Filibuster Grinds House to Standstill Over War Claims
With eleven days left, Representative Mann led a filibuster blocking the omnibus war claims bill in the House. The measure, backed by Democrats and many Republicans, faced a quorum fight as Speaker Cannon may declare a new legislative day. A one man obstruction and arrests for absentees marked the session. Old Soldier poker money and a hearing demand from Representative Rucker provided comic relief amid tense proceedings. The outcome hinges on whether the speaker sustains the current ruling and whether the session resumes tomorrow.
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Congress
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Rucker
Missouri
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Vic. Olmsted
Clayton
Alabama
Representative Dwight
New York
Treeder
Dwight
Quebec to Hold Pulp Restriction Policy
Quebec Premier Gouin told national leader Henri Bourassa that Quebec will restrict pulp wood exports despite a reciprocity plan. He said the province intends to become the center of the pulp and paper industry, citing its pulp wood and water power as key assets.
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Henri Bourassa
Cattle Raisers Protest Fort Worth Reciprocity treaty move
The Texas Cattle Raisers Association sent requests to Texas representatives opposing Canadian reciprocity. They argue the treaty sacrifices cattlemen's interests to others and will harm stockmen. The protest centers on agreements reached in Fort Worth Texas in February regarding trade terms.
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Texas
Senate Debates Constitutional Amendment Amid Filibuster
The Senate debated a constitutional amendment with speeches by Rayner Certar and Hayburn. A 4 to 36 vote adjournment failed and 3 saw time deter. a 48 to M vote affected the amendment, with expectations of defeat. House activity centered on a filibuster by Mann against the war claims bill. Absentees were arrested and warrants issued. a quorum allowed a recess until 11 AM for renewed discussion of the claims bill.
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Fear Extra Session Moves Tariff Clash
The debate centers on postage rate hikes for magazines and plans to strengthen the Panama Canal. Senators weigh whether an extra session will advance reciprocity and tariff revisions, with Crane Smoot and Gedge signaling an inevitable extra session as Democrats push the wool schedule through.
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TABOOS ANNEXATION PLAN REPORTED ADVERSELY BY HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House committee on foreign affairs voted 9 to 1 against Bennet of New York resolutions urging Taft to begin negotiations with Great Britain to annex Canada. Taft summoned committee chair Voster to a meeting to vote, Bennet the sole supporter. One Bennet measure demanded full disclosure of negotiations pending with Canadian or British authorities. The other urged ongoing negotiations deemed expedient for annexation.
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New York
Taft
Great Britain
Canada
Representative Voster
Bennet
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United States
Senate Gets In Tangle Over Direct Senate Election
The Senate adjourned amid a tangle over a joint resolution for electing United States senators by direct vote. Three speeches marked the day with Senators Rayner opposing the Sutherland amendment while Carter and Heyburn supported it. President Taft was asked to help a night session but no progress occurred.
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BUYS RUTLAND RAILROAD IN VENTURE DEAL
In New Haven Massachusetts, Mellon announces parties owning 23 520 1 3 preferred Rutland Railroad shares have been acquired from New York Central. The move lengthens the Boston and Maine line toward the Great Lakes and links with lake steamboats to Chicago and the West. Officials say the treaty outlook with Canada influenced the investment for revenue growth.
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Wheat Higher in Winnipeg Due to Reciprocity Debate
Concord New Hampshire February 17 Former Gov Nahum J Bachelder master of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry argues reciprocity will lower US wheat prices and raise Canadian prices comparing Chicago and Winnipeg markets He cites an 8 cent per bushel drop since the bill's introduction and notes Winnipeg now bids 3 4 cents higher than Chicago providing evidence that reciprocity affects wheat pricing in both nations
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N. H
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National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Chicago
Winnipeg
James J. Hill
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James
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Manitoba
Scott bill to bar cotton futures gambling
The Scott bill to prohibit gambling in cotton futures was reported to the Senate yesterday from the interstate commerce committee without recommendation by 6 to 5. The committee kept the report after pressure from Senators Clarke and Tillman, eliminating three House-passed sections. Critics from New Orleans Cotton Exchange and New York Chicago exchanges argued the measure harms farmers. a large hearing followed.
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Major C F Conrad Dies at 66 in New Jersey Home
Maj Charles F Conrad a Confederate army officer and former Winchester Va resident dies at his daughter Mrs D J Randall's home in Plainfield N J aged 66 He was son of Robert Conrad and brother of Maj Helmes Conrad who served as solicitor general under Cleveland His notable work included locating the right of way for the Lehigh Valley Railroad between Wilkes Barre Pa and New York He is survived by his daughter Mrs Dr J Randall Funeral will be in Winchester Va on Sunday.
