Rockefeller abandons charter bid as foundation tale fades
Washington dispatch says John D. Rockefeller dropped plans for a national charter for a proposed foundation, his aide claiming no basis for the claim while noting the “Economic and General Foundation” charter bid seeks funds for charity. Also reported: ratifications of the 1909 U S Great Britain waterways treaty. consolidation of rural mails into a new division. the death of Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn. and progress toward arbitration under the Erdman act between railroads and unions with mediation by Knapp and Neill.
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Washington
John D. Rockefeller
Starr J. Murphy
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Murphy
Economic and General Foundation
New York
House Judiciary Committee
Craig
Dem
Alabama
Department of Justce
United States
Great Britain
State Department
United States Senate
Star Route
Post Office Department
Philip Hichborn
Chicago
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neill
Bureau of Labor
Messrs
Regular river trips begin as cargo steamer sets schedule
Milestones include Ballinger clashing with Director Newell risking upheaval in the engineer corps while a $111,849,211 sundry civil bill moves through the house. Wheat futures rise in Chicago on Miller reports as justice targets bucketshops and Peary accepts a Royal Geographical Society lecture invite.
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Missouri River
Ballinger
Newell
Engineer Corps
Chicago
Department of Justice
Washington
Robert E. Peary
Royal Geographical Society of
Antwerp
Prince of Wales
Taft
Pittsburg
The
Americas Club
National Farm Homes Association
St. Louis
Nebraska
Hongkong Harbor
Beveridge
Hearst Berbohm and Kahn Voice Independent Party Stance
W R Hearst Max Berbohm and Florence Kahn oppose surrendering party independence to Democrats or Republicans. The remarks stress preserving individuality amid political alliances and public debate heats up across entertainment, law and foreign affairs circles.
Notable World and U.S. Figures in Late 19th Century Briefs
A mix of political and public interests notes: the late king of England revered in Europe. Roosevelt welcomed by the king and queen in Christiania. Gompers urges nonpartisan farmer unity. Secretary Ballinger and Wilson comment on resignations and policy. Also mentions Omaha Indian Turning Hawk recalling a seventy five year comet sighting and Carnegie hero fund medals.
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Congress
England
Europe
Roosevelt
Christiania
Gompers
Hawk
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Ihe
Wilson
Burkett
Nebraska
Ballinger
Hinshaw
Warrison
New York Customs House
Samuel Gompers
Union of
Farmers and Organized Labor
Edward VII and His Long, Varied Reign
Edward VII king of the United Kingdom and emperor of India was born in Buckingham Palace in 1841. He held many titles, reigned during a period of public service and culture, faced health crises, and cultivated art, science, and charitable work while navigating politics with tact and broad public appeal.
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Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Buckingham Palace
London
Queen Victoria
Prince
Albert
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Tenth Hussars
Rifle Brigade
Edward
Paris
Royal College of Music
Imperial Institute
Gladstone
Bright
Liberal Party
The Late King Edward VII and His Legacy
A compact chronicle of Edward VII as heir and monarch, noting his education in Britain and Europe, travels to the United States and the Holy Land, his 1901 accession after Queen Victoria, and his diplomatic influence. It records his marriage to Alexandra and lists his children, including Prince Albert and George, with brief notes on their fates.
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Prince
Kingsley
Baron Stockmar
Charles
University of Edinburgh
Oxford
Cambridge
United States
Canada
Curragh Camp
Ireland
Jerusalem
Dean Stanley
Westminster
Edward
House of Lords
Alexandra Caroline ‘Mary Charlotte Louise Julia
Christian IX
Denmark
Great Britain
Indian Empire
Victoria
Aulet
Europe
Germany
William
Alexandra
Oyix
Prince Albert
Duke ‘of Clarence
George
Frederick Ernest’ Albert
Louisa’ Victoria
the Duke of Fife
Victoria Alexandra
Princess Maude Charlotte
Prince ‘Charles of Denmark
Prince’ Alexander John
George V Proclaimed King Amid Illustrious Ceremony
George V was proclaimed king across the empire with ceremonial splendor in London and Dublin. Premier Asquith and Reginald McKenna arrived in the capital as cabinet members rush to Glasgow. The king urged theaters to reopen and urged no undue mourning during Whitsuntide while resolving the Lords veto issue.
