Hughes Accepts Brewer's Plea and Senate Ratification Expected
President gratified by Brewer's plea and immediate steps to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Telephones to Albany confirm receipt of letter and assured confirmation. Senate expected to ratify promptly as Borah and Nelson on Judiciary Committee defend the administration against income tax proposals cited last summer.
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Supreme Court
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Empire State Executive
White House letter outlines delayed Supreme Court appointment
A White House statement explains that Gov Charles E Hughes of New York tendered by letter the appointment to the Supreme Court to succeed Justus Brewer. The President informed Hughes the court would adjourn and the appointee would not serve until the October term, allowing Hughes to govern until his qualification on October next.
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Supreme Bench
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Charles E Hughes
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Contested Presidential Power and Constitutional Debate
Fragmented account of Governor, President Taft, and Senate actions amid debates on constitutional amendments and income tax policy. Highlights include the governor and cabinet views, proposed state ratification process, and coalition dynamics between Insurgents and Democrats shaping the tariff and income tax measures.
Cat Adopts Rat Takes Care In Maryland Farm Tale
In Washington foster Hagerstown April 25 near Williamsport William Kendal tenants on Findlay farm reports a cat caring for five kittens and adopting a rat. The mother cat recently bore rat pups and days later carried a small, open-eyed rat from the barn to the kittens, treating the rodent as a family member. Yesterday she moved her brood between buildings, carrying each kitten in her mouth, and did not forget the rat.
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Taft Wins Yale Townsend Prize Speech Title
Robert A Taft son of President Taft wins one of six preliminaries at Yale University for the Townsend Premiums and the De Forest prize. His topic is College Atmosphere. The final competition is scheduled for May in New Haven Connecticut.
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Pure Tale
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Weston near to goal honored for long continental walk
Edward Payson Weston nears New York after a 3480 mile ocean to ocean tramp begun in Los Angeles. At Little Falls he pauses amid rain to resume late, eight days ahead of schedule, with supporters touting his clean living and immense endurance as a model for American youth. Gold medals and testimonials mark his progress as crowds cheer his final push toward New York.
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Kills Cousin in Church in Portageville Church Fatal Shooting
James Young a Portageville business leader was shot five times by his cousin Welton Rehburg in a Methodist Church. The feud since months over Young pursuing Rehburgs sister in law Miss Ginda Kwiltes led to the deadly attack. Youngs funeral drew about a thousand townspeople while Reichburg posted bond at 5000 dollars.
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Carnegie Library Dedication at Howard University Praised
Andrew Carnegie and President Taft led the dedication of the Carnegie Library at Howard University. Carnegie spoke of libraries as essential philanthropy and uplift for the colored race, while Taft lauded the institution and its role in education. The ceremony in Rankin Memorial Chapel included remarks by Herbert Putnam and others, withMusical tribute and formal procession concluding the event.
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Colored Leaders Dignify Library Dedication Ceremony
A dedication event at the new library celebrates colored progress with speeches by Taft Carnegie Thirkield and Grimke. Commissioner Rudolph and Justice Barnard attend as the university glee club performs, closing with America.
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Barrie Gives Ex Wife Home After Divorce Settlement
London reports Sir James Barrie settled a divorce with his wife after she pursued Gilbert Cannon. He turned over a home at Franham and provided a life income of sixty dollars a year. He arranged Cannon’s marriage to his ex wife and plans to be best man.
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Dying athlete robbed at Annapolis hospital story
News from Annapolis reports a ring worn by Midshipman Bar D Wilson was stolen from his bedside as he lay dying after a football game. Naval authorities investigate as hospital staff remain restricted. details withheld.
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Wilson Swatch
Ada Brooks Dies by Suicide at Vassar Freshman on Leave
Miss Ada Brooks daughter of Edward Brooks of Porter road and a Vassar College freshman killed herself at home on sick leave. She locked herself in her room and shot herself in the temple with a revolver after returning from River Falls with relatives to aid her health. Her father smashed the door with an axe to find her dead, the weapon beside her. Her brief return to college had followed nervous breakdown and withdrawal. The weapon was not kept at home and was likely bought in Fall River.
