Senate Debates on Army, Venezuela, and Commerce Policy
Washington scenes include Secretary Root testifying on army needs in the Philippines and potential reductions, while discussions on Venezuelan policy and the creation of a U S Department of Commerce advance in Congress. Senate confirms Shaw as treasury secretary and Payne as postmaster general, with commerce department proposal proceeding.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Senator Lodge
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Department of Commerce
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Commerce
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Senator Chosen in Democratic Caucus at Frankfort
In Franklin, Jon 10 press report notes Frankfort elects United States senator by the Democratic caucus with Ex Gov McCreary secure the nomination by 62 to 7 over Circuit Judge James Carroll of Scott county. The Vermont-like stalemate and ensuing party dynamics are described as McCreary prepares to assume office next Tuesday.
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Ambassadors comment on canal tensions and future safeguards
A St Petersburg agent downplays recent canal collisions as typical seaport rows and asserts confidence that incidents will be avoided. He cites joint US Russian resolve to prevent further strains arising from any subordinate official actions and to maintain friendly relations going forward.
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St Petersburg
New Kwanyg
United States
Naval moves over vexing tension at New Chang port
The Washington dispatch notes no new word from New 4 bwtte on the friction between Vicksburg and Russian settlers. The navy department flags contingency plans and the possibility of sending another ship to New China to safeguard American interests as diplomats in St Petersburg and Washington seek a resolution.
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Welcome of Liberty Bell to Charleston Exposition
The article describes a ceremonial arrival of the Liberty Bell replica to Charleston for Liberty Bell day. City schools closed while citizens view the bell as Lafayette artillery fired 13 guns. Mayor Ashbridge led officials as Philadelphia delegates arrived on a special train and were escorted to Exposition Grounds.
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Capt F W Wagener
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George
Pete
Derry
BUILD BETTER ROADS AND FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE
The Agricultural Department reports unprecedented interest and actual work in road building, with plans to expand under the available appropriation in the coming year. In Kansas City on January 10 Thomas Redmond was convicted of second degree murder for stabbing Thomas Scruggs at Troost park last June 23 and sentenced to 45 years.
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Kansas City
Thomas Redmond
Thomas Scruggs
Troost Park
Investigation into grain freight rates rattled by IC speaks
Kansas City reports the Interstate Commerce Commission's inquiry into western grain freight tariffs to the Atlantic seaboard is criticized as a fiasco. Testimony from Shippers and freight agents centers on whether rate cuts exceeded published tariffs, with focus on whether eastern routes and export costs were manipulated.
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Caty
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Reuterp
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Pacific Mia
Ocate
Gov Shaw Honored in Des Moines Reception
Des Moines events mark the elevation of Gov Shaw to secretary of the U S Treasury with a public reception at the Savers Horse and a banquet for about 370 attendees. Speakers included Cheres Clarke and George Perkins, praising the outgoing predecessor and noting the ceremony's civic significance. In Greensburg, Indiana, a separate report states a post office safe was blown by nitroglycerin and $500 in cash and $1,200 in stamps were stolen, with suspects traced to Milroy via a stolen buggy and horse.
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Grant Club
United Sates Treasury
Savers Horse
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Hon Cheres Clarke
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Tuo
Ge Saoth Meherson
Red Oak
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George McLean
Trov Shaw
Greensburg
Ind
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KRP
Hamilton
Distinguished men at the head of leadership circles
A jumble of names and places traces leadership roles and events across Washington China and Chicago. Notable figures include dowager empress in Beijing, emperors, diplomats, and bankers linked to Des Plaines Ashley and Pittsburg. The text hints at policy, pensions, scholarships, and state ceremonies shaping global leadership.
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Grain and livestock market notes from early 1900s Omaha listing grains and cattle
Market report shows wheat and oats prices with delivery months and demand shifts. Barley and rye appear steady with small offers while corn and flourish in screenings. Cattle, hogs, and sheep sections record mixed gains and higher bids across steers cows and calves, with lambs and hides noted in the closing lines.
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