President Praises Border Heroes At Harlan Dinner
Washington December 0 Justice John Marshall Harlan was honored at a Willard hotel dinner by the bar of the Supreme Court for twenty five years on the bench Wayne MacVeagh presided in Knox absence President Roosevelt attended and praised Harlan calling him a model of citizenship The event drew cabinet members senators and lawyers with speeches stressing fidelity to the constitution and national unity.
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Wayne MacVeagh
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New Willard Hotel
Knox
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Grace
Richard Hanan
Lake Falls
Court of Claims
Speedhcumbing
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Turla
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Supreme Court of the Wind
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Sours
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Philippine Islands
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Sentence of Marsh Commuted by Executive Power
The president commuted the sentence of Cideon W. Marsh who was convicted in Philadelphia on December 1, 1919 for violating national banking laws. Marsh faces twelve years in prison after three prior sentences, with the term to expire December 2.
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Washington
Cideon W. Marsh
Philadelphia
National Banking
State Grange in Session Report Highlights New Creations
Exclusive AP report describes the State Grange of Pennsylvania Patrons of Husbandry in a four day session. President W. Tl of Crawford County presided and presented an annual report noting eighteen new granges organized during the year amid 800 delegates in attendance.
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Pennsylvania
W. Tl
Crawford County
Notorious burglar Charles Gorother’s second jail escape sparks censure
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a second Sunday escape of Charles Gorother, a convicted murderer, from Monroe county jail. Censure of Sheriff V. and Mervine is discussed amid widespread public reaction.
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Mervine
Deputy Attorney General Fleitz Not a Candidate for Superior Court
A Beranton Tribune summary reports Deputy Attorney General F P W Fleitz stating he is not a candidate for the state Supreme Court bench to succeed Judge Smith. He would decline any vacancy and denies rumors that Governor Stone seeks to remove Judge Smith to favor him or allies. He emphasizes admiration for Judge Smith and notes no animus in the governor’s action.
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Beranton Tribune
Harvieburg
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Commisse of Physicians
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Funeral for Thomas B Reed Held in Portland
Simple services marked the funeral of former Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed at First Parish Unitarian church Portland Maine. Governors of Maine and Massachusetts Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic posts and many officials attended the ceremony with thousands viewing at the parish house the casket then moved to Evergreen cemetery for burial in spring.
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Associated Press
Portland
Thomas Brackett Reed
First Parish Unitarian Church
Edifce
Maine
Massachusetts
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Herrmann Rothsmar
John Carroll Perkins
Reed
Evergreen Cemetery
Venezuelan Revolt Escalates as Leaders Seize Command
Reports from Curacao and near Coro describe General Nicolas Rolando proclaiming a new venture at Lezuma while General Kiera leads 1,200 troops to strike the railroad near Coro. Barquisimeto districts see large revolutionary outbreaks and President Castro appeals for 4,100 troops. In London, creditors note an impending British and German ultimatum set to expire Wednesday with hints of possible settlement but no final decision yet.
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Venezuela
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Matos Haa
Lezuma
Kiera
Matos’ Leutenants
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Matos
London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Amendment to Anthracite Strike Commission Pay
The day saw a bill introduced by Senator Berry and colleagues to cap compensation for the Anthracite Strike Commission at 10 HUM per year and to set expenses to zero per day. The measure targets the commission’s members and seeks to limit their official costs.
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Associated Press
Whahington, Dee
Berry
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Coal for the Poor in New York Resolution Adopted
The New York board of aldermen unanimously passed a resolution asking the board of estimate to authorize reserve loans of 100000 dollars to buy anthracite coal. The coal will be distributed free under the department of public charity to help the needy poor during the winter.
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New York
Associated Prepa
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate
Department of Public Charitien
Congressman Olmstead Stricken by Poisoning In Morrisburg
Exclusive Wise reports from The Associated Press that Congressman M. J. Olmstead collapsed at his Morrisburg residence last night due to Promilie poisoning. He is said to be much improved and hopes to walk within two days.
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Morrisburg
Dec
M. J. Olmstead
Restriction of Output Dominates Civic Federation Talk
The National Civic Federation industrial meeting opened with Grover Cleveland amid a large crowd. John R. Commons argued unions challenge employer liberty, while Frederick Halsey explained premium pay and its impact on output and wages.
