Roosevelt letter on Charleston appointment stance
In a Washington letter Roosevelt defends appointing colored men, rejects race as sole disqualifier, and says his policy seeks capable leaders regardless of color. He cites past colored appointments in Mississippi and New Orleans, and emphasizes local wishes while upholding merit over race. The missive concludes with his firm, consistent stance on broader race questions.
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Charleston
Ch Jing
South Carolina
Orritelt
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Mississppi
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Alas Viet
District of Judicial
Columbia
Oricane
Penteylvania
North
Nouth
New York
Buffalo Exposit
New England in Quarantine Amid Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson ordered a quarantine on Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Vermont to prevent movement of cattle sheep and swine to protect export trade and eradicate foot and mouth disease. The order affects rail and port shipments and urges cooperation of transportation companies and shippers. The Columbian steamer carrying cattle may be delayed as a result and British restrictions on Canadian cattle shipments remain in place.
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Anviculture
Wilson
Ata Agers
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Vermont
Monier
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Barrom
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Dep
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Department of Agriculture
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Brady
Leyland
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Aer
Tos
Columbian
Geo
Train Crash Kills Suffer Injuries in Local Route
A Pennsylvania train No. 27 bound for Lou Switen collided with a freight line near the Greenforurban crossing. George H. Frazier was instantly killed, Fireman Louis Grant fatally injured, and Burgage Master John F. Clayton seriously hurt. The engine wrecked after hitting a stone car on the siding. A relief train brought the dead and injured to this city.
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Louswiten
George H. Frazier
Cias
Louis Grant
John F. Clayton
Notable Thanksgiving Dinner in Berlin
In Berlin on November 27 three hundred Americans shared Thanksgiving dinner at the Kanserhof. Retiring Ambassador White presided and proposed toasts to the German emperor and to Roosevelt. Consul General toasted Aubansa eh Jacke sou, who will tea Gaye A telegram of wool Wisnes Was rent by the te President Roosevelt.
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Berlin
Kanserhof
Ambassator White
Roosevelt
Eld
Aubansa
Jackesou
Wisnes
ThanksgivIng Dinner In London Attracts Notables
London observers recount the annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Cecil hotel hosted by the American society in London. Attendees included Choate and Asquith figures, Consul General Roberts, and diplomats who praised Franco-British ties, with praise for Roosevelt era reforms and the Mayflower legacy.
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London
Cecil Hotel
American Society
Ir Choate Cho
Robert Vetvasmndorr
Asquith
Lord Tey
Roberts
Feeney” Norman
Aimee Ocu
Ambaseatur
Aten Ail
Ieneland
Amshase Collin Chante
C. Sr Requith
America
Columbia
Elizabeth
Choate
Jeres Reonevet
Roosevelt
West
Soothing Skin Cure Ad Vividly Promotes Cuticura
Sore hands with red rough palms and painful finger ends are described. The remedy advises soaking in hot creamy lather, drying, and applying Cuticura ointment. Night wear loose kid gloves with finger ends cut off to keep palms dry and air exposed.
Thanksgiving Day Observed by American Colony in Paris
Americans in Paris marked Thanksgiving with services at the American Church led by Rev. McCracken of New York and a grand embassy reception. Attendees included Francis MacNutt, Archbishop Chapelle, foreign minister Prinetti, and Countess Peersh of Havana. Diplomatic circles noted the pope’s relative’s previous reception and discussions of arbitration. Local services were held across churches as the community celebrated amid international goodwill and tribute to peace efforts.
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New York
Francis MacNutt
Vatican
Archbishop Chapelle of
Porton
Erica
United States
Keats
Homathe Corps
Prinetti
Stissionere Crider
Joseph's
Dlear
Dennis Princeton
Iniverests
Americ
William Potter
Potter
Countess Peech Not Galton
Havana
Pope
Ame
Paris
Thurber
American Arch
Gions Aire
Pasay
French Arbitration Society
Roosevelt
Mexico
Educator Not Politician Presses Race Education Work
A letter from Booker T. Washington, cited by The Age, reaffirms his life's work on advancing Black education and moral development. He warns against seeking power through politics, emphasizing focusing on homes, thrift, intelligence, character, and mutual respect across races. He states he acts as an educator, not a politician, when addressing questions affecting his people.
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Mla
Herad
Hooker
T. Washington
Histor of the Age
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A historic advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims weak kidneys cause numerous symptoms and that Swamp Root provides natural help, with testimonials and a free sample offer from Dr Kilmer & Co, Binghamton New York, via the Anaconda Daily Standard.
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Anacorda Daily Standard
Kilmer
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Anaconda Daily Standard
Gold Medal Presented to Ambassador White by Emperor
Ambassador White received the empire’s gold medal for science in a ceremony with Emperor William. The presentation followed a government recommendation and included remarks by Von Buelow and Von Richthofen. White was gifted a porcelain vase, and Roosevelt’s recall letter was discussed with figures including Count Von Eulenberg and Baron Von Demknors. The White party dined with the emperor, later meeting Grand Duke Olenberg and other dignitaries.
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The
Empire
von Buelow
von Richthofen
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William
Roosevelt
Count von Eulenberg
Amd Baron von Demknors
Ypean
Ems
United States
Germany
Roosevelte
Mr. Waite
Mien Waite
Thanksgiving Day Observed in Manila With Mass and Proclamation
Thanksgiving observance in Manila included a solemn Mass at the cathedral where Archbishop Gubli gave benediction. The ceremony honored President Roosevelt and Governor Tart as Americans marked the holiday. Officials note the shift of responsibility to the Philippines and call for duty as they return home.
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Manila
Noy
Gract
Roosevelt
Gubli
Philippine Islands
New Revolution Begins in Hayti Amid Northward Movement
Dispatches from Kingston report Gen Nord, Haiti’s war minister, massing about 10,000 troops at Gonaives with aims to proclaim himself president. Cape Haitian press supports Nord as he advances toward Port au Prince within a fortnight. San Domingo chaos grows with northern revolts. government arrests rise while Port au Prince braces for potential conflict.
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Jamaica
Hayth
Republic
Gonaives
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Haytian
Port Au Prince
Jorg Au Prince
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Somen
St. Marie
Port Au
Pringe
Thor
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Nord
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Ciy
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Mare
Prince Chun Named Chinese Represen
A Tangier dispatch reports Benedict Kobles returning to action and surrounding a town, with Kables occupying all approaches. The Pekin press has chosen Prince Chun as the chief representative to China amid the ongoing dispute.
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Pekin
China
Conrad and Tail Feather Lesson in Trade with Indians
Charles E. Conrad runs a trading post in Blackfoot and hosts the Sioux leader Tall Feather. An exchange of hospitality leads to a profitable but instructive trading episode. Tail Feather learns the value of timing while Conrad gains a lesson in politeness and equitable dealing with Native traders.
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Conrad
Hom
Ta Feather
Ball Feather
Conral
Gonma
Rio
Tail Feather
Flowers Presented To Ill In City Hospitals
A group of local ladies charity association organized annual flower gifts to hospitals in the city. Flowers are bought and donated, then distributed by a committee visiting wards. The effort brightened rooms at Deaconess and Columbus hospitals, bringing smiles to many sick persons.
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Niselty
Dietr
Sears
Toom
Seth the Deaconese
Columbus Hospital
Indies
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