Washington Gossip on Longworth Roosevelt Wedding and Chinese Admiration
Washington buzzed over the Longworth Roosevelt wedding as Mrs Longworth, formerly Miss Roosevelt, handled the event with ease. Chinese minister Sir Chenglung Liang Cheng and brigadier general K S Yao marveled at the Thirteenth Regiment's soldiers and mounts, noting the quick uniform change and their exemplary drill in a festive display.
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Cho Ging
Sir Chenglung Liang Cheng
K. S. Yao
Roosevelt Longworth Wedding Held In Informal White House Style
The marriage of Miss Roosevelt to Mr. Longworth drew worldwide attention yet unfolded with simple White House hospitality. Guests included foreign dignitaries while the couple and their guests shared a jolly breakfast, songs, and a villagelike sendoff with rice and old shoes. A country serenade ended with a brief police meeting and a bungled band performance.
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Miss Roosevelt
Mr. Longworth
White House
Mrs. Longworth
Longworth
Harvard
Ethel
Kermit
Archie
Quentin
Chinese at the Capital Watchful in Washington
Reports describe a visit by Imperial Chinese commissioners to Washington as they witnessed a notable exhibition of horseback riding by men of the Thirteenth Cavalry at Fort Meyer. The display impressed observers with its skilled maneuvers and discipline.
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Hen
Imperial Chinese Commission
Washington
Thirteenth Cavalry
Ort Meyer
Fifty Years of Service Honored at Capitol Ceremony
At the capitol a half century of service was celebrated for John Chancey a house employee since 1856. Representative Sherman led a tribute and presented Chancey with 2000 in cash to mark his fifty years on the floor, a gesture that left the veteran overwhelmed and grateful. Chancey was appointed by Nathaniel P Banks, later Civil War general and Speaker.
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Capitol
John Chancey
House
Wien von Sherman
New York
Chancey
House of Representatives
Mr. Sherman
Nathaniel P. Banks
Massachusetts
Bryanites claim on railroad rate law stirs political maneuvering
The Washington Star notes Democrats claim the railroad rate issue is Democrat in origin while populists faded. It argues Bryan’s populist ties affect the debate, warns Republicans not to vilify Bryan as a political tool, and urges a sound statute to avoid eroding public trust.
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Congress
Washington Star
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
White House
Proctor Names Cause Confusion On Senate Roll
A Navy medical officer misnames Secretary Proctor and Senator Proctor causing a humorous mix up. The officer sought a promotion favor with Secretary Proctor while the captain meant Senator Lodge. The tale ends with the joke on identity and mistaken authority.
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Senate
Vermont
Lodge
Washington
Proctor
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Lodge
Senator Proctor
Southern shift favors protective tariffs amid industrial growth
The Denver Republican notes a rising southern tilt toward tariff protection driven by industrial expansion in cotton, iron, and steel. It attributes Roosevelts popularity and Republican advocacy for protection as factors softening southern views on party allegiance while highlighting a growing manufacturing class in the region.
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New
South
Diplomatic Pause Eases US Germany Tariff Standoff
The Troy Times reports no tariff war ahead between the United States and Germany after Washington talks among Secretary Root Secretary Shaw and Baron Speck von Sternberg. Both sides seek conciliation while upholding equal tariff treatment and avoiding discriminatory imports.
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Germany
United States
Washington
State Root
the Treasury
Shaw
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Troy Times
Bryan Tour Highlights Earthquake Metaphor and Tariff Debate
The Kansas City World notes J W Bryan cites Japan as an earthquake in his world tour and likens tariffs to a tax paid by the other fellow to access American markets. The Troy Times reference appears in the discussion of trade and global events.
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J. Bryan
Japan
Kansas City World
Great Britain
New York Evening Post
Troy Times
Folk’s Free Trade Attack Shocks Democratic Banquet Crowd
Missouri readers hear Gov Folk blast protection as criminal and robber barons. He calls protection a grafting tool and urges absolute free trade, arguing it would drain wages, close factories, and plunge Missouri back into the 1890s downturn.
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Kansas
Folk
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ohio
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Missouri
Free Trade Democratic Party
Criticism and Comment From Early 20th Century Press Debates
A compilation of editorials and opinions from multiple papers criticizing political figures and parties. Mentions Roosevelt Taft Castro Bryan and Patterson with observations on presidential weight, party strategies, and trade ideals. Highlights include warnings about Roosevelt's future and debates over party branding and policy outcomes.
