New York Tribune Details Political Wrangles and Court Rulings
The article reviews the Cuban crisis prompts and U S reaction, the Taft delegate contests shaping the Republican convention, and Supreme Court rebukes of the Commerce Court. It discusses party discipline, reorganizations in Alabama and Arkansas, and the future role of the Commerce Court in interstate matters. It notes plans for safer Great Lakes telegraphy and universal wireless standards plus maritime communication concerns.
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Supreme Court
Commerce Court J
White
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Commission
House of Representatives
United States Circuit Court
Taft Interests Stir in Chicago As Cuba Force Readied
The morning briefing notes irregular stock moves while Chairman Barnes leaves for Albany to oversee Taft interests. A domestic crime report details a wife attacked, gagged, and robbed of jewels valued at $10,000 by her maid and two accomplices. Congressional inquiry adjourns over Clearing House and Oriental Bank ties. The Dock Department imposes strict visitor rules for German warships. Also: Roosevelts and Taft delegates clash in Alabama Arkansas votes. The North Carolina Democratic convention backs Wilson without instructing delegates. International notes include Mexican bonds, Cuban diplomacy, and a European strike. Weather shows a mild day with a high near 67.
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National Committee
Taft
Alabama
Chtengo
Efts
Mahama
Chicago
Roosevelt
Unin
Tribune
Att Bana
Arkansas
Louisiana
Olly
Caft
Barnes
Albany
Clearing House
Oriental Bank
R. W. Jones, Jr
Hugh Kelly
J G. Cannon
Dock Department
North River
Chile
Brooklyn
Republican National Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United
Commerce Court
White
United States Naval Academy
Kern
Larkmer
Hous
Tariff Board
Common Pleas Court
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
North Carolina
Raleigh
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
New Haven
Middletons
Conn
Chichuahua
Mexico
Ohta
Min
Guantanamo
Tisza
London
Tuekday
Edward Wilding
Titanten
Tord Mersey
Cub
Cuba
War Department
Gomez
Mr. Taft
United States
Laws for Abbot Traphy and the maritime wireless conference
The article notes the international wireless telegraphy conference meeting soon after the Titanic disaster. It highlights utility when used properly and dangers from misuse or neglect. It cites cries for help from Titanic operators and the officers' failure to heed them as a probable cause of many deaths.
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Chlef
Orean
Campaign expense scandals in Ohio threaten primary integrity
A dispatch from Columbus reports Taft campaign costs in Ohio at about 68000 with local fundraising largely fueling efforts, and Roosevelt spending near 200000. The piece argues lavish funds in primary elections distort democracy and calls for strict campaign finance laws to curb filler spending and prevent future bid wars in presidential nominations.
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Ohio
Columbus
Taft
Congress
Toledo
Sirest
Roosevelt
New York
Tawne
Naley
Audi
Postal treaty debate calls for wider parcels post access
The article argues for expanding parcels post to all Americans, criticizing Congress for hesitating to fund and extend postal facilities. It notes limited international privilege for certain territories and asserts a stronger parcels post could lower living costs and transport expenses, urging decisive reform now.
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Manavia
Jist
United States
Panmuns
Prevel Guiana
Martinique
Guadelouse
Congress
House of Representavies
Prestige versus patronage in state exposition chair bid
A deadlock in forming the Ta Hi cifle Exposition commission stems from Norman K. Mack and Senator James J. Frawley vying for the chair to gain social prestige and patronage. Governor Dix demands five appointees to add social distinction as the $700000 appropriation looms, with $250000 available now and chairs wielding favors.
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Norman K. Mack
James J. Frawley
Dix
Mr. Mack
Senator Frawley
Tamimany
Frawley
Tammany and Patronage Debate Amid Democratic Struggles
The piece critiques Tammany influence and patronage in Democratic politics, noting calls for prestige and the clash between credit and cash. It hints at internal strife over presidential patronage and references difficulties in electing a state senator, signaling a looming deadlock and political tension.
Way To Beat The Middleman In Crate Markets
A long confused summary notes a crate craze for farm produce from Long Island to markets, promising dawn shipments and same day delivery by 7 PM. It mentions price cuts urged by Lew Shank in Indianapolis, debates on women's market patronage, and political commentary on Roosevelt and party changes, with references to judges and social issues.
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Long Island
Jime
Lew Shank
Indianapolis
Paris
New York
Hagland
Dog theft and cruelty protests stir Detroit concerns
Townsfolk, police, and animal welfare groups clash over dog ownership and alleged dog-eating fears. A local mayoral warning follows reports of dog thefts, while the university and press bodies debate animal protection feasibility amid public outcry.
Wool like fibres from seaweed spinning plan
A fragment notes plans to spin seaweed into textile material using new machinery. It claims potential to produce fabric at one sixth the price of ordinary cloth. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or entities.
Questioning Women’s Suffrage Reflections From New York Letter
A New York letter quotes W Patterson on San Francisco women voters. It questions sudden public interest, sparse meeting attendance, and alleged marriage strain from suffrage. The writer argues women’s voting harms society and religion, urging reconsideration of rights. Dated June 4, 1912.
