Taft defends Ballinger letter in Gravis dismissal
President Taft releases a letter to Senator Nelson explaining his September 13 communication to Secretary Ballinger. He asserts the letter exonerated Ballinger and ordered Louis R. Gravis dismissed from public service. The timing appears aimed at countering recent insinuations that he acted solely on Attorney General Oscar Lawler’s recommendations.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Senate
House
Taft
Knute Nelson
Ballinger
Louis R. Gravis
Public Service
Atty. Gen
Interior Department
Oscar Lawler
Comet Watch At Naval Observatory Amid Debate
Washington Halley’s comet nears Earth with heavy telescope coverage at the Naval Observatory. Scientists differ on possible meteor shower with Asaph Hall predicting potential meteorites while Edwin F. Naulty argues the tail is not gas or meteoric matter and disputes such a shower.
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Washington
Halley
Naval Observatory
United States
Asaph Hall
Edwin F. Naulty
New York
Hall
Rockefeller Charms Tarrytown Neighbors With Rides
John D. Rockefeller becomes the town favorite as he invites locals to automobile and carriage rides in Tarrytown New York. He wears a paper vest for protection against colds and asks guests to do the same. Many homes keep the vest souvenirs from these outings.
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John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
N. Y
Rockefeller
Keifer Heads Panama Treaty Open Canal Debate
General Keifer urges keeping the Panama Canal open under an international agreement and will discuss the matter with President Taft and Secretary Knox. He has studied U S Britain pacts and believes the United States cannot fortify the canal without violating the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
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Ashington
J. Warren Keifer
Panama Canal
Taft
Knox
Keifer
Gen. Keifer
United States
Great Britain
Dr Cook Plans Departure for Europe Residence
Reported statements from multiple sources indicate Arctic explorer Dr Frederick A Cook and Mrs Cook are preparing to depart for Europe where Cook is expected to establish his new home.
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Cook
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Belgian Aviator Kinet Breaks Aeroplane Record in France
Daniel Kinet, a Belgian aviator, set a new world record for sustained flight with passengers, staying aloft for 2 hours and 60 minutes in Mourméion, France. On April 8 he previously flew 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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Mourméion
France
Daniel Kinet
Kinet
Battleship Florida Launched at New York Yard
In a high profile ceremony Secretary Meyer Governor Hughes and many officials witnessed Miss Elizabeth L Fleming break a champagne bottle as the battleship Florida slid down the ways at the New York naval yard The shipyard launch marks the fourth United States dreadnaught and the vessel is 62 percent complete with total cost under six million dollars, about three million less than a private build.
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New York
Meyer
Hughes
Army
Elizabeth L. Fleming
Francis P. Fleming
Florida
United States
United States Navy
New York Naval Yard
Senate Votes On Dixon Rail Bill Amendment
The Senate approved a modified form of the Dixon long and short haul amendment by 57 to 10. The measure drew support from Insurgent Republicans and several Democrats including Bacon Clark Ark Clay Frazier Martin Owen Paynter Percy Purcell Shively Simmons Smith D C and Taylor. Opposing votes came from Bourne Bulkeley Frye Gallinger and Heyburn.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bacon
Clark
Ark
Clay
Frazier
Martin
Owen
Paynter
Percy
Purcell
Shively
Simmons
Smith
D. C
Taylor
Bourne
Bulkeley
Frye
Gallinger
Heyburn
Fear An Indian Massacre Near Taos Pueblo
Gen Brook orders Company H of the New Mexico guard to Taos Pueblo after Judge McFie warns a massacre is imminent following legal prosecutions. Renegades cut wires and raided homesteads north of Taos injuring a homesteader’s family and driving off cattle.
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Las Vegas
N. M
ER. A. Brook
New Mexico Guard
Santa Fe
Taos Pueblo
Here
Mills
John R. McFie
Taos
L. 8
Meyers
Prohibition Party Picks Illinois Slate at Decatur Meet
George B. Cole of Chicago was unanimously chosen as state treasurer candidate and Ella B. Stewart was nominated for trustee of the state university at the Decatur convention. Delegates adopted the national platform with new planks on gambling, woman suffrage, anti-passes by officials, single four year term for governor, and public utility control.
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Decatur
George B. Cole
Chicago
Legislative Voters’ League
Ella 8. Stewart
Oliver W. Stewart
State University
Columbus
Bandits Loot Mount Pleasant Post Office
Bandits masked and mounted robbed the Mount Pleasant post office safe, stealing about 3000 dollars in stamps and cash. Seven or eight robbers rode through the town and fired shots as they fled, terrifying Mount Pleasant in a rural Michigan setting.
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Saginaw
Mich
Mount Pleasant
Girl Indicted for Murder in Massillon Case
May 14 Katie Manz aged sixteen was indicted by the county grand jury on first degree murder charges for the death of her sister Elizabeth nineteen at their Massillon home a few weeks ago.
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Canton
Katie Manz
Elizabeth
Massillon
Link Refuses Testimony in Contempt Case Starts Next Monday
In Springfield Illinois Representative Michael M Link refuses to answer grand jury questions after immunity is granted. He is arrested for criminal contempt and released on 500 bond to be sentenced Monday. Rep George W Welborn testified before the Sangamon county grand jury. Browne to be tried Monday in Chicago for bribery of legislators involving votes for Lorimer. several Representatives named as alleged bribe recipients will testify.
