A Secretary to a President is a Hard Job
The on trial appointment of Charles D Norton as secretary to the president recalls how the private secretary title evolved. Starting with Lamont under Cleveland and rising through Harrison and McKinley, the role gained national prominence and even salary boosts. Porter, Cortelyou, and Loeb further shaped the office before the Roosevelt era, ending with the creation of the commerce and labor department.
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Roderick Clifford
Washington
Charles D. Norton
Chicago
Cleveland
White House
Daniel Lamont
Lamont
Larmont
Albany
N. Y
Washington News
Harrison
Elijah Halford
Halford
Thurber
McKinley
John Addison Porter
Hartford
Connecticut
New England
Porter
George Bruce Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department
William A. Loeb
Loeb
Man Against the Dollar Dominates U S Debate
Herbert Knox Smith told a Yale audience that the central issue in American governance is man versus the dollar. He argued the nation must choose between running government for dividends or as a trustee of humanity, stressing honesty in business and equal opportunity over mere property accumulation.
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American News Service
New Haven
Conn
United States
Herbert Knox Smith
Yale
Bureau of Corporations
Flag Day Observance Urged in Richmond by DAR
Miss Hertha Grace Robie, regent of Richmonds Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, asks citizens to display national colors on Tuesday June 14. The goal is broad local participation and a striking display of Old Glory to honor Flag Day.
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Richmond
Hertha Grace Robie
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Printers Carnival Opens at Gilbert's Field in Richmond
Richmond hosts the second carnival of the season at Gilbert's Field opposite the Twenty fourth street entrance of Glen Miller park. Typographical Union No 501 sponsors with Cosmopolitan Company bringing seventeen shows and many free attractions. The company powers 6000 incandescent lights plus a local plant for 1000 more. Shows boast high quality and impressive fronts expected to operate Monday evening with some openings tomorrow afternoon.
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Richmond
Gilbert's Field
Twenty-fourth Street
Glen Miller Park
Typographical Union
No. S01
Cosmopolitan
Judge Fox explains ruling on South N Street crossing case
Judge Henry C. Fox ruled for James P. Goodrich as receiver, saying the opening of the South N Street crossing depended on miscommunication between the railroad and petitioners. He warned the case would reemerge, saving time by rehearing, and noted potential two-year Supreme Court delays if the railroad appealed. The article details service issues, petition timing, and a temporary restraining order that halted progress, with local petitioners eager to see the crossing built for National Automatic Tool Works.
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James P. Goodrich
C.,. C. & L. Railroad Company
South N Street
Henry C. Fox
Circuit Court
Fox
Supreme Court
Railroad Company
Commissioners' Court
South Side Improvement Company
Improvement Association
Coe
Howarth
National Automatic Tool Works Company
Peary Says Wish For Scott Expedition Success In Pole Hunt
Commander Robert E Peary leaves London for America aboard the Mauretania with his family after luncheon goodbyes. Pilgrims club representatives and Royal Geographical Society figures send flowers and best wishes as a cheering crowd bids farewell to the polar explorer and his party.
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London
South Pole
Robert E. Peary
America
Mauretania
Peary
Pilgrim's Club
North Pole
Ates Peary
Scott Keltie
Royal Geographical Society
Capt
Bartlett
Tickets on sale for Y M B Club convention fund drive
Tickets for the Y M B Club Convention fund benefit are available at Main Street Court House and numerous local vendors. Readily listed are names of sellers across streets and shops plus secretaries of fraternal orders and clubs offering tickets.
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Y. M. B. Club
Main Street
Court House
Demas S. Coe
Arent Walter Eggemeyer
Albert Morel
Paul E. Wilson
Jno. Linderman
Fred Schornstein
Sam Fred
Sol Frankel
Fred Krone
H. Simmons
Will Romey
Donkey Drug Co
Zwissi
Pred Carrr
Wayne Works
Jno
Hafner
Walter Land
Starr
Richard Whitman
W. Rupe
Robinson Co
E. Swayne
Imp. Association
Mat Yon Penn
E. M. Haas
Mather Bros
Raymond Mather
The
Masonic, Moose, Elk, Eagles
K. of P
Knights of Columbus
Special Council Meeting Monday debate on vehicle tax
The city council will meet Monday as a committee of the whole to consider amendments to the proposed vehicle license bill, with final action slated for June 20. City leaders split on tax changes, arguing for revenue needs over broad tax increases, while liverymen seek relief and bicycle owners may be the only satisfied group.
