Taft urges five year economy plan and bureaus reform
President Taft speaks before the American Economic Association urging Congress to extend the economy commission five years, praise for the tariff board and railway commission, and a business like federal budget. He calls for consolidating bureaus, deeper studies, and better aim of government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
American Economic Association
Tariff Board and Railway Commission
Taft
American Economix Ansociation
American Aadpuiation For
Fraleigh Hotel
Congeers
Ieveland
The
Tariff Board
Stock and Twudh Cormission
Freaident
Economy Commission
Government as Business and the Path to Efficiency
A speaker argues that government should resemble a business but remain more than a firm. He recalls reducing departmental budgets by tens of millions, reining in expenses, and calling in expert economists to pursue genuine economy rather than crude cuts, noting early attempts were flawed.
Four Candidates Considered for Supreme Court Vacancy
President Taft weighs four contenders for the late Justice Harlan's seat. United States Circuit Judge Hook of Kansas, Secretary Nagel, Senator Sutherland, and Frank B Kellogg of Minnesota are in the running with Hook and Sutherland seen as front runners. Nagel’s age and Kellogg’s oil suit work influence White House deliberations.
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Nagel
Ciscuit
Hook
Sutherland
Frank B. Kellogg
Justice Harlan
Eghth
Taft
Harlan
Supreme Court
Haseen
Senate
Eld
United States Circuit
Kspsas
Cuimatherce
Labor
Sith ‘Rand
Afteh
Frank B. Wotlosix
Minnesota
Borab
Idaho
Kellogs
White House
Kal‘fome
White
Lamar
Day
Larton
van Dévanter
Yvarant
186 Murders and No Hangings in Chicago’s 1911 List
A Chicago New York wire summary reports 186 murders in Chicago in 1911 to date and no hangings. It notes high rates of death by self-destruction among the victims with methods listed including asphyxiation, drowning, jumping, poisoning, and shooting. The piece also covers tariff questions and Democratic leadership in Congress, with references to Underwood and the Ways and Means Committee.
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Chicago
Washington
Drownine
Underwood
Atenmona
Turter Board
Tariff Board
Committee
Tarif-Board
Largest locomotive built for Pennsylvania Railroad
A monster locomotive, claimed to be the largest in the world, was completed for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. It features sixteen 5 inch driving wheels, two sets of driving wheels per side, and four cylinders. The engine is 180 feet long and weighs 4,100 tons, destined for heavy freight runs across the Alleghenies and may become the standard for mountain-prade service if satisfactory.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelahia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Weston Pennnylvania
Alleghenies
Terrier Saves Fifteen From Tenement Fire
Special to The Waapington Yor reports Fannie the fox terrier alerted residents of a three story tenement at 38 Seneca Street as flames cracked through. The dog barked through corridors waking occupants and enabling fifteen people to escape before the building’s destruction.
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Waapington
Steel tariff first board note ignored postures and plans
The Ways and Means Committee shows independence on statistics as it outlines the session schedule including sugar and chemical tariffs. A May revision is anticipated amid a struggle with radicals and expected attacks from Bryan as March legislative steps loom.
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Treasury Department
Will
Congress
Underwood
Democrats of the
Ways
Mweana
Sugar Trust
Lebour
Tabe Board
Money Trust
Senats
House
Seth Ne Reehon
Democratic Iron and Steel
Benater Cummins
Iowa
Backrom
Bryan
Bryan and Underwood Clash Over Schedule Again
A fragment discusses William J. Bryan and Mr. Underwood in a political clash over a schedule. It notes past clashes where Underwood prevailed and suggests little trouble is expected this time, with Bryan wavering between support and opposition amid the House dynamics.
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William J. Bryan
Bryan
Underwood
Peace War A Boost Reprimand For Mr Bloom er
A Washington Post report details a committee rebuking Mr Bloomer for inviting Col Roosevelt to a Taft peace banquet without authorization and failing to present the official invitation. It notes the group’s stance on press interviews, Roosevelt’s absence, and aims to encourage universal peace.
