Crane Named as Secretary of the Treasury in Roosevelt Plan
President Roosevelt invites W Murray Crane to become Secretary of the Treasury as cabinet plans unfold. A Massachusetts man could replace Gage, with Long potentially retiring, opening Navy or other posts as discussions continue.
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Hilled for Fair Play Jimi Hill Seeks Honest Actions in Rail Case
St Paul report of J J Hill president of Great Northern and Northern Securities explains post reorganizations, outlines stock moves, Union Pacific attempts, and the Burlington purchase bid. He argues for time to show honesty of purpose and opposes a combine while detailing control efforts across the Northwest.
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Coal famine blamed on lack of cars says Mitchell
Indianapolis December 21 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America returned from the East where he attended the AFL convention at Scranton and a National Civic Federation meeting in New York He blamed the coal shortage on unavailable railroad cars noting industry demand has diverted equipment He estimated annual coal should be 260 million tons and up to 400 million could be mined if plants ran at full capacity He praised the New York meeting as a step toward labor capital harmony and cited talks with Hanna and Schwab as showing good will toward labor from capital.
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Coal Famine Threatens Columbus as Supply Dries Up
A coal famine is now threatened in Columbus and is already visible as coal cannot be bought today with the visible supply exhausted. The shortage hits areas buying in small quantities and causes distress and suffering.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Germany Claims Nicaragua Rights Over San Juan River
A Washington dispatch says the German Government claims exclusive navigation rights to the San Juan River and Lake Nicaragua under a concession to Alles Steamship Company. The grant is said to have been forfeited a month earlier by arbitrators for failure to meet contract terms. The dispute centers on the Nicaragua Canal construction.
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John J. Valentine Dies in Oakland
John J. Valentine president of Wells Fargo & Co express company died this morning in Oakland California after a period of illness. His death had been expected for several days and follows a prolonged decline.
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Prominent Venezuelan rebels strike near La Victoria
Iniciano Mendoza, Antonio Fernandez, and Lutowsky led a revolt against President Castro near La Victoria after moving from Cagua to Villa de Cura. The uprising disrupted rail and lines as authorities dispatched troops from Maracaibo. Other reports speak of uprisings near Valencia and widespread readiness to oppose Castro.
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U S Plans Naval Move Near Venezuela Amid Turmoil
Reports from Washington say a U S Navy ship is being sent toward Venezuelan waters amid rising unrest. The Buffalo is the nearest vessel at Port of Spain, with Secretary Long indicating a North Atlantic Squadron ship is ready to proceed if trouble escalates.
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Divorced Wife Accuses Husband of Murder in Missouri
Guthrie Oklahoma dispatch reports James Wilson, a farmer 60 plus, living ten miles west of Guthrie, arrested on a Missouri governor requisition for the 32 year old murder of Orrville Lyons at Ava Douglass County. Wilson was betrayed by his divorced wife who lived with him nearly forty years and they separated about two years ago. Relatives escorted to Ava for the trial.
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Hypnotized Girl Displays Three Distinct Personalities
In Indianapolis Miss Ida Frank, a prominent socialite, has developed a threefold identity under hypnotism. She alternates between a speaking savagely, an infant unable to speak, and herself, with each personality revealing different behaviors and speech patterns.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
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Discover Papers of John Brown Found in State Library
Richmond reports tomorrow print of newly found John Brown papers discovered in a rubbish lot at the State Library. The collection includes letters to Brown and prisoners and letters from prisoners to others, mostly unsigned or initialed. Many letters reveal sentiment but little new on Brown raid or fate.
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Virginia
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Andrew Hunter
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New York Stock Exchange Seat Sells for Record Price
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange was sold today for 15000 dollars the highest price ever paid for a seat. The sale reflects strong demand amid market activity and follows a prior bid of 75000 dollars reported by brokers.
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Elizabeth Dale Released After Hoboken Custody
Mrs Elizabeth Dale was released from custody at St Marys Hospital Hoboken following an investigation into an alleged medical matter. No further details were provided.
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Elizabeth Dale
St.Mary's Hospital
Hoboken
Miles Letter Prompted Reprimand by War Chief
Washington December 21 1901 a second defiant letter from General Nelson A Miles to Secretary of War Elihu Root led to his reprimand. The missive defended a fellow officer against attacks and referenced a court of inquiry that allegedly cleared him of cowardice charges. Miles asks that the note be laid before the President and publicly released.
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Administration Moves to End Schley Controversy Talk
President Roosevelt orders Edgar Maclay to resign from the New York Navy Yard as Secretary Root reprimands Lieutenant General Miles for public comments on the Schley case. The War Department cites army regulations and aims to clear official records of pending issues.
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Administration Moves to End the Schley Controversy
Washington decides to end the Sampson Schley dispute after Miles letters and Secretary Root reprimand. The publication of full correspondence creates a sensation in army and naval circles. Secretary Root’s letter to General Miles is included, seeking explanations and signaling no further action.
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