Senator Allison backs new ex president aid in Congress
Washington report says Senator W Hem B Alles of Iowa supports payment provisions for former presidents after Grover Cleveland remarks. He notes Jefferson died poor and suggests government aid may be appropriate yet warns two living ex presidents is rare. A second item reports War Department telegrams on Goldfield troop moves and a consolidation order reducing officers and companies to 283 soldiers.
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Marines Reach Full Enlisted Strength of 8700
General Elliot announced to Metcalf that the Marine Corps has reached its full enlisted strength of 8,700 as of January 1. He said he has more than enough men, has stopped recruiting ads, and can select new recruits as needed. Poor industrial demand and work shifts reduced enlistments, yet the corps remains a sought refuge for soldiers seeking steady duty and pay.
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Marine Corps
Government receipts and outlays for year end decline
Washington January 3 reports show total receipts for the year ending December 31 at 8 529 152 with expenditures rising by 9 381 414 leaving net fees of 17 910 566 A large drop in customs receipts 6 895 059 and internal revenue 2 768 646 are noted plus a miscellaneous increase of 1 135 452 Civil and miscellaneous 3 000 000 war 1 00 000 and pensions 400 000 are cited with works spending rising from 4 to 8 899 000.
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Immense Transatlantic Passenger Traffic in 1907
New York reports that 1907 trans Atlantic passenger traffic rose by 972 000 over 1906 totaling 2 957 328. Movement exceeded 1906 by 72 640 and 1 451 151 more than 1904. Europe to United States passengers reached 699 340, surpassing total east and west traffic in 1904 by 200 000.
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Engineers to Tour Coast for Public Hearings
Colonels Leach and Lockwood from the board of United States engineers will depart for the Pacific coast on January 9 to inspect projects including Oregon undertakings. Public hearings will give communities a chance to present local needs. The officers are supporters of capital development and Portland is urged to prepare necessary works for its section.
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Oregon
Capet Developments
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Steamship Company Defaults on Bond Interest
The Consolidated Steamship line announced by treasurer D H Campbell that it will fail to meet the interest on its $6 000 000 collateral trust bonds due tomorrow due to strained finances and funds redirected to ship purchases. The statement cites the harsh financial conditions as the reason for the default.
Oregon Delegation Discuss Bristol Case Informally
Washington December 28 members of the Oregon delegation in congress met and informally discussed the Bristol case but no action was taken. The matter is up for more formal discussion later with no plans announced.
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Oregon
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Admiral Se bree a squadron reaches Pichilingo coast
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Se breea squadron with cruisers Tennessee and Washington arriving off Pichilingos on Lower California’s southern coast. The next destination is expected to be Alena.
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Alena
Viscount Aoki Farewell Recall Richard Washington
Japanese ambassador Aoki was recalled by his government and bid farewell in Washington. He will depart for San Francisco for Yepen 9 on January 7.
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Gi Aoki
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San Franisco
Bryans among Soliton Researchers in Ohya and Malins
Fragmentary note lists Bryans alongside Soliton researchers in Ohya, Mabe, and Malins. No clear event or context provided.
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Bryans
Washington Senator Reports Bank Reserve Relief
Senator An keny says he held several Treasury talks on Washington banks. He notes Treasury officials advise the recent financial scare eased, with better access to reserves and no expected recurrence of reserve funding problems.
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Senator Ankeny
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Oil Burners to Be Tried in Navy Ships
Washington January 3 The Navy weighs liquid fuel for torpedo destroyers following California Savolene production and Metcalf support. Plans likely require destroyers to be designed for oil burners as British boats reach 40 miles per hour.
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Washington
Jan
California
Navy Department
Seamen’s Union Faces Setback Over Chinese Seamen
The Seamen's union suffered a temporary defeat in its battle against employing Chinese sailors on Pacific coast vessels. Representatives met today and advised appealing to the Attorney General for action. The union plans to petition the president.
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Wahington
Seamen's Union
Panama locks concrete needed for eight-room houses
Washington report details the scale of Panama Canal locks work. It says the total concrete required equals enough to construct 22,842 eight-room city houses of 30 by 30 feet with two stories and a basement, including concrete floors and roof.
