Left many uniforms ammunition also discarded
Testimony before the Senate Military Affairs Committee describes easy access to extra ammunition and discarded khaki uniforms at Fort Brown during the Twenty-sixth Infantry occupation. White post quartermaster sergeant Rowland Osborne says much of the ammo seen there post- Twenty-sixth was Krag-Jorgensen, with some shells possibly Springfield. Citizens seemed able to reach debris and worn clothing, though guards reportedly checked only on ranges.
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Twenty-sixth Infantry
Brownsville
Reoga
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Rowland Osborne
Fort Brown
For
Twenty-sixth
Twenty-fifth
Osborne
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Shelly
Ogborne
Benater
Edwin P. Thompson
Conti Jong
Thompson
Taft
Secretary of War
Senator Foraker
Ordnance Department
Stauser
Mr. Foraker
Overman
Foraker
New Canal Assessors named to replace former commissioners
Montgomery Blair of the District of Columbia and D Ambler of Salem Ohio named marchers of fusion under a treaty between the United States and Pan to assess damages for lands and materials needed for canal purposes. Appointments fill vacancies from retirement of C A L Reed and Thomas Gat who were originally chosen to value land for the lerh mus preliminary assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Blair
Ohio
District of Columbia
D. &Ambler
Salem
United States
C. A. L. Reed
Thomas Gat
Death for Treason Only Reshafts Montenegro Policy
The State Department reports a Montenegrin parliament resolution abolishes the death penalty except for high treason. The measure, proposed by the justice minister at the prince's request, was adopted on February 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
John Fo oJadtson
Grarce
Montenegro
Biupahtina
Tapaelt
Waging War on Wolves in National Forests
The article reports the appointment of forest guards and rangers to hunt wolves in national forests. F L Brandenstain and J S Whitlock are assigned to Sawtooth National Forest Idaho, and William G Postel with George M Glover to Wind River division Yellowstone Wyoming. The effort focuses on early spring dens to curb depredations, with several others to be appointed where needed over the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Brandenstain
J. 5. Whitlock
Sawtooth National Forest
Idaho
Wiliam G Postel
George M Glover
Wind River
Yellowstone National Forest
Wyoming
Penrose court martial witness Testimony from Green
Dr Sergt Thomas J Green a discharged soldier of the Twenty fifth Infantry testified at the Penrose court martial He said he heard the first shot and subsequent shots and saw flashes beyond the garrison wall He described inspection of guns and ammunition the morning after the shooting The defense lacks further witnesses awaiting arrivals from Washington
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San Antonio
Tex
Thomas J. Green
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Penrose
Washington
State Capitol art glass prices questioned in hearing
Testimony before the capitol investigating committee reveals paid prices far above market value for imported baccarat glass used in electric chandeliers of the State Capitol. John H. Sanderson & Co. of Philadelphia contracted with the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings. Henry B. Ebberts of Phoenix Glass Company disputes per foot pricing and says his firm supplied most glass under a different contract with Pennsylvania Bronze Company. The committee plans further hearings.
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Warrisburg
Mbr
Capitol
New State
John H. Sanderson & Co
Philadelphia
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Sanderson
Baccarat
Henry B. Ebberts
Pittsboro
Phoenix Glass Company
Ebberts
Pennsylvania Bronze Company
Churchmen See President in New York Religion Push
New York religious leaders urged President to help revitalize workingmen’s interest. Federation delegates Anson P. Atterbury Walter Laidlow and Sage Donala Mackay cited church shortages and rising Catholic and Jewish houses of worship. President showed keen interest and pledged support to increase religious engagement and church-building efforts.
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New
New York
Federation
Evyary Way
Posatbie
Root Presents Minister Pina Before President Roosevelt
Senor Don Ramon Pina, the new Spanish Minister, was yesterday formally presented to President Roosevelt by Secretary of State Root. The cordial reception and speeches expressed goodwill and hope for enduring friendship between Spain and the United States.
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Don Ramon Pina
Roosevelt
Root
Senor Pina
Soldier tells of Father John's Medicine cure tale
Edward Carroll, a retired Italian Quartermaster Sergeant in the American army, recalls a severe illness after service with Chinese Boxers battles to Penn. He credits Father John’s Medicine with a full recovery, claiming it always worked for his lung trouble and fatigue.
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Penn
Edward Carroll
Father Joan
Father John
Edward Carroll Talian
Ginears
C. S Army
Ohn
San Francisco Board Rescinds School Segregation Pledge
Frisco board of education reverses October 1906 Japanese segregation in public schools, adopting a Washington conference aligned resolution. It warns unwritten reservation persists if Roosevelt promises on discretionary coolie immigration are not kept, enabling potential readoption. President to dismiss federal suits and issue an immigration passport mandate for Japanese entrants.
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Roosevelt
San Francisco
Education
United States
Devin Y
Lawrence FP
Walsh
Board of Education
Schmitz
Devlin
Circuit Court
Supreme Court of California
Torday
Callipetia
Oriental Public School
Clay Street
Powell and Mason
Japan Seen Peaceful Despite Exclusion of Foreign Pupils
A Tokyo based letter from Tadayo Ramiya to a Washington banker argues Japan is peaceful toward the United States and rejects war talk sparked by California school exclusions. Ramiya, tied to former minister Takahira, shares a Tokyo clipping by E Brinkley stating foreigners can lease land, gain residence, and face equal taxes in Japan.
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Japan
United States
California
Tadayo Ramiya
Tokyo
Washington
Ramiya
Takahira
America
E. Brinkley
Rosseau Named to Isthmian Canal Commission Post
Former Senator Blackburn of Kentucky and Henry Rosseau are slated for roles on the Isthmian Canal Commission. Blackburn plans to assume duties around April 4 on the Isthmus after meeting with Secretary Taft. Rosseau’s appointment to succeed Rear Admiral Endicott is confirmed, with Rosseau set to depart the Navy Yard role to join the commission.
