Taft Shortens Visit and Talks Labor Unions in Harrisburg
President Taft cut short his Harrisburg trip to address the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen during their biennial convention. He spoke on trades unions and the role of government employees joining federations, warning that government workers must not threaten the republic, while noting the need for unions to pursue fair terms without crippling government services. He was greeted by Governor Tener and local officials, received lodge badges, and left amid cheering crowds.
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Federation of Labor
Harrisburg
Taft
Tener
Pennsylvania
Brotherhood of
general lodge of the brotherhood
Karrisburg
Abroush
M Tatt
Olmsted
Gavan QeUpie
Hiotherkoad
United States
Canada
trades unions
American Federation of Labor
congress
republic
France
Congressman Olmsted
Pottsville
Herrisburg
Inveron
James M. Lamberton
Yale university
rm of America
Rebel Army Could Seize Mexico City Amid Rising War Turmoil
A dispatch from May 15 reports rebels under Figueroa and Miranda planning to capture Iguala Chilpancingo and Cuernavaca on the way to Mexico City. Reports say 11 000 rebels and many women fighters under La Neri threaten Guerrero and Morelos while Diaz faces growing opposition and possible internal revolt.
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Diaz
Mexico City
Figueroa
Herrera
Francisco Figueroa
Iguala
Miranda
Buena Vista
smalli
reigls
Chilpancingo
Crernavaca
Huitzuco
Acapulco
La Neri
Chilpancinge
La.Neri
Guerrero
Morelos
Madero
theer
Diay
Anarchy in Mexico City Riots Reach Capital
May 15 report from San Antonio describes travelers from the City of Mexico noting fierce rioting by thieves posing as revolutionaries. A northbound train carried Americans and foreigners, with fears of murder and looting. Foreign residents prepare to flee toward the United States, shouting Viva Madero along the route to the border.
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San Antonio
Texas
International & Northern
Mexico
Fred Wolters
rene
United States
City of
Ladero
Madero
Jorge V Estanol May Succeed Diaz as President
Jorge V Estanol may take over the presidency from Diaz temporarily until elections are conducted. The move is described as provisional and aims to ensure continuity of government. No date is given for the transition or election.
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Diaz
Mrs Taft III Illness Alters President Taft Trip
New York May 15 President Taft postponed plans due to Mrs Taft III illness. She remained at Henry W Taft's home after a trip from Harrisburg was canceled. Doctors report her condition satisfactory though nervous trouble similar to a prior episode persists.
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New York
Taft
Harrisburg
Washington
Helen Taft
Robert
Charles Taft
Revision of Schedule K in committee today
Washington May 15 The ways and means committee will meet to begin revising Schedule K. A majority of Democrats favor free wool but doubt a current reduction. A 50 percent cut is eyed, with Underwood seeking committee agreement next week for a bill that unites all House Democrats. Temple for Masons funded and under construction in Washington as a $1,000,000 temple contract awarded. corner stone to be laid by President Taft.
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Washington
ways and means
Underwood
Tat
City Planning Conference Opens in Philadelphia With 260 Delegates
The third National Conference on City Planning opens in Philadelphia May 15 with over 260 delegates from the United States and Europe. Mayor Reyburn hosts tours and sessions at City Hall and Bellevue-Stratford hotel. Noted speakers include Count von Bernstorff Raymond Unwin and Frederick Law Olmstead. banquet closes the event.
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Philadelphia
United States
Europe
Bellevue-Stratford hotel
Reyburn
Bellevue- Stratford
Walter L. Fisher
interior
will. bes
Count J. H. Von Bernstorff
Raymond Unwin
Death of Bayard Bayard coroner case at Garfield hospital
Philip Bayard of Wilmington Delaware son of ex secretary of state Thomas F Bayard died at Garfield hospital after a fall from a third to second floor veranda. Coroner Nevitt ordered an inquiry as nurses report he was left alone briefly before vanishing and dying amid uraemic poisoning illness. The story notes Bayard's illness and earlier travel from Baltimore.
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Washington
Philip Bayard
Wilmington
Del
Thomas F. Bayard
England
Cleveland
Garfield hospital
Nevitt
Bayard
cudder
Mr. Bayard
Baltimore
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