Mills Outlines Coast Artillery Strength and Reforms
General Samuel Mills urges a coast artillery force of 1 954 officers and 41 888 enlisted, far beyond the current 525 officers and 13 744 men, with $7 million needed for fire control equipment. He backs separating coast from field artillery, submarine defenses, better coast artillery organization, pay for skilled artillerymen, larger field artillery, and stronger promotion and target-practice funding. He calls for abolishing current company structure, forming units, and joint army navy exercises to test fire control methods.
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Washington
Samuel M. ‘Mills
United States
Coast Artillery
Roosevelt
General Mills
Coast and
Field Artillery
Army
Navy
Chesapeake Bay
Square Deal Drives Old Claims to President
Washington reports that the phrase square deal is being pressed by many citizens with old government claims. Veterans and others seek reinstatement, rank advancement, or property restitution after prior rejections, urging that their cases be presented anew to the president.
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Washington
Navy
War Department
Untold Nicaragua Canal Pact Reported Abroad
Washington reports a total lack of knowledge at the state department the British embassy and the Japanese legation about an agreement from Mexico to build a ship canal via Nicaragua opposing the Panama route.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Great Britain
Japan
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Movement to back Roosevelt polishes farm support plan
Atlantic City N J National Grange Patrons of Husbandry opened a drive to rally organized farming interests behind President Roosevelt for railroad tariff adjustments. Three resolutions proposing unity of agricultural strength were debated and sent to committees for revision and amendment.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Roosevelt
National Grange Patrons of Husbandry
Not a Trace of Two Men at Midvale Steel Works
In Philadelphia inquest into the deaths of laborers John Forkin and Joseph Garieta, both killed at Midvale Steel Works, testified that hot metal poured from a leak and absorbed them with no bodies recovered. The company plans to remove about 8000 pounds from the site where they were last seen and bury it out of respect.
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Philadelphia
John Forkin
Joseph Garieia
Midvale
Steel Company
Chauffeur to Be Reinstated After Dismissal
The chauffeur Eldridge, dismissed from government service for misconduct, will be reinstated to his old post within two months. President Roosevelt cites Eldridge's clean record in the Philippines, his Civil War veteran father, and his invalid wife as factors in exercising leniency.
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Washington
Walker
Eldridge
Rooseve
Roosevelt
Philippines
Canal fortification plans hinge on canal type choice
A discussion on canal fortifications notes that a possible compromise for a low level lock could satisfy the canal commission. Officials with Secretary Taft’s Panama mission await a report to determine the canal type, which in turn will fix mouth locations and fortification needs.
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Canal Commission
Taft
Panama
The Railroad Bandits Are Farmer Boys
Davies Harrison and Gentry county sheriffs with posses guard Bridgeport woods in Pattonsburg area seeking four men who robbed a Gallatin station and night agent. Authorities doubt the fugitives will resist and view them as nonprofessionals driven by sensational novels.
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Pattonsburg
Davies
Harrison
Gentry
Bridgeport
Gallatin Station
Condemnation of Russian Jewish Massacres Gains Support
Several hundred Merchants' Exchange members and St. Louis business leaders condemned the Jewish massacres in Russia. D R Francis and Rabbi Harrison spoke as the meeting expressed indignation to influence Russia’s loan markets. Two contributions totaling 1250 dollars were collected for Russian Jews.
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ST. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Exchange
Russia
D. R. Francis
Harrison
Gillette Named Chief Engineer of Filtration Bureau
Major Cassius E. Gillette of the engineer corps U S A was appointed chief engineer of the bureau of filtration by Mayor Weaver awaiting presidential approval and congressional authorization. He succeeds John W. Hill who faces trial on fraud and falsifying records tied to contract letting. The post pays seventeen thousand dollars annually.
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Philadelphia
Cassius E. Gillette
Engineer Corps
Weaver
United States
United States Congress
Major Gillette
John W. Hill
Public Printer cites sharp drop in government printing
Acting Public Printer Ricketts says output at the Government Printing Office has declined steadily over three months and remains at a low point not seen in years, with overall work level about the same as five or six years ago.
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Washington
Ricketts
Americans Win Top Medals at World Exposition
At the international exposition in JJEGE Belgium many Americans secured high honors. John S. Sargent won a gold medal of honor. W Macewan Carl Marr and Eugene Vail received first medals for paintings and P W Bartlett for sculpture. American manufacturers earned 200 medals and diplomas.
