Roosevelt Defends Self in Drunkenness Charge in Michigan
Theodore Roosevelt testified under oath in Marquette defending against an editor’s charge of drunkenness. The former president said he had rarely drunk, mentioning at most a few whiskies in fifteen years, and that he kept wine at hand for the White House while noting his predecessor did the same. The cross-examination by Horace Andrews lasted about twenty minutes, focusing on his drinking history, Michigan ties, and connections to political figures and newspapers.
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Marquette
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Stuckenness
Roosevelt
Pound
Horace Andrews
Michixan
Michigan
Michi ‘Gan
George Stirs
Mr. Shiras
Shiras
Hive
Flere
Shras
Washington
Congress
America
New York
Albany
Itu
Almos
White House
Mercy Hospital
Tire
Feronilly
Perofit
Sin
Andrewsert
Chicago
Andrews
What Roosevelt Drinks Reveals His Testimony
Cole Tinoserell describes Roosevelt’s drinking and smoking habits. He says he is not a total abstainer, drinks white wine and champagne, rarely beer or whiskey, and used small amounts of brandy for medicinal purposes. He notes champagne for dysentery aboard the African expedition and occasional mint juleps at White House dinners.
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Cole Tinoserell
Tha
Dotstor
Ted
White House
Mirentho
Rixoy
Asinca
Dleclo Rock
St. Louis
Litre Rock
Ark
Champagna
Traver
Mearns
R. J. Cunningham
Khartoum
Rixey
Holloconk Curtis
Roosevelt Denies Drinking Habits in Libel Suit
Former President Roosevelt testifies in a libel case against George A. Newett, admitting to limited wine use but denying consumption of whiskey or beer except on medical advice or extreme exposure. He details his long abstentions, rare mint juleps, and occasional champagne at public dinners, with notes on specific trips and doctors' prescriptions.
Governor McGovern vetoes suffrage measure in 1914 referendum
Madison Wis May 27 Governor J McGovern vetoed a bill tied to a 1914 referendum on woman suffrage in Wisconsin. He argued repeating the question so soon after a 92 000 majority defeat would mislead and hurt the referendum principle, insisting the public verdict should be respected and warning against legislative action that undermines popular rule. The veto surprised supporters who planned to push the bill again against the governor’s line.
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Madison
Wis
J. McGovern
Wisconsin
Mystery in Manis Death In Morrison Inquiry
Chicago May 27 Coroner to investigate Homer Edward Morrison death amid a mystery rivaling Hoch case. Died after hospital diagnosis of acute nephritis. Dr Darwin Fouad seeks inquiry suspecting poisoning. Two witnesses allege defrauding by Morrison posing as a real estate dealer. police have a third victim.
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Morrison
Hoch
Chicago
Homer Edward Morrison
Johann Foch
Morrigan
Darwin Fouad
Cimimins Requests Lobby Charge Inquiry Panel
Senator Cummipa presented a resolution to direct Vice President Marshall to appoint five Senators to investigate President Wilsons charge that a lobby exists in Washington to influence legislation. The panel would report within ten days.
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Washington, D. C
Cummipa
Sociate
Marshall
Wilson
Washington
May Time in the Shops in the Journal
From one end of the shopping district to the other the great stores offer the season’s finest goods. Spring shopping excitement is everywhere with many places to go and countless shoppers planning trips and purchases using advertiser hints and timely tips.
Day in Congress Incomplete Session Deliberations and Recess
Finance subcommittees continued hearings on a bill with schedule near seven. House actions included unanimous consent to expand Indian affairs irrigation and public buildings committees and to create a new expenditures in labor department panel. Several representatives discussed Washington politics, suggested abolishing alleys, or reforming commerce taxes, with a plan to adjourn until Thursday.
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HOUSE
Underwood
Labor Department
Borland
Washington
Sims
Tavenner
Booze Seized at Ottumwa by Sheriff
Ottumwa Iowa May 27 sheriff Knox and deputies seized seven barrels of beer consigned to various individuals at the Rock Island road freight house. The rest of the car load had been delivered. The boat will be destroyed if not claimed within ten days under the Webb Kenyon law. Express offices and railroads refused to accept further liquor shipments, returning them to consigners.
