People alive to tolls issue in Panama Canal debate
The Washington Post reports Oregon and other states warn the Democratic party against surrendering control of the Panama Canal. Senator Chamberlain defends U S ownership and mobilizes voters against repeal of toll exemptions, arguing the canal should serve U S commerce and defense without British influence.
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Our Diminishing Exports and April Import Surge
The piece notes a large rise in imports this April versus last year, while exports fall. It cites a total import figure of 106 million and contrasts April import totals with those of prior months, suggesting tariff changes influenced trade shifts and heightened foreign competition.
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Agist
Mexican policy and US peace plan clash with Villa era
The piece argues that export losses place hardship on workers as foreign orders shrink. It criticizes a proposed Mexican peace plan, urging US military action to enforce peace, and warns Huerta Villa Carranza Zapata will trigger renewed conflict. It also discusses District funding battles and calls for citizen protest and urgent congressional action.
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United States
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National Palace
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The District Bill Deadlock Traps Appropriation Effort
The district appropriation bill remains deadlocked with no conference session. The dispute centers on covering 1.5 million dollars in district funds as an asset of the general government and the half and half principle. If no compromise emerges, the bill may fail, prompting a joint resolution to extend current provisions and keep funding tied up.
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Citizens’ Committee
National Capital
Conference Committee
Congress
Senate
Becker Case Civility Fractured by Perjury Claims
A column denounces Becker defendants Jack Rose Budgie Webber Harry Wallon and Charles Pitt as untrustworthy after conflicting testimony. It argues perjured witnesses undermine proof and warns against setting a dangerous legal precedent that could convict the innocent.
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Harry Wallon
Charles Pitt
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Charles Becker
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Russia plans big game sanctuary in Kuban province
Emperor Nicholas considers a vast reserve modeled on Yellowstone to protect rarer game. Miasso, education minister, organized data from Yadlowatone and two reporters to prepare a report. About 900000 acres of Kuban state forests would be set aside, with towns and farming banned and existing houses removed.
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Yellowstone Park
United States
Yadlowatone Park
Atlantic
Kuban
Caucasus
Congress Condensed Senate Debates Repeal Bill and Fiber
Senate debates repeal of tolls with a substitute proposing a diplomatic conference with Britain to interpret the Hay Pauncefote treaty on coastwise canal traffic. Gallinger opposes repeal, Burton backs the President. Agriculture funds discussed. Kern seeks timing agreement for a vote. House begins antitrust debate after a 32 hour rule. education committee hearing on national film time consorship continues. Chairman Clayton to return as Federal judge in Alabama. Webb to lead committee. House adjourns at 10:20 pm for the day.
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National Consorship of Moving Picture
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Alabama
Webb
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Rockefeller safeguards home with electric guard system
The New York Times reports John D Rockefeller uses red white and blue exterior lighting to summon guards who report via wall buttons. Eight guards now patrol the Pocantico residence, with a clock punch evasion history replaced by interior controls after vandalism fears and recent demonstrations.
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John D Rockefeller
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Remarkable dog reads and counts by tapping in Metropolis feature
A dog of dubious breed performs arithmetic by small additions and subtractions and reads and writes by paw tapping to an alphabet he devised. He distinguishes colors in bouquets and money in a purse, identifies objects, and answers questions with spontaneous, original replies to prompts about autumn and color cards.
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Metropolitan
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Herbston
Willam Mackenzie
Rolf
Thinks Wife Evaporated Says Dematerialization Seen
Duiton Jackson, husband of Diss De Bar the swami, asserts his wife vanished by dematerialization. He cites Mme Helena Blavatsky as a model and recalls Diss De Bar’s vaudeville stint in 1919 and prior ties to the Manhattan Institute near the Waldorf. He says attempts to locate her via Mrs Trench failed as she moved with a touring troupe.
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Hobart Trench
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Time's ghosts dance as shadows mark fading ages
A fragmentary poem fragment evokes time passing with red sands and ghosts of yesterday. Imagery centers on blood, bones, and fading hours as December dawns approach and future dawns assemble, creating a mood of trembling mortality.
Pan American Union notes embassies status gains
Telegraphs from Argentina and Chile congratulate John Barrett on the United States elevating its legations to embassies. Murature of Argentina says budget will include an embassy in North America and seeks swift passage. Chilean minister Villegas says Congress will seek authority to reciprocate at next session.
