Hospital ships to be commanded by medical officers
The President directs hospital ships be under medical officer command with navigation by a civilian sailing master. The approach mirrors army practice and foreign navies, and is to be followed unless Congress directs otherwise. The Relief and others have previously used medical officer leadership and the system is deemed to work well.
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Congress
White House
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Navy
United States Army
Army
Red Cross
Medical Department
Mississippi
Vigilancia
Relief
Missouri
Bay State
Olivette
IRS
Medical Department of
Naval
United States
Solace
Spain
Old
Bahama Channel
New York
Cubs
Roosevelt Letters On Surgeon General Control Stir Public Debate
Admiral Brownson refused to comment on the Roosevelts proposed control for the surgeon general, citing a prior government letter. The president’s correspondence, released to The Associated Press, prompted no new statements from Brownson who planned a duck-hunting trip to South Carolina for the coming week.
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Admiral Brownson
Washington
South Carolina
HITS TARIFF AND UNIONS
President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard denounces the tariff and labor unions as the two great enemies of liberty in a lecture on The Free Citizen. He laments a historic dip in individual freedom and calls for organized protest against perceived rights violations.
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Tribune
Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Eliot
Governor Hughes pressed by Central Federated Union over gas inquiry
Delegates meeting of the Central Federated Union criticizes a curt Governor Hughes reply to a request that the Public Service Commission investigate gas companies. They push for fuller response on gas pricing, child labor law, and attitudes on racetracks, poolrooms, and telecoms.
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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 Seek Clemency After Fourth Goebel Trial
Kentucky petitions press for executive clemency for Caleb Powers after a hung jury in his fourth trial for Goebel's murder. Despite appeals for a fair trial, Governor Willson may grant a pardon. Powers supporters note perceived partisan bias in the jury verdict. Meantime ten jurors urge releasing James Howard from prison, arguing Howard's innocence in the Goebel case.
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Tribune
Lexington
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Willson
Friends of Powers
Georgetown
James Howard
Vanderbilt Christmas house party ends at Biltmore
Asheville January 5 The Christmas house party at the Biltmore estate has broken up. Attending were Mr and Mrs W A M Burden Mr and Mrs H Meik Twombly and Miss Ruth Twombly. The Burdens have returned to Victoria villa and will phase the season this year.
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the Tribune
Asheville
N. C
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmore House
W. A. M. Burden
H. Meik. Lwombly
Ruth Twombly
Wisconsin Republicans See Taft Victory Over La Follette
E L Philipp of Union Refrigerator Transit Company arrives in the city with Charles Quarles. He predicts a Taft nomination at Chicago, citing Wisconsin primaries that favor Taft delegates. Philipp argues Taft’s ties to Roosevelt and experience abroad appeal to conservatives and common voters, while La Follette remains a formidable opponent. He notes Republican rifts and a split Democratic camp between Bryan and anti Bryan factions.
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E. L. Philipp
Union Refrigerator Transit Company
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Charles Quarles
Quarles
la Follette
Taft
Philipp
Senator la Foliette
New York
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Merchants and Manufacturers' Association
Madison
Philippines
Panama Canal
Cannon
Mr. Philipp
La Follette Backers Plan for National Convention
A seven state conference at Chicago’s Auditorium Hotel aimed to boost Senator La Follette's presidential bid. Attendees from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania reported good prospects and organized campaign headquarters at Great Northern, Auditorium, Grand Pacific and Palmer House hotels.
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Tribune
Chicago
la Follette
Auditorium Hotel
Lynn Hynes
Minneapolis
George C. Bray
Grinnell
Iowa
D. .P. Burns
St. Louis
N. P. Holmberg
Renville
Minn
C. S. Bush
Indianapolis
J. D. Rundeil
Tonawanda
Penn
J. N. Kimmons
Canton
Ohio
W. H. Hatten
New London
Wis
IL. IL
Minnesota
Great Northern
Auditorium
Grand Pacific
Palmer House
New Move In Ohio Legislature Faces Huffman Bill
Ohio House pressure grows to pass the Huffman primary bill, already approved by the Senate two years ago. If enacted before February 11 it could nullify the Republican State Central Committee call for a state primary, delaying both the state primary and convention and forcing 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 Urges Fast Start as Assembly Names Leaders
Albany observers expect Speaker Wadsworth to reveal committee chairs tomorrow night with Edwin A. Merritt Jr. likely to lead Ways and Means and Jesse S. Phillips to head Judiciary. Banking, racetrack gambling, and militia reform loom, as Governor Hughes pushes reforms and a busy, protracted agenda is anticipated.