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Washington Post
New York
Bloomer
Col
Roosevelt
Ainner
Taft
Tedy
Bell Thomas
Roopevelt
Bionger
Gol
John’ Tample
Graves
United States
Universal Feace
Col. Roosevelt
Rooseystt
Hee Nis
Wigutte Fe
Escaped Patient Fatally Seized by Power Plant Wires
A patient from Binghamton State Hospital escaped and wandered to the Union Street electric plant. There, Max Hienger ordered him from the warm room. The man gripped a live conductor and could not release his hands until Hienger secured him, after which the current was cut. The unidentified patient was later named Pat.
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tolPho Wasnington
N.Y
Deo
Binghamton State Hospital
Habway
Union
Mallee
Big City
Max Hienger
Remy'sa
Hinainger
Hinnainger
Hillsinger
Pat
Gowns Made From Toweling At Exposition
Chicago December 28 at an exposition of coming fashions trade papers described a utilitarian gown trend. Gowns will be simple and carved from household linens, using turled towels for the main fabric with minimal lace and fringe details, creating a practical bathrobe inspired look.
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Chicago
Musay
Waterbury Swindler Ford Arrested in Dover Case
London reports J Howard Ford known as Doc Waterbury was arrested by Scotland Yard detectives at Dover on the New York police request. Ford allegedly swindled former United States Senator Burroway of Michigan by posing as a reporter. He faced charges including alleged abduction of Evelyn Roth, 17, after being brought back to New York.
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Wickersham
London
J. Howard Ford
Atlantic
Spoird
Dover
Scotland
Wdra
New York
R.I. Howard Ford
Doc Waterbury
Thimesh
United States
Burroway
Michigan
Attonisy Lekereham
Ford Cante
Evelyn Roth
Blaney Challenges Death Declaration in Estate Dispute
Joseph Blaney, about to be declared officially dead after 18 years missing, appears at the surrogate’s office to claim a share of his father’s estate. He objects to an $8 fee to keep him off the dead list, arguing advertising costs are unnecessary, and says he will consult counsel to determine why payment is required to restore his standing.
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Joseph Blaney
Newark
Joseph’ Blaney
Blaney
Um. Blaney
Dual Role, Says Mr Bryan Denounces Governor as Wall Street Favorer
Special from Lincoln Nebraska December Bryan charges Governor Harman plays a dual role in Democratic politics by courting Wall Street, while posing as progressive. He questions Harman's stand and urges an open fight if Wall Street Democrats control the platform and ticket.
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Washitsten
Lincoln
Nebr
Dec
Wsihan J. Bryan
Hermon
Ohio
Wall Street
Bryan
Hammion
Wall Strest
Harmén
Gade Wood
Democratic
Ghum
Pederes
Alves
Maiinees
Throne in Balance Rebels Elect Dr Sun Yat Sen
Dramatic reports from Nanking and Shanghai describe a decisive move toward a national conference to decide China's future government. Empress dowager and Yuan Shih Kai face abdication amid royal factions while Sun Yat Sen is slated as president of a provisional republic if a convention endorses it.
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Printe Ching
National Conference
Ramor
U.S
Washington
Nanking
Jim Yat Hen
Republic of China
Feking
Tatay
China
Shanghai
Yu-Lan
Fial-Tao
Prince Ching
Heo
Sung Yat Sen
Peking
Chinese take Mongolian crisis to Beijing mediation
A December 78 report notes Russia’s direct request to China to resume control of Mongolia. Russian diplomats consider sending two commissioners via the Trans-Siberian route to pressure Mongol authorities, a move unlikely to leave Beijing. The piece also mentions Buddhist leaders in the region amid the heightened tension.
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Feking
China
Mongolia
The
Chine
Traiee
Trans-Siberian
Uriga
Peking
Khan To- Aay
Divorce Granted in Astor Family Tie to Count Saxmind
Mary Constancé Knowes Drayton of New York has obtained a divorce from Hears Cole Drayton grandson of the late William Astor. The dissolution follows a marriage to Count Jean Louis Saxmind with connections to the Sint coum and brother-in-law relations.
Taft for Federal Economy Supreme Justice Named
A chaotic OCR page item references Taft and a proposed federal justice, plus jargon about economy and governance. Mentions Navy crash and various garbled topics, including a banquet, a throne in balance, and a trust Kings theme.
