Roosevelt on Arbitration Treaties and Russian Pact
Theodore Roosevelt warns that unamended general arbitration treaties would be a farce and insists the Russian treaty abrogation shows the need for sincerity. He argues the Hague tribunal should decide disputes and cautions against binding the United States to broad arbitration in matters of vital national policy.
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Roosevelt Declines to Name Callers for Peace Banquet
Roosevelt says he will not disclose who calls on him or what they say, criticizing unamended arbitration treaties and the Russian treaty handling. Visitors crowd his office as invitations to banquets arrive. Griswold hopes Roosevelt attends the New York peace banquet and warns of a dove of peace arriving. The White House declines comment. The President is expected to respond in New York, likely to address the arbitration and Russo affairs.
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Peace Dinner Draws Police Precautions in New York
Special to The Washington Fest reports Taft will attend a peace dinner in New York tomorrow. Police Commissioner Waldo approves a fourteen member strong arm squad and plain clothes officers to remain hidden behind shrubbery to prevent disturbances. Officials say any unrest will be quelled peacefully and effectively, citing past incidents at Carnegie Hall and subway patrol experience.
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House to name single committee for three investigations
The House plans a seven member special committee to jointly probe the Shipping Trust, the International Harvester Company, and the money trust. Resolutions for separate inquiries remain before the Rules Committee as hearings are set for January 15 and 16, with action expected soon after.
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Steel Bill Nears Passage As Congress Reopens
Chairman Underwood and the Ways and Means Committee plan to resume closed door sessions next week with little public discussion of tariff bills. The steel schedule targets a 30 to 40 percent cut on iron and steel products and is nearly complete. Chemical and sugar measures follow as the committee schedules work, while the full report on the wage board remains awaited and the government printing office will supply the final copy.
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Hook May Succeed Harlan for Supreme Court
The article reports President Taft is likely to nominate Judge Hook of Leavenworth Kansas to the U S Supreme Court seat, with Charles Nagel as a competing candidate due to age. Hook’s past dissent on a major railroad merger case and Taft’s favorable view of Hook’s opinions are cited, while Nagel’s strong qualifications are noted but Taft’s cabinet preference appears to favor Hook. The nomination is expected to win Senate approval promptly, possibly after January 1.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Secretary Resigns to Duel in Cuba Crisis
Havana reports Secretary J Barraque tendered his resignation to President Gomez after acrimonious notes with Gen Nunes, head of the Veterans association who pressed for a town judge’s removal. The secretary, once a Spanish participant in the revolution, allegedly challenged Nunes to a duel, prompting the president to issue a decree banning cabinet members from dueling.
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Cura's Richest Man Dead in Havana Hotel Death
Count William Hed ding Redding, aged 7 4 juan, a well known Havana resident and U S connection, was found dead in a hotel bathroom. Physicians said heart failure. The boy, once a multimillionaire, was raised to papal count for his charity and church services.
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Boss Murphy to Speak at Jackson Day Banquet in New York
Tammany leader Charles J. Murphy accepted an invitation to Washington for the January 8 Jackson Day celebration. He may be called to speak after Bryan, signaling his influence on the party’s presidential nominee selection. Banquet tickets near sold out with about 620 sold and more accommodations sought. Speakers include Newman, O Gorman, Mack, Hearst, Wilson, Parker, Underwood, Kern, Bryan, Newlands, and others. Johnson of Maine invited but未回复.
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New York
Washington
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Lepdey
Macy
Hicha A. Newman
Charman
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Newmalns
Edwin A. Newman
O'Gorman
Norman E. Mack
Rabyert Taylor
Tennessee
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Census layoffs hit 500 clerks as Durand orders lease cancellations
About 500 temporary census clerks receive pink slips as Congress cuts 13th census funding. Durand also cancels leaves in several buildings, including the Armory on Street and Smith building at Flint and C streets, cutting annual rentals by 35 100. Most dismissals affect women. telegrams from congressmen fail to reinstate positions. The next large wave of layoffs is expected February 1, with total staff around 220 by year end.
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Cotton mill placed in bankruptcy in North Carolina
Greensboro December 8 The second of four cotton mills in Rackingham County tied to American Warehouse Co now in bankruptcy and Marshall Field Co owning controlling stock was placed in bankruptcy by Judge Boyd on petition of unsecured creditors of Lily Mills. J S McAlister of Spray named receiver as the defendant concedes insolvency. Company statement shows liabilities of 14000 and assets 7225 000.
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Missouri Democrats Split Over Delegates to National Convention
Missouri Democrats remain divided over the state delegation to the Democratic national convention in St Louis. Senator W J Stone disclosed views endorsing Speaker Champ Clark for the presidency, provoking sharp criticism from Clark and Missouri party leaders who question Stone’s statements and motives.
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French Spy Escapes From German Fortress Walls
Captain Lux, a French army officer and former director of French secret services at Belfort near the Alsace frontier, escaped from a German fortress where he was serving a six year term. He climbed the walls with two ropes after being arrested in Friedrichshaven, greeting Germany in December.
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Portugal Banishes Lisbon Patriarch Amid Church Property Dispute
Portugal exiles the Patriarch of Lisbon for two years under the law aimed at church organizations. The ban targets Mer Anthony Mendey Hello, patriarch of Lisbon, the bishop of Guarda, and the diocesan administrator of Oportos. Ground cited is persistent opposition to church property associations. The figure has been linked to potential cardinal advancement and papal secret mentions.
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Christmas Dinner for Ex-Slaves at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
More than 200 former slaves living in the District attended a Christmas dinner yesterday at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. An evening entertainment followed with speeches by colored clergymen. Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor and Iman Wolf were slated to attend but could not. The event was organized by the Cosmopolitan City Mission and the Church Extension Society.
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Suffragette plans raid on Washington by Lady Cook
Special to The Washington Post reports Lady Cook vows to secure universal suffrage for women and to press Congress with lawmakers and officials, aiming to move Taft, the Senate, and representatives. The piece also notes Baron Hengelmuller and M Barthold sailing to New York, and a Maine special legislative session to consider antions.
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