Relief for voyagers by visit to subtreasury
Secretary Cortelyou convinced reforms are needed in customs to end the dual baggage system. He visited the New York subtreasury and discussed with bankers and merchants including J. P. Morgan Jr and W. Emlen Roosevelt. A tour of major ports will define changes to expedite luggage inspections and end declaring baggage before pier checks.
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Washington+ Post
New York
George B. Cortelyou
J. P. Morgan, Jr
W. Emlen Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Luncheon Honoring Ambassador Creel At Lawyers Club
L. H. Stevens hosted a luncheon at the Lawyers' Club in New York in honor of Enrique C. Creel governor of Chihuahua Mexico. Notables including former Judge Alton Parker former Justice Morgan O'Brien and others attended. Creel spoke on cordial relations between the United States and Mexico the stability of the Mexican government and safety of American investments in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
L. H. Stevens
Lawyers’ Club
Enrique C. Creel
Chihuahua
Mexico
Alton H. Parker
Morgan J. O'Brien
John Pierce
Tr. A
Smith
John Annan
Jefferson M. Levy
Thomas Alkman
William B. Kerr
Alvey A Adee Sails on La Savoie to Havre
Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A Adee was among the passengers aboard the steamer La Savoie sailing today for Havre. Also aboard were Camille Enlart director of a Paris museum. Paul Doumer former French Senate president. opera singer Fol Plancon. A Dandelin US commissioner to the Bordeaux Exposition. and other officials traveling to Europe or New York for the Carnegie Institute dedication in Pittsburgh.
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Europe
New York
Alvey A
Adee
Agslatantt
State Department
la Savoie
Havre
Camille Enlart
Trocidero Museum
Paris
Paul Doumer
Senate
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Fol Plancon
TD 5
Nipissing Directors Elect Officers in New York
Nipissing Mines Company announces new officers at a regular meeting led by Ellis P. Earle as president Lyman B Kendall as vice president and Richard T Greene as secretary S W Holmes elected treasurer details noted in the April 18 report from Nipissing.
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Nipissing
New York
The
Nipissing Mines Company
Ellis P. Earle
Lyman B.’ Kendall
Richard T. Greene
S. W. Holmes
Union Pacific Loses in Grain Elevation Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission found the Union Pacific Railroad Company violated the law in the Peavey elevators grain pricing dispute. It held that an allowance of 114 cents per 10 pounds exceeded actual costs, constituting a rebate and unlawful discrimination. Commissioners Clements and Lane filed dissenting opinions.
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Peavey Elevator
Einterstate Coromerce Commisssion
Union Pacific’ Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Peavey
Harlan
Clements
Lane
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Union’ Pacific Railroad Company
Hear Cotton Men's Cases Before Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission hears charges of excessive and discriminatory rates by about thirty railroads against Southern cotton manufacturers. Cases brought by Enterprise Manufacturing of Augusta, Monroe Cotton Mills, Graniteville Manufacturing of South Carolina, and China and Japan Trading Co. accuse Georgia and other railroads of unjust freight rates on cotton goods and waste to China and Japan. Proceedings, led by Chairman Knapp with Commissioners Clements, Cockrell, and Lane, are expected to run about two days. PMID: None
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South
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Clements, Cockrell
Lane
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Augusta
Monroe Cotton, Mills
Monroe, Ga
Graniteville
8. C
Georgia Railroad Company
China and Japan Trading Company
Southern Ilway
China
Japan
Red Cross Envoys Chosen for London Conference
The State Department named the American delegation to the Red Cross conference opening in London on June 10. Surgeons General and Red Cross officials including Robert M. O'Reilly and John C. Wise head the group with Col. William Cary, Ernest Bicknell of Chicago, and Miss Mabel Boardman of Washington. Bicknell led relief after the San Francisco earthquake and fire and will report on Red Cross work amid great calamities. Captain Fournier, French artillery attache, delivered the current French army list to the White House.
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London
State Department
Robert M. O'Reilly
John C. Wise
Navy
William Cary
Sanger
American Red Cross Board
Ernest Bicknell
Chicago
Mabel 1
Boardman
Washington
Bicknell
San Francisco
Red Srogs
Roosevelt seeks methods to fix railroad valuations
President Roosevelt continues conferences with railroad officials and experts to determine amendments needed for the railroad rate law and the valuation of railroad properties. Cowan of Texas is cited as an expert authority on rate valuation, with concerns over stock watering and bond manipulation and a call for a known value basis to guide legislation.
