Graves Jars Leaders White House Keeps Silence
Georgia editor John Temple Graves argues at the Bryan Anniversary Club that Roosevelt should be renominated by Democrats for a second term. The White House and Senator Foraker comment but offer no public reply. The Canton speech sparks debate among Roosevelt and Taft factions as Foraker presses a hard campaign in Ohio.
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Young Republicans Meet on Roosevelt Resolution Defeated
Fueling anti Roosevelt sentiment, a Roosevelt administration resolution was offered by Robert M. Anderson at a Young Republicans banquet in Philadelphia. The measure aimed to discredit Mayor Reyburn and drew strong opposition led by Charles E. Bartlett and others. The resolution was defeated after a lengthy floor fight.
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Foraker Replies to Ellis on State Convention Delegates
Canton Ohio April 1 Senator Foraker replies Attorney General Ellis on his opinion about holding primaries this year for delegates to the State convention. Foraker says the law provides for the next year's action and that pending this year’s business should be finished first. He insists the proposed primaries could be called at the proper time to choose delegates and express preference for President and United States Senator.
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Roosevelt Resolution Endorsed by Senate in Hartford
In Hartford on April 11 the Senate approved the resolutions concurring with the administration of President Roosevelt. Three Democratic senators objected saying the hero of San Juan Hill needs no boosting. Spellacy protested while others supported the move as courtesy to colleagues who invited Mr Bryan to speak.
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Team Owners Hearing Set for Apr 18 in NYC
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixed April 18 as the date for argument in the New York Team Owners Association versus Southern Pacific Railroad case. The dispute centers on alleged unjust discrimination in trucking at the Southern Pacific depot in New York City. The commission will also hear May 10 in New York the Enterprise Transportation Company complaint against the Pennsylvania Railroad over alleged discrimination in fish shipments from New York to Philadelphia.
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Phildelphia
Lumbermen complain against 129 railroads in West
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association and related groups file an Interstate Commerce Commission complaint accusing 129 railroads of unfair freight rates south of Portland. The defendants list is to be shortened to ease handling and hearing. Attorneys seek delay until mail notices are received. hearings likely as soon as possible.
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Lake boundary line marked by buoys in Great Lakes
Revenue cutter officers report successful test of marking the international boundary with buoys on the Great Lakes. Ice and winter conditions prevented maintenance of buoys in deep waters, but the system is deemed effective where operable.
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Lord Cromer Retires as Gorst Named Successor
London April 11 Foreign Secretary Grey announced Lord Cromer Britain’s Nile plenipotentiary has resigned due to health. Sir Elden Gorst will replace him, with trust from Lord Cromer and official circles in London and Cairo. The move does not change Egypt policy, and Gorst brings twenty years in Egypt service.
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Road Cannot Discriminate In Market Competition Principle Set By ICC
An ICC opinion states railroads cannot arbitrarily appoint markets for certain establishments and withhold similar competition elsewhere when not justified by operating conditions. Texas Cement Plaster Co v St Louis-San Francisco lines led to tariff adjustments and reparations for excess cement plaster charges. In a coal case, rates from McAlester and Lehigh districts to Enid were found not excessive, while Henrietta district rates were unjust and excessive, with 30 days to file shipment statements for reparations.
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Had's Sanity Tested in Karlsruhe Extradition Case
Karlsruhe Germany April 11 Karl Hell professor of Roman law at George Washington University extradited from London on murder charge of his mother in law Frau Molitor at Baden Baden November 5 1906 after four weeks at the Relburg University clinic where sanity tests were conducted French banker shot dead Emile Benoist editor of a local financial newspaper shot ten times by a discontented customer named Carroll in Pavis April 11 Italy King Victor Emmanuel leaves Athens for Sicily with Tittoni Mirabello and other officials Alfonso returns to Madrid from Cartagena greeted by Quesepo who was in good spirits
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Sicily
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Excellent Recipe Cures Indigestion
A metropolitan physician endorses a formula using Essence of Pepsin Syrup of Ginger Catandir Compound to treat indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. A local druggist notes it is prescribed by modern physicians and praised for improving digestion and restoring normal stomach function.
American Exhibit Leaders Named for Bordeaux Maritime Exposition
Alphonse PDbudefin of Worcester designated by the State Department as commissioner to head the American exhibits at the Bordeaux Maritime Exposition beginning May 1 for six months. Dominic Murphy, as assistant commissioner, will help. M Bayer assists in preparations. The exhibit is being organized at the Smithsonian, with cooperation from the Department of Commerce and Labor and the Navy. Three American warships will represent the United States during the exposition.
