Woman Clerk Ousted by Root Over Philippine Cruelties Letter
Rebecca J. Taylor, War Department clerk and relative of Rep McCleary, was dismissed by Secretary Root for letters published in the Washington Post criticising army conduct in the Philippines and attacking President Roosevelt's banquet remarks. The May 12 letter titled The Flag Shall Stay Put accused official cruelties and urged an end to the deathly campaign.
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Minnesota
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Spain Prefers No Bias Against United States Goods
Washington reports that Spain shows no prejudice against American products and that trade could grow with a favorable treaty. Officials note American plows, pumps, machinery, hardware, bicycles, phonographs, cotton goods, lumber, coal, and canned meats circulate widely, with demand aided by exhibits and language-savvy salesmen.
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Spain
United States
State Department
Frederick Emory
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Italy
Storer
Madrid
Carsos Wood
Ridgely
Malaga
Lay
Barcelona
Europe
Trade prospects for Italian market highlighted by Malta
Consul Grout of Malta reports that bicycles dominate the trade in the island, typewriters are the only ones sold there, and demand grows for hardware trunks and refrigerators. The overall tone notes satisfactory customer reception and promising prospects abroad.
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Grout
Malta
Feast of Roses Draws Thousands to Manheim Event
Thousands attend the annual rose festival at Manheim where Zion Evangelical Lutheran Congregation pays one red rose to the heirs of Baron Stiegel in June each year. Dignitaries attend including President Baer of the Reading Railway. Dr. Talcott Williams delivers the main oration.
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Manheim
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Baron Stiegel
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Reading Railway
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York
J. W. Houston
M. M. Horning
Newport
R. I
Talcott Williams
Philadelphia
Luther L. Lohr
Williamsport
Debt of 157 years paid by 157 roses at Tulpehocken Church
Special to the Philadelphia Times from Lebanon reports the Tulpehocken Reformed Church near Myerstown settled a 157-year debt with 157 roses, each representing yearly rent on 100 acres deeded by Casper Wistar in 1745. Dilwyn Wistar accepted on behalf of descendants before 1,500 spectators as Rev Welker led ceremonies and a 60-voice choir sang.
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Philadelphia Times
Lebanon
Tulpehocken Reformed Church
Myerstown
Casper Wistar
Philadelphia
Dilwyn Wistar
J. H. Welker
Charles Milton Wistar
Salem
N. d
Robert C. Moon
Edward Hacker
James Morris
Cresson Wistar
Russell Duane
Robert Haines
Mary Haines
Cheltenham
Lord God
Mr. Welker
Thomas ©. Leinbach
Womelsdorf
J. Lewis Flouck
James I. Good
Reading
Holland
Edith T. Welker
Holand &. Morris
Tulpehoeken
Week's Outlook in Congress Sets Navy and Cables
Washington dispatch notes Congress plans heavy attention to interoceanic canal and naval appropriation bills. Debate on Nicaragua route, national park, and Lenden dock charges highlighted alongside executive sessions on General Crozier. House targets Pacific cable and irrigation measures with rules for speedy passage.
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Nicaragua
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Spooner
Simmons
North Carolina
Appalachian Mountains
Nelson
Representative Stokes
South Carolina
William Crozier
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Hale
House
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Pacific Coast
Treasury
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Philippines
Cannon
Columbia
Lebanon Woman Receives Red Rose Ground Rent Gift
Mrs Catherine Hammond Mish of Lebanon, descendant of city founder George Steitz, received a red rose from the Tabor Reformed Church to mark ground rent for church property. The congregation also celebrated the church building's 110th anniversary and began a fund for a new edifice.
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Philadelphia Times
Lebanon
Catherine Hammond Mish
George Steitz
Tabor
Bremer
Kilpatrick to Stand Trial for Housekeeper’s Murder
Robert Kilpatrick faces trial in Philadelphia for the murder of Elizabeth Bearmore who left him over his drinking. He allegedly shot Bearmore at her daughter's home after Kilpatrick, drunk, visited February 14. One hundred witnesses summoned, defense vows insanity, trial could span a week.
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Philadelphia Times
Robert Kilpatrick
Elizabeth Bearmore
Kilpatrick
Matthew Craft
Central Avenue
Bearmore
Double Stroke of Luck for a Government Clerk
Washington reports a Philadelphia donor funded Miss Giffen, superintendent of the Library of Congress blind reading room, to attend a Brussels congress with expenses, plus a salary boost to 1,200 a year. The donor's identity remains unknown. the salary increase came via a congressional provision.
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Philadelphia
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Library of Congress
Berlin
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Tutnain
London
Congress
Tibrarion Putnam
Sternberg Retirement Triggers Army Medical Officer Race
Washington June 8 Brigadier General George M Sternberg surgeon general of the army retires after over forty years in the medical department He did not win promotion to major general despite Congressional action and cites lack of recognition for his service in the Spanish American War Cuba yellow fever control and Havana health efforts The succession likely goes to Colonel William H Forwood with three months of duty before reaching retirement age Candidates include Dr Robert M O Reilly Fighting Bob Evans Lt Col Valery Havard Lt Col John Van R Hoff and Major Reed
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Washington
George M. Sternberg
Army
Philippines
Cuba
Havana
Ifis
William H. Forwood
Robert M. O'Reilly
White House
Cleveland
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Bob” Evans
Crozier Nomination Seen Sure Despite Panel Doubt
President Roosevelt’s pick Captain William Crozier for chief of ordnance with brigadier general rank is expected to win Senate confirmation next Friday. The Military Affairs Committee had initially reported against him over potential personal interest in ordnance profits.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Roosevelt
William Ocrozier
Senate
Committee On Military Affairs
Womeon
Crozier
McComas Aids Roosevelt Vote Fight in Maryland Delegates Feud
Maryland political scene grows tense as Senator McComas negotiates patronage to secure sixteen delegates for Roosevelt. Republicans in First and Fifth districts likely controlled by Jackson and Mudd, with factions forming in city districts and the Second district. Internal battles threaten a solid Roosev elt slate despite McComas’s ambitions. Reform efforts face resistance as party structure debates primaries and district control amid legal strictures on petition nominations.
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Maryland
Senator McComas
McComas
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Mudd
Roosevelt
Mr. Jackson
Mr Mudd
Mr. Mudd
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Seld
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Carroll County
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Howard County
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Social Labor Parties
Rayner
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Prohibition Party
Crow Receives Parisian Scarfs in Mayoral Neckwear Contest
The Philadelphia Times notes a renewed push in the Crow Bunn neckwear race for mayor as Crow receives multiple Parisian scarfs sent by supporters. Crow tests how the new gifts influence voters while recalling earlier reports on Bunn's ascot and Crow’s efforts with a string tie.
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Mr. Crow
Tue Philapelphia Times
Mr. Bunn
Philadelphia Times
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