Taft Sends Special Report On Putumayo Atrocity In Peru
A state department report transmitted to Congress details Anglo Saxon exploitation of Putumayo Indians in Peru by the Peruvian Amazon Company. It cites flogging, mutilation and death, peonage through merchandise advances, and government inaction due to remoteness and entrenched attitudes.
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Washington
Congress
State Department
Putumaya
Peru
Frederick Alfonso Tezet
United States
Stuart J. Fuller
Putumayo
Taft
Amazon Company
Amazon
Iquitor
Rubber Company
Atlantic Ocean
Mr. Fuller
Rubber Corporation
Fuller
Indenture Bonds Highlight Indigenous Debt Slavery Claim
Reduced to what Consul Fuller found was virtually slavery. Claims are transferrable. the debtor’s person moves to the new creditor, effectively buying and selling Indians and their families. Indebtedness passes through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Rockefeller Hearing Cut Short by Throat Spasm at Jekyll Island
William Rockefeller, 72, collapsed in a sudden throat spasm during a House money trust committee session at his Jekyll Island home. He answered four questions in about twelve minutes before being helped from the room by his physician Dr. Walter Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jekyl Island
William Rockefeller
Pujo
Samuel Untermeyer
House Money Trust Committee
Rockefeller
Walter Chapman
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Money Trust
Untermeyer
Murderer Known to be in Charleston During Race Buckets
Chicago police report that "handsome Jack" Koetters sought for the murder of Mrs. Emma Krafts of Cincinnati on November 13 is believed to be in Charleston, where authorities were asked to arrest him while he attends the races.
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Chicago
Hil
Jack” Koetters
Emma Krafts
Cincinnati
Charleston
Four Warships Sent to South America
Washington reports order of four U S warships to Central and South American stations amid storms and hazards to American interests. The gunboats Annapolis and Des Moines join movements to Honduras and Nicaragua, Denver sails to El Salvador, and Nashville heads to Honduras, Argentina, and Guatemala to protect Atlantic coast citizens.
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Washington
South America
Costa Rica
United States
Central America
Navy Department
Annapolis
Sandiago
Cal
Almar
Peace Talks Seem Likely To Resume In Europe
London reports mixed fronts as Turks clash with allies in southeastern Europe. A hydro aeroplane reportedly crossed the Dardanelles, fueling rumors of renewed peace negotiations. Ambassadors reportedly debated Albanian borders and the possible international delimitation commission.
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London
Europe
Dardanelles
Cadet Appointment to West Point for Perry Named
Appointed to West Point by Senator Watson, William Price Craighill Perry of Charles Town, son of two army officers and West Point graduates, will enter as cadet. Examinations set for the last Tuesday in April. Alternates listed as W. K. Williams of New Cumberland and E. S. Blackwell of Smithfield.
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West Point
Washington
William Price Craighill Perry
Charles Town
United States Army
Senator Watson
W. K. Williams
New Cumberland
E .S. Blackwell
Smithfield
Clerks Seek Salary Change for District Courts
Charles B. Kefauver and E. M. Keatley, clerks of the northern and southern district courts, have been in Washington lobbying for a bill to place court clerks on salary rather than the existing fee-based pay. The effort aims to standardize compensation across districts and replace the fluctuating fees with fixed remuneration.
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Washington
Charles B. Kefauver
Northern District
E. M. Keatley
Southern District
Blue Law Dominates West Virginia Legislature Actions
In Charleston on February 7, the Fourth United States senatorial ballot yielded little change with Edwards Mason Mann White and Elkins maintaining standing. Blue laws consumed much session as both chambers debated prohibition and cigarette sales while advancing good roads and primary election measures.
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
Joint Assembly
Redwards
Mason
Mann
White
Elkins
Keim
Strother
Arnett
Ginsocgoks
Bannister
Gray
Smith
Doddridge
Edwards
Wolfe
Faris
Hubbard
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Secretary of State
MacCorkle
Peterkin
House
Congress
Kenyon
Public Service Corporation Commission
Public Service Corporation
Senate Actions and Committees Focus In Congress
Senate convened at noon with Senator Smith proposing a resolution on U S interference in Nicaragua. Interoceanic canals committee deferred Root Panama canal amendment. Legislative steering committee named including Oliver Latolette Root Smoot Cummings. House adjourned at 7 20 p m. until noon Saturday.
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Smith
Miciaan
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Oliver
Latolette
Root
Smoot
Cummings
Senate
House
Paynter
Kenyon-Shepherd
Martin
Judicial
Clayton
Electric Railroads
Joint Committee On Railroad
Burton
Trial of Alleged Morice Likely to Be Sensational
Springfield Ohio Feb 7 Public interest in the case of Dr Arthur B Smith grows as his trial for allegedly murdering his first wife Florence Cavileer Smith nears. Florence died March 18 amid questions, cyanide traces found in a stomach analysis, and Smith later wed nurse Mabel Merchant on Oct 1. Indictments name cyanide in cocoa and with a hypodermic along with an unknown poison.