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Albany
Wadsworth
Assembly
Committee On
Edwin A. Merritt, Jr
St. Lawrence
Walworth
Odell
Republican State Organization
Merritt
Jesse S. Phillips
Allegany
Judiciary
Green
Kings
Hammond
Onondaga
Murphy
Wainwright
Westchester
Hama
Wayne
Fowler
Ulster
F. G. Whitney
Oswego
G. H. Whitney
Saratoga
Hughes
Agnew
Hepburn Commission
Williams
Senate
Department
Page
National Guard
Travis
Massachusetts
Coney Island
Walker in Bryan Dinner Protest Plan
Harry W. Walker, friend of William Jennings Bryan, wrote a caustic letter declining an invitation to a Jackson Day dinner with guest ex-Judge Morgan J. O'Brien. He conferred with friends to issue a protest against the club dinners and counter with timely discussions to influence the Democratic party. Names of backers were not disclosed.
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Harry W. Walker
William Jennings Ryan
National Democratic Club
Jackson Day
Morgan J. O’brien
Democratic Club
Dolliver Praises Roosevelt and Calls for Market Purge
Senator J. P. Dolliver of Iowa spoke to Brooklyn YMCA at the Orpheum Theatre on The New Moral Outlook. He praised the President as the greatest American he has met and urged focus on business men’s role in the panic. He backed pure food laws as enduring, and lauded moral progress under strong leadership.
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J. P. Dolliver
Iowa
Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association
Orpheum Theatre
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Congress
Labor Department Spots Widespread Child Labor Violations
Albany January 5. Commissioner John Williams of the State Labor Department releases a three month report ending December 31 detailing child labor violations uncovered by the Bureau of Factory Inspection. In greater New York 78 cases, 23 disposed. 7 convictions, 6 fines, 1 sentence suspended. Discusses magistrate actions in Buffalo and Binghamton. From Oct 1 to Dec 31, 118 cases prosecuted. 40 convictions, 17 dismissals. fines total 866 dollars.
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Albany
John Williams
State Labor Department
Bureau of Factory Inspection
Williams
Greater
New York
Jerome
Court of Special Sessions
Buffalo
Binghamton
Addi
Tment
National Guard enlistment woes and reform urges
Albany reports Adjutant General Nelson Henry highlights high turnover in New York state National Guard. About 14 015 enlisted in September, with over one third discharged annually and only about 25 percent receiving full honorable discharges. He urges possible three year terms or annual field rotations, notes gains in strength, and discusses rifle upgrades and compliance with militia laws while praising ongoing commission investigations.
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Albany
National Guard
Nelson H Henry
War Department
United States
New
Altman Co Misses Tailor Made Suits and Coats
B Altman and Company offers misses tailor made suits and outer garments and children's coats located on 34th Street 35th Street and 5th Avenue in New York City.
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34Th Street
35Th Street
5Th Avenue
New York
Graft Charges Denied Touching Yorkville Sunday Openings
A letter accusing East 67th precinct police of taking monthly fees to permit Sunday business in Yorkville led to the arrest of Frederick Wachtel of 1440 Second Ave. Various merchants allegedly contributed to a fund, with Wachtel charged under the Sunday law. The case, debated by Inspector Dillon and Captain Cooney, prompted arrests and postponement as nine named merchants were to be examined.
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Bingham
I. M. Bach
First Avenue
Tith Street
East 67Th Precinct
Yorkville
Frederick Wachtel
Second Avenue
Wachtel
Cooney
Wahle
Building Code Killed By Tammany Hall, Tribune Says
The Tribune reports that Tammany Hall killed a city building code after endorsing it through civic groups. Alderman Sullivan reportedly planned to reappoint most of the current commission, shelving the code for further consideration. The move followed internal board refusals to sign reports and alleged graft concerns.
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Mr. Israels
Alderman Sullivan
Litchfield
Tammany Hall
Tim” Sullivan
Board of Aldermen
Committee On
Commission
Grifenhagen
Kuntze
Municipal Ownership League
Kennealy
Murphy
Kenneally
Aye
Board of Trade
West End Association
Independent Club of
West Side
Washington Heights Taxpayers’ Association
Tribune
Sullivan
Brady
John Dooner
Sullivan and
Building Code Commission
Tammany
Civil Service Examinations Scheduled for February 1
Albany Jan 5 The State Civil Service Commission will hold February 1 exams for posts including Bridge designer Draftsman foreman of orchards inspector of nurseries and records inspector and accounts leveller matron steam engineer and woman officer at various state and county agencies. Last day to file is January 25. Full details from the chief examiner in Albany.
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Albany
State Civil Service Commission
Geneva Experiment Station
Department of Agriculture
Board of Charities
Monroe County Service
Commission At
Bindery strike widens as only Manhattan Press grants eight hour day
Bookbinders union reports every local shop except Manhattan Press has granted the eight hour workday. The union says members are now on strike at the Manhattan Press. A New York local delegate says organized employers were slowest to meet the demand.
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Bookbinders’ Union
Manhattan Press
New York
Lony Thest
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