Gage to retire as Treasury secretary amid cabinet reshuffle
Washington reports indicate Treasury Secretary Gage plans to resign with his written notice in the President’s hands. Myron Herrick of Cleveland and Governor Taft are discussed as possible successors, while talk centers on Hay’s replacement and the War portfolio with Root or Taft in consideration.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio
Gage
Hay
Senate
Mr. Root
Root
Payne Named Postmaster General Arrives in Milwaukee
Henry C Payne newly named postmaster general arrives in Milwaukee with Mrs Payne. He declines to discuss policy, says the portfolio came through President Roosevelt, and indicates he will leave for Washington by early January. He denies plans to succeed M A Hanna, calling rumors of friction with Hanna and the President nonsense.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Henry C. Payne
Payne
Lst
Roosevelt
McKinley
M. A. Hanna
United States
Hanna
Newfoundland Governor Hails Marconi At Luncheon
Governor Boyle hosted a large luncheon in St Johns to honor Guglielmo Marconi. He praised the inventor’s work since arrival in the colony and discussed wireless telegraphy as a future low cost, global communications method that could reduce reliance on submarine cables and their high costs.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Boyle
Newfoundland
Mareconi
Marconi
Marcon
Les
Telegraph Rates Forecast Doubled Downward
The writer argues land costs could drop at least twentyfold with a wireless system. Present rates are four cents per word, and the author predicts a future reduction to one cent or even less as wireless technology eliminates wire overhead.
Lone Robber Hits Springdale Bank in 7000 Cash Heist
A lone robber robbed the Springdale bank ten miles from Fayetteville at noon. He demanded all the money from the assistant cashier as a citizen, entering the bank, was forced to raise his hands. About 7000 dollars were taken before the assailant fled in a buggy toward the hills with police in pursuit and bloodhounds on the trail.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Springdale
Prosecutions Stopped in Mississippi Insurance Case
Jackson Miss Dec 19 The dismissal of anti trust proceedings against Mississippi insurers by Attorney General McClurg ends all anti trust actions in state courts and likely halts Cox law prosecutions until amendments to strengthen them. The Nash era began the case, thirty one companies named in the original quo warranto, all wing members of the Southern Tariff Association, have withdrawn from Mississippi business.
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Jackson
Miss
McClurg
Mississippi
Nash
Southern Tariff Association
Whic
Eissippi
Gage Urges Banking Reform and Mixed Currency
NEW YORK December 19 Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage spoke at the New York State Bankers Association banquet urging coalition among banks into a central institution and reform of the currency system. Ex Speaker Reed supported a mixed currency while warning against government bonds.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
New York State Bankers’ Association
Waldorf Astoria
George F. Baker
First National Bank
Gage
Thomas B. Reed
Donald Sage MacKay
Henry E. Howland
Amos Parker Wilder
Department of Life Improvement
Congress
Mr. Gage
Grant
Cleveland
John Sherman
God
Disaster and deaths witnessed in multiple city incidents
Across several towns on December 19, a mine explosion and related accidents caused extensive damage and several fatalities. In Joplin and Gold Hill, workers were killed or badly hurt, with others injured in falls and premature blasts. A Charlotte mine incident left a man dead and another badly injured, while a Jackson house fire claimed a wife and child.
Honorary Vice Admiral Rank Proposed for Sampson Schley Clark
In Washington today Representative Pearre introduced a bill to revive the vice admiral grade and appoint Sampson Schley and Clark to it. A Senate bill by Mr Penrose aims to promote the same three officers. Objections to Admiral Dewey findings will be filed tomorrow morning as the battle of Santiago figures in dispute. Secretary Long replies to a protest by Schley seeking oral argument against such protest.
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Washington
Pearre
Maryland
William T. Sampson
Winfield Scott Schley
Charles E. Clark
Pearce
Schley
Sampson
Clark
Oregon
Senate
Penrose
Navy
The
Theall
Stayton
W. T. Sampson
Navy Department
Lemly
Admiral Dewey
Long
Admiral Schley
Santiago Bay
Court of Inquiry
Rayner
Advocate Lemly
Hanna
Department
Santiago
Deadly headon rail crash in California with multiple injuries
North and south bound Southern Pacific trains collided near Uplands. Fireman Garland died, a baggage man and a messenger were killed. About 25 were injured, many in the northbound smoking car. Fire destroyed cars and baggage. loss around 40000 dollars. Engineer Coffey blamed for not waiting at a siding as ordered.
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San Francisco
This City
Los Angeles
Uplands
A. Phelps
Messenger
Wells, Fargo & Co
Garland
Thurber
John Jordan
Rochester
N. Y
George Meaker
Bradford
Wakefield
Hiram
Charles Wasson
Tranquility, CO
Gertrude Stewart
Beller
Col
Coffey
Southern Pacific
Agler
R. Koehler
Oregon
J. R. Lewis
Carson & Colorado
Wells-Fargo
Horrific Jones Laughlin explosion kills ten at Pittsburg furnace
Ten workers died and four were seriously injured in a gas explosion at the Jones & Laughlin Soho furnace in Pittsburg. The blast, caused by a molten metal mishap, sent flames and debris over a platform eighty five feet high, while bystanders and a passing streetcar faced flying embers and falling ore.
