Roosevelt letter defends Crum appointment in Charleston
President Roosevelt replies to a South Carolina critic over Dr. Crum as collector of the port of Charleston. He stresses color not to bar qualified men, notes colored appointees in several states, and argues for judging individuals on merit rather than race while opposing any wholesale Negro domination.
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Crum
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Mississippi
Alabama
District of Columbia
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
New York
South
Theodore Roosevelt
Booker T Washington Explains His Conference with President
Birmingham November 27 Booker T Washington issues a letter to the Age Herald defending his talks with the president amid questions raised by several Western and Southern papers linking his name to political pursuits. He asserts no plan to enter partisan contests and emphasizes his role in uplifting Black education.
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Birmingham
Ala
Age- Herald
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington on education and race progress
Booker T. Washington states his life work is educating his race and urges focus on homes thrift economy skill and moral character to gain respect from neighbors. He explains he advises not political action but may provide information to promote friendly racial relations when asked. He argues education and industry are central to uplifting blacks and cautions political shortcuts.
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United States
Booker T. Washington
Steamer Macy Sinks After Leaking in Lake Erie
In a furious southwest gale on Lake Erie, the steamer Sylvanus J. Macy sank off Port Burwell Ontario, likely taking her eighteen crew to the bottom. The barge Mabel Wilson, towed by the Macy, escaped and reached Amherstburg this afternoon. Names on file include Captain M. W. Gotham and mates F. Gregory, with engineers George Webb and John Nugent among others. The Macy, owned by P. J. Ralph & Co. of Detroit, was insured for 16,500 dollars and built as an older wooden vessel of 562 tons, registered in 1881.
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Lake Erie
Sylvanus J. Macy
Port Burwell
Ont
Mabel Wilson
Macy
Amherstburg
M. W. Gotham
Richland City
Wis
Gotham
F. Gregory
George Webb
John Nugent
Algoma
P. J. Ralph & Co
Wreck on Northbound Train Near Prescott Arkansas
Northbound passenger train No 4 on the St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad derailed near Prescott Arkansas at 1035 this morning. Engineer Asbury B Archibald was killed. fireman George Hayes saved his life by jumping. The mail and baggage car overturned. a mail clerk was slightly injured. The smoker car was thrown across the track. no passengers were hurt.
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Ark
Texarkana
St. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad
Here
Asbury B. Archibald
George Hayes
Archibald
Starved Indians in Alaska Case Sparks U S Inquest
United States Commissioners Folsom Marshall Hepburn and Lions returned to Juneau from Hoonah where they held inquests into the starved Indians. Tribesmen allegedly bewitched the men and imposed brutal ordeals. Four men were charged with murder as investigators arrested the tribe.
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Tacoma
Wash
United States
Folsom
Marshal
Hepburn
Lions
Juneau
Hoonah
La Soufriere Outbreak Destroys Rabacca Sunworks
Yesterdays eruption at La Soufriere occurred at the Rabacca head where deposits had blocked the river since May. A freezing torrent then flowed from the volcano base sweeping Rabacca and destroying sunworks. Sand fell on Georgetown and other areas.
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Kinston
St. Vincent
Rabacca
la Soufriere
Georgetown
Strikes Loom If Talks Fail In Havana Cigar Industry
In Havana on November 27 efforts continue to settle a dispute between cigar makers and their employers. A rumored general strike could be declared if talks fail, though not all unions are expected to join the movement.
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Havana
James H. Gormley Acquitted of Tax Conspiracy
Chicago reports James H. Gormley president of the Masonic Temple Association was acquitted by the jury at 2 this morning after a trial on conspiracy to defraud the county of taxes on the Masonic Temple property.
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Chicago
James H. Gormley
Masonic Fraternity Temple Association
Masonic Temple
Wreck on J M I L Saffron Siding Kills Engineer Frazier
A night wreck on the J M I L rail line at Saffron siding two miles south of the Belt Railroad killed engineer George H Frazier and injured fireman Louis Grant and several others. The crash followed an open switch caused by brakeman Louis Angel neglecting instructions. Passengers and crew were attended by doctors John H Oliver and David Ross.
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Belt Railroad
George H. Fraaler
Louis Grant
Louisville
Louis Angel
Indianapolis
John H. Oliver
David Ross
George Frazier
John F. Clayton
Patrick McLaughly
McLaughlin
Clayton
Wright Street
Charles Horney
Jennie Kinneber
Columbus
Ind
Peter Keesler
Seymour
Evca
John Long
Jeffersonville
Long
Angel
Edgar Phillips
Greenwood
Panhandle
Here
Madison
Raymond Street
Keach quits Taggart machine in revolt against Bell bid
Democratic rift wide as Keach allies plan anti machine drive to block Bell’s mayoral bid. Friends say Keach may stand if Taggart blocks reform, with Moore and other insiders weighing possible runs amid fierce infighting and antis momentum.
