Peers Defeat British Budget in Landmark Lords Vote
The House of Lords rejected the budget by a nine to one vote, delaying assent and sending the measure back to the country for judgment. Amid unusual scenes and a crowded chamber, notable peers including the Earl of Crewe and Earl of Lansdowne faced the proceedings as prorogation loomed and cabinet plans to orderly proceed were outlined.
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Bnilant
Landon
Oy 2
Roselery Morley
James
Hereford
Lord Cremer
Lord Balfour of
Burlelgh
Earl of
Kings
Agquith
House of Lords
Bandian Sea
Peera
Hebcew
Nemes
House of Com
Lord Lansdowne
Nery Atteen
Betl
Viscount Churchill Baron Denan
Lord Colebrooke
Leo
Lord Lore
Earl of Crewe
Howser
Lord Stinsn
Wishadl Hicka Béllen
Dlson
Earl of Wemyns
March
Te House
Dukes and Lords Hold Vast Lands Amid Reform Charges
A historic tally shows 77 684 000 acres held by dukes and noble peers, led by Norfolk and Somerset as primary landowners. The roll lists 28 dukes and dozens of other ranks with vast estates, including extensive holdings in London and major counties. In the House of Lords, peers tout wealth and influence as debates on finance and reform unfold, with Lord Curzon and the archbishop of Yorke delivering notable speeches amid a moment of political tension.
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London
Dente
Lord Curson of
Kedreston
India
Archbishop of
Yorke
Lorat Lansdowns
House of Commons
House of Lords
Tawney Sees Panama Canal Completion Within Four Years
New York report on House Appropriations Chairman Tawney and delegation inspecting the Isthmus notes progress on the Panama Canal. He confirms no major labor trouble since the last visit, discusses cost controls and a potential five million dollar cut, and expects aggressive budget actions while opposing two new battleships and large bond-backed reclamation plans.
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Star
New York
Tawney
Cristobal
Canal
Washington
Congressional Limited
Ithmus Beskles
Charles
Kramer
Frank ‘Dodge
Andy Smith
Atards
Charles, Beattie, Mhesgonger
Miny
Whports
Culebra
Col Goethals
Lawney
T Wo
Tawhey
Congress
Panama Railroad
Army
Navy
Defeat of the Budget Seen as Doom for Lords and Irish Rule
Commentator T P O Connor argues the House of Lords defeat of the budget signals their doom and advances Irish home rule. He predicts mass uprisings in England against feudal rule and foresees the Lords’ power becoming virtually nonexistent within years.
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Ireland
Bray
House of Lords
O' Connell
England
Husband seeks divorce after wife’s persistent calls
Boston November report states George L Holton, once a superintendent at a Somory desk company, sought an injunction in Superior Court to stop his wife’s frequent telephone calls. The suit, filed in St Louis, claims harassment and threats of discharge. The injunction was denied.
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Boston
George L Holton
Somory
Bernstorff Not Censured Pan German Critics Clash
The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports on reactions to Count von Bernstorff’s Philadelphia speech. It notes Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg recognizes patriotic Pan German sentiments but does not align with the Pan Germanists. The chancellor disputes claims he censured Bernstorff or disavowed warnings against confusing Pan Germanic talk with imperial policy.
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Bertin Noy
Count von Bernstorf
United States
Philadelphia
Nord Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
von Bethmann Hottweg
Ambasador
von Bernstocm
Empire
Count von Bernstorff
Ninety Percent of Deaths From Disease Say Cornell Expert
Dr V A Moore at Cornell University states that ninety percent of American deaths come from disease, about two percent from old age and eight percent from violence. He notes recent years see more deaths from general diseases than epidemics, due to health measures and individual care, with environment playing a partial role.
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Washington Post
Ithaca N Y
V A Moore
Cornell University
Japanese Vessel Wreck Off Korea Bay With Losses
A Japanese steamer of 2070 tons was reportedly wrecked near Yougampo Korea amid a fierce storm. Reports say twenty five bodies washed ashore and other ships may have been lost. Details are uncertain due to damaged text and partial reports.