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W ©. Patterson
San Francisco
W. Cop
California
George Marsha
New York
Railroads for their own owners in New York 1912
New York May 27 1912 Harry P Mawson writes to The Tribune arguing against postal parcel delivery bills that would aid express firms. He says railroads should handle mail business, profits go to railways, and privileges enjoyed by express companies should end to reduce public charges and wages. The piece critiques holdings of Adams Express and Pennsylvania Railroad stock.
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Tribune
Howe of Representatives
Atorkhalders
Privilere Conecenim
Phillman Company
Ayetem
Tose Ena
T Adams
Ixpress Company
Stork
Plant
Atocke
Tennsylvania
McOund
The Colonel and the Bosses in Michigan Letter
A fragmented clipping reports a political dispute in Michigan over Roosevelt and Tutt. It mentions Ann Attorney Knight and hints at party leaders split between old policies and new direction. The piece references a proposed nationwide alignment and party tensions.
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Roosevelt
Michigan
Fonner
Tutt
Summit Vote Reflects Voter Disgust With Leading Republicans
In a short note to the editor, a Summit voter argues that a small primary vote reflects broad voter disgust with the leading Republican candidates. The writer notes average inactivity across many similar instances and suggests the underlying reason merits careful consideration, citing C. Surmunlt of Summit as the author from June 1912.
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Summit
C. Surmunlt
Sune
Coal Prices Expose Anthracite Barons Profiteering
The New York Tribune reports coal operators plan wage hikes and a 25 to 40 cent per ton price rise, with profits already high. Consumers face higher costs as the Department of Justice weighs a nationwide probe into exchanges and retail deals. If enacted, the scheme could extract about 4 million dollars annually from the public.
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Mkrwaunee
New York Tribune
Winars
Rouge
Americas
Prom
Reading
Penn
New-York ‘Tribune
Anthracite Coal Trust
Department of Justice
Publis
Taft and Mrs Taft Attend Annapolis Graduation
President Taft and Mrs Taft visit Annapolis as he presents diplomas to graduates. Mrs Taft, who spent part of the week at Bryn Mawr, travels to Seabright to visit Miss Dorothy Wolff, a Bryn Mawr student hosted at the White House.
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Huron
Washington
Cabinet gossip on Washington society and summer travel
The War Secretary and Mrs. Stimson plan a honeymoon in Europe after leaving Washington for Huntington. Attorney General and Mrs. Wickersham depart with household to Marshfield. Notables sailing from New York include Bennett Baldwin Castel and Pyne family. German Ambassador Bernstorff arrives. others head to Southampton and Mount Kisco for the season.
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Washington
Secretary of War
St. Johnn the Divine
Europe
New York
James Gordon Bennett
Harles Baldwin
Count Pierre de Viele Castel
Sidney Dillon Ripley
James 11
Hyde
George Whitlock
Joseph Pulitzer
J. Frederick Kernochan
Kernochan
Southampton
T. S
Albert Gallatin
Mabel Boardman
The
Red Cross
Buckingham
Charles ¥. Sowerby
R. N
Capital
Count Yen Bernstorff
Pita
Carlton
Mauretania
Percy R. Pyne
Misa Mary Pyne
V Anders. Oren Root
William Ross Proctor
Voulett T. Proctor
H. de Berkeley Parsons
Henry Forbes McCreery
Robert Goulet
Diplomatic Corps in Washington and Harvard Museum Event
The German ambassador left Washington for Boston to attend the laying of the Germanic Museum at Harvard as guest of honor. German naval attaché Captain Hoylid with officers sails to New York. Helgian minister and Mme Havenith go to Bar Harbor for summer. French military attaché visits Mrs Nicholas Longworth. Swiss minister heads to Canada. Austrian naval attaché to New York for several days.
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Frrom
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Beaton
Harvard
Hoylid
Hampton Roads
New York
Tice Helgian
Mme. Havenith
Bar Harbor
Oeside
Chummbrun
Mra
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Canada
Baron Preuschen
Han Cone
Washington Society Draws Into Summer Sojourns
In Washington society, Mrs. Thomas F Walsh travels to Bar Harbor with her grandson Vinson Walsh McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beale McLean depart Pennsylvania after horse shows for Ohio. Mrs. T De Witt Talmage and daughter Mia Rebecca Collier sail June 19 for summer abroad from New York. Rep and Mrs Martin W Litt head to Port Washington Long Island for the season. Rep and Mrs Stephen B Ayres plan to close their Mass Ave home and move to Spuyten Duyvil for the summer. Representative Avree will return to await Congress in session elsewhere.
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Rsurean
Washington
Thomas F Walah
Bar Harbor
Vinson Walsh McLean
Edward Beale McLean
Pennsylvania
Ohio
T. de Witt ‘Talmage
Mia Rebecca Collier
New York
Society Bridesmaids Luncheon Delays for Miss Thorne
New York society notes a minor tonsillitis delay for Miss Margate Thorne causing changes in bridesmaids and a shift of attendants at Blerry's luncheon. Her wedding to Edward H. Caste remains planned for Wednesday at St. Bartholomew's Church with a reception at the bride's parents' home. The piece also mentions other weddings, engagements, and social events on the horizon.
