Rosebery Warns Socialism Endangers Free Trade Policy
London report on Lord Rosebery's Liberal League address warns the active socialist threat in Britain. He favors protection over socialism, argues for a strong second chamber, and contrasts Britain with the United States where a powerful presidential veto exists. He urges reform of the peers but not abolition.
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London
Great Britain
Lord Rosebery
Liberal League
League
Party of Protection
United States
House of Peers
Religious Persecution Strikes Lancaster Mennonite Farms
A barn on Bishop Abram B. Herr’s West Willow farm burned, valued at 15000 dollars, in a chain of nine fires across Pequea and West Lampeter townships. Over eighteen months five Mennonite ministers lost barns, sparking fear among clergy who avoid legal action due to their faith’s stance.
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Tancaster
Abram B. Herr
West Willow
Lancaster County
Pequea
West Lampeter
Daniel Nettleton
Fairfield
Charles B. Anderson
Taft
Yaqui Indian Outrage Reported Near Oputo Sonora
Dr. E. Ackerman reports Yaqui Indians killed two Mexicans near Oputo Sonora, a region previously undisturbed by Indians. Mexican troops have moved into the area to engage the Indians.
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Paso
Tex
E. Ackerman
Douglas
A. T
Oputo
Sonora
Health Update on Joseph Chamberlain in Nice
Alarmist reports about Joseph Chamberlain’s health in Nice are unfounded. His health is improved and he has been here for some time.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Nice
Jury Frees Mrs. Anna Stout in Robbery Case
Muncie Indiana March 13 a thirteen minute trial verdict finds Mrs Anna Stout not guilty of robbing her husband John Stout The husband testified to a beating and loss of eight dollars and a watch claiming she attacked him at the door The jury believed the wife denying the crime
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Muncie
Ind
Anna Stout
John Stout
Senate backs pending currency bill in emergency role
Washington report notes Lodge strongly endorsing the currency bill in the senate as an emergency measure while Paynter Ry. opposes it. An executive session was held and the post office appropriation bill struggled in the house with many amendments. A key amendment withheld part of mail pay until a proper weighing system is set. The bill remained pending at adjournment.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Paynter Ry
Leap Year Sparks Divorce Surge In Delaware County
Muncie Ind March 15 leap year has prompted thirty divorce filings in Delaware county with exactly half by husbands. County Clerk Harve Leer notes the unusual balance since typically women sue more, reflecting a perceived privilege men claim this leap year.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware County
Harve Leer
Congregationalists Seek 2 Million Dollar Church Fund
The national council of the Congregational church in Hartford decides to raise a 2,000,000 fund to promote the denomination's work. A proposal to consolidate four official publications was discussed.
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Hartford
Conn
National Council of the Congregational Church
The
Missionary Herald
Tome Missionary
American Missionary
Church Building Quarterly
Mauretania Reports 24.44 Knot Average Speed
The Mauretania, en route east, reports an average speed of 24.44 knots an hour so far. King Alfonso has arrived safely at Madrid from Barcelona. The New York assembly codes committee will report anti race track gambling bills favorably without amendment, as Governor Hughes desires. The closing speeches in the Pennsylvania capital contract trial have been delivered.
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Mauretania
New York Assembly Codes Committee
Hughes
Alfonso
Madrid
Barcelona
Submarine boat inquiry details Hobson Speer ties
Lilley and Olmstead questioned witnesses on submarine deals and outside influence. Hobson, ex naval hero, testified Speer of New York and Speaker Williams allegedly aided his naval committee appointment. Lilley named Waterbury Franklin H Taylor and Bridgeport Charles Ferry as submarine backers.
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Hobson
Navy
Spain
Lawrence Speer
New York
Speer
Williams
Annapolis
Lilley
Connecticut
Franklin H.taylor
Waterbury
Chas. Ferry
Bridgeport Brass Company
John T. Kellogg
Naval
Loudenslager
Kellogg
Electric Boat Company
Boat Company
House Naval Committee
Johna Kellogg
W. DD. Gordon
Middleville
Loud
Texas
Gregg
Coward
Greggs
Hobson Aims for Williams Endorsement on Submarine Support
Hobson claimed Speer’s words suggested Williams's endorsement would win over submarine men. He emphasized obtaining Williams’s backing as the key to mobilizing naval crew support.