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Tong War Pact Drawn By New York Merchants
In New York a peace pact was drafted by fifteen leading Binatown merchants after the Chinese legation failed to restore peace among rival tongs. The merchants say tong wars fuel crime and fizzle business, and aim to end the violence that followed the Bow Kum case.
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Big Bul Hodgins
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Canada tightens timber exports to curb raw log trading
Canada promulgates a law prohibiting export of timber cut on crown lands except manufactured forms like pulp, rail beams and lumber. The measure, effective May, shifts demand to manufactured pulp, impacting American paper mills that previously bought raw wood. Apr 2 report from Quebec notes the policy cuts timber exports and reshapes trade.
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Duchess Loses Elevator Battle With Princess Parlaghy at Plaza
The Duchess of Manchester faced a ban from the Plaza elevator when entering a car already occupied by Princess Parlaghy. The incident prompted the duke to demand details of the princess and sparked talk of her public record as the couple traveled from Palm Beach toward London.
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May free asylum inmate promised release in New York
John Armstrong Chaloner aided Robert W Lewis a promoter from Albemarle Virginia to seek release from Central Islip insane asylum where he was committed last year by his wife and son A habeas corpus was planned as supporters argued for Lewis liberty Justice Crewe ruled a 10 percent bond sufficient if Chaloner provides funds Lewis would gain freedom Chaloner once an inmate himself escaped and now resides in Virginia
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Forged Money Orders Traceable to St Louis Incident
A St Louis report details a successful forgery operation using stolen post office money order blanks. Twenty seven bogus orders each for 100 dollars, payable at the St Louis post office, were received and repudiated by Union National Bank of Columbus, Ohio. The plates were stolen from a poster substation in Washington DC. January date cited.
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Hyde Murder Trial Passes Through Cross Examinations
In Independence Missouri the Hyde murder trial focused on cross examination of Miss Margaret Swope as Mrs Hyde faces allegations of poisoning Col Thomas H Swope with strychnine. Nurses testified harder typhoid claims and dishwater used in treatments while Dr Hyde allegedly administered injections. The defense questioned water quality and syringe use. Margaret Swope described the motion and symptoms following injections as she fought illness and recovered.
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Hughes Accepts Brewnr's Place in City News
The report highlights Hughes taking Brewnr's place as duties shift within city leadership. Other items note teachers removed from elevator control, Carnegie Library dedication, and various society and political briefs. The page also covers theater attractions, social guests, and local civic notices.
Carnegie Likes Tariff and Peace Plan at Nations Club
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie urged arbitration for international disputes and warned against war. He praised the Payne Aldrich tariff with caveats, urged U S consultation in world affairs, and defended steel protections as beneficial though not vital to the nation. Carnegie also stressed loyalty to America and joked about his citizenship.
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Death at the Presidio Lieut Hatfield commits suicide
Lieut William B Hatfield of the Thirtieth Infantry stationed at the Presidio San Francisco killed himself with a revolver today. He had returned from the Philippines with his regiment several months ago. The act occurred in his headquarters. No motive is known.
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Philippines
Tariff Law Fear Raises Talk of Treasury Cuts
Debate over tariff enforcement warns of protective measures may trim federal treasury needs. Critics claim current law overshasows import limits and hurts domestic commerce. Officials push caution while weighing revenue and stability amid foreign goods influx.
Sherman at St Pauls Urges Tariff Review to Protect Local Labor
Vice President Sherman argues against rapid tariff rise but calls on business leaders to scrutinize rising imports. He favors boosting domestic production and discouraging gold outflow to pay cheaper foreign labor, urging cautious policy while avoiding abrupt revisions. He stresses favoring home industries without immediate tariff hikes.
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Tariff Doctrine Promotes Protection and Prosperity
In St Louis on April 2, Vice President Sherman pledged to defend protectionism and the Payne tariff law. He claimed the law stimulates employment, raises wages, and boosts revenue, while noting possible revisions by friends of protection if needed to meet changing conditions.
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