Taft Made Czar Over Panama Canal Zone
The Mann bill passed the House 119 to 102 abolishing the Isthmian Canal Commission and placing legislative, executive, and judicial power in the President over the Panama Canal Zone. It authorizes completion of the canal, creates a director-general, and entrusts a unified court system with appeals to the Supreme Court. Trial by jury is granted in felony prosecutions.
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Washington
Mann
Panama Canal Zone
House
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Richardson
Alabama
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Keifer
Ohio
Senate
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
58Th Congress
Roosevelt
Heavy Oil Cargo Reaches Port From New York
About 8,774,000 gallons of oil arrived yesterday from New York aboard the Standard Oil steamer City of Everett and barges Nos 8 and 94. Barge 94 is noted as the largest carrier in the fleet.
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New York
Standard Oil
City of
Everett
Chelsea Relief Funds Sent via Post Donation
The Post received a $3.25 check from Daniel G. Fox of 84 Washington Street Haverhill for Chelsea sufferers and forwarded it promptly to Otis Merriam at the Courthouse Chelsea.
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the Post
Daniel G. Fox
Washington Street
Haverhill
Chelsea
Otis Merriam
Courthouse
Yacht clubs elect officers in South Boston and Columbia
The South Boston and Columbia yacht clubs held annual meetings at their Strandway clubs last evening. New officers were elected with Tobin as vice commodore and Burke as rear commodore at South Boston, and Huntley as commodore with Spry as vice commodore at Columbia. Committees reported solid finances and thriving activity.
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South Boston
Columbia Yacht Clubs
Strandway
John J. Tobin
John F. Burke
Thomas F. Bruen
John J. Harland
Edward T. Roche
Harvey R. Schadt
Howard Gannett, Jr
James P. Holland
Thomas Harrison
James B. Schmidt
A. L. Sherer
Charles H. Hottelman
Columbia Yacht Club
George J. Huntley
Joseph Spry
O. L. Brambach
T. H. Campbell
George Carver
James Mathieson
James Booth
A. L. Stewart
John E. Holland
Thomas A. Shepherd
A. M. Campbell, Jr
L. J. Marston
W. H. Gross
George Bridgham
D. A. Phillips
George Cobb
Frank Kelly
Willam Flynn
John Holland
Alex Moore
Virginia to test Camp rules at university camp
Virginia will test Walter Camp football rule changes at a camp on campus. University leaders Dr. William A. Lambeth and Captain Yancey support the plan as the first and second teams try out the proposed changes to determine the game's future status in America.
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Charlottesville
Walter Camp
America
University of Virginia
Virginia
Snow Track Racing Promised at Charles River Speedway
A blizzard threat and rain may delay fast brushes today but racing proceeds on the snow path at Charles River Speedway. Sleighing Tuesday and yesterday showed excellent footing and stepping with lively brushes as preparations for today’s formal races continue after the postponement due to Ransom D. Wentworth’s funeral.
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Speedway
Charles River Speedway
Ransom D. Wentworth
John Harrington Held for Grand Jury on Assault Charge
John Harrington was held in 5000 bail after a Municipal Court hearing on an assault with intent to kill charge against William RE. Prichard. The case proceeded to the grand jury in the first criminal session.
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John Harrington
William RE. Prichard
Rose Guest of Ancients at Faneuil Hall
Milwaukee mayor David S. Rose, a noted anti prohibition advocate, spoke at the Ancients and Honorable Artillery Company gathering in Boston's Faneuil Hall attended by 275 members. He defended personal freedom and liberty while recounting a recent Milwaukee visit and received an enthusiastic reception.
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David S. Rose
Milwaukee
Ancien and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
Mayor Rose
Rose
Matrons Proposed to Guard Immigrant Steerage
Washington Jan 58 Senator Dillingham introduced a bill requiring United States surgeons immigrant inspectors and matrons aboard all ships carrying immigrant passengers between the United States and foreign ports due to ill treatment and immorality reported in steerage accommodations.
