Fox Wins Long Fight Over Ambassador Nomination
A heated United States Senate confirmation session approves the appointment of various diplomatic and commission posts. The six hour debate centers on the ambassadorial nomination for a key post and an industrial relations commission with members including Mrs Harriman and James OConnell. Critics from the Progressive wing accuse the administration of political machine influence while supporters defend the picks.
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Madnd
Commission On Industrial Relations
Harriman
James O’connell
Washington
Thomasre
Sacramento
Cal
Reputch
Co Pe Thal
Southba
Consul Nominations Promoted by Mr Wilson Listed
The article details numerous promotions and transfers of consuls and vice consuls across cities such as Dresden Kingston Coburg Budapest York Paris Erfurt Winnipeg and Caracas. It lists individuals by name and origin and notes transfers from various posts within the consular service under President Wilson.
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Leo Mon Berghule
We Tod
Dresden
Kingston Jattatea
Joseph
Satyro
Coburg
William Coffin
Budapest
Teruaghm
Frank Thtlingham
St Tek
Tatines of
New
Dres
Chota
Iitola
Siee
Prathwart Taos
Getoa
Erfurt
Vocarrieenet
Andres Jo McConnice
Ursase Vrintad
St Poy Oe
Lucien Memminger
Carolina Raven
Joeray
Faria
Edwin Ll Neville
Reads Antunes
Thomas Wuling Peters
Dlatricio
Columbia
Kingston
Munich
Samuel C Reat
Sanvis Calgary
Tansut
Water of Schulz
Oklahoma
Nantes
Protests Over La Follette Seat Vote Reflected in Senate Debate
The report notes protests against Senator La Follette amid disputes over a bill and amendments. Senate Democratic leader Stan non criticized La Follette for supporting the bill while opposing most amendments. Sinmora called for conference committee action, citing concerns about Democratic strength and the impact on the measure.
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la Pollette
Stan
la Follette
Sinmora
Baltimore delegate urge McAdoo on tax post for Bryan
A Maryland delegation led by Representatives Talbott and others pressed Secretary McAdoo to appoint William F. Bryan as Baltimore internal revenue collector. A Delaware man is also a candidate. Talbott joked that if the president would not name a Maryland citizen he should travel by water to avoid Baltimore on his trips north.
Powell Nomination For Parkersburg Postmaster Stirs Politics
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Simms Powell to be Postmaster at Parkersburg West Virginia succeeding Frank D Smith who resigned. Powell an insurance agent was recommended by Senator Chilton who first urged Tarry D Perkins chairman of Wood County Democratic committee, but Perkins refused the post prompting political shock.
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Wilson
Senate
Simms Powell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Frank D Smith
Powell
Chilton
Tarry D. Perkins
Democratic Committee
Wood County
Perkins
Cocaine as Cure Debate Opens Currency Bill Battle
The currency reform bill faced sharp debate in the House with Glass Hayes and Murdock leading factions. Glass praised the bill while Murdock called it halting and urged it as a real remedy, condemning Wall Street as the true trouble source. Republican critics targeted reserve funding, and senate plans show a lighthearted pace with no fixed timetable. Lee J. Clayton named as prospective assistant US attorney in Alabama.
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House
Glass
Banking and Currency Committee
Representative Hayes
California
Representative Murdock
Kansas
Hayes
Murdock
Iif
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Booker
Wilson
United States
Senate
Currency Committee
Washington
Democratic Senate
Ah. Wilgan
Centenary of Perry Battle Feted by Taft and VIPs
The centennial celebration of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s Lake Erie victory featured Taft and Dr. Macdonald extolling Perry’s leadership and peace ideals. Gov Cox, Canadian representatives, and Newport officials stressed shared heritage as citizens of the United States, Britain, and Canada as Perry’s grave ceremony and pageants drew crowds.
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Perry
Harrison
Taft
John A. Maconald
Toronto
Canada
Macdonald
Gov. Cox
Qalo
Lake Erie
American Republic
England
Newport
R. L
Oliver Hazard Perry
General Assembly
Washington Square
George M. Wewry
U. S
Wolverine
Lake Ire
Tokyo Assassin Ends Life In Apparent Hari Kari
Tokyo reports say one of Abe's assassins, a student named Okada, killed himself as Abe’s body was being moved to burial. The attack, blamed on student elements, followed Abe’s stabbing on September 4 and death the next day. A Tokyo correspondent warned China’s delays could trigger serious consequences. London notes say Japan landed forces at Nanking with cruisers, a gunboat, marines, and artillery at the Chinese port, near the consulate.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Abe
Fle
Okada
Hari-Kari
London
the Times
China
Nanking
Shanghai
Chinese Flyer
Prince of Monaco Plans U S Visit First European Ruler Since Founding
Prince Albert of Monaco arrives in New York aboard the Hirgonelle after a voyage from the Atlantic. He refrains from endorsing Monte Carlo gambling, discusses scientific work and a planned Washington visit, and recalls youth in New York amid a tour shaping a historic diplomatic gesture.
