Secretary of State Knox and James J. Hill urging U S ratification of a Canada reciprocity treaty at a banquet. Hill calls the accord powerful statecraft, promising growth and prosperity, while denouncing political demagogues opposing the measure as misinformed or self serving. Strong emphasis on national interest and continental cooperation.
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ofState
P. C. Knox
James J. Hill
United States
Canada
Moving Pictures Stunt and Trade Figures Spark Debate
A former bureau clerk accuses a congressional film stunt of misusing statistics on the United States export trade. The bureau chief O P Austin denies the charge and defends the accuracy of the data showing a sizable trade balance and record exports for the first seven months of the fiscal year ending January 31.
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United States
Francis J. Low
New York
Bureau
O. P. Austin
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Rockefeller Not Ill Rides In Auto In New York
Reports of Rockefeller illness are denied at his New York office and Augusta Georgia confirms he enjoyed an auto ride this afternoon. He is said to be in good health with no illness basis.
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Great Britain
Congress
Hill
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New York
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Augusta
Fire on Aviators to Force Intervention
Ciudad Juarez is placed under martial law by General Navarro with all businesses closed and the railway seized to operate the line from Juarez for several days. A skirmish near Mexicali involves Mexican troops and insurgents, with multiple wounded and US troops massed at the boundary while observers watch from Calexico. Reports also claim rebels intend to target American aviators to provoke a US-Mexico crisis. Captain Claud Lambert of Galesburg, Illinois, is named to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers board.
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Mexico
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Revolutionista
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Washington
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Hearse Committee On
National Home For
W C Brown to Deliver Principal Address at Knox College
William Do. Brown president of the New York Central will speak at Knox College in Galesburg Illinois marking the 74th anniversary of the college. The event will feature Brown as the keynote speaker for the college festivities.
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Knox College
Galesburg
Ill
William Do. Brown
Why Federal Judges Need Higher Pay Than State Judges
Special correspondence from Washington reports Rufus Hardy of Texas challenging a proposed pay raise for federal judges arguing it would deny state judges already earning far less the ability to educate their children. Hardy contrasted Texas supreme court salaries with federal figures, contending higher federal pay is not justified and that state judges face similar family costs.
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Argus
Washington
House of Representatives
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Texas
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Tawner
Minnesota
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Supreme Court
Move to Halt Reciprocal Trade Treaty Debate
Washington reports show a push to delay Canada United States reciprocity in the Senate amid obstructive tactics. Bennet of New York voted against reciprocity in the House and a White House meeting with Senators Lodge Root Smoot raised fear the agreement will be stalled. Burrows said the committee would meet to consider the matter. Wisconsin senators tabled a resolution favoring reciprocity.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Tonomy
Mr. Knox
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White House
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Smoot
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Smoot Nino
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Chance Committee
Wisconsin Senatio
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Wie
Hope for Joaquin Miller in critical condition at hospital
Oakland February 16 A faint chance of recovery is held for Joaquin Miller the poet of the Bierras who lies critically ill in a local hospital. Intestinal troubles tied to old age threaten both his health and possibly his mind if he survives the physical breakdown.
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Bierras
Colorado Woman, 108, Said Oldest Widow in State
Florence Weh.oo Mie Fran ela Exper, aged 104, claimed as Colorado's oldest woman, died in Florence in the arms of her 91 year old husband when her clothing caught fire from an open grate. the couple had been married 91 years.
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Pope's Fever Subside as Influenza Follows Normal Course
From Rome February 18 a report states Pope Mic X is suffering influenza with a quiet night and a temperature drop from 100 to 99 degrees. Dr Pietro, his private physician, visited the sick chamber and noted the illness is progressing in its expected form.
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Petaerl
Iowa Solons Overturn Tax Ferry Law Victory
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate passed a bill repealing the tax ferry laws, having already cleared the House, now awaiting the governor. A separate House resolution protests continuing federal employee solicitations aimed at influencing policy. calls for similar federal orders.
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