Red Card Mystery in State Department Telegram Affair
Secretary Bryan and Assistant Secretary Wilson clash over the telegraph to Ambassador Welton in Mexico. A formal note and a missing card trigger a Washington inquiry as Bryan plans to leave for Nebraska. Wilson faces scrutiny while Bryan defers judgment, with no official dispute with Ambassador Wilson noted.
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Mexico
Wilson
Sumors
Secetary
Bryan
Secutails
Fluntington Wilson
Welton
Secetars Bryan
Washington
Nebraska
Weller for Commissioner Indorsed by Local Group
John Rainshaw urged East Washington needs a northwest commissioner to balance power and aid all districts. MF Weller received endorsement amid a dispute over police handling of a suffrage parade and a tied resolution. William McK. Clayton won backing from South Washington Democrats Club for a fair, citywide stance.
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Anacostie Htizens’ Association
Northwest
East Washington
MF Weller
A Watson
Eighth and
G Streets
Capital Traction Company
William McK. Clayton
South Washington Democrats Club
Clayton
Congress
Burleson May Keep Stewart Raises Labor Voices
Joseph S. Stewart, Second Assistant Postmaster General under Taft, may be kept on by the new Postmaster General. Burleson notes Stewart lacks railway mail expertise but is vital for upcoming mail contracts, while labor circles erupt over expectations of Stewart remaining. Stewart oversaw the railway mail service reorganization, longer clerk hours, the gag order, and the ban on union participation, and Burleson faces pressure to balance cost savings with union relations.
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Joseph S. Stewart
Taft
Ir. Burleson
Stewart
Burleson
Hitchcock-Stewart
Post Office
Secretary Daniela Meets Dewey On Naval Policy
Secretary Daniela sat with Admiral Dewey, president of the naval general board, to discuss larger naval policies including warship numbers, stations, dry docks, and fleet needs. He will study Southern navy yards before any change, planning visits in a month or two to inform possible naval legislation.
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Daniela
Naval General Board
Admiral Dewey
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported
SAIL FD reports arrivals and departures: Majestic bound for New York from Southampton dock Saturday morning. La Provence from Havre to New York docks Friday. Presiden Lancaln from Warburg to New York docks Friday morning. Campania from Liverpool to New York docks Sunday morning.
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Majestic
New York
Cape Race
la Provence
Havre
Lancaln
Warburg
Campania
Liverpool
Cabinet Members Seek Short Leaves As Wilson Vacation
President Wilson granted brief leaves to several cabinet members as the administration faced a wave of vacation requests. Secretary Bryan announced a Sunday departure for Nebraska, to return by March 27, followed by War Secretary Garrison seeking time off in New Jersey. Agriculture Secretary Houston asked to return to St Louis, and Commerce Secretary Redfield sought a Brooklyn banquet pause, with the President noting no interference with the event.
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Wilson
Bryan
Nebraska
War Garrison
New Jersey
Washington
Houston
Agricultural Department
Harry
Billy
St. Louis
Commerce Redfield
Brooklyn
Wilson Accepts Honorary Membership in University Club
President Woodrow Wilson has accepted an honorary membership in the University Club of Washington, with officials stating he will enjoy full privileges without active membership. The club, founded by former President Taft, hopes the President will visit frequently, though no dues or active status apply.
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Taft
Woodrow Wilson
del Myron M. Parker
University Club
Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase
Wilson
Col. Parker
Washington
Sixteenth and
K_ streets
Northwest
Pereyra Gets a Post in Mexican Foreign Affairs
Senor Don Varios Pereyra formerly first secretary and charge d affaires of the Mexican embassy in this city has been appointed assistant secretary of foreign affairs of the Mexican government. The embassy notified the appointment yesterday. Pereyra had disagreed with the Madero administration and was recalled to Mexico City to resume his seat in the national legislature. He later left Mexico and lived in Brooklyn. After Madero’s overthrow he returned home.
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Senor Don Varios Peresra
Senor Pereyra
Madero
Mexico City
Mexico
Brooklyn
Treasury bars piratical movie copies from entering US
The Treasury Department yesterday barred entry of piratical copies of copyrighted motion pictures but declined to bar films claimed to infringe merely on copyrighted books. Copyright owners pressed for action against films based on their works, yet the department ruled such cases fall to the courts for resolution.
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Treasury Department
United States
Department
Denies Election To Lewin As Deadlock Persists In Senate
Springfield report says a failed bid to alter the senate journal kept the eighth joint ballot in contention for long term U S senator. Gov Dunne will delay state appointments until the senatorial deadlock is resolved, with ninth ballots again failing to produce a choice. In Concord Henry F Holhin, Democrat, falls short by 14 votes of electing United States senior senator.
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Springfield
Rent &. Keller
Senate Journal
United States
Keller
Senate
Keler
Col. J. Hamilton Lewin
Gov
Dunne
Sherman
Lewis
Dem
Sf Funk eProg
Mc Reynolds Shuts Office to Visitors After 4 PM
Attorney General Mec Reynolds orders the Department of Justice closed to all visitors including senators and representatives at 4 00 p m to focus on federal judge and US attorneyship applications which have overwhelmed him and left no time for other business.
