Bitter Panama debate in Senate over Roosevelt policy
The Senate held a four hour session on the Panama question with Carmack attacking President Roosevelt and Spooner defending him. Hale proposed a substitute resolution urging peaceful adjustment of Colombia Panama disputes while debating the Isthmian canal issue and U S policy in Central America.
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No Through Rates Amid Ice Blockade Impacts Freight
New York January 3. Freight embargo due to ice blockades froze through routes affecting shipments to Springfield Worcester and Boston via the Poughkeepsie bridge. Merchants report ruined perishables and delays while Central New England Railway seeks through rates with no success. Interstate Commerce Commission may review the situation.
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Poughkeepsie Bridge
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North Carolina Grand Lodge Rejects Negro Masonry Recognition
In Raleigh on January 13 a special session of the North Carolina grand lodge of Masons appointed a committee to open a home for aged and indigent Masons. The lodge declined to recognize Negro Masonry in the District of Columbia and raised the per capita tax from 50 to 75 cents.
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Grand Lodge
Raleigh
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Grand Lodge of Masons
District of Columbia
Carteraville Municipal Election Results Reported
Carterville Ga January 13 voters chose mayor and four aldermen. Mayor Paul Gil raathsermann won, first ward F C Watkins, second ward A B vands, third ward Oho & Leak, fourth ward J M.
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Carteraville
Cartersville
House Grills Civil Service In Heated Debate
In Washington on January 3 the House, in committee of the whole, voted 78 to 65 to strike the salaries and expenses paragraph for the Civil Service Commission from the legislative bill. Leaders Hepburn Grosvenor Bartlett assailed the civil service while Cooper Gillette defended it, urging merit over patronage. the debate touched on Bristow's report and alleged abuses in appointments. The session adjourned with the measure amended and no final conclusion on the civil service reform.
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Missouri
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Arisone
New Mexico
Roosevelt to Pay Colombia in Peace Offer Amid War Fears
President Roosevelt considers paying Colombia several million dollars to avert war or a guerrilla conflict. Officials discuss possible sums and political risks, with congress willing to fund an appeasement and speculation Colombia would accept less than ten million. Peru and Spain references cited as precedent for consolatory payments.
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Wynne Testifies in Postal Trial Amid Cross Examinations
Robert Wynne first assistant postmaster general was the central figure as the postal trial continued. He described handling papers from Machen’s division without review, and admitted tolerating initials on letters until the inquiry began. He said he signed money expenditure letters only when necessary and that Machen acted with Wynne’s implied approval.
Rights Secure in Manchuria and Open Trade Doors
Washington reports ratifications of the Americano Chinese treaty exchanged at the state department. The accord opens Mukden and Antung to world trade and sets consular steps, with future proclamations and salary funding to follow. A parallel Japan China treaty mirrors terms benefiting tariff and navigation rights and legal protections.
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Hay
Chen Tung Liang-Cheng
Mukden
Antung
Qianchuria
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Manchuria
China
Tthe State Department
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Japan
Alm
Pe Chi Li
Ch'angsha Fu
Hunenelago Mukden
Tataungkow
Shang ‘Ing
Letter Reading in 1903 Expenditure Case Mentioned
Counsel read a letter by Mr Wynne dated January 1903 about 100 fasteners at 5125 each. Wynne said such an order might not catch his attention and noted he delays recommendations from high division chiefs to control spending. He stated Machen should scrutinize money letters to avoid missteps and protect Wynne from personal loss. The court adjourned out of respect for Mrs Gould, widow of Associate Justice Gould.
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Colon
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Hound
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Brain Workers Travel to Florida by Southern Railway
Readers are invited to take a restful trip to Florida via the Southern Railway with options to depart by day or night, offering convenient travel plans for a relaxed excursion.
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A. K. Hawkes Optician Publicizing Services
A. K. Hawkes, optician, advertises unequalled facilities for eye testing frame fitting and lens grinding. The firm guarantees superior work and lists address at 4 Whitehall Bt.
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A. K. Hawkes
Optician
Whitehall Bt
Liquor Dealer G A Scott Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Americus Ga January 13 Special The filing of a petition for voluntary bankruptcy by G A Scott a well known liquor dealer of Americus caused surprise as local houses show interest in the proceedings He made many personal accounts during Christmas holidays with unsettled debts The liabilities exceed 11000 only about half the amount scheduled for liabilities remains unresolved
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G. A. Scott
Americua
Beai
Old Officers Reelected at La Grange Banking Firm
La Grange Hank ing and Trust Company stockholders and directors met to declare a 6 percent semi annual dividend and add 13600 to surplus. Old officers were reelected: President J. E Dunson, Vice President CV Truitt, Cashier T. J. Thornton, and Bookkeeper W H Newson.
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la Grange Hanking and Trust Company
J. E Dunson
CV. Truitt
T. J. Thornton
W H. Newson
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