World news miscellany mixed with local incidents
A scrambled telegraphic mix reports on a Monrovia California bank mystery a fatal auto wreck in California prize gifts across the states and various political and social items. It notes bank bribery in Pittsburg attempts at royalist politics in France Taft and others, spread rumors about Spreckels the sugar magnate and a Brooklyn fire.
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Simon Takes Oath as Haiti President in Port au Prince
General Antoine Simon, newly elected president of Hayti, took the oath at 10 this morning in the palace with foreign naval officers present. Senator Paulin presided, Hippolite pledged government economy, and French Minister Carteron conveyed diplomatic good wishes.
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New York Philanthropist Urges Stricter Tuberculosis Milk Laws
Neathan Straus, noted for free milk and Pasteurization work, calls for next legislature to ban import of cattle with tuberculosis and to bar the term Pasteurization unless it reflects true scientific methods. He attacks commercial Pasteurization as a fraud that preserves souring milk and misleads mothers.
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Neathan Straus
Dealera
Toyed with a Fortune Diamond Ends Up in Court
William Ahearn, a laborer from Omaha, walked into Louis A. Borsheim’s jewelry store with a rough diamond found in a Denver gravel pit. The stone, about half the size of a hen’s egg, is valued by the jeweler at no less than $40,000. Ahearn had carried it for months, later gave it to his daughter to play with, and a hammer strike splintered it before experts confirmed it as a real diamond.
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Louis A. Borsheim
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Congress adjourns for holidays after winter session
National capital report notes both houses adjourn until January 4 and many lawmakers head home for holidays. The Ways and Means tariff hearings wind down while some members stay for minor committee work. A Taft inauguration prep group is named, and other measures progress in committees and on the floor.
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Heney to Deliver Lectures After Washington Visit
F J Heney the San Francisco prosecutor in graft cases arrived in Washington with Mrs Heney. He plans a White House call with President Roosevelt and a month of lectures on this side of the continent. He says he is in good health and has recovered from his wounds after being shot during the Ruef trial.
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Africa
Lands Near Cache National Forest To Open For Settlement
More than 20 000 acres of vacant lands near Logan Utah in the Salt Lake City district, previously withdrawn for forest purposes, will open for settlement February 23. Entry and filing will not be allowed until March 25.
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Cache National Forest
Utah
General Land Office
Logan
Salt Lake City
PLAN MONSTER SHIPS
The Navy plans consider oversized battleships with eight 14 inch guns at 25000 tons or twelve 12 inch guns at 26000 tons. Armor on 14 inch gun ships would exceed that on 22 inch ships. Congress may support an all big gun design as trials target speeds of 20 to 24 knots.
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Navy Department
Naval Board of Construction
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MAKE OVER NAVY
President Roosevelt considers forming a special commission to reorganize the navy department by eliminating the bureau system. He notes that enlarging the general board and appointing Herbert L. Satterlee did not achieve intended reforms. Roosevelt seeks naval experts and may ask Secretary Root to chair the committee.
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Newerry
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Root
Soldiers Die Of Acute Alcoholism In Philippines
Washington reports the names of Eighteenth infantry soldiers who died from acute alcoholism linked to methylated native vino. Listed are John Duffy Edward C Clark Thomas W Bing Charles Delaney Otto Kuppe John Phelan Frank L Smith James Curtis Samuel E Bramel John O Corbeil and William Nicholas.
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Philippine Islands
John Duffy
Edward C. Clark
Thomas W. Bing
Charles Delaney
Company L
Eighteenth Infantry
Otto Kuppe
John Phelan
Frank L. Smith
James Curtis
Samuel E. Bramel
John O. Corbeil
William Nicholas
Company M
Pulitzer at Hampton Roads on private yacht headed to Panama
Word arrives that Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World reached Hampton Roads aboard his private yacht Liberty with staff members. He plans to personally investigate affairs on the Isthmus during the voyage toward Panama.
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Joseph Pulitzer
The
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Hampton Roads
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Panama
Gadger Named Chief Justice of Panama Canal Zone Court
President Roosevelt will appoint H. H. Gadger of North Carolina as chief justice of the Panama Canal Zone supreme court for six years succeeding Dr. F. M. Duran whose term ends January 1. Secretary Wright recommended the appointment. Gadger is currently an associate justice of the canal zone supreme court.
