Roosevelt lectures Berlin on civilization and homely virtues
Col Roosevelt spoke at the University of Berlin delivering a critical study of civilization’s growth with emphasis on homely virtues, organization, and religious spirit. He noted rivalry with Germany, cited Japan’s rise, and warned of overstrained machinery in global progress. He appeared hoarse but continued his analytical address before a distinguished royal audience.
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Berlin
University of Berlin
Col
Roosevelt
Kaiser
Prince Willelm
von Butholt Hollwegg
United States
Schoen
Europe
Germany
Ester
Midate
Western Europe
Holland
North Sea
Japan
Athens
Themistocles
Rome
Marcus Aurelius
Mediterranean
Illinois Scandal-Link's Confession Spurs Indictment Risk
Chicago May 12 A confession by Representative Michael S Link detailing his meeting with Senator Lorimer amid the 1 000 payment for a vote suggests more indictments may follow as the Sangamon county grand jury resumed investigations State's Attorney Burke directed subpoenas while Wayman sent no conferral notice He recalls being taken to the St Nicholas hotel and asked to vote for a Republican senator andlor Shurtleff in the tense contest of 1909
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Chicago
Michael S. Link
Lorimer
Sangamon County
Atorney Burke
United States
Link
St. Nicholas
Taft plans to clash with insurgent Republicans
Washington dispatch reports the Republican split over the rail rate bill with insurgents led by Cummins Dolliver Beveridge standing firm. The president seeks to isolate the insurgents while Iowa leaders push for state backing of their national questions. Tensions rise as White House aims to defend the administration against perceived traitorous conduct.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Polliver
Iowa
Indiana
Beveridge
Jeaning
Dolliver
Senate
House
Congress
Jts
White House
Wickersham Admits Report On Glavis Case Was Dated Later
Washington May 12 Adherents of Glavis and Pinchot claim a big victory as Attorney General Wickersham acknowledged that his report to the president leading to the dismissal of Glavis and exoneration of Ballinger was written after the date on the document. The ruling heightens claims Glavis was treated unfairly while Ballinger supporters dismiss the matter. The report’s true date remains disputed as Congress seeks a definitive statement.
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Luna
Washington
Hibbs
Glavis
Pinchot
Wickersham
Gravis
Ballinger
White House
Department of Justice
Atorney Brandeis
House
Strnc
Congress
Kealing's Acts To Be Watched More Closely
A public dispute in Indiana centers on Joseph B. Kealing and his stance toward Senator Beveridge. Headrick accuses Kealing of plotting against Beveridge, while Kealing declares loyalty to Beveridge but declines to publicly back him. The exchange highlights election strategy and calls for voter scrutiny ahead of the primary.
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Kealing
W. D. Headrick
Joseph B. Kealing
A. J. Beveridge
Marion County
Mr. Kealing
Senator Beveridge
Mr. Headrick
John
Weaver
Beveridge
Joe Kealing
K. Buick
Washington Street
Thompson's
Indiana
Beverage
Buick
Commercial Club
Rulck
Cannonlam
Boss
Dog saves boy dies in act near motorcycle
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 12 a large shepherd dog defending the life of young John Meighan pushed the child from an oncoming motorcycle. The bike struck the dog breaking its back and ribs and the animal died minutes later. The cyclist was thrown but escaped.
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Wilkesbarre
John Meighan
Taft May Offer Ambassadorship to Fairbanks
Washington reports say President Taft may offer the ambassadorship to Britain to former Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks. Secretary Carpenter denied a confirmed offer and Knox earlier proposed Fairbanks, who declined due to finances. The question of a wealthier appointee to entertain social duties is noted.
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Sun
Washington
Hibbs Builiding
Washington, D. C
Taft
Court of St. James
Charles Warren Fairbanks
White House
Carpenter
Great Britain
Fairbanks Denies Taft Ambassadorship Offer
Former Vice-President Fairbanks says Taft has not offered him the ambassadorship to Britain and has received no letter or dispatch on the rumor. He cannot say if accession of King George changes his stance or if he would accept if offered.
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Kealing
Indianapolis News
Taft
Knox
Great Britain
Fairbanks
George
England
Washington
Washington Herald
Saft
China
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
Explosion kills three at Copper Hill powder blast
Three men were killed in Copper Hill Tennessee by a powder blast explosion on Thursday. The incident occurred in Blueridge Georgia reported today with authorities investigating the cause and identifying the victims.
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Blueridge
Copper Hill
Tenn
Train in Landslide Wreck Kills Engineer in Russell Kentucky
A Chesapeake and Ohio train was wrecked by a landslide in Russell Kentucky on Thursday. Engineer Dwyer is reported dead and four trainmen were badly hurt. Local rescue teams work into the night as investigators survey the wreckage and secure the line.
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Russell
Chesapeake & Ohio
Dwyer
Giant Fighter Slides Into Sea While Southern Miss Christens It
A large vessel named Giant Fighter sank after entering the sea as Southern Miss officials christened a nearby project in Florida. Authorities reported no immediate injuries and investigation continues into the incident near the coast.
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Giant Fighter
Southern Miss
Christens
Florida Battleship Florida Launched as World’s Largest All Big Gun
New York May 12 America's greatest battleship the super dreadnought Florida the most massive all big gun ship in the world was launched at the Brooklyn navy yard. Elizabeth Fleming christened the vessel with wine as 30 000 spectators filled the yard. The Florida features five turrets two forward two aft and one midship with electric handling and armor to surpass British rivals.
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New York
America
Florida
Government Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Weallabout Bay
Elizabeth Legere Fleming
Navy Yard
East River
Sherman
George von Meyer
Winthrop
Albert W. Gilchrist
Gov. Hughes
George Dewey
Evans
Sherry
Shroeder
Wainwright
Potter
Lutzl
Shemggen
Neptune
Dewey
Manila Bay
Connecticut
Thirteen Drown As Steamer City of Saltillo Sinks
Thirteen people drown when the steamer City of Saltillo sinks after striking a submerged rock on the Mississippi near Sulphur Springs. The vessel carrying Nashville pleasure seekers from St Louis bounds for Tennessee river points foundered with many escaping crew and passengers helping others to shore amid wreckage and rising water. The tragedy claimed women and a two year old, with four bodies not recovered and survivors recounting the chaotic rescue efforts.
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Mississippi River
Sulphur Springs
St. Louis
St Louis
Isaac T. Rhea
Nashville
Tennessee River Packet Company
Anna Rhea
Rhea
C. Baker
Joseph Harris
Harris
Archie Patterson
Chester
Archie Patterson, JR
Glenn Park
G. Hawks
Tenn
Patterson
Rhes
Francis Harris
Chauffeur Watts Held on Manslaughter Charge
Chicago May 12 Arthur Watt a chauffeur was held to the grand jury without bail on a manslaughter charge after running down and killing Mrs Albert Behr on Monday night.
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Robert E. Wilson
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Chicago Tribune
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Aldrichism
Leviathan
Elizabeth Legere Flemng
PRIDE
GIANT
Mississippi
City of
Tennessee River Points
City of Saltillo
Edward Howard
Jeffersonville
Ind
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