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London
George V
Empire
Dublin
Lord Aberdeen
Lordieutenant
Ireland
Lady Aberdeen
Edward VII
Asquith
Reginald McKenna
Admiralty
Haakon
Queen Maud
Norway
King George
Queen Mary
Olaf
Buckingham Palace
George
House of Lords
Taft urges Congress to avoid sugar fraud inquiry
President Taft sent a special message to the House explaining that a congressional investigation of sugar frauds in the customs service is inexpedient. He argues it would embarrass the executive branch during ongoing probes of appraisers and other customs officers.
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Independent
W. R. Hearst
Max Berbohm
Florence Kahn
Memphis
Tenn
London
Department of Justice
King’s Bench
Frank Matusio
St. Louis
New York Central
Boston
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Omaha
Falls City
Richardson County
Neb
Nemaha River
Havana Harbor
National Cemetery
Arlington
Minneapolis
National Conservation Congress
J. B. White
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Louisville
Bjornstjeren Bjornson
Paris
Christinia
Senate
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
John Quincy Adame Ward
America
Nicaragua
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chicago Freight Handlers’ Union
B. P. Waggener
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Atchison, Kan
William H. Barret
Locust Valley
N. Y
Des Moines
Joseph F. O'Connell
Massachusetts
Albert Estopinal
Louisiana
Bryan
Hale
Washington
Taft
House of Representatives
Executive Department
Customs Service
King Edward's Physician Warns of Health Risks
Vienna report quotes Dr Ott, royal physician at Marienbad, saying the king's age and habits heighten danger from bronchial catarrh. He notes the king's constitution is generally healthy, but commends better self care to avoid illness.
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Vienna
Ott
Edward
Marienbad
Taft Appeals Red Cross Aid for Costa Rica Earthquake Sufferers
President Taft as head of the American National Red Cross makes a strong appeal for contributions to aid earthquake victims in Costa Rica.
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Washington
Taft
American National Red Cross Society
Costa Rica
Naval Appropriation Bill Advances to Senate
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill carrying 130,770,934 dollars, up from 127,829,603 dollars when it passed the house. The measure heads to the senate for consideration.
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Washington
Senate
House
Booth disaffiliates from Salvation Army in Detroit
Herbert Booth, youngest son of General William Booth, announced to Detroit pastors on Sunday that he is no longer connected with the Salvation Army. He refused to discuss the reasons.
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Salvation Army
Detroit
Herbert Booth
William Booth
Emperor William to Attend King Edward’s Funeral
Berlin reports Emperor William will attend the funeral of King Edward in London. He will reside at Buckingham Palace during the visit, invited by King George.
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Emperor
Berlin
William
King Edward
London
Buckingham Palace
King George
Retired Washington Rear Admiral Adolph Marix Highlighted
On the retired list for Washington is Rear Admiral Adolph Marix who commanded the miniature converted yacht Scorpion during the 1898 Cuban blockade and earned advancement for excellent service. After the Spanish American War he led the Manila naval station and since 1907 served as president of the Lighthouse Board, with retirement not causing further promotions.
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Washington
Adolph Marix
Lttle
Cuban
Philippines
Manila
Lighthouse Board
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts
A historical advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It features testimonials from Mrs. W. H. Bourager of Jefferson Iowa and Mrs. C W Down of Glenwood Iowa praising health improvements and endorsing free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Gan
Jos E. Pinkham
W. H. Bourager
Jefferson
Iowa
Glenwood
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cole Pete
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Emerald Isle
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Jefferson, Iowa
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Olmsted
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W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
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Dourlan
Douglan
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