Senators Debate Panama Canal Treaty Amendments
In Washington the senate executive session focused on the Panama canal treaty with Morgan leading opposition unless key changes are made. He proposed thirty amendments to grant U S ownership, expand canal zone control, and shift enforcement and police powers to the United States, while others urged closing the session.
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Case of Colonel Bingham No Longer Master of Ceremonies
Washington reports clarify that Colonel Bingham was replaced as superintendent of public buildings and grounds not due to hostilities with Mrs. Roosevelt. General Gillespie explains the move followed service rules and Bingham's own request for relief after his term. Colonel Symons succeeds him.
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Bolivia Accepts Brazil Demands Under Protest
La Paz reports the Bolivian government accepted all Brazilian demands unconditionally but with protest in reply to a Brazilian ultimatum. It is believed revolutionists will surrender arms to Brazilian troops promptly.
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FIGHTING SMALLPOX IN THE COKE REGIONS
In Uniontown on February 13 officials of the Frick Coke company ordered free vaccination for all employees and their families amid widespread smallpox in the coke region. The measure covers about 300,000 people, linked to winter conditions and professional activity in Washington.
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Farmers in Nebraska Form a Combination
Lincoln Neb Feb 13 Delegates to the farmers cooperative meeting have formed an organization to establish a central corporation to handle the grain and livestock of Nebraska farmers The plan calls for a central corporation capitalized at 200000 dollars and to begin business once the minimum stock is paid in
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Delaware Republicans Propose Compromise on Senate Seats
Dover delegates held a caucus and framed a proposition to the Addicks faction to elect one regular Republican senator and one Addicks Republican senator. The proposal requires that the union Republican senator must not be Addicks himself.
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Lincoln's Day Observed in Springfield and Across Union
Lincoln's birthday marked with ceremonies at the National Lincoln monument in Springfield and at the Lincoln home. Col Felter and Chaplain Stevenson led addresses praising emancipation, women's uplift, and Lincoln's legal legacy. Banquet speakers included Hanelin and Governor Yates. Schools held exercises. federal offices largely closed.
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Lincoln's Birthday Observances Across Major Cities
Chicago and other cities marked Lincoln's birthday with varied events. In Chicago the Lincoln club hosted a notable address by Archbishop Ireland, with BD. A. R. hosting a reception and school exercises statewide. New York Republicans held a Waldorf Astoria dinner with a Roosevelt letter read. Delmonico's hosted Chicago and New York society members. Columbus Ohio saw a League of Republican Clubs banquet at Hotel Hartman with about 300 attendees and the first toast to Abraham Lincoln.
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Celebrated Democrats Loop Lincoln Birthday Banquet
More than 1,000 Democrats gathered in Lincoln's honor in Columbus Ohio for the Jefferson Jackson Lincoln League birthday banquet. Willam J Bryan and ex-governor James Budd were among speakers with Ex Representative John J Lentz presiding. A Cleveland mayor led a 100 Democrat delegation. Three large beeves roasted in trenches accompanied the event.
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Investors anxious in St Louis turf company probe
The grand jury resumes inquiry into turf investment firms as anxious crowds besiege offices. An Arnold company employee says the firm holds about 500,000 in cash with 50,000 in St Louis and the rest nationwide. Weekly receipts average around 125,000.
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Rare Heroism of an Engineer on the Green Bay Limited
Chicago February 13 Engineer James Robinson of the Northwestern railroad saved the Green Bay limited from a wreck near Winnetka. Fireman Edward Fleming and J. Lulowitz leapt to safety. Robinson remained at his post, applying air brakes and sand to rails. He was bruised and cut but the train stopped without serious injuries.
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New Jersey Banking Institution Is Closed
Washington February 13 The Pi National Bank of Asbury Park was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency Bank Examiner Lehbfield appointed as receiver due to losses absorbing surplus and impairing capital Asbury Park February 14 The Monmouth Trust and Safety Deposit Co operating in the First National Bank building shut its doors to prevent a run and at its own decision
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Elkins Rebate Bill Passes House by Wide Margin
The Elkins rebate bill cleared the House today with a 241 to 6 vote. Democrats Cochran Dearmond Glass Hooker Klutz and Neville opposed it.
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Italy Seeks Increased Cash Payment From Germany Demands
Washington reports the Italian ambassador told Bowen this afternoon that Rome wants higher cash compensation due to Germany's 40,000 demands. Bowen replied that insisting on payment would breach prior accords.
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Ancient Trick Swindle Lands Italian Grocer Heavy Loss
Chicago on January 6 Antonio Talmerson an Italian grocer at 1936 Clark street was swindled out of 5000 by a confidence man posing as a wholesale grocery agent. The looted money were stored in a tin box later swapped for one with iron washers. The case prompts police to search saloon owner and bartenders while Talmerson, about 60, faces health concerns.
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Dudley optimistic on Ireland as land talks advance
Dublin reports Earl of Dudley, lord lieutenant of Ireland, delivering an optimistic address at the Royal College of Surgeons dinner. He said agitation had largely abated and voiced hope that government leaders would not need to impose exceptional measures again. He praised last week’s proclamation and foresaw a historic land conference driven by toleration, moderation and cooperation.
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Sinners Plead Guilty in Memphis Case
Memphis Mich Feb 13 John Sherky and Mrs Minnie Henry pleaded guilty after arrest by Port Huron officers. Sherky to be sentenced soon. Sherky is separated from his wife and Henry has a husband not living with her. Both have children.
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Where Is Wingerter Missing in Toledo
Toledo Feb 13. Philip B Wingerter has been missing from his home for three weeks. His wife received an anonymous telegram from Chicago claiming he is dead. Chicago police say they know nothing about the case.
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Pioneer Politician Phineas Sturgis Dies at 73
West Union Iowa February 13 Phineas Sturgis a pioneer and well known politician has died at his home aged 73 He formerly served in the state legislature.
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Advice Was Thrown Away Insane Asylum Inquiry
Old Gentleman Warne, a Sunberintendent of a Michigan asylum, warned a young doctor on a train about smoking causing mental illness. The doctor acknowledged the concern, then resumed smoking amid a discussion near Fond du Lac.
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TWO CHILDREN PERISH Are Left Alone in Home Which Takes Fire
Chicago February 13 five men died and others overcome by gas fumes from a purifier box at Northwestern Gas Light and Coke plant Blue Island. Supervisors Russell and four workers perished with two children burned to death in Nebraska Feb 16 cottage blaze left unattended. a five year old boy and a younger child died.
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Miners Reject Baer Proposition, Say No to Scale
Philadelphia February 15. Chief counsel C S Darrow told the strike commission the miners would flatly reject Bauer's sliding scale proposal. He argued a one cent raise would cause operators a 9 cent decrease in production while miners gain only 144 on a $4.50 basis, plainly indicating the miners will reject the proposition.
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Religious education network aims to unify denominations
Chicago February 15. A religious convention reports plans for a new religious educational trust to coordinate departments across universities, churches, schools, libraries and media. It envisions a governing board and officers, potential annual directors’ meetings, and funding needs of at least 25 000 dollars yearly. Dr Harper asserts the aim is to respect religious education alongside secular learning.
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Another Distinction For Cardinal Martinelli
Rome February 13 The pope has appointed Cardinal Martine to be a member of the congregation of rites The appointment marks a special distinction in church affairs and follows prior mention of the cardinal one official said
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