Britain protests Panama bill seeks Hague arbitration
Great Britain filed a formal protest against the Panama canal bill arguing it breaches the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and suggests arbitration at the Hague if no other settlement is found. Sir Edward Grey notes toll exemptions for American ships and possible expansion to ships of all nations, with treaty limits and Senate approval ahead.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Great Britain
Knox
Sir Edward Grey
Bryce
the Hague
Grey
United States
Senate
The
Hague
Weper House
United States Eee
London
Panama Canal
Pall Mall Gazette
Edward Grey
Westminster Gazette
Prohpesy
New York
United States Senate
Bodies found in St Croix river linked to Lakeland skaters
From Hudson Wisconsin Associated Press: Avl Tilseth and his wife were found by searchers on the St Croix river after leaving Hudson for Lakeland late Sunday night. They were in the river channel, the wife’s hair frozen to the man, keeping the pair from washing away.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cerbere
France
Gave
Catalonia
Hudson, Wis
Des
Tilseth
Lakeland
St. Croix River
Webber repudiates Rosenthal murder testimony
New York December 16 Bridpie Webber one of four informers whose testimony convicted Lieut Charles Becker and the four gunmen returns from tavana and issues a statement repudiating much of his witness stand story He denies any plot to murder Rosenthal claiming the Metropole visit aimed to frighten the gambler but two gunmen drank and the fatal shooting occurred Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss says he is amazed by the new account noting it would have altered the trial if he had knownWebber’s change prompted surprise from Moss who supervised the earlier testimony.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Bridpie
Webber
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Tavana
Rosenthal
Grand Jury Names of Witnesses in Trust Co Case
Cincinnati December 16 grand jury proceedings on the old Cincinnati Trust Co led by president George B Cox began with opening witness testimony. Prosecuting Attorney Pogue refused to reveal witness names, but it is said organizers Hiram Johnson and J S Ford of Ford Johnson chair Co, now in receivership, were among those to be summoned along with other loan recipients.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Trust Company
George B. Cox
Pogue
Hiram
W. Johnson
J. S. Ford
Ford &Johnson Chair Company
Close Call on Ohio River Towboat Harry Siven
A large towboat Harry Siven carrying empty barges for Pittsburg suffered steering trouble near Boggs Island above Bellaire. It rammed a bar causing its wheel to break in two and drifted downstream until assistance from Frank Tyler and Charles Brown arrived. A Pittsburgh carpentry force repaired the wheel by afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Harry Siven
Boggs Island
Bellaire
Frank Tyler
Charles Brown
Pittstburg
Estate of Bishop Hoffman Bequeathed for Churches
The will of the late Bishop S. Hoffman probated in Philadelphia allocates most of his estate, valued at over $100,000, to a trust fund for founding Reformed Episcopal churches. It also provides for Reform ed Episcopal publications and supports churches and missions in India.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Philadelphia
4. S. Hoffman
Reformed Suinciisl Church
India
Fire destroys large frame building in Martin's Ferry
A blaze in the business district left Leroy Smith's grocery and general store and three upper apartments gutted. The stock valued at 12 000 was insured for 4 009. Three families plus two households were rendered homeless, about 18 900 in total losses. Firemen fought the flames for an hour after discovery shortly before 6 PM. Local families included David Johns with three children George Mithorn with two, and Patrick Stanton with five people.
