Hughes Accepts Brewer's Plea In Supreme Court Vacancy
President is gratified and expects Senate ratification after Hughes accepts Brewer's plea. Telephones reach Albany as confirmation is assured. Borah and Nelson, Judiciary Committee members, are reported to be supportive of the Empire State executive amid debate over the proposed income tax form from last summer, which is declared unfounded.
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White House letter outlines NY governor delay on Supreme Court
The White House released a statement saying Gov Charles E Hughes of New York accepted an appointment to the Supreme Court with condition that the nominee would not assume judicial duties until the October term. The letter noted the Court would adjourn, delaying qualification and use of the governor’s interim authority until then.
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President Taft and governor clash over constitution amendmen
A fragmented report discusses Governor and President Taft amid Senate confirmation, tax debates, and constitutional proposals. It notes shifts in party coalitions, the impact on the fall term, and the ongoing legislative process with references to income taxes and corporate taxation.
Cat Adopts Rat in Odd Barnyard Tale Near Williamsport
A Maryland farmer reports a cat on Findlay farm near Williamsport has adopted a stray rat. The cat, already caring for five kittens, raised the rodent as part of her brood and even moved her family between buildings with the rat treated as a another kitten. The rat’s eyes were not yet open when deposited with the litter.
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Taft Son Wins Yale Prep Speech on College Atmosphere
Robert A Taft son of President Taft won one of six prizes at Yale University in the preliminary Townsend Premiums and the De Forest prize contests. His speech focused on College Atmosphere and the final competition is set for May in New Haven Connecticut.
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Weston Near to Goald Honored All Along Route
Edward Payson Weston, age 72, nears the final stage of his 3480 mile ocean to ocean walk. He remains ahead of schedule and hopes to reach New York soon, while supporters plan a testimonial praising his sobriety and healthy outdoor life as an example for youth.
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Killer Cousin Kills In Missouri Church Rift Over Sister-in-Law
In Portageville Missouri James Young, a leading businessman and school director, was shot five times in a Methodist church by his cousin Welton Reichburg. Reichburg, freed on a $5000 bond, had a brewing feud over Young's attentions to Miss Ginda Swiltes, the sister-in-law of Reichburg. A funeral drew about a thousand townsfolk. The New York special mentions summer rates for tourists and ads for the Woodstock Hotel on Broadway.
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Dedication of Carnegie Library at Howard University
At Howard University a ceremony honored Andrew Carnegie and President Taft in dedicating the new Carnegie Library. Taft praised the institution’s uplift role for the colored race through education while Carnegie recalled his youth and pledged libraries as tools for opportunity. Faculty and students filled Rankin Memorial Chapel as leaders urged broader access to learning.
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Carnegie and Taft Attend Negro College Dedication
At a dedicatory ceremony in a new library building, President Taft, Mr Carnegie, President Thirkield, Commissioner Rudolph, Justice Grimke, and Dr Grimke attended. The university glee club performed as remarks praised Carnegie’s support for practical African American education. The event closed with the song America.
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Barrie Gives Home and Income to Ex-Wife After Divorce
The divorce between Sir James Barrie and his wife is finalized as he transfers a home at Frimham and an annual income of 60 dollars for life. He arranged Cannon and Mrs Barrie’s marriage and will act as best man, while he retains and discloses details of prior arrangements.
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Dying athlete robbed at naval hospital in Annapolis
Report from Annapolis says a watch and crest ring presented to Midshipman Bar D Wilson were stolen while he lay dying from injuries in a football game. Naval authorities investigate as hospital employees are restricted. details withheld pending outcomes.
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Death by self in room at home leaves parents shocked
Ada Brooks a Vassar freshman on sick leave shot herself in her Porter road home at Andover. Her father smashed the bedroom door with an ax to find her dead beside a 21 caliber revolver. Once a top student at Vassar she withdrew due to nervous collapse and recently returned from River to seek health and a return to college.
