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Intervention In Cuba Sparks US Warning Note to Havana
Washington reports an organized Cuban movement challenging the government with military cohesion and a push for annexation. A State Department note warns Cuba to enforce law or face US intervention, while debates in US circles focus on timing and possible annexation dynamics.
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Victims of Economy and Calls for Adequate Education Pay
The author argues against cuts to longevity pay for teachers and criticizes fiscal policy that harms public schools. They urge maintaining fair wages to attract and retain educators, noting migration of teachers to other cities for better pay and the need to reward service. The piece emphasizes education as central to national strength and cautions against reducing teacher compensation.
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Sensational Dancing Fads Stir Little Real Alarm
A reader questions the panic over sensational dancing and new entertainments. The author argues fear of modern movments is overblown, asserting dancing remains an ancient art and young people deserve freedom to enjoy liberty, while noting some acts may be improper but do not justify banning motion or speech.
Taft era debates and butter prices mix in newspaper roundup
A 1912 style column surveys Senate open debate over a reciprocity treaty with Canada, tariff talks, and public opinion. It also notes Elgin butter price hikes, the impact of law on markets, the Lawrence strike language barriers, and reflections on business leaders shaping legislation.
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Rider Haggar d not a baronet and New Year honors
The article explains that novelist Rider Hagward did not receive a baronetcy despite expectations, only a knighthood, while others like Valentina Chirol and Josiph Beecham gained different honors. It reviews hereditary differences between baronets and knights, notes on other New Year honors, and brief biographical details of court figures and officials.
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Naval Orders Move Officers Between Posts
Comb C H Eayes assigned to Naval War College Hewport Rhode Island while Widukigeat C B Strickland transfers to Worden.
King Alfonso Commutes Chato Sentence Amid Cabinet Resignations
King Alfonso confirms his commutation of Chato’s murder sentence, praising Premier Ca neljan’s loyalty and revealing a royal struggle between strict justice and clemency. The event prompted cabinet resignations, crowd support for the king, and continued government leadership with Canalejas remaining premier.
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District's System Good Says Redfield Investigation
Rep Redfield, at the request of Chairman Jatngon of the House District committee, reports the district purchasing office system is largely sound with minor criticisms. He notes the inquiry has stretched over a month and is not yet finished, praising the overall method and noting only small points of contention.
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Court Decides For Barnes In Albany Inquiry
Albany January 16 Willam Barnes chairman of the Republican State committee need not answer questions from the Senate committee investigating Albany city and county affairs about his stock in the J B Lyons Company and is not required to produce the books of the Albany Journal Company of which he is president A decision to this effect was handed down by the court of appeals
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New Tanaga ptarmigan discovered on Aleutian expedition
A. C. Bent, on a Smithsonian expedition in the Aleutians last summer, reports a new ptarmigan subspecies named the Tanaga ptarmigan. The bird shares a general group with domestic fowl and shows a striking seasonal plumage change from pure white in winter to brown, gray, or black in other seasons.
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Fire Devastates Osaka Leaving Thousands Homeless
A series of fires swept southern Osaka starting early morning, fueled by strong winds. By afternoon officials reported 6,268 buildings destroyed and 40,006 people rendered homeless, with the conflagration still out of control.
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Army Orders and Movements Report for Forts and Vessels
Adjutant General announces officers to report for duty including Col Henry Heistand McCaln Kernan Alvord and Buttler with transfers to Manila Fort Totten and Washington. Naval movements list vessels arriving at Hankow Gomstenamo Livingston and New York with ships sailing to Shanghai and Guantanamo.
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Whedd House Callers Examine Lawmakers Amid Confusion
Fragmentary OCR lists several placeholders for names and places such as Jeotter Brown from Netrualke and Resater Gugoenheiml from Celera with a reference to Representative Curry of New Mexico. The garbled text suggests a meeting or hearing involving diverse legislators amid unclear context.
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Congress Condensed Distracted Senate Proceedings
Senate session covered arbitration treaty talk with McCumber pending. Gaillagher opposed an immediate vote on pro tem election. Reports referenced foreign policy, tax, pensions for widows, district appropriation, water power, and postal spending. House adjourned at 5:02 p.m. to resume next day.
