Colom bia backs down in Isthmus crisis
Washington reports Colombian troops withdrawn from the Acrato river mouth and the Panama expedition abandoned. Diplomatic progress noted as Herbert W. Bowen mediates between Colombia and Venezuela to renew relations and urge adoption of a peace plan with President Castro and Marroquin likely to agree.
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Washington
navy department
Acrato
state department
Gudger
Panama
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Columbia
Bowen
Caracas
Hague
General Reyes
Colombia
Marroquin
Castro
Colomite
Mrs Charlemagne Tower and her diplomatic prominence
Mrs Charlemagne Tower, wife of the American ambassador to Germany, rose from Miss Ilelan Smith of San Francisco to a central figure in European diplomacy. Her husband Charlemagne Tower has served as minister to Austria-Hungary and Russia and ambassador to Germany, exposing her to extensive diplomatic life in Berlin.
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CHARLEMAGNE TOWER
GERMANY
Tower
Berlin
Ilelan Smith
G. Prk Smith
San Francisco
Charlemagne
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Bowen Plan Seeks Consuls for Two Nations in February
General Reyes met with Mr. Bowen to discuss Colombia and Venezuela relations and the Isthmus situation. The proposal calls for consuls in the two countries on February 1 and for Colombian and Venezuelan ministers to Bogota a month later. Both nations have long accused each other of aiding revolutions, diplomatic ties having been severed. News in Pan American circles sees Bowen’s talks as a potential step toward peace in northern South America.
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Bowen
Bogota
Reyes
Colombia
Venezuela
General Reyes
Mr. Bowen
United States
South America
Turkey files explanation on Alexandretta incident
Chekib Bey, Turkish minister, filed with the state department an explanation from Turkey’s foreign minister detailing that United States Consul Davis sought to procure the emigration of a Turkish subject. The consul then allegedly attacked Turkish police and departed on a steamer. The state department has partial advices from Minister Leishman and awaits full investigation.
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Davis
Alexandretta
Washington
Chekib Bey
state department
Rake Off Charges Not Sustained At Clarion Normal
The Clarion State Normal School trustees meet to hear the investigation into the celebrated take off case. The committee reports the charges were not sustained by the evidence and recommends denying Treasurer J M Shannon's request to prosecute. Trustees adopt the report and refuse prosecution. Also: British Consul at Boston Captain Charles A P Talbot dies suddenly in Brookline after a heart attack. Funeral will be held Monday.
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Clarion
Clarion State Normal School
J. M. Shannon
Boston
Charles A. P. Talbot
Brookline
Talbot
Victoria Club
News Nuggets From The Era Of Turbulent Times
Miss Rose Lee of Petroskey Michigan found frozen to death in a snow drift near her home. Outlaw disturbances in the Philippines are dying out with less la drotheisn reported. A fire destroying the Armstrong cork factory at Pittsburg Pennsylvania left one dead and seven seriously burned. Mrs Z J Hazen wife of U S district judge Hazen of Kansas fatally burned in a gasoline explosion at her Topeka home. Congressman J S Williams Democrat leader in Congress spoke to Baltimore Democrats attacking Republican protective policy.
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Rose Lee
Petroskey
Mich
Philippines
Armstrong
Pittsburg
Z. J. Hazen
Judge Hazen
United States district court of Kansas
Topeka
J. S. Williams
Democrats
congress
Baltimore
Old Woman Murdered in Washington Home at 1344 H Street
Mrs. Rachel Ann Beall, 71, was found with six bullet wounds in her Northeast Washington home. Three relatives were detained, including Andrew Weedon, her step daughter’s husband, and Charles and Jessie Oelrich, son-in-law and daughter, amid a family dispute. Jessie Oelrich admitted discovering the body and cleaning the floor, while Weedon faced murder charges. The case centers on long standing family conflict as motive.
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Rachel Beall
Washington
D. c
Rachel Ann Beall
H street
Andrew Weedon
Tillman Seeks Senate Recess Powers Inquiry
Senator Tillman filed a resolution directing the judiciary committee to define what constitutes a senate recess and to clarify executive appointment powers during such periods. It also asks what changes are needed to bar officeholders appointed during unlawful executive action. The measure targets General Leonard Wood and other officials linked to post Wood promotions.
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Washington
senate
Tillman
judiciary committee
Leonard Wood
Collector Crum
O'Brien to Fight Tommy Ryan in Christmas Day Bout
Chicago reports a six round match set with Jack O'Brien and Tommy Ryan for Philadelphia. The bout is expected to be staged on Christmas Day in Philadelphia.
Panama Debate Overshadows Canal Policy in House
The House debated Panama recognition as Mr. Dinsmore criticized the administration and Mr. Hitt defended the president and policy. Williams and others weighed in on motives and the 1903 recognition move, arguing over Colombia, the Spooner Act, and future treaty paths as fault lines surfaced. A separate note reports a $30,000 blaze sparked by a gas-light incident at Booths dry goods in Fall River, injuring a tenant.
