Roosevelt Delivers Charleston Speech at Exposition
President Roosevelt speaks on expansion and labor issues before a vast South Carolina audience at the Interstate and West Indian Exposition in Charleston. He lauds Confederate veterans, discusses West Indies policy, and urges lawful, generous handling of labor and capital before Maj. Micah Jenkins receives a ceremonial sword.
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Charleston
Micah Jenkins
D. C
South
South Carolina
Smyth
Exposition Company
Wagener
Spain
Luke Wright
Philippines
West Indies
Isthmus
Danish Islands
Porto Rico
Isthmian Canal
United States
Cuba
Roosevelt
Maj
Woman’s Department of the Exposition
Summerville
Pine Forest Inn
Capt
Heavy repair bills prompt transport service scrutiny
Washington reports detail inspector general findings on the transport service between San Francisco and the Philippine Islands. Major General M. B. Young analyzes Chamberlain’s inquiry, noting lack of competitive bids, improvised oversight, and inflated painting and repair costs, with several bills deemed unsatisfactory or excessive.
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Washington
Root
House
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Chamberlain
M. B. Young
Gen. Young
Hancock
Young
Chinese Troops Sent as Mongolian Revolt Spreads
Three thousand Chinese troops and Krupp guns were dispatched to Southern Mongolia where villagers resist severe indemnity taxation. Fortified villages host armed residents aided by about thirty thousand disaffected persons, as the unrest escalates.
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Mongolia
Tientsin
China
Major Pruden Ill in Garfield Hospital Diagnosis
Major O L Pruden assistant secretary to the president was removed to Garfield hospital for treatment of organic heart trouble. He is in a dangerous condition and it is believed cannot survive very long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O. L. Pruden
Garfield Hospital
Memorial day plans in Olympia set with G A R aid
Olympia prepares for a statewide memorial day observance dedicating the Philippines memorial with Gov McBride and Adjt Gen Drain to aid the G A R. Judge White invited to deliver the memorial address as committee members organize the event.
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Olympia
Philippines
George H. Thomas Post
Gov
McBride
Adjt
Drain
G.A.R. Post
Judge White
Supreme Bench
Phil Skillman
Baker
Cruikshank
Adjutant Hill
Giles
Cole
Senate approves Lake Washington canal path and river survey
In Washington the commerce committee clears the river and harbor bill authorizing a new Lake Washington canal survey and selecting the most feasible route. The act increases funds for upper Columbia and Snake rivers, Tacoma harbor, Puget Sound waters, and Whatcom harbor with broader federal backing for canal construction.
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Washington
State of Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Upper Columbia
Salmon Bay
Lake Washington Canal
Senate
Seattle
Dalles
Celilo
Columbia River
Dalles Rapids
Celilo Falls
Oregon
Chief of Engineers
Snake Rivers
Tacoma Harbor
Puget Sound
Okanogan
Pend d’ Oreille
Whatcom Harbor
King Christian Celebrates Birthday in Copenhagen
The 84th birthday of King Christian was celebrated across Denmark with official visitors and diplomats calling at the palace. Thousands gathered in Copenhagen as the king appeared on the Amalienborg balcony with his daughters to receive cheers.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Denmark
Amalienborg Palace
Swiss Italy Relations Ruptured Over Geneva Article
Switzerland breaks off relations with Italy after refusing satisfaction for a Geneva article that insulted the memory of the murdered King Humbert. The Swiss bundesrath, citing the Italian minister Signor Silvestrelli, urged recall but Italy refused, prompting reciprocal actions and the publication of related documents.
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Berne
Geneva
Humbert
Switzerland
Italy
Bundesrath
Signor Silvestrelli
Rome
Prisons a Palace in Mansfield Reformitory Report
Ohio senate finance team toured Mansfield reformatory finding a palatial administration block with a cost near 100000, a small cell block future cost, and a shell for more cells. They contrasted it with Mansfield capacity of 300 and Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus with large cell blocks.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Mansfield
Ohio
Mansfield Reformatory
Biltmore
Vanderbilt
Waldorf-Astoria
Independent lines unite to slash bell system rates
Chicago reporters note a meeting of independent telephone representatives planning a national push to end the Bell Sunset monopoly. They aim to cut long distance charges in half and challenge Bell in local and long distance service by organizing under a single umbrella.
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Chicago
United States
Bell Company
Rumors In London Uncertain As Peace Talks Proceed
Reports from Klerksdorp dated April 11 say delegates from the Orange Free State and Transvaal met in conference with discussions limited to the representatives. No public details emerged and no definite outcome expected until an agreement is reached.
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Olympia
Bryan
Thurston County
Pierce County
King County
Adams
Asotin
Chehalis
Chelan
Clallam
Clarke
Columbia
Cowlitz
Douglas
Ferry
Franklin
Garfield
Island
Jefferson
King
Kitsap
Kittitas
Klickitat
Lewis
Lincoln
Mason
Okanogan
Pacific
Pierce
San Juan
Skagit
Shamania
Snohomish
Spokane
Stevens
Thurston
Wahkiaham
Walla Walla
Whatcom
Whitman
Yakima
Boer Leaders Accept British Peace Terms Reportedly
London dispatch reports Boer leaders have accepted British terms and peace is arranged. Circulating unconfirmed notes mention Rutherford B Harris and a Pretoria telegram indicating Steyn DeWet and Botha agreed on terms. Central News cites a London telegram confirming acceptance and peace.
