National Rivera and Harbors Congress Session Urges Reciprocity
Gov Glynn of New York demands reciprocity for river and harbor funding arguing a deeper Hudson channel saves freight costs. California’s Knowland and others highlight Pacific coast terminals and central western transportation needs while Poindexter cites a 1915 Pacific coast convention. The water power topic is avoided with an executive session offered to hear views.
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Gov. Glynn
Hudson River
National
Rivera and Harbors Congress
Glynn
New York
United States
Hudson
Knowland
California
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Central West
James E. Smith
Bt. Loula
T. C. Catchings
Vicksburg
Miss
Julius H. Barnes
Duluth
Minn
H. M. Clendening
Kansas City
Samuel Hill
Portland
Oreg
Poindexter
Congress
Governor Brewer Accused in Southern State Trial
State Senator G A Hobbs, bonded for trial with Lieut. Gov. Bilbo, swore that Gov Carl Brewer offered immunity to testify falsely against Bilbo. Hobbs claims Brewer threatened imprisonment when his refusal led to the remark. Brewer denied the accusation in a message to U S Senator Vardaman.
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Jackson
Mias
G. A. Hobbs
Theodore Bilbo
Delta County
Carl Brewer
Bilbo
Brewer
United States
Vardamen
Hobbs
Brower
Hints of T. R. In 1916 Nomination Debate
The piece reports on pressure and debate within the Progressive and Republican camps as they navigate Theodore Roosevelt era politics. It notes Prendergast’s withdrawal from the Progressive party and discusses possible amalgamation with Republicans, with quotes from Victor Murdock about national primaries and party strategy.
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Gergast
Republic
Prendergaat
Republican Party
National Progress
Ala Gan
Prodre
Prendergast
Bays
Pails
Tdea
Republi
Theodore Roosevalt
Republicana
Ee Et
Congréss
William
A. Prendergast
Dergast
Victor Murdock
Kansay
Congress
National ‘Committee
National committee authority to call a special convention
The national committee is described as the only machinery to call a special national convention, not a convention for nominating candidates. The proposed method outlines time, place, purpose, and a delegate system including delegates at large and by district. It also covers alternate delegates and how states may elect delegates under their laws, plus credentials and contest procedures.
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Talegalen
Lange
Inc
National Committee
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
District of Columbia
Porta Rigo
Philippine Islands
Mannner
Republican State Committee
Geil
Territories
Fire horror sparks grand jury probe over Arcadia Hotel loss
Boston officials begin testimony to determine criminal responsibility for the Arcadia Hotel fire that killed 28. Investigators say a combination of tobacco and matches started the blaze in a closet, where two victims died. State probes continue.
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Boston
Arcadia
South End
Inapadtora
City News In Brief Highlights Of Local Events
The Oldest Inhabitants Association dinner at the Ebbitt Saturday will be attended by three District commissioners to mark its forty eighth anniversary. Also noted are hospital fund canvassing led by Miss Fannie Hinman of Sibley Hospital, concerns over Howard University endowment, a speed launch raiding and repair, a Cosmos Club gathering with Paul Vitry speaking, and school events including a December 2 reception for retiring Superintendent William M. Davidson with speakers Henry P. Blair and James Oyster among others.
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Oldest Inhabitants’ Association
Ebbitt
Fannie Hinman
Sibley Hospital
James Ormond Wilson Normal School
Henry P. Blair
Board of ‘Education
James Oyster
Board of Education
A. T.stuart
Ernest YL. Thurston
New York Leaders Gather for Republican Reorganization
New York Republican leaders from across the state convened for meetings to shape a rally of state leaders and discuss policy without top leaders. A committee proposed revising the Assembly rules to weaken old power. a speakership conference followed. Nearly 1,000 editors have accepted invitations to tomorrow’s general meeting led by United States Senator Elihu Root, with debate on direct primary and ballot laws.
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New York
Assemblym Glacias
FP Publica-Tehders Nave
United States
Elihu’ Root
Jaw
Demand A Generat Strike At Union Meeting
Fragmentary dispatch reports a meeting in Indianapolis Indiana urging a general walkout in sympathy with the Teamsters. The text references a labor committee and a central labor union call for action to be considered at a later meeting.
