President endorses medical officers command of hospital ships
The President directs hospital ships be placed under medical officers with navigation by a civilian sailing master. The Relief and other ships should function as floating hospitals under military medical leadership, preserving neutrality, while navigation remains the responsibility of trained civilian masters.
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Congress
White House
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Navy
United States Army
Army
Red Cross
Mississippi
Relief
Missouri
Bay State
Olivette
Medical Department of
United States
Solace
Spain
Adula
Old
Bahama Channel
New York
Cuba
Roosevelt Seeks War Department Control Of Surgeon General
The President’s letter was presented to Admiral Brownson by an AP representative. When asked for his own view on Roosevelt’s position he declined to comment. Admiral Brownson plans a hunting trip to South Carolina for duck shooting after leaving Washington.
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Secretary of War
Theodore Roosevelt
Admiral Brownson
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Washington
South Carolina
Eliot brands tariff and unions as liberty foes
Harvard President Charles W. Eliot declares in a Boston lecture that tariff policy and labor unions are the two great reactionary forces threatening individual liberty. He argues that the Civil War era sparked freedom, now eroded by monopolies and limits on speech, thought, and occupation.
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the Tribune
Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Eliot
Delegates Press Governor for Full Response on Gas and Labor
Central Federated Union delegates criticized Governor Hughes for a curt reply to a request urging the Public Service Commission to probe gas company profitability at 80 cents per thousand feet. They seek a fuller answer on gas, child labor, and unions, while praising his stance against racetracks and poolrooms and support for telecoms under regulation.
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Central Federated Union
Hughes
Public Service Commission
Henry de Veaux
Actors’ Protective Union
Samuel Prince
Cigar Packers’ Union
Prince
Daniel L. Russell
Telegraphers’ Union
de Veaux
Sherman
Teamsters’ Union
Phillip Kelly
Theatrical Protective Union
Powers Plea Fails After Fourth Trial in Goebel Case
Petition drives across Kentucky seek executive clemency for Caleb Powers after a deadlocked jury in his fourth trial for killing William Goebel. Supporters say Powers cannot receive a fair trial and appeal to Governor Willson for a pardon while plans for another hearing in July proceed. In Georgetown jurors urge release of James Howard, claiming Howard is innocent of involvement in Goebel’s murder.
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Tribune
Lexington
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Willson
Friends of Powers
Georgetown
James Howard
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Scott Circuit Court
James S. Morris
James B. Howerd
Christmas House Party At Biltmore Ends
The Christmas house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt has broken up in Asheville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. M. Burden, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mck. Twombly, and Miss Ruth Twombly. the Burdens have returned to Victoria and will pursue the season.
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the Tribune
Asheville
N. C
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmore House
W. A. M. Burden
H. Mck. Twombly
Ruth Twombly
Taft favored by Wisconsin Republican leader in New York visit
E L Philipp president of Union Refrigerator Transit Company visits with Charles Quarles son of ex Senator Quarles. He predicts Taft likely to secure the Chicago nomination and describes La Follette as a political obstacle in Wisconsin. Philipp cites Taft strength with conservatives and common people and notes Wisconsin’s split Democratic scene between Bryan and anti Bryan factions.
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E. L. Philipp
Union Refrigerator Transit Company of
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Charles Quarles
Quarles
la Follette
Taft
Philipp
New York
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Merchants and Manufacturers' Association
Madison
Philippines
Panama Canal
Cannon
Hughes
Chicago
Washington
Bryan
La Follette Conference Boosts Presidential Campaign
Senators and supporters from seven states met at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago to organize for the Republican National Convention. Attendees included Lynn Hynes, George C. Bray, D. T. Burns, N. P. Holmberg, C. Bush, J. D. Rundell, J. N. Kimmons, W. H. Hatton, I. L. Lenreot, J. C. Applegate and George S. Loftus. The committee reported good prospects for La Follette and arranged campaign rooms at the Minnesota Great Northern and at the Auditorium Grand Pacific and Palmer House as campaign HQs.
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The
Tribune
Chicago
la Follette
Auditorium Hotel
Lynn Hynes
Minneapolis
George C. Bray
Grinnell
Iowa
D. T. Burns
St. Louis
N. P. Holmberg
Renville
Minn
C. Bush
Indianapolis
J. D. Rundell
Tonawanda
Penn
J. N. Kimmons
Canton
Ohio
W. H. Hatton
New London
Wis
I. L. Lenreot
Superior
J. C. Applegate
Canon Falls
George S. Loftus
St. Paul
Senator la Follette
Ohio House urged to pass Huffman primary bill
Columbus report says Ohio House members are quietly urged to approve the Huffman primary bill, which previously passed the Senate. If enacted before February 11 it could nullify the Republican State Central Committee’s call for a state primary and delay both the state primary and the state convention by repealing the Bronson primary law, requiring a new call.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House
Senate
House
Board of Elections
Huffman
Republican State Central Committee
Bronson
State Committee
Albany Week in Review Sets Early Senate Moves
Albany dispatch outlines expected Assembly committee assignments for the 131st session led by Speaker Wadsworth. It highlights anticipated chairmanships, banking legislation under Hepburn commission pressure, and plans to curb racetrack gambling, with Agnew expected to introduce the initial anti gambling bill Monday night. Several key bills, including director nominations and banking reforms, loom as the session opens with broad, prolonged debate.
