Lodge Attacks Taft Treaties Over Panama Canal Arbitral Concerns
Washington, Feb. 29. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge charged that arbitration on Panama Canal policies risks foreign pressure and possible loss of U.S. title to the canal. He warned that tolls and sovereignty could be placed before a foreign tribunal under Article three. He cited Hay-Herran fallout and questioned submitting key disputes to arbitration.
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Knox
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Hague
Igh Commission of Inquiry
Lodge Delared
Angsta
Lawrence Textile Strike Expands Amid Tense Talks
Lawrence Massachusetts reports more mill operatives on duty during the eight week strike while pickets dwindle. Officials study child export issues and a potential central labor union strike vote looms. Relief stations grow crowded as hunger rises and plans for a Washington living exhibit proceed. Major talks in Boston seek concessions from mill owners to settle the dispute.
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Boston
Washington
Belt
Seamon
O'Prien
Hannigan
Revolt in Yuan's Troops Shakes Peking Streets
In Peking on February 29 a mutiny by Yuan Shikai loyalists escalated with hundreds rioting at 8 PM, looting shops, and firing indiscriminately. By 9:30 PM about 2,000 mutineers fought as loyal forces restored order near the forbidden city and legation quarters. A shell near the American legation did not explode. Authorities expect midnight to bring calm.
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Peking
China
Yuan ‘Shi Kai
Chienmen
Forbidden City
Legation
Fourteen Hurt As Illinois Traction Train Derails Near St Louis
Fourteen people were injured when three cars of the Illinois Traction sleeper train derailed from a rerailing switch near Real, Illinois, about 40 miles northeast of St Louis. Motorman E D Clark said air brakes failed to stop at the switch. The rear Springfield sleeper and adjacent cars overturned into a ditch, with a woman sustaining a broken nose among the injuries. Passengers included several women and men from Champaign Urbana and Bloomington, all reported bruised or cut.
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Strunton
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E. 1D
Clark
Gen. Gordon
Urbana
A. Kelly
Bloomington
Coal Miners Strike Surges as Talks Fail in Britain
London reports show up to three fourths of a million coal miners striking as day shift ends. Federation and owners meet without movement on wage safeguards. Government admits failure to settle the dispute and considers legislation to force a return to work. Rail workers pledge not to handle troops or non union coal. Fred Willer Camp No 11, Spanish American War Veterans, to meet Friday at the G A R hall.
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Coal Miners’ Federation
Coal Owners’ Association
Tayal
Tnion
Asquith
Jine
Fred Willer
G. A. R. Hall
Fire at Norther Malting Plant Reignites in Chicago
Firemen rushed to the Norther Malting company plant in Chicago after flames reignited a blaze that originally began February 5. Much of the facility containing thousands of bushels of grain was destroyed earlier, and crews had left two days prior believing the fire fanned out before renewed flames forced a再 call.
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Chicago
Norther Malting Company
Roosevelt Returns to New York After Boston Trip
Roosevelt, back in New York for the first day since indicating willingness to accept the presidential nomination, visits his editorial office. He plans to stay until tomorrow afternoon then head to Oyster Bay, with no fixed plans before the June Republican convention. He has many speaking invites but prefers minimal travel, except for one to address the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers on Memorial Day at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Boston
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Gettysburg
Knox Begins Canal Inspection Voyage From Panama City
Secretary of State Knox leaves Panama City aboard the ship Washing ton with a plan to visit Colon Port Limon and San Jose while inspecting the Panama canal. He reports a cordial welcome from officials. In York Nebraska the state socialist convention opens with organizing work and a platform to be taken up tomorrow.
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Panama Canal
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Costa Rica
San Jose
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Neb
Socialist Party of
Mrs Kate Ames Granted Divorce In London
London February 29 Mrs Kate Ames was granted a decree of divorce from her husband Hugo Ames the author who in 1890 served as private secretary to Julian Wauncefote at the British Legation in Washington Mr Ames withdrew his defense to the suit
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London
Kats Ames
Hugo Ames
Julian Wauncefote
Washington
Temperature Reading From Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate
Historical weather note lists temperatures with markings from Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicate block. It recalls last year’s figures showing a minimum of 21 degrees above zero and a maximum of 37 degrees on this date.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Jones Seeks Dry Governor Nomination at Perry
Durant Jones, Perry mayor and longtime prohibition movement leader, formally declares candidacy for the gubernatorial nomination on the prohibition ticket in Ta, Feb 29. The candidate has been a prominent figure in the movement for several years.
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Perry
Ee. Durant Jones
Tolay
Jones
Five Million Dollar Fire Destroys Valdavia Brewery
A fire gutted the Anwandter Bros. brewery in Valdavia, Chile, the region's largest, causing an estimated loss of five million dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as the extent of damage became clear. Authorities investigated the cause of the disastrous incident.
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Chile
Anwandter Bros
South America
Jose
SLAIN FOR PRISON REVOLT
Laredo reports say thirty inmates were executed in Monterey jail revolt with six killed during the escape and twenty five ringleaders hanged at four pm. About 3,000 prisoners were in the penitentiary. Warden reportedly among the slain amid chaos. Other dispatch notes US will allow export of munitions from El Paso to Juarez under existing law.
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Ives
Monterey
Mex
Juares
Washington
United States
el Paso
Departments of State, Justice and Treasury
West High Girls to Wear Uniform Graduation Gowns
West High School graduates plan to wear uniform gowns at the May commencement. The student body discussed and approved the move after debate, aiming for a cohesive appearance reflecting credit on the class. About forty seniors began the year. most boys are expected to receive diplomas with the rest of the class.
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West High School
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Lami
Menbers
Vlusa
Spesses
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Tessa
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