First Cabinet Meeting Brightens White House Tone
Washington March 6 President Wilson’s first official statement from the White House said he would not meet applicants for office unless the interview came at his suggestion. The cabinet nominations were confirmed and the meeting described as a fine gathering with all appointees present.
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White Mouse
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Bacon
State Department
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Fitzsimmons Suit Expected
Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons has gone to Nevada to file for divorce from her husband, former world heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons. She established a discreet residence in an adjoining town near Reno, then left for her mother’s home in Canada claiming illness. Her identity is known to a few people.
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Maret
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Canada
Taft Hurries To Augusta Golf Links
William Howard Taft visited Augusta on March 6 as a private citizen, greeted by a cheering crowd of about a thousand schoolchildren and 150 cadets. He immediately looked for his golf clubs and headed to the links to play with Harry Lauder, the Scottish comedian, after a serenade by bagpipers.
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Augusta
William Howard Taft
Harry Lauder
Railway strike averted over reinstatement of conductor
London March 6 railway unions agreed to accept Midland Railway’s offer to reinstate Conductor Richardson after his dismissal for refusing to break company rules. Unions also require future orders conflicting with recorded files be issued in writing.
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London
British Isles
Richardson
Lipton to Make New Cup Challenge with Shamrock IV
Sir Thomas Lipton plans challenging for the America’s Cup under the deed of gift rules. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club have been notified. Shamrock IV would be designed by Charles J. Nicholson and built in Gosport England if the present craft is used. Lipton notes safety of crew crossing the ocean as key and hints at possibly building two yachts.
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Germany
Rainfall and land use in Buenos Aires area
Fragmentary note discusses yearly rainfall above ten inches and a square mile supporting about eight of fine street type. Mentions Buenos Aires area and rainfall supporting around 2500 sheep, with unclear units and context.
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Buenos Aires
Paterson LW W leader giovannitti appeals in mass meeting
Arturo Giovannitti of the IWW lauds Paterson strikes while urging workers to unite to break the silk trust. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn speaks as crowds roar. A boss dyer was beaten by five stalkers with a baseball bat. five arrests expected.
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Princeton Burglar Arrested After $3000 Theft Spree
A mysterious man believed to burglarize Princeton University students for three months was captured after a struggle with campus policeman James Higgins. He faced five charges and waived a hearing. The suspect, armed with a student's revolver and jewelry, matches a Philadelphia thief description.
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Princeton University
James Higsins
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Man Injured as Trolley Hits Pedestrian in Morristown
James Dempsey of Morris Plains is hospitalized with one arm severed, a compound fracture of the right leg, and multiple injuries after stepping onto a trolley track in front of an approaching car. Motorman James Wean reports Dempsey walked into the path thinking it was an automobile signaling to pass.
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Newark Pastor Dismissed From Christ Reformed Church
Newark March 6. The Classis of Newark in executive session decided against keeping Rev. Percival T. Barker as pastor of Christ Reformed church. Barker had been discussed from Neosho presbytery while at the Coffeyville Kansas Presbyterian church amid his present difficulties.
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Neosho
Presbyterian Church
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Kan
Senate leaders reshaped by Progressive Democrats gains
Washington March 6 Progressive Democrats took control of the senate with John W Kern named Democratic conference chairman and Newlands named vice chairman. Willard Raney? of Delaware chosen secretary. A steering committee will fill key committee slots on finance, appropriations, foreign relations, Interstate commerce and judiciary, prioritizing progressive leanings over seniority.
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William J. Bryan
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Prisoner Ethel Slade Seeks Report by Woman Judge Sentenced
Ejla Stevenson alias Ethel Slade militant suffragette is imprisoned nine months after placing glass tubes with fulminating phosphorous in a Richmond letter box. The judge barred all women from the court, despite Miss Stevenson’s protests, as she sought coverage under the name Ethel Slade. She had previously received four months for breaking shop windows.
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London
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Suffrage Wins in Michigan Legislature Set to Go to Voters
Lanelug Michigan March 6 an equal suffrage amendment passed both houses and will be submitted to Michigan voters in April. If adopted the amendment grants suffrage to both men and women on equal terms. Florence March 6 American dentist Dr Edward Dunn swallowed laudanum by accident in a dark room and is in critical condition.
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