Why Wright Lost Cabinet Place
Washington notes discuss Luke Wright's removal from Taft's cabinet amid shifting ties with Taft and Roosevelt. The Cincinnati Enquirer links Wright's exit to the Dickinson selection, noting Wright was a Roosevelts ally and key Taft ally in the Philippines. Wright’s role as civil governor marked his prominence in Taft era policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luke F Wright
Tennessee
Taftsman
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dickinson
Taft
Wright
Roosevel
Ling
Philippines
Judge Day
Ohio
Luke Wright
Day
Senator Turley
Admiral Semmes
United States
Mr Root
General Wright
Mr Wright
Block of Steel Stock Refused as Bail in Speeding Case
New York February 24 a magistrate in Flushing refused to accept a block of steel stock offered by Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel as bail for Carl Schmidt a chauffeur arrested for speeding. Gary had earlier posted 100 cash but the magistrate declined and Gary offered four automobiles valued at 40 000 as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flushing
J. I
Elbert H Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Am Pall
Carl Schmidt
Cary
Gary
Long Island
Geary
Hhe
Connolly
Magietrata
Taft Liked in Roosevelt Sketch From 1909 Era
Washington February 24 The remarkable feature of the inaugural souvenir issued by the committee in charge is a broad graphic search of President elect Taft by President Roosevelt. It notes the rumored tension but emphasizes Taft's training courage and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Gublishac
Williams Harward
Wrights career arc painted from Philippines to cabinet
A fragmented account traces General Wright from Philippine service and a brief Japan ambassadorship to Memphis. It notes his resignation, a summer 1507 governors’ conference on the Mississippi under Roosevelt, and his appointment to Roosevelt’s cabinet as secretary of war, amid noted disputes with Taft discussed with the president.
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Erner
Philippines
Henryy Cade
Japan
Wright
Broxton Faces Bright Future in Rich Agricultural District
Sy Eugene Ray reports on Broxton Georgia an expanding town in Coffee County with 1500 residents, modern stores, and strong farming. The piece highlights ample pine forests, the Ocmulgee river area, and a planned Georgia and Florida branch line from Douglas to Barrow's Bluff promising growth, better markets, and new jobs.
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Sy Eugene Ray
Broxton
South Georgia
Frroxton
Lawn Broxton
Nise
Great West
WiMacooohee
Georgia
Florida
Georgia and Florida
Douglas H F Land
Ptiff
Coffee County
Douglas
Willis Newbern
Ocmulgee
Dormins-Price Lumber Company
Jas Itamil and
Dorminy-Prica Lumber Company
Dorming Price
Barrow’s Bluff
Thia
McRae
Telfair County
Barrows Bluff
Barrow's Bluff
Ochiulgee
Peenie
Railroad push transforms South Georgia towns
The passage notes a railroad effort across Coffee County linking Douglas to McRae with likely extension north to Dublin. Villages like Broxton and Willacoochee are highlighted as key beneficiaries due to resources, soil fertility, and local enterprise, signaling major regional growth from new lines.
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Broxton
Douglas
McRae
Dublin
South Georgia
Willacoochee
Coffee County
House Dynamited at Fo clack near stock
Charles Gallant was killed and his wife seriously injured when a dynamite blast destroyed their home at Woodstock, about 30 miles from the city. Gallant operated a steam shovel at Westgila for the Central Coal and Trench Company. Firefighters rushed to the scene hoping to rescue a crew.
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Birmingham
Charles Gallant
Fo Clack
Mlacreant
Woodstock
Cts
Gallant
Weastgila
Central Coal and Tren Company
Oreminus Doge
Trial of Clements at Wood land Mitchell County
The case of Hob Clements charged with the wholesale murder of the Edmondson family in Woodland Mile Morgan County will be called for trial this afternoon. The indictment may be quashed and the defense contends the proceeding will proceed Wednesday before a jury. The packed courtroom this morning saw many disappointed that Clements’ defense was not called.
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Clements
Decatur
Hob Clements
Edmondson
Woodland Mile
Morgan County
Supreme Court Reverses Duty on Liquor Shipment Loss
The court reversed the Kentuck ruling holding American Express liable for losses to consignees in Kansas who received liquor shipments Reuters in a Kefar case. The shipments were seized and destroyed under prohibition laws.