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Pittsburg
Soho
Jones & Laughlin, Limited
Second Avenue
Brady Street
Joseph Frankovitch
Joseph Sisual
Michael Gasdovicz
Hungary
Andrew Sucs
Michael Mezo
John Kochanko
George Strenko
John Yentz
John Sabo
George Welligo
John Trolosky
Barrow
Homestead Division
Senator Sewell in Critical Condition in Camden
United States Senator William J. Sewell remains critically ill in Camden New Jersey with his family fearing death soon as physicians stay constant at his bedside. His long illness includes prior breakdown from overwork and complications after returning from Europe. He recently spent time in Asheville North Carolina before coming back to Camden.
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Camden
N. J
United States
William J. Sewell
Senator Sewell
Europe
Asheville
N. C
Sewell
Alger Critically Ill From Gall Stone Attack
Gen. R. A. Alger former secretary of war is gravely ill with gall stones in Detroit on December 19. A physician panel ruled that unless there is notable improvement by tomorrow an operation would be performed to remove the obstruction. Dr. W. H. Longyear noted the patient was comfortable late in the day and cautioned that condition could worsen if he does not improve overnight. He described the case as critical but not dangerous at the moment.
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Second Avenue
Frankovitch
J. B. Laughlin
Cer
B. J. Haywood
Houston
Mercer
Essely
Detroit
R. A. Alger
Alger
Fairbanks
Committee On Committees
Senate
Indianapolis
Denison
Senator Berry Injured In Ice Fall In Newberg
United States Senator J. H. Berry of Arkansas was badly injured in Newberg when his crutch slipped on ice on the platform. He fell forward onto a couch and struck the stump of his leg on an iron weather strip, injuring his hip joint. Doctors fear a possible fracture given his age. he was transported to the Laclede Hotel for care after telegraphic medical aid was summoned.
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Lebanon
United States
J. H. Berry
Arkansas
Bentonville
Newberg
Senator Berry
Laclede
Admiral Sampson’s Condition Unchanged Reports Say
A representative of the Associated Press visited Admiral Sampson’s residence and learned his condition remains unchanged. The illness is not alarming, he is not bedbound, and he moves about the house. He attended the family dinner table last night.
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Washington
Associated Press
Admiral Sampson
Kansas Mystery in Parson’s killings shocks town
In Parson’s Kansas the bodies of Col John F Bull and his wife Carrie were found in their locked new home with fatal stab wounds. Col Bull, a Civil War veteran and real estate dealer, was last seen Tuesday night. Evidence suggests murder rather than suicide or accident as a pocketknife lay near Col Bull and blood was found near Mrs Bull.
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Parsons
Kan
John F. Bull
Carrie
Colonel Bull
Favorable Action Nominates A. O. Marsh Pension Agent
Judge A O Marsh of Winchester is nominated and confirmed the same day as pension agent for Indianapolis succeeding Jacob D Leighty whose term ends January 1. Senator Fairbanks recovering at bed but hopes to return home. Wishard’s solicitor post to go to Aldrich after holidays. Baker nomination to circuit court not yet confirmed due to holiday adjournment and labor protests.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
A. O. Marsh
Winchester
United States
Indianapolis
Jacob D. Leighty
Senate
Congress
Senate Committee On Pensions
Gallinger
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Francis B. Baker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Bacon
Indiana
Central Labor Union
Judiciary Committee
Albert W. Wishard
Internal Revenue
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Finance Committee
New York
Wishard
Appointments and Nominations Sent to Senate
The President sent multiple nominations to the Senate including Rufus H. Ellwell for collector in Portsmouth New Hampshire, James O. Lyford for naval officer in Boston and Charlestown, George H. Hamblett as United States attorney for New Hampshire, James W. Raynolds as secretary of the Territory of New Mexico, A. O. Marsh pension agent in Indianapolis, Fred W. Daniels register at Buffalo Wyoming, Norman Hutchinson secretary of the legation in Santiago de Chile, plus Indiana candidates D. M. A. Williams Fowler J. G. Dunbar Hartford City W. A. Laporte T. Dunning Monticello W. Masters Seymour and Crossland of Joseph Missouri to a deeds post in Colombia.
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Washington
Senate
Rufus H. Ellwell
Portsmouth
N. BL
James O. Lyford
Boston
Charlestown
George H. Hamblett
United States
District of New Hampshire
James W. Raynolds
Territory of
New Mexico
A. O. Marsh
Indianapolis
Fred W. Daniels
the Land Office
Buffalo
Wyo
Norman Hutchinson
California
Santiago de Chile
White House
Indiana Cianeteres
D. M. A. Williams
Fowler
J. G. Dunbar
Greencastle
A. F
Hartford City
W. A. As Laporte
T. Dunning
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Herrick
Hay Desirous
Reet Muay
State Department
MR. Payne
Marconi System
Missouri Bank
Capes
Bankers
the Treasury
T. B. Reed
Papa
Santa
Charlotte
Ross Russell
Union
Gold Hill
Joplin
Avery Breedon
Claremore
I. T
Richard Drumbeck
Siena
Perry Base
Jackson, Miss
Henry Davis
Schley and Clark
House
Dewey
Tex
W. R. Gaines
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Chocotah
Gaines
Charles Koch
Koch
Pittsburg, Bessemer & Lake Erie Road
Sharon
Pittsburg, Bessemer & Lake Erie
Frank Davy
George Mahoney
Elizabeth Haywood
Mer
Jones & Laughlins
Garded
Alger U1
Kansas
Judge Baker
Senator Aldrich
Senator Fairbanks
Nex
Junior Republic
Annapolis Junction
Junior Reepublic
Catenin
Itimore
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