Roosevelt Awakens Congressional Reform The Senate’s Power Woes
Washington dispatch notes insurgent tactics against Roosevelt and Taft as eight to nine veteran senators seek to control legislation through key committees. It traces growth of senate influence from early caucuses to modern confirmation power, and the shift that sidelines presidential prerogatives in a powerful political machine.
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Senate Probes Grave Charges Against Secretary Raynolds
The Senate committee on territories opened an inquiry into James W. Raynolds, Nominee for New Mexico secretary, and planned to delay confirmation pending investigation. The charges include undue influence, land manipulation, and benefiting from political contacts amid statehood debates with Arizona factions and corporate interests.
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Missing Man a Check Artist
Santa Fe officers search for George Merriman who vanished from the Claire hotel two weeks ago and is now described as a live check artist. Police think he remains alive and at large, with telegrams sent to locate him and a Santa Fe business man reportedly indorsing a $200 check that was dishonored.
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Philippine tariff debate heats up in House shifts and quotes
The Philippine tariff dispute dominates the House as McColl Longworth and Poll press points for and against the bill. Debate extends to Tuesday with amendments under the five minute rule and reports from Brooks Howell Crumpacker and French.
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Reo Mountaineer stuck in sand near Gallup
Percy Megarge l and partners seek to rescue the Reo Mountaineer after sand choking gears and valves at Houck s tank 35 miles west of Gallup The motorist plans to dismantle the power unit and resume toward Albuquerque if parts endure the trip. The rider remains optimistic despite the setback.
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Herrera Knocks Out Corbett in Fifth Round at Los Angeles Fight
Aurelio Herrera of Bakersfield defeated Young Corbett in the fifth round at the Los Angeles Pavilion. Corbett appeared off form with limited power as Herrera rallied late in the fourth to land decisive rights and lefts, sending Corbett to the canvas and out at the count of six. He needed five minutes to recover.
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Morales resigns as Santo Domingo president after cave concealment
General Morales tendered and accepted his resignation as president of Santo Domingo. He will depart the capital aboard the U S gunboat Dubuque bound for Puerto Rico, accompanied by Enrique Jimines. Vice President Caceres resumes presidency, keeping the treaty talks with the United States on track. Morales was lately rumored to be hiding in a cave nursing a wound and is now in medical care.
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Windsor Hotel Fire Wipes Section In Montral Section
A fire in a Windsor Hotel section in Windsor Montral caused about 150000 dollars in damage. The brick structure and fire proof doors kept flames to the kitchen and central dining area while guests evacuated calmly. Manager Welton and Steward Dunn sustained injuries fighting the blaze near the hotel’s Beth street area.
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France Breaks Off Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela
Washington reports say all diplomatic ties between Venezuela and France are broken with expected early recall of French representative M Taigny and Venezuelan agent Maubourguet. Secretary Root orders Minister Russell to pursue the Critchfield claim, a tax dispute tied to a $600,000 railroad and asphalt plant investment.
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Crisis in Venezuelan question nears in Paris notes
Paris reports that the Venezuelan issue rises in foreign office concern though overshadowed by the Moroccan conference. A high diplomat says a crisis in Venezuela may be imminent, with France and the United States in firm accord on the matter and France seeking to protect its rights.
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France Breaks Relations with Venezuela Over Demands
Paris reports that France has broken off diplomatic relations with Venezuela after President Castro refused French demands. The Venezuelan charge d affaires in Paris has not received new passports, and no naval demonstration is planned though full recognition of French rights is pursued. An official note says an ultimatum is not yet sent but stronger enforcement may be considered.
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France Venezuela Cable Dispute Over Concessions
Washington reports the crisis centers on a French cable concession in Venezuela. The dispute involves M Taigny and charges that the cable company aided rebels and interrupted lines at points like the island of Santo Domingo. Courts backed the consul’s positions amid French government notes and Venezuelan reactions.
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