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Springfield
Ohio
Arthur B. Smith
Florence Cavileer Smith
Dr. Smith
Mabel Merchant
Newton
Mass
Coons
Smith
Public Service Commission Proposed in West Virginia Legislature
Charleston wire reports that a public service commission bill, England No. 31, advances from the judiciary committee. The three member body, appointed by the governor with senate consent, would regulate railroads, telegraphs, gas and electric utilities, water, and other public services with six year terms and protections against discrimination.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Corporation Commission
Glasscock
Elect Hatfield
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
England
McCrum
MacCorkle
Judiciary Committee
Public Service Commission
Hatfield
Public Service Corporation
Commission
Board of Public Works
Taxation Appeal Process for Public Service Corporations
Legislative note describes appeals from assessments to the supreme court and requires each public service corporation to pay a special license fee in addition to existing charges. The text cites continuation on page four.
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Supreme Court
Public Service Corporation
Rosenthal graft tale from one-time partner at hearings
Herman Rosen thal's former gambling partner James Purcell testified to an aldermanic graft committee that more than $50,000 was paid to police for protection over seventeen years. He named Police Inspector MecLaughlin, former Sheriff Harvey, several captains, and a Murphy family connection among those who received funds and kept houses open. Becker received 350 for fixing evidence in Rosenthal case.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Aldermanic Committee
Jack Rose
Charles Becker
James Purcell
Harvey
Queens County
MecLaughlin
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Murphy
Sing Sing
Becker
Purcell
Costigan
Government Depository Title Seen As Asset by Banks
Washington reports that Robert O Bailey assistant secretary of the treasury told the house committee the 1909 government deposits were cut to free funds for a working balance. He said a deficit existed upon this administration and that most funds were withdrawn leaving banks with the title government depository viewed as a major asset.
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Washington
Robert O. Bailey
the Treasury
House Committee On Expenditures
Treasury Department
Cox
Bai
Ley
Bailey
Boot and Shoe Last Trust Is Dissolved
Detroit February 7 the federal government dissolved a boot and shoe last trust after filing civil anti trust suits against Krender Arnold Hinge Company and other last manufacturers. Judge Tuttle signed an agreed decree ending price fixing for unpatented lasts and dissolving the licensing club tied to Sherman law violations.
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Detroit
United States
Krender Arnold Hinge Company
Tuttle
Farewell Planned for Woodrow Wilson at Princeton
Plans finalize for a town farewell on March 1 in Princeton New Jersey honoring Woodrow Wilson who has lived here twenty seven years. A reception at Wilsons bungalow is planned as Princeton students form a band to lead the procession. Students will escort Wilson to Washington on a special train March 3.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Washington
Dickens Grave Decorated in Westminster Abbey Anniversary
The grave of Charles Dickens in Westminster Abbey was elaborately decorated with flowers today for the last anniversary of the author's birth. Many visitors and Dickens societies across the United Kingdom marked the day.
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Dickens
London
Charles Dickens
Wesminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Beach Foreman Says No Case Against Beach
Frederick O. Beach a New York millionaire was acquitted of murdering his wife in Aiken South Carolina. The foreman said there was absolutely nothing against him and the jury deliberated one hour and forty five minutes.
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Foreman
Aiken
Frederick O. Beach
New York
Beach
Court House
Mr. Beach
Foreman McCarroll
Watso
Sherlocke
Society
Uns
Henderson
Gunter
Guggenheim Divorce Case Reopened in Chicago
Judge Heard hears motion to expunge records of a 1901 divorce granted to Grace Brown Guggenheim, contending the decree was fraudulently obtained as she was not a Chicago resident. Both spouses have since remarried, and the suit reopens after years of legal battles.
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Guggenheim
Chicago
Grace Brown Guggenheim
William Guggenheim
Oscar M. Heard
Tumulty Guest of Hilles in Washington Luncheon
Joseph Tumulty, chosen by the president-elect to be his private secretary, was today luncheon guest of Charles Hilles Taft's secretary. He toured the executive offices met the staff and later at the National Press Club joined Washington correspondents.
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Hatfield
Glasscock
Darsi
James S. Lakin
A. A. Lilly
George
House
Oliver 8. Marshall
Huntington
Tumulty
Hilles
Washington
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
White House
Charles D. Hilles
Taft
National Press Club
Corps of Washington
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Upper Branch
William Seymour Edwards
Davis Elkins
Isaac T. Mann
John W. Mason
Albert B. White
William P, Hubbard
Nathan B. Scott
Nathan Goff
William E. Glasscock
William M. O. Dawson
Sethe
OO Hee
Clarence W. Watson
John M. Hamilton
Doon
Conner
Ship Trust
A. B. Smith
Banks
Mr. Bailey
Boot and Shoe Last Trust
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