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Aridianapolis
Stera
Eda
Atral
Atia
Central“Labor
Peace fete proposal linked to 1814 Ghent treaty anniversary
A plea for a peace fete links the 1814 Ghent treaty anniversary to Anglo American goodwill. The plan envisions scholarships in both nations funded from exhibition profits, with Britain and the United States urged to present a united memorial at a century mark event. A House committee will hear advocates for a celebration appropriation. Will Ald might attend a Richmond Virginia meeting backing the declaration.
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Ghent
United States
Great “Britain
Britain
Ireland
Alto
New York
Richmond
Local Court Items and Receivers Named in Agency Case
Court notes under the district supreme court appoint C P C receivers for the Agency. Fourteenth and yesterday before Judge Pugh the case featured a jury trial demand by the defendant’s lawyer R A Hughes and release on $600 bail. Nearby, Robert Palmer of Durm ore Pa obtained a license at Silly Hall near Be Rev. the ceremony and widow’s estate are cited with a $25,000 damages claim against Dobe E the daughter.
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Ing. Fortunes
Robert ‘W.palmér
Durmore
Denies Playing Politics as Wallace Leaves Office
A chaotic cabinet shuffle unfolds after Frank C. Wallace departs, signaling broader changes in the public printer’s office. Cornélia Wallace, as Public Printer, triggers a tense atmosphere with looming reassignments and anticipated shifts under the new administration.
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Frank C. Wallace
Michael Harris
H. C
McFarlaid Alao
Christaas
Cornélia
Bas
New ‘Administration
S md
John Sharp
York
Thé
Craig Craig Wedding Talk Ties Motive in Knabe Murder Trial
Shelbyville Indiana December 4 The State kept presenting testimony to prove a motive for the alleged murder of Dr Helene Knabe and to pin the crime on Dr William B Craig The prosecution brought Miss Katherine Fleming of Avon who admitted CAD being attentive for three years but denied any engagement though marriage had been discussed Three witnesses testified to hearing a woman scream near Knabe s apartment after midnight and Joseph Carr said he saw a man walking briskly from the rear area shortly afterward His description did not match Dr Craig.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William B. Craig
Helene Knabe
Katherine Fleming
Avon
Craig
War Aviators Needed Says Situation Is Critical
Brig Gen George P Scriven warns in the annual Signal Corps report that civilian pilots are vanishing and the army cannot rely on civil life for enough aviators. He urges recruiting reserves and emphasizes the critical need to train skilled officers in aircraft handling and reconnaissance for national defense.
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United States
Signal Corps
Sotiven
Club Elects Officers at Active Annual Meeting in New Clubhouse
The Commercial Club met in the new Farrésat Square clubhouse where officers for the coming year and three-year governors were elected. William C. Johnson was named president, with Ralph W. Lee as first vice president and John L. Weaver as second vice president. New governors are Milton E. Ailes Charles J. Corby and William J. Eynon. The meeting also reviewed a busy year and noted additions to the building. A formal opening is set for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. with open house and invited guests.
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Commercial Club
Farrésat Square
William C. Johnson
United States Express Company
Ralph W. Lee
John L. Weaver
A. C. C. Stiles
Board of
Milton E. Ailes
Charles J. Corby
Wiliam J. Eynon
Joseph M. Stoddard
James Sharp
Charles J. Bell
George F. Schutt
Fred
Lincoln
Aiies
D. J. Kaulman
Washington
J. Henry Small
Samuel J. Prescott
Milburn & Helster
George Piitt
Americans honor John Griffiths at London club dinner
The American Luncheon Club in London hosted a dinner to honor American consul general John Griffiths. Club president Baron Charnwood toasted his health and praised his influence in strengthening Anglo American friendship. Ambassador Walter H. Page presented Griffiths with a silver loving cup on behalf of the club.
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London
John. L. Griffiths
Joh Griffithe
I Baron Charnwood
Walter H. Page
Grititha
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