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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
New York City braces for a pageant as Colonel Hooxevelix returns home. The reception promises to be spectacular with American citizens gathering from across the continent to participate in the panfare.
United Press dispatch recounts Auguste Victoria with Colonel Roosevelt aboard off Sandy Hook at dawn. Roosevelt is taken aboard the Manhattan for quarantine, then returns to Battery Park as water parade proceeds up the North River. A parade along Broadway follows and veterans pledge resolutions before Roosevelt lunches with Douglas Robinson before departing with neighbors.
Reported arrival of Theodore Roosevelt aboard the Kaiser Auguste Victoria en route to New York after an African hunting trip. Details outline a tight reception plan with a private car attached to the Long Island City train for Roosevelt and family, a quick greeting by Mayor Gaynor, and a ceremony at Battery Park as officials pledge a swift, orderly procession to Oyster Bay.
An account describes Fifth Avenue displays with 25 000 uniformed participants from varied societies, the Rough Riders led by Colonel Alexander Eady, and Roosevelt’s escort including VIPs and governors. It notes horse and motor carriage formations, naval and military honors, and Roosevelt’s travel milestones and honors from multiple universities and foreign dignitaries.
Washington June 17 Acting on White House urgency the Ways and Means Committee voted to report to the House a bill for a $20,000,000 bond issue for reclamation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the conservation bill providing for a like bond. Taft summoned committee leaders to press for a conference to reach a quick agreement.
A disjointed page notes Gillett considering troop deployment while hotelmen pass a resolution urging the governor to intervene. It also mentions a high-profile wedding and related societal events, with scattered references to officials and legal actions. The piece blends political urgency with personal notices from the era.
Consul Susman sails to Washington to confer with Nie government representatives. He reportedly carries a special note from a former president and Taft era talks influence Madrie’s appeal to President Toll. Reports say Madeie’s forces hold Cape Gracies and western Nicaragua amid tension and possible negotiations.
The proposed measure favors dam builders in navigable streams with plans approved by the secretary of war. Permits may be revoked. dam owners receive repayment for invested costs if abandoned. The bill limits operation to a fixed term and includes a provision on abrogation timelines. It aligns with a modified Footevelt Pinchot conservation framework.
In Come, Italy, June 17 United Press reports police tied to a U S inquiry say Porter Pontilun murdered wife Charlton sailed from Genoa on the Verona and disembarked at Palermo. Divers press Lake Como bottom seeking body of missing man as alibis and arrests stir, with Charlton believed guilty but released soon per authorities.
United Press report says New York officials plan a huge municipal athletic carnival across the five boroughs for Independence Day under Mayor Gaynor’s “safe and sane” effort. About 26,000 athletes expected. events in 18 parks with medals funded by likely municipal funds or public subscriptions. board of estimate may be asked for appropriation if public donations fall short. Also notes Big Bill convicted in Cambridge bank case and tourist train record near Setfield Alabama.
Washington June 1 Representative Humphreys charged in the house that he was paid by foreign steamship interests to the Associated Press. He cited testimony by General Manager Boas in New York that Wilbur had been paid 3000 yearly. Humphreys said the German merchant marine influence suggested German shipping had influenced AP reporting to the navy department.
United Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Professor J. Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago criticizing President Roosevelt’s administration for weak moral courage and listening to selfish interests. He contrasted Roosevelt with taft’s era, noting Roosevelt’s popularity and alignment with the people. Separate Washington report: Senator Perry of California says San Francisco should host the Panama-Pacific Exposition and opposes prize fighting, arguing public support for a moral, peaceful stance.
Time to Learn How reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr stating his brother Kermit will act as the man at the Roosevelt Alexander wedding. Firelyy Leving withdrew after his father's death. Kermit to rehearse Sunday amid draft rows. A Vatican related claim is mentioned about a poison gift leading to a death.
Fisher and Plage show eagerness to fight anywhere as the match may head to Reno Nevada. The promoter Tex Hickard reports he has been double crossed and whipped to a point yet remains in the ring awaiting the bout decision.
Long lead to a July 4 showdown as Jeffries and Johnson push for a Reno or California bout. Jeffries trains at sea level San Francisco and Reno altitudes, while Johnson vows to fight wherever promoter Tex Rickard sets. Both camps threaten to relocate to Reno if California blocks the match.
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