Snubbed Count Arises to Speak as Deputies Quit Chamber
Discredited nobleman Count Bont de Castellano faced a dramatic scene in the Chamber of Deputies as he ascended the throne to address Morocco policy. Half the assembly rose and then left, while the decorum of diplomats and the cabinet watched. The session continued with debate on France's Morocco action, a vote of confidence, and ratification of the Algeciras convention.
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Berlin
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Germany
Madrid
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Threatening letters target Louisville tobacco firms
A Marion Kentucky dispatch reports significant tension in Louisville after owners of the two largest tobacco companies received threatening letters signed DTP Night Riders warning them to stop buying tobacco. The letters threaten arson if the advised action is not followed. A local ad promotes a sale at Sloan's with a 10 am tomorrow start on the first floor.
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Englishman in Navy Begins Service as Mess Attendant
Special to The Washington Post from Pillsbury Pa December Sir Henry Eugene Robinson of Phillip Haugh Wallsend London enlisted at the naval recruiting station as a mess attendant after learning remittance funds failed. He and other recruits departed for the Brooklyn Navy Yard for assignment. He had hoped for a clerk's post but enlisted in the only available position for aliens. He showed papers indicating a prior Boer War rank as a lieutenant in the Imperial Yeomanry.
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Pillsburo Pa
Henry Eugene Robinson
Phillip Haugh
Wallsend
London
Naval Recruiting
Henry
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy
Imperial Yeomanry
War talk on coast opposes Japanese citizenship visit
Seattle dispatch reports strong anti Japanese sentiment across the Pacific Northwest as officials and labor groups oppose naturalization and a naval visit by Japanese cruisers. Governor Meade denounces citizenship for Japanese and warns of national and racial consequences while San Anselmo faces a local school closure over alleged trachoma among Japanese children.
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California
California Senator Foresees Japanese Treaty Talks
California Senator Perkins says negotiations on a new treaty to curb Japanese immigration will begin soon and supports excluding Japanese labor from the United States. Viscount Aoki meets with Secretary Root to discuss a San Francisco school case, with the aim of limiting federal control over local schools.
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California
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Washington
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State Department
Root
Retained by Japanese in San Francisco School Board case
Dr Edwin Maxey of Lincoln Nebraska and former West Virginia University law professor says he has been retained by Japanese interests in San Francisco to fight a case against the San Francisco school board. Maxey is noted author on international labor and a nationally known writer.
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West Virginia University
Death by own action covers tracks in Long Branch
Long Branch on December 6 reports Charles H Brown a 43 year old horseman who died by suicide at least a month earlier. His decomposed body was found in a haymow in a barn on Long Branch avenue. He twice attempted to harm his wife by cutting arteries and throat, sought hospital care, vanished six weeks ago, and leaves a wife and three children after years of separation.
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Washinogton
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Long Branch Avenue
Patrick May Be Saved If He Withdraws Clemency Appeal
Gov Higgins would consider clemency for Albert T Patrick only if Patrick personally appeals and withdraws his US Supreme Court plea. Relatives have urged pardon or commutation, but Patrick has not urged action himself. Higgins notes case remains in court and declines to reveal possible executive steps at this time.
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Albert T Patrick
Patrick
United States Supreme Court
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Court of Appeals
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Ike
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Delighted Marshal Recalls John D Rockefeller Meeting
A New York report describes Marshal Henkel recounting how he served subpoenas to John D Rockefeller and associates, all treated him as a gentleman. The account portrays friendly exchanges at the Federal Building, with Rockefeller depicted as healthy and courteous, lifting tensions as he chats with the marshal about the day’s weather and the subpoenas. The piece emphasizes cordial relations between the marshal’s office and the 26 Broadway group, noting Rockefeller’s courteous reception and the mock-solemn exchange surrounding legal notices.
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Madera
Bryan Criticises Roosevelt Message in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska W J Bryan comments on President Roosevelt's message praising parts while criticizing its warlike tone. He warns against glorifying military force as peace’s guarantor and urges the nation to keep pressure on justice and diplomacy. He notes support for child labor laws eight hour limit jury trial and foreign treaty rights with cautions on local state power in immigration matters.
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Congress
Senator Newlands Sails to Europe After Daughter’s Illness
United States Senator Newlands of Nevada sailed for Europe on the steamer La Lorraine following a cablegram reporting his daughter Mrs Von Bredow is dangerously ill in Berlin. Newlands accompanied him to the pier but did not proceed with the voyage.
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Berlin
Snow ties up traffic in Midwest rail service
Snow and rain disrupted railroad traffic across Iowa, the Dakotas, and southern Minnesota. Great Northern Coast service suffered washouts with delays. The Oriental Limited arrived about forty eight hours late.
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DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NOW PRO Tempting crowds warned
A Washington merchants group asks readers to spread Christmas shopping between now and the holiday to prevent crowds and confusion. They urge prompt, even distribution to ease crowds, maintain orderly goods, and please shoppers and clerks alike.
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Actress Sues Miss Munro Over Six Figure Claim
Louise Carter Payne known as Mrs Leslie Carter obtains a writ of attachment against Norma Munro’s property to secure a 42090 claim. Deputy Sheriff serves papers as Munro’s whereabouts and travel to Europe pursued under alleged fraud risk.
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Woman Climbs toward Mount Huascaran Despite Failing Peak Attempt
Special to The Washington Post reports Miss Annie Peck, famed American climber, failed to reach Mount Huascaran's summit in Peru after porters drank her cooking alcohol and balked at altitude. She reached 18,000 feet on the first attempt, endured two failed ascents, and blamed lazy, cowardly porters.
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Thery
Insanity Defense For Mrs Birdsong In Butler Murder Case
Mrs Angie Birdsong, wife of Dr James F Birdsong and niece of Senator McLaurin, faces murder charges in the killing of De Thomas H Butler. Court admits mental state evidence and unrevealed statements about her character while excluding some links, with experts to testify on insanity.
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McLeurn
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Angie Birdsong
James F Birdsong
United States
J McLaurin
de Thomas H Butler
Birdsong
Tim
Two Die in Butterworth Colliery Gas Explosion
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania two workers Jacob Shoemaker and Joseph Ponister died after a gas explosion at the Butterworth colliery of Parrish Coal Company. Seven others were injured and three hours passed before the deceased and other victims were recovered from the wreckage. The cause of the blast was not yet determined.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
Butter— Worth
Parrish Coal Company
Jacob Shoemaker
Joseph Ponister
Desborough Named Among Possible Embassage Appointees
London reports Lord Desborough William Henry Grenfell born 1855 as among the latest possible appointees to the British Embassy Washington. Desborough, noted hunter oarsman and author, entertained the Harvard crew during their English visit this year.
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Lord Desborough
William Kenry Grenfell
Washington Lord Desborough
Harvard
England
51 Railroads Accused Hearings Set By ICC In Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission will meet in Cleveland mid January for formal hearings on discrimination charges filed by the National Petroleum Association of Cleveland against 51 railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River. Secretary Chamberlin of the association said from Washington that an early hearing is sought.
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