Explaining the Work of the Commerce and Labor Department
The first annual report of George B. Cortelyou shows a department population of 1,289 in Washington and 8,000 nationwide, with appropriations of 9,796,847. It outlines aims for broad, conservative organization, merit-based appointments, and the role of statistics, the bureau of corporations, and publicizing trade information to aid foreign and interstate commerce.
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Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor
Cortelyou
Department
Lighthouse Board
Coast and Geodetic
Bureau of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Bureau
Teacher Thrown Into Pond by Pupils in Indiana Riot
Miss Ertine Sinclair a Cass township teacher was forced into a pond by 14 to 17 year old pupils who bound her and kept her submerged for two hours in icy water. She developed pneumonia symptoms and may die. She has sworn warrants for assault and battery against each pupil and for riot against all of them.
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Ertine Sinclair
Cass Township
Indiana
Pittsburg Magistrate Adopts King Solomon Method
Pittsburg December 10 Magistrate Vich enstain used a King Solomon precedent to resolve which woman was the mother of a disputed child. Mrs Angelina Williams, a river boat cook, said she left the infant with Mrs Catherine Moore who refused to return it. The magistrate proposed a sword to divide the child but Williams pleaded not to murder the child. he ruled in her favor.
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Pittsburg
Vichenstain
King Solomon
Angelina Williams
Catherine Moore
Mrs. Williams
Cuba Warning and Morgan Senate Speech on Cuba and Panama
Washington December 10 Morgan attacked the Panama Canal treaty and U S aims toward Cuba arguing Cuba could gain a Germany style alliance if discipline slips. He warned of a possible U S war with Colombia and predicted Cuba might seek independence aided by Germany. Also report coal mine disaster at Greensburg and new St Louis sub treasurer appointment for Missouri official Thomas J Akins.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
United States
Cuba
Professor Langley
Falahood
Panama
Panama Canal Company
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Thos J. Adkine
Republican State Committee of
Missouri
G. B. Farrar
Shaw
Akins
Car Wrecked As Rioters Clash On Halsted Street
Chicago police intervened as a mob attacking a city railway crew wrecked a car on Halsted Street. The conductor and motorman were badly injured but escaped to a nearby riwlz guarded by officers. Afterward the trammen fled, the mob returned, delaying hundreds of passengers for about an hour during the strike riot.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway
Halsted Street
Riwlz
File
Florida House Debates Impeachment of Judge Swayne
Washington December 1 The house convened to discuss a pension appropriation bill when Lamar of Florida offered a resolution echoing the Florida legislature to impeach Charles Swayne United States district judge for northern Florida on high crimes and misdemeanors A fatal resolution directing the judiciary committee to inquire into the case was adopted as the house adjourned
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Washington
House
Pension Ap
Turkish Consul Davis in clash over Alexandretta incident
Constantinople reports a conflict over Attarlan at Alexandretta. Consul Davis allegedly forced entry, struck police when refused exit after failed passport photo. Attarlan, Paterson resident, sought to bring family to the United States, aware of the risk.
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Constantinople
Alexandretta
Davis
Attarlan
Alexandretia
Attarian
Turkey
Holders Take Control of Guantanamo Naval Station
Four hundred United States marines and 300 blue jackets landed at Guantanamo Bay Cuba today to occupy the base as a U S naval station. The Cuban and American flags were saluted with 21 guns in the formal ceremony marking the transfer.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
United States
Admiral Gherardi Dies After Illness
Stratford dispatch reports Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, retired, died today after a long illness. The obituary notes his military career and service record, with confirmation from local officials.
Doctor Declares Bathing is Injurious to the Health
Chicago reports Dr John Dill Robertson argues bathing harms health at the Chicago Efleet and Surgical Society meeting. He claims bathing creates skin sewers and invites illness like pneumonia and colds. Robertson says he has not bathed in two years and relies on changing clothing daily.
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Chicago
John Dill Robertson
Chicago Efleet and Surgical Society
Shipbuilding hearing war of words disrupts testimony
At New York hearings in the United States Shipbuilding case counsel clash over an incriminating letter and a Paris cable. Guthrie denounces Untermyer’s statements as indecent while Untermyer accuses Guthrie of publication of unintroduced testimony. Separately in Trinidad Colorado deputies and clerks were fired upon during a move from Berwind to Tebasco and a gun battle lasted about thirty minutes with no injuries or arrests.