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Endicott
Blackburn
Kentucky
Whela
Taft
Henry Rosseau
Ieau
Navy
Richard C. Hollyday
Avdt
New York
Ard
Bureau of Yards and Rocks
Rosseau
Philippines Assembly Election Set for July 30
Secretary Taft plans a September visit for the opening of the first Philippine assembly. The elected body will have eighty one members at one delegate per 20 000 people, creating a House of Representatives equivalent to the United States. Elections occur next July. Voting eligibility requires male Philippine citizens aged 23, with prior Spanish-era officials, real estate valued at 500 pesos, or 4 pesos in established taxes, or literate in English or Spanish.
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Taft
Philippines
Philippine Assembly
Islands
United Hties House of Representatives
Philippine Commission
Senate
Philippine Islands
Thosa
UrPhosa
Eight Hour Law Enforced by Taft Orders
Secretary Taft directs War Department engineer officers to apply the eight hour law to public works without exemptions. The move, taken after review, aims to end prior construction interpretations and is expected to limit river and harbor projects funded by recent Congress appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
War Department
Ruef's Motion Denied as Trial Judge Maintains Custody
San Francisco March 13 Judge Dunne denied the motion for a change of trial judge and ordered the People v Ruef case proceed. Prosecutor Heney sought sheriff and coroner disqualification and custody remand for Ruef while the trial lasts, a move opposed by Ruef's attorney as tyrannical and arbitrary.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dunne Todey
Abraham Ruet
Honey
Dunne
Robert Parett
F. J. McManus
Ruet
Paul Wippert
Ruef
Nippert
Heney
Eusor Elgey
JOLCROW CASE DROPPED OVER SEGREGRATED CAR SEATS
Andrew Patterson a Jacksonville Florida Negro failed to prosecute a Florida Supreme Court appeal challenging a city ordinance enforcing segregated street car seating. The Florida high court upheld the law as a proper peace regulation claiming avoiding mingling races. Patterson argued Fifteenth Amendment rights and equal protection but the US Supreme Court denied review after the record was stricken for nonprinting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Florida
United States Supreme Court
Andrew Patterson
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Patterson
United States Supremé Court
Colon Citizens Protest US Sanitary Improvements
A Colon petition signed by influential citizens and property owners was handed to the Secretary of State for U.S. government presentation. It claims unjust local authority actions under the treaty with Panama during sanitary work for Colon reconstruction and warns tenants face coercive land demands and mandatory improvements despite treaty protections.
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Colon
Mar
Aries
United States
Reef
Panama
Postal Army Will Profit From New Classification Law
The new postal classification law will raise pay for about 19,000 clerks and 24,227 carriers starting July 1, with six clerk grades from 600 to 1200 and a capped carrier increase. Overall, roughly 29,900 clerks and 24,227 carriers gain, boosting federal payroll by about 4.6 million dollars annually. The change hinges on the new fiscal year rules and specific grade shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Doctor Praises Archie Roosevelt After Diphtheria Illness
Reports from the bedside of Archie Roosevelt, the President's son, say his diphtheria case is improving. Doctors expect the critical stage to pass and quarantine to end. Archie's throat has recovered, he is gaining strength and taking nourishment. Quentin Roosevelt shows no signs of infection, while Kermit has returned home from Groton School.
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Archie Roosevelt
Archie
Lambert
New York
Archie Hhg
Dr. Lambert
Quentin ‘Roosevelt
White House
Kermit
Groton School
Court Rules Civil Statutes Not Applicable to Courts Martial
Federal Judge Folock denied ex Captain George N. Kirkman’s habeas corpus plea. The ruling held civil statutes do not govern sentences from military courts. Kirkman has seven months left to serve at Fort Leavenworth under Army jurisdiction and articles of war.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Follock
United States District Court
George N. Kirkman
Kirkman
Thiz
War Department
Fort Leavenworth
J. C. Pollock
Lam
Fugitiva Comma Alters Coal Funds for White House
A misplaced comma in a civil appropriation bill nearly redirected coal funds for the Executive Mansion. A vigilant clerk caught the error before the Senate, preserving $7,000 for coal and related buildings, with the mispunctuated items corrected in conference.
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White House
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
House
Senate
Sugartrust Rebates Questioned in Sugar Docks Ownership Talk
In New York on March 13 testimony in a U S court hearing examined whether Lowell M Palmer profited from railroad sugar shipments in 1902 1904 and that the Hayemeyers had an ownership stake in Palmer's docks. Palmer denied giving any money to the American Sugar Refining Company while admitting Hayemeyers interest. The defense rested after Palmer's testimony and a motion to dismiss the indictment was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Lowell M. Palmer
American Sugar Refining Company
Cal Top
Caldwell
I Roa
United States
Trunk Line Association
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Palmer
W. H. Truesdale
Truesdale
Hayemeyers
Morgan’s Ship Sinks Barge Near Jersey City
Special to The Washington ros New York March 13 The White Star Liner Baltic carrying J Pierpont Morgan struck a coal barge off Jersey City while proceeding down the North River sinking the barge. After a quick check the Baltic resumed her voyage with no damage to the liner. Morgan appeared at the gangway and repeated his prior statements on financial and industrial conditions.
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Washington Ros
New York
Battle
Europe
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jersey City
North River
Baltic
Morgan
Washington
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Next Ween
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W. N Jefferso
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Agardv
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Diverelty
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Bert Leslie & CO
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Leslie
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Tha Duffin
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