Left Many Uniforms Ammunition Also Discarded at Brownsville
Testimony before the Senate Military Affairs Committee shows white post quartermaster at Fort Brown recounting easy access to extra ammunition and discarded khaki uniforms after the Twenty-sixth Infantry left Brownsville. He described rifles, shells, and clothing left in barracks and crates, and noted soldiers could return unused rounds, while cross-examined officers detailed town tensions and threats against Negro troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Canal Assessors Appoint New District and Ohio Members
Montgomery Blair of the District of Columbia and D Ambler of Salem Ohio are named marchers of fusion under a treaty between the United States and Pan to assess damages for lands and materials needed for canal works. They fill vacancies created by the retirement of C A L Reed and Thomas Gat who were initially appointed to survey land values.
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 in Montenegro and Grace
The State Department received a dispatch from John Fo oJadtson, American Minister, reporting Montenegro’s February resolution abolishing the death penalty except for high treason. The measure was proposed by the justice minister at the Prince’s urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
John Fo oJadtson
Grarce
Montenegro
Biupahtina
Tapaelt
Wolves hunted by forest guards in national forests
The forest service plans to hire experienced wolf and coyote hunters as temporary forest guards to protect stockmen. F L Brandenstain and J S Whitlock are assigned to the Sawtooth national forest in Idaho, while W G Postel and G M Glover work on the Wind River division of Yellowstone in Wyoming. More men will be appointed where needed as spring den hunting targets pups and old wolves for the next three months to aid stockmen.
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 proceeds with Army witness
Dr. Sergt. Thomas J. Green of the Twenty-fifth Infantry testified in the Penrose court martial in San Antonio. He said he heard the first and subsequent shots and saw muzzle flashes near the garrison wall, and described the gun inspection and ammunition check the morning after the shooting. He did not hear the earlier shouting. The defense has no more witnesses ready and awaits several from Washington.
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San Antonio
Tex
Thomas J. Green
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Penrose
Washington
Paid High For Art Glass At Capitol Bid
Testimony before the capitol investigating committee claims the state paid four times market value for art glass used in electric chandeliers of the new State Capitol. John H. Sanderson & Co. of Philadelphia contracted with the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings. Phoenix Glass Co. supplied most of the glass, denying any baccarat cut glass and stating it was never solicited to furnish baccarat glass. The committee plans another hearing next Monday.
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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 Religious Effort
New York church leaders met with the President at the White House to urge federal aid to revive religious interest among workingmen. They noted a Protestant church shortage in New York while Catholic and Jewish houses rose, and said daily services are held to spur attendance as the federation seeks more churches. The President pledged help in every possible way.
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New
New York
Federation
Evyary Way
Posatbie
Root Presents Minister Pina to President Roosevelt
Senor Don Ramon Pina, the new Spanish Minister, was yesterday formally presented to President Roosevelt by Secretary of State Root. The reception given Senor Pina by the President was cordial, and the speeches expressed goodwill and hope for enduring friendship.
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Don Ramon Pina
Roosevelt
Root
Senor Pina
Soldier's tale of Father John's Medicine cure
Italian Quartermaster Sergeant Edward Carroll of the American Army recalls severe illness after fighting Chinese Boxers and marching to Penn. He credits Father John’s Medicine with rapid improvement after tried remedies failed, noting a kept bottle as proof of cure.
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Penn
Edward Carroll
Father Joan
Father John
Edward Carroll Talian
Ginears
C. S Army
Ohn
San Francisco Board Repeals Segregation Edict
The San Francisco board of education unanimously rescinded last October’s Japanese segregation resolution and adopted an alternative aligned with Roosevelt’s Washington conference understanding. The board states the incident is closed, with a note of reservation if discretionary restriction of Japanese immigration is not carried out.
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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 Affirms Peace Despite Exclusion Controversy
A Tokyo figure Tadayo Ramiya argues Japan is peaceful toward the United States, refuting war talk following California school exclusions. He cites a Tokyo newspaper signed E Brinkley claiming foreigners may lease land, attend schools, reside freely, and pay equal taxes, challenging misconceptions about foreign rights 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 linked to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Blackburn likely assumes duties around April 4 on the Isthmus after an interview with Secretary Taft. Rosseau’s appointment requires his exit from chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, with a naval civil engineering reshuffle likely underway. Commander Richard C. Hollyday expected to become chief of the Bureau of Yards and Rocks upon Rosseau’s formal Isthmian appointment.
