Army Navy feud over planned medical command sparks Senate debate
Washington reports friction in the war department as Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Maj. Gen. Fred Ainsworth clash over a bill altering army structure. Naval disagreement centers on placing a medical officer in command of a ship. The piece notes civilian myths about armed forces training and cites past confrontations in Congress and the House.
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George Clinton
Washington
War Department
Army
Leonard Wood
Fred C. Ainsworth
Congress
Representative Hay
Virginia
Navy
Sea Service
Navy Department
Army of the
United States
Abraham Lincoln
End Lorimer Quiz Divides on Sheridan Stenography Ability
Testimony in the Lorimer senatorial election investigation closes with dictograph tests of J. Sheridan’s stenography ability. The senate expects final action not before June after 102 days and 180 witnesses. defense argues lack of jurisdiction and no new material evidence.
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Washington
Lorimer
Haneey
Senate
J. &. Sheridan
Burns Detective Agency
Milton W. Blumenberg
Sheridan
Edward Hines
Miss Seevers
Toronto
Charlies McGowan
Hines-Lorimer
U S and Honduras clash over Valentine lease properties
In Puerto Cortes Honduras a clash erupted between United States and Honduran authorities over enforcement of a government decree directing US agent W. S. Valentine’s lease properties to surrender. Seventy five US marines aboard the gunboat Petrel landed to seize the wharf and railroad. Honduran troops were ordered to back off.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
United States
W. S.valentine
Valentine
Churchill Jeered in Belfast as Home Rule Plan Outlined
Winston Churchill spoke in Belfast on the home rule bill amid jeers from Orangemen and cheers from Liberals and Nationalists. He outlined government aims for Irish self government with fair representation in both houses and no religious restrictions, while ensuring religious freedom.
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Belfast
Ireland
Winston Churchill
the Admiralty
John E. Redmond
Mr. Churchill
Churchill
Central Station
Gary Warns Rich Press and Demagogues Blamed for Unrest
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel urged capitalists to lead in improving conditions for mankind at a New York Lehigh club dinner. He blamed worldwide unrest on rapid communications and demagogues who appeal to workers to pit them against capitalists, education, and corporations. He warned the spark could trigger a French Revolution like upheaval unless the steel industry proves its integrity through fair dealings.
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New York
Lehigh ‘Club
Charles. M. Schwab
Hotel Astor
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Armistice Arranged as Yuan Kai Talks Drag On
Chinese papers report a complete armistice agreed but bargaining with Premier Yuan Shi Kai and republican leaders will continue for weeks. Terms from the empress dowager keep the imperial court titles palaces and guard, with regal homage demanded, which republicans may reject.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Votes to Cut Down Army Washington
A clipped wartime note reports lawmakers considering reducing the army by five cavalry regiments, signaling a shift in defense posture and potential reshaping of military strength.
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Washington
Maine Wreck Floated Free By Dam Water Power
The Maine wreck freed from mud when water was pumped into a dam around the ship. Pipes at the bottom sent water to lift the vessel while a recovered pump supplied the power. The midship section rose first, aided by buoyancy, with the stern remaining weighted and painted.
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Havana
Maine
Senator Hearings Highlight Convict Labor at Steel Plant
Washington hearing on steel tariff revision heard claims by Harrison, a magazine writer, that United States Steel Corp used convict labor in Alabama camps with flogging. He described punishments like fifteen lashes and forced positions, prompting questions about the system. Rep Bartlett and Rep Gardner voiced opposition, while the Steel firm denied lasting use and said it would exit the practice.
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Washington
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Alabama
Mr. Stanley
Bartlett
Georgia
Gardner
Massachusetts
Reed
Steel Corporation
Mexican Revolt Feared As Orozco Plot Alleged
Washington reports indicate an impending uprising in Mexico with General Orozco suspected of seeking a fresh rebellion and the independence of Chihuahua. Officials warn border defense is being prepared and full troop dispatches are planned to ensure U S readiness.
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Washington
Mexico
Orosco
Madero
Orozco
Chihuahua
Teras
United States
Taft’s Wife Converts to Catholic Faith
New York reports Mrs Henry W Taft wife of the president's brother has joined the Roman Catholic Church after leaving the Episcopal denomination. She was received last Friday at St Ignatius Loyola chapel by Father Vaughan an English Jesuit who has long been a friend. Mrs Taft was raised Protestant and Mr Taft and his brother President Taft are Unitarian.
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Army
Navy
United States
McKinley
Ae Ney
Cefeat
Episcopal Cathedral
Episcopalians of
Washington
Potomac River
Virginia
Potomac
Church of
St. Albans
Senate
Idf ML Ransdell
The
Ives
Massachusetts
Avenue
Ty Op
Hurst
Henry Adams
John “Hay
Union
Adams
New England
Capitol
House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Massachusetts Avenue
New York
Henry W. Taft
Times
St Ignatius Loyola Church
Father Vaughan
Taft
Gem Fortune Stolen From Spaulding Display Room
A Spaulding Co display room burglary in Chicago ends with Clement A. Holbrook, a Spaulding salesman, accused of taking jewels valued over $20,000 belonging to Sloan & Co of New York. The incident involves a young former jewelry salesman who allegedly stole the gems while carrying sample cases.
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Chicago
Spaulding. & ‘Co
Sloan. &. Co
New
York
Wen
Spaulding
Abdication Ends Manchu Rule in China and Proclaims Republic
The infant emperor Pu Yi abdicates after three centuries of Manchu rule, and the republic of China is proclaimed with Sun Yat Sen likely as president. A few Mongolian princes loyal to the old dynasty threaten rebellion unless Yuan Shikai is chosen president. The throne passes power to a constitutional government, with migration of former rulers to Manchuria or Tartary discussed.
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Peking
Republic of China
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan
Asia
Europe
Genghis Khan
Pu Yi
Manchuria
Tartary
Steppes
Old
Senate backs Smoot plan over Sherwood pension bill
Washington reports the Senate pensions committee rejected the Sherwood one dollar a day pension bill for G A R veterans and adopted Senator Smoot Utahs substitute with a $24 million cost. Smoot proposed a scaled pension based on age and service, replacing the Sherwood estimate of $75 million annually.
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Senate ‘Committee On Pensions
Smoot
Utah
Brown
Nebraska
Curtis
Kansas
Thy
Senate
Pension Bureau
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Byrd
Payne Aldrich
Joseph W. Fordney
Michigan
Adam Byrd
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Trim
John Sharp Williams
Missouri
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Lorimer Quiz
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Girl
U. S
Valentine Syndicate
Rich
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Yellow Press
Steel Company
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Slater
the Times
Geta Away
Sherwood
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