Roosevelt to Act as Special Ambassador for King Edward Funeral
The appointment of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt by President Taft as special ambassador to represent the United States at King Edward VII funeral in London on May 20 is announced. Roosevelt replies with a one word acceptance, marking the first direct telegram between Taft and Roosevelt since the inauguration.
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United States
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Associated Press
Washington
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King Edward
London
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Baft
Berlin
William H. Taft
Royal funeral duties set as King Edward mourned in Britain
London observers report royal kin travel to attend King Edward's funeral with Empress Dowager Marie of Russia and Grand Duke Michael arriving. Parliament pays tribute while King George ascends the throne. Roosevelt to attend as US representative. Mourning delays military tournament and wreaths are redirected to Windsor. Health officials note illness contributed to the king's death.
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Marie
Russia
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Mary
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Roosevelt
United States
War Office
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Francis Laking
Sir James Reid
Richard Douglas Powell
King Manuel Plans Calais Departure for England
Lisbon dispatch says King Manuel has not left for London yet. He now expects to depart May 16 from Lisbon to Calais, where a British cruiser will carry him to England.
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Lisbon
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London
Calais
England
Six Soldiers Wounded by Alleged Blind Tiger Men
Four privates of the One Hundred and Twenty seventh Coast Artillery were shot from a bush today and two more were shot in the open by men believed to be blind tiger operators. The shooting occurred near Fort Fremont where whisky was sold to soldiers off the government reservation. All injured soldiers are expected to recover.
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Beaufort
Associated Press
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Coast Artillery
Fort Fremont
Wrights Deny Report of Flight From Dayton to Chicago
Orrville Wright says the Wright brothers have not considered any planned flight from Dayton to Chicago. He left for New York to join his brother after the report appeared.
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Dayton,o
Associated Press
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Chicago
Orrville Wright
New York
Quake at Santo Domingo Causes Property Damage
A severe earthquake shock was felt in Santo Domingo at early morning hours with no loss of life reported in the city. Damage to property is noted, while interior reports have not yet been received.
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Santo Domingo
Associated Press
Hyde murder trial closes as jury hears final arguments
The Kansas City court advised the jury to weigh whether Dr Hyde is guilty of first degree murder or to acquit. Judge Lathhaw explained the light relevance of collateral evidence while detailing witness credibility and expert testimony. Prosecutor Henry L. Jost led a two hour opening for the state as both sides prepare three more speeches each.
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Associated Pross Dispatch
Kansas City
Hyde
Lathhaw
Swope
Dr. Hyde
Henry L. Jost
Bulldogs Attack Aged Woman In Chicago
Mrs. Mary Ryan, 72, was found mauled by two bulldogs while returning home with a bottle of milk. She suffered lacerations to her face throat arms and body and was reported dying. Neighbors described one dog tearing at her throat while the other bit her arm as the dogs were fed milk recently.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Mary Ryan
Balloonists survive dangerous flight and crash in Kentucky
A. Holland Forbes and J. C. Yates of New York and Bridgeport lost control of The Viking after a 400 mile flight. They battled snow storms to 20 600 feet then struck ground near Center Kentucky. Both suffered bruises and sprains but survived as the balloon was badly damaged and may be repaired.
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Him
Yates
Associated Press Dispatch
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Bridgeport
Miracy
Illnois
Missouri
Indiana
Kentucky
Forbes Telegrams Say Forbes Safe in Kentucky
Fairfield report states A Holland Forbes telegrammed from Kentucky he will be home Tuesday and a second message from Yates confirms Forbes and he are perfectly safe and returning soon.
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Fairfield, Conn
Associated Press
A. Holland Forbes
Forbes
Kentucky
Yates
Party Orators Prepare for Long Debate on Civil Bill
Washington May 11 The coming debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill will unfold as party leaders unleash campaign thunder for the next several days. Republicans and Democrats plan about twenty four hours of discussion divided between them with Tawney of Minnesota and Fitzgerald of New York leading their sides. Payne, the Republican floor reader, is expected to open with a two hour defense of the Payne Aldrich tariff law.
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Minnesota
Fitzgerald
New York
Payne
Roosevelt as civilian sees German drill at Doeberitz field
AP dispatch from Berlin reports Colonel Roosevelt and Emperor William observing a 12 000 strong German drill. Roosevelt wore khaki while the emperor and generals wore blue uniforms. Roosevelt praised the Rough Riders and later planned a lecture at the university. Special dispatch notes Mrs Nicholas Roosevelt aboard the Lusitania sailing to attend King Edward VII’s funeral.
