Filibuster Grips Senate Over Army Nominations
The Senate faced a two hour closed door filibuster as Democrats and Republicans sparred over army officer promotions and related policies. Senator Culberson pressed to advance Colquitt’s son to second lieutenant, while compromise proposals failed and no nominations were acted upon. Hyde was disbarred in New York, and a Panama Canal visit ad urged travel.
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Culberson
Senate
Republicana
Hoke Smith
Uallinger
Georgii Rougher
Smtt
Clarke
Arkansas
Smith
Hicken Smith
To &O
Senator Culberson
Texas
Sidney Burkhalter Colquitt
Gov. Colquitt
Mrr
Burglary Alarm Patent Claimed by Inmate Cornell
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports inmate William Cornell in the Tombs claims a burglar alarm patent. He says Washington patent attorneys notified him that his application for a burglar alarm and bell was approved. The device allows windows to stay open in summer while alerting when opened, using a bell sequence at doors. Cornell, 42, has spent two years in prison and 1907 saw him sentenced to Dannemora for burglary.
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Washington Post
New York
William Cornell
Cornell
Washington, D. C
Alen
Corneil
Dannemora
Ten Cabinet Posts to Fill Before March 4
Senator Borah confirms a Senate majority for a department of labor with a cabinet secretary. The bill, already passed by the House, is expected to pass the Senate before March 4 with solid Democratic support and cross-party backing including Republican votes.
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Borah
Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York American
Wilson
Department of Labor
Senate
House
Money Trust Inquiry End Near Says Chairman
The money trust investigation faces an end as Chairman urges completion by Friday or Saturday next week. A report to Congress will be made, with 40 witnesses remaining, amid protests over bank disclosures and demands for names of borrowers. The Senate delay and lack of power hinder progress as the committee plans an intermediate report and adjourns to February 3%.
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Bill Hela
Congress
Senate
House “Money Trust
Pujo
Joans
United States
House
Woman of 105 to Marry in Los Angeles
Mrs Marco Nina Elisalda aged 105, reportedly wealthy, obtained a marriage license for herself and Pleasantino Leon aged 20. Leon intends to challenge a court order appointing Claudia Lugo, a granddaughter, as Elisalda’s guardian. Lugo will contest the move. In Chillicothe, Mrs Bana Sibert aged 19 was granted a divorce from Henry Sibert aged 7 on nonsupport grounds. Her maiden name Edna Wiley is restored.
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Los. Angeles
Cal
Marco- Nina’ Elisalda
Pleasantino Leon
Leon
Claudia Lugo
Lugo
Chillicothe
Ohio
Bana Sibert
Henry Sibert
Edna Wiley
Siberts
Brandt Free After 30 Year Term Conviction Contested
The governor denied sympathy for the convict and noted the defendant confessed. The case centers on a 30 year term and Brandt's release follows legal proceedings and appeals.
Taft's Critic Dies After Public Hearing
Dr Charles K Austin a Washington figure who disappeared after a hearing before Postmaster General Grandfield reportedly drowned himself in Byesville Ohio where he served as postmaster. Charges had alleged harsh language about the President. prosecutors paused action as officials considered his mental state.
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Mirtys
Mortimer L. Schiff
Benater Nelson
Ohio
Minnesota
Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York American
Washington
Charles K. Austin
Grandfield
Byesville
Austin
Banker’s Valet Brandt Wins Habeas Relief After Arrest Saga
The article traces Brandt’s release on bail after Justice Gerard’s habeas corpus ruling, his remand to Sing Sing, subsequent rearrest, and an appellate reversal ordering return to Dannemora. It notes a long investigation by the grand jury finding no conspiracy evidence, and later advocacy by United States Senator Knute Nelson for Swedish societies, which failed until today.
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Gerard
Supreme Court
Jan
Brandt
Geyard
Dannemora
United States
Knute
Nelson
Brandtia Freedom
Brandt Pardoned by Governor Sulzer on Mercy Ground
Gov. Sulzer pardons Folke E. Brandt former valet of banker Mortimer Schiff after petitions from 42 Swedish societies and a pledge that Brandt will not seek theater work or insult others. He must confess falsehoods in prior efforts and redeem himself. Brandt plans to travel to Minnesota to begin anew with Senator Nelson’s support.
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Albany
Sulzer
Folke E. Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
New York
Brandt
Nelson
Minnesota
Awit
Bulzer
Gov. Sulzer
Schiff
Asi
Lfe
Washington
Boy Warren Hayes Vanishes From Home in Northwest District
Warren Hayes, four year old son of Mr and Mrs Luther Hayes of 41 Quincy Street NW, disappeared yesterday afternoon while playing with other boys near Soldiers Home grounds. Police from the Eighth precinct and local volunteers searched all night without success. Authorities believe no harm has yet occurred and hope to locate him soon.