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Leroy Smith
Martin's Ferry
Martin’s Ferry
David Johns
George Mithorn
Smith
L. R. Smith & Co
Senate campaign fund inquiry to resume in December
Washington reports the Senate campaign fund inquiry will resume around December 7 with Hearst set to testify. It is alleged Standard Oil activities, illustrated by Archbold correspondence disclosed by William R Hearst, will anchor the opening hearing and former Senator Foraker of Ohio will testify as well.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Senate Campaign Fund
Standard Oil Company
Archbold
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Foraker
Ohio
Standard Oil
The Morgan Influence Shapes New York Banking Inquiry
The Probe records in New York on December 10 detail how The Morgan Influence underpins the House money trust investigation. Walter S Frew, president of the New York Clearing House, faced tough questions from Samuel Untermyer, seeking admission on the bankers trust company's rapidly rising deposits and its relation to the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
House Money Trust
Walter Gr. Frew
New York Clearing House
Samuel Unter
Ameyer
Unetermeyer
Frew
Bankers Trust Copany
British battleship Centurion sinks unknown steamer near Davenport
The Centurion collided with and sunk an unidentified steamer off Davenport port in England. The British battleship sustained bow damage and began returning to port as rescue and salvage measures were organized.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Davenport
Eng
Centurion
Morgan influence cited in bank trust control
The text notes a rise from 5,000,000 in 1903 to 168,900,000 at present due to J. P. Morgan & Co. Mr. Frew did not understand what a Morgan institution meant but said three voting trust holders guiding the bank trust company were connected with Mr. Morgan.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
Frew
Morgan
Bankera Trust Company
Roosevelt thanks contributors at Progressive party gathering
In Chicago at the La Salle Hotel the Progressive conference opened with Senator Dixon’s brief remarks, followed by Col. Roosevelt. He paused from his keynote to acknowledge fund contributors William Flinn, George W. Perkins, Frank A. Munsey, and C. S. Burd, praising their support and his association with them as he stated no one will ever have to investigate his knowledge of the contributions. The moment drew cheers.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
Progressive Party
la Salle Hotel
Senator Dixon
Col
Roosevelt
William Flinn
George W. Perkins
Frank A. Munsey
C.S. . Burd
Allegations Made by Bellaire Woman At Reform School
Bellaire woman charges cruelty at the State Reform School in Lancaster Ohio with letters from Cleveland and Bellaire youths supporting claims. Her son, aged 13, suffered injuries including a star paddle beating and head injuries, while descriptions of hunger and harsh discipline are cited. Attorney Frank OBrien will present the sworn statements to Governor Harmon as investigations may be pursued by the Ohio legislature and state board.
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Columbus
Frank O’brien
Bellaire
Harmon
State Reform School
Lancaster
Reform School
Cleveland
Cleveland Institution
Pellaire
Snard
Guild In Defense
John G. Schalbly
State Board of Administration
Ohio
Cox
Harmen’ Hy
Ohta Atate
Kerr
Messrs
Lyons
Burgoyne
Grimes
Jefferson Building
W. A. McDougal
Bowling Green
Ringer
Garfield
Lincoln
J. W. Buchanan
Steubenville Elec. Co
Z. L. Travis
Bentley Jones
R. L. Ervin
Lora B. Childs
Mason Regulator Co
Tri-State Ry. & Elec. Co
Smith & Ferris
Ohio Plaster & Supply Co
Sun Hill Coal Co
Tri-State Gas Co
Stethenville Hd
Steubenville Coal & Mining Co
Hutton Delivry
H.W. McDonald
A. A. Clarx
George Rovd
Petroleum Supply Co
Y M C A board meeting discusses work and duties
A fifty member group met at the Y M C A building to discuss phases of association work and improving volunteer duties. Speakers urged business leaders to train boys morally and religiously, stressing personal contact and community reach beyond the building.
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Young Men's Christian Association
E. J. Hart
Cleveland
A. B. Paul
Columbus
H. H. Wintringer
Carl.Smith
H. D. Westfall
Steubenville
Young Men’s Christian Association
Certai
Belie
Paul
Hart
God
Christ
Night of Barber Respect at Quinn A M E Church
The Barbers Evening at Quinn A M E Church featured Rev Dr F G Snelson delivering a sermon to Steubenville barbers and others from East Liverpool. He praised the barber profession, noted biblical links to barbering, and urged thorough home life and Christian faith, with references to ancient Egypt and Archimedes.
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Quinn A. M. E
F. G. Snelon
Steuben
Steubenville
Egypt
Archimedes
Grand Jury Probing County Fee System May Expand
Few witnesses testified in the election probe over two days as Attorney General Hogan prepares to arrive for a conference with Prosecuting Attorney Paisley. Rumors say the inquiry could widen to examine county office fee practices while the jury’s work appears to wind toward a final report before january.
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Hogan
Cincinnati
Paisley
Warruths
National Exchange Bank
John Wech
Gettise
Yeterday
The
Gazette
Francis
Herald- Star
Washington
Martin’s Ferry
Grand Jury
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court House
H. H. McFadden
Clayton Expects End of Prosecution Evidence This Week
Representative Henry D. Clayton, chairing the House managers in Judge Robert W. Archbald's impeachment, said he expected to finish presenting prosecution evidence by week's end. Senate members believed all evidence would not be completed until early January.
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Herald-Star
Washington
Henry D. Clayton
House
Robert W. Archbald
Senate
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