Penfield Defends State Dept over Bailey Charges in Senate
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington July 2 William L Penfield solicitor of the State Department issued a statement outlining the origin of the Bailey dispute. He says Bailey falsely accused him of withholding an office copy of a contract and asserts theMexican case involved proper procedures and respect for justice. Penfield details interactions with General Clayton and Secretary Hay and notes Bailey’s attempts to remove Clayton. He declares Bailey’s charge untrue and defends the department’s handling of the matter.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
William L. Penfield
State Department
Senator Bailey
Bielenberg
Scott
Supreme Court of Mexico
Bailey
Clayton
Supreme Court
Court of
Dr. Scott
Batley
Senate
Hay
Scott-Bielenberg
Ambassador Clayton
Solicitor’s Office
General Clayton
Senator Kley
Clay
Department
Ted
State Department actions over ambassador's communications dispute
The State Department appears to have acted against the American ambassador for failing to convey full instructions to Mexican authorities. Debate concerns whether to require General Clayton to report the omitted portion, with Senator Bailey expressing strong hostility and threats linked to disputes with Senator Beveridge amid tense exchanges and personal barbs.
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State Department
Senate
Clayton
Bailey
Hay
Batley
Beveridge
War College Board Formed Plans for New Vessels
General Miles announces a detailed war college board with officers from high ranks including Maj. Gen. S. B. M. Young Brig. Gens. William H. Carter Tasker H. Bliss and Maj. Henry A. Greene. Ex officio members include Brig. Gen. George L. Gillespie Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell Col. Wallace F. Randolph and Col. Albert L. Mills. The board is to convene in Washington on the 21st.
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Washington
Miles
Army
Secretary of War
War College Board
S. B. M. Young
William H. Carter
Tasker H. Bliss
Henry A. Greene
William D. Beach
Tenth
United States Cavalry
George L. Gillespie
J. Franklin Bell
General Service and Staff College
Wallace F. Randolph
Albert L. Mills
Military Academy
Transfer of Philippine government to civil rule urged
Washington dispatches report House Insular Affairs Chairman Cooper outlining steps to activate the Philippine government act. Civil authority to replace military in most areas, Moro country exception, President to issue a July Fourth proclamation, Taft to supervise census local to Filipinos, census about a year, expect further military reductions toward 15,000. President Schurman and Secretary Root commend the commission and its work.
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Washington
Cooper
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
Taft
Manila
Mr. Cooper
Porto Rico
J. G. Schurman
Cornell
First
Philippine Commission
Root
Wright
Congress
Friar Lands Question Moves Toward Vatican Note
Civil Governor Taft cables terms of note to the Vatican on friar lands in the Philippines. Conference at Manila with Major Porter Judge Smith and Bishop O Gorman. note may be delivered tonight if approved. Washington reports progress and no insurmountable obstacles in negotiations. Buencamino asks for the pen Roosevelt used to sign the Philippine bill, praising self government.
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Philippine Islands
William H. Taft
Washington
Vatican
Taft
Porter
Army
James F. Smith
Supreme Court of the Philippines
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
War Department
Senor Buencamino
Roosevelt
Philippines
Senator Lodge
Philippines Committee
White House
Rioting and Arrests Mark Day in the Anthracite District
In Wilkesbarre Luzerne county conducts hearings for rioting at coal mines as four Freeland men face charges and bail is set. Police seize revolvers and detain mine policemen tied to a fatal shooting while a strike at Williams A colliery sparks arrests and counterclaims from unionists and strike leaders.
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Wilkesbarre
Luzerne
Eckert
Freeland
Pollock
National Board
John Fallon
Fallon
Philipps
Lackawanna County
Duryea
Williams A
Scranton
Howe
Wilkesbarre Alliance
United Mine Workers
William Weltzer
Nbelig
van Horn
Una
William A
Charles A. Brown
Brown
Cosgrove
Burgess Burlington
Kingston Coal Company workers reclaim old posts amid arrivals
Three former Kingston Coal Company employees and three Pine Ridge firemen asked to resume their previous positions after reporting for work this afternoon. Coxe Bros. & Co. instruct workers held by strikers to file written statements to compel authorities to preserve order or seek gubernatorial protection. William Fitzinger faced magistrate on charges of intimidation and conspiracy, with Citizens' Alliance prosecuting and $7,000 bail. alliance has offered rewards for boycotters.
