Dewey Declines Honor in Gambling Contests Inquiry
Cabinet meeting after Roosevelt arrival discusses a naval appointment for an American representative to a Britain Russia tribunal and a sweeping Attorney General Moody opinion declaring guessing contests as lotteries. Postmaster Wynne will enforce the ruling with care to avoid hardship while stopping lotteries via mail.
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North Sea
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Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals of New York
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Roosevelt Dines With Moody and Cannon at White House
President Roosevelt hosted Attorney General Moody and Speaker Joseph Cannon at a White House dinner last night. They discussed current public issues after 10 pm, marking Cannon's first post election talk with the President. Cannon was later noted as a recent recipient of French decoration.
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Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Mr. Cannon
President Roosevelt Returns From St. Louis Exposition Trip
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 7 02 a m with Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt after a well organized journey from St. Louis. Crowds cheered at stations and along the route while officials praised the travel arrangements and safety measures. Roosevelt entered the Executive office to begin Cabinet day with a heavy correspondence load and routine business.
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St. Louis Exposition
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Alice Roosevelt
White House
Executive Building
Rebuff to Vardaman from Natchez Merchants
One hundred Natchez merchants and citizens signed a letter to President Francis of the St. Louis World’s Fair protesting Gov. Vardaman’s telegram about President Roosevelt’s interest in the Mississippi exhibit. Many signers supported Vardaman in the state election, showing cross-party concern.
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Roosevelt
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Francis
St. Louis
No Cabinet Shake-Up Expected This Spring
The President plans no cabinet changes before March except a potential switch in the Post Office Department with Chairman Cortelyou slated to replace Wynne. Treasury Secretary Shaw and Interior Secretary Hitchcock are not expected to depart soon, though Hitchcock could retire in about a year.
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Interior Department
Richards
Wyoming
Post Office Department
Platt to Discuss New York Postmastership with Roosevelt
Senator Platt announced he will travel to Washington to meet President Roosevelt about the New York postmastership this Saturday. He declined to name a preferred candidate but opposed Marcus M. Marks. Regarding the senatorship, Platt said he believes Dewey Depew will be re-elected.
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Platt
Washington
Roosevelt
Marcus M. Marks
Depew
Colorado Kansas Case Abbreviation of Testimony Authorized
The U S Supreme Court ordered abridgement of testimony in the Colorado Kansas irrigation suit over the Arkansas River to cut printing costs and aid court work. The motion by Assistant Attorney General Campbell followed a conference with Kansas Attorney General Colman and Colorado Attorney General Miller. President Roosevelt's annual message to Congress will be sent to the Senate and House next Tuesday with adjournment likely for the death of Senators Hoar and Quay.
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Colman
Miller
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Congress
Senate
House
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Quay
Autocracy Is Needed, Agitation Delays Reform In Russia
Prince Mestchersky, editor of Grashdanin, argues autocracy is essential for Russia's reform. He claims constitutional talk risks national disintegration, cites von Plehve's death halting a staged reform plan, and outlines a local government expansion and ministerial responsibility as the proper path.
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Zemstvoists
von Plehve
St. Petersburg
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Grashdanin
Autocracy
Russia
Preas
Great Britain
United States
M. Witte
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Senate
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Zematvoists
M. Shipoff
Students Back Minister in Support of Policy
Under conditions the Emperor assured Cabinet confidence and indorsement of the policy. Student bodies of Gt. Peteraburz adopted regulations to back Minister Sviatopolk Mirsky. A demonstration planned for yesterday was in approval of the minister's policy.
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Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Crowned Heads to Francis at the St. Louis Exposition
Messages from foreign leaders and officials express gratitude for President Roosevelt's visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Telegrams from Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy praise the event and the U.S. reception. Farewell visits conclude with brief remarks from Francis, Carter, and Hills.
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National Commission
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Franccis
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Death by own action in London hotel
Elverton R. Chapman Jr., son of New York banker E R Chapman, aged 23 and recently Oxford graduate, died after jumping from the Carlton Hotel third floor to the vestibule. He had complained of ill health and his mind was thought unsettled. An inquest is set for Thursday. Chapman’s body was sent to a mortuary. He arrived in London from Paris last Saturday.
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Paris
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BE. R. Chapman & Co
MIRSKY POLICIES APPROVED BY CZAR IN COURT CIRCLE
In St. Petersburg on November 23 Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky received assurance of full support from Emperor Nicholas. Court circles report Mirsky will have a special audience with the Emperor tomorrow. The interior minister’s policy faced strong opposition in the chambers, yet the Emperor’s confidence was reaffirmed.
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St. Petersburg
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Nicholas
Special Train to Pretoria Makes Regional Stopovers
An official statement announced a special train bound for Pretoria will depart December 7. The train will halt at most railroad stations along its route, offering limited passenger service during the journey.
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Russo American treaty to be signed in Washington
St Petersburg reports final details of the arbitration treaty between Russia and the United States. Secretary Hay and Ambassador Cassini will sign in Washington, with a prior Russo Belgian pact awaiting ratification. The Belgian agreement was not public until now, and the Russo American accord is expected to be completed first.
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Chamber of Deputies
FREED FROM TITLED HUSBAND IN SEPARATION RULING
Paris tribunal grants Countess Czaykowski formerly Edith Collins of New York custody of her children after separation from Count Czaykowski a secretary at the Turkish legation. The court rejects Turkish law as applicable to non residents.
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Edith L. Collins
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Turkey
Berlin Subways Planned Under Unter den Linden
Berlin authorities secure Kaiser's approval for a tunnel beneath Unter den Linden near the opera house to connect north and south streetcar lines recently acquired by the city. Surface tracks across the boulevard were rejected, but a tunnel plan gains consent to integrate six lines with future expansion.
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Opera House
Wedding Party Slaughtered by Greek Bands Near Monastir
Telegram from Belgrade reports a wedding party near Monastir Macedonia attacked by Greek bands. Thirteen killed and five wounded as attackers fled to the mountains. The tragedy adds to mounting regional tensions in the Balkans.
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Department Complaints Prompt Scrutiny Of Efficiency
Reports of multiple complaints about the department’s efficiency trigger formal scrutiny. Officials promise a review to identify bottlenecks and improve service delivery, with emphasis on timely responses and accountability. Local leaders urge transparent findings and concrete reforms.
Mobs in German Southwest Africa and Diaz Reform Passes
Cape Town reports rising white peril in German Southwest Africa with Hottentot killings and Dutch herders slain while white families flee toward Cape territory. In Mexico Diaz monetary reform bill passes the Chamber of Deputies. Rome hosts Mrs Baldwin and Miss Deacon who will spend winter in the Borghese Palace.
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Gladys Deacon
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Borghese Palace
GIVES VALE TO MAYOR PRINCE FUSHIMI VISIT
Philadelphia news reports Prince Fushimi of Japan expressed appreciation to Mayor Weaver for a warm welcome during a four day stay. He presented a silver and gold vase, toured Cramps shipyard, lunched aboard the city fireboat Ashbridge, and dined with Clement A Griscom at Haverford before heading to New York.
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