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Joseph E. Bell
James L. Keach
Taggart Machine
Keach
Taggart
Bell
Polster
John Christian
E. M. Johnson
Moore
Charles Maguire
W. F. Moore
Aggressive Constabulary Campaign Slays Ladrones in Leyte
In the Philippines, Inspector Crockett leads a constabulary force against Ladrones near Ormoc on Leyte and Biliran. Six engagements yield thirty nine Ladrones killed, while another detachment led by Corporal Mon tague defeats a Biliran group, killing thirteen and capturing thirty six. The constabulary reports no casualties.
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Navy
Constabulary
Leyte
Biliran
Crockett
Ormoc
Montague
Talibaug
Shortridge Beats Manual Training 1–0 in Snowy Championship
Shortridge High School secured a 1 to 0 victory over Manual Training High School in a disrupted cold weather football championship at Washington Park. La Follette, Shortridge right end, starred on defense and offense despite a knee injury, with Clark and Dean also contributing strong ground gains as over 3,000 fans watched a tense, mud soaked contest.
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Shortridge
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Dean
Glass
Saunderson
la Follette
Hare
van Winkle
Paine
Connor
Shank
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T. Shieler
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Bridge
Shortridge Defeats MT. H. 8 in Hard Fought Punting Battle
In a tense gridiron clash Shortridge overpowered MT. H. 8 scoring twice on line bucking and a key recovery near Training School’s one-yard line. Captain Scott's punt started MT. H. 8's late push, but fouls and fumbles plagued both sides as Shortridge held the better line and defense throughout the exchange.
Medal for a A. D. White in Berlin farewell audience
Emperor William awarded Ambassador White the empire’s gold medal for science and art at a farewell audience in Berlin. He spoke of Roosevelt’s bear hunting luck, arranged a porcelain keepsake for White, and noted White’s role in fostering US Germany ties. Also described were the luncheon, attendees, and medal details.
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Emperor William
Ambassador White
William
von Buelow
von Richthofen
White
Roosevelt
Count von Eulenburg
Baron von Demknoesbreck
Mr. White
United States
Washington
Potsdam
Prince of
Street Car Telescoped In Des Moines Crash
In Des Moines Iowa on November 21 two people were fatally injured and six seriously hurt when a runaway street car crashed into another on Sixth Street hill. The car entered Lawrence's drug store through an iron post after smashing into the first car. passengers escaped by jumping. Mrs. J H Frawley and Helen Frawley were among the dead and injured.
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Des Moines
Lawrence
J._H. Frawley
J. H. Frawley
Helen Frawley
J. J. Fay
H. H. West
Klein
James Kirkwood
Julius Shane
Rumor of Nord Seizure in Haiti Crowds Port au Prince
In Port au Prince on November 27 the city remained calm yet tense as government troops surrounded the Chamber at the president's request. Gen Alexis Nord, war minister, led about 800 men from Gonave to St Marc and headed toward the capital, with reports he may proclaim himself president awaiting his arrival and plans.
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Haiti
Alexis Nord
Gonaives
St. Marc
Nord
Pioneer benefactor Eliza Stansbury dies in Bloomington
Eliza Stansbury, a wealthy Bloomington resident aged 75, died today. A noted donor to Illinois religious institutions, she gave 15000 dollars to Millikin University in Decatur and left 54000 dollars in trust for distribution after probate. Beneficiaries remain unknown until the will is probated.
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Bloomington
Eliza Stansbury
Central Illinois
Milliken University of
Decatur
Illinois
Purdue and Notre Dame Play Tie on Muddy Stuart Field
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Purdue and Notre Dame fighting to a 6 to 6 tie at Lafayette. G Miller's 30 yard dash and a late goal salvaged Purdue as Salmon repeatedly powered Notre Dame's offense. The soggy field hid mistakes with heavy pounding, fumbles, and rugged defense from both sides.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Purdue
Notre Dame
South Bend
G. Miller
Stuart Field
Indiana
Salmon
MacManus
Davidson
Miller
Kaylor
Osborne
Doar
Knapp
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Allen
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Leslie
Zimmerman
Gsuler
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Hohn
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Ie. Salmon
McManus
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Burt
Notre Dame Leslie
Davide
Ant
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