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Tokyo
Shimonguchi
Kitagata
Allum Board
Dariel
Manchuria
Korea Bay
Bundey
Yougampo
Korea
Yalu
Zelaya Seeks Mediation Emissary in Washington
Pedro Ganzies, Zelaya's private emissary, arrived in Wanttington to seek a meeting with Secretary of State Knox. He aims to explain Zelaya's actions in the trial and execution of Cramon and Grace by Nicaraguan troops, and to argue that Zelaya acted within his rights. Meanwhile, Nicaragua's new minister Hazera has not yet been received as Gonzales negotiates terms for a $6 million loan from Italian bankers via Senor Galdares.
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Zeteye
Nicaragua
Wanttington
Knox
Celaya
Cramon
Gonzales
Ba Wil
Zelaya
Averals
State Department
Hazera
Gongalez
Europe
Senor Galdares
Jewelry Robbery at Central Office Found by Mrs Forrest
Mrs Forrest reports a dresser rifled of valuables and cash in a central office burglary. Police believe the $2300 jewel theft was an outside job and detectives have footprints on a fire escape to follow.
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Central Office
Forrest
Jewels stolen from Mrs Forrest in apartment burglary
Jewelry valued at hundreds of dollars plus cash vanished from Mrs Douglas F Forrests apartment at 313 Grafton Connecticut Avenue and De Sales Street NW. Fire escape entry left muddy footprints. Detectives O Brien and Springman traced a well dressed suspect, noting no inside job and a professional thief likely at large.
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Grafton
Connecticut Avenue
de Sales Street
O Brien
Springman
Central Office
Polis
Harrington Mills
Worrett
Milla
Boardman
Ebiea
Golume
de Sciles
Mr. Forrest
U Brien
Fim
Rockefellers flee Cleveland on warning of kidnap plot
Sawyer Smith, a Stark County lumber operator, overheard two men plotting to abduct or kill John D Rockefeller. Police spread descriptions nationwide as Rockefeller guards doubled at Forest Hills and at East 10th Street station, while the party traveled by train toward Pocantico Hills.
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Sawyer Smnth
Washington Post
Cleveland Ohio
John D Rockafeller
New York
Porantico Hills
Forest Hall
Cleveland
10Th Street
New York Centralines
Rockefeller Automobie
Rockefeller
Mr Rockefeller
Big Sccretary
Union Statin
East End
East Ith Street
O. Company
Forest Hi
Harold Sewyer Smith
Minerva
Ohio
Stark County
Rockefellers
Pocantica
Hla
Revelation of Smiths story explains Rockefeller speech absence
The account shows John D. Rockefeller did not attend the banquet of the Men Club of the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church last night as he prepared to depart for New York today. The decision to leave appeared sudden, with Rockefeller accepting the invitation only on Friday to speak Monday. Mrs Rockefeller departed today in better health and walked to the car with assistance from her husband.
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John DB Rockefeller
Euclid Avenue Baptist
New York
Harriman Estate Valued At 149 Million In Rail Stocks
Special to The Washington Post reports the Harriman estate in Orange County valued at about 149.91 million dollars. The large estate comprises railroad stocks and bonds, principally Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, plus real estate.
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Vmanners
Washington Post
New York
Saalenprasel
E H Harriman
Orange County
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Testimony Ties Williamsurg Sugar Trust Bribe Testimony
A Williamsburg plant supervisor and several weighers face bribery charges as the government details cash envelopes and inflated wages. Witness Mullen describes cash payments from the Havemeyer era office, with Bendernagel denying direct responsibility while pledging testimony for the government if needed. The defense argues irregular payments without tying the defendant to the alleged scheme.
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Hendernagel
Custom House
Winifred T Denison
Mullen
John Foole Eaward
Pelick Fennesey
Jean Wuelker
Angels Counsel
Tomes
Sugar Trust
Mallen
Wallatraet
American Sugar Refning Company Office
Kellogg Urged to Break Up Standard Oil in Sugar Case
Special to The Washington Post reports Kellogg as the trust buster involved in a federal move to dissolve Standard Oil and related sugar case issues. The piece covers Taft administration plans, a forthcoming big message to Congress, and discussions on District of Columbia governance by a governor and aldermen under presidential appointment. It notes West’s resignation and cabinet input on policy, with focus on reforms for Washington and federal oversight.
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New York
Frank B
Kellogg
Buster
Walt
Washington
West
Congress
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Columbia
Taft
Treasury
Col Goethals
Panams
Senate
House
Dea
Henderson
Hhe Sidem
Waslington
Maintainine
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Nage
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