Francis E Baker Named to Seventh Circuit by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt selected Indiana Supreme Court justice Francis E Baker for the Seventh United States Circuit seat covering Indiana and Illinois. The White House announced the choice after cabinet deliberations, with Attorney General's strong recommendation noted. Indications of support from Indiana figures followed, while local reaction centered on Baker awaiting official confirmation and potential Indiana vacancy replacements.
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Career profile of a Indiana legal figure and judge
The narrative traces a legal career starting with study and public service in Indiana and Michigan. It details education at Indiana State University and the University of Michigan, then admission to a Goshen law practice with family ties. The firm evolved to Baker & Miller under judicial appointments, handling major water rights cases and representing Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway in northern Indiana.
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Cool and Brave Girl Averts Panic in School Fire
In Chicago a 13 year old girl Ethel Barker kept 200 children calm by playing a two step on a piano as smoke filled Lincoln School corridors. She led them to safety after being twice blocked by smoke, then escaped with difficulty to the first floor. Other items report fires at Lick mine near Lykens and losses in Three Oaks Michigan Huntington West Virginia regions.
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Philippine tariff bill moves through Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee adopted a Philippine tariff plan and sent it to Democrats. The full committee met to hear War Department briefings and discuss rates with Col Edwards noting American preference in canned goods. Payne's bill outlines revenue for the Philippine islands and sets duties and tonnage taxes on imports and vessels. Democrats were notified and the measure heads to a House vote after a brief debate under a special rule.
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Murderous assault on Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis shocks Washington
Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis, a prominent dressmaker, was found grievously injured in her room with a fractured skull and severed ear. Detectives pursue a unknown assailant. robbery appears unlikely as a pocketbook of greenbacks remained on the table. The attack, believed committed with a piano stool, occurred while she slept. she remains in critical condition at Garfield Hospital.
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Philippine tariff bill debate and House actions
In Washington the ways and means committee leaders met to discuss the Philippine tariff bill amid party divisions. House actions included payroll expansion for minority aides, continuation of the Moody committee, and resolutions to permit committee sittings and printing. Former Speaker Grow spoke about prospective Philippine legislation.
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Boston Democrats win mayoralty and control in city vote
Boston voters backed Gen. Patrick A. Collins for mayor over Thomas N. Hart by the largest plurality in 25 years, amplifying Democratic control of city government. Democrats also carried street, school panel seats, and most wards amid strong license support.
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Fights with Filipinos Killed Troop Losses Reported
Thousands flee Batangas as Gen Beil cites major engagement at Labo Camarines. Three Americans killed in the assault, with higher enemy losses feared. Troop H First Cavalry says ten insurgents died before the remainder retreated. Elsewhere patrols report Nagpartian clash with eleven rebels killed. Also mentions Patterson habeas corpus ruling and Panay island elections.
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The Nicaragua Protocol
The Managua agreement between United States Minister Merry and Nicaragua’s foreign minister is a protocol not a treaty. It defines in advance the type of treaty Nicaragua would sign with the United States if the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is ratified. A similar arrangement is or will be made with Costa Rica to secure canal rights on the San Juan river, potentially under Costa Rican sovereignty.
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Mor gan Introduces Nicaragua Canal Bill for 180 Million
Senator Morgan today proposed a Nicaragua canal bill totaling 180 million dollars with 5 million immediately available. A US eight member board plus the secretary of war as president would oversee the canal belt, with 4,000 dollar salaries for each board member and 3,000 dollars for chief and assistant engineers per division.
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Transport Egbert Arrives At Naga For Manila Voyage
The Egbert arrives at Na on its Seattle to the Philippines run with freight and passengers. It will be used to bring short-term soldiers to the United States from Manila-bound service.
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Nicaragua President Donates Land on Ometepe Island
Managua Dec decree by President Zelaya donates about 100000 square yards of land on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua for use as a sanatorium for canal laborers.
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Tetanuc Serum Charge Against St Louis Bacteriologist
The tetanus inquiry in St Louis opened its second session in Mayor Wells's office. Martin Schmidt, assistant city bacteriologist, testified Dr Amand Ravold ordered distribution of serum from horse Jim, shot for tetanus, claiming it safe since Sept 29 drawing. Schmidt said the serum was poisonous and unfit for humans, and known to be unsafe, yet he proceeded. He also stated the serum was sent to physicians untested on guinea pigs and kept unlabeled in the icebox with dates inferred by a janitor.
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Bitter attack on Army Hospital System by Dr Reed in Marion
Dr Charles A L Reed of Cincinnati, retiring AMA president, blasts the army medical department before northern Ohio physicians, citing a commandant who defied sanitations rules, causing 12 000 invalidations and nearly a thousand deaths among 53 000 troops. He urges congressional action to fix accountability and restore medical authority.
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Noted speakers at 25th Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston December 14 The Boston Merchants Association celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary at the Vendome with four nationally prominent speakers. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith spoke on Reciprocity to the Japanese minister Takahira, Senator Marcus A Hanna advocated Ship Subsidy, and Henry Watterson of Kentucky discussed Kentucky and Massachusetts. Many state leaders attended the event at tables alongside these principal guests.
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