Senate Hangs Over Panama Canal Appropriation Debate
Senate spent hours debating the Panama canal emergency appropriation with Teller Scott and Morgan pushing diverging routes. Tillman pressed for blunt action on San Blas versus Panama while Republicans caucus on statehood bills and Taft speeches trigger laughter over misattributed remarks as discussions touch salaries railroad control and possible surveys.
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Hazing crackdown at naval academy prompts suspensions
Navy orders stern action to stamp out hazing at Annapolis. Secretary Bonaparte approves suspensions and possible dismissals for midshipmen involved or failing to report hazing. Concurrent reports note New York representative Bennett seeks to shrink southern representation in Congress amid disfranchisement debates.
Action on Statehood House Republicans Push Two State Measure
Washington report notes a 200 member boomers delegation urged single statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The House Republican caucus voted 110 to 65 in favor of admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state, opposing Arizona and New Mexico. The conference followed the session, with few objections amid broader statehood talks.
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Indian Territory
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Wisconsin
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Minnesota
Washington Rail Rate Fight and Indictments Reported
Special dispatches note President faces a long battle over railroad rate reductions with possible extra sessions. Senate and House maneuvers shielded by secrecy. Federal grand jury indicts Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Morris Packing and others for Elkins law rebates. Hoch case awaits governor’s action with hanging set for February 23.
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Banquet Honors James J. Hill With Railway Theme Decor
A banquet hosted in honor of James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, featured unique railway table decor and station symbolism. Attendees included railroad professionals and dignitaries as floral tracks and station plates adorned the table, with a large electric floral replica of a locomotive displayed in the room.
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Weather and ancient siege image note
Northern Thlinois predicts fair weather in the next twenty four hours with moderate temperatures. A report states gas lights consume air like four men per hour. Also pictured is an ancient siege carving from Ninivod Assyria showing a soldier cutting a bucket rope attached to a well outside castle walls.
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Miners in Session at United Mine Workers Convention
The tri district convention of the United Mine Workers opened in Shanioku Virginia with 95 delegates representing 108 500 miners. President Mitchell was elected chairman and urged the union to secure a ten to twelve hour day and wage increase in the committee reports for the upcoming deliberations.
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Effect of Lightning on Trees
The shattering effects of lightning on trees arise from rapid heat, gas expansion in the wood, and sap water vaporization, causing a veritable explosion.
Major ore lands deal seals Walker range to U S Steel
Duluth, Minn December 15 One of the largest mining transactions in Mesaba Iron Range history completes a transfer of a half interest in the J J Hill leased lands to United States Steel Corporation The Walker lands on the western Mesaba are estimated to contain 100000000 to 800000000 tons of ore Meanwhile in New York discussions continue between John C McCall and Andrew T Mailton with no resolutions yet announced In baseball New York State and National League hold strict measures to maintain order after annual meeting adjourns
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Paris
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John A. McCall
New York Life Insurview Company
Andrey Tmailton
New York
National League of Mase
Butterfly Farm Yorks Rears Moths and Butterflies for All Seasons
Butterfly Farm in Yorkshire runs a half acre site with trees and shrubs planted for rearing moths and butterflies. It holds 20 000 caterpillars in season and 30 000 to 40 000 preserved insects in reserve to supply stock year round. A Hill party scene shows children debating future careers with one girl aiming to marry a handsome man while a boy vows to follow his father and remain a bachelor.
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Brooklyn
Whisky Over Century Old Hidden in Fairton Church Wall
A Philadelphia Record item says a bottle of whisky at least 100 years old was concealed in the walls of the old Presbyterian church at Fairton during its construction. Workmen reportedly found a quart but could not drink it, and the liquor was buried there. a former apprentice recalls the bottle remains in place.
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Philadelphia Record
Struck at the Whole Bunch in a Liquor Fueled Swing
In a small baseball league a noted hitter who often drank before games delivered a long hit to win a close contest. Asked how he bats so well when intoxicated he replied he sees about half a dozen pitchers’ deliveries and if he can’t hit one he’s not good.
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Shippers Fix Lake Superior Freight at 7 Cents
A summary of varied karşı events outlines ore shippers in the Lake Superior district setting next year’s carrying charges at seven cents. The world Sunday school convention planning committee votes to hold the next session in Rome in May. A fire destroys Economical drug store of Elgin Tennessee with losses around 50 000 dollars. General Tiernan Thoupt, famed railroader and oldest West Point graduate, has died in Newark New Jersey. The hearing on New York mayoral vote recongassing is sought by W J Hearst counsel. The Earl of Aberdeen sworn as lord lieutenant of Ireland for the second time. A Des Moines intoxicated railroad man fell from a embankment into the Missouri River and drowned. The District of Columbia seeks a whipping plan to Congress for a Teasiine Bill. The Royse state board to cut freight rates five percent on all grain classes. Melee exports of silver pesos from Mealeo begin after treasuries approve.
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Indictments in Rebates Case Against Transit and Pipe Firms
Eight indictments returned by the federal grand jury in Philadelphia involve Great Northern subway, Mutual Transit, and the National Essence of Coffee company. Charges include offering rebates on shipments to Winnipeg and Minneapolis, with Wood, Diver, and Wood company members implicated. several principals granted immunity while others not indicted. Total rebates cited: about $1,218,2000 on iron piping and coffee shipments.
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BIG PACKERS ON TRIAL DAY ONE IN BEEF CASE
Three jurors accepted by both sides in the government versus packers beef trust case before Judge Humphrys. Commissioner's Garfield and assistant Dr. B Turand expected witnesses for the defense as jurors fill peremptory challenges. Subpoenas and testimony plans aim to show garfield testimony influenced Packers prosecutions.
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Turbulent Russia Reported Amid Uprising Claims
Ceylon dispatches claim riots near Tiga and Venden spread through Courland while sailors on Riga’s vessels join the unrest. Reports say troops from shore quash mutiny and telegraph lines are repeatedly cut, as Emperor maintains stance and Movskikoff urges aggressive action.
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NON-UNION STANDING ARMY PLOTTED ACROSS CITIES
Clinavo dispatch describes a league planning an ununion army of laborers to be ready to replace strikers in any U S city with 40000 or more people. Employment bureaus will operate in all cities where nonunion workers can register and be used when needed. Hearst presses a campaign update. William Randolph Hearst’s legal team expands to include election inspectors in New York. An order to show cause why inspectors should not appear before the Board of Election Commissioners is returnable Monday.
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Chicago Markets Show Sharp Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago December 14 market notes list wheat futures mixed with nearby gains and July declines, corn and oats with varied futures, pork, lard, and beef ledgers showing mixed gains. Live stock receipts and price ranges cover cattle, calves, veal, sheep, and poultry with regional price bands and stock counts.
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Yates Declines Senate Bid Plans Aggressive Cook County Campaign
Springfield dispatch notes ex Governor Richard Yates, after a Dec 15 conference with about fifty allies at the Leland hotel, will not seek the U.S. Senate. He aims a statewide speaking tour starting later in December, spending half his time in Cook County. Yates plans ninety-six days of stump speaking, including forty days downstate and forty-eight in Chicago and nearby towns. The article reports possible support from Governor Denevan’s Cook County network.
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Leland Hotel
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Cook County
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Deneva
Juntgen Granted Limited Access to Bank Records
Judge J W Cru grants W W Juntgen limited access to the Edgar county bank books and records for his defense. He may examine only material relevant to his case, excluding evidence against others. Books are in federal custody at Danville but brought to the court for this investigation.
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Edgar County
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J. J. Parrish
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Danville
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