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Jjege
Belgium
John S. Sargent
W. Macewan
Carl Marr
Eugene Vail
P. W. Bartlett
Perkins and Buffalo Bill Sail Home on Kaiser Wilhelm Der Große
George W. Perkins of New York sailed from Cherbourg on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse after conferring with officials on the new insurance law and declined to discuss it. Colonel Cody also traveled as a passenger aboard the same steamer.
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Paris
George W. Perkins
New York
Cherbourg
Cody
Oyama Sets November 25 Departure From Manchuria
Marshal Oyama to report to Tokyo after imperial order to speedily return and present a personal war report. He has named November 25 as the date for his departure from Manchuria.
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Marshal Oyama
Tokio
Manchuria
Bryan family birth report in Denver city notice
Ruth Leavitt, daughter of W. J. Bryan, gave birth to four sons in Denver. Mrs Leavitt and her husband have long resided in this city.
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Bryan
Denver
Cole
Ruth Leavitt
W. J. Bryan
Standard Declares Dividends in New York
Standard announces a quarterly dividend of 10 dollars per share in New York. This compares with a prior payout of 6 dollars and a year ago payment of 7 dollars per share.
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Standard
New York
Repairs Must Be Hurried in Navy Yard Orders
Washington dispatch says orders from the navy department demand all repairs on vessels of the North Atlantic station be completed by January 3. The directive emphasizes urgency in maintenance and readiness for upcoming operations.
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Washington
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Wreck of the Hilda off St Malo Claims Heavy Loss of Life
London reports the Southwestern railway steamer Hilda wrecked off Jardin lighthouse near St Malo after fog and a snow storm. About one hundred passengers and crew, mostly onion dealers from St Brieuc area, are feared dead. five passengers and one crew member were rescued, with conflicting counts of survivors. The Ada rescued five passengers and one crew member. a second boat was found empty, thirteen bodies washed ashore at St Cast. The company cannot yet confirm passenger lists.
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London
Southwestern Railway
Cross Channel
St. Malo
France
Southampton
Jardin Lighthouse
Ada
St. Briae
St. Servan
Hilda
Cezambre
St. Cast
Southwestern Railway Company
Many Men After Job of Paymaster
Washington A Navy Department announcement set a competitive examination for pay corps vacancies. In two days 188 applications arrived from hopefuls in 21 states, led by Pennsylvania and Illinois. With only twelve openings, the department expects a flood of additional letters as it selects from ample material.
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Washington
Navy ‘Department
Pennsylvania
Illnois
Glasgow lodging house blaze claims thirty-nine lives
A devastating blaze at a cheap lodging house in Wat son Street Glasgow killed thirty-nine men and injured many more. The fire started on the building’s fourth floor around six in the morning, trapping residents as smoke and flames filled narrow passages. Firemen fought to enter amid panicked evacuees as others fled nakedly to escape. The fire was confined to the fourth floor and quickly extinguished after firefighters arrived.
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Glasgow
Clasgow
Great Britain
Watson Street
Half of Vladivostok Destroyed in Riot
An eyewitness arriving in Nagasaki reports nearly half the city burned, 600 garrison soldiers killed, the jail opened, and General Kapek missing after the Vladivostok riot. Damage estimated at $25,000,000. Soldiers from Harbin reportedly joined the rioters.
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Vladivostok
TOKIO
Nagasaki
Kapek
Harbin
Army of unemployed amid postwar gloom in Tokio
In Tokio the unemployed number about 700,000 after troops returned from the field, causing unease as industry remains in a low mood and a near term revival in business seems unlikely. It is officially stated that a decision on Vice Admiral Togo visiting England had not yet been made.
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Tokio
Togo
England
Palma Thanks Roosevelt Cable to United States
Palma in Havana sends thanks to President Roosevelt for sympathy. He denounces Cuban speculators posing as Americans who seek selfish gain and use citizenship to influence Cuba. He emphasizes trust in the noble moral people of the United States, not the bad actors.
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Havana
United’ ‘States
Palma
United States
Cuba
McSwain Accused Of File Thefts At Armour & Co
McSwain, a former Armour and Co. stenographer with access to company mail, is accused of stealing letters from the firm. He allegedly approached Armour and threatened to hand the letters to federal authorities unless paid $40,000, repeating similar demands on others. both men are under arrest.
