Senators and House Read President's Message in Session
Washington observers noted the president's message read in both houses as Sen Aldrich and Rep Payne reported the notification of the session. Cummins took the oath of office and the canal visit proposal for the interstate commerce panel was discussed. The president sent a long list of nominations across all government branches.
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Congress
Aldrich
Senate Committee
Payne
House Committee
Latta
Senate
House
Forestry Bureau
Cummins
Dolliver
Albert B. Cummins
Alison
Canal
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Panama Canal Zone
Hepburn
Iowa
O. K
Wright and Newberry
Donnelly
Mary Satterlee
Interstate Commerce
Knapp
Labor Neill
Immigration
Keefe
Army
Navy
River Falls Banks Cave In Near Pine Bluff
River at Pine Bluff Arkansas fell three inches overnight while eastern city banks continued to cave in. Cady mill site washed away with the mill. The river struck Harding bayou mouth with full force. Workers from the cotton belt railway shops built lumber and steel rail revetments to break the current. The situation improved Tuesday, and if revetments hold, danger to property will be over for the present.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Cady
Harding Bayou
Cotton Belt Railway
Withdrawal of U S troops from Cuba extended to April
Washington reports a shift in policy from a January end to a gradual Cuba troop withdrawal extending into April. The change follows ongoing announcements by Secretary Wright and marks a slower disengagement timing. In New York a seven story Western Union building at 16th Franklin Street burned, causing about 150000 dollars in losses.
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Washington
Cuba
Wright
New York
Franklin Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
National reform proposals and warnings on regulation
The text presents a series of statements criticizing anti trust measures and calling for stronger national control over commerce, taxation reform, and regulation. It highlights dangers of corruption and class conflict, urges executive action over judicial, endorses postal savings banks, parcel post, and broader federal oversight including railroads, telegraphs, and securities, with goals for forestry, waterways, and defense.
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Lberty
Interstate Commerce Commission
District of Columbia
Parcel Post
New Mexico
Arizona
Army
Navy
Slayer Suspect Martinez and Girl Found Dead Near Garcia Ranch
In Trinidad Colorado police report Maggie Garcia 16 and Francisco Martinez, linked to the Garcia family murders, were found dead twenty miles west of the Garcia ranch in Las Animas County. Both shot. Martinez appears to have killed the girl then shot himself after abducting her following the family killings. A posse earlier tracked them to a remote canyon where a guard was placed. Martinez, lacking horses, forced the girl to walk to the death site.
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Martine
Scented Era of Warfare Foretold by Metcalf
Victor H. Metcalf former secretary of the navy predicts air navigation will transform warfare and civilization. He cites the Wright airplane as capable of 200 mile flights with present engines and says airships will play an important role in the future.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dec
Victor H. Metcalf
Wright Aeroplane
Government Cotton Report Details 1908 Ginnings and Ginneries
Washington reports 11,010,864 bales ginned through December 1, 1908, from the year's growth with 26,922 active ginneries, compared to 8,343,396 bales by December 1 last year and 26,854 ginneries a year ago, per the census bureau.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Two Die in Fort William Yard Train Collision
In the Canadian Pacific yards at Fort William a yard locomotive crossed the puzzle switch and collided with a freight train. Engineer B. R. Noble and fireman A. Horseley were killed in the Tuesday crash in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific
Fort Willam
B. R. Noble
A. Horseley
Brooklyn Merchant Dies by Own Hand in Double Suicide Attempt
George W. Sulker a Brooklyn provision merchant killed himself after two failed attempts. His 13 year old daughter Irene was nearby when the fatal shot was fired in New York on December 9.
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Brooklyn
New York
George W. Sulker
Irene
Cromwell Key to Panama Secrets in World Charge
The New York World and Cincinnati Times-Star publish sharp editorials and replies in the Panama canal dispute. They demand a full congressional investigation into Cromwell and Roosevelt, alleging misstatements and alleging how Panama canal funds were handled and by whom.
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Panama
NEW York World
Roosevelt
New York
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Panama Canal
Dela“an Smith
the World
Congress of the United States
Panama ‘Canal
Senate Committee
William Nelson Cromwell
Morgan
Alabama
Smith
United States
Mr. Cromwell
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiihu Root
Canal
Panama Republic
United States Treasury
J. P. Morgan & Co
Congress
Millionaire Hirschberg slain at home in St Louis
Francis D Hirschberg a prominent Roman Catholic layman and businessman was shot at his Lindell Boulevard residence. Police weigh murder versus suicide as blood stains suggest he was shot at the foot of stairs and walked to his bedroom. His death follows recent high profile fatalities in the city.
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St.Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Archbishop Glennon
Eireles
Lindell Boulevard
Hirschberg
Glennon
Chauvin
Papin
Chateau
D. M. Frost
America
St. Louis
Fire Underwriters’ Association
Charles A. Wkstromer
Charles W. Blow
Senators Debate Japanese American Entente Sanction in Senate
Washington reports indicate the Japanese American entente to protect China's territorial integrity will be debated in executive session. Democratic leaders seek to determine if the understanding is a treaty and insist on Senate sanction for binding force. Senator Bacon notes caution pending Roosevelt's intent to transmit the agreement for ratification. Senate lawyers and others study treaty making law as Simmons Money pursue clarification.
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Washington
Dec
China
Senate
Japan
United States
Bacon
Committee On Foreign Relations
Roosevelt
Culberson
Simmons
Money
Professional Cards at Atlantic Iowa Law Firm
The notice lists services in probate and estate law from a firm located at the corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets in Atlantic, Iowa, offering specialties in abstracts opinions and 68 titles.
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4Th & Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
Iowa
Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa
Formerly listed as hospital state university Iowa with contact numbers 461 Black and office 263 Black. Atlantic appears as stray word.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Atantic
Wills Drawn and Probate Practice Highlighted by Atlantic
T B Swan lists services in probate law and general legal work with emphasis on wills drawn and probates granted. Reports on administrators guardians and their appointments secured describe his specialty and Atlantic mention.
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Atlantic
Panther arrives to welcome U S battleship fleet at Colombo
American auxiliary cruiser Panther reaches Colombo from Cavite, ahead of the main fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry. The 16warship group left Manila on December 1 and are slated to arrive next Monday. Local officials and merchants prepare to host the American officers and men, with colonial secretary instructed to extend hospitality befitting King Edward’s wishes.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Panther
Cavite
Sperry
Manila
Edward
United States
Robbery at Defiance: Four robbers elude authorities
In Defiance on December 9, a quartet of robbers raided the home of retired merchant John Budd, binding and gagging him, prying open his private safe with a crowbar, and escaping with about $100. Authorities from Lucas, Henry, and Defiance counties coordinated a manhunt across northwestern Ohio.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lucas
Henry
Défiance
John Budd
Defiance
Budd
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