Naval Affairs Panel Reopens Probe Into Vote Bribery Claim
The House Naval Affairs Committee resumed its probe into alleged bribery offers over a vote. Philip Doblin of New York testified first, followed by John McCullagh, New York's Superintendent of Elections. Lemuel Quigg testified in the afternoon. At an executive session, the panel planned to call two more witnesses on Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Affairs Committee
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Representative Lessler
New York
Philip Doblin
New-York
John McCullagh
Lemuel
Quigg
Gay
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Taylor
Republican Committee
Messler
San Carlos Fort Under Fire and Fire Sweeps Village
From Maracaibo on January 23 a report states that German cruiser Panther shelled Fort San Carlos and left after attempts to pass the channel. The village nearby was burned by shellfire. 239 garrison troops remained at the fort. Panther and Vineta movements and local rumors are noted amid Venezuelan resistance sentiment.
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Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
San Carlos
Submarine boat bribery probe testimony details offer
Washington January 24 The House Naval Affairs committee heard Philip Doblin recount a cash payoff scheme tied to support for a submarine boat bill. Doblin described a $5 000 payoff and possible $1 000 for himself if Lessler aided the bill while Quigg pressed for Lessler's stance. He said a three o clock call confirmed actions and that Lessler was told there would be money if he favored the measure.
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Mr. Lessier
Doblin
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Dublin
Mr. Quiggin
Panama Canal Treaty Public in Senate Action
The Senate voted to make public the Panama Canal treaty texts and transmittal letters. Article I transfers rights from the New Panama Canal Company to the United States while Colombia retains certain stock rights. Articles II to V outline construction, zone rights, sovereignty, and port provisions with neutral zones and compliance notes. The notice includes an advertisement for Usher's Scotch.
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Colon
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Pacific Ocean
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Terico
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Flamenco
Canal Company
Alaskan border dispute settlement agreed by six jurists
A treaty signed by Secretary Hay and Ambassador Herbert provides for a six jurist commission to settle the Alaskan boundary with three from the United States and three from Great Britain. The agreement ends years of tension and follows the Panama Canal treaty, seen as a diplomatic triumph and a step toward ratification by the Senate.
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Herbert Signa Treaty
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Great Britain
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Joint High Commission
Russia
Canada
Dyea
Skagway
Lynn Canal
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Canadian
Minnesota
Great Lakes
State Department
Senate
Maine to join Higginson fleet in weeks with drills at sea
The battleship Maine will join Admiral Higginson's fleet at Culebra within two or three weeks. Crew training and a preliminary cruise precede a special inspection by an outfit of fleet officers. The move aims to quicken testing and integration, not limited to home waters. The note also mentions a New York Central advertisement about a railroad route.
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Maine
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Culebra
New York Harbor
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Navy Department
Venezuela
Rush Orders for All Navy Yards
Washington reports rush orders issued to all navy yards and stations to push current work to completion. The move aligns with department rules during disturbing conditions to boost activity.
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Washington
Lake Shore Limited trains to Chicago advertise service
The Lake Shore Limited remains a 24 hour ride to Chicago leaving New York at 5 30 P M and arriving 4 20 P M next day. The ad highlights luxurious service with all Pullman cars.
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Chicago
New York
Calls to Kill Mayor End With Police Intercession
Herman Bernhard a 72 year old German resident of 280 East Twenty second street tried to enter City Hall to kill Mayor Low claiming a conspiracy with Emperor William of Germany. He was disarmed by Patrolman Kunz and taken to the Tombs after resisting and hiding a cast iron piece. He drank kummel and flashed a signed police line permit before a rough transport, with authorities deeming his mind unbalanced.
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Herman Bernhard
Twenty-second St
William
Germany
United States
Low
Kunz
Bernhard
Sergeant Hussey
No. 230 East
Hussey
Emperor William
Mayor Low
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Captain Albertson
Braun claims method to emit unlimited electric energy as waves
Berlin reports Professor Ferdinand Braun of Strasburg University announced to the Strasburg Scientific Society a new method to produce unlimited electric energy and project it into space as waves to any distance. He asserts greater transmission accuracy through perfect tuning and a way to transmit toward a single compass point to avoid interference, claiming the system will be economical and simple.
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Berlin
Ferdinand Braun
Strasburg University
Marconi
Atlantic
Strasburg Scientific Society
Braun
The Southern's Palm Limited Leaves New York for Florida
The Palm Limited runs daily except Sunday from New York at 12 noon reaching St. Augustine the following afternoon. Advert shows New York offices at 271 Broadway and 11th Street. Also notices The Shoreham in Washington DC now open after extensive alterations and refurbishings.
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New York
St. Augustine
Florida
N. Y
Broadway
Bowen Says Settlement Soon In Venezuela Controversy
Washington reports Bowen stating the pending quarrel among three allied powers and Venezuela may be settled soon and satisfactorily. After multiple conferences with allied powers’ representatives, he expressed gratification over prospects of a speedy resolution and declined to comment on any immediate blockade raise.
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Venezuela
Venezuela Blockade Unanswered as Talks Continue in Washington
In Washington the blockade of Venezuela remains unresolved as Germany has yet to reply to Bowen's peace proposition. British Ambassador Herbert met Bowen for a lengthy discussion while Italy and Spain sought updates. US officials view Bowen's guarantees as reasonable, proposing to hand Venezuela's customs to allies for indemnities.
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Bowen
London
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