Roosevelt Dresses for King Edward's Funeral Debate
London May 14 The question of what dress Former President Roosevelt will wear as a special envoy to King Edward's funeral dominates London discussions. Roosevelt may ride in khaki or civilian dress, or sit in a carriage, as diplomats note the difficulty of combining protocol with his image. Washington later confirms Roosevelt leads a U S delegation with Henry White Andrew Long and T Bentley Mott as aides.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Dedicates New Cleveland HQ
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers dedicated a new fourteen story office building in Cleveland on May 14. Over 1,000 engineers attended, along with Governor Harmon, during the annual convention from Detroit. Financial officer W. B. Prenter and Grand Chief Warren S. Stone spoke at the ceremony.
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Wife of Ex-Governor Accused in Lusitania Conspiracy
Mrs Catherine W Rollins wife of former New Hampshire Governor Rollins appeared with her lawyer before U S Commissioner Shields in Boston to answer a charge of conspiring with her husband and son to smuggle wearing apparel jewelry and trinkets aboard the Lusitania. Bail was set at 2000 then posted. Ex Governor Rollins and his son were arrested yesterday at the pier and released on 2000 bail each for appearance next.
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Methodist Conference to Probe Bishop Morrison and Set Pay Increases
At the Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference in Asheville on May 14, officials moved to invite Vanderbilt University trustees to Ashevi lle by May 18 to resolve church university differences. A letter charging Bishop Morrison with maladministration prompted an investigation request that was later withdrawn and left to legal channels. The assembly also referred a Richmond Clay Street church complaint to the bishops’ investigative committee and approved salary raises for active bishops to 4800 and retired bishops to 2400, with Key granted superannuate status.
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Taft Wickersham Plan To Press Oklahoma Haskell Suits
The Justice Department will press indictments against Governor William J. Haskell of Oklahoma in the town lot Indian land cases. A jury is expected to pass on the matter early in June after President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham conferred.
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Cantrill Defends Policy Of Burley In Tobacco Fight
Washington May 14 Representative Cantrill president of the American Society of Equity for Kentucky defended a policy to exempt labor and farmer organizations from the Sherman act. He attacked the Justice Department and Wade Ellis, warned Taft administration against prosecuting farmers who follow Roosevelt’s advice to organize for fair prices.
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Wife shoots husband after quarrel in Ohio
Mrs. John Delarber, 24, of Trumbull township, shot and killed her husband on their doorstep after a dispute over a postal card. She said he had beaten her during the quarrel and left the house, then she fled to a neighbor and was jailed at Geneva.
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Attack on Rama Begun By the Nicaraguan Army
General Chavarria leading about 1000 troops began an attack on Rama. The steamship Venus carrying guns and ammunition for the government has arrived at Greytown and will move to Bluefields to blockade the port. A government decree closes all Atlantic ports except Greytown.
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Harmon May Back Pomerene As U S Senator Choice
Special Dispatch reports Governor Harmon hinted that if the upcoming Democratic state convention in June does not endorse a candidate, Atlee Pomerene of Canton could be favored for the U S Senate. Harmon said he would not dictate the convention's action and avoided comment on a Johnson attendance at a related event.
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Theatrical magnate Ryan arrested at hotel clash
John J. Ryan, noted theater man, was arrested in the Linton hotel after refusing to depart. He claims two one thousand dollar bills were taken from him. He was released on bond.
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Nicaraguan to Fight Wife's Divorce Suit
Alphonso Zelaya, son of a former Nicaraguan president, married Margaret Lee, niece of General Robert E. Lee, three years ago. With the elder Zelaya in dispute with the government, his wife supported Secretary Knox in the controversy. Now the husband seeks separation and custody of their child and says he will contest the suit.
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Suffrage and Militarism Stir National Debate at Convention
The tenth biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs session at Music hall featured a militant faction, debates on Armament vs Disarmament, and a three cornered Equal Suffrage discussion. Speakers warned of national dangers, recalled past wars, and criticized war costs and casualties as the crowd pressed for peace with a stance on restricted suffrage.
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Unpreparedness Cited As National Danger By Lt Mayes
Lieutenant James J. Mayes of the Twenty fourth U S infantry spoke on war risks from lack of readiness. He cited Spanish American War disease deaths 3848 and estimated 1500 due to peace time unpreparedness. He urged courage and action aligning faith with duty.
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Before the Civil War Dreams of Eternal War and Peace
A fragment recalls prewar ideals and hopes for lasting peace amid looming conflict. The text hints at romantic visions of greatness and national destiny before upheaval reshaped the era.
Frost Hits Champion Insurgent in Columbus Meeting
In Columbus May 14 Congressman Miles Poindexter aided Karl Webber in challenging Congressman E I Taylor Jr. A sharp killing frost struck Memorial Hall as Poindexter spoke to a sparse audience of about 200 replacing expectations of a 4000-seat crowd.
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Pinchot Partisans Cap Climax of Foolishness
Kerby statement labels sensation as provable outrage over rootback and revulsion toward the administration. No extraordinary action outlined beyond general political tension and public response.
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Taft Leniency Questioned as Pinchot Tactics Backfire
Washington dispatch reports sharp backlash to the unsigned Kerby statement about Taft exonerating Ballinger. Pinchot supporters are accused of reckless stunt, while Taft’s leniency is defended as standard practice with officials drafting statements for the President.
Senators Stand By Taft After White House Talks
Washington March 14 Taft met with a large majority of Western Republican senators and five Eastern leaders to pledge support for administration legislation. The discussions covered attacks on the administration and the Kerby statement about Lawler letters, with Wickersham Ballinger and Lawler involved in clarifying the letter origins and processes.
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Earthquake Hits Moutiers but Town Escapes Damage
A severe earthquake was felt in Moutiers at 5 45 this morning with no material damage reported. Officials and residents assess aftershocks and report no injuries or structural harm in the town.
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