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Browne
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
Sangamon County
Grand Jury
Michael
Link
Mitchell
Werner
Robert
Shirley
Burke
General Assembly
United States
Fred Rentschler
Self
Welborn
George W. Welborn
Woodlawn
Jefferson County
Court House
Wayman
Lee O'Neil Browne
House’ of Representatives
Lorimer
Representatives
White
Beckemeyer
Fire claims five in Faribault home blaze
May 14 in Faribault Minnesota a blaze destroyed the Sperry residence killing Bert Sperry his three children and their grandmother. Mia Sperry and two children escaped with injuries or narrow escapes reported.
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Blaze
Faribault
Minn
Bert Sperry
Wer
Mia
Sperry
Steamer City of Saltillo Sinks. Thirteen Drown
In Glen Park near St Louis Missouri the Mississippi packet City of Saltillo struck a rock and foundered. Thirteen people drown while 27 passengers and 30 crew were aboard. The sinking occurred with heavy livestock cargo and driftwood in the river during a spring rise.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Saltillo
Glen Park
Harry Crane
Heinze Found Not Guilty In Copper Conspiracy Case
Fritz Augustus Heinze walked from the United States circuit court a free man after a jury cleared him of over certifying $600000 in checks for his brother’s brokerage firm and of conspiring to misuse funds to exploit copper. The verdict ends a high profile bank and copper industry case.
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New York
Fritz Augustus ‘Heinze
United States Circuit Court
Mercantile National Bank
United States
Rome professor claims Pellagra bacillus found in water
Professor Alessan Wrini of the University of Rome reports he has discovered the bacillus of pellagra. He says he found it in water instead of in moldy corn as has been contended.
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Rome
Alessan Wrini
University of Rome
Cuba seeks permit to raise Maine wreck in Atlantic
Washington May 14 The state department begins negotiations with the Cuban government for permission to raise the wreck of the battleship Maine.
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U. 8
Cuba
Washington
State Deriment
Maine
Trade dullness and varied outlook across markets
Bradstreet notes quiet overall trade with unfavorable weather and uncertain prices dampening demand. Western retail activity is fair to quiet with fill-in orders. southern trade margins are fair to good seasonally, while wholesale trade disappoints. Iron and steelsee reduced furnace output, reserve stocks shrink, and wages push costs up. Corn exports rise modestly. dry goods demand remains cautious with fall lines anticipated.
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New York
Bradstreet
West
Mississippi Valley
Allied
Bush
R. G. Dun & Co
Live Stock Market Prices From Cincinnati May 14
The report lists cattle prices for shippers at 6.60 to 7.60, butcher steers 7.10 to 7.25, good to choice 6.25 to 7, heifers 7, cows 6.15 to 6.25, bulls 5.36 to 6.10, calves up to 8.75, hogs at 9.70 to 9.76 for good to choice, sows 7.00 to 7.60, and sheep at 5.85 to 10.90 with related categories and grades.
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Louisville
Offeridge
Riley
Cincinnati
Northwestern
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied User
A Black Duck Minnesota resident praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for “Retroflexion” and a tonic for female health. The testimonial urges women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and to try the product before considering surgical options.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
S. Vegetable Compound
Black Duck
Minn
E. Pinkham
Anna Anderson
Mina
United States
Lydia
Divided Family Reflected In A Child’s Church Question
A physician’s six year old daughter chats with a waiting patient in the reception room. Asked about religion she answers with childlike clarity that her mother is Presbyterian while her father is a stomach specialist.
The House Cleaning Joke and Product Adage
The piece contrasts jokes about housecleaning with its necessity for women and notes thorough work. It describes Task soap made from cocoa nut oil borax naphtha and tallow used on woodwork floors curtains rugs laces china and glass to cut cleaning time in half.
Value of steel car proven in Hudson tunnel crash
The steel passenger car proved its worth in a New York Hudson tunnel collision, preventing arch telescoping and limiting injuries to passengers caused by the shock of the impact.
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Hudson Tunnel
New York City
Out of the Race for Aviators Congress Title
Washington and Baltimore withdraw from the Biinfogen race amid city scrapping over hosting the National or International Congress of Aviators.
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Washington
Baltimore
Tiara Request and Witty Exchange Sparks Lively Banter
A humorous cartoon caption depicts a man asking for tiaras for his wife and a shopkeeper negotiating price by a boastful line about his spouse. In a separate gag a beauty culturist quips that women should exercise suffrage, claiming her method will increase it two inches.
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Beauty Culturist
Puck
Not Quite Qualified
A brief dialogue fragment shows a policeman asking about dog care, and a nurse girl replying she is too young and inexperienced, stating she only looks after children as she declines the duty.
Right elements in regular food for a strong body
An editorial urges clear headedness and a strong body depend on proper diet and regular meals. It asserts balanced nourishment is essential for health and vigor, warning against poor eating habits and unhealthy flavors.
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Fleming
Dixon
Taos Pueblo, N. M
George E Cole
Robot
Pleasant, Mich
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