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Denunciation of Gunther Riles Nicaragua Assembly
A Nicaragua assembly resolution denounces Franklin M Gunther United States charge d affaires as an outrage to republican autonomy It asserts Gunther wished to delay promulgation of the constitution until the American minister arrived State Department officials say his intent was misunderstood or perverted and deny any plan to amend the instrument The dispute arose amid talks on the new constitution and U S interests in its provisions about the republics finances and governance
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Gary Defends Steel Trust in New Year Statement
Judge Gary chairman of United States Steel Corporation defends treatment of employees. He notes 2% higher wages since organization, millions spent to prevent accidents and improve sanitation, voluntary relief for accidents, and pension provisions. He claims seven day week work largely abandoned and twelve hour days reduced, though some remain by employee preference for higher pay.
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Henry Labrouchere Dead in Florence Villa
Henry Labrouchere editor of the London Truth dies at a Florence villa. Once a prominent Independent politician in England he served as MP for about fifty years but declined cabinet posts. Known for a caustic pen in the Truth and exposure of political and diplomatic abuses. He also served as a diplomat and was attaché in Washington in 1854.
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Vardaman Elected Senator in Mississippi Legislature
Jan 16 Mississippian legislature named James K. Vardaman to succeed United States Senator Leroy Percy whose term expires in March 1915. In joint session tomorrow the election was ratified. Vardaman defeated Percy in last summer’s primaries.
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MacVeagh Rules Wood Pulp Must Be Dominion Product
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh yesterday ruled that free entry from Canada into the United States for wood pulp and paper applies only when the product is made in the Dominion’s woods. The decision specifies that Canadian manufacture using foreign materials disqualifies pulp and paper from free entry.
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Daring formal skating dress shocks Verona Lake crowd
An unidentified girl in a brown corduroy gown with fur trim skated on Verona Lake in Montclair with a companion wearing a long brown polo coat. The pair drew attention as bystanders noted the sheath skirt and fashionable outfit before leaving in a motor car.
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Amy Officers Transferred Under New Military Plan
Col McCain and Lieut Col Alvord shift under the new plan. Col Henry P McCain assistant adjutant general designated for the Philippine division and to sail for Manila in May after a leave. Col Helstand to Washington March 16 as assistant adjutant general. Lieut Col Alvord to Fort Totten. Lieut Col Kernan to be adjutant general of the Department of the Columbia now stationed at Vancouver Barracks Washington.
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Sudanese Study Aims at Dry Farming in Egypt Plan
Lord Kitchener, builder of British India now directing efforts in Egypt, is asked when a Sudanese government representative should visit to study grafting dry farming and cotton cultivation. A reply suggests May as best to begin inspections, with the department offering to plan the itinerary and provide assistance.
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Minnesota rate brief II in Supreme Court case filed
Attorney General Lyndon A. Smith of Minnesota and associates filed a lengthy printed brief for the Minnesota rate case set for oral argument February 19. Edward T. Young and Thomas D. O'Brien are reiterated in the case. The brief argues that restricting state power to regulate intrastate business should not extend federal authority over intrastate commerce.
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Extradition Question in Mexico Murder Suspects
The supplication for extradition to Mexico of Nicnor Valdez and Andraes Garza Galan argues whether a government official can be surrendered for murder tied to duty. Charged for executions of Madero guards during an insurrection, they are held for extradition by a U S commissioner in San Antonio and now go to the State Department.
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We May Expect Cabinet Shifts and Recalls
The article imagines a sequence where figures like Attorney General Wickersham and Secretaries Stimson Meyer MacVeagh and Knox publicly oppose or push policies aligned or contrary to the president. It suggests a future of recall proposals, tolls through the Panama Canal, navy cuts, reciprocal tariffs and China recognition as debated cabinet positions.
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Adventure in the Dry Belt Prank Ends With Whisky Theft
A Junction City man, returning home, faced a stickup in a dark alley. The assailant demanded his money, but admitted the catch was trivial. The man fled toward light and discovered two half pints of whisky were taken. The item originates from the New York Press.
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Pointed Paragraph From the Chicago News
Age and a small brother tell an and girl. Airships and tramps have no visible means of support. Many a man who is dead to the world remains unburied. There is a lot of blank verse in the life of the average poet. A woman do the fairest creature on earth also the unfairest. Are the people who tell up not to worry in the immune class. Age matter of fact most of our troubles amount to very little.
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Californians in Washington discuss 1908 race prospects
George A. Knight and other California figures in Washington forecast Republican strength in the state, favor Roosevelt's hold on the Pacific coast, predict Taft renomination, and note Hearst and Bryan influence at the Democratic convention. Virginia and Southern leaders weigh delegates and futures, with Burns predicting Taft’s nomination.
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