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Roosevelt
Cowan
Tesias
Boundiri
Milégrey
United States
Texas
Commission Res Uindervatte
Fis
Congress
Roosevelt Loyalists Predict Another Nomination Bid
Iowa Republicans report strong sentiment in favor of President Theodore Roosevelt and a belief he will be compelled to accept another nomination. House leaders return from state tour and say Fairbanks also has support in Iowa as a potential successor option.
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Washite “House
Pri
Hull
House
Congréss
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Towa
Illinois passes anti cigarette bill restricting sales
The Illinois House today approved the Young anti cigarette bill making it unlawful to sell cigarettes or cigarette papers. The measure now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
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Diinois
House
Springfeld
Linois
Senate
Frank Weigley Dead Former Washington Publisher
Special to The Washington Post Chicago April 18 Frank Weigley once a well known lawyer and half owner of the Chicago Mall was found dead today in his room in Tara Iowa Death caused by apoplexy He was fifty two married and formerly affiliated with Washington publishing He was in town on business when he died The text includes promotional health claims about Hood s Sarsaparilla and a flowery moral about nature
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Washington Post
Chicago
Frank Weigley
Chicago ‘Mall
Wae
Tara
Iowa
Weigley
Washington
Labor Voices Growl Over Haywood Moyer Label in White House Clash
Labor groups in Chicago criticized President Wilson for labeling Haywood and Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners as undesirable citizens. The President stood by his remarks, while unions prepare for further action. The dispute may influence Ohio politics and taft-era labor decisions.
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Chicago
Haywood and Mayer
Western Federation’ of Miners
White House
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
H. Barriman
Harriman
Debs
Moyer
Haywood
Zelaya Withdraws Troops as Peace Talks Continue
Senor Corea the Nicaraguan minister received Zelaya's telegram stating Nicaraguan forces were withdrawn from Honduran territory. The provisional government in Honduras is entrusted with affairs by the victors, Zelaya hopes for lasting peace. AP dispatches confirm peace negotiations in Annapola between Nicaragua and Honduras representatives.
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Senor Corea
Zelaya
Nicar
Thie
Honduras
Associated Press
Annapala
Mickragya
Central America Peace Talks With Root in Washington Plan
Secretaries and ministers from Guatemala El Salvador and Nicaragua met with Secretary Root to discuss a peace congress for Central America. The talks followed reports of progress near Amapala Honduras where Salvadoran and Nicaraguan envoys began a conference to resolve differences that could renew hostilities.
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Digewse
Guatemala
Senor Toledo’ Herrarte
Senor
Mejia
Root
Washington
Mexico City
Central America
Ing
Amapala
Selvador
Nici Charge Brown
Etate
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Lord Eliot to Wed American Chorus Girl Estelle Christy
Special to The Washington New York April 18 engagement announcement timed to surprise friends. Lord Eliot son of the fifth Earl of St Germans may wed Estelle Christy, American actress in Nelly Neil at Aldwych Theatre. Rumors say engagement near. they frequent hotels in London and the Savoy.
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Washington
New York
Bost
Lord ‘Eliot
Fifth Earl of
Christy
Nelly Neil
Lord Ellot
Carleton Hotel
Savoy
Gritt Room
Romanois
Cecil
Haiti Attitude Exposition Harvests Controversy Over Haiti Flagship
The Haiti government seeks to borrow a war vessel to appear as a flagship at the Jamestown Exposition review. Naval officers question a Haitian vice admiral being senior to Rear Admiral Evans, sparking mixed comment as Japan plans a vice admiral. The plan alarms some but is viewed by others as a government compliment.
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United States
Fget
Robley D. Evans
Japan
Haiti
Elkins hints West Virginia should hold tax post
Senator Elking of West Virginia visited the White House to press for the Internal Revenue Commissioner post to be filled by a West Virginian. He named three ex-officials from the state and suggested a candidate, though he received limited encouragement from the President. He indicated Roosevelt may not want the delegation, and that many capable men from his state could fill the office.