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Albany
Wadsworth
Edwin A. Merritt, Jr
St. Lawrence
Walworth
Odell
Republican State Organization
Merritt
Jesse S. Phillips
Allegany
Committee On
Judiciary
General Laws
Green
Kings
Hammond
Onondaga
Citles
Murphy
Wainwright
Westchester
Hama
Wayne
Surpress
Fowler
Ulster
F. G. Whitney
Oswego
G. H. Whitney
Saratoga
Hughes
Agnew
Hepburn Commission
Williams
Senate
Department
Page
National Guard
Congress
Travis
Massachusetts
Coney Island
Assembly
Walker to Rescue of Bryan Dinners Protest
Harry W. Walker a friend of William Jennings Bryan conferred with allies at his home about issuing a protest against Democratic Club dinners planned to feature Morgan J. O'Brien as the guest. He denounces the club as pushing timely discussions to influence the party and aims to counter the club’s influence. Names of supporters were not disclosed.
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Harry W. Walker
William Jennings Bryan
National Democratic Club
Morgan J. O’brien
Democratic Club
Senator Dolliver Praises Roosevelt At Brooklyn Young Men's Meeting
Senator J P Dolliver spoke at the Brooklyn YMCA Orpheum Theatre on The New Moral Outlook. He praised the President as the greatest American he has met and urged purging markets of panic causes. He hailed pure food law, said national institutions grow stronger under Roosevelt, and supported abolition of army canteens as moral progress.
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J. P. Dolliver
Town
Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association
Orpheum Theatre
Iowa
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Congress
Albany Labor Department flags child labor cases and dismissals
Commissioner John Williams released a three month summary showing 118 child labor prosecutions from October 1 to December 31 with 40 convictions and 41 suspensions, plus 866 dollars in fines. He cites concerns over magistrate leniency in Buffalo and Binghamton and urges stronger enforcement across all factory laws.
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Albany
John Williams
State Labor Department
Bureau of Factory Inspection
Williams
Ile
Buffalo
Binghamton
Nid
Altman Co Misses Tailor Made Suits and Coats
A classified notice for B Altman & Co advertising misses tailor made suits and outer garments along with children's coats. The listing specifies locations on 34th Street 35th Street and St Aorme New York.
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34Th Street
35Th Street
St. Aorme
New York
National Guard Enlistment Shortfalls Prompt Report
Albany Jan 5 Adjutant General Nelson H Henry releases his annual report on New York state National Guard enlistment. He notes over one third leave within five years, only about 25 percent receive full honorable discharges, and 54 percent are dropped after short service. A three year term and annual field tours are proposed while rifle upgrades and improved small arms training are discussed. The report also covers inspection absentee rates, unit reorganizations, and compliance with the 1903 militia act ahead of a legislative commission inquiry.
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Albany
National Guard
Nelson H Henry
Rsonnel
War Department
United States
New York
Henry
Creedmoor
Queens County
United States Army
Adjutant General
GRAFT CHARGES DENIED IN YORKVILLE SUNDAY OPENING
A letter charging graft in Yorkville's Sunday openings led to the arrest of Frederick Wachtel of 1440 Second Ave on a Sunday law violation. The letter alleged merchants paid a monthly fee to police to stay open, with nine contributors named. Wachtel appeared before Magistrate Wahle as police planned further arrests and examinations of named merchants.
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Bingham
I. M. Bach
First Avenue
75Th Street
Yorkville
Frederick Wachtel
Second Avenue
Wachtel
Cooney
Wahle
Building Code Battle and Tammany Hall Kicks Back
The Tribune reports Nelson Israel claims Alderman Sullivan promised to reappoint most of the building code commission, keeping the code alive for further consideration. Other officials fear Tammany Hall will kill the code, which faced hearings, delays, and signatures disputes as it moved through the Board of Aldermen.
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Mr. Israels
Alderman Sullivan
Mr. Litchfield
Tammany Hall
Tim” Sullivan
Board of Aldermen
Committee On
Grifenhagen
Kuntze
Municipal Ownership League
Kennealy
Murphy
Kenneally
Aye
Tammany
Chamber of Commercce
Board of Trade
West End Association
Independent Club of
West Side
Washington Heights Taxpayers’ Association
Tribune
Sullivan
Tim
Israels
Mr. Israel
Brady
John Dooner
Sullivan and
Building Code Commission
Civil Service Examinations Posted for Various Posts
Albany Jan 5 The State Civil Service Commission announces February 1 exams for posts including Bridge designer civil engineering draftsman foreman of orchards inspector of nurseries inspector of records and accounts leveller matron steam engineer and woman officer at state and county institutions. Last day for applications is January 3. Obtain details and forms from the chief examiner in Albany.
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Albany
State Civil Service Commission
Geneva Experiment Station
Department of Agriculture
Board of Charities
Albany County
Monroe County Service
Commission
Only One Bindery Defying Strikers in City
Union officers report eight hour workday granted by all city establishments except Manhattan Press. Bookbinders strike now active against Manhattan Press. New York local delegate says organized employers were slow to grant the demand, but most shops complied.
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Bookbinders’ Union
Manhattan Press
International Booky
New York
Orst
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Walker
Senator Dolliver
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Jerome
Court of Special Sessions
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Tiger
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