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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
Representatives to be chosen July 30 for a new eighty one member Philippine Assembly. Secretary Taft plans a September visit for the opening, with the Assembly acting as lower house and the Philippine Commission as the Senate counterpart. Voting eligibility targets males twenty three, citizens, with real estate value or tax criteria, or language literacy 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 Secretary Taft Orders
Secretary Taft issues sweeping orders to engineer officers of the War Department to enforce the eight hour law for public works. He acted on his own after reviewing the law and reversing prior exemptions. The move is expected to limit river and harbor projects funded by recent congressional appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
War Department
Ruef's Motion Is Denied in Ex Tortion Trial
San Francisco March 13 Judge Dunne denied a change of trial judge and ordered the People v Ruef to proceed. Prosecution Heney sought sheriff and coroner disqualification and remanding Ruef to custody, while Ruef's counsel denounced the move 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 FOR PATTERSON APPEAL FAILURE
Andrew Patterson of Jacksonville Florida failed to prosecute an appeal from the Florida Supreme Court ruling upholding a city ordinance requiring separate streetcar accommodations for races. The U S Supreme Court denied review as the record was stricken for nonpayment and failure to print. Patterson had challenged Fifteenth Amendment rights and equal protection, arguing segregation violated the law and that the punishment was excessive.
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Supreme Court of Florida
United States Supreme Court
Andrew Patterson
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Patterson
United States Supremé Court
Colon Citizens Protest U S Sanitary Improvements
A petition by Colon property owners and influential residents was handed to Secretary of State Aries for presentation to the U.S. government. They contend U S local authorities are coercing landowners into costly permanent improvements despite treaty provisions, awaiting the petition’s outcome as authorities push compliance.
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Colon
Mar
Aries
United States
Reef
Panama
New Classification Law Boosts Postal Clerks and Carriers Pay
A new classification law raises pay for about 54,127 postal workers and promises substantial yearly savings in the federal payroll. Nearly 20,000 clerks and more than 24,000 city letter carriers will see raises effective July 1 under six clerical grades. The law limits annual increases and lists specific pay bands for each group, with a total employer cost near 4.5 million dollars yearly.
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Hitchcock
Roth
Doctor Praises Archie Roosevelt Illness Improves
Reports from Archie's bedside indicate diphtheria has passed the critical stage. Doctors say the quarantine may be lifted as Archie gains strength and resumes nourishing food. Quentin shows no signs of infection while Kermit returns 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 Do Not Apply In Court Martial
Federal Judge Folock at Fort Leavenworth denied ex Captain George N. Kirkman’s habeas corpus petition. He held the two sentences are concurrent under military jurisdiction, not civil law, and that Kirkman remains in federal custody for seven months. The decision cites military law and articles of war governing officers under military service.
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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 threatens White House coal funds
A punctuation error nearly diverted 7000 dollars meant for Coal for the Executive Mansion greenhouses and stables to other purposes. A watchful clerk caught the misprint before Roosevelt paid from his fund, ensuring heat and fuel for the mansion.
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White House
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
House
Senate
Sugartrust Got No Rebate In Dock Ownership Claim
In New York a federal court heard testimony that Lowell M Palmer did not profit personally from sugar transportation rebates paid by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway in 1902 and 1904 to the tune of sums cited in the case. Palmer denied any kickback to the American Sugar Refining Company while acknowledging the Hayemeyers shared an interest with him in Palmer's docks. The defense rested as the government’s 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 Off Jersey City
Special to The Washington ros. New York March 13 The White Star Liner Battle carrying J Pierpont Morgan collided with a coal barge off Jersey City while down the North River, sinking the barge. Passengers felt the shock and feared damage, but Baltic backed off after the inquiry showed no harm to the liner. Morgan praised financial conditions in a brief statement.
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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
Sagan
Diverelty
Julian Eltinge
Bert Leslie & CO
Hogan
Leslie
Jock Whitford
Tha Duffin
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Harry Glay
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Matinee
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