Roosevelt Denounces Slander by Newspapers Over Panama Affair
President Roosevelt condemns falsehoods spread by The News and other papers about the Panama matter. He defends his administration and denounces Delavan Smith Latman and critics, insisting no syndicate or improper deals existed and that documents are available for examination. He urges public access and warns against mendacious reporting.
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Laffan Replies to Roosevelt In Public Letter
The Sun editor responds to President Roosevelt declining a personal controversy. He denounces Roosevelt’s barefaced claims and suppression of correspondence while noting the president’s power over truth and patronage. The piece recalls a prior letter to William Dudley Foulke and questions veracity.
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Ohio Faction Seeks Taft Senate Bid in Capital Turmoil
Columbus dispatch reports Ohio Republicans press for Charles P Taft to win the U S Senate seat, with William H Taft’s stance reportedly shaping maneuvers. Vorys and Hitchcock tensions, Hot Springs message timing influence, and party leaders mobilize across northern and southern Ohio to back Taft.
Case Against Investment Company's Head Comes Up in Police Court
The police court this morning hears the case against the head of a prominent investment company. The article notes growling lawsuits and the Legal Aid Society plan to press new anti loan shark laws. The piece includes a letter from Union Discount Company promoting unsecured salary loans and mentions city licensing and reporting requirements.
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Roosevelt Letter Sparks Newspaper War On Pan ama Editorial
Delavan Smith of Chicago telegraphs from New York responding to President Roosevelt’s comments on a Panama editorial. He defends The News attribution to a New York paper and notes the piece was published during his absence and without reliance on personal motive. He says The News will address the president's explanation in due time.
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Early Christmas Shopping Urged for Working Women
The message promotes shopping early in the season and at the start of the day to aid the working girl and all who serve, encouraging timely purchases to ease holiday burdens.
Bryan addresses in Austin as tragedy strikes
William J. Bryan spoke to a large Y M C A audience in Austin while in Kingsville he arrived earlier. During the university address James B. Clark, a tutor to the constitution, collapsed from heart disease and died shortly after.
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James B. Clark
Harvard treasure hunters fail to recover sunk galleon
The Harvard team known as treasure seekers returned from Kingston Jamaica aboard the Admiral Dewey with no gold recovered. They had located several wrecks near Jamaica but say hulls remain buried under deep sand making examination impossible. Members include Stephen Noyes Roger Darby Buck Harrison and H L Corbett all Harvard graduates from the class of earlier years.
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Western Reserve
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Foraker
Republican State Organization
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Roger Darby
Ocean Bottorn
Ferryboat Berkeley Crashes Pier in Dense Oakland Fog
In dense fog the ferry steamer Berkeley struck the Oakland Mole pier injuring eight of ten passengers, one fatally. The collision broke lifeboat supports, crushing Kate Crowley of Berkeley and badly injuring Michael Crelli, causing panic among travelers.
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Doctor Aims to Disprove Claim on Electrocution
Dr Frank Scanmbll announced plans to attempt resuscitation of the next man electrocuted in New Jersey or disprove a Nebraskan claim that electrocution does not kill but that the body is cut during autopsy or burial. The condemned is John Manha, to be executed the week of December 1.
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Morning Shopping Hours Boost Service and Packing Pace
From 8:30 to 12 in the morning the best hours for shopping. The service runs quickest during this period and orders are packed in the day, saving night work.
Four Skaters Drown in Wisconsin Lake Tragedy
January Wisconsin tragedy on Lake Koshkonong leaves Karl Gooper Harvey Richardson Violet Blivens and Fannie Blivens dead after they broke through the ice. Mabel Brown was rescued but feared dead from exposure.
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Harvey Richardson
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Fannie Blivens
Lake Koshkonong
Mabel Brown
Shorter Hours for Couriers and Staff Drafted
The plan to implement home email pack ES reduces working hours for caseswomen, drivers, and delivery boys, aiming to streamline mail handling and distribution. The changes affect shift length and on job duties while preserving coverage across routes and mail streams.
Congress Opens Sixtieth Congress with Busy Session Ahead
The two houses convene for organization and initial business. President Roosevelt is expected to propose energy on telegraphs and a national resources push while tariff and deficit relief loom. New members take seats, oaths are administered, and committees are formed as the session begins with little floor action.
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Country Life Commission
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Iowa
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Labor Unions Build Relief Funds and Welfare Programs
A Washington Printing Office hospital program backed by unions expands member aid. Reports show growing benevolent funds, sick benefits, burial grants, and loans. Includes details on Cigar Makers, Glass Bottle Blowers, Machinists, Iron Molders, Locomotive Engineers, and Railway conductors with contributions and outcomes dating back to the late 19th century.
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Cigar Makers’ International Union
International Association of Machinists
Atlanta
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New York
Iron Molders’ Union
Dervishes Defeated Near Buffalo Village
Dispatches from Soma island report Italian forces repelled a Dervish assault on Buffalo village. The garrison, warned in advance, mounted a stout defense and killed forty eight Dervishes.
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