House Passes Compromise Bill on Tariff Board Vote
In a stormy late session the House adopted the tariff board compromise 186 to 92 after nearly seven hours of debate. Clark and Underwood supported the measure with 23 minority allies while 91 Democrats opposed, joined by 2 regular Republicans, and Payne pressed the vote to avoid a filibuster. The bill creates a permanent tariff commissioners board, backed by Ways and Means and the President, with Roll calls, amendments, and heated protests marking the long night.
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Payne
Board of Tariff Commissioners
Ways and Means Committee
House
Hubbard
Gaines
West Virginia
Poindexter
Washington
Cary
Wisconsin
Charmpn Clark
Underwood
New Ways and Means
Vommittee
Clark
Antiitarif
Representative Payne
Ways and Meany
Mr. Payne
Representaive Tark
Barnhad
Itana
Bartlett
Nevada
Booker
Missouri
Borland
Brantley
Geonoa
Burleson
Texas
Bying
Tennessee
Cantril
Kentucky
Mussouri
Cox
Ohio
Dickinson
Maine
Gallagher
Alinela
dGioulden
New York
Flammeond
Minnesota
Hardy
Havens
Howard
Georgia
Humphreys
Mississippi
Kellner
Massachusetts
Kinhea
New Jersey
Lloyd
Missoui
Maynard Virginia
Mitchell
Marmison
Indiana
Moss
Nicholis
Pennsylvania
Padgett
Eters
Pou
North Caro- Yami
Louisiana
Randel
Alabama
Wicklirae
Dalzell
Ways | Amt Means Committee
Champ Clark
Harrison
United States
Tariff Commission
Danville Inquiry Dropped In Vermillion County Vote Probe
In Danville Illinois a Vermillion county grand jury ended its probe after witnesses who had been paid for elections recanted claims of vote selling, saying the funds were for paid labor rather than personal votes. Foreman Woodyard halted summons and moved to routine business.
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Danville
Vermillion County
Woodyard
Rockhill Hosts Diplomatic Reception in St Petersburg
American Ambassador W. W. Rockhill and Mrs Rockhill hosted a formal reception in St Petersburg marking the presentation of his letters of credence to the Emperor. Protocol officials arranged the event. over 3,500 guests were invited and nearly 1,000 attended showcasing vivid uniforms and elegant gowns.
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Russia
St Petersburg
W. W. Rockhill
Protocol Department
Trance Miracle Fails as Devotees Await Noon Sight
Pittsburg Jan 30 followers of Margaret Shipley report a fasting trance and claim she would be miraculously cured at noon then at 6 pm. despite her blindness continuing. Miss Shipley’s supporters, led by Mrs Halderman and others, remain hopeful for a world saving gospel.
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Margaret Shipley
Washington Pont
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Margaret
Miss Shipley
Assault May Cost Reason Virginia Barrister in Rockville
Virginia attorney Richard C. G. Moncure of the Moncure family was badly injured in an assault by six men as he left Rockville Maryland courthouse. He was moved toward Washington for brain treatment, with possible loss of sight and serious internal injuries. Attorneys Wampler and Gloth filed for a rule against Peyton Whalen Joseph Whaten and Joshua Offutt, with the hearing postponed to Monday.
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Richard ¢. G. Mencme
Virginia
Moncure
Rockville
Couthouse
Anness
Peyton Whalen
Joseph Whaten
Joshua Offutt
Iourth
Moncurr
Dallas records hottest January day with 90 degrees
Texas heat shatters January records as Dallas hits 90 degrees. The warm spell continues for days with unseasonable temperatures across the state. Classified ads note free listings in the paper as a small-town note amid the weather item.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Ars
Mount Vernon Site Fight Stalls Reformatory Plan
In a 112 to 42 vote the House rejected building a DC reform school on Belvoir Virginia land near Mount Vernon and barred any penal institution within 10 miles of Mount Vernon except Occoquan. Representative Carlin led the opposition with cross party support.
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Carlin
Belvoir
Appropriations
District of Columbia
Belovolr
Virginia
Potomac
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Maryland
Occoquan
Appropriations Committee
Belvol
Gardner
Michigan
Taylor
Ohio
Tawney
Minnesota
House
Reformatory
Pearre
Pio
Poe
Douglas
Omo
Hull
Iowa
Washington
Lawmakers Debate Belvoir Site For Reformatory Workhouse
Lawmakers warn against risk to Mount Vernon as Belvoir tract faces scrutiny. Rep Gardner calls the measure incomplete and says it must be corrected in conference after Senate passage. He notes concerns over amended appropriation language and the split use for a reformatory and workhouse.
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Gardner
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Senate
Favors State Trained Wives in Germany
Berlin reports Mrs Pauline Woerner a German woman’s rights advocate supports compulsory domestic service for girls arguing military service improved manhood and that state trained housewives would benefit German society She notes opposition to compulsory military service already facing the plan and suggests a similar training path for women.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Pauline Woerner
Pastor's Club Aids Cupid in St Louis Parish Basement
The Rev. J B Toomay of Fountain Park Congregational Church plans a church basement social club for youths with chairs, cozy corners, a gas lamp and hearth. He asserts lovemaking is natural and proper and expects proper conduct without chaperons or restrictions.