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Washington
Republic of Panama
Dinsmore
Dem
Ark
Hitt
Rep
foreign affairs committee
Mrr
Willams
Miss
Panama
Dimsmore
Hay
Abraham Lincoln
Colon
act of congress
Colombia
Bogota
Williams
Spooner
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Fall River
Mass
James Hi. Booth
Pocasset
South Main streets
De Conagne
Widow of General Lawton Honored in Obituary Note
Mrs Mary C Lawton widow of General Henry W Lawton is remembered for raising her son Manley Lawton and three daughters after Lawton was killed in the Philippines. A fund of over 98000 was raised in the United States for his widow and family. Before marriage she was Miss Mary Craig of Kentucky and she owns a California homestead.
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Mary C. Lawton
Lawton
Philippines
Manley Lawton
General Lawton
United States
Lowton
Mary Craig
Kentucky
California
Federal Officers Cleared in West Virginia Mine Killings
United States Judge John Jay Jackson ruled that Lange and Hurt were acting under process of the U S court when they shot John Harless during an arrest attempt. They argued self defense but were held in Raleigh county jail. state court authorities initially resisted the habeas writ before transferring the prisoners to federal custody. The United Mine Workers and state prosecutors plan an appeal as judgment was suspended for filing papers.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
United States
John Jay Jackson
John Lange
Stuart Hurt
John Harless
Lange
Hart
Cunningham
Keller
Harless
Hurt
Raleigh
United States court
Sanders
Jackson
United Mine Workers'of America
War Department Plans Distinguished Service Bill
Washington December 12 The War Department prepared a bill to Congress for a distinguished service award authorizing a president granted commission up to two grades above an officer with pay at that grade. The measure creates a distinguished service class and allows the rank to appear on signatures while regular commissions remain intact. Senator Hanna seeks to subpoena General Wood in relation to confirmation hearings, with delays possible if subpoenaed.
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War Department
Washington
congress
Wood
Hanna
senate committee on military affairs
Philippines
Senator Lodge Denies St Pierre Miquelon Claim
Ottawa reports United States Senator Lodge sending a Washington dated letter denying any statement on annexation of St Pierre and Miquelon and stating he never made such a remark. The missive responds to articles in several newspapers.
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Lodge
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Washington
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Railways of Pennsylvania Invested Vast Sum in Construction
Harrisburg says the railways of Pennsylvania devoted 377,190,863 dollars to construction and betterments in the year ending June 30, 1908. The system’s capitalization rose by 364,098,759 dollars, mileage gained 236.25 miles, locomotives up 903, cars 34,319, and employees by 41,783 with payroll up 28,153,547 dollars. Train mileage increased by 9,291,623. passengers by 16,276,079 and tonnage of freight by 41,460,967. Earnings rose 67,750,031 while total expenses grew 54,630,696 dollars.
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Harrisburg
railways of
Pennsylvania
Isaac B. Brown
state bureau of railways
Castine Floated After Grounding in Delaware River
The gunboat Castine ran aground in the Delaware River near Marcus Hook between high tides while en route from League Island to Key West. With 1388 sailors and 12 Marines aboard, it anchored on the Marcus Hook bar, then floated off with tug assistance at high tide and continued downstream, seemingly unharmed.
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Delaware River
Philadelphia
United States
League island navy yard
Key West
Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook bar
A. M. Kuniiht sen
navy yard
Stand Pat Says Hanna Call On President Roosevelt
The Republican Leaders say Roosevelt will be nominated with no opposition and certain of election. At the Arlington Hotel the National Republican committee led by Senator Hanna met to set the next convention. A group photo at the White House showed Roosevelt with Hanna as greetings were exchanged. Pro-Roosevelt sentiment and party unity were stressed as other leaders voiced confidence in the president's strength, especially in New York.
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Washington
Kert
tho
National Republican committee
M. A. Hanna
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Roosevelt
White House
ianna
New York
Payne
Penn Cornell Debate Set After Long Rift
Philadelphia awaits a Wednesday debate between Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania marking the first meeting since 1899 over candidate eligibility. Judge Gray of Delaware will preside with a stock question on corporate regulation as the central issue. Baltimore plans for 1905 Endeavorers convention funds include a $20,000 stock issue at $1 a share to cover guest entertainment costs.
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Penn-Cornell
Philadelphia
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Juge Gray
Delaware
United States supreme court
congress
Baltimore
W. C. Perkins
Christian Endeavorers
Bank Cashier Adjudged Insane in Columbus
Newark dispatch reports James Mar Jone cashier of the People's Nations Bank adjudged insane and sent to the state hospital at Columbus. His mental state linked to resented misdoings of former cashier Harry J Hoover, recently sentenced to five years for false entries. Stolen jewels recovered within hours in Newton. Jewelry valued over $3000 stolen from Mrs Jarvis of Auburndale on Central street and recovered three hours later. one arrest reported.
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Newark
James Mar Jone
the
People’s Nations Bank
Columbus
Harry J. Hoover
Newton
Mass
da H. Jarvis
Central street
Auburndale
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Philipsburg
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