Taft Urges Fortifications for Panama Canal in New York Arrival
President Taft addressed the Pennsylvania Society Dinner in New York urging fortifications for the Panama Canal calling the waterway vital to U S defense and trade. He cited treaties and Spooner act backing fortification and argued a strong defense is essential even amid peace hopes. He predicted Senate support and outlined costs and strategic logic, then spoke at the New York Press Club before returning to Washington.
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Pennsylvania Society of New York
United States
New York Press Club
Carnegie
New York
Taft
Panama Canal
Pennsylvania Society
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Capital
North River
New Tubes
Seventh Avenue
Hotel Astor
Martinique
J. M. Beck
Lord Lansdowne
England
Spooner
Panama
Fingland
Mahan
War Department
Ballinger in Coal Fight Over Fort Lewis Property
Colorado faces a dispute with Secretary Ballinger over Indian school lands at Fort Lewis. The government had offered Durango and Grand Junction reservations to Colorado to fund education, but Ballinger sought recall after learning of coal beneath. Governor Shafroth had already accepted, while a bill to formalize the transfer was to be rushed through the legislature.
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Denver
Cole
Colorado
Ballinger
Interior Department
Fort Lewis
Durango
Grand Junction
Colo
Shafroth
Poison case defense rests in Wheeling trial
In Wheeling West Virginia Laura Farnsworth Schenk faces a murder charge for poisoning her husband John O Schenk. The defense wrapped its case with claims of a family conspiracy to remove the accused wife. Witnesses tested Myers arsenic and lead exposure while rebuttals questioned reliability.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O
Schenk
Jane Hedges
Nicholls
Albert Schenk
John
Handlan
John Tash
Schenks
Robert
Virginia
Nicaragua to Pay Pensions for Executed Men
Relatives of Leroy Cannon and Leonard G rece will receive pensions from the Nicaraguan government. Col Paul Mason of New York, arriving from Nicaragua, said Cannon’s relatives obtain compensation and Mason received $1000 and a Nicaraguan army commission for his services.
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New Orleans
Leroy Cannon
Leonard Grece
Zelaya
Paul Mason
New York
Nicaragua
Col. Mason
Georgetown Alumni Banquet Honors Chief Justice White
Georgetown alumni, diplomats, and public figures gathered for the annual founders' day banquet. Chief Justice White received a reception, Ambassador Bryce praised Taft’s court picks, and Justice Harlan, Day, and Lamar spoke. About 300 attended, with Yale-like tribute to Georgetown’s influence and memories of the Civil War era. The event featured toasts, remarks by John W. Yerkes, and a standing thanks to Charles J. Murphy for future banquets. Southern Railway announces a sleeping car service through Greensboro and Raleigh for travelers from Washington to North Carolina destinations.
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Bryce
United States States Supreme Court
Taft
Harlan, Day
Lamar
White
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Alumni Association
Great Britain
John W. Yerkes
Justice White
Louisiana
Bes
Harlan
Day
Brown
Clanlough
District Supreme Court
Conway
Eugene de L. McConnell
S. J
St. Aloysius
Tis
Henry Gaston
South Carolina
Joseph Himel
Meded
Yerkes
William Holland Wilmer
Jhanks
Charles J. Murphy
New York
Joseph Healy
James S. McDonough
Andrew 8. Shipman
James McElhinney
John F. Hefferman
John F. Walsh
Tracy
Albany
Maurice Spratt
Buffalo
Delega
Democrats Plan Pilgrimage to Monticello and Jefferson Home
Democrats plan a student pilgrimage to Monticello and Thomas Jefferson's home near the University of Virginia on April 13. The movement, born at the National League of Democratic College Clubs meeting in the New Willard Hotel, seeks nationwide club coordination with W. Jefferson Davis urging state leagues to act. Committees invite Gov Woodrowson of New Jersey and other prominent Democrats to attend.
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Jefferyn
District of Columbia
National League of Democratic College Clubs
Willard Hotel
William S. McKean
Association of Democratic Clubs
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Jefferson
W. Jefferson Davis
Gov. Woodrowson
Apfferson
Pid
Morton President Taft Sends Roses at Morton Funeral
Funeral services for Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life, were held at St Thomas Church and burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Notables attended including J P Morgan, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry W Harris, and Secretaries Meyer and Wilson. Taft sent a wreath. three hundred Equitable employees attended. The body to be moved to Ann Arbor, memorial order issued by Secretary Meyer.
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Washington Post
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Company
St. Thomas Church
Fifty-Third Street
Fifth Avenue
Woodlawn
Morton
Finch Avenue
Ernest M. Stires
St. Thomas
L. G C. Fisher
Phelps
George T. Wilson
T. H. Rosenfeld
William C. Poulby
John Nordhaus
Mr. Morton
T. F. Ryan
T. P. Shants
EB. J. Berwind
J. F. Harris
the Bauitable
Thomas Spratt
Eben B. Thomas
F. §. Witherbee
James MacMahon
C. H. Zehnder
The
Assurance Company
Finance
Charles Peabody
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Albert Borden
Ben Tracey
Victor Metcalf
Navy
Robert J. Linn
J. P. Morgan
Otto Kahn
Lewis Nixon
B. F. Tracy
A. Munsey
Thomas A. Gilespie
William Johnson
W. G. Demarest
R. A. C. Smith
J. E. Swanstrom
Terry
Valentine Puyder
L. L. Gillespie
T. A. Gillespie
Levi P. Mor
Equitable
Taft
August Belmont
T. J. Ryan
Mackay
the Navy
Meyer
Agriculture
Wilson
Edwin Haley
Henry W. Harris
D. 8. Webster
Charles Kingsley
Morton Home
Hiley
Valley
Ann Arbor
Mich
English squire Oswald Mosley plans bread campaign
Special cable from London reports Sir Oswald Mosley, landsowning English squire and village baker in Rolleston, Staffordshire, seeks to curb decay and tooth loss by promoting whole meal bread. He will grind flour in a stone mill and bake home made bread at the same price as white flour varieties. Also notes Baltimore and Ohio rail fares.
