Cuban reciprocity bill and Panama debates in Congress
The Cuban reciprocity bill passed the Senate 57 to 18 on the 16th after earlier debate. The Senate and House debated pensions and Panama policy with Senator Daniel opposing the president on Panama. A Burlington locomotive wreck at Malvern IA killed Engineer Knox and injured others. other reports cover riots, fires, and accidents across the nation plus labor wage concessions and border tensions.
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Congressional
Senate
House
Republic of
Panama
Daniel
Virginia
Prize French gold medal winner from Princeton class of 1904
Phillip A. Moore of New Castle Pennsylvania, an 1904 Princeton graduate, won the French gold medal founded in 1893 by Baron De Coubertin. The award carries a $100 value. Also reported are multiple disasters and strikes including the Teutonic lightning strike, a Chatham Illinois fire, and a Chicago livery drivers strike backed by Teamsters.
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Phillip A. Moore
Princeton University
New Castle
Baron de Coubertin
Teutonic
Newfoundland
Chicago-Virden Coal Co
Chatham
Ill
Teamsters’ Union
Chicago
William Allison
Brookings
Allison
Lesueur
Minn
Anna Krenen
Fred Krenen
Geneva Flaherty
Duluth
Mauston
Wis
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Flaherty
Chicago Great Western
Northfield
Secretary of War
Gen. MacArthur
Honolulu
United States
Germany
MacArthur
Mobile
Honduras
Sierra
Bonilla
Edri
Frank Eshelman
Lancaster
Pennsylvania National Guard
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
London
A. S. Rowe
Great Fingals Consolidated
Illinois Steel Co
South Chicago
Kennard
Neb
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Freel
Mary E. Schenley
Pittsburg
Lucinda Valentine
Matamoras
Jabez Rockwell
Washington
Senate
Pettus
Alabama
Panama
House
Post Office
Vatican Unearths Hidden Wealth of Leo XIV in Papal Chamber
The Tribuna reports Pope Leo XIII left 45 million francs in bank notes with Cardinal Gotti and Mgr Mazzolini. They presented the hoard to Pope Pius X who wept as the claim was revealed. An electrician later found bags hidden in Leo's chamber holding 9.25 million francs.
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Tome
Vatican
Leo
Cardinal Gotti
The
Propaganda
Mgr
Mazzolini
Mgr. Mazzolini
Pius
Cardenal Gotti
Mer. Marzolini
Papal
Counterfeit Stampede: Two Men Nabbed in Boston
Boston agents arrested Fred Wilson and Edward D. Wiggin, claiming to be doctors, for producing near perfect photographic counterfeit bills. The notes imitated government paper and circulated across several banks in Massachusetts including Boston and New Bedford while genuine color features were applied with colored pencils.
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Boston
Revere
United States Secret Service
Fred Wilson
Edward D. Wiggin
Wilson
Wiggin
Fourth National Bank of
Mechanics’ National Bank
New Bedford
People’s National Bank of
Ratified the Chinese Treaty by Senate in Executive Session
The senate ratified the US China treaty in executive session and removed the secrecy injunction. No opposition appeared, though Rep. Nelson of Minnesota criticized it as insufficient for US trade and claimed it showed Russian influence blocking open ports.
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Washington
Senate
United States
China
Nelson
Rep
Minn
Russia
Wealthy San Francisco broker charged in western land frauds
Washington December 19 John A Benson a real estate operator was accused by the interior department of heading land fraud schemes spanning more than a dozen western states and territories. He was arrested at the Willard hotel by Secret Service Officer John A Burns as he prepared to depart for New York.
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Washington
John A. Benson
San Francisco
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Willard Hotel
Secret Service
John A. Burns
New York
Johnson Declined the Offer in Baseball Leaders Meeting
Chicago December 19 magnates of the American league voted to raise President Ban Johnson salary by 2500 a year for six years or as long as the clubs agreement lasts. They also offered him 5000 as a present for his work, but he objected and the offer was withdrawn.
