Taft Seeks Near Free Trade With Canada in Reciprocity Plan
President Taft outlines a near free trade reciprocity treaty with Canada, proposing free lists for wheat, fish, fruits, eggs, lumber, and other essentials. He argues broader access to Canadian natural resources without harming U S producers, while warning of fierce opposition from fisheries and certain Senators Crane and Lodge. The message frames strategic economic union over tariff walls and notes arbitration precedents and a common boundary advantage.
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Tariff Changes Under Treaty Free List Alters Materials
Reciprocal free list expands duty free access for raw materials like mica and gypsum in the United States and authorizes free printing paper and pulp once wood pulp export restrictions are lifted. About 20 percent mutual reductions follow in other schedules.
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Canada Praises Taft Knox as Reciprocity Ends
Ottawa Jan 24 William Fielding minister of finance announced in the House the reciprocity negotiations with the United States achieved an understanding to boost trade without sacrificing Canadian interests. He praised President Taft and Secretary Knox noting no side sought victory and Britain may gain concessions. The agreement extends benefits to the UK and colonies while keeping British tariff preferences intact.
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Fake Raiders in Net Nab Five in New York
A woman called police after slipping a telephone tip, leading to the capture of five men suspected as the citys roaming auto burglary gang. They staged fake raids on homes in several neighborhoods and robbed victims. One suspect, Harry Koover, faces homicide charges in Salti death tied to a prior pistol fight.
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Mystery Of Dorothy Arnold Deepens In New York
A Bryn Mawr graduate, Dorothy Arnold, vanished after leaving Brentano's on December 13. Her family, sworn to find her, notes she left jewelry and an unread book behind, but took a candy and a book hinting at departure. An admirer in Europe is under watch as detectives trace letters and movements.
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Fixed Family Clock Outplays Wife in Court
John Morrow of Westchester set back family clock two and a half hours then beat his wife to court for support. The summons was dismissed when he failed to appear. magistrate issued a new summons after the wife finally arrived.
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Divorce Action Arises From Westward Affinity Case
Wallace Miller files for divorce from Carrie E. Miller, detailing years of separation and a middle life romance with Charles Smith. Testimony taken in Denver, judge weighing evidence amid revelations tied to the famed Pinney Earle affinity case.
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Why Baldwin Did Not Sue
Hartford Conn Gov Simeon B Baldwin announced his reason for not suing former President Theodore Roosevelt over criticisms in a campaign speech. He noted a December 15 letter in which Roosevelt refused to retract his remarks and said that delaying until after his inauguration would better fit the proprieties of the governor’s office and avoid heightened newspaper notoriety.
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Rebel Arsenal Raided Near Rio Grande Mexico Agents Suspected
A well built underground arsenal near the Rio Grande, about 20 miles south of Del Rio, was unearthed by Third Cavalry patrol. The dugout housed 475 guns and 17,000 cartridges, packed in boxes and barrels, likely tied to Mexican revolutionists or their agents.
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Rockville assault sparks lynching talk and warrants
Indignation ran high after Virginia attorney R. C. L. Moncure was beaten leaving the Rockville courthouse. Deputies Whalen and Offutt face warrants. Wampler and Gloth arrested briefly. Moncure is critically injured with an eye at risk. bonds set at $1000 for Whalen.
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California Senate Passes Woman Suffrage Bill by Vote
California lawmakers moved toward women's suffrage as the state senate approved an amendment framed on the Colorado law by a 3 to 5 vote. The assembly appears ready to pass, signaling progress on the constitutional change. Baltimore and Return service advertised with weekend schedules and limited trains.
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Slight Clew to Missing Girl
Brief note in today’s issue hints at a clue in the search for a missing girl. Police and local investigators remain on the case, reviewing leads from nearby districts.
Sommer carries six passengers in cross country flight
Douzy France Jan 26 Roger Sommer flew a large biplane with six passengers circling the aerodrome at 100 feet then to Romilly and back. He set a world record for cross country flight with passengers and a new total weight lifted mark.
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Curtiss Solves Key Aviation Problem With Water Flight
Glenn H. Curtiss demonstrated a hydroplane equipped aeroplane on San Diego Bay. The craft skimmed two miles, lifted to 50 feet, then 100 feet, circling near the Bear and Iris before landing beside the shore hangar. Navy and Army officers witnessed, signaling a path for naval aviation.
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Princess to Name Airship Suchard at Kiel Ceremony
Berlin dispatch reports German American aeronaut Joseph Brucker met Prince Henry of Prussia at Kiel. The prince said Princess Henry would name the airship Suchard with a bottle of liquid air in a February 15 ceremony as the dirigible nears completion.
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Tom L Johnson Very Ill in Cleveland
Former Cleveland mayor Tom L Johnson remains gravely ill in his apartments after a long decline from liver and kidney troubles. He appeared publicly only once since his year-ago mayoral defeat, joining Governor Harmon at the gubernatorial campaign closing.
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New York Times reports U S to renegotiate with Japan
The United States intends to begin immediate action on a new treaty with Japan to replace the current commerce and navigation pact. The change would remove the immigration and labor provisions from the treaty and faces strong Pacific coast opposition in Congress during the current session.
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Cottage City Vanishes After Landing Passengers
The steamer Cottage City sailing from Seattle to Alaskan ports is believed lost after all hands reportedly left in boats. Cape Laze wireless operator says no message received at 3:27 pm, implying vessel went down. In Virginia, Mrs William Hodges Mann, wife of the governor, states no intoxicants have been served at the Executive Mansion since she took charge.
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