Congress hears Taft message as session nears end
Congress gave attention to Taft's message but few lawmakers signaled probable action before the March 4 close. Caleb Powers, Kentucky, elected after Goebel murder convictions, drew praise from Senator Bradley. Oaths were taken for Swanson, Terrell, and Young as new senators.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Taft
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Bradley
Supreme Court of the United States
Cannon
Pike County
Missouri
Justice Department Special Agents Investigate. Wickersham Replies
Investigated by Department of Justice special agents, the case is now with Attorney General Wickersham who declines to discuss it. Abernathy holds a presidential office with one year remaining in his term. The charges are not political in nature.
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Department of Justice
Wickersham
Abernathy
Fire in Evansville Causes 750000 Dollar Damage
A fire in Evansville Indiana today caused about 750000 dollars in damage mainly to the Fendrich Tobacco Co plant. A tobacco warehouse and several other buildings were destroyed.
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Evansville
Ind
Fendrich Tobacco Co
Taft to Preside Over Red Cross Meetings
In Washington D C delegates gather for the Sixth annual American Red Cross Association meeting at Continental Memorial Hall with President Taft presiding. Reports on war relief national relief and international relief boards will be heard. New York completes half a million dollar subscription toward a two million dollar endowment fund.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross Association
Continental Memorial Hall
Taft
New York
Best ranch property in the county advertised
An ad invites readers to inspect ranch property offered by Title Trust Co claiming best ranch facility in the county and urging attendance if interested.
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Trust Co
Census error sparks Glendive recount claim
Glendive residents demand a recount after the census bureau reported a population of 3,467. Local officials allege census agents overlooked the sheriff and all county jail prisoners, prompting fresh scrutiny and a club appeal.
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Glendive
Mont
Census Bureau
Commercial Club
Census returns from Arkansas and South Carolina
Washington DC December 6 census figures show Arkansas at 1,574,449 up 262,885 or 20 percent from 1900. South Carolina reaches 1,515,400 an increase of 175,084 or 16.3 percent since 1900.
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Washington, D. C
Arkansas
South Carolina
Public Appeal to Extend Roswell Vaughn Mail Route Hearing Sought
Residents and officials petition to delay the discontinuation of star route 67 330 from Vaughn to Roswell. Governor Mills and Chief Justice Pope urge Postmaster General Hitchcock to keep the route open until merits are reviewed. Community actions include donations for the Cemetery Association bazaar.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Washington, D. C
Roswell
Vaughn
Ion
Mills
Ato
William H. Pope
Freight Engine Explodes on Texas & Pacific Kill Two
A freight engine on the Texas & Pacific railroad exploded at Odessa near El Paso this morning, killing engineer William Oliver and the fireman and seriously injuring a brakeman. Oliver's body was blown about a hundred yards from the wreck.
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el Paso
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Odessa
Here
William Oliver
Roosevelt Seeks to Reassure Governor Baldwin
In New Haven Connecticut Roosevelt has sent multiple letters to Governor Elect Baldwin since the November election but the correspondence has been returned. The exchanges appear non definite and no formal notes have followed.
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New Haven
Conn
Dee. G
Roosevelt
Baldwin
Roswell route aid efforts prompt broad telegrams and appeals
Prominent citizens sent telegrams to Sol Luna and officials to back Roswell in maintaining the airmail route during its investigation. Ex Governor Hagerman asked Secretary Nagle to help extend time for study, while local officials seek support from congressmen and senators to ensure the route continues.
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Sol. Luna
Roswell
H. J. Hagerman
Charles A. Nagle
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Roy Wooster
Iowa
Switzer Visits Artesia for Brief Business Stop
H. A. Switzer arrived from Artesia last night on a short business visit.
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H. A. Switzer
Artesia
Judge Thornton Named U S Senator to Succeed McEnery
Baton Rouge Louisiana December 6 Judge J R Thornton of Alexandria elected United States senator to succeed the late Senator McEnery. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M E church met at Mrs Geo Zink's home with large attendance and visitors. A year in review led by Mrs Charles Brewster showed substantial good done by the society. Hostess assisted by Mrs Mary F Mason and Mrs John T McClure. Calendars for 1911 announced first meeting with Mrs Boellner January 6.
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Baton Rouge, la
J. R. Thornton
Alexandria
United States
Senator McEnery
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Geo. Zink
Charles Brewster
Mary F. Mason
John T. McClure
President's message outlines liberal foreign policy year
The President reports continued U.S. friendship with other nations and successful pacific settlements. He highlights the Hague arbitration of the Fisheries dispute with Great Britain, advances in U S Britain treaties, Liberia relief efforts, and Near and Far East diplomacy including Turkey Montenegro China and Hukuang loan developments.
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Permanent Court of the Hague
United States
Great Britain
Elihu Root
Peace Commission
Canada
Passamaquoddy Bay
Grand Mahan Channel
Turkey
Mehemet V
Bulgaria
Romania
Servia
Near East
Montenegro
Far East
China
Hankow
Canton
Yangtse Valley
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Pruit Co
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Wm. H. Pope
Roswell Realty & Investment Company
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J. W. Richards
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Sam Connell
Harry Thorne
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Frank Strickland
A. P. Cox
M. A. Finley
Hugh Morrow
Cemetery Association
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Sidney Prager
Gov. Baldwin
McCain Drug CO
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Price & Co
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Judge Thornton
Roswell High School
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