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Warren Hayes
Luther Hayes
Quincy Street
Eighth Yond Penth
Paries
Little
Warren
Veronese Wreck Threatens Passengers in Atlantic Breakup
Off Oporto Portugal the British steamer Veronese wrecked near shore with only a few of 199 aboard saved as seas wash passengers overboard. After the line to the shore broke, boats failed against rocks. Bodies wash ashore, two Portuguese longshoremen drown trying to reach the wreck with a line. Urgency grows to lay another cable and salvage survivors before the vessel breaks apart. Uranium floated at Halifax after grounding on rocks. passengers removed.
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Oporto
Portugal
Sallaree
Shepala
Veron
Lees
Caren
Boy Scouts Offer Skin Grafts to Save Child in Arnett Fire
Scores of volunteers offered to donate skin to save 10 year old Reba Hainds who survived a house fire that killed her parents and a younger sibling in Arnett Oklahoma last Christmas Eve. Doctors say only skin grafting can save her life and the operation is to be performed soon.
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Reba Hainds
Slater
Arnett
Okio
CALIS KILLING OF EDITOR SUBJECT OF NEWSPAPERS
Special to The Washington Post reports South Carolina figures a heated dispute over editorials. Governor Elease Senis Mesange is centerpiece as tribune Tilman accused and jurors find not guilty in a case tied to press criticism and political retaliation.
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Elease Senis Mesange
Washington Post
Columbia
8. C
Cole Lee
Tilman
Tils
Tillman
Érfalof
Nesro
Mexican Crisis Sparks U S Intervention Debate
Telegraphic dispatch from El Paso reports rising calls for U S intervention in Mexico as attacks by rebels mount. The piece notes Mexican refugees and Americans fleeing violence, with British protest to Washington cited and senators near New Orleans and El Paso preparing a report urging decisive action.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Fala
Griscom
Lascurgin
Taft
Wilgon
Smith
New Orleans
Fall
Urges Home Rule Kahn Plans A New Park
Washington guests at the Raleigh Hotel heard Julius Kahn urge beautification of the National Capitol area and a park between Union Station and the Capitol. Senator Poindexter urged District self-rule. Joseph Strasburger praised the Retail Merchants Association for uniting Washington merchants and saving at least $15,000 through coordinated efforts.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Raleigh
Mien
Miles Pointiexter
Wahing
Ton
Julius Kahn
California
National Capital
Union Station
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roe. Fulkerson
Joseph Stras‘burger
Association
Dynamo
Matil
Harry Franc
Apéaker
Cw Pit
Kahn
Teautifil
He -Station
Taft hints at Wilson odds amid Clover Club visit
President Taft, in Philadelphia for the Clover Club, wished Wilson success and urged Democrats to honor the November verdict. He warned against radical or conservative extremes and praised a forthcoming program including tariff revision and reforms. Taft’s remarks stressed cautious progress and national prosperity.
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Taft
Clover Club
Wilson
White House
Inaugural Ball Scrapped in Wilson Era Plan
The triaugural committee will respect President-elect Wilson's wishes and meet Monday to decide a procedure. A reception at the Capitol is planned to replace the ball, while discussing how simple the ceremony should be and awaiting word from Wilson. Leaders expect no formal decision until the meeting.
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Triaugural Committee
Wilson
Capitol
Lablight
Lowing
Gov. Wilson
William Corcoran Eustis
Fuistis
Wight
Trenton
Eustis
Senate
House
Washington
United States
Congress
George E. Hamillton
Percy Foster
Callahan
Johnson
Loreal Transportation Committee
Benjamin G. Minor
Legislative Committee
Democrats Hold Up Appointments Money and Quiz Near End
Page one notes Democratic delays on appointments and a closing quiz on funds. It lists Home Rule for the District urged, mentions Mexican sentiment for intervention, and references pardons and peril at sea. Also covers Taft to Wilson, no inaugural ball, and a string of brief items including crime and society notes.
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Valet Brandt
Peril
Taft
Wilson
Poincare
Hunt
Kenyon
Bill Pauper
Navy Yards
Mors
Panama
Argentina
Women in Poker Braid Screams and Faints in New York
Detectives Arm strong and Sutter retrieved Mrs. Belle Gubner's luxuriously furnished West Ninety-second Street apartment. A prearranged signal from front window shade led officers to seventeen fainting women, seven highly excited, as police attended to the scene amid dropped diamonds and embarrassment.
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Washington Post
New
York
Armstrong
Sutter
Belle Gubner
West Ninety-second Street
Sergt. Cashell
Cashell
Checollate
Alltac Inaugural Ball Read to Committee as Hearings Postpone
Letter from Trenton arrives after Chairman Eustis retires and remains unopened. It will be read to the General Committee Monday. Chairmen plan a conference for the morning. Congressional hearings are postponed pending decision.
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Trenton
Eustis
General Committee
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