Congress Starts Steam Roller For Roosevelt
Washington reports at the rivers and harbors congress the plan to issue 500 million dollars in bonds for waterway improvements. Secretary Wilson urged efficiency in water use for farming while Speaker Cannon opposed federally issued bonds but supported approved appropriations. Governor Deneen highlighted ready construction plans and a five year timeline.
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Dutch warships sail for Venezuelan waters ready for trouble
Willemstad reports the Netherlands will not neglect the blockade of the Venezuelan coast begun last week. A battleship and cruiser left for Venezuelan waters cleared for action. They may demonstrate off Laguaria and seize Venezuelan merchant ships, risking clashes with coastal forts and halting trade.
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Rebel shells still dangerous after bonfire blast
Kewanee Illinois December 11 during a debris bonfire from his cellar William Tennant was dazed by an explosion and nearly killed in a hall of missiles. Two old Confederate shells and a civil war era carload of ammunition sent to Rock Island arsonal were found and exploded wrecked near here.
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Roosevelt described as a wanton slayer
Denver, Dec 11 Secretary ER. W. Whitehead of the state bureau of child and animal protection, in an article printed by the Colorado Humane society, says President Roosevelt is a model of ruthlessness and blood lust. He condemns hunting trips as unbecoming of a president and notes admirers regret his Africa trip. The piece suggests Roosevelt eagerly awaits further hunts abroad.
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Roosevelt denounces infamy over Panama canal deeds
President Roosevelt told a Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways committee in the White House east room that some Americans owe the nation a public apology for falsehoods about Panama canal property and construction. He pledged to pursue those who commit criminal libel and asserted no legitimate scandal exists. Cromwell denied the Indianapolis News insinuation about government purchase of canal property.
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Abe Ruef Convicted of Bribery in San Francisco
San Francisco December 11 jury finds Abe Ruef guilty of bribery ending a landmark 1906 era trial. He faces up to 11 years in prison with judgment to be pronounced December 12 after a 106 day trial noted for its exceptional public interest and security.
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Ruef
California
Bank’s Funds Overloaned. Springport Bank Closed
Springport State Savings bank in Michigan with about $90,000 in deposits was closed today by the banking commissioner amid an examination of its affairs. It is alleged the bank’s funds were overloaned to hay dealers in Mississippi.
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Springport
Mich
Socialism Is Shaw's Bugbear Blames Colleges Press
New York December 11 Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury told Dick inson college alumni that the country must be saved from socialism. He warned college men to stem the trend citing that most commencement addresses favor socialism and that sociology teachers and pulpit speakers spread socialist ideas in schools and libraries.
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New York
Dickinson College
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Congress Summary Reflects Omnibus Bill and Brownsville Talk
In Washington yesterday the Senate agreed to take up the omnibus measures bill Monday while confirming it will not affect postal savings or other senators interests. Senator Lodge announced a Wednesday speech on the Brownsville affair. The Senate adjourned at 1 08 p m for memory of Rep Charles T Dunwell. In the House no quorum, a fiscal appropriation bill was shown, and a DESERTERS loss of citizenship bill passed. The day centered on debates over employer employee disputes, with adjournment planned for tomorrow.
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Bryan as Varsity Head Press Club Campaign
The University Press club of Minnesota at a Minneapolis banquet on December 11 launched a campaign to nominate William Jennings Bryan for president of the University of Minnesota if Cyrus Northrop does not withdraw his resignation. The resolution, signed by all club members, delays active work until Northrop’s resignation matter is resolved.
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Minneapolis
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University of Minnesota
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Northrop
Bandits Secured 16000 Reward For Conviction
Spokane report states a $16,000 reward was offered for the conviction of holdup men with $6,000 announced as the reward amount. Authorities pursue leads as investigations continue in Spokane, Washington, with details evolving from the December 11 report.
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Waterways bond favor for six thousand in issue
Waterways Congress backs a six thousand dollar bond issue with equal liability shared by the Great Northern company and the U S government. The action follows the arrest and conviction of three bandits who robbed Great Northern passenger train No 4 near Hillyard Wednesday night. She riff s officers traced them to Spokane and a city-wide dragnet was launched. The robbers reportedly secured sixteen dollars from registered Seattle mail sacks, though post office officials have not verified the amount.
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Great Northern Company
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Hillyard
Spokane
Seattle
Congress Urged to Provide for Vast At Once
Washington dispatch reports the House adopts a Perkins of New York resolution to form a five member committee to study the president’s message criticizing Congress for prohibiting secret service outside duties. Members named include Perkins Denby Weeks Williams and Lloyd. The session also notes scrutiny of depots razed on the Mall and the country life commission’s use of the franking privilege.
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Michigan
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Massachusetts
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Country Life Commission
Commission On Country Fife
Castro to be expelled for interviews in France
Paris official notice says President Castro, now a private citizen, must avoid interviews and any pre campaign actions that disturb public order or reflect on his country. He and his party will reach Paris this evening to undergo a planned operation and will adhere to French government wishes.
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Castro
France
New Rules Movement To Reshape House Power
Washington dispatch reports a Republican insurgency forming to challenge Speaker Cannon. Insurgents demand removing committee appointment power from the speaker, creating a house selected committee, and extending the rules committee from five to fourteen members. They plan a conference tonight to map the strategy as the new Congress nears organization.
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House of Representatives
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Mail Men Oust R F Palmer From Presidency
The Illinois department executive board of the National Association of Letter Carriers voted to expel R F Palmer of Joliet from the presidency after his sentence for robbing the mails. Charles Hatings of Peoria becomes acting president. Norman E Mack denied any disagreement with Democratic National Committee Secretary Woodson.
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M. T. Finnan
Illinois Department of the National Association of Letter Carriers
R. F. Palmer
Joliet
Charles Hatings
Peoria
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Woodson
Judge Wallace Resigns in Ouster Case Over Sunday Closing
Jefferson City Mo Dec 11 The resignation of Judge W H Wallace of Jackson County Criminal Court was received by Governor Folk ending the ouster suit against him He drew attention for enforcing Sunday closing laws against theaters Murderous Fanatic Taken Kansas City Mo Dec 11 James Sharp self styled Adam God led local fanatics in their clash with officers He surrendered at Monticello Johnson County Kansas and was wounded in both hands He said he had finished the work God sent him to do Prominent Racine Man Dead Racine Wis Dec 11 John P Davis president of the Racine Business Men's association a leading manufacturer a 32nd degree Mason and prominent citizen died today
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W. H. Wallace
Criminal Court
Jackson County
Folk
Wallace
Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
Monticello
Johnson County
Kansas
Racine
Wis
John P. Davies
Racine Business Men's Association
World powder makers sign global restraint pact
In Cleveland on December 11 a world wide agreement among powder manufacturers in the United States and Europe was presented at a federal hearing. It imposes a 50000 dollar fine for breaches and has governed the trade since 1897. Almon Lent of Austin Powder Co identified the document. The pact divides the world into districts with assigned price controls and restricts European bids to prevent undercutting by US and European firms.
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Ohio
Europe
Almon Lent
Austin Powder Company
United States
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