AFL to Consider Permanent Political Policy at Denver Convention
At the AFL annual gathering in Denver opening Monday two million members and over a million voters may push to amend the constitution to adopt a permanent political policy. Opponents led by Socialists and backed by Republicans doubt the federation can influence national politics, but a strong political stance is expected despite resistance to binding the organization to any policy.
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Gospers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Complexion of Congress and Taft Cabinet Surprises
United States election returns show Republicans leading with 216 seats to Democrats 175, with several districts extremely close and possible recounts. Cincinnati dispatch notes Taft will announce a cabinet March 4 led by Root as secretary of state and Hitchcock as postmaster general, with Wright and others in key positions yet unsettled.
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Elihu Root
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Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Frank Hitchcock
William Loeb, Jr
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
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James R. Garfield
Agriculture
James Wilson
Iowa
Commerce
Labor
Oscar S. Strauss
Fred W. Carpenter
California
Mr. Root
War Department
Philippines
Panama
Wright
Frank H. Hitchcock
Cortelyou
Hitchcock
War scare over in Paris crisis with Germany ends
The Paris dispute over German deserters from the French foreign legion, arrested at Casa Blanca, seems resolved. Germany appears ready to drop demands for release and to justify French soldiers accused of attacking a German consulate official. Austro-Hungary and Italy urged prudent conduct.
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France
Germany
Foreign Legion
Casa Blanca
Austro-Hungary
Italy
No More Cholera in Manila Reported
Manila reports the cholera epidemic seems stamped out as no new cases are recorded for hours. The city has been cleaned and police withdrawn from house to house inspections, returning to regular duties.
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A Millionaire Tramp Graces Auditorium Tonight
The public is invited to see Elmer Walters in A Millionaire Tramp at the Auditorium tonight. Critics praise the drama as a standout portrayal of the American vagabond and commend Walters for maintaining a high standard.
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Taft brothers plan December hunting trip at Texas ranch
Taft and his brother Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, owner of a 160000 acre Texas ranch near Taft, are reported to arrive in early December for a ten day hunting expedition. The ranch features a grand hunting lodge and abundant deer and wildlife.
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Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Texas
Violent German Earthquake Strikes Plauen
The 5 40 am quake shook Plauen with explosions and thunder like rumblings. Homes were badly damaged and residents fled to the streets in panic. Daily shocks have affected the area for a week as medicinal springs rose fifteen degrees.
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Germany
Roosevelt for Senator and Possible Senate Seat
Washington reports that President Roosevelt may succeed Senator Platt in the Senate. Some say he would not be averse to a senatorial role after March 4, though he has avoided seeking office and fears possible criticism of his successor. He believes Taft shares essential views, reducing antagoni sm risk, but has never shown a clear desire for the job.
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Roosevelt
Platt
Senate
Mr. Taft
Solemn City Council Session Documents Weathered Heat
Five aldermen attended the last night session as the city hall heat failed and the room resembled a refrigerator. The notes cover routine business, a formal dispute over damages from a grade change at the Bannock hotel corner, and the approval of numerous bills including police, city attorney, street work, and cement seats. Mayor Loux announced patrolman nominations and sexton reports eight funerals for the month.
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New
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Sexton
John Ellis
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G. E. Jones
Ro Johnston
Geo. W. McConkey
Thos
F. Terrell
J. M. Bistline
J. F. Murray
Heer
Ruebelman & Son
M. Loux
J. C. Martin
J. ¢. Chilson
E. G. Houde
A. W. Service
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John Fusz
T. D. Gilmore
T. H. Kane
J. FF. Murray
Hean Hardware Co
Claud Bistline
City Engin
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Kistline Lumber Co
Taft Victory Margin in Idaho 15000 Brady Ahead 7900
Boise Idaho November 6 Special Chairman B F O Neil of the Republican state committee released a statement praising Taft s large national majority and a sweeping Idaho win across the state ticket The message notes a strong Republican legislature and predicts continued prosperity and Roosevelt era policies The letter also credits campaign discipline and asks for continued party support with the closing sign off from B F O Neill and Sam O Neill
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Wee
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Oneida
Owyhee Teeee
Twin Falls Soo
Washington
the Tribune
Barney O'Neil
United States
Idaho
Grand Old Party
Bliss Electrical school fire injures no one
About 150 students fled through smoke from the Bliss Electrical school in North Takoma as flames consumed the building. Most escaped in night clothes but lost belongings. several jumped from second story windows. Loss estimated at about sixty thousand dollars.
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Bliss Electrical School
Takoma
Bank Wrecker Is Sentenced in New York Court
Charles W. Morse, director and former controlling owner of the National Bank of North America, was sentenced to fifteen years for misapplication of bank funds. Alfred H. Curtis, bank president, received clemency with suspended sentence. Morse faces immediate imprisonment, Curtis’s fate stayed ten days, while wives of the defendants reacted with distress in court.
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Charles W. Morse
America
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Morse
Curtis
Mrs. Morse
Turf Cafe Sold to New Operators on West Center
C Garvin sold the Turf cafe on West Center street to W B Williams of Portello and Fred West of Ogden. West has run a lunch counter on South Main street for two months and will continue the eatery’s white-catered business with a merchant's lunch daily at noon.
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West Center Street
W. 8. Williams
Poratello
Fred West
Ogden
Blue Cafe
West
South Main Street
Garvin
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