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MecReynolds
Department of Justice
United States
Will Work For City Upholds Half and Half Idea
Senator Gallinger refused to rejoin the Senate District committee as its longtime chairman but pledged continued interest in local legislation. He told a DC delegation that he would stay on the Senate appropriation subcommittee for District funds, stressing the need to preserve the half and half taxation scheme and the federal share of District expenses.
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Gallinger
Senate District Committee
District of Columbia
Democratic National Congressional Committee
William McK. Clayton
Robert N. Harper
James J. Oyster
M. J. Weller
Charles W. Fairfax
John &. Miller
D.C
Senate Appropriations Committee
O'Gorman
Agnt
Senator Root
New York
Senate
Senator O'Gorman
Thornton
Louisiana
O’gorman
Chilton
West Virginia
Wilson undercuts clash over party loyalties at start
By early in the Wilson administration a dispute over delegate loyalties flared in multiple states. Regular Democrats claim Wilson men aim to freeze out rival factions including Clark Underwood supporters. Kentucky senator James faces pressure from original Wilson men challenging patronage control while President Wilson remains patient and directs disputing officials to their department heads. Inaugural events followed with three District Commissioners meeting and the gold inaugural medal presented to the President by the Inaugural committee chair with remarks on the medal’s artistry.
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Iage
Clark
Underwood
Wilson
Maryland
James
Kentucky
Darr
Rudolph
Johnston
Harding
William Corcoran Eustis
Theaters Challenged Chicago Admission Fee Ordinance
Attorneys for Chicago theaters argued before the U S Supreme Court that an annual 1000 fee on theaters charging any seat except box seats violates the fourteenth amendment. Chief Justice White noted theaters are publicly classified by admission price and warned the court must find no foundation for the classification to deem the ordinance unconstitutional.
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Prines
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
White
Senate Currents Mix Power and Policy Amid Di hoc Shakeup
In a bustling Capitol scene Senators move toward key chairmanships as O Gorman is poised to head the interoceanic canals panel and Owen fancies the banking and currency post. The finance chair remains hotly contested with Simmons pledging resignation if not chosen. Tillman’s fate hinges on naval affairs and party factions weigh seniority against reform.
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Simmons
Finance Committee
Senate
North Carolina
Tilman
Bacon
Tillman
Owen
Senator Owen
Banking and Currency
John Watter Smith
Maryland
O'Gorman
Finance
Mr. Owen
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Gare
Shively
Democrats
O’gorman
Four names and moves swirl around Wilson's White House
News from the White House centers on discussions of Philippine independence action at an extra session and potential appointments. Figures include Cannon Bida Wilson Adieu, Uncle Joe Cannon, William F. McCombs, Richard Olney, George W. Guthrie, Norman H. Mack, and John Purroy Mitchel. The president walks in the park with magnolias and returns for tea with diplomats and their wives.
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Jones
Cannon Bida Wilson
White House
Joe’ Cannon
House
Danville
Ill
Washington
William F. McCombs
Wilson
Richard Olney
Great Britain
McCombs
Olney
Pennsylvania
George, W. Guthrie
Italy
Norman H. Mack
New York
William Loeb
John Purroy Mitchel
Dudley Tfield Malone
Senator O'Gorman
Mitchel
Malone
Head of Prisons Accused Over Matteawan Hospital Scandal
Gov. Sulzer charges Col. Joseph F. Scott with nonfeasance in duty for failing to probe reports that Dr. May altered the Matteawan Hospital case book on Harry K Thaw. The inquiry also alleges Thaw received large sums, access to visitors, and payments linked to his hospital release, with Dr Russell and Anhut named. Scott offered defense tomorrow.
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Albany
N. Y
Joseph F. Scott
Sulzer
Col. Scott
Scott
May
Matteawan Hoorpital
Harry KK
John W. Russell
Thaw
Russell
Dr. Russell
John Nicholson Anhut
Cel. Beott
Amhcut
House Delays Committees in Extra Session
House leaders say committee names will depend on the President’s recommendations for legislation scope. Government needs will be met by passing sundry civil and Indian appropriation bills that failed last week, with committee appointments postponed until late in the extra session.
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House
Congress
Tariff revision moves forward in House ways and means
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the iron and steel schedule in tariff revision progress, after earlier approving schedules A chemical and B earthenware. Committee members say the rates are tentative and subject to change.
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House
Ways and Means
A Perfect Shampoo in Five Minutes
Mae Martyn explains that many bad hair cleansers harm the scalp and promotes canthrox shampoo as a safe effective option. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water, shampoo, rinse, then dry for restored luster and pliant scalp. Be sure to buy an original package as canthrox is inexpensive.
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Mae Martyn
Los Angeles News
Wilson policy earns approval from Latin American diplomats
President Wilson's statement on Latin American affairs received in friendly spirit by Central and South American diplomats. They approve the aim to curb revolutions while fostering friendly relations and trade through peaceful means. Congressional committees on foreign affairs also express general approval. A prominent member notes the administration will not be lenient with revolutionists and will back stable governments.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Seeeks More Treaty Power With Colombia
The administration may not pursue further talks on the Panama separation through American Minister James T. Du Bois who is leaving Bogota. It is understood he will not return unless the President specifically asks him to do so, and new powers for drafting a treaty with Colombia are discussed.
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du Bois
Colombia
Panama
James T. du Bois
Bogota
Mr. du Bois
Wilson
Siven
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