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York
Hearst
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Washington Star
Missouri
Democratic
Republican Party
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Castro
United States
Democratic Party
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Bryan
Washington Post
Ohio Senate Passes Petition Amendment and Education Bills
The Ohio Senate advanced several measures including a constitutional amendment to allow direct voter initiative on laws with a 60 day post passage waiting period. It also debated the Rathbone case and moved on school and salary bill amendments while discussing two cent fare law implementation for railroads statewide.
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Columbus
Committee On Temperance of
Senate
Wertz
Committee On Prisons and
Isaac Huffman
Butler County
House
Yost
Jamestown
Representative Yost
Howe
Cleveland
General Assembly
Congress
E. G. Rathbone
Cuba
United States Provisional Government
Postal Department
Rathbone
Boards of Education
A New Salary Plan Proposed by Senator Williams
Senator Williams will offer a resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution. If adopted it would bar extending any term for elected or appointed officials and stop compensation when an office is abolished. It also calls for fixed salaries for all county officers with no fees perquisites or other US authorized profits.
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Columbus
Williams
General Assembly
United States
New School Board Bill Shews Statewide Authority Raise
Senator Meek introduced a bill giving city school examiners boards power to grant special certificates in any subject. The board of education must consent. The measure applies only to the districts of the five large election divisions of the state.
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Columbus
Meek
Board of Education
Tragedy After Jail Visit Ends in Fatal Train Collision
In Stounbenville Ohio PW lausherty aged 1 was killed minutes after leaving the county jail where he prayed with inmates. He was struck by a Pinedlandle passed freight train at a grade crossing. The incident occurred shortly after his release.
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Stounbenville
O. Muareh
PW. Lausherty
Lineman Electrocuted in Lancaster at Work
Thomas Mock, an employee of the Lancaster Tile Co, was electrocuted while on a telephone pole in Lancaster Ohio. He touched a live wire and received 1,100 volts, dying as a result of the accident on March 12.
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Lancaster, O
Thomas Mock
Aggyl M1
Lamcaster Tile Co
Davis Murder Sparks Dayton Riot After Springfield Shooting
Preston Ladd, sweat by Prosecuting Attorney McGrew, testified about the Springfield shooting that killed Mark Davis and sparked last week’s riot. Ladd described being with Dean when the fatal shot was fired and witnessing Davis fall, with details of pursuing a witness and the lantern falling beside the victim.
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Dayton
Preston Ladd
Mark Davis
Springfield
Davis
Ladd
McGrew
Dean
Bellefontaine
Toledo Theaters Raid Amid Sunday Law Arrests
In Toledo on March 12 an Arcad e Burt s and Empire stage group of 53 people including Kid Herman Abe Pollock Frank Burt and Charlotte Townsend were arrested after Sunday performances for violating the Sunday law. They pleaded guilty before City Court Judge Lott and posted $50 bonds awaiting hearing. An estimated 4000 spectators lined the streets. shows resumed at night.
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Toledo
Arcade
Burt's
Empire
Lott
Law and Order League of the Toledo Pastors’ Union
Kid Herman
Abe Pollock
Frank Burt
Burt Stair
Charlotte Townsend
Dr Oliver C Haugh Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Payton Ohio March 10. The jury found Dr Oliver C Haugh guilty of first degree murder for killing his father mother and brother and burning their home to conceal the crime. Defense argued lack of evidence and ignored insanity plea. Judge Brown criticized counsel for not presenting mental competency during deliberations. An appeal is anticipated.
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Payton
Oliver C Haugh
Brown
Haugh
Uncertainty of Lift as Funeral Attendee Collapses
At Shelby Ohio March 10 John Chat plon attended Leonard Irwin’s funeral services. Reverend Bloaser spoke on life brevity and uncertainty. During the service the crowd was alarmed when Champion suddenly collapsed and died on the floor.
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Lift Shelby, O
John Chat Plon
Leonard Irwin
Bloaser
Champion
Dayton Man Sentenced to Execution for Murder
Dayton March 12 William Hammet convicted of murdering Cillpo Totulane sentenced by Judge Hyown to be electrocuted. Totulane was killed by a razor in a Carat haa incident.
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Dayton
Willinm Hammet
Cillpo Totulane
Judeo Hyown
Haniel Cut Totaslane
Carathaa
Snow Threat Delays Traffic Across Youngstown Route
A late Sunday snow storm snarled traffic between Pittsburg and Ashtabula, affecting Cleveland Youngstown and Ashtabula routes. Street cars ran slowly as accumulation grew, blocking several streets and prompting delays into Monday night.
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Youngstown
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ashtabula
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