New York Tribune Editorial on Tariff and Taft Convention
The article reviews tariff theory and President Wilson amid a Taft dominated Republican National Convention. It notes California and Maryland delegations disputes, votes on credentials, and ongoing indications that Taft may retain a majority and seek renomination on the first ballot. It mentions Roosevelt and other state contests, reflecting the era’s tariff reform debates and convention dynamics.
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California
Taft
Maryland
Oregon
Hawaii
Ilinois
Town
New York
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Georgia
Michigan
Arizona
Aég
Alabama
Convention notes Taft strength and Roosevelt talk
The Republican National Convention adopted credentials to test Taft delegates with Taft at 498 maximum and 42 minimum, Roosevelt at 29, Roosevelt considering a third party. Other items include impeachments, rate rulings, and various court and crime notes. Prominent figures such as Parker, Brandt, and Johnson feature in the day’s reports.
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Committee On Credentials
Taft
Roosevelt
Texas
Washington
William J. Bryant
Chicago
Allen B. Parker
Baltimore
Parker
Colonel Bryin
Rochester
Interstate Commerce Comission
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Transportation
Brandt
Gerard
Chester S. Jordan
Somerville
Mass
New Hampshire
Jack Johnson
Garden City
Stover
Art Commission
Julius Harburger
Gaynor
Jesu
Harlem
Guerin
Powell Stackhouse
United States Steel Corporation, Foreign
Paria
China
Havana
Gomez
Rufus Issacs
Rostron
Cerpathia
London
Woodford
Costa Rica
Trimming on the Tariff Issue in Reform Club Questions
The Reform Club presses Democratic candidates Park and Wilson on tariff reform as the national convention nears. Clark appears to favor revenue duties with protectionist leanings, while Wilson hedges on tariff clarity, signaling ultimatums tied to real national conditions.
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Tariff Reform Committee
Reform Fand
Speaker Park
Wilson
Reform Club
Clark
Missouri
Texas
Baltimore
Parker as temporary chairman stirs Democratic clash
Ex Judge Alton Parker named temporary chair at the Baltimore Democratic National Convention sparks talk of a feud with Parker and Hrgan as a political advert, while experts doubt a real fight. analysts expect little real power to shift and predict only a brief exchange of speeches. Russia's stance on China loans and open door policy is framed as opportunistic, with criticism of Russia’s selective openness and long‑standing diplomatic pressure toward China.
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Alton Parker
Committee On
Baltimore
National Committee
Tmm
New York
Parker
Russia
China
Chives
Jerseo Chinnik Tong
Roosevelt Delegates Face Split Over Party Unity
The piece argues Roosevelt's threats to bolt unsettle the GOP and risk party split. It notes Missouri leaders insist they vote for Roosevelt in principle yet stay within the Republican party. Delegation heads warn breaking with the party would undermine opposition to Democrats and harm electoral plans.
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Tixdles
Missouri
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Heopublican “Party
Ae ‘Thar
Troosevelt
Chicago
Coronel
Ture
Stoers
Craven
Snys
Hindo
Crugenays
Heneys
Johnsons
Morte
Toosevelt
Antes
Impeachment Call Signals Scrutiny for Judge Archibald
The duty Committee of the House recommends impeachment for Judge Archibald while finding no definite evidence of personal integrity breaches. It urges thorough inquiry as a public lesson in judicial conduct and holds public officials to strict accountability as President Taft voices dissatisfaction with past impeachment handling. Governor Baldwin emerges as a potent 74-year-old contender, symbolizing vigor and political fitness for Baltimore.
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Archhbald
House of Regsentatives
Archbald
Taft
Compromise Candidate Considered for Nomination
A fragmented editorial notes a political figure as a blend of progressive and conservative traits. It argues this individual could satisfy both wings of the party, presenting a harmonious compromise for the nomination.
