Heath Nob 10 Resign Continue As Secretary Of National Committee
Indianapolis Journal reports Perry Heath will not resign as secretary of the Republican National Committee before its December 11 meeting to fix the convention place and time. Senator Hanna opposes forcing resignation now, citing administration concerns and personal regard. The piece notes potential reorganization at the June convention with Harry New to replace Heath and discusses related posts and postal affairs.
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Indianapolis Journal
Ashington
Perry
Heath
Republican National Committee
Hanna
National Committee
Post Department
Bristow
Tke Perfecu
Mr. Heath
Te Bational
Harry New
Indianapolis
Mr. Path
British Ambassador Durand Presents Credentials at White House
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, new British ambassador to the United States, was formally received by President Roosevelt at the White House. Col. Thomas Symons escorted him. Durand presented credentials in the Blue Room amid cordial exchanges and tributes to his predecessor Sir Michael Herbert. The envoy pledged to foster goodwill and shared hopes for harmonious progress between nations.
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Washington
Henry Mortimer Durand
Michael Henry Herbert
Great Britain
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Thomas Symons
Loeb
Durand
Sir Henry
Michael Herbert
Homestead
Homestead Works
Howard Axle
Mesta Machine Company
West Homestead
American Bridge Company
New York
Building Trades |Cence Association
Iron Workers
United States Potters’ Association
East Liverpool
Trenton
N. J
Chicago
More Cruisers Needed for Navy General Staff Plan
Washington Dec. 2 The annual report by Admiral H C Taylor urges creation of a general staff, appointment of two vice admirals for Asiatic and North Atlantic stations, more officers and ships, and an expanded cruiser force. It backs eight Caribbean squadron ships, a reserve coast squadron, eight vessels like San Francisco, and new ships for European and Asiatic stations. Desertion rates are discussed, with causes cited and hope for gradual decline through improved conditions and rewards.
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Washington
H. C. Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Asiatic
North Atlantic
Caribbean
West Indies
Taylor
Wilihaie
San Francisco
Admiral Taylor
Admiral Evans
Philippines
Olongapo
Big Bay
Department
Cotton Prices Surge on New York and New Orleans Trading
Brokers in New York and New Orleans sparked tumult on the cotton exchanges as prices moved irregularly yet remained buoyant. The Census Bureau report caused initial confusion but trading stayed active with large volumes and a steady close.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Census Bureau
Bull
Census shows cotton ginned from 1903 to Nov 14
Census Bureau report tallies 7,070,437 total commercial cotton bales ginned since 1903 up to Nov 14, including 4,519,332 square bales 510,550 round bales and 40,556 sea-island bales. There were 29,506 gunneries operating this season through Nov 14.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
Dowie Straits Over Trade Checks In Zion
The Zion community faced a cash crisis as Receiver Currier refused to accept trade checks for purchases, despite some residents lacking ready money. Clerks and managers were informed, triggering panic among Dowie’s followers whose only assets were the trade checks and raising questions about support for those affected in the coming week.
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Currier
Clendenin
Zion
Wen
Dowle
Trial of Daniel Myers Alleged To Have Manipulated Checks
Daniel Myers of Benton, Myers & Co. faced grand larceny charges in New York as trials opened. Indicted with William Hahn, ex Ohio insurance and banking official, the case centers on a $9,500 manipulation tied to a fire insurance firm nearing receivership. Prosecution alleges false captain statements aided by bank account tampering left the company with $600,000 liabilities against $200,000 tangible assets when placed in receivership May 7, 1911. Six jurors were chosen as proceedings paused for further action.
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New York
Daniel Myers
Benton, Myers & Co
Cleveland
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Goft
Myers
William M. Hahn
Ohio
State Insurance Department
Hanover National Bank
American Exchange National Bank
State Bank
Mansfield
Consolidated Lake
Jor Comany
Jadelphia
Speyer & Co
Frank C. Helm
Alaska
John J. Laughlin
Buffalo
Laughlin
Helm
Valdes
Daniel Leroy Dresser
Dresser
John W. Young
United States Shipbuilding Company
O. W. Coffin
Seward V. Coffin
Middletown
Conn
Coffin
Seward WY
Warner Seeks Governorship in Republican Bid
CHICAGO December 2 Congressman Vespa sian Warner formally announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. His action joins at least six men in active campaigns for the high office. Warner sent a letter to the Pratt county party chairman outlining his bid and supported resolutions.