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National Civic Federation
John KR
Commons
Frederick Halsey
New York
Industrial Department
Grover Cleveland
Hanne
Mosely
John R. Commons
Eight-Hour Movement Debated by Industry Leaders
A New York statistician favors the eight hour day as boosting efficiency and intellect. Lewis Nixon argues employers are also workers and urges mutual pay or hour concessions. Theodore Harburg notes moral gains from shorter hours but warns against abrupt cuts. gradual steps over years preferred. George Barbour cautions universal adoption to avoid uneven impact. the meeting adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Frederick Halsey
American Machinist
Mrr
Mr. Halsey
Arvenblehop Treland
Samuel Gompers
Alfred Mosely
James O'Connell
International Assaviation
Henry White
United Garment Workers of America
Geselon
George Gunton
Gunton
A. F. Weber
New York
Bureau of
Libor
Thas
Tno
Lewis Nixon
American Ship Building Company
America
Theodore F. Harburg
American Economic Association
George H. Barbour
Detroit
National Association of Manufacturers
Store order law deemed unconstitutional by Dauphin court
Dauphin county court, in an opinion by Judge Simonton, ruled that the store order tax act is unconstitutional. Cases including Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co found no store orders to justify the 25 percent tax on face value. The decision cites penalties for exercising legal rights and notes the act, backed by United Mine Workers, is invalid.
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United Mine Workers
Hearing on Immigrant Restriction Bill in Senate
Senate immigration committee held a hearing on the restriction bill. Goodwin Brown urged deportation of aliens who become public charges within two years and proposed an amendment. Immigration Bureau Commissioner Sargent defended a $3 head tax, and Commissioner Williams urged Millis Island regulation and sale of jiggners at stations. Another hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Senate Committee On Immigration
Senate
Goodwin Brown
New York State
Lunacy Commission
Sargent
Immigration Bureau
Williams
New York
Millis Island
Bjornson Birthday Celebrated with National Gala
The seventieth birthday of Bjornstjerne Bjornson was marked with decorations and congratulatory messages from Denmark. A gala performance at the National Theater was planned with a torch light procession of students in his honor.
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Bjornstjerne Bjornson
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Charter Revocation Sought for Chickies Iron and Core Wago Firms
Exclusive wire reports from Harrisburg that Down-Attorney Chinen Bikin filed a petition in Dauphin County Court seeking a writ to revoke the charters of Chickies Iron Co of Chickies and Core Wago Tron Co of Middletown, both having ceased operations.
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Chinen Bikin
Dauphin County Cpurt
Fue Wieranda
Chickies Iron, Company
Chickies
Corewago Tron Company
Middletown
Governor Sets New Execution Dates
Governor Blopo fixes February 3 for the executions of Sumpel Greyson of Borka County and Frank Dudush of Armptrang County as reported by Exclusive Wire via The Associated Press Harrisburg edition.
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Fic
Blopo Ba- Jay Fixeod
Sumpel Greyson
Borka
Frank Dudush
Armptrang
Burglar Van Buskirk Sought. Reward Placed
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Stroudsburg Pa on December 1 reports burglar Daniel Van Buskirk remains at large after a daytime break in with Charles Grether. A ten dollar reward is offered for his capture. No clear clue on how the loaded revolver was obtained. Night Watchman William Reinhart, prominent in escapes, has left the jail for Philadelphia.
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Scranton Tribune
Stroudsburg
Daniel Viaantuekirk
Talil
Charles Grether
Grether
Turney Barn
Seveen
Senate Debates Immigration Bill Amid Amendments and Protests
The Senate debated the immigration bill and adopted several amendments. Discussions covered barring some admitted aliens, inspecting those who filed citizenship declarations, and allowing skilled labor import if needed. A two year deportation delay for public charges was approved with health-related clauses.
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Action on Tunnel Postponed by City Board
The city board postponed action on the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise until next Tuesday after a brief session. The decision was made following a short discussion amid ongoing negotiations with local authorities.
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New York
Dew
Pennsylvania Tunnel
Pension Granted to Willidun Johns in Her Treat
Washington reports a pension has been granted to Willidun Johns of Her Treat. The amount and specific program are not legible in the excerpt, but the action confirms ongoing federal support for veterans or dependents.
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Willidun Johns
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Nearby
Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with likely snow in Perth area at night. Thursday will see variable winds shifting to south to southwest and remaining fresh.
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Pennsylvania
Perth
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