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Johnson
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American Baseball Teague
Senators debate Isthmian canal after Panama recognition
In Washington the Senate held a lengthy session on the Isthmian canal question following recognition of Panama's independence. Speeches by Hoar Gorman and Foraker criticized and defended U S policy with sharp exchanges and calls for more light on the issue.
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Washington
Senate
Isthmian Canal
Republic of Panama
Hoar
Gorman
Foraker
Panama
Loomis
New York
Mr. Foraker
Mr. Hoar
Massachusetts
Crusade Against Perjury In Bankruptcy Indictments
Four men Leon Wecheler Kassel Oshinsky David Levy and David Lachman were indicted for perjury in bankruptcy cases. Commissioner Alexander condemned rising perjury as bankruptcy truth becomes rare. Each defendant pleaded not guilty and posted 2500 bail.
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New York
Leon Wecheler
Kassel Oshinsky
David Levy
David Lachman
East Fourth Street
United States
Alexander
United States District Court
Thomas
Panama envoy defends Roosevelt acts at Philadelphia meeting
M Bunau Varilla, Panama minister to the United States, addressed the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia on The conditions under which the new republic was founded. He supported President Roosevelt saying the Spooner Act gave him authority and accused Colombia of blackmailing tactics.
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Philadelphia
M. Bunau- Varilla
Republic of Panama
United States
American Academy of Political and Social Science
New Republic
Roosevelt
Spooner
Colombia
Senator Hanna Ill At Waldorf Astoria Banquet
Senator M. A. Hanna lay in his Waldorf Astoria room after missing the Civic Federation banquet due to a severe cold. Attending physician Dr. Calvin Adams said the illness was not serious and advised staying indoors for the time being.
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New York
M. A. Hanna
National Executive Committee
The
Civic Federation
Waldorf-Astoria
Calvin Adams
Henna
Dreyfus to be Reinstated as Regimental Commander
Report from aris December 18 states the council of the war office has chosen Dreyfus to command a regiment with the rank of lieutenant colonel. It adds that officers who oppose his reinstatement will be dealt with rigorously.
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Dreyfus
Aris
the Liberte
Council of the War Office
Weaver Veto Override Lets $16 Million City Improvement Bill Pass
Philadelphia December 18 Mayor Weaver vetoed the 16 million dollar municipal improvement loan bill but both city councils overrode the veto. The veto message urged separate ordinances for each item to allow voter approval of individual projects rather to the entire sum.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Bristow Report Adds New Details In Postal Frauds Case
The Bristow report expands on the postal fraud inquiry with new details of executive irregularities and outside-office dealings. It cites promotions sales in New York and Jersey City, large sums linked to a clerks fund, and leases involving members of Congress. Bristow urges cancellation of leases where a congress member is a party.
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Washington
Bristow
Department
New York City
Jersey City
Bayonne
N. J
Otto F. Weis
New York
Beavers
Weis
Sristow
Benjamin Parkhurst
Congress
American Cruiser Encounters Colombian Troops Near Darien Gulf
The US cruiser Atlanta under Commander Turner sights about 500 Colombians at Titumati on the Gulf of Darien’s west side, with claims of 1500 to 2000 men. Colombians protest US presence, seek removal, while Atlanta departs Colon to report. Troops appear poised, possibly building a road toward Panama, 60 miles between Titumati and Yaviza.
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Gulf of Darien
Colon
United States
Atlanta
William H. Turner
Titumati
Gulf
Atrato River
Colombia
Turner
Coghlan
Republic of
Panam
Panama
Yaviza
Atrato
Tiburon
ColombianTroops Withdraw From Savanilla For Quidedo
Panama dispatch from Savanilla reports two battalions of Colombian troops moving toward Quidedo. President Marroquin sent a cable to Gen Reyes saying negotiations must aim to restore Colombia's integrity. Reyes reportedly warned aggression against Panama would be disastrous and signaled willingness to negotiate.
