Perkins committee split over President’s Secret Service claim
House members debate how to handle the President’s statements on the Secret Service. Representative John Sharp Williams cites transparency demands, while Republicans push to limit inquiry and table the issue. Indignation has waned since the Perkins resolution and rumors of continued pressure persist.
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Perkins Committee
Congress Going Slow on Roosevelt Secret Service Dispute
Washington December 12 The Senate action on Roosevelt remarks about the Secret Service remains undefined. Leaders debate who should sponsor a resolution for a committee investigation and consideration by a five member panel. Senate leaders expect action Monday with Burrows possibly offering the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Roosevelt
Secret Service
Committee On Appropriations
House
Congress
Genstor Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burrows
Lkely
No Federal Criminal Libel Law in Panama Canal Matter
Washington officials say there is no federal criminal libel law and prosecutions would target state courts. They note potential courtesy between federal and state officers and suggest United States Attorney Stimson and District Attorney Jerome may discuss the case to pursue charges in New York if warranted.
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Panama Canal
United States
Stimson
New York
Jerome
Dock Caves In Again Threatening Navy Yard Dock
Workers report a second collapse at the No 4 drydock site in the Brooklyn Navy Yard as earth shifts and heavy timber braces fail. Engineers warn the rapid quicksand and mud threaten permanent work, with freezing weather likely to halt progress.
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Brooklyn
Naval Station
Williams Engineering and Construction Company
Fire engine scare case ends with asylum commitment
Robert A. Knudsen, found insane by a lunacy commission, was sent yesterday to Matteawan State Infirmary by Judge Humphrey. The Long Island Railroad flagman near Ozone Park confessed to starting a dozen fires and wrote a letter targeting Jews and Italians. He had been awaiting trial in Queens County jail where he impersonated a fire engine whistle at night.
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State Insane Asylum
Matteawan
Humphrey
Queens County
Knudsen
Long Island
Ozone Park
Charles Singer
Johnson appeals three cent Municipal Traction action
Cleveland December 12 Mayor Tom Johnson announced the Municipal Traction Company will appeal Judge Taylor’s order appointing receivers for both the Municipal and the Cleveland Railway Company The Cleveland Railway Company did not join the appeal reflecting split positions among the transit interests
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Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Three Cent Municipal Traction Company
Taylor
Municipal
Cleveland Railway Company
Oil affidavit found in Standard Oil suit over ownership
Missing papers from the 1880 Standard Oil Ohio vs Scofield Schurmer Teagle case have been located. The documents would support Rockefeller and others denying control of refineries beyond Cleveland and Bayonne, with Secret Service tracing the affidavits to a West holder and ready for Kellogg when the case resumes.
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Ohio
Scofield, Schurmer & Teagle
Cleveland
Frank B. Kellogg
United States Attorney General
Standard
John D. Rockefeller
Ohio Company
Bayonne
Kellogg
Rockefeller
Cleveland Court
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Standard Oil Company
Secret Service
Mr. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Copartners
Mr. Rockefeller
O. H. Payne
Henry M. Flagier
Short Lived Tug Strike Ties Up Central Fleet
A rapid tugboat stoppage by New York Central workers followed the discharge of tug No 15 crew for refusing a tow over time. About 200 men quit, tying up 23 boats and risking perishable freight. talks with Marine Dept officials led to reinstatement of No 13 night crew and a pledge to seek Pollock’s decision on overtime and grievances.
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the Central
Iinn
No. 13
W. B. Pollock
Marine Department
Mr. Pollock
Stone's Fortune Tied to Wife in Elopement Case
William A. Stone seeks his wife Bertha May Stone, believed to have eloped with Emery Martin, a former Philippine soldier. Stone claims $250,000 in property is in her name and offered $2,500 then $5,000 for her apprehension. Mrs Stone prepared to leave, packing for a month, with belongings moved to a grocery store and later taken by a man linked to Martin. Detective work traces a trunk shipped by Martin.
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Uniontown
Penn
William A. Stone
Bertha May Stone
Emery Martin
Philippines
Hazing Inquiry At Rutgers College Reported
Charges of hazing were filed today against Rutgers College sophomores and a faculty investigation will follow. Harry and Samuel Jacobson of Elizabeth say their brother Henry, a Newark freshman, was sick at home from cruel treatment. They allege Henry was forced to roll a penny across a street with his nose and was held while others paddled him with fence pickets.
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N. J
Rutgers College
Harry
Samuel Jacobson
Elizabeth
Henry Jacobson
Newark
Henry
Republicans at Camp Fire Dinner Roast Congressmen in Forest Setting
New York Republican Club hosted seven Congressmen including Cocks and Woodruff for a Camp Fire Dinner. Host Job Hedges led satire on the Secret Service while pledging a straight Republican ticket to battle Tammany Hall. Brooklyn and Manhattan figures discussed coordinating a strong city ticket as observers and guests mingled.
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Adirondacks
New York
Long Island
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Secret Service
Congress
Republican Party
Tammany Hall
State Committee
Tammany
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Mayer
Herbert Parsons
Africa
Kare
Parsons
Barnes
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Hotel Astor
Edward Darnen Bird
Congressman Cocks
Brooklyn
Manhattan
McCarren Hints at National Policy in Chrysalis State
Senator P Henry McCarren, fresh from a Washington trip to Brooklyn, spoke in vague terms about a project in chrysalis state. He said the party seeks relief from over government and extravagance and noted substantial agreement among Democrats on future directions. He did not comment on the Mack Uryson national committee fight.
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P. Henry McCarren
Washington
Brooklyn
Democratic Party
Norman Mack
Urey
National Committee
Brenner says direct nominations may strengthen party
Jacob Brenner chairman of the Kings County Republican Committee said the direct nominations bill will not weaken the county organization and may make it stronger. He supports mandatory direct nominations and notes reformers lack organization. The committee plans a weeklong meeting to draft the bill.
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Jacob Brenner
Kings County Republican Committee
Kings
Republican County
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