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Edward Brooks
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Tong War Pact Drawn by New York Merchants
In New York four tong wars threaten the Bow Kum case aftermath, fifteen leaders from Chinatown merchants sign a peace pact after failed diplomacy by the Chinese legation. They aim to end the killings and disturbances blamed on tong rivalries that harmed business and community safety.
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Canada restricts timber exports to manufactured forms
Canada promulgates a new law prohibiting export of timber cut on crown lands except in manufactured forms such as pulp bales raw wood beams and lumber. The measure takes effect in May impacting American paper mills which will need to buy manufactured pulp rather than raw timber.
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Quebec
Monighich
Duchess and Duke in Plaza Elevator Dispute at New York
The Duchess of Manchester, Miss Helena Zimmerman, visits New York with the Duke after Palm Beach and London plans. An argument erupted when the Duchess attempted to ride an elevator occupied by Princess Parlaghy, who had barred nonfriends from her car. The Duke sought records to verify the princess’s conduct amid rising irritation.
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May Free Asylum Inmate Aids Lewis Release Effort
John Armstrong Chaloner aids Robert W Lewin, once of Albemarle County Virginia, in seeking habeas corpus from Central Islip Long Island. Justice Crewe ruled Lewin could be released on 10 percent bond if Chaloner funds the surety, with Lewin to regain liberty. Chaloner formerly resided in Virginia after escaping a New York asylum.
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Virginia
Robert W Lewin
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Long Island
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Forged money orders traced to St Louis case
A fraudulent operation used stolen post office money order blanks to issue twenty seven bogus orders for 100 each. The fake orders, payable at the St Louis post office, were cashed through Union National Bank of Columbus Ohio, which repudiated the orders. The blanks were stolen from a Washington DC post office substation, with the scheme dated January.
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Hyde murder trial recounts nurse and witness testimonies
Miss Margaret Swope testifies about typhoid diagnosis in the Swope household, the alleged hy podermic injections by Dr B G Hyde, and the impact on family members as Mrs Hyde counters with questions. Nurses Gordon and others describe procedures, water quality debates, and prior drug interactions amid the ongoing court case in Kansas City Missouri.
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Hughes Accepts Brewnr's Place and Other Local News
A mixed bag of items from city life including Hughes taking Brewnr's post, teachers displaced by an elevator action, and the Carnegie Library dedication. Mentions of tariff law debates, public figures like Sherman and Bryan, theater attractions, and social notes. Also notes on local sports, obituaries, and civic notices shaping daily Alexandria news.
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Carnegie Promotes Arbitration and Taft Tariff Views
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie spoke at the Nations Press Club praising President Taft and the Payne Aldrich tariff while urging nations to settle disputes by arbitration. He argued the United States should consult others before war, and defended steel tariffs as not vital, calling the tariff the greatest advance for the country. He also linked Americanism to citizenship history and implied openness to reform if needed.
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Lieut Hatfield Ends Life at Presidio in San Francisco
A suicide at the Presidio in San Francisco today by First Lieutenant William B Hatfield of the Thirtieth Infantry. He shot himself through the head with a revolver in his headquarters. Hatfield had recently returned from the Philippines with his regiment.
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Tariff Law Debate Sparks Treasury-Centered Critique
A political clash centers on a proposed tariff plan described as protective yet criticized as overreaching. Critics argue federal revenue and domestic industry will suffer under current statutes, while supporters say protection will curb foreign competition and stabilize prices.
Sherman speech urges more home production and tariff review
Vice President Sherman at St Paul calls for studying rising imports to safeguard U S labor and industries while not demanding immediate tariff hikes nor promising higher rates. He argues for resisting gold outflow to pay cheaper foreign labor and prefers boosting domestic production.
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Tariff Policy and Payne Law Proclaimed by Sherman
Vice President James S Sherman defended tariff policy as protectionist and pledged that changes should come from friends of protection. He praised the Payne law as carefully prepared, noting revenues, reduced deficits, and widespread employment gains. He warned of continued revision only by proponents, with wages rising and farmers benefiting from home markets as exports drop. The speech closed amid prospects of tariff shifts to meet conditions.
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