Longworth Tariff Bill Aims At Efficient Permanent Board
Washington news reports Representative Longworth of Ohio introduced a tariff commission bill in the house. It creates a permanent tariff board with expanded powers for investigations and efficiency. He plans swift passage, citing best features of Learoot Goode and others. Senate adjourns early as Elkins dies. House honors him and considers appropriations. Clapp expected to chair after congress ends.
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Court frees woman murderess Mollie McMahon
Sturgis, S. D. Jan 5 Mrs Mollie McMahon who killed David P Thomas last summer was declared sane by Judge McGee of Rapid City and given her liberty The insanity board had labeled her insane but McGee barred that evidence from yesterday's hearing and ruled for release
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Forty Students Flee Quebec Fire In 25 Below Cold
In Granby Quebec on January 5 forty St Josephs college students fled their burning main building as temperatures dropped to 25 below zero A Christian brother teacher leaped from a third story window and was fatally injured Officials fear more casualties may be found in the ruins. Washington reports on reparations for rate cuts and a minister to Peru resigns by Leslie Combs.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Snow tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. Tonight’s low around 15 degrees above zero. 7 am temp 4 above, highest yesterday 20, lowest last night 1 above. Wind 4 mph, precipitation .03 inch, humidity 90 at 7 pm and 84 at 7 am. Astronomical events: sun sets 4 43, rises 7 21, moon sets 9 56 pm, greatest libration east at 1 pm, Mercury and Venus in conjunction, Venus east of Uranus at midnight.
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Woman Shot by a 5 Year Old Boy
In Danville Virginia a 60 year old woman, Nancy Carter, was found dead from a shotgun wound at her home four miles south of Danville. Her son, Clayton Carter, was arrested after a child confessed that he accidentally shot his grandmother while playing with a shotgun and fled to avoid punishment.
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England blushing over London raid sparks mixed reactions
London officials and provincial papers criticize the handling of a raid on a small outlaw nest. They question the use of soldiers and horse artillery amid police action and note doubts about the alleged gang’s American links.
Senator Young Backs Oregon Primary Law in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa January 5 Senator Young of Iowa declares support for enactment of the Oregon primary law by the Iowa legislature. He frames the senatorial issue as Iowa and the Mississippi valley versus New England on free trade in agricultural products and urges Iowa voters to have a voice on the question.
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Balloon linked to missing Hildebrandt passes over Sweden
Berlin reports a balloon identified with the German airman Hildebrandt, missing since December 29, flown over Hoegenass Sweden last night. No passengers observed. Cecil Grace’s cap and glasses found, linking them to the missing person identified.
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Governor Marshall Sets Tone For Reform Campaign
Indianapolis January 5 Governor Marshall urged vigilance against false friends and urged reform. He warned that those who promise a good time have hidden motives and that honest public service is underfunded. He backed direct nominations and referenda and called for repealing county option and enacting a direct primary law.
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Federal anti trust suit targets 13 trans Atlantic carriers
The United States filed suit in the circuit court under the Sherman act against 13 principal trans Atlantic carriers. The government says these lines control about 90 percent of the traffic between the United States and Europe and seeks remedies to pro rate business across the border. The action marks a major antitrust enforcement effort in a sector with global reach.
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Deaths of Senator Elkins and Stephen B Elkins
Intimate friends announce the funeral for Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia will be Sunday, with interment at Maplewood Cemetery near Halliehurst. Born in 1841 in Perry county Ohio, Elkins rose from New Mexico attorney general to U S attorney, congressman, and close ally of Blaine, amassing a vast fortune before his death after a long illness in Washington.
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Gore carries point in land bribery case
Washington details show Senator Gore pressed to have Senator La Follette testify before the house special investigation committee. La Follette said Gore told him in May that Jake Hannon of Lawton Oklahoma offered money to oppose the McMurray Indian lag contracts. Gore aimed to prove the bribery claim before his senate floor disclosure.
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Aviator's Cap Recovered Off Belgian Coast
A dispatch from Brussels reports an aviator's cap and glasses, likely Cecil Grace's, were found at sea off Mariakerke on the Belgian coast. Also noted are Taft's irrigation report to Congress and Massachusetts Governor Foss's inauguration.
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Commercial Court for Business Men Established in New York
The New York Chamber of Commerce decided to establish a commercial court for voluntary settlement of merchant disputes. The court will hear all disputes among board members and its judgments will be as effective as those of the supreme court. It aims to expedite settlements often delayed for years in regular courts.
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Quake Rumors Say Two Towns Buried by Tremor
A report from St. Petersburg dated January 5 cites unconfirmed rumors that the towns of Przhevalsk and Pishpek, each with about eight thousand inhabitants, were destroyed by yesterday's earthquake and that a lake formed where Przhevalsk stood.
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Millionaire reformer Barber leads anti freight rate push
Special Correspondent reports Ohio millionaire C. Barber president of Diamond Match protests pending railroad freight rate increases. Barber writes Congress criticizing rate plans and argues railroads seek dividends on invested capital. He questions government alignment with Wall Street and calls Hepburn bill a travesty while urging lower freight costs. (Continued on Page Four)
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Beveridge to Make Plea to Oust Lorimer
Senator Beveridge of the elections committee will offer a minority report on the Lorimer case and deliver a speech urging the Senate to declare Lorimer's election illegal.
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No Quorum in Senate Delays Canvass and Adkins as Dry Speaker
Springfield Illinois January 5 due to no quorum in the senate no canvassing of state vote occurred. The house confirmed minor appointments as out with Oglesby in the senate. Adkins, a dry man, was named speaker after a pro liquor coalition negotiation and pledged separate wet and dry committees to handle related bills.
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