Roosevelt urges fight on anarchy by legislation
President Roosevelt asks Congress for new laws to curb anarchist activity. Attorney General Bonaparte provides legal analysis noting current statutes lack coverage and endorsing Postmaster General power to bar mails promoting crime. The White House press release cites anti anarchist policy and cites prior NJ governor case.
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Washington
Congress
Bonaparte
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of Justice
White House
Postmaster General
la Questione Sociale
New Jersey
Root
United States
Attorney General
Fuller
Supreme Court
Justice Field
Senate Passes New Employers Liability Bill Amid Debate
The Senate approved the House measure on common carrier liability for railroad employees with no amendments and no division. Provisions relax strict common law liability and allow recovery for co worker negligence, while discussing political campaign contributions linked to Harriman. Opponents warned of constitutional and interstate commerce concerns.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Dolliver
Committee On Education and Labor
House
United States Supreme Court
Harriman
Republican
Nelson
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the United States
Elkins
William Alden - Smith
Evans and Daughter Arrive to See Admiral at Hot Springs
Robly D. Evans and her daughter Mrs. Charles C Marsh joined Rear Admiral Evans at Paso Robles Hot Springs California. Doctors say rheumatism eased and strength rebuilding continues though complications slow recovery. His wife and Lt. Evans expected to arrive. the admiral’s appearance remains frail from prior wounds.
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Paso Robles Hot Springs
Cal
Robly D. Evans
Charles C Marsh
Evans
Admiral Evans
McDonnald
Phillips
Los Angeles
Modern Enoch Arden Wins Wife From Second Husband
After five years missing and presumed dead John T. Strong of Jonesboro Tenn returns to his old home to find his wife married to William Curtis and mother of two. The wife, now 32, must choose between Curtis and Strong. she selects Strong, Curtis agrees to annulment proceedings. Strong served in the Philippines and offers no explanation for his absence.
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Commercial Tribune
Bristol
Jonesboro
Tenn
William Curtis
Strong
Strong-Curtis
Curtis
United States Army
Philippines
Fruit dealer slain by partner in Bellefontaine store
Salvatore Cira a wealthy Italian fruit dealer was shot to death by his business partner and nephew Charles Demar in the store this morning. Demar now under arrest claims self defense and says Cira conspired with his cousin John Demar who was killed last year.
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Bellefontaine
Chinese Boycott Against Japanese Goods Spreads
From Canton the anti Japanese boycott spreads across China under Self Government and National Disgrace Societies. One hundred fifty seven Canton dealers pledge not to sell Japanese goods. Merchants refuse Japanese goods and shipments are halted as women join meetings pledging not to buy Japan products.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
Elf
China
Kwan Tung
Japan
Wu Chow
Ecoolies
Hongkong
Cleveland Health Update On Mr. Cleveland Illness
Mrs. Grover Clavelada stated Mr. Cleveland was ill late last week but is much better now and hopes to be himself in a few days. The remark came as Cleveland’s health was the subject of local speculation in Lakewood New Jersey.
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Senator Foraker
Georgia
Bacon
Foraker
Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Lakewood
N. J
Grover Clavelada
Sage gift funds Princeton dormitory for freshmen
Princeton University trustees announced a $250,000 gift from Mrs. Russell Sage for a new dormitory building. The facility will house members of the freshman class.
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Princeton
N. J
Board of Trustees
Princeton University
Russell Sage
Doukhobors Arrested After Clothing Parade in Fort William
In Fort William Ontario on April 9 about forty Doukhobors shed their clothes in a street parade but only fifteen appeared openly. Police arrested the participants and loaded them into closed carriages for trial at the station.
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Fort William
Ont
Rathburn Wins Ballot Spot in Eighth District Race
The Eighth District Senatorial Board in Gallipolis approved placing Senator M. E. Rathburn of Meigs County on the ballot by a 6 to 2 vote, defeating M. E. Beman of Gallia.
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Senatorial District Board
Gallipolis
Eighth District
M. E. Rathburn
Meigs County
M. E. Beman
Gallia
Taft Wins Three Delegates From New York
West Chester and Albany strategists switch lines as Ward and Barnes back Taft. Ward instructed delegates to back Taft despite New York State committee support for Hughes. Barnes publicly opposes Hughes and readies to influence Chicago delegates toward Taft. Barnes and Van Vosst elected delegates, delegation uninstructed.
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Taft
New York
Commercial Tribune
Hughes
William L. Ward
West Chester
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Roosevelt
Ward
Republican National Committee
Chicago
State Committee
Barnes
Charles E. Hughes
Horace S. van Vosst
Schenectady
Secretary Taft Receives Warm Reception at Phoenix Club
Secretary of Peace William Howard Taft closed a busy day in Cincinnati with a dinner at the Phoenix Club. He spoke on the Philippines, avoiding political issues, and was saluted by businessmen and guests who packed the hall in a partisan-free, ceremonial tribute to the former judge and future president.
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Heyburn
Bacon
Georgia
New York
Harriman
William H.taft
Cincinnati
Phoenix Club
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Taft
Ben L. Heidingsfeld
Sigmund Rheinstrom
Washington
William McKinley
Orde
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