Fairbanks tapped as king George coronation envoy Taft to announce later
The note says former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks is reportedly chosen as special ambassador to King George VI’s coronation in June but the appointment may await Congress finish. Also California Assembly passes a woman suffrage amendment for popular vote.
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Taft
King George
England
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Senate
Congress Locks Mount Vernon From Desecration
Congress blocked funding for a criminal reformatory near Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington, except the Occoquan workhouse within ten miles. Regents of Mount Vernon Ladies Association praised the move, noting nearby historic sites like George Myson and Nellie Custis homes. The measure preserves the sacred landmark from future efforts crossing the protected line.
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Mount Vernon
Virginia
Nellie Custis
Wade
Congress
Norfolk
Lee and Jackson contrasted courage and caution at Lee Jackson Day
A Lexington Lee Jackson Day address recalls General Lee and General Jackson as figures of boldness and discipline. The speaker argues caution is not raw timidity, cites Lee actions at Cemetery Hill and Harper's Ferry, and highlights Jackson’s unwavering concentration and willingness to take responsibility. Anecdotes include Jackson at Kernstown and a road-side bread stop, with Longstreet noting Lee overruled him at Manassas.
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McDowell
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Manassas Road
Pope
Groveton
Munford
2Nd Va
Cross Roads
Afty
Colonal
Gettysburg
On Battleships and Civil War Leadership Echoes
A long reflective piece contrasts safer wartime naval service with deadly New York streets, then shifts to Civil War memory. It recounts Lee Jackson and Longstreet decisions at Manassas, quotes era sources, and praises Confederate valor while invoking a modern reverence for Lee and Jackson. The text closes with a call for unity among descendants and a salute to heroic figures.
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New York
Spain
Publicity as a Civic Mandate Says Wilson at Club
Governor Woodrow Wilson told the National Press Club that publicity in public affairs is vital. He argued that facts, not private concealment, should guide politics and urged open discussion of government processes. He cited primaries versus caucuses and the need for the people to know all the facts.
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Johns Hopkins University
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Great Britain
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Wood
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MacVagbh
Thomas Nelson Page
Frederick J. Haskins
Bryce
Mr Anderson Before U S Supreme Court Virginia Debt Case
Former Attorney General William A. Anderson spoke before the U S Supreme Court on Virginia’s claim in the Virginia West Virginia debt dispute. He argued West Virginia owes a fair share of the debt based on equity and law, presented figures, and noted West Virginia’s wealth growth supports paying a larger portion. He stressed timing and interest, saying delays increased costs but modern wealth strengthens ability to pay.
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William A. Anderson
Anderson
Virginia
West Virginia
Wheeling
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