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New York
United States
Guthrie
Untermyer
C. B. Alexander
Alexander & Green
Harjes & Co
Atlow
Guthre
Trinidad
Colo
Tec
Berwind
Tebasco
Clark
Bosse
Tabasco
Berrima
Perkins Held Little Knowledge On Bethlehem Shipbuilding Sale
The witness Perkins said he knew little about the Bethlehem shipbuilding company at the sale time. He claimed Morgan & Co would receive cash advances and a $5,000,000 stock portion, with a legal opinion on the company. He denied knowledge of the plant values, earnings, or involvement, and admitted knowing Dresser Nixon and Pam only generally.
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Perkins
Shipbuilding
Bethlehem
Morgan & Co
Bethlehem Company
Dresser
Nixon
Pam Perkins
Pam
P. Morgan
Europe
Guthrie
Sheldon Syndicate
Ami
Springer Will Is Placed on File
Washington reports the will of late William M. Springer of Illinois has been filed. It directs burial at Oak Ridge cemetery near Springfield and a plain stone naming him as former Illinois congressman and U S judge for Indian Territory. His wife’s tombstone shall note her written works, with most property left to her and son Router W. Springer named executor.
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Washington
Willian
MM. Springer
Ilnois
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Springfield
Dil
Congress
Illinois
United States Court For
Indian Territory
Marcisile
Springer
Ruter W. Springer
Strube in Havana jail guarded by Yates protec tion
Springfield dispatch reports Sheriff Rocker moved Fred Strube to Havana jail under tight secrecy. Gov Yates pledged protection from mob violence as hearing for Morgan & Co. issue remains delayed until next Thursday. Guthrie seeks witnesses, while court weighs admissibility of Morgan Harjes documents amid publicity objections. Victory noted for drainage board in Joliet case as verdict awards $175 per acre against Chicago district opponents.
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Springfield
Rocker
Fred Strube
Havana
Ringe
Yates
Straube
Steele
Morgan & Co
Guthrie
Pam
Untermyer
Schwab
Morgan-Harjes
Drainage Board
Joliet
Sanjury
Chicago
Doliet
Division in Panama Company fuels Senate delay
Paris reports rising official anxiety over anti Panama campaign tied to Colombia. Officials fear a move to divide the Panama company to force reconsideration of the canal treaty while hoping the U S Senate promptly ratifies to avert further instability. Bogota indicates Panama’s independence will be challenged with dignity and firmness despite American security.
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Paris
Colombia
Marc
Panama Company
United States
United States Senate
Bogota
Colon
Associated Press
Republic of Panama
Tuller
State Hay
Panama
Hay
Colombian Troops Move Against US Advisers in Isthmus Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Herran and Reyes say Colombian troops near the Atrato mouth act against their advice. Herran, the Colombian charge d affaires, and General Reyes confirm, detailing US aims to defend Panama's independence and extend protection beyond the isthmus to the full Republic of Panama. Continued on Page Six.
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Washington
Herran
Cartagena
Atrato River
Reyes
Castro
United States
Congress
Republic of
Panama
United States Senate
Republic of Panama
Pana
Action of Heart and Brain to be Shown in Motion Pictures
Philadelphia reports that motion pictures will depict the beating heart in life’s race and the brain’s activities. Dr Kassabian and Henry Hulst of Grand Rapids claim thought shadows may be distinguished as good or bad, presented before the Roentgen Bay convention.
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Philadelphia
Roentgen Bay Society
Skiaihran H. Kassabian
Henry Hulst
Grand Rapids
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Labor
Department of Business
Elliott Lowe
Omaha
Colby
Adjutant General of
Nebraska
Wilsonville
Neb
Island
Germany
William
Olney
Greensburg
Pittsburg Coal Company
Port Royal
W. A. Williams
Edward Oliver
Milton McMillen
McMillen
Williams
Oliver
House of Representatives
Turk
New Naval Station
Gherardi
Morgan Deal
Napoleon
Alexander
Morgan, Harjes & Co
Colonel McCook
Morgain & Co. Cable
McCook
Messrs. Schwab
Strube
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Herran and
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