Taft defends journalism and warns against panics
President Taft arrives in Detroit amid rumors of a coming panic sparked by remarks at Ada. He defends journalism, praises reformers, and warns the public about overreacting to economic signals while urging practical policies and private property rights. He attends a Detroit Board of Commerce banquet at Pontchartrain.
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Abernathy Boys Meet Roosevelt Aides Stir Capitol
Abernathy boys, sons of a Rough Rider US Marshal, traveled 2000 miles from Oklahoma to New York to greet former President Roosevelt. In Washington they were invited by Speaker Cannon to visit the House and were questioned by members before a half hour tour of the Capitol.
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Swasey Attacks Muckrakers In Paper Policy Debate
Washington June 3. The House adopted a $30000 Sundry Civil bill amendment allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to test plants and woods for papermaking. Swasey of Maine charged newspapers muckraked public men unsympathetic to free wood pulp and paper, accusing critics of seeking Democratic victory while pledging protection for wood pulp and paper.
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Roosevelt Criticized for Cairo Egypt Speech Tone
The Spectator defends former President Roosevelt against charges of tactlessness as he comments on Egyptian politics. It labels his Cairo remarks blunt but honest, noting they reflect his American boldness and critique of colonial rule. The piece argues his speech could stir global debate on empire and reform.
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U Votes Down Anti Roosevelt Motion
The Central Federated Union rejected a resolution condemning ex President oopye lt for remarks in London about Egypt. Pro-Roosevelt members led the debate and the motion was defeated after James P. Holland of the Eccentric Firemen's Union presented it per union instruction.
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Wesleyan Freshmen Rampage Destroys Graves Hotel Goods
Baybrook Connecticut June 3 Wesleyan freshmen numbering about sixty five staged a rowdy initiation at Fairview Hotel and Old Lyme Inn They blindfolded victims desecrated graves in a cemetery overturned tombstones hurled water on judges and damaged church and hotel property including a chair and dishes Judge Houston Landon warned of legal penalties and sought arrests for the acts by the students.
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Yale Students Pay Damages After Trial
Yale students from New Haven faced a three hour trial at West Haven Town Court regarding a shorning incident. Ten students were involved and ordered to pay damages. Proceedings highlighted campus discipline and local authority response.
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Sheffield Seienttific School Graduates Fined for Damages at Savin Rock
All members of the graduating class from Sheffield Seienttific School were found guilty of wrecking flying horses and a lunch stand at Savin Rock. Each was fined $10 plus costs and ordered to pay for the damages. The total amount contributed by fines and costs is noted but not fully stated.
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Republicans Aim to Pass Postal Savings Bank Bill in House
Regular Republican leaders declare they have enough regular and insurgent votes to adopt a special rule for the Postal Savings Bank bill, nearly as drafted by the caucus. Democrats vow to oppose, and some insurgents may too, arguing the rule forbids amendments and resembles secret caucus politics.
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Naval Academy Grads Hear Meyer Urge Strong Navy
The 125 graduates received diplomas from Secretary Meyer as the Board of Visitors completed its work. He urged officers to forge new footprints, keep high military efficiency, and warned the navy is a menace or expense only if neglected. Henry E. Russell of Florida topped the class.
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MISS BOARDMAN FAVORS BILL
Miss Mabel T. Boardman a prominent Red Cross figure testified before the House Inter State and Foreign Commerce Committee in support of creating a Department of Public Health She did not favor a new Cabinet position but urged a Childs Bureau within the department Rear Admiral Charles F Stokes also supported the measure
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Navy Faces Haines Case Over Convicted Boatswain
Washington reports the Navy must retain Boatswain John Stokes on its lists after a Washington civil court conviction for manslaughter and an indeterminate sentence. The Attorney General says he cannot be stripped of the commission, leaving him listed as absent without leave.
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Justice Crane Awards Extra Counsel Fee in Brokaw Appeal
Supreme Court Justice Crane of Brooklyn approved an extra counsel fee of $3,000 for Arthur J. Baldwin representing Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw in opposing her husband Waldoe Brokaw's appeal against a separation decision. Baldwin had sought $8,000.
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Roosevelt blamed by El Alam for political censure in England
El Alam, a Nationalist Egyptian paper, calls Roosevelt’s Guildhall speech politically damaging and accuses liberal censure in England. It dismisses Milner and similar figures and says the present government is the best in 2,000 years of crass ignorance. The paper defers comment until the full Roosevelt text is reviewed.
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Cheer Roosevelt's Name Stirred Synod Audience
In Asbury Park New Jersey on June 3 two hundred fifty ministers at the one hundred fourth annual synod of the Reformed Church in America applauded Theodore Roosevelt for ten minutes when Dr James Parker of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America called him the most famous man in the Reformed Church. Parker spoke of Presbyterian missionaries noting Roosevelt's African tour.
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Roosevelt Corrects Word Choice On Sentimentality
London reports Theodore Roosevelt replying to a letter about using sentiment rather than sentimentality in his Guildhall address. He defends sentiment as opposite to sentimentality and notes the need to balance strength with moral purpose in dealing with Egypt.
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Ram Katahdin Trials Resume After Water Exit
The ram Katahdin, sunk near Indian Head by a shot below the water line, has been largely pumped dry by naval tugs. The shot hole is patched and trials have resumed.
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Presbyterian mission synod opens sessions with Roosevelt
The report notes Theodore Roosevelt was surrounded by Presbyterian missionaries as the synod began its sessions on Monday and will conclude tomorrow, reflecting a religious observance linked to the event.
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Cobb Says Roosevelt Could Decide Direct Primary Bill
Senator George H. Cobb says passage of the Direct Primary bill named for him may hinge on ex-President Roosevelt. He noted he expects a fight from Speaker Adsworth Assembly Floor Leader Merritt and William Barnes Jr. on the measure.
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