Tariff and Reelection Hopes Feature Taft Address
Taft, aiming for reelection, stresses tariff reductions on wool and cotton as urgent. He defends his record, urges Congress to place tariff reform high on the calendar, and notes frustration at political maneuvering and press coverage of his candidacy.
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Payne bill panned for Senate policy shift and House pause
In a country wide discussion the President admitted a serious mistake and argued Payne did not want to risk a split by pushing 30 to 32 on paper. Le Follette warned higher duties, while the conference threat to veto if lumber duties rose influenced the outcome.
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Papal Rite Elevates Cardinals Amid Emotions at Consistory
Rome reports describe the consistory for new cardinals with Pope Pius XII moved to tears as the ceremony unfolded in the Hall of Beatifications. Doctors and nurses aided fainting attendees while Cardinal Farley showed deep emotion, and American observers marveled at the blend of papal pomp and human warmth.
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Smoot Sees Insurgent Talks Motive Behind Taft Agenda
San Francisco November 2 The Washington Post correspondent prints Senator Smoot of Utah outlining his view of Congress. He says reform measures are driven by presidential politics and that the coming session will test currency reform and peace plans. He warns that demagoguery harms business and labor while urging arbitration as a goal.
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Sixty Girls Terribly Burned At Mount Pleasant Lutheran School
Fire swept the Mount Pleasant Lutheran school dormitory in Concord North Carolina, destroying the girls' dormitory and forcing evacuation. Six girls were killed and several others killed their studies for tomorrow. most lost personal belongings but escaped uninjured.
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Chase for a bird in air turns into chase by aviator
A white heron was chased down yesterday at Huntington by aviator Moo ehouse as it invaded the aerodrome. Moorehouse, aloft, led the pursuit around the enclosure among treetops and over long sweeps. The exhausted bird finally dropped to ground. it spanned about four feet wing to wing.
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Hydrophobia kills artist at Ravenna estate
Special to The Washington Fest recalls painter Hert Canfield, a European-trained artist who opened a New York studio before returning to care for his late father’s estate. After a mad dog bite in November 4, his associate Joseph Grabena died in custody. Canfield sought Pasteur treatment in New York and returned home to await death.
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Maine Board Concludes Maine Explosion Inquiry
The board of survey has finished inspecting the battleship Maine and will depart northward with Naval Constructor Ferguson. It found no evidence of a mine or electric wires, noting a possibly recovered teinted meter plate not belonging to the ship and documenting extensive underwater excavations at the wreck. The findings suggest the destruction was primarily due to an exterior explosion, with later partial detonations of the forward machinery.
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Oldest Convict Kiernan Freed by Sing Sing Pardon
Patrick Kiernan, the prison’s oldest inmate, received a pardon from Gov Dix after a century old murder sentence in Brooklyn. He questioned using the pardon and feared losing his home behind the walls as he contemplated life outside. The warden and officials presented the document, but Kiernan doubted his ability to adjust beyond Sing Sing.
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Jumps From Car Window in Dream of Ship Collision
Lieut T P Barnard of Fort Lafayette New York leapt from a Pullman window on a Northern Pacific train near Caldwell Idaho after dreaming a ship collision. He escaped serious injury as the train sped at high speed.
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Persia defies Russia bombs seized by police
London dispatch reports a complicated Persian crisis with alleged plot to assassinate American Treasurer General W. Morgan Shuster. A nonpartisan Persian committee urged Taft to support Shuster while Britain and Russia maneuver in Tehran. The Times notes bomb threats, conspiracy claims, and ongoing uncertainties over Persian independence and external influence.
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Two Football Players Hurt in DC and Baltimore Games
In a pair of serious incidents at Catholic University Field in Brookland DC and in Baltimore, Washington and Mount St Mary’s College players sustained major injuries. Marmion, 22, and McMorris were knocked unconscious after collisions during the intercollegiate game between Catholic University and Mount St Mary’s, with Marmion later taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital and McMorris to the Catholic University infirmary. both remained in serious condition.
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Taft Era and Insurgent Arrests Highlighted in Midweek News
A fragmented report lists Taft era tensions with insurgents and party dynamics in Congress. It notes discussions on parental consent and legislative actions, with a sports column mentioning games and transfers. The piece also references a recluse death and a record-breaking performance by Bruce-Brown, alongside concerns about regents and broader political contention.
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Tragic Crash Kills Newly Weds Pursuing Auto Marine
In Roxbury a pursuing car carrying newly married couple chases an auto boat. The crash kills Julia Galvin two and Mary Gaffey nine, and injures two others. John B Gaffey and Catherine Muley were tossed clear with minor injuries. Three dozen or more people are said to have died or been hurt amid the wreck.
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Ensign Hayes Death On Trail of Outlaws in the Philippines
Details from James T Mason aboard the gunboat Pampanga describe Ensign Charles Hayes leading scouts on Sept 25 near Tapurap Rancheria in Badan. Engagement with 15 to 20 Moro attackers ends with Hayes and several sailors killed, others wounded or killed, and Moros left on the field. Mission cited for Mundang and Killing Kin involved. later reports note friendly Moros pursuing Mundang.
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Satin linen coffin for dog studied by masters of art
A sat in lit coffin is prepared for a collie named Satin. The Washington Post notes the dog lay in state at an artist studio for thirteen years as the master painter laments the pet’s death. Plans call for the casket to be buried or displayed tomorrow.
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