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New York
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Uretania
England
Kellner Girl Found in Gypsy Camp in Kentucky
A special dispatch from London Kentucky reports Alma Kellner the Louisville child kidnapped last winter was found today in Gray Knox County with a gypsy fortune teller. A telegram indicates the Kellners have sent a detective to determine if the child is Alma.
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Associated Press
London
Alma Kell
Louisville
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Knox County
Kellners
Alma
General Federation of Women's Clubs Opens in Cincinnati
The tenth biennial meeting began at Music hall with 2500 clubwomen. Leaders included Mrs. Everett W. Pattison and Henry Turner Bailey delivering reports and addresses on practical art and civic progress. Key sessions followed at Eden park and Linton hotel with officials: Rufus P. Williams, Dana W. Bartlett, and Alvin Davidson among speakers.
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Turner Bailey
Boston
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Eden Park
Cincinnati
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Music Hall
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Vidson
Lafayette College
Penn
Samire Auditorium
General Federation of Women's Clubs
America
Charles Frederic Goss
Contractor Faints During Lorimer Probers Question
Chicago May 11 A Rock Island Illinois contractor Thomas Cox fainted in the grand jury room while being examined as a witness in the legislative bribery investigation. Cox was questioned about business transactions of State Representative Henry L Wheedan of Rocky Island a Democratic member who voted for William Lorimer for senator. No indictments were returned after today’s session.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Thomas Cox
Rock Island
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Criminal Court
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Henry L. Wheedan
Rocky Island
Wiliam Lorimer
Hughes Ideas Defeated by Legislature at Albany
In Albany on May 11 the Hinman Green direct nominations bill backed by Governor Hughes was defeated in the assembly 87 to 17 after a day of debate. The Meade Phillips organization primary measure passed 84 to 54, while the Grady Frisbie domestic league direct primary bill failed 46 to 88.
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Piles Defends Ballinger Appointment in Senate
Washington May 11 Senator Piles defended his role in Ballinger’s appointment as commissioner. He said no one urged him to back Ballinger and that President Roosevelt and Secretary Garfield urged Ballinger’s acceptance after initial reluctance. Ballinger later accepted the post, Piles added, a fact Roosevelt would testify to under oath.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Harmon Grants Approval to Finance Bill in Ohio
Governor Harmon, pleased with Republican budget discipline, approves the general appropriations bill totaling over 5.4 million dollars with full veto power on items. 156 bills were delivered to the governor, with 296 total awaiting action. Langdon bill and Smith Alsdorf tax limit bill among key measures under review as possible vetoes or signatures.
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Harmon
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Board of Control
Smith-Alsdorf
Garfield comments on Ballinger Interior appointment details
James R. Garfield said the senate account by Senator Piles on Secretary Ballinger’s appointment as commissioner of the general land office is substantially correct.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
James R. Garfield
Interior
Ballinger
General Land Office
Senate
Piles
Washington
Nevada Consolidated Copper Listed on NYSE
Nevada Consolidated Copper company stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange today. The exchange has been authorized to list $10,000,000 of stock.
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Nevada Consolidated
New York
Associated Press
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
New York Stock Exchange
Toledo Mayor Replies to Reformers on Law Enforcement
Mayor Brand Whitlock released a 20 000 word reply to a federation of churches on crime and law enforcement. He defends town governance under home rule and grounds crime in voluntary and involuntary poverty while stating his duty is to maintain public peace.
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Sales Managers' Branch Organized in Hamilton
A. C. Se crest organized a Hamilton branch of the National Association of Sales Managers. The luncheon at the Hamilton club perfected the group with D. F. Parker of Herring-Hall-Marvin as president, Alexander Thomson of Champion Coated Paper as vice president, and H. M. Goldthwaite as secretary.
Nine Lost in Mississippi As City of Saltillo Sinks
The packet City of Saltillo sank near Glen Park thirty miles south of St Louis after departing with twenty seven passengers. Nine people including five women were missing and Mrs. Isaac T. Rhea of Nashville, wife of the boat company president, is known to be dead. Rescue efforts followed as passengers reached shore and relief parties mobilized.
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Glen Park
St. Louis
Dempsey
Peter McLean
Lime Company
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