Castro bluffing on note. France urged to explain
Paris reports deny that France will concede to Castro’s demand to reveal offensive portions of the Venedusian note to Mnigny. Officials say Castro’s attitude may soften as French warships near Venezuela. Secretary Root not ready for formal announcement. dispatches from Russell suggest Castro may be receptive. Washington and Paris expect withdrawal of harsh language to satisfy both sides.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce ruling upheld in soap classification case
Judge Thompson cites that ICC authority stands and orders railroads to restore old rates for carload soap. Burden of proof lies with roads to prove non discrimination. Decision sustains ICC action on fractional lots while reverting misclassification on less-than-carload shipments.
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Paley
The Nebraska Land Case and Public Land Fencing
Editor Post your reputation for fairness compels correction of errors in an editorial about The land case involving Notre ku Lini and several corporations. The piece claims government land fencing benefited private interests, citing fences built on public domain and the supposed complicity of officials, with courts and Congress debated but no decisive action taken. It discusses cattle barons, grazing use, and the push to open lands for farming while criticizing the legal outcomes and political maneuvering.
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Essary
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Atl Respetals
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Small Boy Rescued After Dangerous Ride From Express
A freight wreck slowed eastbound trains near Amsterdam. A young boy grabbed the side bars of a vestibuled car on the Empire State express and rode past the Amsterdam station. The crew slowed at Akins three miles west, and the boy was rescued in an exhausted state.
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New York
Fural Pansenger
Empire State Express
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Albany
Akin
Penfield Sees President on Secret German Influence Report
Judge W Penfield a State Department figure, after a South American tour amid German migration, returns to Washington. He is seen as a reticent observer trusted to report on alleged German influence near Monroe Doctrine enforcement, with a confidential, likely secretive written submission to the President.
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State Department
Brazil
Penfield
Washington
Department
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Germany
Braz
Itaelf
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National Grange elects officers and adopts policy resolutions
Atlantic UK NW J Nov 22 The National Grange Patrons of Husbandry elected officers headed by National Master N. Bachelder of New Hampshire and National Lecturer George W Gauntt of New Jersey Others named include Overseer T C Atkinson West Virginia Steward J A Newcomb Col taio Assistant Steward F E Merchant Rhode Island Chaplain W K Berean Lou Carolina Treasurer Mrs McDowell New York Secretary C M Freeman Ohio Gatekeeper 3 R Powers Wisconsin Flora Mrs Horton The body adopted resolutions backing independent farmers telephone ventures to secure fairer rates endorsing President Roosevelt against Supreme Court justices and favoring a reform to interstate commerce law to let an interstate commission hear rate complaints
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Bachelder
New Hampshire
George W . Gauntt
T C. Atkinson
West Virgina
J A Newcomb
Col- Taio
F. E Merchant
Rhode Island
W. K.berean
Lou Carolina
McDowell
New York
C M. Freeman
Ohio
R. Powers
Wisconsin
Caress
Ladd
Massachusetts
Flora
Horton
Grange
Roosevelt
Girls Leap Into Net as Fire Threatens Parochial School
About 400 girls at St Anne's parish school in Lawrence Massachusetts faced a deadly fire from an overheated furnace. Sister Glary and 25 third floor pupils escaped down nets placed by firemen while the rest exited safely. one pupil Rens Drouin twelve was treated for fright and smoke inhalation. Building damage was slight and all students were rescued.
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Ister Glary
Ers
Mary
Railroads in speed war for big mail contract
Chicago Navy and two railroads, Santa Fe and Rock Island, race to win a Kansas City to Los Angeles mail contract worth about 250 000 dollars a year. Each line must haul mail cars on California limited trains, limiting through mail to ten or twelve tons daily. Travel times between Kansas City and coast already cut from thirty to forty five minutes, with faster times expected.
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Navy
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kansas Petty
California
Memorial Day for Jews Designated by Rabbis
Chicago November 22 The Central Conference of American Rabbis under President Rev Joseph Stolz issued an appeal to Jewish communities to close shops at 6 p m on December 4 and gather in synagogues at 8 p m for a memorial service and prayer for Jews murdered in Russia and to express sympathy with afflicted brethren.
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Central Conference of American Rabbis
Chicago
Joseph Stolz
Russia
Mazos River On Rampage Wrecks Mexican Rail Line
Mazos River floods Mexico with heavy property losses. Four sections of the Mexican Central Railroad track washed out halting traffic temporarily. Rich plantations in the Mazos valley suffer major damage as floodwaters surge through the region.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Back-to-Nature Preacher John Kleinat Dies in Fast
Chicago Nov 22. John Kleinat fifty a Back-to-Nature preacher died after prolonged fasting unable to retain nourishment. He traveled the country on foot wearing sandals and scant garments subsisting on roots when not fasting.
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Chicago
John Kleinat
Kleinat
Sailor Escapes Prison Believed to Cross Harbor
Boston reported Frank Kelley, an eight year prisoner in Charlestown Navy Yard, escaped today from the prison and confines. The escape method remains a mystery but is believed Kelley crossed the harbor in a boat.
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Civeljacket
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Warrants Issued for Former Garfield Bank President
Chicago November 22 Warpatha has issued for the arrest of George R Neville former president of the Garfield Bank once a local institution wound up some time ago He is linked to an alleged mail swindle in which broker A Levy was arrested for using the mails to defraud
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A. Levy
United States
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Harper's Magazine
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New Publication The Grito by Moncure Lyne
The Grito a brilliant romance about Texas independence with brave Rangers and indomitable actors. The Birmingham Age Herald praises the portrayal of Texas struggles and adds readable historical fiction. Washington Post notes resemblance to Alice of Old Vincennes. Decorated binding, handsome letterpress, price $1.50. Illustrated by F. P. B. Madan.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Washington Post
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Vincennes
FP B Madan
New York Board of Trade Urges Philippines Duties Repeal
Resolutions adopted oppose diplomatic commercial agents and call for abolition of duties on Philippine products and repeal of the shipping act. They argue the islands are wards, not part of the United States, and shipping costs would rise with regulation. The board favors merchants using independent agents over commercial attaches.
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Philippines
New York Board of Trade
United States
Congress
Department of State
Petition Seeks Tunnel Under Patent Office To Open Eighth Street
Pierce Patent Office area leads business leaders to Congress urging opening of Eighth Street Northwest by building an arched tunnel beneath the Patent Office. Signed by prominent city men, the effort aims to secure federal approval and funding.
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Congress
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