Induction of Oscar Straus as Secretary in Commerce and Labor
Oscar Straus of New York was inducted as secretary of the department of commerce and labor in Washington on December 17, succeeding Secretary Metcalf. The ceremony included remarks by Straus and Metcalf, with a reception for department heads. Bonaparte then took oath as attorney general, while the article also notes hopeful progress from British cancer research using trypsin to hinder malignant cells and prevent recurrence after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strams
Commerce Department
Washington
Oscar
Straus
New York
Department of Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Metealf
Mr. Straus
Frank H. Larned
Bureau of Immigration
Metcalf
Department
Stratfhe
Athenlet
Hirm
Servus
British
Imperial Cancer Research Fund
McClure
Saleeby
Edinburgh University
Beard
Europe
Kansas Auditor Announces Appointments in Topeka
James Nation state auditor elect issued a list of appointments for his office. Names and salaries include Assistant auditor WBE Davis of Dodge City at 1600 dollars, special assistant Maude A. Gilyeat of Independence at 1600, chief clerk W S Haylip of Topeka at 1200, bookkeeper A Gibson of Earlton at 1200, bond clerk C W Payne of Erie at 1200, stenographer Arvilla Roseberry of McCune.
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Kensas
Topeka
Kan
Jamean Nation
Wbe. Davis
Dodge City
Maude A. Gilyeat
Independence
Hayalip
Topeks
A. Gibson
Earlton
C. W. Payne
Erie
Arvilla Roseberry
McCune
Culmans Bank Robbed Near Cedar Hill in Dallas Area
Dallas Texas December 17 The Culmans bank at Cedar Hill one and a half miles south of here on the Santa Fe was robbed of 1300 dollars Sunday night burglars were fled with the cash leaving the scene under investigation by local authorities.
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Dallas
Texas
Culmans’ Bank
Cedar Hill
Santa Fe
Peacemaking Momentum From Rio to The Hague
Pan American congress delegates from all represented nations will attend the Hague conference pledging to pursue a general arbitration convention. The St Louis Globe Democrat notes the push toward pacifism, asserting peace conferences reduce war’s horrors and the United States leads practical peacemaking.
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Rio de Janeiro
Saya
St. Louia
Tennyson
Parliament of Man
Rio
The
Hague
United States
Message from 1776 Dictation by Gen Herkimer
An Oneida Historical Society letter outlines a coded command to Col. Peter Bellinger. It orders a battalion to march to Fort Edward with four days of provisions and ammunition for one battle and warns disobedience at peril from Nicholas Herkimer.
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Oneida Historical Society
Utica
Gen. Herkimer
Seryu
Nicholas Herchheimer
Carnell
Good roads reach China with macadam roads around Nankin
The good roads movement has reached China and 40 miles of macadamized carriage roads have been completed around the city of Nankin. Those who have not lost their interest in the bicycle will be interested to know that Nankin is now regarded as a good market for wheels.
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China
Nankin
Pittsburg Man Arrested for House Fire
A Pittsburg man was arrested on suspicion of setting his own house ablaze. Local officials report the incident as a confirmed arson case and are investigating possible motives and connections to other property damage in the area.
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Pittsburg
Moody On Supreme Bench Inaugurated As Associate Justice
Washington December 17 William H Moody formerly attorney general entered upon duties as associate justice of the US supreme court. He was introduced at opening of session and sworn in with the judicial oath. Chief Justice Fuller welcomed him and Justice Holmes extended a welcome hand. Former Secretary Bonaparte then introduced as the new attorney general.
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Metcalf
House of Representatives
Naval Committee
Navy Department
Charles J. Bonaparte
Bonaparte
William H. Moody
Department of Justice
Mr. Moody
Washington
Monday
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Moody
United States
John M. Wright
Justice Holmes
Hoch Recommends Topeka Advertising Plan
Hoch proposes Kansas adopt a statewide advertising program directed by F. D. Cobb, secretary of the best advertising agent Kansas has had, aimed at boosting the state's profile and making Kansas better known to the world. The plan follows the governor's message and seeks to place the state prominently in national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Hoch
Kansas
F. D. Cobu
Indians Protest At Constitutional Convention Interference
Guthrie Oklahoma December 17 Quenah Parker chief of the Comanche Indians and a committee of Kiowa Comanche Apache and Cheyenne leaders urged the constitutional convention to avoid altering their customs or habits. The assembly heard a report that the body faces a deficit of 125800 dollars and a committee was formed to memorialize Congress for 150000 dollars. The bill of rights committee met and the convention plans to take up the report on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Ok
Quenah Parker
Congress
Spanish War Veterans Fight Canteen Law
Washington December 17 United Spanish War Veterans launch a broad campaign to repeal the army Canteen ban. Veterans groups plan nationwide organized effort to outmaneuver the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and others who helped keep the law. Each camp is urged to mobilize actions across regions to press for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Spanish War Veterans
Spain
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Petitions filed to protest by state departments
The capital will see petitions presented as each state department of the organization is asked to submit a protest. Authorities expect coordinated activity in the capital as departments prepare formal responses and public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
In Favor of Negroes Bill Re-Enlists Discharged Soldiers
Washington on December 17 Rep resentative Roberts of Massachusetts introduced a bill to allow noncommissioned officers and enlisted men of Companies B C and D Twenty fifth infantry who were discharged by presidential order to reenlist in military or naval service. The bills aim to restore all rights lost under the discharge order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roberts
Massachusetts
Cashier Faces Eight Counts Over Bank Discrepancies
Pittsburg December 17 reports that National Bank Examiner John B Cunningham accuses J B F Rinehart cashier of Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg Pa of making false entries in the banks financial condition report to the comptroller. Discrepancies totaling 950000 are alleged and the bank was closed by order of the comptroller last Wednesday.
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Pittsburg
National Bank
John B Cunningham
J. B. F. Rinehart
Farmers & Drovers’ National Bank of
Waynesburg
Comptroller of
Car Shortage in Senate Prompts Western Cattle Aid
Washington December 17 report shows Senator Culberson presenting a memorial from western cattle raisers complaining of car shortages and poor service by transportation firms. He urged speedy consideration and relief measures. The same session authorized a study by the Department of Commerce and Labor into the International Harvester Company to determine if restraint of trade exists.
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Senate
Washington
Culberson
Harvester Trust
Hansbrough
Department of Commerce and Labor
International Harvester Company
Notice to Tax Payers from County Collector Owen
Notice to taxpayers stating I have fall taxes due and will settle with the county treasurer on the terms noted. I will collect back taxes, penalties, commissions, and clerk's fees as in prior years. A. B. Owen, County Collector.
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Concare
A. B. Owen
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Oefes
Oscar Strays
Supreme Bench
Childrens
Inital
Doz
Santa Claus Headquarters
Joe Meyer
Nichols
Hiram Nichols
Cable & Grove
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