Congress to Probe Presidents Words Action by Senate Soon Follow
Congress moves to form a five member special committee to study the president's remarks on congress and secret service detail. Representative Perkins says some of the expressions were misleading and could dull the body's usefulness. A similar Senate action is expected early next week. Sailing dates for Cuban pacification troops outline arrival timing for units and civilians leading to the inaugural parade.
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House of Representatives
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Simon Captures A Hayti Town In Gonaives
A force of 200 men landed from the Haytian gunboat and took Gonaives Hayti without resistance establishing authority in the name of Gen. Simon The information comes from Commander Shipley of the cruiser Des Moines now at Port auPrince in charge of American naval forces in Haitian waters The former Haytian commander at Gonaives went aboard a Hamburg American Steam Packet Company steamer under consulate protection.
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Metcalf Lends World Cruise a Historic Round
The 1907 Atlantic fleet cruise is praised as epoch making in the Navy's annual report. Secretary Metcalf notes ships kept schedule time and self repaired through the Pacific voyage, with negligible repair needs after the long journey. He highlights strengthened ties with republics south of us, Britain’s empire, Australia, and Japan, presenting a friendly hand from America.
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Maniac Holds Town In Terror At Edgewater
An aged man calling himself John the Baptist terrorized Edgewater New Jersey for about an hour on Friday. He robbed three stores held up citizens stole a team of horses and fired on a posse before being knocked down and captured. Identified as Arthur S Pomeroy of Nebraska he was shot twice and may be sent to Morris Plains insane asylum.
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Nebraska
Stamford
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Morris Plains
Five Die in Fanatic Battle Led by Adam God
In Kansas City a battle with police left five dead after James Sharp known as Adam God led followers to clash with authorities. Bygone bystander A J Selsor, 72, died from a stray bullet. Taft parade cost about 60,000 dollars. New York event spurred debate. Twenty injured in Brussels freight collision. Senator Hansbrough seriously ill in Minneapolis.
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Memphis Man Kills Three in Saloon Shooting Rampage
William Latura, a white Memphis resident, opened fire in a saloon, killing three black men and wounding four others before surrendering. Bystanders say he fired without words after entering the rear room, then calmly submitted to arrest. He has a prior record including past killings, all attributed to self defense.
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Springport bank closes amid overloan findings
Springport State Savings, with about 90000 in deposits, was closed by Banking Commissioner Zimmerran as an examiner reviews affairs. An official allegedly confessed misdirected funds to hay dealers in Miss. President Joy reported the closure and ongoing investigation. In St Louis, the Hirschberg death inquiry yielded an open verdict as the coroner’s jury could not locate the bullet.
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St. Louis
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Man shoots wife and himself in St Louis home
In a Dec 12 incident at 1528 Olive Street Frank Cassini shot his wife in the back then fired four shots into his own face. Both survived but are reported fatally wounded and the event is described as a domestic shooting.
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St. Louis
Frank Cassini
Olive Street
Dentist Kills a Physician in Hazlehurst Office
Dr A. B. Pitts, a prominent physician in Hazlehurst Mississippi, was shot and killed in his office late Thursday by Dr Thomas Birdsong, a dentist. The incident marks a fatal confrontation between two local medical professionals.
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Dutch and Venezuelan Crisis Deepens at Sea and in Paris
Dutch warships Jacob Van Heemskerk and Gelderland sail toward Venezuelan waters to enforce a blockade and seize vessels, risking clashes with coastal forts. In Paris, President Castro arrives from Bordeaux as France threatens expulsion for any public disturbances or press attacks, while Castro seeks private duties and courtly order.
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Mack Denies Wood On Clash In Democratic Row
Buffalo report says Norman E. Mack denies any dispute with Woodson and remains friendly with Bryan. He dismisses 1942 presidential talk as unlikely, asserting no current candidate discussion. Meanwhile Fulerton surrenders after abduction indictment. triplets born to Calhouns, now 25 children in Columbus.
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N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Woodson
Bryan
Columbus, Ga
Ambrose E. Calhoun
Congress Clashes Foreseen Over Roosevelt Secret Service Policy
Washington lawmakers rebuked President Roosevelt over his secret service references, signaling a prolonged fight through March 4. The House action reflects long simmering resentment toward the president for attacking Congress and using bold language about executive power. The row suggests more clashes as Roosevelt’s term nears its end.
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Quiet Fight On Cannon Aims At Rule Revision
Washington Dec 12 The insurgents held a meeting of twenty five Republican representatives to inaugurate a fight for house rules reform. Hepburn Iowa presided and formed a five member drafting committee to propose amendments and report Tuesday night. The group met hours discussing plans to swell their numbers to edge the Democrats in a rules showdown. They claim twenty seven Republicans could join with Democrats to force change, while in the prior Congress twenty four would suffice. Some attendees support Cannon for speaker but all favored rule change.
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House of Representatives
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Iowa
Inter- State and Foreign Commerce Committee
Hepburn
Cannon
Wepburn
Order Troops From Cuba Inauguration Timing Revealed
Washington reports the first details of withdrawing the American army of pacification from Cuba. Deployment begins January 1 and ends by April 1, with transports landing troops at Newport News Virginia. Civilians and provisional government staff sail from Havana after Gomez’s inauguration.
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War Department
Cuba
American Army of Pacification
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