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Ottumwa
Sisty-sevan
Knox
Rock Island Road
Ceva
Imade
Ottumwa Express
Railroata
Consigners
Des Moines Hosts 1200 Iowa Bankers Convention
About 1,200 bankers gathered in Des Moines for the Iowa Bankers Association annual convention. George Shade of Rock Rapids opened sessions, with welcome by Mayor Hanna and remarks by Charles D. Bills. Gov Clarke and Ames College president Pearson spoke, W. J. Nolan of Minneapolis keynoted. John McHugh of Sioux City named to the executive committee. Johan A. Dunlap and E. H. McMider elected to Iowa posts on committees.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Panama ‘Canal
George Shade
Rock Rapids
Hanna i Charles D. Bills
First National Bank of
Charles City
Gov. Clarke
Pearson
Ames Agricultural College
Ww. J. Nolan
Minneapolis
John McHugh
Sioux City
American Bankers’ Association
Garve
Johan A. Dunlap
Keokuk Gavings Bank
Ikeokuk
E H. McMider
Iagan City
Enter Guilty Pleas in Brake Trust Case
Rochester N Y reports that by May 27 all defendants in the government against the Coaster brake trust pleaded guilty in federal court.
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Rochester, N
Tin “Coaster Brake Trust
Bryan to Announce Policy on Consular Service Appointments
Secretary Bryan plans to announce the general policy of the new administration regarding consular service appointments and promotions. The last session left many vacancies from deaths resignations and other causes, causing widespread embarrassment and delays in promotions.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Flere
Ponaco
War Dept Tests Dust Suppression at Rock Island Arsenal
Davenport May 27 report says the War Department is testing a calcium based preparation to strengthen roads and reduce dust at the Rock Island arsenal. A granulated star material has been spread on about a mile of the main thoroughfare and observers note the effects closely.
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Davenport, Ja
War Department
Rock Island Arsenal
Pelkey Clears, McCarty Fight Death Sparks Arrests
Calgary reports Pelkey cleared by coroner's jury in McCarty death, with Northwest Mounted Police holding Pelkey for potential hearings. Fargo notes Mrs. McCarty may inherit about 65000, while Chicago promoters debate boxing bill impact. Train wreck on Reese Island injures several near Nichols. doctors treat multiple victims and line expected to reopen by evening. Two engineers killed in Brant Missouri Pacific collision. several injured including passengers.
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Calgary
Alberta
Cuiy
Arthur Pelkey
Luther McCarty
Pelkey
Northwest Mounted Police
Meuthers
Polie Court
Mitche
McCarty
Hishome
Obid
Fargo
N.D
Luther McCartsy
Chicago
Pelkey-McCarty
Ilinders
McCearty
Friends of the Bill
Reese Island
Muscatine Westernine
Nichols
Nikhois
Enint
C. Muench
FL Carl of
Charles Giffey
Long Tree
GR. Fisher
Iowa City
G. Kelley
Ceder Rapids
West Liberty
Montezuma
Masc
iIf
Waffic
Nichola
Iowa Railway Commission
Rocke Island
Brant
Missouri Pacific
Albert Ford
Sedalia Siegh
St Louis Gerisco TD Ask For Receiver
Attorneys for the St Louis and San Francisco railroad prepared at noon to file a petition for a receivership in federal district court at 2. Judge Sanborn of the eighth judicial circuit arrived from St Paul to receive the petition.
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St. Lows
St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad
Constitution
Astriet
Tudge Sanborn
Eighth Judicial Circuit
St. Paul
Uniform Laws Manufacturers Plan
Philadelphia textile manufacturers at a large meeting voted to push uniform factory laws in major states and to invite the National Child Labor Committee and the Consumers' League to cooperate. They urged Pennsylvania to appoint a committee to study conditions for workers and minors, occupational diseases, prevention, and to coordinate with other states for a unified law program. If the PA legislature fails, the association may form a commission with other groups to pursue this effort.
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Philadelphia
Piidelphia
Consumers’ League
Pennsylvania
BU Secte
King and Queen Leave Berlin After Guards Review
King George and Queen Mary quit Berlin after England terminated their visit with a review of the Guards army corps at Potsdam. A gala luncheon followed at Potsdam palace before their party sailed for England in the late afternoon. A London report of Emperor William II visiting Porter Ynonihn August with a squadron of German warships could not be confirmed.
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Berlin
Mdg
George
Queen Mary
England
Guards Army Corps
Potsdam
Potsdam Palace
Lingland
London
William
Ynonihn
August
Rev Meigs to Speak at Toledo on Thursday
Rev. Robert Vai Meigs of the First Baptist church of this city will speak at the First Baptist church in Toledo Ohio on Thursday evening of this week. He declined three pulpit invitations and left for Detroit to attend the Northern Baptist convention. He is expected home Friday evening or Saturday morning.
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Robert Vai Meigs
First Baptist Church
Toledo
Detroit
Mich
Northern Baptist Convention
Weather forecast and river gauge notes at Muscatine
Weather tonight will be warmer with mild winds and a rise in temperature by Wednesday. The Muscatine reading at 7 a.m. shows 62 degrees, with the river stage at S feet today and a rise of 2 inches. Moderate winds are expected along the east portion on Wednesday.
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Muscatine
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