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Government must regulate wireless to save lives at sea
Opinion argues that unauthorized wireless operators endangered Titanic survivors and others, hindering life saving messages. It urges Congress to strictly regulate wireless use along coasts to prevent interference, asserting hundreds of lives depend on clear, accurate transmissions.
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Warning of the Titanic Disaster Spurs Critique of Steamship Greed
A harsh editorial condemns White Star and Atlantic lines for prioritizing speed and profit over lives after the Titanic sinking. It accuses managers and Congress of neglect and urges government action to force adequate lifeboats and safety measures to prevent a repetition. The piece laments heavy losses and calls for accountability of captains and shipowners.
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Royalty and Wisdom in Changing Times
A fragmented column contrasts old royal pomp with modern restraint. It cites the Prince of Wales in Paris avoiding wine, riding slowly, and attending church, suggesting a shift from lavish displays to prudent leadership and personal discipline.
Uplift in Jails Sparks Prison Vacation Idea
Georgia warden Captain Nash introduces a one month vacation for inmates as a reform. He cites Colorado and Atlanta penology trends, speculating that a 30 day leave during heat may become standard. The plan targets tired workers and envisions humane, practical relief for prisoners.
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Still Bigger Steamships Threaten Ocean Race
The piece notes German firms plan two giant Atlantic vessels larger than the Titanic and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, claiming speed and luxury. It warns that despite modern strength, collision and human error remain risks, urging seamanship and caution to avoid repeat tragedies.
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Ita Designera
Uners
Des Moines Reform Vision and Its Implications
A critique of the Des Moines move toward a commission form of government. It argues the plan pretends to fix liberal administration by machinery like a stopwatch over labor, ignoring that human action cannot be fully predictable or controlled by once-made laws.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Plan Sparks Civic Backlash and Dry Reforms
A self proclaimed reform plan in Des Moines claimed scientific basis for city government freedom from politics, but enforced old laws. one man wielded power, merchants lost trade, workers resisted, and voters swung back toward prohibition era norms, aligning Des Moines with other dry capitals.
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Canada aims at West Indies trade monopsony
The essay outlines Canada’s push for a preferential trade pact with the British West Indies to secure faster routes and better terms, while Jamaica and the U S are wary. It notes potential losses for U S flour imports, possible tariff responses, and broader implications if the Lesser Antilles join the plan amid Panama Canal prospects. The piece blends foreign policy musings with a string of satirical anecdotes from that era.
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Jamaica
United States
Canada
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Panama Canal
Sir Edward Grey Condemns Shuster Over Persian Affair
Sir Edward Grey condemns W Morgan Shuster for his Persian administration attempt. British and Russian pressures, Tehran’s ultimatum, and eventual dismissal of Shuster led to concerns that his actions harmed Persia more than helped. Baron Coe von der Brugghen noted as German envoy potential influence at European courts. Khedive Abbas daughter Aminah wed plans stir European interest amid royal court diplomacy.
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Persia
Edward Gray
Morgan Rhyster
Morgan Shuster Grose
Sir George Barclay
Teheran
Beatrix Mary Jay Chapman
Henry G. Chapman
New York
Morgan Shuster
Dogland
King Edward
M. Posclolaki
George Barclay
Posclolekt
St Petersburg
Russia
Edwant Gry
Baron Kiderlin- Waechter
St. Petersburg
Shuate
Utah Returns for Repairs After Naval Collision
The battleship Utah steamed to the navy yard for repairs after a collision with the merchants liner Condor between Green Point and Gravesend Bay. Injuries to Utah crew were slight. officials initially thought no repairs needed. The collision happened in fog as Utah and Condor passed in the river.
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Roosevelt Campaigning Across Iowa Presses Direct Primaries
Colonel Roosevelt tours Illinois and Iowa delivering speeches from trains and at towns including Aurora Mendota Princeton Galesburg Burlington Mount Pleasant Fairfield Ottumwa Albia Chariton Osceola and more He argues for direct presidential primaries in Iowa contrasts with standpatters and pledges to keep promises He plans to campaign in Heatings Grand Island and Omaha the next day noting possible victory but warning of three years more of war.