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Swiy
Talk of the Day and Educational Highlights
The Talk of the Day notes William F. Blocum receiving Harvard’s Doctor of Laws in 1912 and serving as president of Colorado College. He is a trustee of the Carnegie Foundation and linked to Western education circles. The piece blends local notes with a caricatured column and a magazine-like poem.
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William F. Blocum
Harvard University
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Cal
Lowell of
Marvard
Slocum
Carnegie Foundation
Marper
Cheago
Denounces Judge Hanford in Veteran Endorsement Row
Maurice Simmons, leader of the United Spanish War Veterans, condemns a published resolution endorsing Judge Hanford's revocation of naturalization papers. He warns such partisan action threatens nonpartisanship, calls for upholding law, and argues executive overreach could strip citizenship from veterans and clergy alike. New York, June 17, 1912.
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the Tribune
Warrington
Alaska
Hiverott
Wael
Cornelius St Manford
United States District Court
Wanford
United Spanish War Veterans
Hanford
Tranford
Maurice Simmons
Minander
United Spanteh War Veterans
New York
Ardent Republican Supporter Praises Taft Roosevelt Ticket
A Democrat at a Village near Dijon in the Voges writes to the New York Tribune praising the Taft Roosevelt ticket in a volatile message. He urges Republicans to consider the wisdom of the ticket, noting confusion over candidates and the need for steady leadership. The letter ends with the author’s name and date.
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The
Tribune
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Voges
New-York Tribune
Willian HI. Tate
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Herbert & Hadley
Miscouri
William M
Hie Roonter
Calder
Brooklyn
Republican Party
Heorge W Wagner
New York
Unclear Fragmented Notes Hover Between Science and Politics
A jumbled column mixes ideas on cats turning midair the Flying a cat to land on its feet with a fragment on Monets and politics. It mentions Forest Ray Moulton of Chicago and Popular Mechanics style notes about dynamical cat behavior and fall physics. A review of a Crown Prince diary on hunting and nature follows with scattered dialogue about opinions and a comic caption about a campus incident.
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Finnie
Washington Star
Forest Ray Moulton
University of Chicago
Popular Mechanics
Save
Herold
Prince of Wales Reaches Legal Majority at Eighteen
The article discusses royal majority ages across Europe, noting England’s tradition of reaching majority at eighteen for royal figures. It cites Queen Victoria, Queen Willelmina of Holland, and Luxembourg’s duchess as examples, and mentions Spain’s Alfonso XIII as a minor until a regency. Ex-Attache, New York City, June 2, 1902.
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Tattings
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Alfonao
Taft Family Heads to Cincinnati for Cousin Wedding
June 21 reports Mine Taft and her brother Robert will travel Monday to Cincinnati to join the wedding party of cousin Miss Marriet Anderson and Hugo Deitsch of New York. Charles Taft plans to return tomorrow from Taft School. A moonlight promenade at Silver Spring, Md., hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Noyes featured Misses Noyes.
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Washington
Mine Taft
Robert
Minchinnati
Marriet Anderson
Hugo Deitech
New York
Charles Taft
Taft School
Watertown
Conn
Miss Taft
Robert Taft
Silver Springs
Frank Noyes
Misses Noyes
Marea Wallington
Leonard Wood
Fort Myer
Leonard Wood, Jr
Harjvard
Osborne Wood
Groton
Loutre Wool
Holton Arms
Mra. Wood
Robert H. ‘Traver
New England
Frances Traver
Traver
Capend
John W Parker
Captain Parker
Morrison
Stny Washington
Mra
Harrison
Adirondacks
Tinthicum
Linthicum
Funt
Baltimore
Stevan T. Ayres
Misa Ayres
Wo OW. Pitzer
Colorado Springs
Slater
Champ Clark
Diplomatic Club Forms as Central American Officials Gather
Washington June 1 reports a diplomatic club being formed by Central American members of the corps. The idea arose from daily Arlington Hotel meetings, with Salvadorean Minister leading the effort as ministers from all republics unite. Naval attaché Maximilian Burstyn will arrive in July and later join the ambassador’s staff at Bar Harbor for the summer.