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Kingston Coal Company
Pine Ridge
Delaware & Hudson Company
Miner's Mills
Hazleton
Fily
Coxe Bros. & Co
Wilkesbarre
William Fitzinger
Vanhorn
Kingston
Citizens’ Alliance of
Alliance
West Virginia Operators Refuse to Recognize the Union
At a well attended Kanawha coal operators meeting in Charleston on July 2, suggestions from President Stevens were discussed as a broader stand against recognizing the union. The session, covering labor relations, concluded with collective statements from local operators.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Stevens
Indiana War Claim Fee Fight Blazes After Bill Passed
Dudley and Michener announce they will file with the Treasury auditor for a 10 percent fee of 65 dollars on Indiana’s war claim, claiming ten years of work securing passage of the appropriation. Treasury warrants issued for six states total 5.2 million dollars for Civil War expenses. Indiana gets 635,869.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Hemenway
Congress
L. T. Michener
Indiana
Dudley & Michener
Treasury Department
Miller
War Department
Controller of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Associated Press Telegram
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Vermont
Ohio
Senior Senator Mr Fairbanks Visits Indianapolis for Vacation
The senior senator and his family arrived in Indianapolis to spend a brief vacation at his farm before lingering in the city for the remainder of the summer.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks on Beveridge Attack and Canal Bills
Senator Fairbanks condemned Senator Bailey's assault on Beveridge as unjustified and praised Congress for urgent reforms. He commented on Philippine and Isthmian Canal bills, noting irrigation gains, tax cuts, and ballot democracy for the Philippines, while urging support for the Panama route after thorough study.
Panama route chosen for canal expected within decade
The Panama canal plan is urged as the superior path over Nicaragua citing shorter distance one quarter the length and lower costs. A treaty with Colombia will authorize construction to begin soon with completion projected in eight to ten years. Senator Fairbanks claims Indiana war claim of 435000 will be promptly paid and dismisses any attorneys fees as unwarranted.
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Panama
Republic of Colombia
Panama Canal
Senate
House
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Indiana
Mitchener
Dudley
the Treasury
Hemenway
House of Representatives
Head end collision cripples two heavy locomotives
A wreck occurred as engines hauling the Big Four and Pennsylvania trains collided at Delaware Street. No injuries are reported but service disruption follows the Delaware Street wreck involving two heavy passenger locomotives.
Trains Collide At Delaware Street In Likely Signal Error
A head end collision at Delaware street last night at 11 55 resulted from a misread signal for an open track. Pennsylvania No. 3 from Louisville to Chicago and Big Four No. 87 from Cincinnati to Chicago crashed. no one was hurt though both engines were badly damaged and passengers were shaken. Tower signals and claims by engineers Wetzel and Smith are under review as officials assess the incident with losses around 1500 dollars.
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Louisville
Chicago
Big Four
Cincinnati
Delaware Street
Wetzel
Pennsylvania Train
Smith
Reading
Indianapolis
Union Railway
Union Station
Albert Bloom
Lewis
J. O. Culp
Tim Finley
Fire in Philadelphia Woolen Yarn District
A Philadelphia blaze on July 2 caused about 200000 in losses in the woolen and cotton yarn district. The fire started on the first floor of James E. Mitchell & Co at 122 Chestnut and 1m Chestnut, with 125000 in yarn stock damaged. It spread to William Dolier & Co at 126 Chestnut, totaling around 30000 in damage, Buckingham & Paulson at 120 Chestnut suffered smoke and water losses about 3500. Insurance covers the losses. Six firemen were slightly injured.
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Philadelphia
James E. Mitchell & Co
Chestnut Street
William Dolier & Co
Cotton Yarn Commission Merchants
Buckingham & Pauson
Growing Better The King Improves With Each Day
Royal bulletin notes steady healing of the king who experiences less inconvenience as days pass. Officials report the wound continues to mend and that recovery is progressing with improving health indicators.
Brilliant military pageant witnessed by Queen Alexandra
A grand military pageant drew royal attention as Queen Alexandra watched from the reviewing stand. Soldiers marched in precise formation with banners flying and drums rolling, forming a ceremonial showcase of discipline and national pride.
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Alexandra
Indian Troops Reviewed At Coronation Pageant
London July 2 report on the East Indian troops review at St. Louisa parade. Queen Alexandra again central figure amid colorful Hindustan uniforms. King Edward's condition praised. cheers rise as Indians salute, swords waved. royal party returns to palace. Queen Empress acknowledged by detachments. British fleet disperses off Spithead. Americans prepare to depart London for Paris and the Continent. Choate and Mrs. Choate, along with embassy and naval officers, attend events with Rear Admiral Crowninship aboard the USS Williamsburg.
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Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Dice
Duke of Connaught
Palace
Buckingham Palace
York House
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pete
Hindustan
India
Lord Carson of
Kecheston
St Lousa's
Connaught
Spithead
Paris
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Choate
Henry
White
Capt
Richardson Clover
United States Naval At
Mra
Clover
Heated Irish land debate erupts in House of Commons
In London a long, heated debate erupted in the House of Commons over the Irish land question and the evictions on Lord De Freyne’s Roscommon estate. Liberal Thomas W. Russell moved to adjourn to press government intervention, warning of potential turmoil if tenants face eviction and alleging conspiracies among Irish MPs.
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House of Commons
Thomas W. Russell
Lord de Freyne
Roscommon
Irish Parliamentary Party
Russell
Ireland
de Freyne
Mr. Wyndham
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