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Col. Roosevelt
Elen Wold
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DL “Belove
Col. Rooservit
Grand Island
Delaware Unpledged Delegates Favor Taft at State GOP Meet
Delaware Republican convention at Dover on April 14 elected six national delegates Henry Vaux Pont Henry A Richardson Simeon Pennewill Edmund Mitchell Dr George W Marshall and Ruby Vail. Delegation not pledged but endorsed Taft. Ben Atchison also backed Taft. Other state results show Taft and Roosevelt leaning delegates in Kansas Missouri Michigan.
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Henry A Richardson
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George W. Marshall
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Plerea City
Roosevelt
Lawton
Mich
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Benton Harbor
Edward C. Reid
Allegan
Army Orders Refine Assignments and Duty Moves
Army orders list leave, transfers, and duty changes for numerous officers. Edwin W. Rich, Willis May, and Coram Bartlett are assigned to posts in San Francisco, Washington DC, and Fort Worden. Alaska postings include Moseley, Ward, and Elirott as disbursing agents. Holmes’ orders revoked. several corps officers detailed to Winthrow, Fort Liscum, and Fort William H. Goward with return to stations after duty.
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Millard F. Harmon
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San Francisco
Willis T. May
Heved
Army War College
Washington Barracks
District of Columbia
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Medical Corps
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Willard F. Trust
Medical Corp
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Seventeenth Infantry
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Paul W. Beck
L. Roy Eltinge
Pittesnth Cavalry
Fort Myer
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Eleventh Infantry
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Waring
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Navy Orders List of Officers Assigned to Various Posts
Naval orders assign several officers to duties across stations and ships. Comar W. 8. Crosley is directed to duty with the general board in Washington DC while Lieut. 4. Er. Shopmaker heads to the Asiatic Station. Other officers including Lieut. Gunter, H. B. Kelly, Woolga W. R. Smith, and Borchardt are allotted to Tennessee, Mississippi, Nebraska, and related posts with midshipmen and chaplain assignments noted for New York and Albany locales.
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Movements of Naval Vessels Reported in Coastal Routes
A list of ships and their destinations is recorded, noting movements from Guastanima, Potoma, Tamcat, Norfolk, Bremerton, and additional vessels including Hector, Sylph, Tecwmish, Chiycene, Castine, Tonopah, and Hercules. Distinct destinations include Melville Station, Geantenama, Piney Point, Lynnhaven Bay, Washington, Philadelphia, and Bremerton with cited routes from Hampton Roads and Norfolk. The fragmentary text lists numerous vessel names and paths with no coherent narrative or dates.
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Congress Condensed Senate Debates Ship Safety Measures
Senate debates on Mississippi river relief funding and D C primary bill sparks clash in commerce committee. Discussions urge immediate action on lifesaving gear for maritime passengers and crew after Titanic inquiry. adjournment set for later in the day.
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Bishop Chides U. S. Consuls On Mission Obstruction
A Methodist Episcopal Church South bishop denounces officials who hinder mission work abroad. He lists prospective missionaries by regions including Eva Hyde Salisbury Maggie Kenney Los Angeles Lulu Henderson Murfreesboro and Laura Simmons Atlanta Carrie Minor St Louis Theodosts Wales Binghamton Alice Green Florence Henderson Eiberton Parth Hayes and Bersie Lee Wilson with assignments to Korea China Mexico and more.
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Los Angeles
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10 Meet Miners Again
New York April 11 report from the subcommittee of anthracite coal operators and wire workers who met to negotiate a working contract. Information released only that the men’s demands were taken up and discussed in detail. Several further meetings between operators and miners were planned.
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Woman Pilot First To Fly Channel Solo From Dover
Miss Haerrlet Quimby an American airwoman crossed the English Channel from Dover this morning landing at Hagdelot near Boulogne. She is the first woman to complete a solo crossing of that channel. Her two hour flight followed training in France and she holds a French air pilot's certificate.
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South Dakota Wets Lead In License Vote
South Dakota towns vote on liquor license issue with wets holding a large early lead in most reported results. The city of Sioux Falls reports wets ahead as final tallies unfold.
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Massachusetts House Approves Income Tax Amendment
Boston April 16 the Massachusetts House of Representatives adopted an income tax amendment to the constitution by a vote of 116 to 0. The measure had previously passed the House last year but failed in the Senate by one vote. The union has yet to act in the Senate.
