Roosevelt Rejects Taft Religion Talk as Private Issue
President Roosevelt says Secretary Taft’s religious faith is purely a private concern and should not influence politics. He notes he delayed publishing a letter to avoid election agitation and argues religious belief must not be compelled to public view. He cites religious liberty and private conscience as core.
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Labor Legislation Dinner Sparks Debate On Religion
President Roosevelt invites labor leaders and officials to a White House dinner on November 17 to discuss labor legislation. The invitation excludes AFL leaders Gompers Morrison OConnell and Lennon, prompting debate over religious belief and civil liberty in political life. The speaker argues against religious discrimination in voting and office, citing Unitarian and Catholic issues and defending tolerance across faiths.
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American Federation of Labor
Lamphere on Trial for Gunness Crimes in La Porte
Ray Lamphere was brought from the county jail to the La Porte court to face first degree murder charges in the deaths of Mrs Bella Gunness and her three children. The crowded courtroom noted the prisoner appeared cheerful and engaged as jurors from the regular panel and a special venire filled the box.
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Presidential faiths and inclusion hinted in speech
In remarks about American inclusivity the speaker notes he would welcome presidents from Protestant, Catholic, and potentially Jewish backgrounds. He says he has always acted to serve fellow Americans of Catholic faith and hopes future leaders will do likewise.
King Edward 67 Years Old Receives Roosevelt Congratulation
President Roosevelt opened his day with a formal message of congratulation to Edward VII on the British king's 67th birthday anniversary. In Rome the pope marked his 50 years as a priest with a college audience and received $4,000 in gold.
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Roosevelt Leads Five Mile Hike Through Rock Creek Park
President Roosevelt led a 60-member party through Rock Creek park in a five mile trek over hills rough roads and barbed wire fences. The group included army officials and Army War College students. The president remained in high spirits despite fatigue as dusk fell with generals Bell and Duvall among the attendees.
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Officers Parade at College After Bell Lecture
Murray and Wortherspoon of the general staff of the army and Secretary Garfield and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon joined General Bell in a walk. The event followed the president's attendance at General Bell's talk on officers maintaining physical fitness at the college.
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Nat C Goodwin Marries Edna Goodrich Again in Boston
Nat C Goodwin the comedian wed Edna Goodrich for the fourth time in a Boston ceremony at his mother's home the day before. The officiant was unnamed at the time with a cler gyman friend of his father cited by Goodwin. Goodwin, born 1857 in Boston, has a history of multiple marriages and a recent divorce from Maxine Elliott.
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Nellie R. Pease
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Six Burn to Death in Deadwood House
Deadwood South Dakota in broad daylight six sleeping inmates of a resort were burned to a crisp. Twelve others were perhaps fatally injured as flames swept the building. Citizens were unable to check the fire.
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Bar appoints panel to probe Judge Milo Root
Seattle reports J B Bridges, head of the Washington State Bar Association, named a committee to investigate Judge Milo Root of the state supreme court amid rumors linking Judge M J Gordon’s $70,000 shortage and alleged Great Northern bribery. The panel includes John H. Powell, Harold Preston, Judge Stiles, R G Hudson, and H M Stephens.
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Nuzum & Nuzum
Louis Hill
John H. Powell
Harold Preston
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Tacoma
R. G. Hudson
H. M. Stephens
London Lord Mayor’s Show Highlights Parker Pageant
London on November 9 featured a more dignified lord mayor’s show to mark Sir George Truscott succeeding Sir John Charles Bell. The day’s main event was a historical pageant organized by American dramatist Louis N. Parker, adding significance to the ceremony.
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A F O L Meeting Opened in Denver Address of Welcome
The annual American Federation of Labor convention opened in Denver with President Gompers presiding. The first session featured welcome addresses and responses as delegates gathered for the meeting.
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Anti-Saloon Rule Impacts Harriman System Workers
Portland on November 9 reports Ralph Blais dell, auditor for the Harriman system, notes a rule banning bars or quitting the road affects about 500 employees. The item outlines the pressure on personnel as prohibition measures expand.
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Postmaster Morgan of New York Is Shot Down
H. Clay Pierce surrenders to Texas sheriff amid perjury indictment linked to Waters-Pierce Oil case. Trial set for the 22d. bond arrangements under way as Pierce expresses confidence in exoneration. Widespread railroad department order bars all employees from visiting saloons or liquor houses, affecting about 500 workers. Earlier, Blaisdell dismissed women clerks and stenographers, replacing them with men for alleged efficiency reasons.
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Sardou Dies at Paris. France’s Greatest Dramatist
Paris reports the death of Victorien Sardou at 75 after a long illness from pulmonary congestion. The dean of French dramatists and French Academy member, he rose from early failures to fame with plays like Scrap of Paper, shaping stage taste with swift scene turns and compact copy.
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Postmaster Shot by Escaped Insane Patient in New York
Postmaster Edward Morgan was shot in the stomach at Broadway and One Hundred Forty sixth Street while en route to his office. The assailant, Eric H. B. Mackay, a stenographer, then shot himself and died. Mackay had previously escaped from a Boston asylum and was said to be insane.
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Rock Island Title & Abstract Company Formed in Rock Island
The secretary of state issued a license to incorporate today for the Rock Island Title and Abstract company of Rock Island with capital stock of 10 000. Incorporators are E D Sweeney Charles L Walker and W J Sweeney.
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Tobacco stock slump after court ruling shocks curb market
New York November 9 American Tobacco stock plunged 27 points on the curb market today after the United States circuit court issued an adverse decision Saturday. The market reaction was swift and sharp, reflecting investor concern over the ruling's implications for the industry.
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Roads say they must fail with two cent fares
Representatives of 18 leading Missouri railroads presented evidence before Federal Judge McPherson arguing the 2-cent passenger rate and maximum freight lags make operation unprofitable. Missouri is the defendant with Herbert S. Hadley, the newly elected governor, representing the state.
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Failure of Boston stock exchange firm Burnham Bennett & Co
Boston Nov 9 The assignment of Burnham Bennett and Co members of the Boston stock exchange was announced today indicating financial difficulties for the firm and its clients.
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