Stimson Named to Succeed Dickinson as Secretary of War
President Taft selected Henry L. Stimson of New York to replace Jacob M Dickinson as secretary of war. Dickinson resigns effective after Stimson takes oath, likely late next week, with Taft and Stimson to finalize details in New York. Stimson, a former U S district attorney, brings long legal and reform credentials to the cabinet.
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Jacob M Dickinson
Tennessee
Taft
Henry L. Stimson
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White House
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George W. Wickersham
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Roosevelt
United States
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Henry L. Stimson Succeeds Dickinson as Taft's Secretary of War
Henry L. Stimson is named to replace Edwin Denby as Secretary of War under President Taft, succeeding James R. Dickinson. The move reshapes the cabinet as Stimson takes office amid ongoing military and administrative duties.
Furni ture strike breaks as Britz plant offers nine hour day
Grand Rapids May 12 W G Frity of Britz Manufacturing proposes nine hour day and 10 percent raise for workers who would accept. Union recognition remains off the table as Charles R Shieh of the big concern contemplates leaving the Furni ture Manufacturers' association. Strike losses cited. new strike breakers imported. police chief Carr urges calm amid tensions.
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Furniure Manufacturers’ Association
W. G. Frity
Britz Manufacturing Companys
Whith Pritz
Charles R. Shieh
Sigw
Carr
Tmnen
Defunct Trust Wins in Federal Case Over Promoters
A federal jury under Judge Anderson ordered the Pauper Hoard Association of New York, a defunct trust, to pay $56,106.77 deposited at Marion National Bank of Marion Indiana. John H. Parkes former treasurer of the pool sued Bank and George Little and others after the bank was told not to release the funds. The money was part of funds raised to advance the Paper Board Trust’s interests.
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Weather Outlook for Midwest States Today
Indiana fair and warmer in the north with increasing clouds tomorrow and light to moderate east winds. Illinois fair and warmer especially in the northeast with unsettled weather tomorrow and easterly winds. Wisconsin fair and warmer today with no heavy rain and east winds tomorrow.
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Wisconsin
Fiercest Border Battle of Mexican Revolution and Diaz Offer
Fragmentary historical note describes a fierce border clash during the Mexican Revolution after President Diaz offered to resign. The chaotic planning and crowd disruptions led to confusion and unrest around the ceremonial ground as authorities reacted to alarms and disorder.
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Diaz
Packers Must Face Trial Over Sherman Antitrust Indictments
United States district court judge George A. Carpenter ruled Sherman antitrust law constitutional and indictments against J Ogden Armour and others in the meatpacking industry valid. The decision ends packers’ procedural challenges and sets a possible eight year legal battle over monopolization conspiracy and illegal combinations in interstate commerce.
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George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Fail to Riot at Cordova
In Cordova Alaska on May 12 a coal steamer Horthy arrived with Li tons of Canadian coal and berthed without a crowd disturbance. Despite threats of a protest similar to last week authorities posted many deputies on the wharf and warned arrests for any violent conduct.
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Alaska
Horthy
Tie Wharf
Baseball Results National League Sep Across Multiple Cities
Disordered scores from a National League baseball schedule show games in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis and Washington with various players contributing hits runs and wins. The report lists line scores and player names across venues but is partly garbled.
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Hamilton
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Simpson Gets Indeterminate Sentence for Manslaughter
Princeton Indiana reports Ter On aged twenty four received an indeterminate sentence from two to twenty one years in the state prison for the killing of Albert II a coal miner of Buckskin Gibson county last December found guilty of manslaughter on self defense claims.
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Princeton
Ind
Albert II
Buckskin
Gibson County
Great Ovation for George V Opens Empire Festival
King George and Queen Mary rode from Buckingham Palace to the Crystal Palace for the opening pageant of empire celebrations in London on a perfect spring day. Thousands cheered as schools and scouts lined eight miles of parade route. about 40 000 schoolchildren and 100 000 spectators filled the crowds. At the palace 12 000 attended a concert, and 16 000 performers joined a wide display tracing Britain’s history from the Druids to the 19th century.
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George
Mary
Huchinghii Palace
Britain
Francis Knollys
Crystal Palace
Teese
Walish
Menia Madead Prepares for War as Judge Carpenter Upholds Indictments
Judge Carpenter sustains indictments against the Chicago Packers while Menia Madead readies for potential conflict. The decision reinforces charges and signals a tense legal backdrop for the teams involved.
Rescues Four From Fire at Noblesville Home
Tay lor carried his four children down a ladder from the second story as flames cut off the stairway. The north Noblesville home was saved but the structure burned to the ground, worth about 5000 dollars. A family narrowly escaped with the father guiding them to safety before the roof collapsed.
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Noblesville, Inn
Hnd
Taylor
Peace Talk Is Put Aside as Juarez Capital House Opens
Rebel leaders press for war as Obregon and Uraniff seek federal and insurrecto talks. Madero installs himself in the Juarez customs house, already a temporary capital, with Vasconcelos named Washington agent and Puentez to oversee Juarez customs. The move signals a tentative international recognition and aims to regulate imports from the United States.
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Washington
Vannces Gomes
United States
Alberto Puentez
Agus Caliente
Juares
Sinve
Cistons House
I‘tas
Merida Sinks After Collision With Admiral Farragut
The Havana liner Merida sank after a 12 20 a m collision with the Admiral Farragut sixty miles east of Cape Henry near the Virginia coast. All Merida passengers and crew were transferred to the Farragut, which then proceeded to port as the Iowa departed to aid.
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Merida
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Virginia Coast
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Wireles
Iowa
Philadelphia
Ward Line
American Mail Steamship Company
Missing pilot boat Chespa and crew feared lost
Hamilton Bermuda reports the pilot boat Chespa with Captain Augustus Smith and four assistants aboard has been missing since Sunday with grave fears of loss.
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Bermuda
Chespa
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