Senate orders inquiry into ambassador Page remarks
Washington March 12 Walter Hines Page American ambassador to Great Britain was targeted by a Senate resolution calling on the Secretary of State to investigate alleged public assertions by the ambassador about the Monroe Doctrine and the Panama Canal. Senator Chamberlain moved for immediate consideration and the measure passed without debate.
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Washington
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
Senate
Secretary of State
Chamberlain
Ambassador Page
London
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Senate Seeks Page Address and Monroe Doctrine Clarification
A Senate resolution asks Secretary of State to obtain a verbatim copy of Ambassador Page's address and evidence for his claim that the Panama Canal would greatly please the U S if Britain profits. It cites a definition of the Monroe Doctrine as opposing European land gains in the new world.
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Secretary of State
Senate
Page
United States
Panama Canal
New World
London
State Department
House
Murray
Oklahoma
White House
Wilson
Bryan
New Haven Railroad Untangling Conference Set
The Department of Justice will again tackle untangling the New Haven railroad system at a conference tomorrow. Chairman Elliott and New Haven counsel will attend as expectations rise for a final decision on key problem areas amid prior department demands presented to the board of directors.
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McReynolds
New Haven
Elliott
New York
New Haven Board
Boston & Maine
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
New Haven Board of Directors
Hub Siegel Store Probes Expand Indictments
New York March 12. The cases against Henry Siegel and Frank E Vogel rise with wider exposure as confidential aides reveal a long running loss in the Siegel Stores business. District Attorney Whitman dispatches investigators to Boston and Chicago as the grand jury may consider 10 to 12 more felony counts. A major claim alleges 1 500 000 dollars in cash was taken from stockholders. A perjury charge accuses both men of false statements to the National Bank of Commerce in 1912 and 1913.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Frank E. Vogel
Pratt
McMeekin
William Pridday
Boston
Whitman
Chicago
Siegel Stores’ Corporation
Siegel
Vogel
National Bank of Commerce
Dangerous derelict reported in Atlantic near New York
A dangerous wreck was reported March 8 at latitude 40.55 and longitude 46.14. The French steamer Mexico relayed the alert via the steamer Latorraine. Forepart stood five feet above water. Position lies on east bound tracks about 90 miles beyond the course’s start corner.
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New York
Mexico
New Orleans
Havre
Latorraine
Cape Rae
Rise and evening star events mark day of year notes
The item notes twilight changes and day length for the 72nd day of the year with 7 days to spring and 29 days to Easter. It lists Venus near sundown Mars Saturn Jupiter and hints lighting lamps before 6 18. It also cites anniversaries: Alexander II assassination 1881 Battle of Silver Run 1865 and standard time 1884.
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Ana
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Alexander II
Russia
Silver Run
Fayetteville
N. C
Forecast for New England and eastern New York
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls fair weather in New England and eastern New York with rising temperatures. Light variable winds, mainly west, are noted. Yesterday’s high and low temperatures are listed for several stations with an average of 28 degrees.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Will of George W. Vanderbilt Leaves Estate to Daughter Cornelia
The will filed for probate in New York on March 12 leaves an estimated $20 million estate to widow Cornelia Vanderbilt, the widower's daughter aged 12. Minor annuities totaling $5,500 yearly go to relatives. Biltmore estate in North Carolina is left to Cornelia along with $5 million in cash and residuary legatee status.
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New York
George W. Vanderbilt
Cornelia
Biltmore
Vanderbilt
North Carolina
Vanderbilt Will Leaves Major Estates To Widow And Heirs
Mrs. Vanderbilt receives Bar Harbor and Washington homes, 250 000 in cash, a life interest in a 1 000 000 trust, 30 000 acre Piegah Forest in North Carolina with timber sale contracts producing about 50 000 yearly, in lieu of dower. Cornelia gets five million as principal of a Vanderbilt trust. George W. Vanderbilt’s paintings and books go to wife and daughter. The Fifth Avenue mansion reverts to Cornelius Vanderbilt. leased to Henry Frick, valued at 1.5 million, with paintings and art objects over 1 million.