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Taft
Bob
Crokers
Remsen
Medical board returns from Morse examination in Washington
Col. Henry Birmingham Mass Fauntleroy and Russell of the army medical board of inquiry arrived in Atlanta from Washington after a special examination of Charles W. Morse. They declined to comment on Morse's condition and will forward their report directly to President Patt. The White House is expected to receive the board’s findings this afternoon.
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Atlanta
Col. Menry
Birmingham
Mass
Fauntleroy and Russell
Army Medical Board of Inquiry
Charles W.morse
Washington
Morse
Patt
Medical Board
White House
Groom Sues Croker He Claims Damages for Lost Spouse
John J. Breen sues Richard Croker and sons for 100,000 claiming they caused his wife Ethel Croker to abandon him after their Elopement. Breen, once a groom at Durland’s Riding Academy, alleges affection was wrecked by Croker influence. Proceedings followed reports of the marriage in New York.
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John J. Breen
Ethel
Tammany
Washington
New York
Richard Croker
Bis
Richant, Jr
Howard
Ethel. J. Croker-Breen
Grover Latew
York
Palm
Bree
Miss Croker
Breenseergs
Tammany Ieader
Misa Croker
Breene
Durland’s
Peterboro
Ontario
J. R. Stratton
Caught in Fence He Dies Far From Home
The body of Louis Stoffregen, an elderly Pottsville resident and former county treasurer and postmaster, was found near his home after missing since Tuesday. He reportedly became trapped while attempting to crawl under a barbed-wire fence on a mountain about three miles away, likely dying from exposure after a strenuous Ty long tramp.
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Pottsville
Louis Stoftregen
Stoffregen
Pottsite
Word costs a legacy Sisters omitted from banker will
Cincinnati report says Mrs. Henri Gooillac of Denver loses a claim to banker James Armstrong estate worth 1.5 million after a court found the word Malagane in the will caused the omission. Trustees sought expedited distribution and the ruling nullified her share as Armstrong’s niece.
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Bere
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henricette Gooillac
Denver
Cole
James Armstrong
Common Pleas
Thre
Wil
Sronetty
di Pirat
Min Goodioe
Mr. Armstrong
Bt Looks Dec Be set notes asking that a pet cat
Bt Looks, Dec. Bafana Snyder, a Be set notes asking that a pet cat he art to ner brother J. E Snyder, gs naeHITA NT.
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Bafana Snyder
J. E Snyder
Naehita
Warrington Towed After Collision in 40 Mile Gale
Norfolk dispatch reports torpedo boat destroyer Warrington struck by a schooner 15 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras during a 40 knot gale. Four sailors seriously injured, others rescued by Onondaga and nearby torpedo boats. Warrington towed to Norfolk with heavy damage to stern. crew refused to abandon ship, transfer to Onondaga and revenue cutter underway toward Hampton Roads.
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Tas
Washington Post
Norfolk
Warrington
Onondage
Cape Hatteras
Onondaga
Ara
J. M. Stanley
Warrngton
Sterrett
Perlins
Paukiing
Drayton
Charleston
New York
Atlante Torpedo Feet
Watch
Stanley
Bounder
Warringston
Wireleas Dent
Bean
Sea
Perkins
Ighe Everett
Paulding
Hampton Reads
Warrkyton
Montisht
Cape Henry
Kidnapping Report From Washington Post Clipped Fragment
fragmentary text reports a kidnapping case involving a countess and threats to her husband. police inquiries noted no confirmed details and the article cuts off mid sentence with garbled words and unclear identities.
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Mr. Taft
Economic Aasdelation
Button
Treach
Jury A. Pratt Andrew
Jane Addams
Hun House
Henry W. Farnam
Ulas
Thea
Iais
Ltte
Jfor
Tari Board
In & Corporation
Wepaperk
Shersane
Tsala
Inter
Supreme
Dog
Baltimore
Ana Resare
Baltieaere la
the Royal
Cardinal Gibbons
Carnagie
Geynor
Milady Ix Economical
Og” Waterbury
MR. Bryar
Harmon
Elect
Sun
Yuan
Enatty
Yvan
Ani Yuan
Shi Kaly
Aistres
Tuap
Xuan
Ang
Mai
Army Medical Board
Sues Crokers
Bé Stroyer
Ter
Hatteras
Mosquito Fleet
Chariengton
Aquntess
Banbit
Ibind
Aia
Heick
Ballisem
Rome
Noine
Wheiner
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