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Virginia
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Cleveland
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Son of Admiral Matthews Sought After Death
Vallejo California February 17 grief stricken over the death of Rear Admiral Matthews Captain Arthur J Matthews marine corps has disappeared and all efforts to locate him have proved fruitless He obtained a three days leave and left Mare Island where he commanded the naval hospital He was seen next day in San Francisco but all trace was lost Extra Session In Urged Nashville February 17 the house adopted a resolution urging President Taft to call an extra session March 4 for downward revision of the tariff upon necessities of life Denver February 17 a resolution urging Taft to call an extra session to revise tariff laws Senator Carter for the Treaty Helena February 17 United States Senator Thomas H Carter telegram declaring for ratification of the Canadian reciprocity agreement read to the state senate Senator Stinevant introduced a resolution petitioning Congress to ratify the agreement Canadians in Maryland for Pact Baltimore February 17 Canadian Society of Maryland endorsed the reciprocity agreement between Canada and the United States joint meeting sustained the pact
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Canada
Notable White House guest hints at 1912 power moves
Arthur I. Vorys stays at the White House amid whispers of next year’s plans and potential leadership roles. The visit fuels Republican speculation about a possible convention setup and the future Taft campaign organization.
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Washington
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Ohio
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Perry Heath
Hanna
Magazines Fight Postage Rise Through Education Campaign
A $25,000 to $50,000 fund raised by New York and Philadelphia magazines will back a broad education campaign to oppose a proposed increase in second class postage rates for periodicals. The effort aims to defeat the measure by informing readers rather than lobbying in Washington. Industry leaders warn higher rates would curtail demand for paper and printing, threatening paper and typesetting markets.
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Philadelphia
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Periodical Publishers’ Association
F.C. J. Tessaro
Washington
Arthur (. Hastings
New York City
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Hastings
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Monotype
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Chicago
Illinois
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Sherman
Cannon
Nominations Made in Senate Briefing At Capitol
The Capitol briefing lists appointments including Secretary of Porto Rico M Drew Carrol of Illinois United States attorney district of Porto Rico Byron S Ambler of Ohio Collector of customs Floyd Hughes district of Norfolk and Portsmouth and Cadet Taylor of Nebraska part of Omaha. Taft seeks repeal of treaty provisions restricting alcohol traffic in Indian country and urges similar action in Congress. Senator McCumber plans a substitute bill for the Sulloway pension expansion. Arizona statehood is unlikely this session due to election canvass timing. Delegates Cameron Blair WCTU and Antisaloon League witnesses oppose New Mexico ratification.
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Portsmouth
Cadet Taylor
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Omaha
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McCumber
North Dakota
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British Ambassador Bryce to Receive Johns Hopkins Doctorate
Baltimore February 17 Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain will deliver an address at Johns Hopkins University commemorations next Wednesday and will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws by the university.
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Emperor William Addresses Agricultural Congress in Berlin
Emperor William, recovered from illness, spoke to the German agricultural congress in Berlin using pince-nez glasses the first time seen in public. He touted reclaiming 500 acres of Kadiner marsh as a model for converting waste lands to pasture to boost cattle and cut foreign meat reliance. He noted crossbreeding German cattle with North and South American stock for a strong German American breed. London reports confirm the May 16 unveiling of Queen Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace with the Emperor and Empress Auguste Victoria attending.
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Harriman Widow Reclaims Nevada Land For Government
Denver February 17 A local paper reports that via the efforts of Mrs IE Harriman and with Colorado government help 2900 acres of land in Nevada allegedly misappropriated by the old Central Pacific have been deeded back to the government Negotiations continue for 200 acres of gold mines and mineral land near Reno The Central Pacific was later absorbed by the Southern Pacific Mrs Harriman ordered attorneys to pursue a compromise
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Eiffel tower to link wireless with New York and Canada
Paris announces that within two months wireless telegraphy will connect the Eiffel tower directly with New York and Canada. Electric plants have been installed to enable the communication.
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Red Cross Sends Funds for Famine Aid in Celestial Empire
The American Red Cross mailed two thousand dollars to the Commercial Club of Seattle Washington to buy flour for famine sufferers in the Celestial empire. The funds will be shipped to China on the army transport Buford with other relief supplies.
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White House Callers February 27 1811
A list of visitors to the White House includes Senator Root of New York Senator Bora of Idaho Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin Senator McCumber of North Dakota Representative Poster of Vermont Representative Dixon of Indian Territory Representative McKinley of Missouri Representative Tawney of Minnesota Representative Cocks of New York Representative McCall of Massachusetts.
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New York
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Idaho
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Wisconsin
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North Dakota
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