Roosevelt Returns to Washington After South American Trip
Former President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Washington after a nine hour journey, meeting with progressives in Congress and the Smithsonian, while greeting crowds at stations and hotels. He discussed policies with lawmakers, emphasizing science over politics, and shared stories with President Wilson at the White House.
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Inside History of Hartford and New Haven Investigations
Washington reports that directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad will testify next week as the Interstate Commerce Commission resumes hearings into New Haven affairs. Directors named as suspended include Skinner McHarg Milligan Crane Barney. former directors Ledyard Minot and Elton ready to testify. The session adjourned so examiners may review J P Morgan Co books and J Pierpont Morgan papers related to the railroad.
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Pacification Plan for Mexico in Mediation Talks
Niagara Falls May 25 The mediation conference reports progress on a plan to pacify Mexico with an interim government and agrarian reforms. Mexican delegates propose a list of eligibles for an ad interim executive, subject to Congress approval and constitutionalist endorsement. Toronto garden party attendance will not halt urgent conferences.
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Roosevelt River Discoverer Relates Recent Experiences
Washington May 26 Roosevelt claimed to have discovered a 1000 mile river in Brazil, the River of Doubt, and challenged geographers to dispute his mapping. He described brutal upstream rapids, food loss forcing monkeys as rations, and promised maps would be corrected by Brazilian telegraphic crews. He praised Rondon’s team and urged official recognition for their work.
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Missing 11 year old Elvira Borgreen sought by police
Great Falls reports Elvira Borgreen vanished from her home last Thursday night. Her parents, distressed, say she had been employed at a local establishment. A light flu is suspected to have aided her disappearance and police in Spokane and other cities have been alerted to watch for her.
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Boiling water used to deter suffragist attacks in London
London reports show suffragette agitation escalating with nightly window smashing in Kensington Gardens Square. Militants are met by residents armed with boiling water in pails to deter vandalism while attacks on Buckingham Palace and other sites draw police scrutiny. Two militants freed from Holloway after hunger strikes are cited amid ongoing unrest. In Rome, Italy, the foreign minister attributes Albania’s troubles to tax resistance.
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Newest Leviathan Creates More Stir
New York May 21 The steamship Waterland the largest vessel in service sank two coal barges as she steamed out of her berth at Hoboken on her maiden voyage today. No lives were lost.
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Roosevelt in Washington Quiet In Ireland New Haven inquiry
In the day’s capitals the Standard notes Roosevelt’s activities in Washington and Ireland’s quiet state while New Haven conducts an inquiry. International and domestic developments unfold with political and economic implications across several regions.
Suffragettes Plot to Shoot Derby Entry, Blakespear Named
London May 2 Daily Express reports police warned of a plot to shoot Blakespear, Derby entrant, after a militant suffragette meeting last night. The alleged plot leader reportedly toasted the plan with champagne.
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Death of Jacob Riis Ends Noted Social Worker Life
Barre Massachusetts May 26 Jacob Riis author and social worker died at his summer home after a long illness Mrs Riis and a son were at his bedside He had been brought from Battle Creek sanitarium Michigan two weeks earlier Roosevelt telegrammed condolence calling Riis the most useful citizen in New York and mourning the loss of a brother figure in his years as police commissioner
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Anaconda Takes Over International Smelting in Jersey City
Shareholders ratified the sale of the International Smelting and Refining company to Anaconda Copper Mining. Anaconda pays 10.80 per International share, stock options common. Perth Amboy Raritan plant and East Chicago lead refining, Tooele smelter and rails to be merged. Over 1,000 workers at Perth Amboy. consolidation aims to simplify management and benefit other stockholders.
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Local Miners Split Over Radical Move in Butte
In Butte the socialist wing of the Miners Union withdrew its candidates for officers after a decisive vote in a packed union hall. The conservative slate won 712 to 333 for judges and clerks, while radical independents saw many names withdrawn to oppose the Moyer ticket. Voting was slow but orderly as 1,000 ballots were cast and plans formed to form a separate local not recognized by the Western Federation of Miners.
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Roosevelt vows support in progressive campaign
Washington May 26 Theodore Roosevelt promised to take his part in this year’s campaign at progressive headquarters. He told Governor Johnson he would travel to California if needed to aid the ticket and urged Congress to stand firm under attack, praising lawmakers for facing a crisis and pledging further speeches and outreach. The address occurred as reporters listened, followed by an informal discussion.
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