Continental Bank Eyes China Loan Probe in Vancouver Departure
The Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank plans to loan China up to 25 million more, with vice president John J. Abbott and attorney Henry Russell Platt sailing from Vancouver to Peking within ten days to study terms. The bank already extended 5.9 million, holding an option on the further loan, while officials praise China’s honesty and vast resources amid broader geopolitical interest.
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Continental and Commercial
Orient
Chicago
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Republic of China
John J. Abbott
Henry Russell Platt
Peking
Vancouver
B. C
China
Continental and Cortimercial Trust and Savings Bank
Reyroldas
Republic
Dria
Loan offer promises 12 years to pay without renewal cost
The offer states a $31,990 loan repaid at $L0 per month including interest and principal, with half applied to debt reduction. Larger or smaller loans would have proportional rates, suggesting scalable terms based on loan size.
Vessels Sunk and Attacks Reported Across Nations
London reports 22 British merchant ships sunk in the week ending March 4 with 14 over 1,606 tons. Three British fishing vessels also sunk. 12 merchant ships attacked unsuccessfully by submarines. Italy abandons daily sinkings updates. weekly totals to be published. German subs between March 1 and 3 report 204,000 tons sunk. Paris notes one merchant ship over 1,400 tons and one under sunk, plus sixteen fishing smacks, in the same period.
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United Kingdom
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Many Aero Fights on Western Front
British dispatch notes 24 hours of heavy aerial activity with extensive reconnaissance and bombing of enemy billets while three German planes were shot down and seven others reported missing. Paris confirms Verdun front shelling with multiple aircraft downed and a notable air engagement. Government files Oregon California land case brief cites $30 million in dispute over railroad land disposals.
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Supreme Court
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Both Sides Reject Home Rule Offer in Irish Dispute
John Redmond and nationalists rejected further negotiations and withdrew from the house amid tense divisions. Timothy Healy mocked Redmond’s exit predicting a return with tail between his legs. Hedly accused Redmond of driving Sinn Feinism by upsetting the party. In San Francisco two and a half million dollars for J. P. Morgan & Co. arrived aboard the Waikawa from Australia.
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Mr. Redmond
Timothy Healy
Redmond
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San Francisco
Mareni
J. P. Morgan & Co
Australia
Union Steamship Company
Waikawa
Inaugural Parader Killed in Parade Collision
Edward J. Kemp Jr. of the Twenty second Engineers New York National Guard armored battery died after his motorcycle collided with a brewery auto truck while returning from the inaugural ceremonies. Kemp was a seven year old athlete who had recently returned from the border and helped in his family's wholesale drug business.
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Edward J. Kemp, Jr
Twenty-second Engineers
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Gov. Whitman
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Governor Yager Welcomes Porto Rico Citizens
Governor Yager extends a warm greeting to new Porto Rican residents and urges swift enactment of laws for citizenship and home rule. He calls for higher civil servant pay and extended educational opportunities while stressing the importance of integrating leathers into the U.S. political framework.
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United States
Start New Gallinger Municipal Hospital Project
Congress appropriated 150000 to start building the Gallinger Municipal Hospital on reservation No 13 to replace the old Washington Asylum Hospital. The hospital will be named for Senator Jacob H Gallingar of New Hampshire who served 22 years on the District of Columbia committee and was its chairman for a time.
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Washington Asylum Hospital
Jacob H. Gallingar
New Hampshire
District of Columbia
Senate
France To Support Cloture In Senate Vote
Baltimore March 7 United States Senator Joseph I France announced he will vote for cloture when the bill reaches the Senate saying he should uphold the President though he generally opposes cloture and believes there should be no limit to debate. He called today’s vote a mild protest against cloture in general.
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Mdé
United States
Joseph I. France
Senate
Congress
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Walsh
Senate Cloture Vote Passes 70-2 in Caucus
Democratic caucus supports cloture with 70 votes to 2 against. Senators Sherman and France vote no, while many Republicans absent. Rules amended to require two thirds to set unfinished business, limit debate, and ban nonunanimous amendments after cloture. Walsh condemns filibusterers and calls for resuming old rules and a special committee to revise them.
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