Goethals Accepts The Governorship Of Panama Canal Zone
Washington reports Colonel George W Goethals has formally accepted President Wilson s offer to serve as civil governor of the Panama Canal Zone beginning April 14 with a salary of 11000 a year The move follows a bill proposing to raise the salary to 16000 while he holds the post Britten says Goethals preferred this civil post to police commissioner of New York and would likely be sought by Chicago if available The confirmation signals one of the administration s most popular acts and ends speculation about his future role Also noted is Secretary Garrison s statement that Goethals has accepted the governorship and will not take the New York police post at present
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Panama Canal Zone
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Canal
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Selbing
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Selonal Goethals
New York
Mr. Britten
Chicago
En York
England
Colonel Goethism
F. W. Vanberbilt
Pps
Fritten
Engilah
Wilson
United Listen
George Goethals
Canal Zone
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Larrison
Notables Rescued From Ship on Rocks Off Colombia Coast
Frederick W. Van derbilt's yacht Warrior wrecked between Savanilla and Santa Marta. Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt, the duke and duchess of Manchester and Lord Falconer were saved by the United Fruit steamer Almirante. Wrecking tugs sent from Kingston and Colon. The party had been cruising from New York after a Ritz Carlton dinner in December.
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Ritz-Carlton
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Mise Helen Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Charleston
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Palm Beach
West Indies
South America
Lord Falconer
America
William B. Leeds
Earl of Tore
Leeds
William Hayes Chapman
George L. Watsors
Wey
North Carolina alumni reject Rockefeller gift plea
North Carolina university alumni and trustees urged John D Rockefeller to provide 50000 dollars for the Young Men’s Christian Association but Governor Craig and Judge Pritchard argued the state institution should not seek outside aid. They noted other institutions receive Rockefeller foundations money and that 50000 dollars was promised if 25000 dollars could be raised. The Rockefeller gift movement was defeated.
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United States
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Wlusret
Forts funding and mixed 1900s news items
Washington reports an appropriation of 457 000 for Hawaiian defense land fortifications within a 45 175 200 total. other items include the Monroe steamer sinking after a collision near Winton Lightship. a sapphire pendant theft fine in Hoboken. a Penney wreck near Conemaugh with deaths. 400 Federals killed in a Mexican battle. cartridges dumped into New York harbor. bank directors arrested in Newark. Canada parcel post rates to start February 10.
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Hawaiian Islands
New York
Europe
Robert T. Heltmeyer
Hoboken
Mra
Edna M. Alexander
White House Conference Discusses Arm Embargo with Foreign Relations Panel
President Wilson and Senate Foreign Relations Committee members met at the White House to review external affairs. Discussion centered on Mexico and the potential lifting of the arms embargo to allow constitutionalists and rebels access to weapons. Observers say a crisis may be near as developments could emerge at any moment.
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Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
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Mexico
Texas
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Pindell Approved as Ambassador to Russia
Washington confirms Henry H. Pindell of Peoria Illinois as ambassador to Russia ending a lengthy dispute. Pindell known as the original Illinois Wilson man with Wilson and Bryan denying strings in the offer.
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Senate
Henry H. Pindell
Peoria
Ill
Russia
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Ilinois
Wilson
Lewis
Bryan
Cullom Dies A National Figure In Half Century Of Service
Washington and Springfield reports announce former United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois died after a lengthy illness. He had served in public life for over 50 years, beginning in 1856, with roles from Springfield city attorney to governor and ultimately a long Senate career. Funeral plans include services in Springfield with remarks by notable officials and a state-level wake.
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Shelby M. Cullom
Mines
Abraham Lincoln
Victoria Fisher
William Barrett Ridgeley
Indow
Katherine Ridgely Brown
Phelps Brown
Springfield
Mass
Eleanor Ridgeley Parker
Henry P. Parker
House of Representatives
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Dimeelf
United States Senate
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Lincoln
Illinois
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Wayne County
Kentucky
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Springfeld
J.ouis Humphrey
United States District Court
Representatives Hall
State House
Dr. MacLeod
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L. ¥. Sherman
Edward J. Dunne
Clinton L. Conkling
Charles Ridegeley
Rotinda
Woman Runs for Congress on Platform of Service to Humanity
Eva Mar Jey Murphy, a Progressive candidate from the Sixth district, announces she will campaign on a platform of service to humanity. She says if elected she will back every progressive measure that uplifts the nation and improves safety and happiness for all, regardless of party.
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Goodland
Kan
Eva Mar Jey Murphy
Goethals Named Canal Zone Governor by President
President Wilson signed an executive order appointing Col. George W. Goethals as governor of the Panama Canal Zone. The act creates a full territorial government for the zone under the Adams Act, which takes effect April 1, with steps planned to reorganize the canal administration soon.
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Panama Zone
Washington
Wilson
Col
George W. Goethals
Panamia Canal Zone
Navy urged four new battleships to Senate naval panel
Rear Admiral C Vreeland speaking for Admiral Dewey urged the house naval committee to build four battleships and sixteen destroyers, opposing Secretary Daniels plan for two battleships eight destroyers and three submarines amid Dewey’s illness.
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Jan
Daniels
House Naval Committee
C. Vreeland
Navy General Board
Dewey
General Board
English Lightweight Champion Defeats Fisher in City Bout
Freddie Welsh, English lightweight champion, won a newspaper decision over Earl Fisher of Cincinnati after ten rounds of fast boxing. The bout took place in Cincinnati on January 27, with both fighters delivering quick exchanges and sustained pressure throughout.
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Earl Fisher
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Howard Elliott
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Boston & Maine
Be What Legislators Are in the Ohio Special Session
Special Columbus report details Democrats backing party lines in the house as the assembly kept to governor specified measures. The Conover amendment to the auto tax bill failed 70 to 39, with Winters of Erie among a few Democrats voting Republican. The house passed the auto tax plan directing all proceeds to the state highway department. House chaplain Rev. J. Starr to be regular, paid five dollars daily. Gov. Cox reportedly will not grant broader city home rule requests from the German American alliance, focusing on items already in his messages. A new Governor's Recommendation designates releasing 42000 in interest claims against Columbus Savings & Trust Co. to 9000 depositors, while farmers urged to leverage good will in produce marketing per Cunningham and Browh.
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Youngstown
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Salem
Harvey Sponseller
State Agricultural Commission
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T. T. Ansberry
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Mirl A. Goller
State Banking Department
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Ohio roads plan links to Lincoln Highway across counties
A proposed improvement of a main market road between East Palestine and Alliance, with state funding half the cost, will form part of the Lincoln Highway linking Ohio from Pennsylvania via Pittsburgh and Canton. The project aims to create a first class entrance to Ohio and connect with the Canton route.
Greenland at Home as Senate's New Presiding Officer
Lieut. Gov. William A. Greenland, the new presiding officer, commands the senate with brisk motion urging expedition in business. Senator William Green ofoshocton introduces the third governor in session, noting Atlee Pomerany’s review of the lieutenant governor’s rise to ecotter and Hugh L. Nichols’ resignation to become chief justice.
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William A. Greenland
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William Green
Eight Boys Arrested Admitting Gang Burglary Ties
Eight youths confessed to forming a criminal gang that carried out burglaries hold ups and robberies in Cleveland. They worked in triads and quartets with older members taking the more serious crimes while younger boys stole. Jail applicants include Cerha Cala well Kirk Campa Matazee Merache Janchar and others.
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