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Oswald Mosley
Washington Post
London
Sir Oswald Mosley
Rolleston
Staffordshire
Bir Oswald
England
Oswald
Old Guard Victory Names Barnes as New State Chairman
William Barnes Jr of Albany was chosen chairman of the New York Republican State committee, succeeding Hara F. Prentice. The old guard, defeated at Saratoga by Roosevelt, regains control but pledges unity and cooperation to bring the party back to power. The vote was 25 of 38 with 8 for Heacock and Wadsworth, Jr. absent. The selection aimed at harmony and support for Taft in 1912, with debate over Roosevelt’s role and party unity.
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New York
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Theodore Roosevelt
Saratoga
Republican State Committee
Hara F. Prentice
Old Guard
Col. Roosevelt
Barnes
Taft
Timothy L. Woodruff
Mr. Woodat
Republican Party
Barnés
G. Heacock
Tion
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Cable
Wadeworth
Roosevelt
Griscom
Republican County Committee
Col
Censure Row Follows Newark Factory Fire Toll
Newark grand jury censures three parties over the November 26 factory fire that killed 25 women and girls. No indictments are issued. The plant’s nearby freight company is charged with delaying an alarm. Anchor Lamp Co superintendent blamed for attempting self rescue. State labor department criticized for lack of iron fire escape at the rear. Separately, the Ward Line steamer Merida arrived in New York with one propeller lost 160 miles from Havana surfing to harbor on one screw.
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Newark
N. J
Grand Jury
Fre
Anchor Lamp Company
State Labor Department
New “York
Jan
Merida
New York
Havana
Vesdel
German Dog Demonstrates Speech Abilities in Berlin
The Washington Post reports a German dog named Don has proven to two animal psychologists that he can pronounce articulate words. Historical notes say talking dogs were known in the 19th century and that various mammals, even sea calves and stags, have been trained to imitate human speech or sing melodies. Nervous dogs are highlighted as ideal test subjects in these experiments.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Don
Scheltain
Michellin
Darwin
Romanes
Big salaries cut by steel firm signals wider retrenchment
New York January 21 suggests Wall Street that head salaries are narrowing to 50 000. United States Steel directors recommended James A Farrell receive 50 000 down from 100 000 for ex president W E B Corey. Death of Paul Morton raises prospect of further reductions at Equitable Life. Western banks show few salaries above 35 000 amid post merger retrenchment.
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New York
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
James A. Farrell
W EB
Corey
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Bossip
Equitable
The
Mutual Life
Chicago
West
Court of inquiry ordered into coast artillery corps
Richmond Va Jan 2 During a conference with Gov Mann Adjt Gen Sale ordered a court of inquiry to investigate the entire coast artillery battalion and report The move follows stern criticisms by the Fort Monroe commander over discipline and efficiency and the resignation of three officers Lieut Col Townsley reports Norfolk and Portsmouth men were well equipped but left with gear in poor condition The Second company of Norfolk drew especially sharp criticism for lacking discipline with one lieutenant noted for many social engagements
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Washington Post
Richmond
Coast Artillery Corps
Virginia Volunteers
Fort Monroe
Adjt
Sale
Mann
C. P. Townsley
Coast Artillery
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Norfolk. Referring To Discipline, Col. Townsley
Cal. Townsley
Hungarian bachelor leaves fortune to twelve draft nurses
Emil von Bizony a 65 year old Hungarian bachelor famed for estranged relatives and frugal habits bequeathed all real and personal property to twelve draft nurses. Executors, the Society for the Protection of Amni mata in Budapest, funding care via interest with a horse to be added after each death to keep the count at twelve. Relatives dispute the will as negotiations with the society continue and a $20,000 compromise offer is declined.
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Odda
Washington Post
Emil von Bizony
von Bizony
Society For the Protection of Amnimata
Budapest
Herr von Bizony
Legislators Plan School Probe Urges Investigation
Legislators plan a school probe after studying the local situation. Representatives Peters and Burleson defend executives while House members call for a rigid inquiry, blaming dual control for waste and seeking fuller disclosure. The plan includes abolishing the board of education and scheduling a hearing.
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Board of Trade Committee
House
Peters
Burleson
Ready for School Probe Sets District Amends Bill
Representative A. J. Peters of Massachusetts proposes an amendment to a District bill to authorize an investigation and abolish the board of education. Representative Smith of Michigan notes the District committee seeks a deeper inquiry after prior schoolconditions review. District officials claim extravagant management and advocate for education reform. Maj. Judson, acting president, will confer with District subcommittees to arrange a federal investigation of the public account system.
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Board of Education
A. J. Peters
Massachusetts
House
Smith
Michigan
Congress
Maj. Judson
Board of Commission
Ers
House Appropriations Committee
Gardner
Peters
Appropriations Committee
Board of Trade
Congress to probe District public schools in wake of alleged extravagance
Congress members announce a plan to investigate the District school system after allegations of extravagance voiced before the Board of Trade. They seek abolition of the Board of Education or strict reform under new oversight, with hearings set for Wednesday and testimony from James M. Oyster and Supt. A. T. Bruart.
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Board of Commissioners
Congress
Board of Education
Board of Trade
Board of Trade Committee
James M. Oyster
A. T. Bruart
Peters
Massachusetts
Burleson
Texas
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