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Washington
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Suicceed
Baron Preuschen von Und Au
New York Society Weddings and Society News
New York society notes detail multiple weddings and society movements. Miss Letin Ingersoft Haven sails to Gilbert F. Jones in Ridgefield Connecticut with a large New York guest list. Helene Auerbach weds Herman Le Ror Bruneot at Hewlett Long Island. Miss Charlotte Strong marries Daniel Mearns in Newport, and Harriet Sabin ties Henry W Hopkins Jr in Thornwood Massachusetts. Society figures including Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Leeds prepare travels to Europe and Newport plans. garden party set for Rochelia Day Nursery in New Rochelle with notable attendees.
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Gilbert Jones
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Ridgefield
Conn
Mise Haven
Mina Alice Haven
Mise
Katherine G. Chapin
George Jones
George G. Vaven, Jr
Lawrence McK. Milter
Charles de Mham
Anderson Dana
William & Seamans
Jromof
New York
Frederick W. Hubbell
Des Moines
Town
John A. Sweater
Mavens
Mire
Helen D. Auerbach
Joseph Auerbach
Herman le Ror Bnunet
Robert Temple Vinn
Hewlett, Long Island
Kathryn Auerbach
Anna H. Emmet
Laura 8. Livingston
Mica Igabeth Russell
Jeanette Whitlock
Margreth Berkman
Mira
Orale Coe
Enaign
Robert Mimmat
Iir Brother
Richard Emmet
John WH. Auertuch
Hugene G. Smith
Vrancie W. Murray, Jr
Tewen W. Dilworth
JM Bly Esmond P. O'Brien
G. J. Rand
Bache McH. Whitlock
Charles Parsons
Church of the Heavenly Rent
Charlotte Strong
Benjamin W. Strong
Daniel , Mearns
Newport
Mira Harriet Sabin
Henry W Hopkins, Jr
N. Henry Sabin
Thornwood
Williamstown
Mass
U. S. Emigration to Canada Surges in Free Land Grab
Ottawa reports April 1910 shows 4,451 free homesteads claimed in prairie provinces by 1,101 Americans and diverse nationalities led by English Scots Irish and French. Canadians from Eastern provinces also claimed homesteads westward, reflecting a broad migration trend.
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Prairie Provinces
New York Saloonkeepers Cut Out Trep Wunches
New York saloonkeepers have cut out trep Wunches. This means fewer cases of indigestion.
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Toledo
New York
Berkshire guests visit Curtis Hotel area for weekend
The Berkshire scene shows numerous visitors at the Curtis Hotel and nearby areas. Names include Mr and Mrs Thomas of New York, Colonel and Mrs Pfag of Connecticut, Mr Blake of Boston, and many others from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and beyond. The wedding of Harriet Hora and Henry Nopkina Jr is slated for tomorrow at Thorwood.
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Mee JR Thoman
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Albany
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Fermington
Conn
Mike A. TL. Blake
Boston
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Charles J. Senft
Maéison Avenue
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Rhineberk
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le He Adame
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William D. Nisbet
Sem
York
Mitchell
Delphia
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Samuel Sheldon, Jr
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Henry Nopkina, Jr
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Frank K. Sturgis Cana
Ciprion Jane
Ross W. Whistler
Ross Whintier, Jr
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Kimball Salisbury
Chicago
Cornelius Boardman Tyler
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Henry G Blatchford
William A. Whittlesey
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Three Straus Sons Seek Administration of Titanic Victim Estate
Three sons of Inidor Straus and Ida Straus petition the Surrogate Court for letters of administration on Mrs Straus’s estate after her death in the Titanic disaster. An affidavit by her maid Ellen Bird describes events aboard the ship. The document notes no will and a possible estate value around zero to forty thousand dollars.
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Ida Straus
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Mre
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