Roosevelt bids farewell to fleet headed to Pacific
President Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Evans bid farewell to the fleet sailing for the Pacific. The scene at Hampton Roads featured quips from Evans and stories of naval life, including a tale of a Jap servant and remarks on training and readiness. Captain Seaton Schroeder of the Virginia noted as one of the sixteen commanders, with Guam governance and Spanish War service highlighted.
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Isle of Guam
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Naval Academy
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Rome Elects Ernest Nathan Mayor Amid Clerical Tensions
Short Stories About People details Ernest Nathan, Jewish former Freemason leader, elected Rome mayor 60 to 12 by a coalition of municipal parties, triggering ecclesiastical fury. Nathan, son of Giuseppe and Sarah Nathan who sheltered Mazzini, has Oxford education, edits De Vere, and backs taxation unification for Italy. Also recaps anecdotes about Speaker Cannon and James Sherman, and notes Martin W Littleton, Thaw defense attorney, with a quip about punctuality and a late visit.
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Europe
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Ernest Nathan
Freemasons
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London
Lugano
Nathan
Oxford University
Devere
College of Rome
Mazzini
Italy
Martin W. Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Kings County
Brooklyn
Thaw
Mr. Littleton
Littleton
There Is Nothing The Matter With Business
John Wanamaker argues Wall Street volatility does not threaten the broader American economy. He says wage growth supports demand, securities will regain value, and U S businessmen remain honest and resilient amid temporary conditions. Manufacturing remains strong with scarce supplies.
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America
Let the Filipinos Buy the Islands
Edward Spencer Pratt argues for U S independence for the Philippines and allowing full ownership of the islands by Filipinos. He contends the war was unjust and calls for atonement and a treaty enabling repayment of Spain purchased price and naval station access in exchange for self rule.
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Hard Times Are Inevitable Warns Atchison Route President
E P Ripley of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway warns that under current conditions investing anywhere in western states is unwise. He predicts grim times ahead with labor shortages and possible overreaction to railroads and corporations. He cites Texas laws and urges caution on building further lines.
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E. P. Ripley
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Our Army Only a Sham by General McCoskry Butt
General McCoskry Butt argues that the U S Army is inefficient due to higher officers avoiding inquiry. He cites parades with few regulars and advocates a $120 million appropriation to build a well trained permanent army. He urges modern methods and automotive use for supply duty.
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