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Elking
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
Mason
Miler
Scott
Ekstromer Case Held Up Pending Arrival of Swedish Minister
The Ekstromer case, involving Charles A A Ekstromer Swedish vice consul at St Louis whose exequatur was withdrawn, is held in abeyance awaiting arrival of new Swedish Minister Lagercrantz from London. Ekstromer is an American citizen born to Swedish parents in Australia and has apologized. State Department views are favorable toward reinstatement. Wyoming district attorney selection: Campbell of Sheridan likely to be appointed, replacing Timothy Burke. Campbell recommended by Senator Clark and Representative Mondell after Burke tenure deemed unsatisfactory. Campbell likely to be named soon. One hundred lucky winners will spend ten days at the Jamestown Exposition as guests of The WashingtonFest.
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Gustav H. Schwab
Cortelyou
Charles A. A. Ekstromer
St. Louis
Washington
Lagercraft
London
Ekstromer
State Department
Legation
Ekatromer
Australia
St Louis
Wyoming
Congress
Clark
Mondell
M. B. Campiire
Sheridan
Wyo
United States
Timothy Burke
Interior Department
M. Ausherman
Campbell
President Roosevelt to welcome foreign fleet aboard Mayflower
Admiral Robley D Evans conferred at the White House on arrangements for the Jamestown Exposition voyage. The Mayflower will depart Washington Thursday afternoon carrying the President and party, passing foreign warships en route to anchorage. Officers of the visiting fleet will be presented aboard the yacht Friday morning.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Robley D. Evans
White’ House
Swanson Seeks Army Officers At Jamestown Exposition
Governor Swanson of Virginia asks the Secretary of War to detail three Army officers and three cadets from the United States Military Academy to serve on his staff during the Jamestown Exposition. They would assist in reception and entertainment of officials, foreign and domestic visitors. The application was sent to General Bell for consideration and report.
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Jamestown
Swanson
Virginia
Secretary of War
Army
United States Miliary Academy
Gen. Bell
King's Cup Set for Jamestown Exposition Regatta
British Commissioner Thomas W Criléer seeks free entry for the King's Cup trophy to be competed for at the Jamestown Exposition Regatta. The Etruria will carry the shipment with no accompanying certificate. Also notes a Teachers Luncheon at the National Rifles Armory to benefit the Teachers Annuity and Aid Association and a recital by Miriam Lee Early of Philadelphia at Florence Crittenton Home headquarters.
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Washington Post
New York
European Department
Thomas W. Crlelér
Great Britain
Jamestown
National ‘Rifles Armory
Pie Committee
M. L. Early
Miriam Lee Early
Philadelphia
Wit
Florence ‘Crittenton
W. C
Tenth
Phenvese Wednes
Miss Early
Cora
Governor Hagerman of New Mexico Replaced by Captain Curry
President replaces Hagerman amid graft concerns and political pressure. Capt. George Curry, a former Rough Rider and New Mexico figure, is appointed governor to take over the territory. The change follows reports of land deeds to railroad interests and associated investigations.
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George Cuny
Honvert J. Hagerman
New Mexico
Andrews
Sénator Quays
Hagerman
Ingu
New- Mexico
Hagerwu
Secretary ‘of the Interior
Department of Justice
Gov. Hager
White ‘House
Thas
Eed
Curry
Tularosa
Philippines
Hieventh Volunteer Cavalr
Samer
Insurrectos
Investizas
Engagement of Henry W Shoemaker to Beatrice Barclay
The Washington Post reports the engagement of Henry Wharton Shoemaker to Miss Beatrice Barclay of Western Pennsylvania. Shoemaker, a Columbia University 1901 graduate, has served at the American Embassy in Berlin and ranks in business in Newark. His brother’s widow and family ties to notable figures are noted. no wedding date is set. The second item discusses the peace congress with women speakers urging abolition of war and criticizing those who advocate keeping powder dry. emphasis on ethical principle and men’s and Roosevelt’s stances.
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Washington Post
New York
Henry Wharton Shoemaker
Henry W. Shoemaker
Beatrice Barclay
Mira
George B. Barclay
Western
Pennsylvania
Shoemaker
Columbia
Berlin
Newark
William Brock Shoemaker
Hila de Peyster
Frederick J. de Peyster
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Fairbanks
Peace Congress
New York Evening’ Post
van Cleave
Ma . Roosevelt
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