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Corncil
Star‘chamber
Genee Weds Frank Isitt In London Society Ceremony
Adeline Genee the dancer married Frank Isitt secretary to the Duke of New Castle in a London ceremony this afternoon. The Duke gave away the bride and Queen Alexandra sent a diamond brooch among the wedding gifts. Many society and theatre figures attended.
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American News Service
London
Adeline Genee
Frank Isitt
Duke of New Castle
Queen Alexandra
Loomis Charged With Bigamy in Indiana Case
Laporte Ind June 11 William B Loomis a noted Indiana fraternal and labor figure is arrested in Miami County on bigamy charges One wife is in Peru Indiana and another alleged in Moline Illinois The state plans to convict based on the evidence from the latter spouse.
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American News Service
Laporte
Ind
William B. Loomis
Indiana
Miami County
Peru
Moline
Loomis
A Poor Prophet Aldrich Called by Senator Clay Boss
Washington June 11 Consideration of Clay amendment to strike the Sundry civil appropriation bill provoked lively discussion over tariff questions. Clay accused Aldrich of poor prophecy and predicted party stance on Payne Aldrich. Aldrich said no near term tariff revision and business methods could save 300 million yearly, if feasible. Postal savings bank bill passed the house and was presented to the senate.
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American News Service
Washington
Clay
Tariff Commission
Senate
Georgia
Aldrich
Gallinger
Smott
Republican Party
Senator Aldrich
Rhode Island
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
House
Man Reunites With Mother After 14 Years
Huntington Ind June 11 Robert Wells an Erie railroad employee who has lived in Huntington for months left for Clinton Ind to join his mother whom he believed dead. A newspaper inquiry in Indianapolis led Wells to his mother at Mexico Indiana fourteen years after she was said to be dead. News of his identity prompted his resignation and journey to reunite with her family.
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Huntington
Ind
Robert Wells
Erie Railroad
Clinton
Indianapolis
Mexico
Tiad
Wells
the Erie
Collision near Governor's Island sinks barge
In New York on June 1, the passenger Carolina bound for San Juan collided with Standard Barge No. 6 in tow for a tug off Governor's Island. A large hole was torn in the steamer, which rushed back to its pier at full speed, while the barge sank as the steamer departed.
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American News Service
New York
Carolina
San Juan
Porto Rico
Standard of
Governor's Island
Abernathy Cowboy Kids Finish 2000 Mile Ride
The Abernathy cowboy kids completed a 2000 mile horseback journey from Oklahoma to New York arriving late this afternoon. They left Trenton, New Jersey this morning and were greeted by their father at the finish.
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American News Service
New York
Abernathy Cowboy
Oklahoma
Trenton
N. J
Our Growth Plan for a Better Paper and Community
A confidential plea from a newspaper to readers about funding, advertising, and growth. The piece argues that subscriptions alone cannot cover costs and promotes selling ad space to expand reach. It emphasizes honesty with readers and aims to boost circulation and advertiser value across two thirds of the county.
Navy Plans New 14 Inch Battleships For World Lead
Secretary Meyer approves two new battleships, displacing about 27 000 tons each and mounting ten 14 inch guns. Design follows Wyoming type with all big guns, quick planning from navy bureaus and naval officers, aiming to outclass rivals and reduce past design delays.
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American News
Sidney Ebpey
Washington
Meyer
Congress
Navy Department
Bureau of Construction
Naval Constructors
Naval Conference
Newport
General Board of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Secretary of the Navy
Meyers
The
Hine
Sims
Minnesota
Key
Frank K. Hill
United States Navy
Wysoming
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