Panama canal issue tied to Cromwell and Roosevelt
A political dispute alleges William Nelson Cromwell blocked questions on Panama corruption while Senator Morgan led efforts before his death. Roosevelt and Elihu Root are named in claims of orchestrating the Panama deal funded by the U S treasury via J P Morgan & Co. A separate Kansas City riot results in one police death and multiple injuries amid clashes between police and religious fanatics.
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Hyde Convicted in Major Land Fraud Conspiracy
Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco and Joost H. Schneider of Tucson were convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States of large tracts of land in Oregon and Washington. Hyde was sentenced to a $10,000 fine and two years in a Moundsville penitentiary. Schneider received a $1,009 fine and a year and two months. Both appealed to the district court of appeals and posted bail.
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President Roosevelt urges reform of Sherman act and railroad power
Roosevelt urges amending the Sherman anti trust law to permit beneficial combinations and to place railroads under Interstate Commerce Commission. He calls for stronger worker protection, forest conservation, inland waterways, federal hiring reform, navy expansion, Porto Rican citizenship, eight hour day for federal workers, and swift census staffing under civil service rules.
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World Demands Probe Into Panama Canal Deal Graft
The New York World charges President Roosevelt with misstatements and urges Congress to immediately launch a full investigation into alleged graft in the Panama Canal deal, citing Delaven Smith of the Indianapolis News as authority in a disputed article.
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President Pulliam Seeks NL Rules Change
New York session of the National League discussed formal award to the Chicago club, re election of its officers, and reading of President Pulliam’s annual report. He urged arbitrary dates for postponed games, a 25 foot foul line, and 25 foot restricted back space. The NL set the major league draft period from September 1 to 15.
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Typewriter Man in Personal Crisis Reports
A short Associated Press dispatch notes a man known as Typewriter Man facing a personal crisis, details limited. The report mentions Indianapolis but provides few specifics about the incident or its consequences.
Roosevelt and Taft Back Bonds for Public Works
President Roosevelt and President elect Taft endorsed government bonds for permanent public improvements to conserve national natural resources. Taft presided at a joint conservation meeting at the Belasco Theatre where Roosevelt delivered the main address.
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Two Dead Three Dying In Furious Incident
Police report a violent event left two dead and three others critically injured while several bystanders sustained non life threatening wounds. Investigators probe suspects and motive as medics treated victims at the scene.
Iowa Representative Proposes Budget Estimate Reform
A bill by Representative Smith of Iowa would increase executive responsibility for government estimates. If annual appropriations exceed the treasury’s revenue forecast, both estimates go to the president for advice on adjustments or raising further revenue by loan or taxes.
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Court voids deeds for vast Virginia land tracts
Judge Grinnan nullifies deeds conveying 2 500 000 acres in Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky valued at 2 500 000 to D W Armstrong of York former counsel of Mrs Florenica Maybrick and Baroness von Roques The case ties to the Maybrick international episode and the baroness's former husband inheritance dispute.
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Castro heads to Berlin amid French demand for apology
Advices confirm President Castro of Venezuela bound for Berlin with hopes to reroute to Bordeaux. France reportedly seeks an apology before landing permission. Likely Castro will disembark to avoid conflict with French authorities.
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Berlin arms trade and factory activity amid war procurement
Berlin reports the Turkish government negotiating to buy 1.875 million dollars worth of shrapnel and infantry ammunition from a German company in Dusseldorf. Berlin army rifle factories are unusually busy producing rifles for the war effort.
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Reichstag Members Favor Germany Japan Pact Similar to US Japan
Berlin despatch quoted several Reichstag members wishing Germany and Japan would conclude an agreement like the one between the United States and Japan. The report appears in the Cologne Kölnische Zeitung dated December 8.
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Bryce Wishes South a Prosperous Future
Associated Press reports in Washington on December 8 that James Bryce British ambassador to the United Kingdom addresses southward prospects as dawn of a prosperous era.
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Knights of Columbus to Initiate Historic Sixty Member Class
At a Monday meeting the Knights of Columbus planned the initiation of the largest candidate class ever taken at one time, sixty men, with degrees conferred on December 275. State lodges from 35 to 40 will attend the ceremonies, featuring remarks by visiting officers and a reception at Stettiner hall after the ceremonies.
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