Naval battle over Browson ship control stirs House debate
The House Naval Affairs Committee leans toward Admiral Brownson amid a widening dispute on ship construction and hospital ship command. Critics and supporters clash as the administration seeks new battleships and clearer law on command, with former secretary Chandler referenced in the controversy.
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Bennet Seeks Jobs for Constituents Amid Debate
In New York, Mr Bennet told reporters the New York County Republican committee will push for jobs for constituents. He recalled sending a letter to 49,600 voters early in Congress and noted party chairman Parsons will mobilize support at upcoming meetings. Separate note: canal department relocations place most administration offices in Ancon.
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Nominated for Congress in Murphysboro by Republicans
Dee Ji capt nominated here today for the Twenty fifth Congressional district seat left vacant by the death of Representative George W. Smith. Thittlewood of Cairo also named as party candidates.
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Parcels Post Considered by France and United States
The Cabinet discussed a parcels post convention between France and the United States. Postmaster General Meyer said France’s reply to the US proposal was referred to Secretary Root to advise the French Ambassador how their suggestions would affect the uniform conventions with European nations. He did not rule out compliance but said a convincing case for adopting the uniform convention could be made.
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Bishop Edward Andrews Dies After Life of Service to Methodism
New York tributes note Bishop Edward G Andrews died of grip at 82 in Brooklyn. Originator of the twentieth century Thank Offering raising over 42000000 for Methodism, he earlier preached McKinley’s funeral. He traveled globally and influenced missions in Korea Japan Cuba Mexico and India.
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Funston Asks For Troops to Guard Goldfield
Brig Gen. Funston requests War Department permission to raise two Goldfield companies to sixty five men each by transferring from the other local units. He argues a permanent detachment will deter trouble, notes drill facilities are poor, and urges economical action with tents provided. He cites Alaska service preparation and directs these troops to remain until ordered elsewhere.
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Saengerbund Dances In Welcoming New Year At Catreet
About 150 couples of the Washington Saengerbund celebrated New Year at Catreet with 300 guests. The hall featured a fourteen foot flag centerpiece, American flags and bells. Twenty numbers were on the program and during intermission a buffet supper was served in true German style.
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Hades Ship News Interview Questions A Sea Voyage Talk
A New York based ship news reporter asks Hades about Earth, climate, and women during a voyage. The discourse covers impressions of Earth, comparisons with United States people, and whether the traveler plans a longer stay or future visits.
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Fight for coal lands beings two indictments left
Denver dispatch reports the cabinet seeks appeals to higher courts to overturn Judge Lewis on dummy entryman coal land schemes in Colorado. Only two indictments remain against John A. Porter and Porter Fuel Co. with cases for false affidavits and land locations. trial set February 3 in Pueblo amid disputed coal land claims and a fatal Secret Service shooting at Hesperus assay work.
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Duty of Banks to Restore Normal Business 1907 Conditions
Comptroller W. B. Ridgely stated banks should resume full function to reestablish normal business. Reserve cities show strong liquidity with 24.72 percent legal reserve in many areas, Texas cities Galveston and San Antonio above 38 percent legal reserve and 48 percent total cash means. State reports show reserve excess across all states, central reserves rise, only sixteen national bank suspensions in October–December 1907, and no central bank failures. Payments and remittances are being rapidly restored to normal.
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Fires At Policeman Ends In Escape After Shooting
Policeman James Gray of the First precinct narrowly escaped death when a negro fired at him during an arrest attempt. Gray was struck with a brick and later found his coat missing with a gold watch, cartridges, and nails in its pockets. Police pursue the suspect.
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Pardon Granted to Puter in Oregon Land Fraud Case
The Attorney General urged Roosevelt to pardon Stephen A. D. Puter so his testimony could aid prosecutions. Roosevelt signed the pardon after Puter had been jailed since April last year and sentenced July 7, 1906, to two years and a $7500 fine. Puter has cooperated with the government and promised further assistance.
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Oregon
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White House
Aerial war no longer a theory says Lahm
Army officer Lieut. Lahm, winner of the 1889 international dirigible contest in France, returns to Washington and declares dirigible balloons will play a major role in future warfare. He notes their spying reach, immunity to big gunfire, and the need for light powerful engines, with European nations advancing rapidly while the U.S. studies the field.
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Little Fleet at Para Accidents to Men and Ships
The torpedo flotilla arriving at Para from Port of Spain suffers delays and a broken leg incident. Midshipman F H Roberts fractures his ankle during the voyage. Four days at Para will cover coal supplies and rest for crews before the ships resume their Pacific itinerary. Para, Brazil, a river port near 75,000 population, serves as a key shipping hub with deep harbor.
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New Haven
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Bank teller rearrested for embezzlement and false entries
Thomas G. Hayes former American National Bank teller was rearrested on a charge of embezzling 535.42 and making false entries. Warrant issued by U S Commissioner Anson S Taylor and bond set at 5000 dollars posted by Dr W W Stewart. Hayes pleaded not guilty.
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Hayes
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W. W. Stewart
Young Seamen aboard Evans Fleet Draws Young Crews
The Evans fleet includes several ships with notably young crews. The Kentucky's enlisted men average about twenty three years. Ships carried larger than usual crews, recruiting 2000 men from Newport in four months, many lacking full training.
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Army Orders Explain Inspections and Transfers for January 1908
Leave of absence for First Lieut Joseph Myers of Sixth Field Artillery during January 1908 includes trips to Columbus Ohio and Louisville Kentucky for subsistence property inspection. A board of officers will examine the Darnall water purification filter at an in city location, report to the Adjutant General, and Second Lieut Augustus Van Wormer reports to the Department of California for assignment. Chaplain Leake R Groves proceeds to Fort Apache after medical discharge at Fort Bayard and Signal Officers Maj Edgar Russell and Capt Charles de F. Chandler are sent to Mount Weather Virginia to inspect weather station apparatus for hydrogen generation for upcoming balloon experiments at Fort Myer.
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Wadsworth After Hughes
The Republican assembly caucus in Albany signals Speaker James W Wadsworth Jr’s likely bid for governor next fall. Hamms Wayne County nominated him for a third term as speaker, prompting broad support. Ray B. Smith of Syracuse won the clerk nomination 67 to 23, with Archin K. E. Baxter failing to gain expected strength.
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Syracuse
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Fugitive forger dies in police chase in Pittsburg
Reichard a years old accused of forgery died after taking carbolic acid as police closed in after a citywide chase. He collapsed in a hall and died hours later in a hospital. The incident followed a prolonged manhunt across the city and ended with his suicide by poison. The report notes the incident near the north side of Pittsburg and mentions the nation’s almanac promotion tucked into the same item.
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Watson Letter Critiques Greenbacks and Money Powers
Thomas E. Watson of Georgia writes to The Post disputing Treasury note history. He argues the 1861 and 1862 acts authorized $60 million then $150 million in notes, claims demand notes and greenbacks differed in value, and accuses money changers of driving a two currency scheme to pressure the government. He warns of a forthcoming clash with bankers.
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Georgia
Treasury
Andrew Jackson
Watson
Navy wage scale approved for 1908 by official
Assistant Secretary Newberry yesterday approved the wage boards reports at U S navy yards fixing a calendar year 1908 scale for mechanics and other employees. Except for insular possessions where native labor wages were reduced to align with white labor, the scale remains nearly the same as 1907 with some local adjustments at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to equalize wages across first to fourth class employees.
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Why I Lost My Job
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