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London
Europe
Rutherford B. Harris
Pretoria
Steyn
DeWet
Botha
Fighting Persists in South Africa Amid Casualties
London reports show continued fighting in South Africa with a casualty list listing killed and wounded from engagements on April 8 and 9 at three points. Preparations proceed for 20,000 more troops for the winter campaign, and Lord Roberts inspects the first guards draft set to sail next week.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Peace rumors denied by War Office and Commons
London reports state the War Office has no knowledge of peace rumors or a telegram from Lord Roberts to Dover claiming the war is over. In Parliament, A. J. Balfour said the government has no information supporting peace rumors and finds no foundation for them.
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London
War Office
Associated Press
Lord Robers
Dover
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge Holds Tenth Annual Session
The tenth annual session of the Ancient Order of United Workmen opened in Everett with routine work and degrees for eighty delegates. Officers were elected for the year including H. R. Cox as Grand Master Workman and J. Hemer as Grand Recorder. Olympia was chosen as next year’s meeting place and a proposal for biennial sessions was postponed.
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Everett
Grand Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
H. R. Cox
Tacoma
J. M. Hitt
Port Townsend
Degree of Honor Grand Lodges
Olympia
Wreck at Belton Montana Injures Train Crew and Passengers
A Great Northern passenger train derailed four miles west of Belton, Kalispell area, leaving the engine and first four cars wrecked. Engineer Charles Hart and fireman W O Cherrier badly scalded, express messenger Ed McConville hurt, several passengers injured. Cause unknown.
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Kalispell
Mont
Great Northern
Belton Station
Charles Hart
W. O. Cherrier
Ed McConville
Supreme Court to Hear Washington Merger Case
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments next Monday on Washington state’s application to intervene in the merger case between Great Northern and Northern Pacific. The dispute centers on regulatory and antitrust implications of the rail merger.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
State of Washington
Great Northern
Earl of Kimberley Dies in London
The Earl of Kimberley, Liberal leader in the House of Lords and a survivor of Gladstone cabinets, died Tuesday morning in London. Born in 1826, he held numerous posts of honor and had been ill for months with his condition critical for the past six weeks.
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London
Earl of Kimberley
House of Lords
Gladstone
Earl of
Kimberly
Postal Records Break in Washington Quarterly Receipts
Washington reports the largest postal service quarterly receipts for the three months ending January 1. Receipts total $32,005,621 with expenditures of $30,997,131, leaving an excess of $1,058,490.
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Washington
Postal Service
Submarine Boats to Get Holland Type Funds
Washington April 9 The house committee on naval affairs will recommend an appropriation for several Holland type submarine boats, reflecting pursuit of advanced underwater craft and naval modernization.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Order Moves U S Land Office From Sitka to Juneau
Washington April 9 reports the commissioner of the general land office has signed the order changing the location of the United States land office from Sitka to Juneau.
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Washington, D. C
United States Land Office
Sitka
Juneau
General Land Office
Dareing Death to Live Occupations Most Dangerous in the World
A historical inspection of dangerous trades notes how builders, machine workers, bottlers, firemen, and those in gas works risk life daily. It highlights dust related lung disease in textile and sandblasting, tanning hazards, and the deadly alkali industry near Widnes and St Helena, while urging youths to avoid careless habits that ruin future success.
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Hreiman
Widnes
St. Helena
Harmsworth
Perils of Industrial Work in Early Factories
The article describes severe health risks from chlorine gas in bleaching powder production, requiring workers to wear goggles and multiple fabric layers. It notes kidney disease, short life expectancy, and hazards in bottling aerated drinks, explosive factories, and gas jet handling with strict safety measures.
They Never Had a Chance Lost Opportunities and Life
A reflective feature examines how missed opportunities shape men past middle life. The piece argues many men barely earn a living due to accumulated choices, circumstances, and influences over decades, exploring social and personal factors.
Advertising Cues From General Ira Jones On News Columns
General Ira P Jones remarks on Nashville American advertising columns as signs of thrift energy and prosperity. He notes ads guide buyers save time and help scattered friends learn of others. He advises detailed ads to attract women and brief ads for men per Printers Ink guidance.
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Ira P. Jones
Nashville (Tenn
Turning Smoke Into Gold by Queen Elizabeth Tale
The tale recounts Queen Elizabeth taunting Sir Walter Raleigh about smoking. Raleigh claims he can weigh smoke by weighing ashes after a pipe, and Elizabeth wagers twenty gold angels. He proves the claim, joking that Raleigh turned smoke into gold in the royal presence.
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Elizabeth
England
Walter Raleigh
Walter
Raleigh
Uncertain Return Delivers Anonymity In Real Estate Circular
A Milwaukee Sentinel note describes a local real estate firm sending circulars nationwide. One envelope addressed to Rev. J B Simpson of Kosciusko Missouri was marked Returned to writer with the recipient scratched out and an added line stating Party dead for eight years Present address unknown.
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State Capital News
Calvert
Charles Trumbull
Mr. Trumbull
Great Northern Railroad Company
King Christian
Free State
Peage
British War Office
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge
The
Order
Belton, Mont
Earl Kimberly
Janes
Queen Elizabeth
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