Roosevelt obstinate over Indianola post office crisis
Senator McLaurin pressed Postmaster General Payne to reopen the Indianola Mississippi post office with or without Minnie Cox as postmistress. He cites assurances of protection and seeks official guarantees before reinstalling Cox. The administration demands credible safety assurances from local authorities.
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MeTaurta
Misalasippi
Paine
Indianola
Miss
Minnie Cox
McLaurin
Payne
P. C. Chapman
Indirnois
Mm. Cox
Milatresa
Iodlegold
Agsin
Clare
Sammator Re. Laurin
Sengior McLaurin
Michigan Beet Sugar Interests Press for Concessions
Representatives from Michigan beet sugar interests meet in Washington with Michigan lawmakers to press for concessions in exchange for favorable terms in the Cuban treaty. Senator Burrows attends, signaling possible shifts in sugar import rates and the six year treaty debate affecting beet producers.
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Michigan
Washington
Jacultry
Congress
Erpator Burrows
Oppon
Talay Kenatur
Himi
Senate
Cuba
Tve
Venezuela Crisis Seeks Early Commission Meeting
Dispatch from Washington notes tension over Venezuela blockade and food shortages. Italian Ambassador likely to chair forthcoming commission meetings as ministers plan absent arrangements. Key figures include Signor Mayor Des Planches, Sir Michael Herbert, Count Quad, and Baron Alcotts in role of charge d affaires amid strained Italy Venezuela ties.
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Howen
State Department
la Guayra
United States
Washington
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Aimvasso Cor
Doe Planchim
Michael Herbert
Aubarandor
Count Quad
Eero Sternberg
Hower
Cvisimiselon
Venezuela
Tere
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Fornigh Ofice
Rome
Haron Alin Bu
Legation
Careis
Marc Aliotti
Wimblidey Lero
Neve Ayres
Gioranni
Rika
Italy
Castro
Venesuela
Turon
Sicnor
Des
Germany
Great Britain
France Keeps Venezuela Blockade Safeguards, Satisfies Fair Treatment
French officials in Caracas report satisfaction with Venezuela's assurances of fair treatment for France amid the blockade. Minister Bowen will present plans to Washington as France aims for a united position at the Washington conference. Officials expect a settlement before The Hague arbitration court.
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France
Clerres
Caracas
Foreign Office
Bowen
Washington
Bern
Waatington
Hague Arbitration Court
Embarrassing Predicament Faces Moody Over Desertion Charge
Secretary Moody could be placed in an embarrassing position if the advisory report on Charles Amos’s desertion charge is adverse. The matter, tied to a Massachusetts constituent and a removal proposal, was sent through the usual naval and legal review channels.
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Washington
Moody
Massachusetts
Iit
Charles Amos
Secretary of the Navy
Herretary Moody
Charges Not Sustained Against Captain Barnum
A court of inquiry at Fort Riley examined alleged misconduct by Captain Malvern Hill Barnum of the Eighth Cavalry. The findings favored Barnum, with accusations by Major Charles di Ayres not sustained, per reports from General Bater, commanding the Department of the Miner al.
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Malvern Hill Barnum
Charles di. Ayres
War Department
Bater
Department of the Minerarl
Fort Riley
Hao
Baronm
Ayres
Misleading accusations clouding General Rates approval
The document accuses officials of unfounded claims and biased conduct regarding General Rates, alleging improper military posture and official doctrine. It urges restraint and questions the necessity of further action, noting potential scrutiny of police and court inquiry processes.
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Antitrust Bills Discussed by House Judiciary Committee
The House subcommittee on judiciary opens consideration of the Hoar antitrust measure as Attorney General Knox's communications influence the draft. Members signal support for liability and expedited equity actions while resisting unqualified endorsement and awaiting further changes.
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House
Knox Tilly
Ite
Iising Liberty
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Possible Texas or Louisiana judge chosen for McCormick vacancy
Washington reports on the expected vacancy in the Firth circuit court of appeals and mentions M F E Kleberg of Galveston and J B Burnett of Houston as Texas contenders. It notes no formal applications yet and favors a Texas successor if McCormick retires.
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Court of Appeals
Firth Circuit Court
Mel Carmiel
M. FE. Kleberg
Galventon
J. B. Burnett
Houston
McCormick
Dutch Minister Dr Lyden Sets Sail Home From La Gaara
The Netherlands minister Dr Vee Leyden, retiring due to ill health, took passage home aboard the Dutch steamer Mrive Frederica at La Gaara. He departed with accompanying U S sailors as flagship Ariadne and destroyer Pocket set sail for convoy duty. Columbine also reached harbor during the night.
Smith's Appointment Approved as Boiler Inspector
Washington January 10 Felix Smith was approved by the treasury department for the Galveston boiler inspector post after recommendation by John A Cotter superintendent of the New Orleans district.
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Washington
Felix Smith
Galveston
John A. Cotter
Aupersiatnx
New Orleans
Treasury Department
Hawley Silent on Texas Patronage Talks at White House
Washington January 10 The Texas patronage tangle centers on National Committeeman Hawley and Houston posts. Hawley failed to deliver a statement by midnight while Houston post and northern district marshalship appointments loom. Green and Leon rumored as Texas leaders backing Hawley, but the president balked awaiting broader accord amid rising tension among Texas figures and national leaders.
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Washington
Tomas
Pttel
Serladh Alger
Hawley
White House
Tinnley
New York
Eyeig
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Houston Posteffier
Nome
B. B. K.green
Houston Post
Leon
Green
Bern
Hinwley
Texas
Houston
Roosevelt to send first transatlantic wireless message
President Roosevelt agrees to transmit a wireless message across the Atlantic to King Edward VII using the new telegraphy system. Former Attorney General John W. Griggs, on behalf of Marconi, urges public support for Cape Cod to facilitate the Cape Cod station and transatlantic communication.
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