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Panama Canal
Ous
Jumpers May Get a Chance
The Bartlett mining assessment bill did not pass. The Teller bill, similar in scope, passed the senate before the holidays but is not expected to pass the house. If neither bill passes, all mining claims with required assessment work completed in the year can be jumped after January 1.
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Bartlett
Senate
House
Navy officers urge Brownson to publish resignation letters
Washington dated December 28 line officers press Admiral Brownson to release related correspondence about the resignation. They claim Rixey’s White House statement reflected a newer view and that the resignation acceptance was announced 15 minutes after it had been delivered to Secretary Metcalf to present to President Roosevelt.
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Metcalf
Roosevelt
New Year Greeting Sent Across World in Ten Seconds
At midnight the Naval Observatory sent a New Year greeting around the world via telegraph and cable, completing the circuit in about ten seconds with messages relayed through global networks. The custom, begun years ago, marks the first moments of the new year in nations across continents.
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Jan
Naval Observatory
Ent
Hawleys Attend Early Washington Society Events
Representative and Mrs Hawley dined Monday evening as guests of Vice President Fairbank in Washington. On Friday they will join Mrs Roosevelt at a White House musical event.
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Washington
Fairbank
Roosevelt
White House
Taft to Speak on Parc and Saltieal Proclamation
Taft will address the Merchants' Association about a proclamation since his return from Boston. The talk is set for December 30 and will cover a public issue examined by the Washington circles and referenced in Sabet bal saltieal terms.
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Washington
Boston
Merchants’ Association
Calderheed til Iderhead Rennie My il pneumonia case
In this city a pneumonia illness is noted affecting Calderheed til Iderhead Rennie and others. The report lists affected individuals and references local health concerns.
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Iderhead
Rennie
My Il
Vancouver Firemen Attack Sparks Fear Amid Riot Echoes
Vancouver residents recount a violent incident where three city firemen were attacked. two victims remain hospitalized with severe injuries while one was sent home. The episode underscores tensions between white residents and Japanese locals, reinforcing fears of further violence.
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Young Frost
Bineath
Anderson
Ethan
Justice Department to sue Union Pacific over stock merger
Attorney General Bonaparte said within a week the Department of Justice will issue a statement announcing proceedings against the Union Pacific for restraint of trade. Officials say the action follows the IC C finding that Union Pacific control over Southern Pacific through stock purchases constitutes a merger harming competition. The case seeks restoration of competition and breakup of the two-railway combine.
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Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
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Department
Railne Gee
Aman Od Ps
Night Riders Fire a Town in Russellville Tobacco District
At 12:45 this morning in Russellville a tobacco warehouse owned by H G Work & Co and the American Snuff Co was dynamited. The Roberta Brown planning mill and three smaller structures were damaged. Shots were fired and two men were wounded including a traveling salesman. Russellville, Logan County seat, sits in the tobacco region near the Tennessee line.
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American Snuff Company
Roberta & Brown
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Logan County
Tennessee Line
Asabio
Ameri can Smelting to close multiple plants in lead market depression
Helena Montana reports the American Smelting and Refining Company will shut down several smelting plants due to the depressed lead market. East Helena plant cut 100 workers today and tomorrow a 10 percent wage reduction will be posted for 250 retained employees. Manager Frank M. Smith says company officials ordered a plant closure.
Mosquito Indians Rise Against Zelaya Regime
Reports from Bo cas de Torres say passengers arriving from Bluefields Nicaragua describe a Mosquito Indian uprising against President Zelaya accused of killing their chief. A British warship landed bluejackets to safeguard foreigners amid the tense conditions.
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Panama
Bocas de Torres
Binefields
Nicaragua
Growth of New York Values in Real Estate Assessments
A review notes New York City real estate valuations grew from 2,582,416,819 in 1898 to 6,240,486,602 in 1907. The increase reflects ten years of development and rising property values across the city.
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York
Jan
Ereser
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