Taft pushes pact early action expected
Congress debates the reciprocal tariff treaty with Canada. Representative McCall of Massachusetts introduced the administration bill in the Ways and Means Committee, signaling a strong role in steering the measure. Democrats appear poised to support the pact, while hearings may be limited and an extra session could be considered to finalize action.
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Widow accepts dower rights in Elkins estate worth 20 million
Special to The Washington Port Wheeling West Virginia January widow Mrs Stephen B Elkins petitions courts to waive provisions of Senator Elkins will and accept dower under law The estate valued around 20 million will be held intact for five years executors include Davis Elkins Stephen B Elkins Jr and the Davis Trust Co The will provides substantial bequests to the widow Halliehurst and K Street home stay in family and education provisions for grandsons with payouts to other heirs and specific shares for first wife s children
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Canada Duty Pact Awaited As McCall Bill Moves
The McCall bill would impose duties on Canadian goods and trigger reciprocal duties once the President confirms Canada imposes similar charges. Free importation of certain items would start when the President is satisfied Canada makes equivalent concessions. Senate was out yesterday with few members present at the Capitol and no clear sign of changes in opposition from Thursday.
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Cuba Celebrates Second Republic Anniversary With Aviation Flights
Havana marks the second republic anniversary with a review at Camp Columbia and a palace ceremony. James Ward displays Cuba's first aviation exhibition, limited by high winds. Key West reports rough seas and unfavorable weather threaten McCurdy’s Havana flight plan. torpedo boat destroyers study wind conditions before returning.
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No More Standing Room in New York Theaters
New York authorities end the practice of allowing patrons to stand in aisles and passageways during performances. Fire Commissioner Waldo cites a Supreme Court ruling that it is unlawful to permit standing anywhere in the house, reflecting new compliance mandates for theater managers.
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Merchants Plan Southern Parcs Post Convention in Nashville
Retail merchants from most Southern states call a four day meeting in Nashville February 28 to March 3 to protest the parcels post bill. The call has over 6 000 signatures and is expected to attract many prominent public figures.
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Schenk Divorce Case Sparks Wheeling Court Scene
Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk is released on her own recognizance with a $10000 bail as she faces a divorce suit naming Dan Phillips as corespondent. The case follows the poison trial where the jury failed to reach a verdict. Johnson Schenk faces large alimony claims and mounting legal costs estimated around $100000.
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Missing Dorothy Arnold Case Haunts New York Officials
New York police and family officials probe the disappearance of Dorothy Frothingham Arnold. False leads, burglary and ransom threats surface in a complex case. Public letters from a so called Italian Black Hand demand 7000 dollars while private detectives scrutinize an older admirer, Griscom.
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Dig s In Babylon ruins inner town wall unearthed
Special cable reports Prof Koldewey’s excavation of ancient Babylon showing massive southern inner town wall and uncovered southern citadel parts. Findings include Nebuchadnezzar palace extensions, Euphrates quay walls, Belshazzar’s hall, and Tower of Babel precincts with hundreds of towers and monumental architecture, aiming to compare measurements with Babylonian standards.
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Col Goethals Returning Home From Panama Voyage
Lieut Vol Goethals chief engineer of the canal sails from Colon tomorrow bound for the United States. He has been summoned to Washington by congressional committees on appropriations and will report to them.
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Risk freedom for wager in Cambridge student theft case
Two Cambridge undergraduate students are acquitted of theft for taking surveying instruments, claiming the act was for a bet rather than felonious intent. The article recalls Mr Melhinsh who risked his life in the Peninsular War for a wager, riding a poor horse into battle and winning a bet that paid £45 for each officer's horse killed in action.
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Jamaica Plans A Fate Panama Exposition In Kingston 1915
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce weighs recommending Kingston host an exposition in 1915 tied to the formal opening of the Panama Canal. Proposals include a large dock and shipping repair plant to improve harbor facilities. Linked Fruit Company may set up a major coaling depot beside the new pier.
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Americans in Rome Hostesses Draw Overseas Guests
Home, Jan. 28. The Eternal City quiets as cholera fears fade and Americans gain social prominence in Rome. Hostesses like Mrs J Carrot Reskwith and Mrs George Wurtz host dinners with notable guests including Mr and Mrs Frederick Crowninshield and Major Landis. The season features prominent Americans such as Donna Hisse Torlonia and Princess Poggio Suasa. Ambassador John G. A. Leishmann is due soon, and John W. Garrett will depart, with Nelson Gay and wife returning in February to reopen their Boston-area home.
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Gunboat Wheeling Safe After Rumor of Disaster
Naval officers condemned a groundless report that the gunboat Wheeling was blown up at sea. The vessel arrived at Guantanamo Bay in normal condition with 160 men aboard. A wireless message confirmed the port call and Washington offered no evidence of any disaster origin.
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Powder in Engine Coal Aims to Wreck Train
Detectives from New York Chicago and St Louis probe an attempted bombing aboard a Hobart Indiana bound train. Fireman Werkley shoveling coal found a five pound can of giant blasting powder hidden in coal. Officials suspect foreigners recently discharged from local construction work, linking them to the act.
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Ex midshipman held as thief in diamond theft
W N Barrett jr former midshipman in the United States navy was arraigned in the police court on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing diamonds valued at 3500 from two San Francisco jewelers. The case was set for hearing next Wednesday.
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Live Fight Near Galanca Traps U S Troops in Mexican Border
At Galanca near Chihuahua a remnant of Col Rahogo's 1,000 men is besieged by revolutionists as federal cavalry rushes to aid. Earlier reports say Maj Dominuez's federals clashed with rebels at Noncave with fifteen rebels and two federals killed. Refugees flee into Texas amid border tensions and renewed U S military and customs measures increase patrols and deputy collectors along the frontier.
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Death Trap Gas Fumes Linked to Wedding Pair
Cumberland Maryland January report details a test by State's Attorney David A. Robb using two cats to simulate the deaths of Charles E. Twigg and his fiancée Grace Blosser. Doctors testified cyanide poisoning and no clear signs of natural gas poisoning, with ongoing questions about the manner of death.
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Tunnels for Philadelphia subway plan outlined
Philadelphia officials unveil a $60 million loan plan to fund a four track Broad Street subway stretching along a mile of road street and a Market Street line extension to Camden through Delaware River tunnels. City ownership with possible lease to Union Traction Company. large convention hall project also proposed near Fairmount Park.
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Long terms for boy bandits in Duluth shooting
Duluth Minnesota: Jane Melo drowski and Algor Johnson, identified as boy bandits, were sentenced to life imprisonment and 20 years respectively for the January morning shooting of Policeman Harry Chessmore after robbing the Mackey Hotel night clerk and porter, binding them to posts and ridding the cash register.
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