Taft Hails Higher Education for Women at Bryn Mawr
President Taft delivered the Bryn Mawr commencement address on higher education for women. He argued college study strengthens women, preserves marriage as a valued aim, and grants independence without hindering motherhood or companionship. He noted campus fundraising success and shared concerns about postgrad discontent.
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Taft Tours Harrisburg Train Visit
President Taft spent four minutes in Harrisburg tonight, his train arriving at 7 11 and leaving at 7 45 for Pittsburgh. More than 1,000 people gathered around his car as the president delivered a brief speech thanking the crowd for coming to see him.
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Republicans Expect Warm Ada Welcome for Taft
Ohio Republicans predict a large home crowd will greet the president in Ada with an old-fashioned welcome. They claim the tariff is not in the Democratic attacks and that Taft’s administration remains popular among West Republicans. A congressman calls the reception an assurance that the party’s performance appeals to Republicans.
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Democrats Preparing for Dayton Convention Show
Secretaries chosen to represent Ohio Democrats at the Dayton state convention June 22 and 23 are W. G. McKnight, A. Delaplaine, and J. G. Clinger with one more to be selected from Dayton. The piece notes intra-party maneuvers, factional alignments, and Harold Harmon contrasts, including Huffman’s renomination and Garber Finley influence shaping the state committee.
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Butler County
Joy ride for city orphans in the parks
Automobilist crowds from the Cincinnati area brought 1 500 orphans to a city outing. Grand Marshal H. T. Boulden organized 225 autos to shuttle children to and from Washington Park and orphanages near Race Street. The sunny morning drew cheers, flags, and happy laughter as cars lined Twelfth and Race streets.
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Golden Rule Police Chief Kohler Case Headlines Trial Day
The third day of Chief Kohler trial on immorality and drunkenness featured a key witness contradicting prior claims. The detective testified Kohler never instructed beatings, while noting the chief did say the "boy needs a good licking." Prosecution setbacks included questions about alleged orders to ignore offenses, shown as part of lectures on the golden rule.
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Cleveland
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Injunction Regulation Delays Railroad Bill Debate
The Senate delays final vote on the railroad bill after Overman adds an injunction regulation. Democrats seek caucus time. a final roll call shows 32 to 25 amid amendments and procedural votes.
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Supreme Court
Folk Casts Presidential Line In Ring Dinner
Democrats at a St Louis dinner hear former Governor Joseph W Folk outline principles for a 1912 presidential bid. He calls for equal rights enforced, graft eradiation, tariff reform, state rights, direct senatorial elections, and limiting special interests.
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Logan county delegates choose McCulloch backer for state works
Bellefontaine Ohio June 2 Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune delegates to the Republican state convention selected by Logan county are W W Riddle W B S Plum Joseph Bayless Don Aiken Milton Stout E S Moore R H Terrell Roy Collins Newton Archer and Charles Cretcher They go without instruction but will support Frank J McCulloch of Bellefontaine for member of the state board of public works.
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Burton and Dick Endorsed at Republican Convention
Burton and Dick won endorsements with slight opposition at the Bowling Green Ohio Republican convention. Taft administration praised and Parker for circuit judge supported. Reed denied state senate indorsement. Delegates listed with chair Jerry City and secretary Clyde Denyer.
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Radical Action Likely On Employers Liability
The House judiciary committee moved to create a commission to study employers ski and workmen compensation. The plan, backed by Rep Moon and Rep Sabath, would report to the president by November 1, 2011 and propose a statutory compensation framework for work-related injury or death. The six-member panel would include two senators, two congressmen, and two presidential appointees.
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House amendment limits Sherman law enforcement funds
The House approved a sundry civil appropriation amendment restricting the $100,000 for Sherman anti trust law enforcement from funding prosecutions of unions or individuals for labor actions or peaceful activities. Opponents noted few prior prosecutions under the Sherman act except during the Cleveland administration.
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Harris Former Reading President Dies Suddenly
Joseph S Harris former president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad died suddenly at his Germantown home in Philadelphia. He was a prominent figure in the citys railroad and business circles.
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Millionaire at Polo Crushed by Horse
August Belmont c was thrown from his horse during polo at Meadow Brook Hunt Club. Initial reports said serious injuries, later stating he was badly shaken and would resume work soon. Mrs. Belmont Eleanor Robson rushed to Hempstead noting possible more serious injuries.
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Englishman Rolls Sets Channel Crossing Record In Wright Biplane
Dover reports Captain Charles Stewart Rolls, London army motor reserve, crossed the English Channel in a Wright biplane twice without landing. The round trip Dover to Calais took ninety minutes, a forty-two mile water flight, with favorable conditions and an ovation on landing. In Dayton, the Wright brothers faced rain and planned to enter long distance contests if weather clears.
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Shaffer Opens World Flight With 25 000Purse Expecting European Entries
Chicago June 2 John C Shaffer who guaranteed the 25000 purse for the Chicago New York flight announced the race would be open to aviators of the world and European entries were expected The aim is to keep the competition wide open to all comers and to attract top flyers from abroad.
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Senators Unite Against Rivers and Harbors Bill
A strong Senate combination forms to oppose the conference report on the rivers and harbors bill led by Burton Beveridge and Bailey. Beveridge objects to the report as the conferees rejected the Indiana ship canal project.
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Postal Bank Bill Vote Planned Without Amendment
Washington June 2 Associated Press report says House leaders plan to bring the postal savings bank bill to a Friday vote without amendments. The measure, part of the president’s program, has already passed the Senate.
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President Taft Consents To Let This Part of Programme Go
President Taft agrees to drop a portion of the public programme as discussions in Washington proceed. The move follows ongoing negotiations and reflects a narrowing of the policy agenda amid current political adjustments.
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