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Wilson rebuts Trotter on U.S. meat inspection figures
Secretary Wilson denounces Glasgow inspector A M Trotter's claims that U S slaughter figures and inspector counts were 1905 garbled and argues the Federal inspection system is robust. He cites 40 221 013 animals slaughtered in 1905, a 78 man force, and Chicago staffing rising to 276 with 71 vets, noting nationwide inspectors exceed 2000.
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President Roosevelt to halt veteran dismissals
President Roosevelt agreed to stop the discharge of old soldiers amid complaints raised by Gen. R. B. Brown and officials from the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps. He pledged to retain veterans and widows not absolutely incapacitated and confirmed prior cabinet instructions against age based dismissals.
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Canal in five years eyed by Tawney after Panama trip
Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee and Representative Olcott, back from the Isthmus of Panama, met with the President at the White House. Tawney said progress on the canal could allow completion in about five years, noting the need for sufficient railroad capacity to haul excavated dirt and for sanitation to keep the site healthful. He warned engineers have overstated the difficulty and indicated pending legislation on canal appropriations.
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Watching immigrant stations inquiry by Secretary Straus
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor launches a thorough inquiry into all immigration stations to ensure efficient service. The probe follows recent radical reassignment of steamboat inspection officers and an investigation into shipping commissioners in major ports.
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Whisky Rule Litigation Seen Probable Compromise
The President orders labeling changes under the Pure Food Act for whisky will take effect once distillers and rectifiers align operations. Four labels emerge: First Whisky, Second Blended Whisky, Third Compound of whisky with pure grain distillate, and Fourth Imitation whisky. The ruling allows use of the word whisky on products with the flavor and qualifies contents per the new classifications.
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Presidents Autographs Highlight Rare 10 800 Auction
A Washington Post special reports a sale of a complete set of presidential autographs from Washington to Roosevelt at Merwin-Creighton rooms on East Twentieth Street. Autographs included John Adams and Andrew Johnson items with varied content. a Washington letter from 174 described Potomac navigation, plus a Braddock note. The Washington letter fetched 93 dollars though not in sound condition.
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Andrew Johnson
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Jury Deadlocks in New York Central Rebate Case
In Syracuse in April the jury in the government v. New York Central Railroad over rebates to the General Electric Company at Schenectady reported no verdict after nineteen hours out. The judge advised that without evidence of an agreement the railroad could not be deemed accountable and that GE’s work was for its own benefit.
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Bryan Talk Draws All Seats for M C A Meeting
The M C A plans a Sunday address by William Jennings Bryan at the National Theater. The entire house sold out before 1 o clock Wednesday with members getting reserved seats first and excess demand exhausting remaining tickets. President appoints Charles W afcote of Grass Valley Oregon as land office registrar and Louis E arne son of Hood River Oregon as receiver of public moneys at The zislies Oregon.
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Pulitzer Executives Honor Joseph Pulitzer at Delmonico's
Sixty members of the New York World executive staff celebrated Joseph Pulitzer's birth anniversary at Delmonico's. Ralph Pulitzer, acting World manager, read a cable from Joseph Pulitzer Sr praising independent, public-spirited journalism and opposition to corruption. Speeches by department heads and a President Roosevelt message followed, with cheers for Ralph Pulitzer and the Post-Dispatch team.
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Highwood anti saloon bill passes House near posts
The Highwood anti saloon bill to ban saloon sales within a mile and one eighth of military posts or naval stations in the state cleared the Illinois House by 100 to 0 and moves to the Senate. Residents near Fort Sheridan complained of soldiers actions prompting the zone restriction.
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Whisky dealers protest Bonaparte ruling on labels
Maryland and Ohio liquor leaders condemn Attorney General Bonaparte for a pure food rule requiring bottle labels to state if whisky is straight or blended. Trade groups plan appeals and possible Supreme Court test cases to challenge the labeling decision and protect the use of the term whisky.
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Fights Kansas Brewers Drive Out of State Firms
Special to The Westington from Topeks Kansas April 1 Attorney General Jackson filed quo warranto petitions in Kansas Supreme Court to oust brewery companies and a Wichita liquor house for operating without Kansas licenses and because they are organized under other states and thus cannot charter here The moves aim to end prohibited brewery activity in Kansas Painting President's Portrait Roosevelt sits for a Chicago Historical Society portrait by Apennines 38 Peris, noted for a McKinley portrait earlier. White House collection may gain a duplicate.
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Pennsylvania House Adopts Coal Tax Bill
The Pennsylvania House passed the Howard bill placing a three mill tax on anthracite coal by a 158 to 1 vote. It awaits senate approval and is projected to add about $2,000,000 yearly to state revenue. Critics warn coal prices could rise for consumers while supporters say most mined coal is consumed outside the state.
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