Action Is Defended Action Is Defended
A House committee session centers on the Isthmus of Panama dispute with Hitt defending U S recognition of Panama. He argues the president acted after deliberation, not hastily, to keep the sea to sea route open while avoiding aiding rebellion, though harming Colombia Bogota is implied.
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Washington
House
United States
Panama
Hitt
Republic of
Logota
Bogota
Colombia and Panama pull in different directions over canal deal
In remarks on the canal dispute, Hitt accuses Colombia of avarice and seeking massive payments, saying Panamanian separatism gained broad support while Bogota plotted to profit from the United States. He notes limited U S presence and funding, and states Congress will uphold treaty intent despite coercive moves.
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Act of Congress
Colombia
Bogota
Hitt
United States
Panama
Gettin
Congress
Wes
Lieut Chandler's Flotilla Begins 18000 Mile Voyage
Norfolk dispatch reports the first torpedo boat flotilla led by Lieut Lloyd H Chandler left Hampton Roads for the Philippines aboard the Decatur Barry Chauncey Dale and Bainbridge. The 835 ton ships with 24 knots speed will prove seaworthiness across an 18000 mile route under scrutiny by the board of inspection and survey with Baltimore as escort.
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Norfolk
Baltimore
Board of Inspection and Survey
Hampton Roads
Philippines
Lloyd H. Chandler
Decatur
Barry
Chauncey
Dale
Bainbridge
Rock Island Santa Fe coalitions falter amid track usage talks
United States Judge clears two UMW leaders in a fatal Harless case after ruling federal officers acted under process to arrest in a long stand for labor disputes. The decision hinges on whether Laing and Hurt were lawfully carrying out a federal arrest when Harless was killed, with an appeal noted by UMW attorneys.
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Rock Island
Santa Fe Road
Wane City
Chiago
Santa Fe
Liberal
Kans
Albuquerque
Otate
San Francisco
Raton Range
Lajonta
Belenk
Abo Pass
Texico
Charleston
W. Va
United States
John Jay Jackson
John Laing
Stewart Hurt
Bokling
United States Court
John Harless
Laing
Hurt
Cunningham
Keller
Harless
Raleigh
Sanders
State Court
Jackson
Stamford City
Atkinsville
Raleigh County
United Mine Workers of America
Commissioner Proctor Dies in Capital City
Washington dispatch reports Civil Service Commissioner John R. Proctor died this afternoon of neuralgia. The brief obituary notes his service and cites remarks about malice and greed contrasting with the spirit of the people, reflecting wartime sentiment.
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Proctor
Washington
Civil Service
John R. Proctor
Expedition Abandoned in Panama Plan War News
Washington reports a cable from Consul Gudger stating a new expedition to Panama has been abandoned. Governor Melendez says 450 troops aboard General Pinzon and Cartagena landed at Rio Atrato, tried to march to Panama but endured four days of hardship and lack of provisions, then decided to stop. Other reports note 4,000 troops moved from Bogota to Magdalena river but redirected back. Melendez claims Indian alliance efforts may sway Panama.
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Panama
Washington
State Department
Gudger
Colon
Melendez
Rio Atrato
Bogota
Magdalena River
Honda
Reform in the Army amid German officer abuse debate
Berlin December reports War Minister von Einem defended German army officers against brutality charges while admitting abuses exist. He pledged reforms, rejected sweeping slander against officer class, and defended officers’ conduct amid controversial claims from Lee Hilsen’s A Little Garrison and alleged liaisons.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Einem
Lee Hilsen
Liettemient
Smal
Bilsen
Brutal Treatment of Privates and Army Discipline Debate
The minister argued that mistreatment stems from both bad privates and bad sergeants, with private offenders embittering commissioned officers. Social Democrats claim militarism enslaves and stifles freedom, yet Germany remains a universal service power. In the year to June, 577 NCOs and good service men plus 50 officers were punished for mistreatment. One officer per 400 and one NCO per 120 were guilty, though convictions were fewer this year. The army aims to stop mistreatment entirely, even if 100 cases a year remain intolerable. The minister then responded to charges of artillery inefficiency with a technical explanation.
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Germany
Herr Bebel
Sunday Funeral Ban Shapes Local Cooperation
Shelbyville ministers liverymen and undertakers unite to forbid Sunday funerals claiming church services suffer. John Mitchell of Washington reports Mitchell returns from Colorado and heads to Washington for AFL executive board meeting.