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Mia, Lewis
Mieea Oaborn
Adeline Townsend
Anita ‘Thorne
Tote
Moa Urkula W. Brown
Carol. Frown
Carol Harrigan
Marie
Teanche Potter
May Voret
Dorothy Cramp
Kate Willis
Gwendolin Condon
Mint Dorothy Manor
Kathryn T Motley
Estelle O'Brien
Louise Chapelle
Mise Katharine Haart
St. Bartholomew's Church
Mia
Oak Iles Thorne
Madison Avenste
Pilon
Rogers
Mea
Archibala Rogers
Kenneth
Corevetta Tandon
Dorothy Hyde
Mina
Walet
Eleanor Greene
Evander B. Schley
Grant RB
Schley
Willian A. Larned
George F. Baker
Edmund
Louie Crawford
Fark
Max Hi
Bell
Michael Gavin
Samuel Reeves
Cole
Craniwokd Mall
Linde
Joner Schley
Reave Schley
Ark
George He. Mite
White Phains
Mien Eunice Mallory
Frobert Mallory
Clifton
Mallory Country Place
Port Chester
Mildred
Pauline Mason
Athetdegroom
Hunt
Fred
Man & Tenance
R. Mallory
Abeba Erfele
Kathe
Newport Social Notes Highlight Summer Arrivals
Newport social notes list summer moves and visitors including Tet Newport, the Arguatos family returning to their Bear road cottage The Sorchan, Rear Admiral and Mrs Seaton Beherode and family arriving in Jamestown, Berwinds leaving Europe for Newport, Julia Berwind visiting, Espenard Stewart at White Lodge, Casino visitors Caperton Pratt and Mareman, Turnbulls and Wysongs planning arrivals, Mrs Ladlow hosting, card party by Mrs Nash, and hostesses Mrs Roche Mrs Burden and the Jameses entertaining at Bearow Hill House
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Tet
Arguatos Jay
Old Bear Road
Sorchan
Coffax
Helen Erie
Seaton Behroeder
Jamestown
Palwagd J. Berwind
Europe
Nix Julia Berwind
Philadelphia
Berwind
Espenard Stewart
White Lodge
Caperton
William F Pratt
U. N
Josep Mareman
Willan Turnbull
Miss Turnbull
New York
Brocknell
Prank
Sturgis
Ee J. J. Wysong
Corsyth Wickes
E. Livingston Ladlow
Francis
Nash
Joon
Burke Roche
Seaton
Arthur Scott Burden
Arthur Curtiss James
Bearow Hill House
Social notices from Berkshire luncheon and visitors in Lenox area
In the Berkshires tributes and gatherings mark a wedding luncheon for Floren Dutton and Harry O D Brigham with guests including Miss Dutton, Mrs Parker, Mrs Whittlesey, and Rev Dr Setl er. Other social events note New York visitors at stockbridge inns and Miss Helen Gould touring with companions, departing for Springfield after a luncheon.
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Lenox
Arthur H. Riew
Floren Dutton
Harry OD. Brigham
Mle
Dutton
Demsion Rishon
TM. Martines
Mary Ee Brigham
Philip Westen
Mileaberh Celt Dutton
Willan J. Eaton
Rube Oot
Mostar
Naumkeae
Mian Anna Taien
Kevington
Springfield
Moorish Sultan Entourage Leaves for France via Ktabati
The Moorish Sultan Mutat tafiq accompanied by the French Minister M Regnault and a strong escort departed for Ktabati with plans to proceed to France. General Lyautey met at the gates and urged safety from rebel tribesmen as the Sultan passed through the capital.
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Ez, Morovine 4
Sultan Mutat Tafiq
M. Regnault
Ktabati
France
Lyautey
Carter in Critical Condition After Polo Pony Accident
William E. Carter was thrown from his polo pony on Wednesday, sustaining a concussion and internal injuries. He remained under care at Bryn Mawr Hospital, with earlier hopes for a quick recovery.
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Philaopmia
William E. Carter
Mr. Carter
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Siam's Summer Legation Home Destroyed by Fire
East Gloucester June 7 A fire consumed the Siamese Legation summer home, causing about 9000 dollars in losses. Attaches saved the first floor contents but all else burned. The property belonged to Rev. J. H. Williamson of Cleveland.
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Boctery of
American Magicans
Hillboy
Willie
Yee
Ming
Gloucester
Masa
East Gloucester
Supreme Court Justice Crane Addresses Polytechnic Prep Class
Supreme Court Justice Crane delivers address to the graduating class of Polytechnic Preparatory School in Brooklyn chapel. President Atkinson presented diplomas to the gathered students as the invocation was offered by Rex Fredericks. The event featured Justice Frederick leading the commencement exercises.
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Supreme Court
Crane
Polytechnic Preparator School
Brooklyn
Livingston G
Atkinson
Rexfi Ymond
Adaree
Frederick
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