News of the week condensed from the past events
The week covers strikes in New York chauffeurs, duels in Cuba, reports of King Edward and Chicago monopoly ties, Toledo ice trust sentences, and trust protection debates. Also included are robberies, desertion spikes in Chicago, polar expedition notes, political maneuvers, fires, ship trials, and varied international incidents.
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Edward
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Toledo, O., Ice Trust
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Thanksgiving Day in 1906
The proclamation declares a national day of thanksgiving and praise to the Almighty acknowledging material prosperity as a foundation for national life. It sets aside Thursday November 29 1906 for households and churches to meet in devotion and supplication. President Theodore Roosevelt signs the proclamation with Secretary of State Elihu Root.
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Moxi
United States
Washington
United
Theodore Roosevelt
Elibe Root
Changes in Roosevelt Cabinet Reported in Washington
Washington October 24 The statement lists changes expected in President Roosevelts cabinet on retirement of Secretary Shaw and Attorney General Moody George B Cortelyou to secretary of the treasury George Von L Meyer to postmaster general Charles J Bonaparte to attorney general Victor H Metcalf to secretary of the navy and Oscar S Straus to secretary of commerce and labor Moody slated to retire January 1 Shaw March 4 Straus first Hebrew faith cabinet member born 1850 a merchant diplomat and author representing the United States as minister to ...
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Roosevelt
Probile
Tomight
Shaw
Moody
the Tressury
George B. Cortelyoe
George von L. Meyer
Charles J. Bona
Navy
Victor H. Metcau
Commerce and Labor
Ovecar
United States
Ae Minie
Weather forecast for eastern Colorado improves
The weather report notes heavy snow in eastern Colorado with travel challenges but the Weather Bureau expects clearing skies tonight and improving conditions as the day ends. Strong winds plowed through areas earlier, with drifting snow reported in some towns.
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Deaver
Coolorado
Weather Bureau
Japanese Boycott Strains Relations as US Probes Schools
President Roosevelt orders Secretary Metcalf to San Francisco to investigate the exclusion of Japanese children from white schools and the plan to segregate Japanese pupils. The move aims to verify treaty rights and calm protests over restaurant incidents and local hostility.
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Roosevelt
Victor H. Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
San Francisco
United States
Metcalf
Viscount Aoki
Root
California
Count Aok
Acts Local
N Charer
Chinese Army Demonstrates Portable Telegraph System
The Autumn maneuvers near Changtufu end with a Northern army victory. A portable wire telegraph apparatus mounted on light wagons proved quick to erect in under 30 minutes. Chinese telegraph corps officers operated the stations as cavalry and artillery drills showcased disciplined arms.
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Changtufu
Chanatury
California Endurance Test Fails Again at Naval Trial
California Planes: The cruiser California again failed yesterday in the endurance test, a pivotal phase before official acceptance. The report notes continued issues during prolonged operation as sailors push the vessel through demanding trials.
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California
San Francisco
Ieee
Mayor Gallagher Sacks Langdon In San Francisco Graft Probe
The San Francisco board approves the suspension of District Attorney Langdon as Mayor Gallagher aims to appoint Francia J. Heney as assistant DA to press graft investigations. Heney and Secret Service Agent Burns probe officials tied to Mayor Schmitz Acting Mayor Gallasher Abraham Ruef and the Board of Supervisors amid a city crime surge. Langdon, a gubernatorial candidate, is suspended for absence from county duties during a campaign tour.
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Igten
Abrahamy “Reed
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Ruef
Langé
Francia J. Heney
Hemey
Secret Service
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Schmitz
Gallasher
Abraham Ruef
Board of Supervisors
Langéed
Independence League
Langdon
Dlemissal
Heney
Wrecked British Bark Peter Iredale Near Point Adams
A four masted British bark named Peter Iredale went ashore near Point Adams three quarters of a mile below the lighthouse in a gale, with three masts gone and likely to bleach. All on board were rescued. Captain Lawrence and officers stayed with the vessel as life-saving crews aided. Twenty crew members are safe ashore in Astoria.
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Astoria
Peter Iredale
Point Adams
Columbia River
Lawrence
Five Survivors of Florida Hurricane Rescued After Drift
Five men adrift on wreckage off the Florida coast endured hours of peril when a companion, driven mad by suffering, jumped to his death. A British ship Heatherpool rescued them and landed the survivors in Norfolk after the storm damaged their houseboat No. 4 during the Florida hurricane.
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Norfolk
Florida
Heatherpool
Liverpool
Sir Won
Greely's Report on Relief Efforts Released
The War Department released Major General Greely's special report detailing relief operations conducted by U S military authorities after the San Francisco earthquake and related events. The document is accompanied by numerous accompanying documents and the report of a senior official.
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Washington
Wa Department
Putdia
United States
San Fra
San Escees
Sear
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