Borah Emerges as Key Figure in Republican Reorganization
Washington reports a growing push to reorganize the Republican party with Senator Borah of Idaho at the forefront. He plans a dozen speeches in the South starting Lincoln's Birthday, signaling a progressive tilt and potential shakeup of party leadership across states including Mississippi and Wisconsin, with cautious support from La Follette and others.
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Man Suffers Memory Lapse After Trip With Sweetheart
James L. Shepherd of Glen Shepherd is reported to have lost memory for a week while away from home with his parents and Elizabeth Kirwin, 24, of Glen Shepherd. He recalls nothing from boarding a Middletown train to Glendale until he woke in a hotel lobby.
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M. A. Daugherty Among Those Roomed For Cabinet
Irish Catholics arranged names of candidates linked to cabinet positions with M. A. Daugherty among those considered. The report lists various figures in discussions about potential appointments and the influence of Catholic members in high government roles.
Michael Will Be Urged For Cabinet
Irish Catholics push for a seat in President elect Wilsons cabinet names linked include Senator James A OGorman New York Governor E F Dunne of Illinois Lt Governor Martin H Glynn of New York former Governor Francis W Higgins of Rhode Island Mayor John F Fitzgerald of Boston Lt Governor Walsh of Massachusetts Michael A Daugherty of Ohio to present case to Governor Wilson at Trenton within days.
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Dems drop plan for Philippine independence bill
Washington reports that Democratic leaders have abandoned their plan to pass independence legislation for the Philippines this session after President Taft's New York address opposing the Jones Bill. Leaders, in talks with President-elect Wilson, faced uncertainty about pushing the measure now.
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Riker propones grand banks jetty to block Labrador current
New York January 20 engineer Carroll Livingstone Riker has proposed a gigantic obstructive jetty across the Grand Banks to choke the Labrador current and allow the Gulf Stream to prevail. He estimates a cost under 20 million dollars and suggests a buoyant asphalted cable device to rest on the sea bed and build up heavy deposits over time. The plan would require a congressional commission and, after studies, possible international action.
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Rev Dr Russell to Officiate Helen Goulds Wedding
The ceremony will feature Rev Dr D D Russell presiding over Helen Goulds marriage. Details point to a formal Presbyterian service with traditional rites and local community involvement. The event highlights social circles connected to the Gould family and church sponsors.
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Guests Gathering for Gould Wedding in New York
Anna Gould and family arrive from Paris to attend Helen Gould’s wedding set for Wednesday. The Duchess De Talleyrand says her three and a half year old son will not be a page. Helen Gould seeks a wedding trousseau under 1000 dollars, while enlisted sailors contribute a 10 inch gold flower bowl. Contributions from railroad workers are pending.
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Wilson Denied Admission To Nassau Hall In Princeton
President elect Wilson, ex-officio Princeton trustee chair, was refused entry to Nassau Hall for lacking a permit. He attempted the door, found it locked, and left remarking There’s an ignoramus over there and a locked door here. The Herald should praise the exasperation.
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Death of Brother Dutton Affects Hawaii Leper Colony
New York reports Brother Ira Barnes Dutton has died at Molokai among Hawaii lepers after 26 years of nursing. Dr. Prince A Morrow, who visited him, notes Dutton sent careful observations on patients aiding study of the disease. Cables mention leprosy but medical accuracy is uncertain. Fresh goods at advertisers.
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Hawaii
Sharp contests in legislature reshaping Ohio election law
Ohio lawmakers gear to overhaul election machinery and possibly drop party emblems from ballots. The plan, discussed by Governor Cox and Secretary of State Graves, would let voters rank delegates first through third, with circles possibly omitted. Also debated are militia funding and armory assets amid economy calls.
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Arlington wireless station sends New Year greetings 4000 miles
The giant Arlington Va wireless station across the Potomac from Washington flashes New Year greetings to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Commander W. H. G. Bollard heads the operation as three steel spires catch air messages and transmit them to rooms below. The feat, once unimaginable, underlines potential government use in peace and war. Jules Verne would envy such a marvel.
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