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General Murray May Be Considered for Army Post
Reports suggest Maj. Gen. Arthur Murray, commander of the Western Division, has been summoned to Washington to discuss an offer to become assistant chief of staff of the army, a position soon vacated by Maj. Gen. Carter’s transfer to New York or elsewhere.
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George Washington University oratorical winners named
Harold Keats won first prize with an oration at George Washington University in a campus auditorium contest. Miss Anna L. Rose took second, Herman B. Chubb third, with Admiral C. H. Stockton presiding and assisted by Dean W. C. Hough Prof. M. C. McMennar and Prof. Smith. A conscience fund grant of 2000 dollars was noted with a 48 year burden eased by a federal treasury contribution.
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American society total aid to China reaches 126000
The society has sent 126000 to China since January 1 to aid famine relief in the new republic. The latest transfer of 13000 from New York contributes to the ongoing humanitarian effort begun earlier this year.
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Weather and river bulletins for April update
Special river bulletin notes no material change in the lower Mississippi River level with Quachita at Camden forecast to fall to 47 feet by April 20. Lists city temps and humidity, forecasts unsettled weather east of the Rockies, with showers in the Atlantic and Gulf states, cooler mid Atlantic and Ohio valley Wednesday, generally fair later in the week.
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Underwood Forces Dominate Alabama Democratic Convention
Montgomery April 1 The Underwood forces appear to be in complete control of the Democratic State convention meeting to select eighteen district delegates and six at large delegates to the national convention. Indications are they will block any second choice. Gov Wilson may pare friends on the delegation but will back Underwood while Alabama’s favorite son has a chance. The platform will stress national issues and tariff support for Underwood.
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Wisconsin Delegates Confirm Wilson Support at Milwaukee Conference
Governor's Friends Control Conference of Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic national convention met in Milwaukee on April 16. Joseph E Davies of Michigan was reelected national committeeman for Wisconsin. John Walsh of Washburn was chosen to present Woodrow Wilson’s name at the convention. Robert B Kirkland of Jefferson was named delegation chairman. There were twenty Wilson and six Clark delegates. Clark supporters did not oppose the Wilson program.
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Massachusetts Senate backs selection of US Senators by people
Boston April 16 The Massachusetts Senate adopted a resolution favoring the election of United States Senators by the people. The house substituted for an adverse report a bill to place on the official ballot the names of candidates for United States senators.
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Cuban factions clash in Havana riot over presidential nominees
In Havana on April, partisans of Alfredo Zayas and Gov Aubert clashed in a fierce riot on the Prado. Shots were fired, several wounded, police charged the mob, and many arrests were made. Order was restored as mounted and foot police patrol the streets.
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Visitors discuss Orozco and Mexican situation at Shoreham
Price McKinney of Cleveland says General Orozco controls Chihuahua and protects American mining interests. He notes Orozco does not seek the presidency and has helped Juarez, with hopes to avoid disturbing mining shipments. McKinney plans to warn of possible intervention and to evacuate his men if needed.
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Texas Democrats in Baltimore Dilemma and Delegation Talks
A Houston Post editor and Texas Democrat weighs whether the state’s delegation to Baltimore should stay uninstructed or be bound by a choice amid contest between Underwood and Clark. He predicts New York may back Underwood, Texas likely supports Taft, and Roosevelt aims to reshape the field. Also recounted is a Titanic disaster reminiscence by Allayne Ireland noting a ship’s half-sinking and subsequent investigation into insurance motives.
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Memorial Urges Taft to Appoint Harvey Given Judge
Mothers Congress at Raleigh Hotel drafted a memorial urging President Taft to appoint Harvey Given as judge of the juvenile court to replace Willam H De Lacy. The group will present the memorial to Attorney General Wickersham soon. Officers include Mrs A A Birney president and several vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer.
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Congress
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Old rifles spark arrests in Managua crisis
A large number of arrests were made today after the discovery of worn-out rifles and cartridges at Managua. The government party split worsened, alarming supporters and signaling political turmoil in San Juan Detour, Nicaraga on April 16.
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Judge Lawson Dead Former Georgia Congressman Dies at Home
Thomas G. Lawson former U S representative for Georgia's Eighth District died at his Batonton home on April 11 after a paralysis illness. The longtime jurist and public servant had notable influence in state politics and earlier served as judge in Macon area.
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