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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1915
Page
1
President Taft urges Wilson and the nation to halt actions troubling Filipinos. He tells the Senate committee that Democrats reap platform pledges while other leaders weigh public sentiment.
The Senate hearings on Philippine independence feature President Taft urging a measured approach to self government for Filipinos. Taft argues self rule requires maturation and discipline, not sudden grant, and warns against incitement to insurrection as plans for independence are debated by lawmakers.
The New Haven Company seeks about 400 million to fund present and future needs, aiming to change uniform law across Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Chairman Howard Filiett pledges to present the case on merits without a lobby, hoping to refi nance short term obligations and upgrade equipment with a mortgage on the full mileage.
The Senate approved the immigration bill by a 50 to 7 vote, advancing the literacy test proposal for restricting aliens and shifting the fight to a conference with the House. Debates over Belgian refugee exemptions and broader policy proposals shaped the session as administration leaders anticipated quick action toward the President’s desk.
President Wilson calls Cabinet as Mexico crisis deepens and Maytorena resists border troop withdrawal. Reports say Villa’s forces clash with Carranza allies and Jesus Carranza is arrested. secrecy surrounds U S actions and warnings of new trouble along the frontier.
Albany reports Governor Whitman orders a major inquiry into state agricultural spending with Deputy Controller Fred G. Rensall directing the probe. Officials seek records, examine cattle condemnations, and review claims totaling about 9.7 million dollars while planning wider analysis across departments.
Legal and medical professionals Recht and Manno married by Mayor Mienkenturg in City Hall. Both 27, they produced a brief ceremony then left for unknown destination. The bride’s address is 1% West 80th Street New York. Recht resides at 526 Fifth Avenue New York.
The British embassy advised the State Department that three cargo vessels detained by British naval authorities were released and sent on their way. The Hartley, Noregenastt, and Tie carried mixed cargo and flew neutral colors. The Norseman steamer Sandefjord remained under examination with about 100000 dollars of cargo retained.
London reports fifty more crewmen from the British battleship Formidable have survived a twenty hour gale in an open cutter after the ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel. Survivors landed at Lyme Regis Dorset late last night. many died from exposure during the perilous voyage.
The report states Turkish forces occupy Ardahan in the Caucasus region. The correspondent describes ongoing activity, noting Turkish advance and local military movements as part of the wider campaign.
Reported messages from Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V offer support to Pope Benedict XV amid ongoing war strain. Letters indicate promises of assistance to stabilize church affairs and reduce suffering, with verification of replies from European leaders.
General Haiser declares no armistice until total victory, telling reporters at Geld headquarters after a divine service with commanding generals and court congratulations. He expresses hope for many good reports in the new year.
London reports recount how survivors describe the blast that sank the Formidable. Officers remained on the bridge signaling as the ship steamed down the Channel. Survivors recall no panic, descriptions vary on torpedo damage, and the admiralty named the fallen officers with no further details released.
Government officials in Tug Race down bay and arrest Germans. Maurice Deiches taken in a state department double coup. Three others on land accused of plot.
Eight men were arrested in Philadelphia and Philadelphia on a Bergenfjord voyage by a U S secret agents for using forged passports linked to a State Department reform. The man arrested include Carl Rue rovde and John Aucher. The scheme aimed to curb German espionage and fake passports flooding Europe. The passports bore W J Bryan signatures and a State Department seal. The prisoners faced arraignment before United States Commissioner Clarence Houghton with government representation by Harold A Content and John Knox.
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