Congress Hears President Message Read In Senate and House
Washington dispatches describe the house’s brief session to hear the president’s annual message read aloud and adjourn. The senate also opened reading of the document at 12 13 with many senators and galleries attentive as discussions emphasize currency regulation rail pooling and interstate commerce supervision. Bryan visits senate as paymaster general nominee Whipple advanced to succeed Sniffen January first.
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Japanese Ambassador Aoki Summoned to Report Immigration Sentiment
Japanese government calls Ambassador Aoki to Tokyo to hear him detail attitudes toward Japanese immigrants in the United States. Officials seek insight on domestic race feeling, recent restrictions on departures for America, and potential U S legislation on exclusion and immigration limits.
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United States
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Japanese Interior Department
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Oregon
British Columbia
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Tokio
America
Bomb for Cabrera Head of Guatemala
New Orleans reports an alleged assassination attempt on Guatemala President Cabrera two weeks earlier when a bomb exploded under his carriage. The coachman was killed and the vehicle severely wrecked, but Cabrera escaped serious injury.
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New Orleans
Cabrera
Guatemala
Anselm
Yesterday in Congress Convenes New and Departed Members
Digest of yesterday's Senate and House actions. The Senate convened and 13 new members were sworn in while the chamber adjourned at 1 pm in respect for those who died. In the House Joseph G Cannon was elected speaker, 102 members were sworn in, and a lottery for seats occurred before the body adjourned until noon today.
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Rescue of Mt Temple Passengers Sets Marine Saving Record
Halifax reports the Canadian Pacific liner Mt Temple struck a ledge in a snowstorm and is a total loss. More than 600 aboard were saved under dangerous conditions as they were ferried to shore in baskets and dories, with women and children first. All reached land on an ice bound island and later landed safely.
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Taft At Capitals Thirtee? Found Party Arrival
Taft and party arrived in St. Petersburg from Moscow and were met by officials. He toured official calls and was greeted by crowds despite threatening weather. In Moscow Taft attended a banquet hosted by Governor General Guerschelmann and spent the day sightseeing and shopping. Henry O Have Rescue? continues mining efforts as Na omi mine death toll rises. Meyer of American Sugar Refining ill at Commack.
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State funds 60 arrest could follow if public money used privately
Detroit reports state treasurer Frank P. Glazier of Chelsea faced mounting legal peril as Chelsea bank linked to his ventures closed. Bank assets unclear. liabilities reach about 1 million dollars with state funds at risk. Investigations probe possible use of state money for private enterprises and potential arrest under Attorney General Bird. Glazier’s failed schemes spanned stove factory, grain company, and other ventures.
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Mrs Bradley Cleared and Hailed as a Heroine
Mrs Bradley is cleared and hailed as a heroine after leading a Chelsea group that reportedly plays 1100 men, nearly half of the nation, in a controversial contest.
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Governor Deneen Calls for Revision of Primary System
Illinois Governor Deneen opens reelection campaign in Metropolis with a speech urging the legislature to stay in session until the primary election system is revised. He says the duty is plain and public will should guide lawmakers to reconcile differences for a satisfactory fix.
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Demonstration Follows Bradley Verdict In Court
Washington DC December 3 jury in the Annie M Bradley case found not guilty of killing former Senator Brown of Utah. Applause broke out as the verdict was announced and Bradley left custody amid an ovation. Jurors remained divided 11 to 1 until the final ballot.
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Senator Brown
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Stafford
Americans Escape Death for Murders in Chihuahua
Governor of Chihuahua commuted the death sentences of Dr. Charles Harle C. J. Richardson and W F Mitchell to 20 years in prison after they were found guilty of murdering two Americans who were induced to insure their lives heavily in favor of the trio. The decision followed a recommendation from Mexican Ambassador Enrique Creel in Washington.
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Mexico
Charles Harle
C. J. Richardson
W. F. .Mitchell
Enrique C. Creel
Washington
Three Widows Seek Estate Rights in Greenough Property
Three widows appeared as claimants to the estate of the late Joseph F. Greenough in Boston. The property is valued at about 1 million dollars. Testimony showed Greenough married Mary M. Higgins in 1874, then Emma Eaton Pomeroy in 1885 and again in 1887 after a divorce. A third widow, Mary D. Kirkus, appeared with no marriage date given.
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Greenough
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Joseph F. Greenough
Mary M. Higgins
Emma Eaton Pomeroy
Mary D. Kirkus
Escaped Balloon Seen Over Scotland In Northwest Drift
Telegr ams report the French military balloon La Patrie, los t from Verdun Saturday, passed over Clyde Bank in Dumfries shire, Scotland, this afternoon en route northwest with no one aboard. Separately, the US Supreme Court ruled Louisville and Nashville Railroad v Bitterman et al. upheld the railroad’s right to prohibit scalping of its tickets.
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Verdun
France
Clyde Bank
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Marcus R. Bitterman
Swarthmore Rejects Gift If Sports Are Given Up
Philadelphia December report states Swarthmore College will reject Miss Inna Jeans gift conditional on ending all intercollegiate athletics including football. President Swain opposed accepting with conditions saying the college must keep liberty. Trustees concur his view, noting heirs unlikely to consent and that the will forbids any experiment without full acceptance.
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