Schley Court Inquiry Verdict Stirring Washington Debates
In Washington and New York mixed reactions followed the court of inquiry verdict on Schley. Officials and critics questioned findings while naval historian Eigar Mac Clay noted changes in language but preservation of core facts. Senator Foraker denounced the verdict as diatribe and shameful amid public dispute.
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Shadowed Choppings Day in Spokane and D P Thompson Dies
The event featured parades with Woodmen of the World, Women of Woodcraft, and civic leaders including Mayor Byron Head Coney Palkenburg and Mrs Van Orsdall. D P Thompson, former Idaho governor and Portland leader, died in Portland at 12:30 PM after months of illness. his funeral planned for Monday. Thompson, born in Cdale Ohio, served as Idaho governor, Oregon senator, and held multiple civic roles including rail and woolen industry leadership and university regency.
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Tariff debate roils White House inside tariff reform split
Washington correspondence notes internal Republican agitation over tariff policy as Congress plans no revision this year. President Roosevelt faces pressure from party leaders led by Abner Reed to resist reform while moderates push for change amid reciprocity debates and farm interests. The split risks a fallback to the election year to resolve whether tariff policy will be revised by party leaders or by the broader public demand.
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Widespread cold and tragic deaths across regions as blizzard rages
Reports detail freezing conditions from Indiana to Mississippi Valley with many found frozen. A Chicago incident notes a train wreck caused by nut thawing and an engineer death. Political and crime items include Kidd pleading guilty to a murder in Scranton and AFL officers elected, led by Gompers.
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Knox Nomination Under Senate Judiciary Review
Washington reports that M Og Harmen and the Anti Trust League filed petitions with the Senate committee on judiciary this afternoon. The committee chairman pledged careful consideration before any action on Attorney General Knox's nomination.
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Chauncey DePew sails for Europe to wed May Palmer
New York reports Chauncey DePew departed for Europe today to marry his prospective bride May Palmer confirming a plans for a European wedding.
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May Palmer
Wheat market quiet as New York futures hold steady
New York markets showed a quiet session with wheat and other grains trading lightly amid weather concerns and telegraph reports. Prices opened mixed with slight shifts in Chicago activity as stocks edged higher and key commodities remained near prior levels.
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Death tally in concentration camps revealed by British Blue Book
The British Blue Book details camp deaths from the past two months in South Africa and neighboring territories. It records total inmates and breakdowns by age, noting thousands of detainees, including children, and highlights a shift to many smaller camps under Lord Milner’s health measures.
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Rohley Tieigeson
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Royal Memorial Service At Frogmore For Prince Consort
In London on December 14 the royal family attended a memorial service at Frogmore near Windsor Castle for the late Prince Consort and Princess Alle, with Rev J H Evison presiding. The service included tributes and marble monuments honoring the deceased and the late queen.
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Trotting Star Crescent Arrives in Los Angeles
San Angeles reports the famed trotting stallion Crescent is now in Los Angeles under owner George H. Ketcham. If plans hold, the horse will race at Agricultural Park this afternoon, aiming to break or approach its record on a track described as excellent and among the country's fastest.
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Crescent
Los Angeles
George H. Ketcham
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Cloud burst floods Spring City area. residents displaced
A mountain cloud burst near Spring City early today sent a flood rushing into the town. Homes were evacuated as the waters rose, but no loss of life was reported. Local authorities assess damage and aid efforts continue.
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Italy Murderer Stor Tails Death Penalty Delay
In Charleston prison Luigi Stor faced possible execution under a Massachusetts death penalty law but petitions delayed the sentence. Stor, sentenced to die in the electric chair, saw appeals reach the highest courts arguing he could not be sentenced to death twice, causing postponement during a tense week.
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Luigi Stort
Charleston
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Austria Pressures Nations to Free Miss Stone
Vienna reports efforts to win Miss Stone's release focus on Turkey and Bulgaria. Austria pressures both governments at the request of the African state to curb lawlessness on their borders and secure her freedom.
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Sousa Sails Home Amid Welcome Parade In Southampton
Sousa and his band departed for America today receiving a grand send off as they played Stars and Stripes Forever. Thousands gathered along the quays to cheer and wave fiery torches in a festive farewell.
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