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Republic
Diedains
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Monte-Carlo
Art
New York Bay
United States
New York
Broadway
Prince Mie
France
North Atlantic
State Department
Washington
Prince Albert
Europa
Institute of France
Academy of Sciences
Academy
Spaniafs Navy
Royal Academy
Cadiz
Navy plan debated for December Congress vote
Secretary Daniels and Representative Padgett conferred on the naval program to be sent to Congress in December. No decision emerged, but Daniels was believed to seek at least two and perhaps three dreadnoughts. The President has not spoken, but support for a two-battleship program grows in Congress.
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Venezuela
Taft
Lord
Nelson
Napoleon
Lodi
Cape St Vincent
Daniels
Congress
Navy
Representative Padgett
House Naval Committee
Russia's Dobrynin studies harness racing at Indiana fair
Col P M Dobrynin of Arenovoye Russia arrives at the Indiana State fair to study harness racing as the czar seeks information. The Russian director sits in the imperial stables observing the sport gaining foothold in Russia and reports on its development and prospects.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Russia
P. M. Dobrynin
Arenovoye
Dobrynin
Pendleton Dismissed as Los Angeles Collector of Customs
Secretary McAdoo dismissed Pendleton a Republican from the Los Angeles California post for refusing to resign after a change in party control. President Wilson then sent John B Elliott for Senate confirmation to fill the vacancy. Hiatt, once AP staff in Washington, covered House proceedings during two Congresses.
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McAdoo
Tressury Department
Custome Carney
Pendleton
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilson
Senate
John B. Elliott
Washington
Hiatt
Associated Press
House
Congress
Drainage Plans Discussed by National Congress Board
National Drainage Congress leaders and a Federal committee met with Vice President Marshall to discuss a $20,000,000 reclamation and flood prevention bill under the Interior Department. Speaker Clark and Secretaries Lana and Houston attended as House and Senate leaders pledged support.
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National Congress Board
Federal ‘Committee
The
National Drainage Congress
Marshall
Mittee
Clark
Lana
Houston
Department of the Interior
House
Senate
Quinine Cures Babies Illness at Cost Billions
Dr L D Harris reported on quinine curing hydrophobia in rabies treatment. he cited rapid patient discharge after injections. Dr C E Terry blamed physicians for drug addiction, urging state controls. Dr John B Andrews projected annual health costs at 760 million with 20 million avoidable.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
L. D. Harris
St Louis
American Health Association Today
Harris
Virgil H. Moon
C E Terry
Jacksonville
Fla
Ilinesa
John B. Andrews
New York
American Association For Labor Legislation
American Public Health Association Today
German-French nickname Fritz dies by gas in Philadelphia
Frederick Weidner, longtime Philadelphia morgue worker who handled hundreds of violent death cases, committed death by own action by inhaling illuminating gas tonight. Known as Fritz to reporters he often spoke of the faces of the dead appearing to him at night, a belief that unsettled his mind.
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Philadelphia
Frederick Weidner
Fritz
Itag
Fez and Feather Club Elects Officers At Mount Vernon Banquet
At Mount Vernon the Improved Order of Red Men congress held sessions choosing officers for the ensuing year and debating union recognition. Fez and Feather Club and Elks gatherings followed, with a Washington visit to Mount Vernon and plans for a junior order and a monument fund.
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Brother Elke
Congress of the Improved Order of Red Men
Mount Vernon
Fezard Feather Club
Wwodeck Council
Congress
Shriners
W. A . Bird
Topeka
Kans
George A Tiedwel
New Orleans
la Secretas
John Cowles
Carl
Woster
Rederiikh
Downes
Thomas Tefferies
Wilgon Brooks
Charles T Birch
Frank H Wsmen
Wiliam Beck
Andrew H
Paton
James S Proctor
John @ Scott
W Boyd
J . McIntyre
Oliver C Norris
Adalph Pepper
Stephen C Bouton
William J Kerns
John E Poore
Caaries R Collina
Jr H. @ Sappington
James J. Belote
Connor
George E Norris
Thomas Ll. Weckingdaugh
Georke E Green
W. A
Bird
James Ryan
FF J Boyd
T M Oh Reed
James A Rogers
George Treadwell
The
Elks
Fed
Elka
H Street
Falloming
Robert J. Neil
J. K. O'Connor
Wiliam P. Lightholder
Samuel H. Say
Clarence Winfield
Edward Jt Buckingham
Henry C Stuttie
Henry Humsieker
Gustave M. Fennerty
William” Newcorn
George “E. Green
Jakes Rogers
Stephen C. Bolton
Edward A. Davis
Michael J. Murray
James W Galagher
Benjamin W. Taylor
N R. Robertson
J F Carlyle
C E Toller
W.H Longa
Washington
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