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H. H. Gudger
North Carolina
Roosevelt
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F. M. Duran
Wright
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Canal Zone
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Protest Against Rates Moves to Statewide Meetings
Shippers and importers in California plan a state wide protest against railroad fare hikes by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe set to take effect January 1. A dozen mass meetings in major cities on December 30 will hear industry leaders outline grievances and urge action short of court or Interstate Commerce Commission remedies.
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California
Southern Pacific
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
German press urged to avoid attacking Venezuela’s Castro
Berlin reports warn against hostile allusions to President Castro of Venezuela and note his plans to expand army and navy and seek German instructors. The Neuste Nachrichten cites German business interests and potential long term influence while Tageblatt ties praise to Venezuela’s assurances of obligations. Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung ignores Castro’s visit.
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Sultan Like Criminal At Opening Of Turkish Parliament
Constantinople December 19 scene before St Sofia mosque as Sultan Abdulhamid arrives at the opening of parliament. Thousands crowd roofs and domes while mullahs stand atop the dome. Despite vast turnout no disorder is seen and the sultan, in a shabby overcoat, is met with a hushed crowd.
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St. Sofia
Smuggling Trial Convicts Three Men Over Border Laborers
A Los Angeles jury finds Francisco Chaves Ygnacio Barrios and Salvador Armenta guilty of smuggling Chinese laborers from Mexico. Defense claimed innocence saying they were en route from Calexico to San Bernardino and unaware of the workers until apprehended near Imperial Junction. Prosecution rested on disputed corroboration.
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Mexico
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Bacon Named Secretary of State Succeeding Root
Washington December 24 Assistant Secretary Bacon will become secretary of state after January 11. The White House announced Root’s plans unchanged and that he will relinquish the portfolio around January 16 before the New York legislature ballots him into the Senate.
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White Mouse
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New York
Senator Bourné Pushes Salary Increases for President and VP
Senator Bourné of Oregon presses a bill to raise the president’s salary to 100000 and the vice president’s to 25000. He said today he believes both houses will pass it shortly after the holiday recess.
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Bourné
Oregon
United States
Congress
First Whisky Seizure Under Pure Food Act Destined for Destruction
BaltimoreMd December 22 The first case of seizure of whisky under the pure food act to be tried last fall was finally disposed of in the United States district court. It decreed that 60 barrels of whisky be destroyed and that the makers Louisiana Distillery Company of New Orleans give bond they will not continue selling liquor under bourbon whisky brands. During the test the government said the whisky was molasses product not bourbon whisky.
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Bopey
United States District Court
Louisiana Distillery Company
New Orleans
President Roosevelt appoints land office and postmasters
President Roosevelt announced several appointments. Baey Y. Saint named Register of the land office at North Yakima Washington. Postmasters chosen include William Brown Lebanon Oregon J E Bosley Falls City Oregon Merritt A Baker Weston Oregon L W Shurtliff Ogden Utah and William P Ely Kelso Washington.
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Roosevelt
Register of the Land Office
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Baey Y. Saint
William Brown
Lebanon
J. E. Bosley
Falls City
Merritt A. Baker
Weston, Or
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Ogien
Utah
William P. Ely
Kelso
Mineral output doubles in U S since 1900
A Geological Survey report shows mineral production rising from the start of the century to an annual output exceeding two billion dollars. The gain is over 100 percent in under a decade, covering all principal mineral products.
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Geological Survey
United States
Pacific fleet sails from Panama to Talcahuano Chile
Washington December 25 The Pacific fleet now at Panama sails for Talcahuano Chile. The Colorado remains at Panama to take on board Captain C Moore who will succeed Captain Underwood ill at Mare Island. She will sail December 20.
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Profit Sharing Plan for Morris & Co Employees
Kansee City Missouri reports Edward Morris president of Morris & Co packers will start profit sharing and age pensions for 10 000 employees with an initial $25 000 payment toward a $500 000 fund. The first year disbursement is expected to exceed $100 000 and will be increased rapidly.
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Scouts Spread Civilization in Philippine Report
Washington December 95 The annual report of Brigadier Clarence R Edwards chief of the bureau of insular affairs shows Philippine scouts as educators and pacifiers. It commends the scout service for raising living standards among Filipinos and extending American influence.