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Hobson
Speer
Williams
Fight Over Local Option in Springfield Supreme Court
Attorneys for liquor interests filed reply brief with the Supreme Court replying to the Illinois Antisaloon League contentions. The case arose from a local option dispute carried to the high tribunal and the liquor side answers each point raised by the league counsel.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Illnois Anth Sa Joon League
Local option dispute over cross township tax authority
The article discusses how the local option law allows residents of one township portion to tax residents in another portion, a provision critics say was misunderstood by lawmakers and voters who abolished a loan, questioning their awareness of the act’s implications.
Fleet in Magdalena Bay completes long cruise to California
The U S battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans arrived at Magdalena Bay after a voyage from Hampton Roads of over 18 000 miles and will then proceed to San Francisco once target practice and drills end. A holiday stop plan includes San Diego Los Angeles Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz with entertained receptions for officers and men.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Battleship Fleet
Robles Ly Evans
Magdalena Bay
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Deputy Postmaster Accused in Akron Embezzlement Case
United States Commissioner W. H. Mariett issued a warrant for the arrest of John Chapman deputy postmaster at Akron on the charge of embezzlement. The warrant follows an affidavit by Inspector H. K. Cochran. Chapman allegedly defalcated $7 00.
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Cleveland
United States
W. H. Mariett
John Chapman
Akron
H. K. Cochran
Chapman
Hogs and cattle markets steady with mixed prices in Chicago
Chicago markets show hog receipts estimated 26 000 with light grades 4 35 to 4 65 and heavy shipping 4 40 to 4 70. Cattle supplies about 2200 with beef values 4 25 to 6 30 and sheep around 6 000 with steady to strong demand as of March 13 1908.
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Texas
John A Babcock and The North American Commission Company
A communication from John A Babcock of The North American Commission Company assures prompt replies and a promise of a square deal. The message emphasizes reliable service and straightforward business terms.
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The
North American Commission Company
Unanimous Taft Endorsed by Nebraska Republicans in 1908 Conference
Nebraska Republican state convention endorses William H. Taft for president with a solid delegation bound to Chicago to vote for his nomination. Labor delegates protest Taft support in district meetings, while the main convention praises Roosevelt and Taft policies and calls for tariff revision in a special session of Congress.
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Omaha
William H. Taft
United States
Nebraska
Chicago
Sheldon
Noris Brown
Victor Rosewater
Allen W. Field
Man
Donahue
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Plea of an Opera Singer Miss Abbott Fights Tailor Suit
Miss Bessie Abbott of the Metropolitan Opera House defends a $3,148 claim by tailor Gee Prouiliet alleging gowns were made for her. She says the gowns were supplied to advertise the maker and were used during a tour to France and elsewhere, arguing their value and her display fulfilled the agreement. Justice O Gorman reserved ruling on a motion to set aside a pretrial examination order.
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New York
Bessie Abbott
Metropolitan Opera House
Gee
Prouiliet
Miss Abbott
Paris
France
O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Giuseppe Alla Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Denver on March 13 Giuseppe Alla was convicted of first degree murder for fatally shooting Father Leo at St. Elizabeth's church on February 25. The jury recommended against the death penalty. hanging was ruled out.
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Denver
Giuseppe Alla
Father Leo
St. Elizabeth's
Skunk Cabbage Hoot Is Patal
Hackensack New Jersey March 13 three Amal boys are dead at Norwood and two others are desperately ill as a result of eating skunk cabbage root which they dug in a swamp bearing their bones
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Hackensack
N. J
Amal
Norwood
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House of Lords
England
Macauley
New York World
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House
Hubson Approached
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Tempter
Annapolis Academy
Olmstead
Boutell
Canpon
GMA
Byvans
Beach-Wickham Grainpany
John A. Babcock
Chicago, Ill
Bryan
Alla
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