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Chile
Iis
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José Luis Murature
Argentine Republic
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Buenos Aires
John Barrett
Washington
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Owl Ferry Service Aimed at Navy Shore Leave
Secretary Daniels backs an owl ferry linking warships to shore as a new Navy feature. An order to inaugurate the service is expected this week. Current practice requires sailors on shore leave to return by 1 AM, risking hotel costs and reprimands. The new rule would extend boats to 1 AM.
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New York America
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Il O Clock
Bossy causes railroad havoc on New York to Philadelphia route
A cow from a sage herd escaped its handler and wandered onto the Transvania Railroad tracks between New York and Philadelphia. The animal disrupted schedules as it dodged on trestle work over Assanpah Creek, was cut and trapped, then freed by railroad workers after knocking down a Special Officer and a brakeman before being captured.
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Forgery Case Echoes Kipling Tale in Brooklyn Court
Bernard Lotz of Brooklyn told County Judge Dike he had never heard of Rudyard Kipling until yesterday and the judge joked about Kipling’s line as Lotz faces forgery charges. Lotz had forged John J Monahan’s name on a marriage license to wed Katherine Kavanaugh, a widow with two children. Monahan, older than his partner, consented to the union, prompting the sentence discussion amid questions about intellectual attainment.
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Snake and Turkey Fight Ends With Snakes Swallowing Knob
Oscar Dennis, tenant on Srant Workman land near Lexington, rescued a turkey from an immense black snake. The 7 foot serpent was coiled around the turkey and cracking it when Dennis killed it. He cut the snake open and found a white door knob in its stomach, leading to the belief the reptile swallowed it as an egg.
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Oscar Dennis
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Tenor Constantine Detained In Boston Jail For Six Hours
Oscar Hammerstein filed suit against Florencio Constantino, the Boston tenor, who was jailed at Charles Street for six hours after a process serving. He recounted being awakened and told to sweep his cell, describing the experience as awful and noting a no singing rule while he complained of betrayal by a woman detective.
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Nero not a firebug says archaeologist in Rome
A London Globe report quotes an English archaeologist lecture in Rome arguing Nero did not burn Rome. The professor suggests accidental fire by unknown engine, noting the legend of Nero fiddling while Rome burned persists though the tower allegedly seen by Nero was built after his death.
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Leg amputee dies after fatal self harm note
Charles Rllinger, of Summerville, waited for $4300 won from a leg toss then died by his own hand at a boarding house in Ellsworth after turning the money to his wife. Earlier, a dynamite blast mangled his leg near Llaworth and led to amputation. his contracting firm settled a related suit two days earlier. Before shooting himself he left a note to his wife saying he had no more use for life and to take care of the money.
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Dtepsick
New York
Tribans
Charles Rllinger
Ellsworth
Llaworth
Kinger
Tragic fall ends life of 19 year old girl
A 19 year old woman died after tying a rope around her neck and falling or jumping into an airshaft at her home. Police say a failed romance preceded the act. Janitress Mrs Mary Brannan heard the body strike the ground and found clothesline tied to a roof pole nearby. The investigation is incomplete.
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New York Watch
Mary Brannan
Nut from Engine Strikes Flagman on Rail Way
A locomotive on the Northern Central Railway at Cly, Pennsylvania, blew a cylinder head this morning. A nut was hurled and struck flagman Alamt Jenk of Baltimore, injuring his right arm as metal fragments crushed the bone.
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Today's land tide table weather report summary
Weather bulletin notes no significant movement in low and high pressure centers over the United States in 74 hours. Numerous areas see rain in Florida west gulf states plains and rocky mountain regions with cooler highs in northern and mid-eastern states. Two day outlook calls for fair weather with temperature changes. references to humidity and sunshine percentages included. Observations list stations and times with data on highs lows and rainfall chances.
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Self-Pro claimed Siamese heir sparks attention abroad
An article from the Easten Globe reports a man claiming direct descent from Chaufa Ekaduat Anamak Moutri as king of Siam. He asserts the death of his grandfather Devan Moath or George Russell in prison was due to a wrongful charge and seeks an uprising in Siam’s north to reclaim the throne.
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Chaufa Ekaduat Anamak Moutri
Kineg
Siam
Devan Moath
George Russell
Russell Sevsous
Noth of Siam
Candidates line up for Maryland Senate race amid Smith bid
Maryland politics stir as Democratic figures including former Baltimore Mayor Thomas Hayes and ex Attorney General Isaac Lobe Straus weigh runs against incumbent John Walter Smith. Hayes may win White House backing. Straus campaigns actively across the state asserting Smith’s vulnerability.
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Administration Democracy
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