Taft Works To Clear Senate Path On Canadian Reciprocity
President Taft presses lawmakers to approve the Canadian reciprocity agreement as only nine working days remain in the session. A looming postoffice bill rider would raise magazine postage and threaten the pact, with filibuster risks from La Follette Cummins Bristow Bourne Borah Clapp and Gore.
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Konop Election Stands In Ninth Wisconsin Seat
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today overruled Gustave Kustermann in a dispute over the Ninth Wisconsin district seat. If not unseated by the Sixty-second Congress, Thomas Konop will represent the district in the new Congress.
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Taft Medal Vindicated Over Brass Controversy
In Worcester Massachusetts February taft medal presented to President Taft at the trainmen’s convention is declared fourteen karat gold and free from prison labor taint. An investigation by Worcester committee confirmed the medal’s gold composition and verified engraving was not done by prisoners at the county jail. Taft allowed investigators to use the medal during the probe.
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Governor Vetoes Iowa Primary Plan Bill
Des Moines Iowa February 24 Gov BLF Carroll vetoed the Oregon primary plan bill which had cleared both houses. He called the measure an evasion of the constitution and said it aimed to accomplish indirectly what cannot be done directly. The legislature will seek to override the veto tomorrow.
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Explosion Rocks Danville Gas Plant Near Station
Danville Virginia February 2 A midnight blast at the gas works beside the Southern Railway station set a fierce fire rolling through the plant. One man is reported killed as flames rage and rescue work begins amid fear of more casualties.
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Hotels and guests listed by city and name in Hotel census
A long OCR list shows guests and their hosts across major hotels in Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and more. Names grouped by city include Mr and Mrs T W Magill Arlington H Macloneil J H Bohling O W Gear F L Watts and many others. The fragment also notes visitors from abroad including Dr Coegrath of Quebec Canada and various American cities with residences and hotel affiliations.
Hale Opposes Canadian Reciprocity Hearings
Senator Hale of Maine pressed witnesses to reveal that President Taft and officials did not consult affected interests before the Canada reciprocity deal. Gloucester fisheries advocate Gardner testified he could not meet the secretary and was told the issue was closed. Indiana grange leader Aaron Jones warned the Senate to defeat the agreement or face political consequences in a tight, dying session.
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Bridge Whist in Society Brings Nervous Strain Says Doctor
In the New York Evening Journal Dr. Anna von Shelly warns that women who play bridge for money risk neurasthenia and nervous breakdowns. She distinguishes semi professional players who manage to balance life from those driven by social pressure and debt, urging pursuits like suffrage work as healthier outlets.
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Senate Adopts Lorimer Inquiry Effects Amid Talks
Congress in brief. Senate attendance as Lorimer address looms while Beveridge opposes the committee report. Burrows may seek a vote today. A North Dakota farmer criticizes Hi for reciprocity remarks. House passes naval appropriation bill after disposing amendments and authorizes two superdreadnoughts. House adjourns to meet at 11. Hearings continue on paper and wood pulp.
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Dakotan Urges Annexation and Reciprocity Debate
A Dakotan legislator urges annexation of Canada linking reciprocity with united governance. Meanwhile Hartford and New Haven business groups back reciprocity. Minnesota Senate votes to delay action until next session as merchants endorse reciprocity, and Lord Desborough seeks official text amid version discrepancies.
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ELECT SENATOR OR QUIT
Albany February 23 Citizens and civic groups urged New York lawmakers to elect a United States senator without delay. The American Civic Alliance asked Gov Dix and legislators to end the current impasse and for governors to use powers to resolve the session stalemate. The thirtieth joint ballot showed only a party shift in an assembly seat. Balloting elsewhere for senator produced no result.
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Convention bids heat up for Republican gathering
Washington observers note Denver and St Louis press to host the next GOP national convention with funds and outreach, while Chicago and Philadelphia also loom as past choices. State leaders including Gov Tener and Consul Manning shape politics amid reform and patronage concerns in Washington.
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