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Washington
Senator Dillingham
United States
Farrell Reduces to Legal Limit in New York Club Shakeup
The New York American League club released Second Baseman Wanner and Outfielders Channell and Farrell to Memphis in the Southern Association, trimming the roster nearly to the 35 player limit. Wanner played for Hartford last year, Channell for Fort Wayne, and Farrell for Marion, Ohio.
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New York
Wanner
Channell
Farrell
Memphis
Southern Association
Hartford
Fort Wayne
Marion
Court Fines Boston Money Lender in Asset Conspiracy Case
Julius Wolfman a money lender in the Old South building was fined 1000 by Judge Dodge in the United States District Court yesterday for conspiracy to conceal assets in bankruptcy proceedings of Louis Canner proprietor of the Marshall Hay and Grain Company of East Boston.
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Julius Wolfman
Old South
Judge Dodge
United States District Court
Louis Canner
Marshall Hay & Grain Company
East
Boston
Stage Sights Across Boston Theatres This Week
Tremont patrons embrace Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Edith Taliaferro in the title role. Pick Whittington reopens at the Majestic after Monday setback. Hodge shines in The Man From Home at the Park. Anglin leaves Colonial for Adelina Genee next week in The Silver Star. Drew brings fashionable crowds to Hollis in In Constant George. Bright Eyes continues at Boston Theatre with catchy music. The Wolf at Globe then Lew Dockstader in The Possum Aero Club. 1915 and Sal the Circus Gal headline Castle Square and Grand Opera House respectively. Keith’s vaudeville features Denman Thompson in Joshua Whitcomb. Kentucky Belles, dances by Ruth St Denis, and more at Colonial and Coliseum venues. Liberty showings include The Angel of the Alley and The Follies of the Day at Columbia. The Majesties at Casino Theatre draw crowded houses on Hanover Street.}
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Pick Whittington
Majestic Theatre
William Hodge
Park Theatre
Margaret Anglin
the Colonial
Helena Richie
Adelina Genee
John Drew
Hollis
George
Bright Eyes
Boston
Globe Theatre
Lew Dockstader
Possum Aero Club
Castle Square Theatre
Sal
Grand Opera House
Keith
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
Maude Odell
American Music Hall
Howard
Kentucky Belles
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Angel of the Alley
Ruth St. Denis
Colonial
Follies of
Columbia
Fred Irwin
Majesties
Casino Theatre
Waldron
Hanover Street
Hub Theatre
Organ Recital at New Chelsea Church Dedication
A large audience attended an organ recital at the new First Baptist Church, Chelsea, held in conjunction with the church dedication replacing the one lost in the big fire. J Frank Donohoe of Holy Cross Cathedral led with violinist Jessie Woodell and cellist Elizabeth Lobdell assisting. the new organ is among the finest in Greater Boston.
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New First Baptist Church
Chelsea
Boston
J. Frank Donohoe
Holy Cross Cathedral
Washington Street
Jessie Wobdell
Elizabeth Lobdell
Greater
Sprint to keep from freezing on stranded barge
The Standard Oil barge No. 56 drifted 200 miles at sea after dragging anchor in a gale off Constable Hook. With only one day of rations for six men and the captain, they shared meals and sprinted on deck to stay warm until a tramp steamer rescued them and tugboats towed the vessel into port.
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New York
Standard Oil
Constable Hook
Captain Andrews
Japanese Dynasty Marks 121st Emperor Reign
A historical note states the Japanese sovereigns have an unbroken dynasty since 660 B C and that the current emperor is the 121st ruler in succession.
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B. C
Mount Morrison Standing as Highest Peak in Japanese Empire
Mount Morrison at 14 300 feet is identified as the tallest mountain in the Japanese empire according to the report, marking a geographic record within the region. The article emphasizes its summit height and status among imperial landmarks.
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Mount Morrison
Japanese Empire
Castoria warning on genuine packaging and counterfeit threats
The notice emphasizes Castoria produced under Chas H Fletcher for over 80 years with signature on the black wrapper and red imprint on the bottle. It warns mothers to beware centerfeits and counterfeit medicines aimed at children and urges mothers to scrutinize products given to their kids.
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Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
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