Helen Keller and Roosevelt meet in early education era
The article recalls Helen Keller, guided by Michael Anagnos and with tutor Anne Sullivan, studying at Radcliffe as she communicates by touch and voice with President Roosevelt in attendance. It also notes Keller’s ongoing education and public prominence.
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Roosevelt
Michael Anagnos
Perkins Institute of Boston
Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Sullivan
Todgy
Helen
Radcliffe College
Hearing on Boer Question Prominent Backing Mediation
Washington May 6 first congressional hearing on mediation for the Boers before a sub committee of the foreign affairs committee. Dr J Hexemer of the National German Alliance urged resolutions urging the president to convey American sympathy to Great Britain and hope for a peaceful settlement. He warned against pigeonholing to avoid losing German Alliance votes. Keyser, Boer executive head, presented petitions. governors of Maine Louisiana and Colorado shown strong pro Boer sentiment. Pennsylvania may elect astrong Boer sympathizer as governor.
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Iowa
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National German Alliance
Great Britain
South Africa
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England
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Vinci for Lung Trouble and Cough Relief
Advertises Vinci as a superior alternative to cod liver oil for coughing, bronchial and lung ailments. Claims concentrated formula avoids oiliness, aids digestion, improves appetite and blood quality, and promises refunds if benefits aren’t realized. Includes testimonial from Thomas Morton of Stillwater Maine praising the remedy.
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Stillwater
Maine
Strikes Loom Over Mine Workers as Sept. Postponement Favored
Hazleton and Scranton reports indicate leaders advocate delaying any strike vote until September amid pressure from operators offering concessions. President Mitchell to review Baer concessions with the executive committee as district officers weigh whether a strike is warranted.
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W. A Dettrey
New York
Powerfl
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Mutineers Scuttled Ship Murder Toll and Escape
Port Townsend Washington May 6 British Vice Consul Klocker received a letter from Captain H M Myers of the India at Ayachara reporting that the crew of the Chilean bark Flecha mutinied killed the captain his wife and child the first and second officers and the steward then scuttled the vessel and fled to the mountains reaching shore at a sworn village on the Chilean coast. The mutineers then took small boats and escaped. One crewman told the tale while intoxicated.
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Wash
Klocker
H M Myers
India
Ayachara
Chili
Rail merger denial and antitrust defense in US suit
United States seeks to block the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger. The Northern Securities Company replies that shareholders hold only a minority, denying intent to consolidate control to restrain trade. The filing argues anti trust law supports a legitimate interstate commerce enterprise and rejects accusations of monopoly.
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Great Northern Railways
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J Pierpont Morgan
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
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Congress to End June 16 Steering Committee Decision
The Senate steering committee plans a short session ending June 16, delaying the Isthmian canal bill to next session. Senator Beveridge expects adjournment on that date after debates on the Philippine and Cuban bills. A special order for a brief session may be made if needed. MINISTER TO CUBA NAMED 4. G. Squiers Selected By President. Gen. Bragg to Be Consul General, Washington. May 6-H. G Sauiers, secretary of the legation at Pekin, has been named minister to Cuba, and General E S. Bragg of Wisconsin named consul general at Havana. Sauiers is a diplomat by background, born in Canada, with Berlin service in 1894-97. Next Army and Navy Football Game. Philadelphia, May 6-Arrangements completed for the annual West Point vs Annapolis game at Franklin Field on November 29. Roosevelt and officials expected. attendance by invitation. Penn will seat 39,003.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Major Leagues
In the American League Brexton defeated Baltimore 4 to 2 while Paradelphia beat Washington 7 to 5. Other schedules were not listed. In the National League New York edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 as Brooklyn beat Boston 4 to 3. St Janns B and Chicago played Parmesan. Pittsburg and Cincinnati combined for 2 runs. Chile lays an ocean cable from Taleahuace to the Straits of Magellan with an initiative for workers and a steering price of six dollars The Civilian government seeks readers for the project.
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Baltimore Council Passes Western Maryland Sale Ordinance
Baltimore council's second branch voted seven to two to pass an ordinance selling the city's Western Maryland Railroad holdings to the Fuller syndicate for 8 751 370 45 dollars. An amended provision denies a 281 344 50 dollar sinking fund payment to the railroad trust. The mayor intends to sign.
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