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Philippine Scouts
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
San Obispo dynamite blast claims 21 lives
Latest dispatches to the Isthmian Canal commission report that 21 people have died from the premature explosion at San Obispo on December 17.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
San Obispo
Robbers' Rendezvous Found in Southern California
Riverside California December 21 evidence in the hands of government secret service agents leads to the belief that an organized gang of post office robbers is making its headquarters at either San Bernardino or Colton. Officers are pursuing crews and expect to apprehend the criminals. Scores of small post offices in southern California have been robbed recently with trails pointing to San Bernardino or Colton. Suspicious characters are under surveillance.
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San Bernardino
Colton
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Herrick Named Treasury Secretary Candidate Reports
Dictating from Augusta Georgia today the Taft camp confirms Myron T Herrick of Ohio is slated to become secretary of the treasury in the new administration. The report comes as the latest word from the Taft faction amid ongoing campaign chatter.
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Jailed Charge d'Affaires Among Caracas Plot Arrests
Washington reports a late charge d affaires of Venezuela in Washington is among those imprisoned in Caracas after a plot to assassinate Vice-President Gomez.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Gomez
Root to resign as secretary of state if elected senator
Washington report says Elihu Root will resign as secretary of state if he wins New York Senate seat. Robert Bacon, assistant secretary, is expected to succeed him with Root likely to take the New York toga.
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White House
Elihu Root
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Robert Bacon
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Warships for Venezuela En Route
The State Department admitted that the battleships Maine and North Carolina are on the way to Venezuela from Washington on December 86.
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Washington
State Department
Maine
North Carolina
Maine sails from Hampton Roads under sealed orders
The battleship Maine departed Hamp ton Roads today under sealed orders. Officials refused to disclose details but reports suggest the warship has headed toward Venezuelan waters.
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Maine
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Navy Department
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Cosgrove Makes Strides After Illness
Governor elect Cosgrove of Washington shows improvement in Paso Robles hot springs. He was dressed and chatted with his doctor yesterday. His son Howard Cosgrove returned to Pomeroy, confident his father will travel to Olympia soon.
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Wright Breaks Aviation Record in France Flight
Wilbur Wright, American aviator, shattered distance and duration records at a Le Mans trial in France. He flew 614 miles in one hour 68 minutes, during a competition of the Mich enterprise.
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Usurper in Charge Gomez Replaces Castro Cabinet in Venezuela
Vice-President J Vincent Gomez seized control after Castro sailed for Europe and formed a new government. He dismissed ministers Baldo and a de Jesus Paul, shifted war leadership to General Redulo Olivares, and installed a Caracas governor as Venezuela frets under strict censorship amid military force and political upheaval.
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J. Vincent Gomez
Cipriano Castro
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A de Jesus Paul
Council of the Nation
Baldo
Castro
Diego Ferren
Redulo Olivares
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Castro Seeks Treatment at Dr Israel Hospital
President Castro of Venezuela was moved to Dr Israel's hospital for a planned course of treatment after a medical transfer announced in Berlin on December 22. The move follows reports of his health and indicates a precautionary medical course.
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Berlin
Venezuela
Israel’s Hospital
American Pompeii Found Near Florence Ariz
The annual Smithsonian report notes a pre historic buried city at Casa Granda near Florence Ariz unearthed under congressional funding. Dr J Walter Fawkes reports a 200 feet long structure with 11 rooms and a central room with a seat named The Seat of Montezuma by Pima Indians. The ruins prove more extensive than expected.
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Charles B. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Casa Granda
Florence
Ariz
J. Walter Fawkes
Montezuma
Daring Queens Bridge Project Anchors Long Island Link
Visionary bridge from Point Morris to Long Island advances in New York. The three mile long structure would cross the Hell Gate ship channel with a 1000 foot clear span, marking a bold and remarkable engineering plan.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Point Morris
Queens’ County
Long Island
Hell Gate Ship Channel
Mob Tears Up Lincoln Traction Tracks After Fare Dispute
Enraged residents in Lincoln Nebraska after a fare rise dispute tear up tracks between Lincoln and Havelock suburb home to Burlington shops. A mob of about 150 men caused damage and sought to burn barns as mayor appeal failed and authorities responded.
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Lincoln Traction Company
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Police Commission Blames Duke for Missed Revolver Search
The San Francisco police commission faults Duke for an incomplete search after his arrest, noting a revolver was concealed in his shoe and overlooked.
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Eee Duke
Cattleman Lillis Sentenced for Potery Case in Lemoore
S. C. Lillis, a wealthy cattleman of Lemoore California, has been ordered to serve six months in jail and pay a fine of $1,000 for a large-scale government property matter.
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