Wright of Tennessee Named Secretary of War
Washington June 20 General Luke B Wright of Tennessee is appointed secretary of war to succeed Taft. A Democrat with a career as governor of the Philippines ambassador to Japan and Confederate Army veteran Wright is praised for yellow fever relief work in Memphis and for his administrative and legal ability guiding war department needs. He has long enjoyed army support and fits the post amid civil and international service.
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Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Informal Home Welcome
Secretary Taft reached Cincinnati from Washington to a large, informal reception at the station. He was greeted by cheering crowds as he visited his brother Charles Taft and held a conference with Sherman and Republican committee members at Taft's home, which served as his temporary headquarters.
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Deaths in Mimic War at Fort Wadsworth
New York June 20 Two soldiers Private John Welsh aged twenty five and George Harvey aged twenty two of the Ninth regiment New York national guard died from injuries received in mimic warfare down the bay at Fort Wadsworth a flareback during swabbing a six inch gun Private Mec Powell also of the same regiment was hurt Harvey skull fractured McDowell right arm blown off in the premature explosion of powder The war game continued despite the catastrophe with two attempts by the battleship fleet to pass batteries provoking cannon fire from great guns near the Narrows as the roar shook buildings overhead
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Ariel
End of Imaginary Con Ends as Guardsmen Return
A fragment describes the guardsmen returning west today with their Aide Comrades and an end to an imaginary conflict. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a regrouping or retreat and mentions guardsmen and comrades.
Keeneland Suburban Handicap Fails to Dampen Classic Crowd
Keene wins the Suburban Handicap at New York’s Aqueduct in front of about 20 000 fans after new anti betting laws reduced attendance from an expected 30 000. Ganried’s four year old Bay horse beat John Madden’s King James by two lengths. Master Robert finished fourth as 12 races were run with times near the mile and a quarter world mark.
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Hughes Signs Registration Bill in New York City
Albany June 20 Governor Hughes signed the bill of Assemblyman B R Robinson providing a more complete system for the identification of voters in New York City. The measure aims to improve voter registration and election integrity across the metropolis.
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