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J. B. Toomay
St. Louis
Washington Post
Fountain Park Congregational Church
Toomay
New Customs Leak Case Linked to Large Importer
New York dispatch reports that Collector Loeb and Appraiser Wanamaker uncovered a path enabling likely losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Investigations confirm imports of musical instruments undervalued below true worth and a top importer allegedly paid a plug penalty into the subtreasury.
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New York
Customs
Loeb
Wanamaker
Wedding Eve Homicide Case Shocks City
Dr Daniel Casella was found with two bullet wounds in his Catherine Street drug store office. Madeline Bacigalupo, the woman with him, refused to answer questions as Coroner Feinberg charged her with homicide after the physician died.
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Washington Post
New York
Daniel 4. Casella
Casellas
Philip Hagelstein
Catherine
Catherine Street
Michael Osnato
Madeline Bacigalupo
Sellaro
Dr. Casella
Ipenga
Feinberg
Madeline
Yond
Thav
Tombz
Secrecy in King's Suit Suppresses Libel Case Details
New York reports crown authorities conceal proceedings in the libel case against Edward Mylius charged over a defamatory article in Liberator about King George. Mylius faced a jury trial with government efforts to drop the case if he recanted. he refused.
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Washington Post
New York
London
Edward Myilius
Malta
Culme Seymour
Tryon
Victoria-Camperdown
Mylius
Myllua
Mystery in Finance as NYC Banks Lose 155 Million
Thirty nine New York City institutions report a total loss of 155 million in two months. Treasury officials seek an explanation for the sudden decline and reserve shifts.
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New York City
Treasury
Deposits Drop Widely as New York Banks Lead Losses
National banks nationwide saw deposits fall by 191.6 million dollars between November and January 7, with more than 158 million pulled from 39 New York City banks. Treasury officials seek reasons as Chicago banks show smaller losses and overall reserves remain high despite the slump.
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New York City
Treasury
Chicago
United States
New York State
New York
Western and Pacific States
New England
Dorothy Arnold disappearance widens with Mrs. Arnold linked
New York reports Dorothy Arnold, the heiress, vanished after buying candy and a book at Manhattan stores. Publicity surrounds Mrs. Arnold, mother of Dorothy, who may be traveling with her daughter or hiding. Family lawyer John Keith says Mrs. Arnold is simply secluded due to publicity, while detectives question town details and overseas contacts.
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John S. Keith
Washington Post
New York
Dorothy Arnold
Park & Tilford’s
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
Miss Arnold
Brentano
Twenty-fifth Street
Dorothy
Central Park
Flynn
John & Seith
Arnold
Park
Park & Tilford's
Europe
Arnolds
John W. Arnold
Florence
George &. Griscom, Jr
American Today
Francis R. Arnold
John & Keith
Maryland to Collect Auto Taxes and Ohio to Hear President
Maryland moves to collect auto taxes while Ohio considers presidential policy. News items cover finance, tariff debates, and political shifts across states with judiciary and public notices implied in the era.
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House
Tariff Board
Mount Vernon
Mystery of Finance
Maryland
Society
Washington City
War on autos reaches Maryland over presidential licenses
Maryland authorities resume the speed enforcement era for motor vehicles. The state motor vehicle commissioner says vehicles used by the President are not exempt from licensing. Secretary Norton asked for licenses for four cars and three chauffeurs but no remittance arrived. The President and Taft era tensions showcase how officials view official autos on public roads.
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George
White House
Maryland
Comptroller of the Treasury
District of Columbia
Army
United States Supreme Court
United States
Virginia
Washington
Massachusetts
Norton
John K. George
Taft
President Taft
Mr. Norton
Mr. George
Montgomery County
Leprosy Bacilli Isolated By Dr Duval Discoverer Seeks Serum
Special to The Washington Poet from New Orleans reports Dr C W Duval of Tulane University has isolated the leprosy bacillus for the first time. He claims fish are the bacillus habitat and that disease spreads through infected fish. Progress toward a curative serum is noted though risks remain. The piece notes the bacillus can survive in putrid material, heat, and strong antiseptics, heightening public fear. A separate item from Roanoke reports a man arrested as a suspect in a stabbing case.
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Duval
New Orleans
Jan. C
C. W. Duval
Tulane University
Taft Tribute Quoted in Buffalo Speech by Martyred Predecessor
President voices view that sensible trade agreements will not interrupt home production and will expand outlets for the surplus. He pays tribute to Canada and cites the duty of the United States.
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Canada
U. 5
Taft on Reciprocity With Canada Promotes Trade
The speech urges approval of the Canadian agreement as a century of controversy ends. It predicts a growing market for American products and expanded food-supply ties, praising Canada as a peaceful neighbor eager for cooperative relations and mutual benefits. The speaker asks if this should be declined.
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Canada
Nada
Mr. McKinley
Taii
Ohio
Tait
McKintes
Wr McKink
Taft echoes McKinleys reciprocity call at Ohio Society banquet
President Taft recalled McKinleys public stance for reciprocity at the Ohio Society of Washingtons first annual banquet in the New Willard. The event honored McKinleys birthday with speakers Justice Day Secretary Knox former Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Dick among those present. Taft praised McKinleys commercial expansion views and urged action toward a Canadian agreement reinforcing close ties and mutual benefit.
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MecKinnsey
Buffalo
Taft
Ohio Society
New Willard
Ohio Society of Washington
Buckeye
William McKinley
Justice Day
Society
McKinley
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