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Ition
Biter
McSwain
Armour & Co
Armour
Cuts it in two President reduces own salary at Mutual
In New York at a special Mutual Life board meeting, President Richard A. McCurdy disclosed he cut his salary from 150000 to 75000 a year. The action followed a preliminary report from the special investigating committee and aims to reduce expenses. Salaries of other executive officers were reduced as well, saving about 145000 to 150000 annually.
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Mutual
New York
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
McCurdy
Longelift
Gathres
Miles
Moe Bee
Nell
Lincoln
Ind
Miles Nervinere
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ted
Treaty Sent for Final Ratification In Washington
The peace treaty engrossed at Tokyo, to be exchanged for the vellum copy of the Portsmouth convention, has arrived at the Japanese legation in Washington. The State Department will host the final exchange of ratifications, likely within a few days.
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Washington
Tokio
State Department
Nebraska Corn Yield In 1905 Corrected Figures
The Nebraska corn yield for 1905 is estimated at 32.8 bushels per acre with a ten year average of 26.4. The revision shows a positive 6.4 bushel per acre difference from the ten year average, altering the perception of crop condition.
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Omaha
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Christlike Grocery Venture Fails In Sioux City
In Sioux City Iowa Rev. W M Hoare who left the ministry to run a grocery using Christ like principles closed his doors after two years. He believed Christian business ethics would win, but could not compete with worldly grocers and quit the venture.
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Sioux City
Christ
W. M. Hoare
Mr. Hoare
Charles M. Sheldon
Government bars army canteens from civilian competition
Acting Secretary Oliver issues a general order prohibiting army canteens and laundries from competing with civilian suppliers for goods and services for hospitals and army posts funded by public funds. Departures allowed only when supplies cannot be obtained elsewhere and a direct government advantage is clear.
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Washington
Oliver
Mormons Flock to Mexico Facing Colonies Forming
Daily numbers of Mormons from Salt Lake City, Utah, travel to Mexico and establish colonies across the republic. Some colonists consider settling in Tamaulipas as they form community outposts in various states.
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Mexico
Salt Lake City
Utah
Republic
Tamaulipas
Interest in Wei Hai Wei Fate in Diplomatic Circles
Washington circles study the future of Wei Hai Wei, the English naval base in China. The issue hinges on whether an earlier Anglo-Russian agreement, linked to Port Arthur, remains valid now that Port Arthur is no longer Russian. The status of Wei Hai Wei under that accord is uncertain.
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Washington
China
Port Arthur
Russia
England
Wei Hai Wei
Arthur
Count of Flanders Dies Vowing Heir to King Leopold
BRUSSELS The court announces the death of Count Ferdinand, brother of King Leopold and heir to the throne. Cause of death is inflammation of the respiratory organs. The count was born in 1837 and dies at an advanced age in the Belgian capital.
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Brussels
Contributions to Relief From National Russian Massacre Aid
Contributions today from all parts of the country received by the national committee for the relief of sufferers by Russian massacres amounted to 367,191, making a grand total of 396,870.
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National Committee For the Reief
Promoters Testimony on Asphalt Mine Dispute at State Dept
Secretary Root heard the case of Critchfield Rockey and Clarke detailing the asphalt mine dispute with Venezuela. They described Castro era permits, export duties, and the mine’s closure, with a push for strong new instructions to Minister Russell. Secretaries Wilson and the official chemists urged a national pure food law and praised efforts to curb adulteration.
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Washington
America
Venequels
Venezuela
Root
Critchfield
George Washington Critchfield
Rockey
United States and Venezuela Company
R. Floyd Clarke
State Department
Castro
Venguela
Russell
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Seasion
Congress
Federal supervision of life insurance debated in Congress
Senator Dryden of New Jersey and insurance leaders discuss federal oversight of life insurers. A bill will be introduced in the upcoming session to create federal supervision with a similar principle to his prior measure. The senator notes the supreme court has not ruled on constitutionality of federal insurance regulation.
