Special Session Seen For Tariff Revision Soon
Washington December 26 The leaders in Congress hope to call a special session to revise the tariff almost immediately after Taft's inauguration to shorten the session and avoid a long Washington summer. The plan envisions quick committee hearings and swift passage by the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees with a four month aim.
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Fire hero may die in Philadelphia blaze
Samuel Dunlap assistant fire chief critically ill from smoke inhalation after a moving picture theater fire. Several other firemen overcome. Dunlap known for multiple rescues and habit of returning to duty after earlier injuries. In a historic rescue he carried out Abe Lacey from a burning building before it collapsed, risking his life atop a 100 foot roof.
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Two Boys Drown Skating In Jewett City River
In Jewett City two youths aged 17 and 15, Robert Jeffrey and Hector Gingras, sank after breaking through ice while skating. Companions tried to rescue them, but both disappeared in six feet of water.Bodies recovered. In San Jose, California, W W Campbell of Lick Observatory is named Yale Silliman lecturer for 1909 10. He is the first astronomer and American chosen for the post.
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Fire drives residents from rooming house on Wabash
A fire at 150 Wabash avenue in Chicago forced 35 occupants to flee in night clothes as an automobile garage adjoining the house burned. Service on the Cottage Grove line at Indiana avenue was tied up about an hour. Total loss estimated at 60,000 dollars.
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Connecticut Weather Forecast Mixed Snow and Clearing
Forecast for Connecticut indicates snow in the northeast portion tonight, then partly cloudy Sunday with strong northwest winds diminishing and becoming variable. A high pressure area over the east states brings mild temperatures east of the Rockies, while a developing disturbance northwest of Minnesota sustains cautious regional warming and rising temperatures.
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Lilley Case Opens In New Haven Election Court
Lawyers argued for more than three hours as to whether two judges present formed a court in the Lilley Fox election case. The dispute centered on the corrupt practices act and the judges status, with proceedings drawing a large out-of-town attendance. The hearing paused for briefs and adjourned to Saturday while other courthouse events were noted, including a murder defense and a fire accident report.
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Hains Defense Outlined In Annis Killing Trial
The trial of Themis Jenkins Hains charged with being a principal with his brother Caplin Peters Hains Jr in the William B. Annis killing resumes with a defense outline to the jury. Counsel will seek dismissal of the indictment while arguing no intent to slay and that the brothers planned a real estate purchase before changes led them to the yacht club area. Mrs Peter C. Hains, mother of the defendant, is in New York and may testify regarding family matters, health permitting.
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Woman Held Up In Hartford Grocery Robbery
Three young men roughly 18 to 19 years old robbed Miss Irene Dunn at gunpoint in a small Hartford grocery on Wadworth Street around Christmastime. With one guard outside, the pair demanded cash, found only $3, and fled after the proprietor threw the money at them.
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Admiral Dewey Observes 71st Birthday At Home
Admiral Dewey, aged 71, remains vigorous in mind though not in health after six weeks of illness. He spent the day at his home, with many acquaintances calling to pay respects and extend congratulations on the birthday.
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Thought They Were Weds In New Haven Mixup
New Haven story tells James Devine and Mow Dora Wider believed a marriage license made them spouses after a registrar’s paper was filed. A landlady's doubt prompted a second ceremony, and the couple finally wed at the City Mission house with the knot tied yesterday.
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Spreckels Death Stuns San Francisco Business Elite
San Francisco reports the death of sugar billionaire Claus Spreckels from pneumonia after an attack this morning at 42200. Born in Germany in 1828, he came to the U S in 1846 and recently returned from New York. His son Rudolph Sprekels is linked to graft prosecutions in the city, while another son John D. runs the Morning Call.
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Wounded Colonel Muraki in Moscow clash with revolutionists
In a suburban villa near Ekland, Moscow, Baron Cotte of the secret police was killed and Colonel Muraki wounded as police and troops battled revolutionists. Several officers died or were wounded. bombardment forced the revolutionaries to surrender after fierce exchanges around the isolated villa.
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Librarian dies after trolley car crash in Central Park
George C Murlint, longtime librarian of the American Geographical Society, aged about 70, dies from injuries after a car collision in Central Park. His daughter Miss Murlint, 25, suffers a skull fracture but is expected to recover. chauffeur William Age arrested after the wreck.
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No Miracle Here Followers of Koresh Leader Kept Vigil
Followers of Cy Cyrus Teed in Tampa Florida kept vigil beside the body of their Koreshan Messiah on December 26 as doubts rose about a miracle. Some urged burial, but Victoria Gratia resisted, delaying final action. Teed leaves a sizable estate to be divided among adherents under Koreshan law.
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Dead in Bed Harry Walker Found Dead in Friend’s Home
Harry Walker a colored man aged about 8 died this morning at about 7 30 at Korze Graves’s home of 27 Mantan street. Walker had been unwell and acting strangely and was a waiter. Graves said Walker declined to return home and spent the night. Medical examiner Dr A A Crane ruled heart failure.
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Buckingham ball fine programme draws crowd at city event
City notes a fine programme at the Buckingham ball on Saturday evening with Fulton's band. Patrolmen faced ordinary strain after a strenuous day with only two arrests reported, both plain drunks, by press hour.
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