Idaho Legislature Vows Remains Open After Veto Fallout
Boise Idaho January 30 Special The legislature may not adjourn tonight as joint resolutions passed in both houses require reconsideration in the senate. Governor Hawley vetoed the tax bill prompting a remedial measure to be drafted as an amendment to the state board of equalization appropriation. A 100 percent valuation plan failed 35 to 22 in the house with one Democrat voting with Republicans. The revised bill faces senate review with likely passage in the house this afternoon.
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Idaho adjourns Legislature as revenue act remains unchanged
Idaho lawmakers adjourn at 6 pm after a tense session. Governor Hawley vetoed house bill 31, provoking strong GOP opposition. House Republicans plan to push remedial legislation, including amendments to house bill 35 to fund experts and adjust property classifications and bank assessments.
Senate adjournment and education bill move in Boise
The Idaho Senate met yesterday at three. The body concurred with the House to adjourn at six this evening. Senators Pagmire and Kerne introduced a resolution aimed at consolidating all educational institutions, with the measure passing in a 9 to 0 vote.
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Senate
House
Pagmire
Kerne
Darrow Indicted In McNamara Case Bribery Probe
Los Angeles January 30 two months of suspense end as the county grand jury returns two indictments against Clarence S Darrow noted union labor attorney charging bribery in the McNamara dynamiting trial bribery counts name Robert Bain first juror and George N Lockwood Venice man plus Bert Franklin detective linked to the alleged bribe money with February trial set for Franklin.
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Clarence
Darrow
McNamara
Robert Bain
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
George N. Lockwood
Bert Franklin
Bain and
Lockwood
Indictments Hover Over Darrow Case as Franklin Rumor Circulates
In Los Angeles on January 30, it remained uncertain if indictments against Clarence Darrow will be issued. Rumors spread that Burt H. Franklin yielded new details to the grand jury about alleged jury bribing, but neither Franklin nor prosecutors confirmed. Prosecutors, eager for swift action, anticipate further startling developments as they continue to probe the dynamiting conspiracy.
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Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
Burt H. Franklin
McNamara
Franklin
Darrow
Earl Rodgers
Rodgers
Ford
Lorimer Back on Stand in Illinois Senate Inquiry
The Lorimer investigation resumes with Lorimer testifying on political conditions in Illinois during 1908 and 1909. He says only he could command enough Democratic votes to win as a Republican candidate. Afterward, William A. Kanally will be called as a witness. Lorimer cites hostility from the Chicago Tribune and the McCormick family.
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Washington
Lorimer
Illinois
William A. Kanally
Chicago Tribune
McCormick
Bombs Thrown at Viceroy Residence in Tien Tain
Bombs were thrown at the residence of the viceroy and the commanding general at Tien Tain this morning. The attempt to destroy the houses and occupants failed, and several arrests were made.
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London
Tien Tain
Western states win halt on twine price rise
Nine western state rail commissioners and shippers forced removal of binder twine from a February 16 price increase list. Railroads must maintain the existing gold rate on twine as a result of the agreement.
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Chicago
Colonel Watterson Attacks Wilson in Final Statement
Washington and Trenton report Colonel Henry Watterson argues that nominating Wilson would harm democracy and challenges Wilson to prove claims about a campaign fund. He accuses Wilson of secrecy and denounces his policy and literary bureau. Wilson replies that he has no comment and laments a lost friendship.
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Henry Watterson
Democracy
Woodrow Wilson
Watterson
Wilson
Thomas F. Ryan
Ryan
Colonel Watterson
Carnegie
Harvey
Manhattan Club
Trenton
Federal grand jury summons AFL leaders in funds probe
Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor and Harry H. Fiather cashier of Riggs National Bank were summoned to testify February 1 before the Indianapolis grand jury. Subpoenas require production of cancelled checks and disbursement records from April 23, 1911, to January 26, 1912. Morrison said he would publish federation accounts. Gompers welcomed Indianapolis records review while Miller declined to discuss indictments or possible summonses.
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American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Gompers
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Washington
Frank Morrison
Harry H. Fiather
Riggs National Bank
Federation
McNamara Defense Fund
Federal Grand Jury
Morrison
New York
Grand
Darrow
Los Angeles
United States
Miller
Federation of Labor
Grand Jury
National Labor
McNamara
Stubbs Sees Roosevelt. Conference Sparks Nomination Talk
Kansas Governor Stubbs met with Theodore Roosevelt in New York and voiced belief Roosevelt will be the next president. Roosevelt declined to comment as observers note Abbott of Outlook doubts Roosevelt seeks the nomination.
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Stubbs
Kansas
Roosevelt
Trenton
Lyman B. Abbott
Outlook
King and Queen arrive at Gibraltar on return to England
King George and Queen arrive in Gibraltar aboard the steamer Medina on the return voyage to England. The steamer’s flag flies at half mast for the funeral of the Duke of Fife in Egypt. The reception program is shortened due to the king’s brother in law.
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George
Medina
England
Om of Fife
Egypt
Thirteen Escape Bannock County Jail Break News
Thirteen prisoners escaped from Bannock county jail between 11 30 and 1 00 with a hack saw. Two were recaptured by later today, including a man held for a crime against nature and a bootlegging suspect. Miss Florence Elliott raised the alarm, but most fugitives fled the area. Sheriff and police search continue.
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Florence Elliott
Aaron Elliott
Bannock Eee — Trust Company
North Seventh Avenue
Miss Elliott
Court House
Virginia
Kane
Tribune
Cooper
Murders Reported Nightly in Mukden Press
A letter from a missionary cited by Peking recounts systematic raids on homes of prominent reform supporters in Mukden. Consular reports back accounts of scores of nightly killings, robber bands on roads into Harbin, and executions for unpaid ransom.
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Mukden
Peking
Revolutionary Party
Harbin
Rieh
Manchuria
Less Than Cost of Subsistence Arises in Steel Trust Hearing
Washington reports Louis D. Brandeis testified at the steel trust hearing that 65 percent of United States Steel workers in Pittsburg earn less than the annual bare cost of subsistence for a Pittsburg family. He cited Associated Charities data estimating $768 yearly for a family of five.
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Washington
United States Steel Company
Pittsburg
Louis D. Brandeis
Steel Trust
Associated Charities
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down water power law
The Wisconsin supreme court ruled the law to vest state ownership of water powers previously held by corporations and individuals unconstitutional. It said the measure misinterpreted the state's interest in navigable waterways and its capacity to manage them.
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Madison
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Democratic tariff bill passed by House in January session
Washington reports the Democratic steel tariff bill was approved by the House late yesterday and sent to the Senate. The bill will be referred to the finance committee for hearings before any further action.
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HOUSE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Maude White Marries William J Parker in Mandan
Maude J. White sister of Chief Bender and sister of the Athletics pitcher wed William J. Parker a garter blood Indian in Mandan North Dakota today. The ceremony took place in Bismarck area ceremonies with local officials in attendance.
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Maude J. White
Chief Bender
The
Athletics
William J. Parker
Mandan
North Dakota
Window security and possible escape method described
The article notes a wire screening over each window, fastened from the outside with pins driven into brick walls. It suggests escape from the inside is unlikely due to the pins’ placement and the need for access from outside. The discovery implies delivery or escape might occur without alerting those on site.
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