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Shelbyville
Ind
John Mitchell
Washington
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Colorado
American Federation of Labor
Northwest winter grips railways as snow halts Chicago travel
The Northwest endures its first major winter storm of the season with heavy snow blocking rail transport into Chicago while streetcars struggle on slick rails. Electric cars suffer most as traction becomes nearly impossible. A severe cold wave follows, with telegraph lines disrupted across the region. North Dakota reports 201 degrees below but that figure reflects the exaggerated OCR.
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Chicago
Pery
Dakot
Change in church name debated by council split vote
The triennial council of the Protestant Episcopal church deferred action on a proposed name change to Catholic Church of America. Votes showed clergy and laity split with a majority against immediate change and a sizable group favoring eventual change. Separate trade notes report uneven cotton spinning prospects and iron steel gains, with holiday retail lift and rising railway earnings.
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Milwanukes
Daily News
Catholic Church of America
Living Church
Clery
New York
R. G. Dun & Co.s Weekly Review of Trade
New England
South
United States
Canada
Funeral for Elizabeth Gillespie Amid Grand Jury Probe
Rising Sun Indiana December 12 The Gillespie family declines rewards or detectives while the grand jury calls a witness in the murder probe. The coroner weighs an inquest as authorities in Ohio County seek clues. The family resists cooperation and testimony from the victim’s twin brother.
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Ind
Elizabeth Gillespie
Ohio County
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gillespie
Gillespies
Downey
James Gillespie
HOLDING TRIAL FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY IN GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids, Mich. December 12. Alderman James O. McCool faced a police court examination on a $300 bribe charge from ex-City Attorney Lant K. Salsbury and was held for the superior court’s next term. Other implicated figures including ex-Mayor Perry and several managers waived examination and will appear for further disposition. Ex Alderman Lehriver who pleaded guilty awaits sentence.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
James O. McCool
Lant K. Salsbury
Haggerty
Superior Court
McCool
Perry
F. Clark Sprout
C. S. Bureh
E. L. Conger
Sherman
B. Lozier
Newnham
Ellen
Muir
Aldrian Lehriver
Fifth
Tion
Difference of Four Millions in Chicago Condemnation Suit
A Chicago jury awarded the sanitary district 896670 for land taken along the west bank of the Chicago River between Madison and Van Buren streets. The Pennsylvania Company and the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway argued for a new trial, contending the railroads faced damages of at least 5 million. The jury deliberated fifteen hours.
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Chicago
Smith
Sanitary District
Chicago River
Madison and
van Luren
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Company
Gov Cummins Races With Death Across Continent
Des Moines Iowa telegram announces Gov Cummins mother gravely ill in Boston. He rushes home from Boston and completes 1500 mile journey to bedside as mother sinks. His swift travel underscores the urgency of the family crisis and the governor’s return to Iowa.
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Des Moines
Dee
Govv. Cummins
Boston
Iowa
Postal Grafters Sentenced in Baltimore Case
Baltimore December 12 Columbus Ellsworth Upton and Charles W McGregor were convicted of postal frauds and sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1,000 each.
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Baltimore
Columbus Ellsworth Upton
Charles W. McGregor
Republicans deliberate convention site in Chicago and St Louis
The Republican National Committee resumed its session in Washington with Porto Rico representation and moved to decide where to hold the convention. Chicago led with 43 votes to 7 for St Louis and 1 for Pittsburgh, while St Louis and Chicago kept headquarters in Arlington as contenders for the next gathering.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Federal
Reepublican
Porto Rico
Cams Porto Ricuis
Republican Party
West Republic
Vitteburg
St. Louis
Wittsbur
Hitor Scott
West Virginia
Hanna
New
Amittee
Roosevelt
White House
Heath
Chicago
Arlington
Ayne
Harry S
BL Schneider
Gillette to Settle Debts and Return to Kansas City
Kansas City dispatch reports Grant G. Gillette, former Kansas cattle king, wiring from Fostoria Ohio that he has offered his Kansas City representative and creditors' committee security to hold until affairs are settled. He promises fair treatment and plans to live in the United States while creditors are paid, with payment due at an early date. In Connecticut, Consolidated Lake Superior stockholders adjourned again to January 2 after a Sanborn report. reorganization efforts continue.
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Kansas City
Stite Weit
Gillette
Kansas Cattle King
Fostoria
States
Consolidated Lake Superior
New Haven
Conn
Consolidated Lake Superior Company
E. H. Sanborn
Sanborn
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Northwest
Protestant Episcopal Church
Miss Gillespie
Iowa Bank Report
Iown
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
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D. Marshalltown
Joseph Mixner
Owatonna
Minn
H. McDonald
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Haverhill
Baron von Kardoff
GOV
Cummins
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