Clark asserts tariff revision stance against Payne and Roosevelt
Washington February 14 Champ Clark of Missouri Democratic candidate for speaker assailed the Republican tariff program. He accused Payne of seeking a vague maximum and minimum tariff and urged voters to avoid a “pig in a poke” choice. He labeled Roosevelt as not a Democrat and criticized Republican use of him as the official policy dispenser.
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Foraker Blames All On The Quitters
Washington reports Senator Foraker blames Ohio primary results on Taft forces. He claims low participation due to call wording, predicts Taft delegates will prevail. notes limited turnout won't reflect GOP strength and cites district outcomes in Sixth and Fifteenth. He says only one faction will attend the state convention.
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J. Ba. Ingenlaht Kare Hiideoinis
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Taft
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Dawes
Watt
Taft Enemies Pick Cannon and Gortelyou for Ticket
Washington, Feb 13. Antiadministration leaders marshal a tentative ticket with Joseph Cannon of Illinois for president and George Cortelyou of New York for vice president. The plan aims to bar Taft delegates from southern states and seat opponents in the Chicago convention, pending final action by New York allies and national committee play.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
George Cortelyou
New York
Murray Crane
Masaachusetts
Crane
New York City
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Chicago
Ohio
Taft
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National Committee
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Foraker Plans Independent Republican Ticket In Ohio
The article depicts Senator Foraker skipping Senate session while accusing loss of control over the Ohio Republican machine. Taft faction in the House shows exuberance as Foraker contemplates forming an independent GOP slate to challenge the party next fall, potentially aiding Democratic gains. Foraker refuses to discuss future plans.
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West Manchester Water Supply Poison Ties to Typhoid Epidemic
Dayton Ohio reports a typhoid fever outbreak in West Manchester caused by impure water from an old well. The epidemic has left multiple deaths and twenty people dangerously ill with more fatalities anticipated in the affected neighborhood.
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Dayton
Ohio
Favorable Report on Metzger Liability Bill
The Senate labor committee voted unanimously to recommend the Metzger liability bill, already passed by the house, despite opposition from the railroad lobby. The measure removes the fellow servant doctrine from railroad liability law, broadening potential claims.
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Senate Labor Committee
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Federal troops to Alaska amid unrest at Fairbanks
President Roosevelt orders federal troops to Fairbanks Alaska after Justice Department reports from U S Marshal Perry describe growing disorders tied to a mineral strike. Attorney General and the White House act on the alarming dispatches received today.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federa
Fairbanks
Alaska
Departments of Justice
United States
Marshall Perry
Pairbanks
Honaparte
White House
Aldrich Bill Backed as Feasible Emergency Currency Plan
The text notes support for Aldrich and his currency reform bill, arguing it offers the most feasible emergency note issuance plan amid global financial tension. It cites the President urging action this session and the necessity of passable financial legislation despite imperfect remodelling aims.
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Oninane House
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Ford Released After Circuit Court Proceedings
Fragmentary report from Chardon Ontario notes Ford being freed after multiple trials. The court indicated further proceedings may follow and referenced indictments tied to a Bourton bank in 1907. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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New York Unemployment Relief Plan Aims to Aid 176000 Men
New York outlines first step to employ 176000 unemployed men as a 6 percent target. Cabinet and board considerations include new subventions and enforceable measures to prevent failure. Agricultural figures record land planted with yields around 4 010 and property valued at 600.
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Militia to Receive New Army Rifle Under 1906 Ammunition
Acting Secretary announces the war department will equip 100000 militiamen with the Model 1908 rifle rechambered for 1906 ammunition. The gun’s distinctive cry is noted as part of the upgrade and marks a modernization of the force.
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Washington
Oliver
War Department
Investigation into Ohio school exam board charges
Columbus Ohio February 13 The Joint Committee led by Senator Sites will convene to investigate Meek gains charges against the State Board of School Examiners. Sixteen witnesses, mostly public wheel superintendents, will testify on alleged trafficking in school certificates. Senator Meck will be the first witness.
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Boy 7 Takes Fatal Wounding After Worries
In Chicago Keb, Robert M-iAult, a seven year old salesman for Ault Woodenware Manufacturing in Cincinnati, cut his throat in Lynch's bathroom. He was taken to the county hospital where attendants said the wound was fatal. Business worries are believed to have caused the act.
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Ault Woodenware Manufacturing — Company
Cincinnati
Lynch
Three cars turn back in New York Paris race
Albany reports the Thomas Soat and Dion arriving at noon while three other cars the Protos Moto r and Nandin are reportedly halted or abandoned believed to have quit the race. Sleeting roads rendered the routes treacherous with cars arriving late yesterday and no reports from those behind.
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Aldrich Bill Tied to Wall Street Fear of Panics
Alfred O Crozier of Wilmington, Delaware, in a Senate petition presented by Senator Tilman, opposes the Aldrich financial bill as a Wall Street tool. He warns it concentrates power in Morgan Rockefeller and Ryan to trigger or prevent panics and to widen currency supply for personal gain. Crozier cites recent panics as evidence and argues the bill would boost profits for railroad bondholders.
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Wilmington
Delaware
Senate
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Washington
Aldrich Financial Bil)l
Wall Street
Morgan
Rockefeller
Ryan
Alfred O Crozier
Whitington
Tilman
Wall Stret
Crozier
Oklahoma Plan Appeals 10 Bryan on Currency Reform
Bryan arrives for Lincoln day engagements and releases a statement outlining the Oklahoma plan to regulate banks and issue emergency currency. He advocates government notes to banks, a banking tax, stricter reserves, criminal penalties for insiders, and linking bank stability to broader anti speculation measures. He argues for immediate legislation and federal oversight to stabilize the banking system and deter risky loans.
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New York
United States
Raynor Blames the President for Panic
Weehington Feb 14 Senator Raynor of Maryland denounced the current banking system in the United States and charged the president with contributing to the panic by fighting predatory wealth. He said the currency bill will pass and urged root reforms, opposing a credit currency and a central bank.
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Maryland
Senate
United States
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