McKihenny Named to Civil Service Commission by Roosevelt
John A. McKihenny of Iberia Parish Louisiana receives appointment to the United States Civil Service Commission. The selection honors a Rough Riders veteran praised by Roosevelt in his book for gallantry at San Juan Hill. McKihenny, 36, Democrat, Louisiana state senator, hosts Miss Alice Roosevelt on Avery Island.
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School Official Is Arrested On Embezzlement Charge
S L Mackie former principal of the Second District School Board of Knoxville Tennessee was arrested at the Post Office on embezzlement charges involving 300 with potential warrants totaling 3000 to 4000. Deputies say the case stems from a political fight and more arrests are planned as book audits expand. Mackie previously fled Knoxville and used alias Williams while staying at a Fourth Street rooming house before his arrest.
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Rivers and Harbors Convention Opens With $50 Million Annual Target
Washington reports the National Rivers and Harbors Convention advocates at least 50 million dollars yearly for internal improvements. Speaker Cannon warns delegates to tackle the most important items first while John Barrett and Senator Berry address the crowd. The gathering names officers, approves a reform board, and outlines plans to broaden funding and membership across waterways groups. Cincinnati delegates and numerous captains join the event led by Representative Joseph E. Ransdell and W. F. Ellison.
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Pulajanes Kill Four and Wound Troops in Leyte Clash
Manila cable reports a clash between constabulary troops and Pulajanes between La Paz and Terroga on Leyte Island December 5. Four soldiers were killed and eight wounded including Lt. Ralph P. Yates Jr. Thirty Pulajanes were killed with many wounded or captured. details are awaited.
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Violent Chicago Strike Trial Highlights Witness Testimony
Defense lawyers press witness Schultz for promises of plea deals while he sticks to his story of slugging nonunion workers and throwing acid eggs at horses. William Kelly, a former Coal Teamsters Union official, describes violence during the strike and reports Shea’s call for volunteers to “put the Finks out of business.”
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Foraker and Peare Resolutions Push for War Dept Information
Senate adopted the Peare resolution urging the President to provide information on the discharge of negro troops from the Twenty-fifth Infantry and the Foraker resolution directing the War Department to transmit all related information. Debate over executive information rights and the President’s possible courtesy response dominated two hours of discussion.
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Early Ad Copy Deadline for Sunday Ads
The Commercial Tribune urges patrons to submit large ad copy for the Sunday edition by Friday night or Saturday noon at the latest to ensure optimal placement and readability. The note emphasizes attracting patrons and providing best ad presentation.
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Respite Granted for Mrs. Myers and Frank Holtman
Governor Folk in Jefferson City announced a respite until January 10 for Mrs Aggie Myers and Frank Holtman of Kansas City convicted of murdering Mrs Myers husband. The delay allows time for Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court to decide an application for a writ of error from the Missouri Supreme Court.
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New Clue in Dona Gilman Case Found in London
Woodward and Morris, local detectives and bloodhound owners, say they secured a new crew in the Dona Gilman murder in London. They warn the body may be exhumed and a second inquest held, with six physicians directing the process if the detectives pay expenses.
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Pacific Coast Unites Over School Admission Issue
Senator Perkins says San Francisco residents have not violated the law on Japanese children in white schools and predicts Roosevelt will yield. He reports Pacific Coast sentiment is unanimous and negotiations with Japan for exclusion may begin, as Viscount Aoki and Secretary Root discuss the California school test case.
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San Francisco Board Stands by School Policy on Japanese Children
The San Francisco Board of Education will keep Japanese school children at the Oriental school despite President Roosevelt's message to Congress. Board President Altmann said the president's stance would not alter the board's position and that they will correct the impression from Roosevelt's message.
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Governor Mead Opposes Japanese Naturalization Policy
Seattle December 6 Governor Albert E Mead adamantly opposes the President's recommendation to provide for Japanese naturalization. He argues citizenship should not be extended to Asians warning it would degrade American workers and invite similar demands from China. He says assimilation is unlikely and cites national security concerns.
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Roosevelt praised as courageous on Japanese question in French editorials
Paris editors hail President Roosevelt's message to Congress praising his courage and focus on the Japanese issue. Petit Republique lauds his eloquent handling and views it as a lesson in international politeness while urging equal treatment of foreigners at home.
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Tokyo Press Hails Roosevelt Policy On Japan
Tokyo papers praise President Roosevelt for his firm and just policy toward Japan. The Asahi Hochi and Jiji express confidence in his stance, seeing unity with Japanese views and patriotism to defend national honor. Public opinion notes a strong, decisive federal state role resolving San Francisco tensions.
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Thaw Trial Set For March In Stanford White Case
The murder trial of Harry K Thaw for killing architect Stanford White will not begin before March or April next year unless District Attorney Jerome reorganizes the court calendar. The announcement came from the District Attorney's office today.
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