Senate to Hear Roosevelts Authority Merger Probe
Washington reports show Senator Kittredge urging action on Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel, deeming the merger a restraint of trade and Roosevelt lacked legal sanction. The panel may urge Justice to pursue Sherman Act action. Other items note foreign affairs bill with 5.59 million dollar appropriation, and river and harbor plans facing delays from Senator Hale.
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President Roosevelt says no more appointments
Washington February 26 Roosevelt announces he will not make any more appointments during his term of office.
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Roosevelt
Pardon Petition Sparks Kentucky Goebel Slayers Case
A petition presented to Governor Willson by Caleb Powers seeks pardons for W. S. Taylor former Governor Charles Finley former Secretary of State and John L. Powers. Signed by 15000 Kentucky citizens across parties the move prompts a gubernatorial consideration in due course.
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Printing cost rise prompts Congress inquiry report
Washington February 20 The Printing Investigation Commission reports the cost of public printing has grown from 200000 in 1840 to over 7060000 in 1905. The inquiry began four years ago and results were submitted to Congress. The rising expense reflects persistent growth in government printing.
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Washington, D. C
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Future of the Democratic Party in 1910 House
William Jennings Bryan argues in Munsey's Magazine that the 1910 House of Representatives is likely to be Democratic. He warns President-elect Taft that a split Republican party with a Republican Senate could lead to clashes with reactionaries and voters in the Mississippi Valley.
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Taft
Senate
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Skinny Madden Indicted In Chicago Labor Extortion Case
Chicago Feb 20 Martin B Skinny Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M Boyle business agent of the Electrical Workers union were indicted by the grand jury on conspiracy and extortion charges. They were later admitted to bail of 16000 each. Two indictments allege extorting 1000 from H P Nelson for calling a strike and 700 from Joseph Klicka under similar threats.
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Skinty) Madden
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Skinny) Madden
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Son Piatio Company
Joseph Klicka
Ethel Roosevelt Engaged Rumor Circulates in Washington
Washington society buzzed with a rumor that Miss Ethel Roosevelt is engaged to William Phillips, third assistant secretary of state. Report says Phillips enjoys parental favor and a cordial understanding exists though no formal engagement. Phillips, among the youngest in his post, was appointed December 8, 1906.
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William Phillips
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Miss Roosevelt
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Secretary of State
Lengthy National Congress day opens in New Orleans
New Orleans February 2. The National Congress of Mothers begins a long program led by Mrs. Orville T. Bright of Illinois. A message from US Education Commissioner Elmer Ellsworth Brown urges stronger ties between home and school and praises the congress for its work toward teacher and parent harmony.
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Washington Man Guilty in Kidnapping Case
Leo Bezemer was convicted by a Mount Vernon jury of kidnapping for ransom. He held Edward English, a Mount Vernon millionaire, bound to a tree and forced him to sign a $5,000 order to his wife. English escaped before payment and Bezemer was captured two weeks later.
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Illinois Supreme Court rules on saloon closing and wheel tax
The Illinois Supreme Court holds that Montly Chicago Sunday closing enforcement rests with executive officials, not the courts, while upholding the wheel tax for cars in Chicago. It also confirms that gambling losses on the stock exchange are recoverable, ruling ratification cannot legalize illegal bets. Walter M. Trumbull & Co. of Boston files for bankruptcy with substantial liabilities.
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Anti czar plot linked to Vladimir death in Russia
A St Petersburg official said a reactionary conspiracy aimed to dethrone Emperor Nicholas and replace liberal policy with a strong regime. The tale tied to Grand Duke Vladimir's death and connected to Azef Lupokine cases, with prosecutors uncovering signs the group opposed the moderate government.
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Wartime Tax Proposed Preparing for Inauguration
Special correspondence from The Argus reports that with mounting deficits the Roosevelt era may revive war time taxes. It outlines proposed income and inheritance taxes, debated duties on coffee tea and beer, and notes Democrat plans to push tax reform ahead of the 1910 elections and the 1912 presidential race.
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War rumors trigger steel price cuts across industry
In New York and St. Petersburg there are reports of a price war in steel and iron, with United States Steel cutting its prices and independents matching or undercutting. The Federal tariff and wage schedules are in flux, while ensure stability remains a goal for majors.
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E. H. Gary
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Gary
Alfonso Resists Temptation to Fly at Pau Field
King Alfonso witnessed Wright brothers flights at the Pau aerodrome in Pau France on February 20. He had planned to fly but did not, having promised Queen Victoria and the Spanish premier Maria not to ascend in an aircraft under any circumstances.
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Poole Arrest Reported Over Telephone Abusives
Gen Poole former Adjutant General of North Dakota is under arrest on charges of using improper language during a telephone call. He allegedly insulted wives of men he disliked and then directed abuse at the telephone operator after being routed to the police chief. Assistant Attorney General Zurser will prosecute Poole.
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N. D
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Stevens
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Steamboat John H. Stalin Run Ashore Off Bridgeport
Steamboat John H. Stalin of the Transportation line ran ashore off the outer breakwater at Bridgeport. Heavy waves broke over the vessel, but there were no passengers aboard and the crew was rescued safely by a tug.
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Conn
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Transportation Line
Pulliam Retires to Room Refuses to See Callers
National League president Harry L. Pulliam arrived in Cincinnati from St Louis and went to a hotel where he retired to rest and refused to see any callers. The February 20 report notes his quiet city visit as he handles NL affairs.
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Harry L. Pulliam
National Baseball League
St. Louis
Congresses Busy Day in Senate and House
Washington Feb 20 Senate passed the army bill for 102 626 050 and the pension bill for 160 869 000 including 160 000 00 for pensions and 869 000 for fees Forty five other bills were also passed House completed fortifications bill and sent sundry civil and post office measures to conference reports on pulp and paper river and harbor and printing committees Readings and debates centered on labor court decisions and writs of injunction as well as child welfare recommendations Leading Detroit financier James McGregor dies at Home Savings Bank president angina pectoris
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Missouri
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Oglesby Elected President of Illinois United Mine Workers
In Peoria on February 20 Duncan McDonald Oglesby was chosen as president of the Illinois United Mine Workers of America. Dowager Queen Maria Pia at Lisbon is reported seriously ill after several weeks with an illness.
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Maria Pia
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