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Washington
Dryden
New Jersey
Congress
Supreme Court
Grangers Roast Grafting At National Grange Meet
Atlantic City report from the National Grange executive committee condemns grafting in society and politics. It calls for government action to curb adulterated foods and attacks corruption, arguing public trust is betrayed when graft extends to high offices.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
United States Senate
Henderson's New Treatment Trial Reported
Dubuque reports heroics to prolong the life of ex speaker David Henderson with his brother acting as nurse. A seasoned nurse helps apply scorching blankets to draw blood from the head and improve circulation. The new treatment aims to avoid opiates, contrasting with prior methods.
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Henderson
Dubuque
David Henderson
A. G Henderson
Pensioners Abroad Denial From Pension Commissioner
Washington Pension Commissioner Warner denies a report that pensioners residing in foreign countries will be paid through consuls abroad. Under law pensions must be paid by agents in the United States. A plan suggests dividing the foreign list about 4500 pensioners and giving each U S representative in the country where the consul is stationed the names and addresses.
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Washington
Warner
United States
Rail Delegation Presses President on Rate Legislation
A twelve state rail delegation urged the president to pass rate legislation aimed at lowering railroad rates. They argued such action would reduce railroad earnings and eventually lead to wage cuts for railroad employees. The group represented the major railroad systems and called on the President for swift policy action.
Anti American Boycott Gains Serious Momentum
News from Singapore Straits settlements reports a growing anti American boycott in the region. The State Department flags difficulty in addressing the issue since the boycott exists not in China proper but in a British dependency, complicating accountability and response.
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Washington
Singapore
Straits Settlements
State Department
China
Roskhill
Adams Bill Support Pledged by Agricultural Colleges Group
The Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations pledged support for the Adams bill in Congress to boost federal appropriations for agricultural education at state experiment stations. It also backed the Mondell bill creating a government school of mines. A resolution authorized a conference with the National Education Association to establish a section of agriculture in the education body.
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Washington
Association of Agricultural. Colleges and Experiment Stations
Mondell
Association
National Education Association
Good Place for Hinshaw in House Appropriations
Washington Nebraska delegation will back Representative Hinshaw for a seat on the House Appropriations Committee with strong outside support from Pennsylvania Indiana Ohio and Iowa. Speaker Cannon tentative but favors Nebraska retaining the vacancy. other members seek assignments in military affairs public buildings and grounds ways and means interstate and foreign commerce or judiciary.
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Washington
Nebraska
Hinshaw
Appropriations Committee
House
United
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Cannon
BE. J. Burkett
Senate
Kinkaid
Norris
Pollard
Agriculture department January 1 farm animal report
Washington dispatch notes the Department of Agriculture will publish its principal report for January 1 estimating counts of horses mules milch cows other cattle sheep swine and providing local prices farmers received for these animals.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Boycott Not Responsible For Killing Missionaries
Washington reports that the death of five American Presbyterian missionaries in Lienchow China was caused by a personal quarrel not by the boycott or race sentiment. A cable from the viceroy of Kwangtung and Kwangsi, delivered with Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, supported this view. Dr Mackle and an American consul’s agent confirmed the anti American boycott did not influence the tragedy.
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Washington
Lienchow
China
Root
Chentung Liang Cheng
State Department
Kwang Tung
Kwangs
Mabhle
Miss Patterson
Charleston Cruiser Sets Sail for Shake Down Cruise
Washington reports the Navy has ordered the cruiser Charleston, just commissioned, to depart Norfolk for a shake down cruise offshore from the Virginia capes to test performance and readiness.
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Washington
Navy Department
Charleston
Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Powell White Beaver Improves in Recovery Move
In La Crosse Wisconsin the Powell family from Cody Wyoming was notified that Frank D. Powell also known as White Beaver is improving after being hourly expected to die. Recovery is anticipated.
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White Beaver
Lacrosse
Wis
Frank D. Powell
Cody
Wyo
Powell
Counterfeiters Arrested in Schlebusch Prussia
Berlin dispatch to the Von siche Zeitung from Cologne reports the arrest at Schlebusch of a counterfeit ring that specialized in producing American paper money.
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Berlin
Vonsiche Zeitung
Cologne
Schlebusch
Prussia
Relief fund aid by royals for unemployed workers
London reports King Edward has donated 10 500 pounds and the Prince of Wales 5 200 pounds to the unemployed aid fund started by Queen Ley. The contributions underscore royal involvement in social relief during economic hardship.
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London
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Queenley
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