Tennessee Judge Lurton Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
The Tennessee jurist Horace Lurton, a U.S. circuit judge for the Sixth Circuit, faces Senate scrutiny as Taft administration backers push his nomination to the Supreme Court. Supporters cite his strong antitrust rulings including Sherman Act interpretations in City of Atlanta v Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works, while critics warn of potential bias toward corporate interests in key trust cases. The executive session is expected, with possible continuance.
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Lurton’s Antitrust Record Viewed in Historic Case Remarks
A review of Justice Lurton’s stance in early antitrust cases highlights his upholding of federal law against price fixing in Continental Wall Paper Co. v Voight & Sons and subsequent rulings. It notes his defense of free commerce, cautious approach to new commercial conditions, and alignment with Taft on railroad liability, while acknowledging mixed reactions to his judicial philosophy.
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Taft
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Feast for Defenders Atlantic Fleet in New York
Government plans Christmas dinners for 17000 sailors aboard the Atlantic Fleet in New York with feast items including roast turkey and pumpkin pie. Last year the ship Republic sank near Gibraltar, depriving bluejackets of gifts. now Navy policy moves celebrations to major ports with sizable menus and servings at garrisons and ships.
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Defends Dr Madriz Budget Up Today Amid Tense Nicaragua Debate
Washington dispatch discusses Dr Jose Madriz potential presidency in Nicaragua, defending him against claims of subservience to Zelaya. It covers the International Court of Peace, U.S. views, and ongoing Senate and House actions on appointments and public notices, noting absence of quorum and expected confirmations after holidays.
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Congress of Nicaragua
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Zelaya
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Honduras
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Salvador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Madriz
Washington
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Nicaragua
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International Court of Peace
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Managua
Crale Corry M Stadden
Madriz Presidency Seen As Impossible Amid Nicaragua Coup
Reports from Managua indicate Zelaya’s resignation viewed as a farce by revolutionaries. Carvajal y Rosas, Mexico’s Nicaragua minister, aided pro Mexican Estrada in Costa Rica’s pro-Jimenez administration. Navy notes potential Marines to protect Caldera in Managua as diplomatic tensions rise.
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Carvajal Y Rosas
Nicaragua
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The Corporation Tax Debate and Constitutional Questions
The piece surveys the corporation tax plan, its expected yield, and the risk of tax shifting to consumers. It discusses expected revenue, possible court challenges, and historical constitutional arguments tied to income taxes and wartime taxes, plus strategies corporations might use to dodge the levy. It notes rail stock implications and outlines forthcoming court actions and political debate.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Perilous gas incident in a Fleet precinct home
Mrs Mary MacDonald and her seven year old son Seth were momentarily overcome by monoxide gas while attempting to revive the boy in their 4007 Thirteenth Street NW home. Neighbors noticed the odor. a physician treated the unconscious child for over an hour, restoring his consciousness, as the mother crawled to the door to seek help.
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William M MacDonald
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MOST LIGHT PRISONERS PIPES AT LEAVENWORTH
Guards at Leavenworth are ordered to fight prisoner pipes after a fire scare. Warden Wilden McClaughrey seized matches and now requires guards to use small stephol lamps to monitor convicts pipes, but guards complain of being servants to inmates.
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Predictions on Liberal Doom and Conservative Victory
London reports Jerome E. Jerome warns that if the Lords regain control of finance liberals cannot win office again, as conservatives can afford yearly elections. Robert Blatchford urges a Navy buildup and universal military training while pressing taxation of imported goods to fund defense and intelligence.
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Adoption as Christmas Gift Sparks Washington Charity Call
Washington charity leaders urge adopting destitute children as gifts this year, highlighting hundreds of orphans in private and city institutions. L Squires at the Washington City Orphan Asylum oversees about 150 children aged from three to adolescence, with several awaiting homes this season. Maj Smiley of the Salvation Army runs a thriving nursery, offering hopeful prospects for prospective foster families.
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Washington City
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American Salvation Army
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Toys Flood Christmas Markets As Imports Surge
Santa’s record shows a sharp rise in toy imports with value exceeding 7.5 million dollars this year, far above last year’s 1.93 million. German and other makers boosted sales as Nürnberg toymakers led a September October surge of around 317,541 dollars, marking a near sixty four percent jump. Through ten months ending October 30 imports reached 6.0 million dollars, about half a million more than the prior year.
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Taft's White House stroll with Gen Edwards and Capt Butt
President Taft walked a chilly tour of Washington with Brig Gen Clarence Edwards and Capt Archibald Butt from the White House to Potomac Park and the Capitol, dressed in a sweater and without overcoat. The trio, aided by family connections, passed through the Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue, drawing a few onlookers before returning to the White House after attending a funeral in Watertown.
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Porter Hosts Officials Dinner at South Railway Office
Uncle Phil Anthony a long time porter at Southern Railway entertained about nine prominent railroad officials at his home on Twentieth Street North with a possum dinner. Guests included Dr Applegate chief surgeon and various executives. after the meal he shared stories from his past. A Christmas money gift was handed to the elderly couple as guests departed.
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Southern Railway System
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Supreme Court of South Dakota
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United States Steal Corporation
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Interior Department
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Frank McKnew
Knoxville
Tonn Herbert Rudd
Oj Grant
W H Webb
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