Taft S Suggestions Amuse Some Senators In Washington
Washington reports show 44 Republican and 11 Democratic senators attended as Taft urged tariff revision only, provoking amused smiles. House Republicans applauded when the message was read. A new tariff bill faces introduction tomorrow after appointing a Ways and Means member. The session opened calmly with seat drawing, and Cannon announced key committees. Only five committees will be named now, with others following later. A new plan limits Minority Leader Clark’s influence, prompting Democrats to resist the change and vote 135 to 1 against approving minority appointments.
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First Uprising Starts in Cuba
Havana March 16 A sergeant and seven privates of the rural guard at Vueltas Santa Clara province mutinied and fled with horses and arms. They intend to start an uprising and are pursued by a strong detachment of rural guard from nearby garrisons.
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Key Men Strike Five Thousand To Quit In Paris
A general strike of the post office department was declared after a meeting of 5,000 members of the General Association of Post Telegraphing Employers. A riot at the central office followed, with police preventing further damage as orders went out to withdraw all operators in the telegraphic bureau. The move targets Secretary Simyan and Poor Service, with broad impact across telegraph, telephone, and mail branches.
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Charges brought against Castro in Venezuela court
Caracas reports in the high federal court of Venezuela suits filed against M Castro former president now in Europe for complicity in the February 1907 murder of General Antonio Paredes and several revolutionary aides. Paredes and companions died as prisoners of war. Oliver elected to fill Knox term in Harrisburg.
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Taft Urges Swift Consideration of New Tariff Bill
President Taft asks Congress to convene an extra session to revise the Dingley tariff. He cites rising production costs and revenue shortfalls, warns that the current plan fails to cover expenditures, and urges rapid, thorough action on a new tariff bill, noting the inaugural guidance and a possible new revenue source.
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Taft backs Cannon influence in tariff fight
Washington reports Taft aligned with Speaker Cannon and ally Aldrich Dalzell and Paylor to push tariff revision. The piece notes Taft’s stance contrasts with insurgents, cites Hitchcock as emissary, and cites mixed signals about House rules reform and tariff timing amid Democratic opposition and Republican ambitions.
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Appointment of Charleston customs chief ends with Durant
Washington March 16 President Taft named Edward W Durant Jr to the post of collector of customs at Charleston D C after a lengthy contest over Dr William D Cram The selection ends with Durant a white man taking the place
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Tommyrot and politics mix in House fray headlines
Washington March 16. Amid stormy sessions the House passed a Fitzgerald rule change 211 to 172, limiting czar claims by Clark while allowing minority preference on motions. Several amendments aim to calendar unanimity and protect the calendar, shaping future floor action.
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Charges the jury guard attorney general
Nashville March 16 Judge Hart began his charge to the jury in the Cooper Sharp trial over the Carmack murder case. Attorney General McCain closed for the state then friends gathered to congratulate him as he was escorted home.
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Hegeman Must Stand Trial for Perjury
Albany reports that the New York Court of Appeals ruled that John R. Hegeman, president of Metropolitan Life Insurance, must face trial on perjury charges over alleged false statements in the 1915 annual report filed with the state Insurance Superintendent.
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Congress Summary and Obituary Notice From Yesterday
Yesterday in Congress Washington March 16 summary of Senate and House activity. Senate read president proclamation for an extra session of the 61st Congress and formed a committee to notify the president. Senator Stevenson of Wisconsin sworn in. House re elected Joseph G Cannon as Speaker amid rule changes debate. Adjourned 5 27 p m. George Thorndike Angell famed humane advocate dies aged 86. President nominates Edward D Winslow of Illinois as consul general at Stockholm.
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Austria Quietly Plans to Seize Belgrade Says Liberal
Paris dispatch notes La Liberal claims a reliable source reports Austria has prepared to occupy Belgrade, the Serbian capital, for three days as a path to resolve the current international crisis. The notice cites imminent military moves and Austrian diplomacy pressing for a decisive act.
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