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George Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
George
Henry ©. Frick
Inventor George Westinghouse Dies in New York
George Westinghouse renowned inventor of the air brake died in New York City after a heart disease battle spanning about 15 months. He was in his 68th year. Funeral services were planned for Saturday at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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New York
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Westinghouse Inventor at Fifteen and Rail Innovations
The boy Westinghouse became an inventor at age 15 with a rotary engine. Four years later he built a device to replace derailed steam cars. At 21 he sought Vanderbilt backing for his air brake, failed, and found capital elsewhere to transform rail travel. He pursued electrical and engineering advances for decades, earning global honors and shaping railway signaling, AC power, gas conveyance, air springs, and turbine propulsion.
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Westinghouse
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Commodore
George W. Melville
John H. MacAlpine
Twins born in two ministers homes in Lancaster
In Lancaster on March 12 the birth of twins in two homes of ministers Nathan B. Verma of Rohrerstown and Elbert E. Landis of Lancaster drew attention to a striking life parallel as a boy and a girl were born in each household.
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Lancaster
Penn
Nathan B. Verma
Rohrerstown
Elbert E. Landis
Twin Lutheran Ministers Share Life From Boyhood to Marriage
Both ministers are Lutherans and lifelong friends who entered Muhlenberg College together and were room-mates for four years. Graduated in the same class, they served Lutheran churches in the same county and married on the same day. Their wives, girlhood friends, attended Kutztown Normal School together and also graduated in the same class. Both couples pursued teaching before becoming brides.
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Muhlenberg College
Kutztown
Mrs Barry Improves After Birth of Daughter
The condition of Mrs. Edward P. Barry wife of Lieutenant-Governor Barry improved today says Dr James Redmond. She gave birth to a daughter on Wednesday and her life had been despaired of yesterday after a period of unconsciousness. The baby is reported well.
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Edward P., Barry
Barry
James Redmond
White House wedding rumor ties Miss Eleanor Wilson to McAdoo
Washington reports Eleanor Randolph Wilson, youngest daughter of the President, engaged to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Officials say a June White House wedding is anticipated after Congress adjourns, following Jessie Wilson Sayre's marriage last year.
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Eleanor Randolph Wilson
Wilson
William G. McAdoog
the Treasury
White House
Marceau
New York
Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Hudson
Jessie Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Engagement Reported Between McAdoo and Miss Wilson
The engagement links 50 year old Mr McAdoo, a widower with six children, to 24 year old Miss Wilson. Frequent White House social activity and Washington society ties are noted, with McAdoo recently becoming a grandfather and members of the Wilson family attending events in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Miss Wilson's education and painting study are highlighted, alongside the President's daughters’ social appearances.
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Mr. McAdoo
Miss Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
White House
Wilson
Washington
McAdoo
Arizona
Francis H. McAdoo
Baltimore
Princeton
N. J
Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Eleanor
Percy Mackaye
Hotel Astor
Girl Stricken On Stage During Finale At National Theatre
Miss Hazel Cameron of the Morton Opera Company fainted on stage during the finale at the National Theatre in Boston last night. The young performer, known for introducing wigs to match gowns, was stricken with appendicitis in full view of the audience.
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Hazel Cameron
Morton Opera Company
Boston
National Theatre
Miss Cameron Falls Ill During Belle of New York Performance
Miss Cameron a show girl in The Belle of New York felt ill early yesterday. Dr Stevens advised against appearing but she sang in the chorus. At curtain fall she collapsed and was removed to her hotel for examination and possible operation after a second doctor joined Dr Ayer.
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Miss Cameron
Those Who Take Fr. Johns Medicine Praise Its Value
Reporters note that people who use Fr. Johns Medicine report relief from coughs and praise its effectiveness. Local testimonials highlight quick soothing effects and trust in the remedy. The piece frames the medicine as a trusted cough cure in community use.
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