Taft Ponts Out Danger in Tariff Clash in Illinois
Springfield Ill Feb 11 President Taft warned Republicans in a Springfield address that defeating reciprocity with Canada and clinging to high tariffs would spark broad opposition and erase protection from statute books. He touted the reciprocal pact as a rational extension of protection while defending broad concessions amid a favorable House Ways and Means committee report.
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Lincoln
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Taft
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House Committee On
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Mr. Taft
Canada
Plot to spread boll weevils threatens Georgia cotton regions
Atlanta February 11 two men one a Texan claim possession of 100000 boll weevils and plot to distribute the plague across Georgia and South Carolina cotton districts Gr elect Hoke Smith released a letter detailing the scheme and omits conspirator names but vows to foil the plan.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Hoke Smith
Forty-One Indicted in Scioto Goft-Selling Probe
Portsmouth Ohio Feb 11 Forty one indictments were returned today by the grand jury probing goft selling in Scioto county No action will be taken until the state supreme court passes on the legality of disfranchisements imposed by Judge Blair on Adams county vote-sellers Democratic and Republican party members were indicted When the grand jury reconvenes a report is expected detailing all election expenditures by both parties.
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Scioto County
Supreme Court of the State
Blair
Adams County
Tributes In Senate Pay Lift To late West Virginia Senator Elkins
The United States Senate paused routine business to honor Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia and Charles J. Hughes of Colorado. Senators Scott Depew Bailey and Gallinger spoke of Elkins life, career, and public service, recalling early trials, political battles, and his impact on national affairs.
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Depew
Bailey
Gallinger
United States Senate
Stephen B. Elkins
Charles J. Hughes
Colorado
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Blaine Elkins
Davis Elkins
Stephen Elkins, Jr
Richard E. Elkins
Memorial tributes for West Virginia senator Elkins and eminent statesmen
The article recalls a walk past portraits of famed leaders in the State Department as a speaker extols the line of great Americans. Tributes to Sen Stephen Benton Elkins follow, praising his public service, warm humor, and loyal family life, noting his loss to West Virginia, the Senate, and the nation.
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John Marshall
James Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
Martin van Buren
Daniel Webster
John C. Calhoun
Edward Everett
William H. Seward
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Ttxas
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Watson
Wikins
Stephen Benton
Senate
Stephen R Elkins
District Senate Passes Bills on Police Fire Pension and Highways
The Senate approved several District of Columbia measures with little opposition. Key items include a new retirement system for police and fire departments and an exemption of fire-proof buildings from fire-escape laws, along with highway improvement bills. The pension fund would receive all licenses receipts except liquor licenses, and eligibility requires 25 years of service.
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District of Columbia
Senate
Police and Fire Department Pension Fund
Faith Healing Illegal New York Magistrate Holds Practitioner
William Vernon Cole was held for trial in special sessions after arrest for practicing medicine without a license. He treated a woman by prayer, which the magistrate ruled as violating New York law when done for hire, despite the right to belief.
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New York
William Vernon Cole
Freschk Cole
State of
Danville Prisoner Promises Revelations to Grand Jury
Harvey K. Whitlock former Vermillion county treasurer indicted for 37000 embezzlement says he will disclose all to the grand jury as 216 others named in the election fraud probe await action. Sheriff to return from Detroit with Whitlock. warrants expected Monday. no arrests yet.
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Danville
Shepherd
Detroit
Harvey K. Whitlock
Vermillion County
Whitlock
Mich
Til
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia Dies at 87
The Most Rev Patrick John Ryan D D LL D archbishop of Philadelphia and metropolitan of Pennsylvania died at 4 08 PM at the archiepiscopal residence in Logan Square after weeks of illness caused by a weak heart He was born February 2 1831 in Thurles Ireland and rose to prominence as a leading pulpit orator and public figure His death comes as funeral plans begin with bishops and priests to attend and the cathedral to lie in state The bells tolled citywide in sorrow.
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Patrick John Ryan
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Iossani
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Hgan
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Glennon
St. Louis
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New York
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Peoria
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George W. Childs
George W. Roberts
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Roosevelt
Union Traction Company
National Board of Indian Commissioners
Deadlocks Persist in Senate Ballots Across States
In Albay New York on February 11 the New York Senate vote for United States senator narrowed to fourteen on the twenty second joint ballot with Republicans and Democrats listing multiple names. Roosevelt arrives in Albany as Sheehan challenges Loomis and Bird in Buffalo and Norman Mack plans a mass meeting. Iowa’s legislature ballots show Kenyon 32 Young 31 Garst 2 Clarke 2 Wallace 1 Porter absent 3, with 1 necessary to choice. Montana reports Carter 31 Conrad 22 Walsh 16, with 44 needed.
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N. Y
United States
Roosevelt
New York
Sulzer
Rives
Dougherty
Depew
Thomas F. Ryan
Virginia
Charles F. Murphy
William I
Sheehan
Buffalo
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Bird
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Democratic National Committee
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Iowa
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Young
Garst
Clarke
Wallace
Porter
Dent
Helena
Mont
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Conrad
Walsh
Five Decades Gift to Vassar From Alumnae
Chicago February 11. The Associate Alumnae announced a gift of 50000 to Vassar College in honor of its charter anniversary. The sum equals 1000 for each year since chartering, with additional 19000 scholarships and other gifts. Speakers included Mrs C W Bassett Lucien Howe and President Taylor.
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Vassar College
C. W. Bassett
Baltimore
Lucien Howe
Buffalo
N. Y
Taylor
Carnegie Provides $210000 for Six City Libraries
Los Angeles council members voted to accept Andrew Carnegie's offer of 210000 for six new library buildings in the city. Carnegie rejected a single central library approach, preferring multiple ranch-style branches instead.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Foe of Frauds Urges Charity Federation Action
An anti fraud stance dominates a debate on charity governance. Maj. Sylvester declines to endorse fundraisers amid fears of harassment, and leaders like Rudolph back better distribution of alms. The Associated Charities refuses unvetted schemes and urges public vigilance to curb fake solicitations.
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German push to curb foreign securities flooding market
Berlin reports parliament debating measures to block foreign securities from dominating German markets. Count von Kanitz cited rising foreign listings and urged German capital to serve national interests while warning of tariff pressures and American competition. Officials indicated possible restrictions without total ban, emphasizing home demand and national advantage.
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Count von Kanitz
Reichstag
Berlin Handelgesellschaft
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
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New York Stock Exchange
Welbrueck
St. Paul
America
Herr Delbrueck
No Extra Session Expected by Senator Davis
In an interview before leaving for Washington last night United States Senator Jeff Davis said there will be no extra session of Congress this year He noted only the Canada reciprocity treaty ratification could push Congress to reconvene and expects ratification before adjournment March 4
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