Cabinet slate emerges as Taft gathers advisers in Augusta
Augusta Ga Jan 7 Philander C Knox arrives and Taft begins cabinet selection with Hitchcock Lodge and Hammond. Early lineup suggests Knox for secretary of state Berrick for treasury Wright for war Thompson for navy Ballinger for interior Wilson for agriculture Wickersham for attorney general Hitchcock for postmaster general. Commerce and labor choices eyed among Yarwell Meyer Knight with Loeb mentioned but unlikely.
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Augusta
Philander C Knox
Taft
Frank H Hitchcock
Mr. Taft
Knox
Araty Department
Hitchcock
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
John Hays Hammond
Philander C .Knox
Pennsylvania
the Treasury
Myron T Berrick
Ohio
Luke E Wright
Tennessee
Navy
Robert M Thompson
New York
Interior
Richard A Baliinger
Washington
Agriculture
James Wison
Iowa
George W. Wickersham
Commerce
Labor
Yarwell
Chicago
Meyer
Knight
California
Loeb
Willam Loeb, Jr
Possible War Secretary Change Amid Roosevelt Pressure
The passage suggests Wright may not complete Taft's term as secretary of war due to Roosevelt's urging. If Wright departs, Charles Magoon is a likely successor and may be installed as governor general of the Philippines during the interim.
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Roosevelt
Wright
Taft
Charles Magoon
Magoon
Philippines
Electric farming gains in Pennsylvania at farmers' week
State College, Pa. January 7. Dr J P Jackson spoke to attending farmers about electricity easing farm drudgery. He described line-free telephones electric lighting via tungsten burners and electric machinery for plowing cultivating threshing milking and wood cutting. He noted electric churns refrigerators sewing machines and freezers reducing housework for women.
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Pennsylvania Authority
State College
J. P. Jackson
Rain of Hot Pellets Hits Santa Cruz Children
In Santa Cruz California on January 7 a shower of metallic looking pellets rained from the sky for about an hour. Neighbors including Mia Wo Burne report barefoot children were struck with minor burns and a boy shows a burn on a finger. A meteor theory is suggested but unconfirmed.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Santa Crus
Mia
Burne
Burns
Educators Meet Today at Cornell Convention
The Association of American Universities, made up of leading U S educators, begins a two day session in Ithaca with President Jacob Gould Schurman delivering the welcome address. The program includes papers on pressing educational problems facing colleges and universities.
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Cornall
Ithaca
Association of American Universities
United States
Sion
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Fesodation
Athletes Reinstated After Suspension by A A U
The Amateur Athletic Union reinstated several athletes including Jane-Melvin W Shep pard Fred Bellars George Vo Bonhar Charles Jo Ravan Harry Porter and John Lee who had been suspended by the registration committee for alleged professionalism. A stomach remedy advertisement is also mentioned with Cha ntetban and liver tablets.
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New York
Jane—Melvin W Sheppard
Fred Bellars
George Vo Bonhar
Charles Jo Ravan
Harry Porter
John Lee
Athetea
ATT
J P Ainte
Bitin
Monays Chive
Cliner Isis
Por Cate
Pearce Modory
Dinner at White House Hosts Diplomats Tonight
President and Mrs Roosevelt entertain the foreign diplomatic corps at the White House tonight. Washington notes the annual dinner gathers chiefs of embassies and legations and their ladies. Two weeks hence the Supreme Court justices will be their guests at another White House dinner.
Take Chartes Cough Remedy for Cols and Coughs
An old advertising piece promotes Chartes Cough Remedy as a trusted treatment for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief, widespread use across the United States and abroad, and a long standing reputation.
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W. L. Douglas
H. R. Flautt
City Opera House Shoe Store
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Pearre’s Modern Pharmacy
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News 300
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Howe
Besant & Knott
City Hotel
SoWiavavision
Gary
Devilbiss & Urner
Doll & Albaugh
Pronto
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Lowenstein & Wertheimer
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