General strike looms in Philadelphia over street car row
In Philadelphia on February 22 President Murphy of the Central Labor union calls a general strike in sympathy with striking street railway workers. He claims 75,000 to 100,000 may respond as National Organizer Pratt is arrested on inciting riot charges and released on $3,000 bail. Police brace for clashes as strike leaders threaten action and militiamen may be called.
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Weather and Strike Riot Report From City News
Snow and colder tonight with partly cloudy Wednesday. 7 a m temperature 16, high 21, low 14, wind 3 mph. Precipitation .02, humidity 82 percent at 7 pm, 93 at 7 am. Unknown man killed in riot at Fourth and Market as crowd attacked two cars. Postal inspectors probe delay to street railway mail car due to ash wagon obstruction, possible federal action.
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Waterway battle looms as engineers call 14 foot channel waste
Washington scene erupts over the lakes to the gulf waterway bill as senators brace for a Senate floor fight. General W L Marshall opposes deepwater Mississippi projects as a waste of money while Lorimer pushes the plan and engineers back his feasibility demonstrations for the Ill inois survey funding. Milwaukee fire devastates Kilbourne lodge and department store, total loss $100000.
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British oppose move to clothe high court for peace
Washington reports the British foreign office returns an unfavorable general reply to Secretary Knox’s plan to outfit the proposed high court from the London international maritime conference. Objections are not yet clear but likely not fundamental, leaving a path open for later negotiations to resolve doubts about the court’s scope and a possible eventual agreement.
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Labor More Active Now Plans for broad political labor campaigns
The American Federation of Labor will take a more active part in politics this year, unveiling plans for aggressive labor campaigns across nearly every state. The move signals intensified union involvement in elections and public policy debates nationwide.
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Independent Voting Favored by Labor Federation
The executive council of the federation adopts a resolution urging independent voting by trades unionists to elect leaders from their ranks and lawmakers aligned with AFL demands while seeking an impartial judiciary. Campaign notes target evasive congressional candidates. Ireland and UK politics feature in the day’s broader updates.
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Trautmann Confirmed as Federal District Attorney
Federal District Attorney W. E. Trautmann for the Eastern judicial district of Moss was confirmed by the Senate in executive session yesterday. The nomination had the backing of Senator Cullom from the start, with Senator Lorimer not raising objections upon confirmation.
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Mauretania Reports All Well After Wireless Message
London reports a wireless message from the Mauretania stating all aboard are well. The update comes this afternoon and confirms there was no accident or harm to the vessel or passengers.
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Mauretania
Deaths from scaffold collapse kill two in Chicago
Two men were killed and several others injured when a scaffold on a new building collapsed in Chicago today. In Washington, the condition of Senators Smith and Tillman was reported more favorable.
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Prestige of U S abroad injured by poor diplomacy
Special Correspondence of The Argus argues that boosting the merchant fleet at government cost will not restore U S prestige. Rep Henry T Rainey of Illinois cites diplomatic blunders in Central and South America and a weak state department stance after Zelaya’s downfall, noting Nicaragua’s president fled by sea as battleships watched.
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Navy Committee Votes Tentative Plan For Meyer Reorg
Washington Feb 22 The House Naval Committee approved a one year trial of Secretary Meyer's reorganization plan. Also the administration ship subsidy bill moved to the House with committee support and a 109 day window for minority report. The measure argues the plan will boost U S ocean mail and fast freight service and counter Anglo Japanese influence on the Pacific merchant fleet.
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Supreme Court rules colored oleomargarine taxed as butter substitute
Washington reports the Supreme Court holds oleomargarine colored by a vegetable ingredient is subject to a 10 cent per pound tax. Rep Moxley of Chicago was ordered to pay 329000 for palm oil in oleomargarine. The court says the ingredient and certificate create a yellow color that deceives buyers.
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Strychnine Found in Professor Vaughn’s Organs
Coroner Wilson released Dr Schweitzer’s report locating strychnine in the stomach and liver of Professor Vaughn. Vaughn died recently under peculiar circumstances in Paris Missouri.
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Washington Birth Day Observances Highlight Willard Statue
In Philadelphia and Washington on February 22, ceremonies marked Washington birthday. The unveiling of Frances E Willard statue at the National Hall of Fame capitol by Illinois followed by remarks in the senate and house. Governor Hughes spoke at the University of Pennsylvania ceremony and noted better days ahead. The day featured patriotic societies in Chicago and a Washington banquet with President Taft departing for New York to attend.
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Cook Leaves Santiago Explorer May Return Home
Valparaiso Chile February 22 Dr Frederick A Cook arrived from Santiago but declined interviews He said his wife was ill and he regretted leaving the city yet reporters annoyed him He indicated that he probably would return to the United States
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Work of Day in Congress Summary Notice
Two houses reported progress on commissions and financing bills. Senate discussed a $30,000,000 debt issue and a business methods inquiry with Aldrich estimating potential annual savings of 160,000,000. House approved railroad safety measures and allocated 125,000 for militia work. Adjourned at 4 o clock. Washington February 2.
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