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Weahington
Supreme Soint
Kentuck Court
American Express Company
Uable
Kansee
Xafton
Kansai
Habitual constipation may be cured by proper treatment
A fragmentary note suggests chronic constipation could be permanently overcome through appropriate therapy. The text mentions daily routines and a possible elixir, with references to a medical or herbal remedy, and hints at dependence on correct igelon mater meinen jars Sythe.
Gang of swindlers held by government
A highly organized ring operating nationwide defrauded nearly a hundred victims totaling about half a million dollars over two years. J Mabry and three alleged confederates were arrested in Little Rock after residence in Pulaski Heights and a downtown office amid bogus wrestling matches and betting schemes. The four pleaded not guilty with March 2 set for witness production.
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Gitte Rackark
Hom
J . Mabry
Mawbray
Swanson
United States Postal Service
Cornell Bluffs
Iowa
United States
Allen
JC Mawbrey
Clark JW Johnson
Isadore J Warner
LC Cavanaugh
New Orleans
To Tear Down Landmark in Rome Old Buena Vista Hotel
The Buena Vista, an 1840s landmark at Broad Street and Sixth Avenue, may be condemned and torn down soon. The deteriorating walls prompted the street committee to urge immediate condemnation. the building, once a hotel, is currently owned by Dr. DG Hunt.
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Roma
Buena Vista
Rome
Broad Street
Ixth Avenue
Council
DG Hunt
Burglary Insurance Rates Raised Nationwide
National insurer companions meeting in Philadelphia decided to substantially raise burglary insurance rates across the United States. The increases cover all burglary classes and will affect policies including those in New York City. The decision, reached recently, was not formally announced until yesterday.
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New York
United States
Thin
Upo
Paredelphis
Knows Uniti
New York City
Kaiser Wilhelm II Runs Aground In New York Harbor
The steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II from Bremen ran aground near the edge of the channel in New York harbor while entering the port. About 10 000 passengers were aboard as efforts to refloat the ship continued through the afternoon amid fog and rough water.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
New York
New York Harbor
Wilhelm II
Bremen
Zedner Channel
Two Men Drug A Girl And Hold Her Captive
Chicago police report a 19 year old woman seized by two men on Monday night threatened with death forced to drink, carried to a Lincoln Park hotel and kept unconscious for twenty hours. She recalls jewelry taken by her attackers and notes a resemblance to a prior Wellington hotel case.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Warle MeInrue
Ella
Gingles
Wellington
Miss Melntue
Passon
Surgeons Operate on Mrs Maude Booth in New York
New York reports that Mrs. Maude Booth wife of General Booth of the Volunteers of America underwent an appendicitis operation today. Surgeons say the procedure was entirely successful and she is recovering.
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Mrs. Maude Booth
New York
Manda Ballington Booth
General Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Arrested defendant fatally wounds plaintiff in Arkansas incident
A phone dispatch from Salem Arkansas reports that J W Jones a merchant from Mammoth Savings was stabbed and fatally wounded by Miss Lizzie Kissee the plaintiff in a seduction case. Both parties come from prominent families.
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Hoxle
Ark
Salem
J W Jones
Mammoth Savings
Lizzie Kissee
Girl Takes Husband for House Prize at Show in Chicago
Mrs Shelton Ogle formerly Miss Loretta Mellet of Quines Tl earned a $2000 supply order after eloping with Shelton Ogle to the south side before a ceremony at the Lement show. The couple then left for the west with the prize materials for a reine forced concrete quelling folded away.
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Chicago
Shelton Ogle
Loretta Mellet
Quines
Bootha
Mellet
Cone
Wien
Fheltan Ogle
Ilsa
Qilney
Ogle
Two Women Shot Dead For Refusing To Dance
Jubayan Mexico on February 24 a clash between mountaineers and at least one band of bandits left two gypsy women dead and another wounded as gunfire erupted on the Mazatlan road. The attackers fled but were pursued by gypsy men who killed three more assailants.
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Jubayan
Mexico
Mazatlan
Khloe
Man Kills Brother-in-Law While Being Carried to Jail
Matern Arkansas February 24 A man in custody of a constable on a threat charge opened fire near here yesterday. He killed his four year old brother in law Toha Harteell and wounded his wife Hannicutt, then escaped.
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Matern
Ark
Bom Hunnicutt
Toha Harteell
Hannicutt
Hannticutt
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