Coburn Disagrees on Arsenal Valuation at $25000
The board of appraisers fixed the arsenal grounds value at 134 0 with Coburn dissenting, asserting the buildings could push the total to 250 000. War Dept aims to sell to fund an army post and support Winona Technical School bids, with 76 acres and uncertain building worth.
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Coburn
Arsenal
War Department
Winona Technical School
Indianapolis
Arsenal Grounds
Technical School
Arsenal Grounds valued at $154000 by majority panel
Three appraisers fix the Indianapolis arsenal grounds at 154000 with bid terms for sale by Secretary of War. General Coburn dissents arguing the site could fetch at least 250000 due to railroad access, manufacturing potential, and remaining building value. notes surrounding subdivision and use.
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Elihu Root
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
Arsenal Grounds
Secretary of War
Arsenal
Belt Road
Page & Col Id
Eight Hour Measure Debate Stirred by Shipbuilders
Controversy swirls over a proposed federal eight hour law with serious charges leveled against shipbuilders. Labor leaders quickly deny the accusations and defend their positions amid public scrutiny.
Senate Labor Panel Debates Eight Hour Bill
Washington December session hears from James O Connell and Frank Morrison on the eight hour bill. Gompers denounces charges of tampering at Cramp yard while Payson and Mull relive warship tensions. Bills seek $1,000,000 foot mouth disease funds and a Canada US reciprocal coal deal.
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Senate Committee On Education and Labor
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
J. H. Mull
Cramps’ Shipyard
Philadelphia
Alabama
Thomas
Cramps’ Yard
O’connell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Navy
Herbert
House of Representatives
L. E. Payson
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Newport News
Illinois
Hie
United States
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
Payson
Republic
Gompers
Mull
International Association of Machiniste
Cramp
Major Carson
Carson
Mr. Gompers
Cramps
New England
Appropriations Committee
McCall
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Canada
Wilcox
Hawaii
Honolulu
Committee On Public Buildings and Rounds
Mercer
Department of Justice
National Law Library
House Clears Calendar of Private Pension Bills
In Washington on December 12 the House devoted the day to private pension bills and cleared the calendar, passing 173 measures. The proceedings focused on advancing private pension legislation.
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Washington
House
Unsuccessful Start To Pacific Cable Laying In San Francisco
The Silvertown carrying the Pacific cable failed to complete the shore end lay today due to a strong unfavorable tide. The ship floated idle in San Francisco Bay as workers battled conditions. Clarence H Mackay suffered a chin injury when the hawser snapped upward during a final pull, with several others struck or momentarily knocked unconscious.
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San Francisco
Silvertown
San Francisco Bay
Clarence Mackay
George W. McNear
Frank Hotaling
New York
George Frazer
Collapse of Consolidated Lake Superior shares shakes market
Philadelphia dispatch reports three pivotal developments in the company collapse. Directors accept President F S Lewis resignation and defer the last quarterly dividend. a $1 million loan is arranged. Stock dives with preferred at 334 and common at 6 as the firm’s stringency and unfinished upgrades cloud its finances.
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Consolidated Lake Superior Company
The
Stock Exchange
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Lewis
E. V. Douglass
Lake Superior
Common
Sault Ste. Marie
H. Clergue
Intercolonial Railway
Representatives Oppose Tariff Revision In Special Session
Mr. Hemenway writes that representatives are against a tariff revision and urges Congress to leave schedules alone, arguing that prosperity would reign if the current system is maintained.
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Mr. Hemenway
Congress
New Effort for Heanly Siessrs Watson and Beveridge to See the President
Washington notes discuss no extra session for Congress likely this winter. Indiana members expect adjournment around Dec 18 to 20 with holidays. Hemenway urges restraint on tariff changes, arguing stability supports prosperity and that a perfect tariff bill is unlikely. Crumpacker receives Porto Rican gift hat. Watson to join Navy Academy board visit in June. Beveridge family interest noted. statehood debate draws wide attention as letters pour in.
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Washington
Congress
Indiana
Hemenway
Crumpacker
Commissioner de Gateau
House
Senate
Watson
Naval Academy
Mr. Hernly
Beveridge
Castro Seeks Arbitration Amid Venezuelan Crisis
London reports show President Castro requesting arbitration while Venezuela defends Caracas and Laguayra against a coast blockade. Britain disavows sinking a Venezuelan warship as German and British forces near Puerto Cabello threaten bombardment.
Castro Would Arbitrate With Britain and Germany
A Caracas cable reports Venezuela asks Bowen to propose arbitration with Britain and Germany over damages to their subjects in the civil war. Hay authorizes Bowen to press arbitration, with Bowen acting for Venezuela, while Britain and Germany show little hope for a peaceful settlement and other nations may claim.
Peace Talks Falter as Brokers Fail to Bring Accord
Minister Bowen forwards Castro's proposal and offers to mediate if a chance is given. Neither European power likely to accept arbitration, leaving little hope for a peaceful settlement.
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Bowen
Castro
Britain's Attitude Outlined By Foreign Minister
Excitement at Puerto Cabello as foreigners seek refuge on war vessels. Germany would accept arbitration, Moody said after a meeting. The government will not send warships to Venezuelan waters for now. US vessels remain nearby but their presence is not deemed necessary.
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Germany
Moody
Venezuelan
United States
Venezuela
Castro Alarmed as Arbitration Sought in Caribbean Crisis
Caracas reports that Venezuela has asked United States Minister Bowen to arbitrate with Great Britain and Germany. The English telephone office is seized and coal deposits plus British rail cars moved to Caracas to hinder rail transport of allied troops. Castro government enacts militia enrollment for men 18 to 50 and tensions mount as Bowen negotiates prisoner releases and aims to avert war.
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United States
Bowen
Great Britain
Germany
Navy Yard
Laguayra
General Ferrera
Mounteia
Federal District
Castro
Bower
Legation
Russell
Tration
Ce Ae
Berlin
London
State Department
Washington
Puerto Cabello
Defense preparations intensify on height fortresses
At Laguyra on December 12 the defense ramped up at key positions on the heights behind the town. Powder deposits at Lavigna and San Carlos fortresses have been removed. Large patriotic demonstrations occur and many willing to bear arms offer services. The harbor corporation has been removed.
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Laguayra
Lavigna
San Carlos
Great Britain and Germany in Venezuela debt dispute
The Republic reports a Washington explanation that Britain and Germany may collect debts owed to their subjects in Venezuela but will not violate the Monroe doctrine. President Castro is seen as a dictator facing earthquakes, revolutions, and economic crises, with the United States willing to act as mediator without yielding to indefinite reprisals.
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Republic
Washington
Unitations
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
United States
Castro
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