Panama Canal Debate Shows Root Attacks and U S Stance
Senator Elihu Root delivers a two hour Senate speech attacking U S Panama Canal policy with Britain urging arbitration and repeal of the free coastwise passage clause. He argues the United States must honor treaties and not prejudice international trust while Brandegee plans a committee meeting to consider repeal actions.
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Priest Buell Weds Katherine Powers Sparks Georgetown Scandal
Rev David H. Buel once Georgetown University president and St Aloysius pastor secretly married Katherine Frances Powers in New York. Excommunicated by the Catholic Church, he severed priestly vows after a career at Gonzaga College and Georgetown. Alumni and churchmen react with shock as details of the wedding surface in Washington and New Haven reports.
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Root Sounds Alarm on Treaty Hypocrisy in Senate
Senator Root denounces false pretenses by government leaders over the treaty. asks if continuing to uphold principles is worth risking repudiation of statements, promises, and agreements when interests are at stake. He questions the value of remaining in a position to bend interpretations for gain.
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Yale Alumni Weekly reveals marriage of Father Buel to Katherine Powers
A Yale Alumni Weekly notice reports the marriage of Father David Hill Buel, a Yale class of 1883 alumnus, to Miss Katherine Frances Powers of Boston. The event, occurring in New York early in December, surprises classmates who recall his earlier priestly service and writings.
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New Men for Senate Get Renewals in Tied States
New men for Senate renewals reported as Owen Okighams Nelson Minnesota Kenyon Iowa for Delaware Joina. Deadlock states linger through party ballotings amid entrenched spats and renewals in tied races.
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Rift over Senate picks across states heats up
Multiple state legislatures on January 21 moved to elect or renominate U S senators. Nebraska chose Norris on a party ticket. Oregon re-elected Lane in a Republican setup. Wyoming and Minnesota reported stability while Delaware and others faced deadlock. Congress-focused alignments mirrored in New Hampshire and Iowa ballots.
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Revolt Talk in Cuba Sparks Election Turmoil
Havana reports that a court ruling favored the Havana mayor over the Liberal interior secretary regarding police payments, prompting Col. Orestes Ferrera to threaten revolution. Liberal doubts about justice and plans to block President-elect Menocal’s inauguration raise fears of a new election and possible government interference.
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Greyhound Collapse After Six Miles With Train Race
In a January race at South Norwalk Connecticut a blooded grayhound attempted to keep pace with a Boston express train. Dog Luellar Gray rode the train from the local station and watched the grayhound cling beside the coach before eventually collapsing and dying near Stamford.
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Smuggling Diamonds Busted at New York Post Office
Government agents arrested Nathen Groty, a New York diamond dealer, after a package from Amsterdam arrived and revealed smuggled diamonds worth over 82 000 in a leather framed photograph. Groty was held on 6000 bail awaiting federal grand jury action.
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Tillman Assails Please In SC Legislature Speech
Special to The Washington Fest from Columbia South Carolina January 2. Senator Benjamin Tillman delivers a vitriolic attack on Governor Cole L Blease during a read before the general assembly. Tillman brands Blease as a demon rogue and questions his bid for the Senate remarking on his influence over South Carolinians and the forthcoming senatorial primary.
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Senate
Richmond
South Carolina
Governor’s Plan to Be Discussed at Meeting Today
Busti and others say Congress must act to meet President Biec’s wishes as a resolution approved in the House moves forward. A canvass of the electoral vote is noted, with parade work ongoing and reception discouraging provincial limits.
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Taft Will Ride With Wilson In Capitol Inauguration
In a plan confirmed by White House officials President Taft will ride from the Capitol to the White House with his successor, President-elect Wilson, a custom Roosevelt broke four years ago. Col Spencer Canby stated the President-elect desires this escort. A joint congressional committee may recommend a reception, but leaders doubt it. The inauguration plan includes a public reception only if Wilson wants it and a special resolution is introduced. The House committee approved a measure authorizing street stands and loan of tents for ceremonies. Continued on third page.
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Senator Assails Canal Toll Plan and More Headlines
Nation wide items include a senator’s attack on canal toll plans a priest’s marriage surprise and six to a senate seat. Reports cover inauguration reception opposition Americans abroad in Paris and Mexico Jewish women organize plus currency plans and other society notes. Fisher wins Osage case and mothers plead for wayward youths as inquiries begin on telephone services.
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Veronese Sinking Survivor Found Alive After Wreck
Special to The Washington Post reports the steamship Veronese wreck claimed 44 lives. A 9 month old baby survived washed ashore wrapped in blankets, among emigrants and crew. The list of victims includes 33 Spanish emigrants and six crew members.
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Gunboat Wheeling to Sail for Vera Cruz Amid Mexican Uprising
Turbulent conditions across southern Mexico prompt the U S Navy to dispatch the gunboat Wheeling from Tampa to Vera Cruz to protect Americans and foreign residents. Reports from Ambassador Wilson and consuls describe widespread anarchy in Vera Cruz and beyond, with guerrilla fighting and robberies endangering travelers and locals. The State Department signals nonintervention but reserves aggressive action if American safety is threatened.
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Senate faces tough path for Taft picks in District
Democratic leaders say both Oyster and Rudolph likely will not be confirmed by the Senate, despite lack of personal opposition. They urge President Taft to leave vacancies for President Wilson to fill and note bipartisan support from Republicans may not overcome Senate opposition led by Hoke Smith and other Democrats.
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