Taft Pleases Alaska Delegation With Remembered Name
Theodore Roosevelt and Taft are praised for memory of faces as President Taft greets Alaska’s Anna Vanderbilt in Washington. Taft recalls a Juneau connection, compliments a “sweet little blossom from the frozen north,” amid a crowded Alaska building reception. The national tour features cheering crowds, a Philippine Constabulary band, and Taft’s signature smile.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Taft
Anna Vanderbilt
Alaska
Mary Hart
Ruy
Hart
Vanderbilt
Juneau
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mr. Taft
Seattle
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Capitol
A.Y.P
Heney Faces Independent Bid in San Francisco DA Race
The article recounts Daniel A. Heney's evolving stance in the San Francisco district attorney contest. It notes his withdrawal from a party slate, consideration of an independent run, and the legal shifting under the new primary law, with ties to Abe Ruef and local graft cases.
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Correto
Union
C. M. Fickert
United Railroads Company
Heney
Supreme Court of
San Francisco
Alaska
Chicago 15 Beating Philadelphia Again
The Chicago Americans led the Athletics 6 to 1 by the seventh inning as play opened today in Philadelphia, with the winded city team aiming to dent Philadelphia’s pennant hopes and threaten a strong finish on the field.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Chicago Americans
Athletics
Windy City
Friday Schedule of Events at Washington Hotel
The day's program includes a 9:20 a.m. drive from the Washington hotel to Cherry and Pike then to the exposition grounds. A 12:30 p.m. luncheon on the veranda, 3:20 p.m. departure from Colman dock to Tacoma, with a 4:00 p.m. sail from Colman dock and a 3:30 p.m. arrival in Tacoma. An earlier livestock parade at 9:45 a.m. and a 12:50 p.m. golf outing at the Country club are planned.
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Washington
Flrntay
Cherry
Pike
Exposition Grounds
Country Club
Hoks
Colman Dock
Tacoma
Taft Day Badges Sell High as Short Supply
Official Seattle reception committee badges for Taft Day draw huge demand. Only 50 issued, with actual requests totaling about 26 000. A member rejected a 200 dollar offer. Badges are gold with white enamel, two crossed flags and exposition seal, sold at 5 50 each.
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Seattle
Taft Day Routine Noted In Early Morning Entries
A Washington hotel awakening via telephone sets Taft Day in motion. The record outlines Taft era rituals from dawn baths and shaving to reading papers, breakfast of porterhouse and toast, and a ceremonial exposition at 9:26.
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Washington
T:st
President Taft Breakfast Follows Simple Meal After Slipping Incident
The article notes a valet slip delaying Taft's breakfast by about 20 minutes. Taft walked briskly to his waiting automobile with no incident observed. His breakfast at the hotel was a simple meal of porterhouse steak, toast, cantaloupe, and coffee, prepared by a special hotel cook. No callers were admitted to his room as he reviewed telegrams and letters.
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Taft
Tiny
Taft Smiles Amid Exposition Parade
President Taft and Secretary Ballinger shared a moment as a marching band struck up There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight during the exposition procession. The president’s cheerful smile reflected the festive mood of the crowd and sicher noted by onlookers.
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Taft
Exposition Grounds
Old Town
Will
Ballinger
Mr. Ballinger
Boy Crushed as Taft Appears at All Nations Parade
Johnny Vaughn aged ?, of Wichita Kansas, suffered a fractured right leg when a crowd surge at the All Nations parade crushed him just above the ankle as President Taft appeared. His parents Mr and Mrs Whiles Vaughn rushed him by taxicab to medical aid.
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Johnny Vaughn
United States
Johnny
Whiles Vaughn
Wichita
Kansas
Vaughn
Mr. Taft
Fair attendance trails expectations for final crowd
By noon more than 60 000 entered fair grounds and officials predict at least 70 000 by gate closure. The crowd size falls short of early estimates despite a steady turnout.
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Fair Grounds
Taft Tours Exposition Amid Cheerful Welcome and Alaska Exhibit
President Taft toured the exposition with a large crowd shouting praise as he visited the Government, Alaska, Forestry, and Philippine buildings. Taft joked with aides, watched a pan of gold, and repeated he enjoyed the Alaskan display while police kept order during the enthusiastic reception.
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Alaska
Taft’s Private Cars Mayflower and Haslemere
The Taft party travels 13 000 miles in two tabloid style private cars the Mayflower and Haslemere. The Mayflower seats eight guests and Haslemere seats fifteen including newspaper men and secretaries. The cars include kitchens dining outfits and ample lockers for long journeys. Dr. Richardson acts as throat specialist and health attendant to the president.
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Cara Mayflower
Haslemere
Taft
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North Pole
Esquimo
Mr. Collins
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John Barrett
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