Reciprocity Debate Shapes Congress At Odds Over Statehood
Washington May 15 The race for action in a stalled Congress grows as Democrats in the House seek terms for recess only after the Senate commits to leaving certain bills alive. The reciprocity bill looms with 47 senators in favor and 42 against. names include Brown Burton Crane Cullom Kenyon Lodge Lorimer Penrose Poindexter Root Works for the bill, Bailey Simmons Foster among the opposed. Arizona and New Mexico statehood measures face pressure amid recall controversy in Arizona constitution. The Lorimer election case remains under reinvestigation by the Senate with calls for clear rules on future senatorial elections.
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Senate
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Burton
Crane
Cullom
Kenyon
Lodge
Lorimer
Penrose
Poindexter
Root and
Le Shar in Custody Over Stock Schemes At Denver
J B La Shar alias J C Brown arrested in Marshalltown at Denver authorities request. Indictments allege sale of Red Cloud Gold Mining stock and two other schemes with intent to defraud. he sold 7200 shares at 1 dollar each, with initial payments in cash, while also tied to Gilpin Hurricane Gold Mining. President Taft's wife suffers nervous trouble while he tours Marsburg.
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Marshalltown
Denver
Stor’ Sles
J. B. la Shar
J. C. Brown
la Shar
la Shar Investment Company
Arizona
United States
Thomas Ward
Gilpin Hurricane Gold Mining Company
Colorado
Ta Shar
San Francisco
Red Cloud Gold Mining Company
Oskaloosa
Kidnaping Guilty Plea Expected In Las Vegas Case
Las Vegas New Mexico May 15 The court may hear pleas of guilty from That Will Rogers and Joe Wiggins in the Waldo Rogers kidnapping case at the May term of the district court with today’s session anticipated.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Will Rogers
Joe Wiggins
Little Waldo Rogers
District Court
Taft Opposes Judicial Recall Reform Debate
New York May 15 President Taft spoke against the recall of judges during a reform conference. He argued the plan would not empower judges or improve criminal law enforcement. He warned it would demean court authority and invite demagoguery, urging respect for seasoned judges and stable procedure.
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New York
Taft
Great Britain
United States
England
Mexico City Faces Rebel Attack Fears Amid Riot Prep
In Mexico City on May 15, a large portion of the garrison patrolled outskirts to deter rebels while others stood by to assist police if a riot broke out in the downtown area. Authorities ordered saloons closed at 2 pm as precaution. The predicted rebel attack and student demonstration did not occur, though vigilance remains high and self defense measures grow. An American colony committee has begun preliminary steps toward organization, though not unanimously supported.
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Mexico City
Tlalpam
San Angel
Ajuzcu Mountain
Jlaken
Branding with hot irons shocks St Louis case
Wial Saffron, 26, says Samuel Frenn and Charles Aboud conspired to brand him with red hot irons. Frenn admits burning him. Aboud denies involvement. They allege Saffron pursued Frenn’s wife, and he was lured to 6987 Wells Ave for a supposed business talk. Saffron was bound and burnt on the basement floor. two crosses burned into his flesh amid threats.
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St. Louis
Frenn
Saffron
Elias Saffron
Aboud
Wells Avenue
Wear Flower for Mother
New York May 15. National Congress of Mothers marks two years of work with a world wide Mother s Day tribute. Governors in almost every state issue proclamations urging observance.
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New York
National Congress of Mothers
France
Misi Island
Oklahoma bank guaranty tests in court
Oklahoma's bank deposit guaranty system will be challenged in court as fiscatory, John Dietz convicted of first degree murder in Cameron. life sentence with wife and son acquitted. Belgian Congo capsized boats near Lokandu. 30 dead. New York law on Sunday liquor selling not enforced. Mayor Gaynor notes. Supreme Court urged to decide Standard Oil and tobacco cases quickly. Ward liner Merida sinking by Admiral Farragut causes estimated 32 million loss. Gilmour wins aeroplane race Shoreham to Roedean. ten miles. Senator Kenyon receives many copies requests for Sherman act amendment bill. support broad.
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Oklahoma
John Dietz
Cameron Cham
Kwalaba
Lokandu
Belgian Congo
New York
Gaynor
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Merida
Admiral Farragut
Graham Gibmour
Oscar Morrison
Shoreham
Roedean
England
Gilmour
Find Gold at Fulton Mo
Well diggers on the H. Bybee farm four and a half miles south of Fulton strike a vein of gold ore at eighty feet. A geologist in Fulton reports the ore assays eight dollars per ton. The diggers were led by John Fowler, a prospector with over twenty years in western gold fields.
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Fulton, Mo
H. Bybee
Fulton
John Fowler
Funeral for Mrs Al W Craig and son held in Lyons
The funeral at the First Presbyterian church in Lyons on May 15 was conducted by Pastor Rev J G Clark with assistance from Rev A S Buell of the Methodist church. A large crowd attended from Lyons and neighboring towns Pender and Oakland. Both mother and son were buried in the same grave.
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Lyons
Neb
al W. Craig
First Presbyterian Church
J. G. Clark
A.S. Buell
Methodist Church
Pender
Oakland
Drainage District 48 and 59 Orders and Bond Approvals
Board actions authorize reappointments for drainage district 48 and set completion targets for ditch 48 by December 1, 1911 with contract letting on June 14, 1911. McDonald named engineer with a $50,000 bond. Similar steps for ditch 59 and 62 with sections and June 14 letting. County banks’ deposit bonds approved. Board adjourned to June 20, 1911 and directed feasibility work on district 40 extensions with multiple survey points and route notes. Cons A Root, County Auditor.
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F. A. McDonald
H. Hanson
J. A. Mathiesen
Motion County
J. J Porta
E. W. Vandersten
Motion
Notics
E. H. Hansen
J. A. Mathieson
First National Bank
Armstrong
Towa
Bank of
Estherville
Board of Supervisors
Swan Lake Township
Emmet County
Lincolln Township
Lincoln Township
Main B
A. Root
Right Kind of Help Foley Kidney Pills Ad
Ad copy states Foley Kidney Pills furnish the right kind of help to neutralize and remove poisons causing backache headaches nervousness and other kidney and bladder ailments cited by H. Williams.
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Foley
H. Williams
Dominican Lotteries and Royal Prizes Structure
The Dominican Republic runs lotteries in major towns with municipal oversight. Seventy percent goes to prizes, five percent to streets and roads, and the remainder funds hospitals, schools, fire departments, and charities. Also notes Franklin's London press of 1726, Ramage press, preserved in Washington.
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London
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