Arrests in Caracas Tension Draws U S Involvement
Dispatch reports British and German subjects seized in Caracas as Venezuela faces an ultimatum over rail and other claims. Four Venezuelan warships in La Guayra harbor are seized, with Bowen possibly mediating. US minister urged to protect British and German interests amid growing international friction.
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Caracas
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la Guayra
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United States
Bowen
Great Britain
Germany
Castro
State Department
Cuban Treaty Ready for Palma to Sign in Havana
President Palma announced the reciprocity agreement will be signed by his commissioners Zaldo and Montes in Havana Tuesday or Wednesday and then sent to Washington for U S approval before Cuban senate consideration. The pact maintains current tariff levels while adjusting certain import duties and seeks a revenue impact review.
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Bates resigns as Union Depot and Terminal Rail Way leader
Theodore C. Bates of Boston resigns as president amid claims his departure will keep the Dana Illinois & Lon railway in safe hands with two seasoned railroad men. Boston sources dispute and say Bates sold his interests and that Swift & Cogny plan to buy riverfront land and terminals for new independent stock yards and depots.
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Chicago
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BSS
Euled
Theodore C. Bates
Missouri River
Swift & Cogny
Publicity Bill Seeks Comprehensive Corporate Disclosure
The House Judiciary subcommittee reported favorably on Mr. Littlefield’s publicity bill requiring interstate and foreign commerce corporations and future groups to file annual returns with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure details include organization data, capital stock, indebtedness, assets, earnings, expenses, and officer salaries, with sworn responses but not admissible in prosecutions. A 1 percent tax on unpaid portion of capital stock is imposed, and noncompliance allows the United States to restrain the firm from interstate or foreign commerce.
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Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Overstreet
Ind
Powers
da Armond
Clayton
Ala
Interstate Commeéiue Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Justice Shiras May Retire Sparks Taft Nomination
Washington reports the anticipated retirement of Justice Shiras from the Supreme Court. The possible vacancy is linked to a potential elevation of William M. Taft, former Ohio judge and Philippine Commission head, to the Supreme Court with Luke Wright or W. W. Rockhill cited as possible successors to commission leadership.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
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Philippine Commission
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Federal Court
Ohio
McKinley
Luke 8S. Wright
Tennessee
Hfon
W. W. Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
United States
China
Wright
Indicted for Selling Votes in Indiana Grand Jury
after a week long session the grand jury returned 104 indictments charging all men named with selling their votes at the last election in Indiana.
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Sholes
Ind
Tribute in the House for ex Speaker Thomas Reed
The Washington house honored ex Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed with a formal resolution after his December 7, 1902 death. Reflections praised his forceful leadership, intellect, and parliamentary mastery while noting precedents set by Benton Blaine and Stephens. The body adjourned in respect and postponed the London dock bill until Tuesday.
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Thomas B. Reed
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Benton
Blaine
Alexander Stephens
Reed
Sherman
New York
House of Representatives
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Ways and Means
Senate Ready for Reciprocity with Cuba Treaty
President Roosevelt is assured reciprocity negotiations with Cuba will be ratified by the Senate this session if the State Department concludes them satisfactorily.
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Wages of Miners Seen Before Strike Commission
Scranton reports Thursday sessions of the strike commission heard practical miners describe coal field conditions in Hazleton. They alleges Coxe and other firms violated agreements and that old jobs should be restored. Inspectors may testify unaccompanied to address fears of company presence. Witnesses include Andrew Mattey, Slavonian, who linked immigration to safety concerns and pay.
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Coxe
New York
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Coxe Bros
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Mattey
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Coxe Company
Senate votes on immigration bill amendments and tax
Washington notes the Senate adopted all committee amendments except one educational test and approved striking the capitol sale of intoxicants clause. debate centered on a $3 head tax per immigrant, with a new amendment to curb perjury and a clause striking a transportation line property tax. The transit aliens and admitted aliens who paid were exempted. Day laid aside the bill for Tuesday.
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Senate
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Gallinger
N. H H
Sifton Seeks Year Round Quebec Terminal For Transcontinental Route
An Ottawa report cites Minister of the Interior Clifford Sifton saying federal aid for a transcontinental line must lead to a Canadian terminus. He favors a St Lawrence port in eastern Quebec to remain open year round, chosen for the shortest direct route.
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St Lawrence
President Nominates Wade and Kuiano for Diplomatic and Trade Posts
WASHINGTON The president sent nominations to the senate on Thursday naming Robert M. M. Wade of Pennsylvania as consul general in Canton China and Martin A. Kuiano of New York for reappointment as interstate commerce commissioner.
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Senate
Robert M. M. Wade
Pennsylvania
Row Cousul
Canton
China
Martin A. Kuiano
New York
Inter
Statehood bill faces opposition as Senate nears adjournment
The Senate plans to take up the statehood bill Wednesday with a likely prolonged debate before Christmas. Senator Baveridge will lead the committee report in support of the substitute, while others will scrutinize testimony from the territories. Expect discussion on New Mexico and Arizona amid language and interpreter concerns, plus a report transcript. Immigration bill likely receives scattered attention and a week of executive business before another adjournment.
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Baveridge
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Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Trust Bills Considered In House Antitrust Review
Washington report on the judiciary subcommittee in session about anti trust bills aimed at publicity of corporate affairs. The proposal requires interstate corporations to file returns disclosing financial condition and capital stock and taxes those with unpaid capital stock. Members note progress and hope to report before the holiday recess.
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House Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Thomas
Clayton
Ala
Suit Over Harrison Estate In Indianapolis
Mrs. Mary Scott Warrson McKive, daughter of the late President Benjamin Harrison, sues Elizabeth Harrison and Russell B. Harrison along with Mary Lord Harrison, the Union Trust Company, and Martha Clark and Stephen A. Clark. The complaint says Elizabeth Harrison and Russell B. Harrison each own one third of the property at 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue, occupied by William Schoppenhorst.
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Mary Scott Warrson McKive
Benjamin Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison
Mary Lord Harrison
Russell B. Harrison
Willian Schoppenhorst
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Union Trust Company
Martha
Reed Passes Away Former Speaker Reed Dies in Washington
Washington obituary notes the death of Thomas Brackett Reed, former speaker of the house, at 12:10 Saturday night in his Arlington hotel apartment. Bright's disease contributed to uraemia with kidney failure. saline transfusions were given as his condition worsened. Survived by Mrs Reed and Miss Catherine Reed, funeral arrangements set for Portland, Maine, with executive and parliamentary aides in attendance. Reed had a long career from Bowdoin graduate to multiple terms as speaker.
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Federal Express
Bowdoin College
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Congress
House
Guarding Cattle as Foot and Mouth Disease Fears Rise
Albany officials tighten borders to prevent foot and mouth disease entering New York state. State department works with U S authorities, guarding rail lines, roads, and ferries. London announces limited livestock landings from Boston and Portland under restrictions. Ottawa allows in bond shipment of skins and hides while prohibiting New England wool imports during the outbreak.
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California
Portland
New England
Canada
Honduras Crisis Deepens Over Presidential Transfer
A revolutionary movement looms in Honduras as General Sierra resists handing over power to Senor Manilla, elected in October. Congress may declare last elections illegal while Bonilla supporters vow to defend their leader by force. Juan Angelarias named minister of state.
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