New York Leads Jewish Relief Drive for Russia
The national relief board aims to raise at least 1 million more as Jews in Russia receive aid. Secretary Sulzberger notes 430,833.86 dollars from New York’s 55,000 contributors, with Christians contributing about 5 percent. Chicago ranks second with 54,608 dollars. Philadelphia 69,608. Boston 20,025.
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Nominations Sent to Senate Including Root Bonaparte and Lane
Washington Dec 5 The president sent to the Senate nominations for Secretary of State Elihu Root Secretary of the Navy Charles Bonaparte and Interstate Commerce Franklin Lane plus all recess appointments since March S purchases include diplomatic consular treasury and interior officials army and navy officers The president also demanded resignation of Valentine Nebraska land office register C Pettijohn for alleged land frauds and removal of Receiver Albert Towle
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Navy
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Maryland
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California
Treasury
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Army
Public Service
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Register of Land Office
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President Expresses Gratitude for Congress Convening
Washington December fifth report states President Roosevelt was informed at eleven by a joint committee of Senators Allison Morgat and Representatives McCleary Littau and Williams that Congress had assembled and organized ready to receive messages. He expressed gratification at the convening and asked the committee to convey compliments to both branches and to deliver his written message today. The annual message was distributed to each house and read due to its length.
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Method of Minority Outlined in Introduced Measures
The article outlines proposed measures addressing minority issues, detailing goals, scope, and expected impacts. It discusses legislative intent, potential changes to rights and protections, and the timeline for consideration and enactment.
Williams Introduces Tariff and Campaign Bill Package
Representative Williams of Mississippi, leader of the minority in the House, introduces several tariff and campaign contribution measures. Proposals include Philippine free trade, a restructured Canada United States commission, a minimum US tariff, and an income tax bill, with notes on party support and possible further bills. Also covers presidential request for reconvening the joint commission and Franklin Lane’s appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Philippines
Unite States
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Joint High Commission
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Canada
Paris
Spain
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House of Representatives
Hich Commission
Great Briain Canada
First nonmembers admitted to agriculture crop board hearings
Washington reports that the crop estimating board of the department of agriculture admitted nonmembers for the first time to its deliberations. Secretary Wilson escorted Representatives Burleson of Texas and Bowie of Alabama to witness the cotton crop estimate methods. Doors were locked and the board delayed, preventing the congressmen from attending the opening session of Congress at noon.
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Bowie
Alabama
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Bannerman Accepts the Premiership After Buckingham Palace Visit
London reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman met the king at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday morning and accepted forming a new cabinet. The Duke of Devonshire, a Liberal Unionist, was among callers, signaling possible work toward a coalition on tariff policy and anti protectionist positions.
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Henry Campbell Bannerman
Buckingham Palace
Duke of Devonshire
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