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Panama
Martinique
Savanilla
Quidedo
Marroquin
Gen. Reyes
Washington
Colombia
Labor Party Wins in First Australian Women Vote Election
Melbourne reports the first general election with women voting as labor gains many seats. The contest centered on fiscal policy with protection and free trade stances, while labor's strategy to balance power paid off as women largely backed the labor ticket.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Labor Party
Labor
Four Italians Die in Dynamite Blast near Dubois
Four Italian laborers on a grading crew for the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad were killed when frozen dynamite thawing caused an explosion at Cramer ten miles from Dubois. Two others were seriously injured and rushed to Adrian hospital at Punxsutawney as their bodies were collected in baskets.
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Dubois
Cramer
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Local District and County Officers Directory
List of district and county officials including President Judge Henry H. Cumings Prothonotary Frank M. Knapp Sheriff James Brann Treasurer George Cerell County Commissioners F M Downing Frank Hagberg W H Houghtling Clerk George F. Yates District Attorney George B. Munn Co Supt Schools O J Gunning Jury Commissioners W J Farnsworth Fred Baldwin Coroner Dr W S Peirce Deputy Coroner H S Perry Auditors A M Bennett Elmer E Thompson Frank McClellan and other officers.
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Joseph C. Sibley
Senate
Henry H. Cumings
We Mf
W. M. Lin
Z.T. Weaver
A. T Hackney
Frank M. Knapp
Chas. D. Crandall
James Brann
George Cerell County
F.M. Downing
Frank Hagberg
W. H. Houghtling
George F. Yates
George B. Munn
O. J. Gunning
W. J. Farnsworth
Fred Baldwin
W. 8. Peirce
H. S. Perry
J. P. County
A. M. Bennett
Elmer E. Thompson
Frank McClellan
Warren Borough Officers and School Directors List
Warren Borough announces officers for the town council and key posts. Burgess Dr W S Peirce. Clerk W B Weed. Treasurer A J Hazeltine. Justices H S Perry and C H Meacham. Collector Frank Barnhart. Attorney Wm Schnur. Engineer D F A Wheelock. School Directors pres W D Hackley and sec Yates with a full board of named members.
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C. H. Meacham
Frank Barnhart
Wm. Schnur
D. F. A. Wheelock School
W. D. H’ackley
Train Schedules for Dunkirk and Pittsburgh Corridor
Eastern Standard times list northbound and southbound express departures. Details include 9:07, 1:05, 4:57, 8:13 pm with named routes Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh R.B. Express services.
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Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgh
R. B. North
Eastern Standard
Cccccooe
Express
Philadelphia & Erie B. B
East Eave
Ave
Besse
Buffalo
Allegheny Division
East
8 &M
Warren and Warren County Business Cards Display Local Professionals
A collection of 19th century business cards listing Edward Lindsey attorney at law Earl MacDonald office locations in Warren Pennsylvania a photographer W A Greaves and dealer for Eastman Kodaks R W Stuart dentist other legal services and addresses. The cards note prompt attention and various offices in Hoffman building Liberty and Second streets with second story locations.
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Edward Lindsey
Earl MacDonald
Warren
Hoffman Building
Liberty and
Second Streets
Warren, Pa
W. A. Greaves
Eastman Kodaks
Mr. Greaves
Liberty
Charles W. Stone
Ralph W
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James A. Williams
Coy. Garvin
Rhode Island
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Siam
Benjamin Benedict
Ashland
Mass
Crucible Steel Company of America
Manhattan
J. Messersmith
Frank Smith
J. Simon
Braidwood
Pawnee
Kan
Paper Products Co
Leo’s
Pope Pius X
Pontiff
Isthmus
Hanna
Reyes
Australia
Local Directory
Warren Borough Officers
Railroad Guide
West
Meneis Brothers
Third Street
A.C M’alpin
Vv.h. M’alpin
Schnur
W. Richardson
R W. Stuart
Hoffman Block
W. Dunkll
Yous Sill & Son
Exchange Block
Water Street
John Sill
F. E. Sill
Irstow
Geo. Ball’s
T. Danforth
S. Keller’s Sons
Second Street
Justice of the Peace & Conveyancer
Woodard & Lesser
Jre
Geo. W. DeGraver
Wall St
Royal Medicine CO
Chiccao Waite
Waren
Morris & Mullen
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