Congressional Printing and Railroad Rate Fears Cast Wide
Washington reports a railroad finance slump will force broad rate increases as railroads seek funds to repair tracks and buy cars. The Interstate Commerce Commission notes ongoing claims of insufficient funds and anticipates further Southeast and Southwest rate cases. Also details government printing office output for speeches, cost handling, and mail use.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeast
Treasury official backs lower bids for San Francisco sites
Assistant Secretary Wing indicated that four proposed San Francisco sites for the new federal news office were priced too high for city conditions and beyond what the government planned to pay. The final site depends on owners cutting asking figures, while the subtreasury building will be a four story stone and concrete structure.
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Washington
United States Holds Off on Haiti Intervention
Washington reports the U S government will not intervene in Haitian affairs. The internal situation is judged to be an internal matter, with President Nord Alexis in power and no current grounds for American action.
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Washington
United States
Emigrados
Nord Alexis
Navy's Vital Need for Coal Cited by Admiral Cowles
Washington reports that the Atlantic battleship fleet, powerful yet stranded, lies weak due to coal shortages. Admiral Cowles, chief of the bureau of equipment, emphasizes a greater need for colliers. without coal, foreign complications could render the fleet helpless in foreign ports.
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Washington
Cowles
Chinese Delegation Arrives to Thank Roosevelt for Boxer Indemnity Remittance
China's special envoy in Washington arrives with 19 students and aides to express gratitude for the $1,000,000 Boxer indemnity fund remittance. The official party occupies a house prepared for their reception.
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China
Washington
Prince Tsai Fu
Roosevelt
Coast Works on Mosquito Craft Contract Plan
Washington dispatch reports Victor H. Metcalf former secretary of the navy proposes six of eight mosquito craft be built on the Pacific coast to avoid handicapping era builders and risking contract loss as he prepares to leave Washington.
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Washington
Constructo
Victor H. Metcalf
Secretary of the Navy
Damages Awarded Paper Mill Men
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane ruled for American lumber manufacturers and others, awarding reparations for unjust freight charges by the Southern Pacific. The decision cites shipments from Oregon paper mills to Queen Junction, Pennsylvania, disrupted by cars not fitting issued sizes.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Lane
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Queen Junction
Hitchcock Likely Named Postmaster General
Washington report says President-elect Taft and Frank H. Hitchcock deny an announcement but belief grows that Hitchcock will become postmaster general. Both men stated no official word, yet sources point to Hitchcock’s impending appointment.
Keefe Named Commissioner of Immigration
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit was appointed president of the union and designated as Commissioner of Immigration in Washington on December 4. His selection follows his leadership role with the union and signals a significant federal appointment.
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Keefe
Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
the 'S Union
Has Ore
Marriage Proves Failure in U S Divorce Rates
Washington December 1 The census bureau reports a high divorce rate in the United States with at least one divorce for every 12 marriages. Divorce is now two and a half times as common as 40 years ago, with Utah and Connecticut the only states showing a decrease over the past two decades.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Utah
Connecticut
Rail giants clash for through mail and passenger gain
Salt Lake City reports a race between Hill and Harriman to capture through Chicago to Portland mail contracts. The Spokane Portland & Seattle line cuts miles, pressuring the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific routes to trim schedules and race for better speeds and connections. Next week the Portland express will depart Salt Lake at 10 45 a.m. to improve the link at Pocatello, aiming to shave 45 minutes.
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Pocatello
Granger-Huntington
Japan and United States seek friendly ties amid treaty rapprochement
John C. Laughlin, secretary of the U S commission to the Tokio exposition, returned from Japan and commented on a recent treaty. He said Japan seeks close relations with the United States and realises US aid is essential to deter aggression.
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Sam
Washington
United States
Condemnation Suits for Ground at Waikiki
Washington reports the Federal court in Hawaii will soon start condemnation suits to acquire land for a new coastal artillery military way at Waikiki. Prices are agreed, no opposition expected. Government plans dredges on submerged lands and uses bay material for new road building.
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Federal Court
Hawaii
Waikiki
of Coast Artillery Branch
Army
Fleet Goes On Around the World from Pacific Navy Route
Senator Flint of California said after a White House conference that he will not oppose moving the battleship fleet around the world. He noted the fleet is returning home and that there is no reason to halt the voyage. He added the president favors more ships for the Pacific.
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Washington
Senator Flint
California
Pacific
Flint
Public Printer Resigns to Return to Philippines
Public Printer John R. Leach submitted resignation to President Roosevelt asking to be sent back to service in the Philippines. Samuel B. Donnelly of Brooklyn, former International Typographical Union president, was appointed to succeed Leach. The change took effect December 1, with retirement tied to policy differences.
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Washington
John 8. Leach
Roosevelt
Philippines
Samuel B. Donnelly
Brooklyn
N. Y
International Typographical Union
Leach
Navy Orders West Coast Ships Painted in War Colors
The Navy department ordered war color applied to vessels on the west coast. A race generale will be applied to the West Virginia Maryland to Washington California South Dakota St. Louis Oregon Buffalo Milwaukee Rainbow. Ship forces will perform the painting.
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Navy Department
United States
West
Sylvania
Maryland
California
South Dakota
St. Louis
Oregon
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Rainbow
Herbert L. Saterlee Nominated for Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Assistant Secretary post of the Navy to be filled. Herbert L. Saterlee of New York nominated. He is related to J P Morgan. The appointment follows a vacancy created by a recent secretary’s resignation. Washington. December 2.
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Saterlee
Washington
Herbert L. Saterlee
New York
Denies Petroleum Report from Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey preliminary findings released December 4 debunk claims that the investigated sections are oil rich, effectively refuting earlier restatement reports and reducing speculation about petroleum abundance in the areas studied.
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United States Geological Survey
Mystery of San Francisco Police Chief Vanishes at Sea
Chief of Police W. J. Biggy disappeared from the police launch Patrol while returning from Belvedere. Search teams in the bay with boats and searchlights scoured from the Golden Gate to Hunter's Point, fearing his body was swept to sea. Officials entertain rival theories: suicide due to distress from criticism or a fall from the deck during vertigo or fainting.
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San Francisco
Aleene
Golden Gate
Hunter’s Point
W. J. Biggy
Belvedere
Great Steel Tower Planned for Mount Wilson Observatory
Dr. George E. Hale announced that a 160 foot steel tower with a 75 foot shaft will be built on Mount Wilson next summer to house a spectroscope. A five foot reflecting telescope will be ready next Monday and a wireless station atop the mountain is planned with tests ongoing to locate the best site for international wireless messages.
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Los Angeles
George E. Hale
Carnegie Solar Observatory
Mount Wilson
Hale
Japan
Freight Train Wreck On Northern Pacific Hill Run
A freight train of engine and 14 cars ran out of control descending the Blossburg hill on the Northern Pacific branch between Garrison and Helena. Icy rails caused the mishap but a derailing switch at Weed was thrown after an operator warned ahead. The engine stayed upright, saving the crew.
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Butte
Blossburg
Northern Pacific
Garrison
Helena
Here
Weed
Frustrate Rebel Plot in San Salvador
A plot to overthrow the government of President Figuero was uncovered and thwarted today in San Salvador. Martial law was proclaimed and the rebellion, begun in Sonsonate, was crushed at once with several political figures implicated and believed arrested.
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Salvador
Ident Figuero
Department of Sonsonnate
Pope's doctors report normal course of cold
The pope's physicians said tonight the pope's illness is a common cold following a normal course, though they express continued anxiety over his overall weakness and fragile condition.
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