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Chicago
Vespasian Warner
Warner
Pratt Canety Senet
Moores to Probe City Graft Charges in Omaha
Omaha mayor Frank E Moores declares investigation into graft by city officials. He first summons City Poundmaster McLaughlin and accuses him of taking payments for duties not performed. He will also review bills from garbage haulers he says were excessive and paid without proper authority.
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F. Laist
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Laist
J. Bowden
Rankin & Kellogg
E. Griner
Portland
Ind
Land Office
Fairbanks
Omaha
Neb
Frank E. Moores
McLaughlin
Italian Duke Extends Telegram Of Congratulations
The Duke of Aosta heir to the Italian throne and the Duchess sent a telegram to Ambassador Meyer congratulating him on the occasion referenced in the dispatch.
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Rome
Duke of
Aosta
Italy
Meyer
Labor Strikes and Plant Restorations Hit U S Mills
Trade and labor moves sweep through major U S plants as wages cut at 5 to 10 percent in wire mills affect 100 workers. Streetcar heat failures trigger a Charlotte strike while Miners, steel and oil concerns report resumed work, wage cuts, or consolidations across Pittsburgh, Marquette, Wakefield, and Nova Scotia.
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United States Steel Company
Charlotte
N. C
Maryland Coal Company
New York
Westinghouse Electric Company
East Pittsburg
National Biscuit Company
Chicago
Standard Chain Company
Braddock
Spring Hill
Nova Scotia
Belgo-American Drilling Trust
Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Company
Salt Creek
Natrona County
Wyoming
Casper
Pittsburg Steel Company
Monessen
Leake Shore Engine
Marquette
Mich
Uth Shore Road
Sheet Steel Workers
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
First National Bank of Allegheny
New Orleans Board of Trade
Maritime Exchange
Maritime Board
New Orleans
Street Railway
Pittsburg Railways Company
Callery
No. 2 Northern
H. C. Frick Coal Company
United States Steel Corporation
Reading Company
Reading
Trinity College Upholds Bassett After Resignation Refusal
Trustees vote 18 to 7 to reject Prof John S Bassett's resignation over his views on social equality and academic liberty. They defend tolerance and independence of thought while noting Bassett does not teach social equality. Editor Josephus Niels’s paper facing student protest with effigy on campus.
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Raleigh
N. C
Trinity College
Bassett
John S. Bassett
Nut
Trut
Baasett
T. F. Marr
J. H. Southgrate
Josephus Niels
The
News and Observer
Confesses Murder by Letter in New York Claim
Police Captain Reynolds, ex Brooklyn Detective Bureau chief, said he received a letter from an Auburn Prison convict claiming a fellow inmate confessed to Latimer’s Brooklyn murder on July 1. The note, dated December 2, adds no further identifying details or corroboration.
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New York
Reynolds
Brooklyn Detective Bureau
Auburn Prison
Albert C. Latimer
Brooklyn
Insane Salvadoran Heir Barred From Landing in San Francisco
Immigration Inspector De La Torre barred Fernando Gallegos, son of Salvador Gallegos a wealthy Central American coffee planter and former minister, from landing on the City of Para from Panama. He wished sanatorium treatment. law forbids landing of insane persons. Salvador Gallegos and his attendant brother were deported. appeals planned through Salvadoran and U.S. authorities.
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San Francisco
A. de la Torre, Jr
Pacific Mail
City of Para
Panama
Fernando Gallegos
Salvador Gallegos
Salvador
Washington
Berlin
Gallegos
de la Torre
United States
Lfe
Immigration North
Roosevelt
Central America
MACHINE PICKING POULTRY
An article details a new poultry picker touted as a sanitary, efficient device. A fowl rests on a sliding table under fingered blades as the operator moves the table to expose and remove feathers, promising relief from the difficulties of hand picking for large operations.
Are Expected to Plead Guilty and Testify Against Grand Rapids Bribe Receivers
Authorities expect two defendants to plead guilty and testify against others charged in a Grand Rapids corruption case. Prosecutors allege bribes involving city contracts and kickbacks. The plea likely outlines cooperation to convict remaining principals.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
John McDonald
McDonald
Jo Donovan
Clark E. Slocum
John McLachlan
Reyner Stonehouse
Corey P. Bissell
Board of Works
Lozier
Johnson
Seventh Ward
Lant K. Salsh
Ellen
Salsbury
Council
Sake
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