Congress for Improvement Spurns the Pork Barrel Critique
The seventh annual National rivers and harbors congress opened with 3600 delegates in Washington. President Taft spoke and Senator De La Barra described Vera Cruz harbor work. Joseph Ransdell defended the group’s meritorious bills and urged regular annual appropriations and a continuing contract system to ensure stable progress. He called for public ownership of terminal properties and framed the slogan as a national policy rather than a single project.
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Porkchops climbing up and price outlook changes
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports pork and pork product prices edging higher again, though Armour & Company disputes Omaha price increases as local and seasonal factors. They say Chicago prices set the national trend and expect only slight rises, with beef largely unchanged and no major surge planned.
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Armour & Company
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William J Bryan labeled in British politics
United Press report from Lakdon Dee describes Conservative leader Thorapypella- Hon being dubbed the "William J Bryan" in the wake of a now certain decisive defeat as the general election approaches. The piece notes Labour gains and shifts in the political landscape.
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Yerkes Estate Ancillary Executor Issued Citations
Surrogate Cohran directs publication service to Owsley, Chicago based ancillary executor, to answer Mrs. Mary Adelaide Yerkes allegations. She alleges mismanagement of New York estate bonds totaling billions in value pledged with Speyer Co Bank of America and Central Trust.
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Charles T. Yerkes
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Chiccano Consolidated Traction Company
Chicago Railways Company
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Central Trust Company
Trust Company
Balfour Faces Leadership Pressure as Liberal Lead Grows
The third consecutive push targets Balfour as Unionist leader. A referendum offer on protective tariffs is seen as his major blunder. Liberals and allies seem poised to widen their edge beyond a 124 vote majority, amid polling trends and constituency results. The coalition holds 162 seats, one more than in the last parliament, indicating a tighter race ahead. Hartford and Tyner family appeal to release a Deed held captive on a whaling voyage, with a letter noting Tyner’s western trek and last contact two months ago.
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No Dildadts for Boys in Chicago Schools War
Windy City fathers protest Chicago boys sewing pink muslin dresses as a sign of “rough and virile mannerism.” Ella Flagg Young, superintendent, orders safer substitutes like marble bags and carpenter aprons. Senate panel in Washington debates scope of police third term investigation resumes with a new resolution.
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War on Monopolies Resolution Introduced by Sterling
Hon. John A Sterling of Illinois introduces a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to prevent and suppress monopolies, stating Congress now has some power but far short of what is needed. The measure aims to regulate monopolies across states and within states, as states lack consistent action against corporations. The proposal, labeled Article XVII, awaits Judiciary Committee consideration in Washington.
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Rebels Triumph in Western Chihuahua Amid Shifting Fronts
United Press reports rebel forces victorious in attacks on several small towns in western Chihuahua and in control of the region west of Rinlaa. Insurgent maneuvers around San Andreas expected daily as government troops encamp near Rinlaa. fighting light with reported heavy losses elsewhere. John J Sullivan arrives in Chicago for vaudeville engagement and comments on boxing scandal. December wheat area and condition data released by the Agriculture Department show winter wheat sowing up 2 percent from fall estimates and current conditions at 82.5 on December 2, with four points above last year.
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Department of Agriculture
Stoner In Distress Off Atlantic City
A report from Atlantic City describes a steamer in distress near the Little Box harbor life-saving station. The vessel ran hard aground amid a fierce storm, with observers noting extreme danger and high surf as efforts continued to determine her position and condition.
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Washington Senators Accused of Overtime Spying
Three Walton Sitten Senators are accused of working overtime to keep colleagues in the dark about their secret activity. Senators Smoot of Utah, Overman of North Carolina, and Hoover of Idaho allegedly met early and kept secretaries and clerks busy drafting wills and speeches to influence the president. The story portrays friction over disclosure and hints at heated exchanges with Depew as the speaker condemns the covert planning.
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New York Papers View President Taft Speech
Washington morning papers widen the President Taft message coverage noting a straightforward, patriotic tone but questioning responsiveness to public needs. Editorials compare it to the prior administration while stressing support for a legislative program and caution about conservative limits.
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Champ Clark Analyzes The Landslide And Its Causes
Champ Clark surveys the 1912 landslide and Republican split in Congress, attributing the Democratic rise to Taft administration dissatisfaction and tariff reform backlash. He predicts Democratic victory in November and discusses party unity, living costs, and calls for reform.
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Progressive and Conservative Strife in National Policy Debate
A fragmented discourse argues the balance between progressive and conservative forces within national policy. The speaker urges measured amendments to improve the law while avoiding reckless changes, emphasizing honor and welfare of the country and the need for both conservative and progressive viewpoints to shape lawful reform.
Packer Receives Farewell as Telegraph Manager
Community records show M S Graynel la Packer bidding farewell to longtime telegraph office in town. Packer led the wire line instrumentation division and managed the New York to New Jersey route, praised for steady service and leadership amidst changes.
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Diplomatic strains rise as admiral withdraws school invitations
A chaotic report details strained relations over visits to Japanese warships, prompting Admiral Yoshiro to withdraw invitations from school children. It cites a looming diplomatic challenge and a push by officials to obtain testimony, with mentions of the Great Lakes Towing Company and Pittsburgh Breamnhie figures amid a broader political row.
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Fire and political turmoil shadow late 19th century reports
An 1890s dispatch details calls for Cappes removal amid reform debates in Congress, plus a major urban fire that devastates the Thomymon house. One family member perishes, another dies in hospital, and several residents escape as flames engulf upper floors.
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