Bryan Explains Tolls Question After Panama Debate
Secretary Bryan defends the Panama tolls policy in a lengthy Washington statement. He says repeal of the tolls exemption cannot be read as a treaty construction but as a U S refusal to raise the issue that way. He argues opponents seek prejudice over reason and cites arbitration appeals and Welland canal precedents to justify American discrimination in tolls.
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Government Forces End Santiago Rebel Occupation
Government troops recaptured the citadel at Santiago and another rebel fortress at Las Vegas. General Maurico Jiminez surrendered to federals under Tancredo Savinon, who was appointed governor. President Bordas leads 1,500 men toward Santiago as government control expands. Peace largely holds with unrest in the northeast.
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Red Cross Plans China Flood Relief Work
Plans are perfected in Washington for Red Cross led reclamation projects to relieve flood and famine in the Huai and Yellow river districts in China.
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New York Veterans to Attend Americus Monument Dedication
Information from Americus Ga states five hundred New York veterans and prominent citizens will travel to Americus on April 30 for the dedicatory ceremonies of the New York state monument. They will be hosted in Americus with a chamber of commerce arranged program before proceeding to Andersonville national cemetery.
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Treasury Report Forecasts Higher Customs Revenues For 1914
Washington reports from the Treasury Department indicate customs revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, will meet or exceed the projected $270 million. Assistant Secretary Malburn notes nine months under the 1913 tariff brought $225.5 million, a $24.75 million drop from the prior year, suggesting full year receipts may surpass initial estimates.
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Wilson Seeks Local Option on Prohibition Policy
President Wilson backs local option on liquor and opposes making prohibition a party issue. He reaffirmed a 1911 letter supporting local self government and license regulation, while Secretary Daniels said the navy order aimed at efficiency, not politics.
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Empress Eugenie's Maid Dies in Tampa at 89
Miss Philippine Panger, longtime maid to Empress Eugenie and follower of the Ward family in Tampa, died at Gustavus Ward's home. A German national, she aged 89 and had lived with the Ward family for over forty years after leaving France during the empire's downfall. Her letters indicate noble German connections.
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Federal Reserve Board Defends Atlanta Choice Over New Orleans
The Fed reserve bank organization committee released a formal statement defending its selection, noting Atlanta banks led in capital surplus loans and deposits, with a 256 percent capital surge since 1904 versus Dallas 120 and New Orleans 8. It explained the process amid 37 applicants and 12 selections and urged disappointed rivals to seek legal remedies.
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Apology Sought Over Tampico Flag Incident
United States Marines aboard the gunboat Dolphin landed at Tampico to recover gasoline. The flag bearing launch was intercepted by Mexican federals under Colonel Hinojosa who detained the paymaster and marines. Admiral Mayo secured their release and President Huerta apologized for the commander’s action.
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Treaty effects toll fight in canal pact with Colombia
Washington reports a proposed treaty would allow free use of the Panama canal by Colombian warships troop ships and navy supply vessels to seal the Panama split. Secretary Bryan notes the clause mirrors the 1909 Root agreement with Great Britain and Senate approval all but Colombia rejects. A Florida murder case marks history with Sis Hopkins sentenced to hang by governor action. Central Florida hail and wind storms damage citrus crops while Southern Florida touts cooler rains with frost confined to the northwest region.
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Treaty signed as Colombia pays 25 million for canal zone interest
The United States and Colombia signed the Bogota treaty at the state department in Bogotá. American minister Thaddeus A. Thomson and Colombian officials sealed the accord valued at 25 million dollars, marking a new era in bilateral relations. Washington has not disclosed full details of the agreement.
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Jose Maria Valencia
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Washington
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Illinois women vote day closes over a thousand saloons
Conservative estimates from township reports show more than one thousand saloons were voted out of existence in Illinois outside Chicago. Chicago reports suggest ongoing support for Woman Suffrage turning into decisive local reforms.
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Chicago Woman Vote Shifts Saloons To Fewer Counties
In Illinois women helped push saloon bans in about twelve more counties, with country districts showing the largest anti-saloon gains. Among big cities, several areas shifted from wet to dry as part of the broader reform wave.
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New Gank Scheme Aims to Ease High Interest Loans
Durham Carr brothers announce a novel plan at Durham Hosiery Mills to provide borrowing without high interest, modeled after the Morris Plan Bank. The scheme, led by Julian S Carr Jr and relatives, seeks depositor support and protection for small borrowers while continuing profits from progressive philanthropy. Beckoning civic prizes are also announced in Charlotte for May Day parade events, with detailed prize categories for municipal, decorated, and organizational floats. Gaston County installs a farm demonstrator, B P Folk, via $600 county funds plus federal aid, to advance agricultural demonstrations in western North Carolina.
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Western High Schools Meet Set for Marion
The second annual western division state high schools meet will be held in Marion on April 17. Representatives from 32 districts will compete in declamation recitation composition spelling and track with 30 entries already received and more expected. Building plans in High Point include a $65,000 Methodist church on Main Street a fire-engine house on Rankin and Commerce and several other projects.
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Trust Legislation Faces Opposition in Congress
Democrats in the House and Senate resist perfecting a full anti trust schedule this session. Aiming for a single measure, they plan to combine existing trust bills while pushing labor protections and limits on court injunctions. Senator Newlands expects a general trust bill soon with a proposal to create an interstate trade commission to study big business for next Congress.
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Economic side of repeal dominates Panama Canal debate
The Senate Inter-oceanic Canals Committee focused on the economic aspects of repeal, sidelining treaty obligations. President Wilson reaffirmed that removing toll exemptions for American coastwise ships would not interpret the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, but show a resolve not to raise discrimination issues. He agreed with Secretary Bryan that no amendment to the repeal bill was needed, maintaining U S sovereignty over the canal.
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New Corn Grading Rules Adopted by Chicago Board
Chicago Board of Trade adopts new corn grading rules ahead of the federal standard. The changes reward unmixed corn and require conformity with the new Federal Government standard to take effect July 1, 2014.
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Governor Vetoes Medical Experiment Bill After Hearing
In Trenton New Jersey Governor vetoes a bill that would permit medical societies to conduct experiments in the state following a public hearing. The measure was backed by the Rocks search Institute.
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Boundary dispute over North Carolina Tennessee line set for argument
The Supreme Court assigned the boundary line controversy between North Carolina and Tennessee for argument on the thirteenth next month.
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White House Wedding Plans For Eleanor Wilson Reported
Washington sources say May 8 is selected for the private wedding of Miss Eleanor Wilson daughter of the President and Mr. McAdoo’s son with the cabinet as guests. The Wilson trousseau is nearly completed and the event remains expo private.
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