Kenyon to introduce antitrust bill to tighten Sherman Act
Senator W S Kenyon plans a Monday proposal to strengthen the Sherman antitrust act. The measure would impose jail sentences for violations, allow forfeiture of patents used to build monopolies, and bar one railroad from holding stock in another. The bill aims to curb corporate control, align with progressives, and seek quick committee action.
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AIMS AT MONOPOLY SHOE MACHINERY BILL INTRODUCED
Representative Peters of Massachusetts introduced a bill aiming at the United States Shoe Machinery Company alleging monopoly of shoe manufacturing equipment. The measure would let patent owners not block others from using rival machinery when leasing patents. The bill goes to the Interstate Commerce committee. Separately, a House subcommittee opened an inquiry into graft in army and navy shoe contracts to see if bids and specs favor a single firm.
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Suffrage Bill Advanced in British House of Commons
London May 5 Sir George Kemp introduced a new suffrage bill granting voting rights to every woman house or property holder. Married women cannot vote in their husbands’ constituencies. The measure would enfranchise about 1,000,000 women and was debated as 63,000-signature petition opposing female suffrage was presented. The bill passed second reading 25 to 38 and goes to committee. support came from Lloyd George Grey Isaacs and Simon among other Liberals.
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Borden Attacks Taft Speech In Ottawa Dinner
Opposition leader L R Borden denounced President Taft's address at a Ottawa dinner on May 5. He quoted Taft on reciprocity and warned that stronger England Canada ties must precede any deal. Borden, surrounded by officials and cabinet ministers, framed Taft's remarks as a campaign document.
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George Talbert Struck by Auto While Riding Bicycle
George Talbert a two year old boy at 1140 Florida avenues northeast was struck by an automobile driven by Nell Wolcott at the corner of Fourteenth and Monroe streets northwest. He was thrown to the pavement and badly injured. He was taken to Emergent Hospital and later returned home after treatment.
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Congress Condensed House Debates Free Trade Measure
The House debated the free trade bill with Representative Warburton of Washington signaling support. Absent members were ordered back to Washington for the vote on Monday. The session adjourned at 6:00 pm and will reconvene today.
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District in Congress Sets Time for District Business
Democratic leaders plan to allow ample time for District matters. Public Buildings and Grounds backs Fitzgerald resolution urging Treasury to explain delay on new bureau of engraving and printing building. Two bills introduced: Kopp on District game laws and Dyer on a loan shark measure.
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Torreon Falls to Revolutionists in Mexico
San Antonio May 6 news reports Torreon Coahuila has fallen into rebel hands. Torreon, a major railroad hub for Mexican National Mexican Central and Mexican International systems, would give rebels control of northern rail lines. A large American Smelting and Refining plant is in the city. reports say rebels over 1000 strong near Nuevo Laredo with bridges destroyed.
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Free List Bill Gains Support While Sugar Duty Hit
Washington Representative Warburton, a new Republican, backs the Democratic free list bill and urges removing sugar duties. Barnett attacks a cotton-bagging trust as absent members are ordered back to vote. Leaders expect a Monday showdown with amendments likely but passage anticipated with limited changes.
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IS AGAINST INTERVENTION Says Americans Would Be Killed by Wholesale
Dr J Edward Buckley who spent years in Mexico and now communicates with Americans there warns that foreigners in Mexico fear wholesale killings if the United States intervenes alone. He says Mexicans would murder Americans to avenge any intervention and urges cooperation with other powers to quell the rebellion.
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High Schools Stage Annual Plays for Benefit
Central High presented The Rivals with two casts. Miss Carolina McKinley won best actress as Mrs Malaprop and Wright McCormick led the boys as Sir Anthony Absolute. Hastern pupils performed The Twig of Thorn, an Irish fairy tale, with a sizable cast. Both shows benefited school athletics and other expenses. Performances continue tonight with hoped for large crowds.
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Diaz to go out fighting in Honduras turmoil
A New York Times cable from Mexico City recounts Gen Diaz’s cordial talk with Manuel Bonilla, former Honduras president. Diaz allegedly vows to fight to the end if forced to yield power, claiming he owes it to his country and past, with sources uncertain about the exact quote.
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Peroxide King John Brunner Divorced in Carson City
John Brunner known as the peroxide king obtained a divorce yesterday in Carson City after months of delay caused by his wife demanding precise allegations of extreme veracity. He testified he married in Washington DC in December and that his wife treated him harshly in 1900. He said he discovered his wife, children, and all household furniture were missing in New York and later found her in the South, where she barred him from seeing their two children.
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Perjury in Ohio Graft Trials Start May Fifteenth
Columbus May 65 Prosecutor Turner hinted indictments for perjury tied to a bribery probe. Legislators and lobbyists face possible indictments as detectives assess bribe schemes. Indicted lawmakers pleaded not guilty as Judge Kinkrad scheduled trials for the week of May 13 with delays sought by defense.
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Begin Investigation Monday on War Department inquiry
The War Department inquiry will start Monday before the House Committee on Expenditures to the War Department. The mobilization of military forces in Texas will be used as a basis for the inquiry. Secretary Dickinson will appear before the committee.
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Protect Birds in Dinkrlu2 Measure Aimed at Game Birds
Representative Kopp of Wisconsin introduced a DC protection bill for aquatic fowl. It bans traps and nets, limits decoys and daily bag, with up to 100 fine and six months imprisonment for violations. Representative Dyer of Missouri filed the loan shark bill, originally in Senate by Senator Gallinger.
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Warning to the Alaskans at Cordova Coal Dump
News of rioting at Cordova Alaska after a mob dumped Canadian coal into the bay prompted a telegram from Secretary of the Interior Fisher to Governor Clark urging firm suppression of lawlessness while supporting Alaska coal development. Deputy marshals guard property as troops may be used. Gov Clark says no alarm and notes continued reliance on Canadian coal until Alaska mines open.
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Army Orders Describe Extensive Officer Transfers and Duties
The notice lists leave of absence for Robert C. Cotton of the Twentieth Infantry for three months and details numerous assignments and promotions across cavalry, infantry, and artillery units. It notes officers to Fort Barry, Duchesne, Sil, Governors Island, various arming and staff duties, and medical reserve and signaling corps movements with destinations including Valdez Alaska, Governors Island, Fort Du Pont, and Annapolis among others.
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District Bills Move Toward Early Introduction
The Democratic leadership outlines a Week for District bills in the House. Speaker Clark supports ample time for the free list and statehood measures before District matters. The District committee will meet to assign bills for detailed review and aim to have many ready for a vote at the opening of the session.
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