Roosevelt Criticizes British Egypt Policy In London
The London visit of Theodore Roosevelt drew strong remarks on Egypt. He praised British rule yet urged Britain to withdraw if it cannot restore order. He warned that self government demands responsibility and criticized sentimentality and weakness in handling uncivilized peoples. Roosevelt said Britain must stay in Sudan if duty requires, and spoke as an outsider bound by democratic principles.
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Fireman Rescues Children as Runaway Horse Stopped
Fireman Tom Tibbles of Engine No. 45 halted a runaway horse on Seventh Street near Plum at noon yesterday. He was dragged about 100 feet and suffered several cuts. The incident created a traffic-stopping scene as onlookers and a schoolboy nearby feared for safety.
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Taft Opposes Special Laws Favoring Alaska Railroads
Taft declares during his administration he will not approve legislation granting government favors to specific railroad interests in Alaska. He supports a general law applicable to all, modeled after Philippine policy, in response to Ballinger’s adverse report on a bill aiding the Alaska Great Northern railroad. Shackleford accuses a Washington lobby of backing special privilege bills amid Alaska Republican figures.
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Long Term Prisoners Escape From Ohio Penitentiary
Two inmates escaped the Ohio penitentiary by climbing the front wall using a two inch belt piece. Albert Fraser, 24, from Lucas County, serving fifteen years for burglary and larceny, and Bert Smith, 20, serving a life term for murder in Cuyahoga County, fled after about a year and two years’ captivity respectively. Bloodhounds have been sent to Lancaster to pursue them.
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Root and Lawyers on Way To Hague Fisheries Council
The arbitration tribunal at The Hague will open its session tomorrow afternoon to settle the dispute between the United States and Great Britain over interpretations of the 1818 New England fisheries treaty. Senator Roo, arriving in London, proceeds to The Hague as one of the American commissioners, flanked by several experienced international lawyers.
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Misbranding Charge Stands In Bleached Flour Case
Federal Judge Smith today overruled the defense motion to strike the misbranding charge in the bleached flour case. Ruling preserves the government’s accusation that the product misled consumers. The Kansas City proceeding continues with the same charges and parties.
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Yeggmen in Kentucky Get $100 Cash and 500 Stamps
Cracksmen blew the safe of the Stanford post office in Kentucky today and obtained $100 in cash and 500 postage stamps. The blast used nitroglycerine but was controlled and did not injure anyone. Local authorities调查.
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Cantrell Defies Burley Board On 1910 Pool in Kentucky
Congressman Cantrell of Georgetown breaks with Burley society leaders over the 1910 Burley pool. He accuses Burley officials of injecting politics into the tobacco fight, denounces Le Bus as a Republican, and says he will campaign for Democrats only if the pool contract protects farmers. He vows to meet voters in the Seventh District and to obey Democratic majority will.
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Le Bus Attacks Burley Tobacco Society in Kentucky
Jeli Cantrill challenges the Burley Tobacco society declaring it has entered politics. LeBus criticizes the society and urges voters toward Cantrill's program, signaling a political shift in Kentucky.
Two More Lawmakers and State Official Summoned
Springfield May 31 A legislative investigation widens as subpoenas are issued for Representative A M Foster of Rushville and State Fish Commissioner Nathan M Cohen. Jurors will question them about a fish bill that died in Foster’s committee and related political ties surrounding Lorimer, Holtslaw, and the Johnston & Hatcher furniture contract.
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Boston University selects Guy Potter Benton as new president
Boston University trustees elect Dr. Guy Potter Benton, president of Miami University, to succeed retiring William Huntington. Benton will join by fall after release from Miami and hopes to attend next week's commencement. He has long been considered for the post and was recommended by church and educational leaders.
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Benton Declines Boston University Presidency
Special dispatch from Hamilton Ohio reports President Guy Potter Benton of Miami University saying he asked that his nomination be dropped after a Boston University committee visited Montreal. He will withhold consideration until after Miami University’s June trustees meeting, and he has not yet accepted the Boston post.
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Dead and Injured Polls of Pennsylvania Rails
Harrisburg May 31 One hundred one persons were killed and 1051 injured on Pennsylvania steam and electric railways in April, according to a complete report to the railroad commission.
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South Africa Union Born Where Peace Was Signed
Pretoria May 31 The Union of South Africa was proclaimed as the single dominion formed by the unions of the Cape Colony Orange River Natal and the Transvaal. Eight years earlier leaders of the Boers signed peace terms ending the war in South Africa.
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Kaiser’s Physician Sees Wrist Abscess Healing
Emperor William’s right wrist abscess is healing, doctors report satisfaction with treatment. The emperor stays at the new palace where King Albert of Belgium, who arrived yesterday, is being entertained.
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Four Prostrations and One Death From Heat on Coast
San Francisco headline notes torrid weather yesterday caused four prostrations and one death. Associated Press report records the event on the coast with local heat extending across the area.
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Call
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Taft's Fast Ride Triggers Fresh Reproofs
President Taft drew measured rebukes at the White House after his return trip from New York, amid reports the presidential special surpassed prior speed records. The Baltimore and Ohio line moved him faster than since his inauguration, reaching forty miles in thirty six minutes on the stretch to Washington. State leaders criticized him for the rapid journey.
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Experts Testify as Mrs Doxey Weeps in Court
In St Louis on May 31 the trial of Mrs Dora H Doxey before Judge Grimm heard expert testimony that arsenical poisoning may have caused the death of William J Erder. A hypothetical question was introduced, night sessions were planned, and Mrs Doxey often appeared nervous while crying when references to Erder arose.
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New York to St Louis Flight Prize Raised to 30000
The city and press groups announce a 30000 prize for the first aeroplane flight between New York City and St Louis. Glenn Curtiss, fresh from Albany to Governor's Island, sits with Mayor Gaynor at Hotel Astor as terms are explained and experts confer.
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Attorneys Place Blame on Spitzer in Sugar Conspiracy
In New York on May 31, defense counsel for James F. Bendernagel rested after an address accusing Oliver Spitzer, former dock superintendent, of engineering the frauds. Co-defendants Ernest W. Gerbracht and Charles R. Heike will continue testimony, with Gerbracht likely to take the stand next.
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Tugmen Walk Off Jobs Demanding 12 Hour Day and Holidays
In Cleveland on May 31, about 100 Great Lakes Towing employees quit work demanding a twelve hour workday and holidays off. Local tugmen predict the strike may spread to other Great Lakes ports as the walkout continues.
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Ohio Congressman Hastens Home From Work at Capital
A Columbus death of Representative Taylor’s father halted a hearing before the house printing committee on his bill granting second class privileges to University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University publications. Representative Longworth was to join Mr. Taylor. Taylor had returned to Ohio last night.
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Rate Boost Stopped by Taft Allies on Freight
Twenty five Western railroads were barred from advancing interstate freight rates by U S District Judge David P Dyer. The government alleges a Sherman antitrust conspiracy coordinated through the Western Trunk Line committee to fix rates. The filing lists railroads including Missouri Pacific Chicago Burlington and Quincy Chicago and North Western Illinois Central Saint Louis San Francisco and others in the injunction.
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Senate debates railroad bill all day in upper chamber
Senators spar over a long railroad bill with debate focusing on amendments. Cummins backs the measure despite changes while progressives pledge support. La Follette offers a resolution to seek the attorney general’s opinion on enforcement and consolidation limits.
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