Ichabod on Temple Portico Shocks London Parishioners
Special Cable reports in London April 21 passersby were startled to see the word Ichabod in large white letters over the city temple portico. Two well dressed men with a ladder were seen early morning. caretakers removed the inscription and investigators said it may reflect a reaction to a historic heresy debate.
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Taft Primary Push Stirred by Ohio Standoff
Ohio Republicans split over delaying the presidential endorsement primary until spring. Senator Foraker and allies fear postponement harms Taft’s nomination chances, while Burton urges early action. President backs an early test, sparking opposition from state leaders and national figures wary of a Taft stomping tour.
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Meyer Cancels Jamestown Exposition Trip In New York Visit
Postmaster General Meyer abruptly canceled plans to attend the Jamestown Exposition opening and will travel to New York today then Boston tomorrow. The sudden move, not discussed by Meyer, hints at possible political significance while Hitchcock will represent the Post Office on the voyage. Attorney General Bonaparte heads to Boston for a French American Club address, returning Monday. The Roosevelt League in Albany announces incorporation to back Theodor Roosevelt for another term, with Brooklyn-based directors named.
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Roosevelt League
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Fyul Kreuder
Roosevelts address pre-release stirs Wall Street speculation
Reporters note advance copies of the president's Jamestown speech circulate in Wall Street days before official copies arrive. Investigations are considered as stock manipulation rumors spread, with a banking house possessing a copy early and markets boosting 2 to 4 points as the speech content leaks emerge.
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New York
Roosevelt
Jamestown
Penrose Makes Gall White House Visit Sparks Conspiracy Talk
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania spent an hour at the White House meeting with Secretary Loeb amid questions about a rumored anti Roosevelt conspiracy. He refused to discuss the matter, saying he had nothing of consequence to add. Other lawmakers including Bourne New and Kittredge visited, with Taft support and Inland Waterways Commission work dominating some conversations.
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Freight bureau protests railroad rate adjustments
Indianapolis merchants and shippers filed seven complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway and about fifteen other railroads in the Indianapolis area. The Indianapolis Freight Bureau seeks through rates from Indiana to Missouri River points and differential rates to Mississippi crossings. It asks for equitable through rates to lower Mississippi points and from Indianapolis to Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Louisiana and Texas. The petition asks removal of proportional commodity rates exceeding proportional class rates and seeks fair through rates to Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and other territories.
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Undesirable Citizens badge of honor sparks D C labor clash
The Moyer Haywood defense conference denounces President Roosevelt as unjust and labels the two men undesirable citizens. Chicago leaders vow a May 19 lakefront demonstration and defend the accused as they await trial. The Chicago Federation of Labor distances itself from Jaxon's protest and awaits Roosevelt's reply to central resolutions.
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President Galls Mitchell Head of Miners Union in Washington
A close friend says President Roosevelt summoned John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers to Washington for a conference likely about the Haywood Moyer affair. Mitchell's arrival was delayed in Chicago, with labor circles debating whether he will back the President against Haywood Debs and how firms his stance will be.
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John Mitchell Condition Improves Delaying Operation
Chicago April 2 John Mitchell labor leader shows marked improvement delaying the proposed operation indefinitely.
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Bryce Not Offending Over Carnegie Institute Invitations
Pittsboro Pa April 25 Secretary Church of the Carnegie Institute board disclosed cable messages between him and Lord Grey after parliamentary discussions on inviting foreign guests to the dedication. Church says it was hardly fair to suggest Ambassador Bryce was inattentive to duty and that invitations were unofficial and limited to individuals of achievement. Grey replies that he appreciates the telegram and notes the international guests were invited on equal footing with English visitors.
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England
Douglas Bryan's Choice a Possible Democratic Ticket
A circulated Washington report claims former Massachusetts Governor Douglas may become the Democratic nominee for president with William Jennings Bryan's backing. The tip says Douglas could secure the nomination if elected governor and become a major factor at the national convention. The report, though, is unconfirmed.
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Philippine postage stamps adapt to new currency system
The Philippine government adopts a distinct stamp series for its postal service, designed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Denominations are in pesos and centavos, matching U S values, with designs featuring Rizal, Magellan, Legaspi, Lawton, Lincoln, and others. High value issues display the Philippines coat of arms. Special delivery shows a Filipino messenger and Mount Mayon. Silver certificates circulate with portraits of Rizal, McKinsey, Washington, Lawton, Magellan, Legaspi, and a Mayon eruption scene.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States Postal Service
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Magellan
Legaspi
Lawton
Lincoln
Sampson
Washington
Carriedo
Franklin
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Congress
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Mount Mayon
Food and Drug Inspection Board Formed by Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson yesterday issued an order creating a board of food and drug inspection. Dr Harvey W. Wiley serves as chairman, with Frederick L Dunlap and George W. McCabe as members. The board oversees enforcement of the pure food and drug law and will hold hearings on alleged violations. Dr Dunlap is named associate head of the inspection board.
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Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Harvey W. Wiley
Frederick L Dunlap
George W. McCabe
Dunlap
Department of Agriculture
University of Michigan
Harvard University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Preservative Gas Revealed to Spoil Meat
Topeka Kansas April Dr S J Crumbine secretary of the State board of health announced discovery of a meat preservative used here containing charcoal and pure sulphur. When burned it releases sulphur dioxide gas absorbed by meat mimicking borax helping butchers evade the law. He plans to submit details to Dr Harvey W Wiley in Washington for examination.
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S Jl Crumbine
State Board of Health
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Harvey W Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington Ne
Railroads Gauge Public Mood On Roosevelt Policy West
Special to The Washington Post reports railroads secretly gauging public sentiment on President Roosevelt. Findings show strong support for Roosevelt in the West amid debates over reforms and Wall Street. Stationmasters report locals favor Roosevelt, with many seeing efforts to curb corporate abuses as necessary progress.
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Gould comments on railroad fare and credit before Europe voyage
In New York on April 25 George J. Gould spoke about business and general conditions. He said the country is prosperous and the future bright, opposed a 2-cent rail fare as harmful to railroads, and supported railroad legislation only if it protects credit and financing.
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Europe
George J. Gould
No Choice in Wisconsin Caucus Ends After Thirty Five Ballots
In Madison on April 4 the Wisconsin Republican Senatorial caucus held thirty five ballots. Final tallies show Cooper 18, Esch 20, Lennart 16, Hatten 18, Stephenson 20, Baensch 4, Winkler 1, Fudge Warren D. Grant 1. Next caucus session set for Monday night.
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Esch
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Hatten
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Baensch
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Fudge
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Four Railroad Leaders Toast Roosevelts Good Fellows
Pittsburg April 2 M E Ingalls chairman of the Hie Four Railroad system arrived for the Pittsburg Tariff Club banquet tomorrow night. He said the Roosevelt Harriman controversy is a thing of the past and both men are good fellows. He warned State Legislatures on cent fares but noted progress moving smoothly.
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M. E Ingalls
Hie Four Railroad System
Pittsburg Tariff Club
Ingalla
Roosevelt
H. H. Harriman
Jerome suspends clerk over poker chips missing
Special to The Washington New York April 25 pressure builds as District Attorney Jerome suspends confidential clerk Odalah Sanger pending an investigation into charges raised by chief clerk John Anneberry. Chips vanished from Henneberry’s room amid long running disputes with Broadway gamblers tied to past Dowling law actions.
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New York
Oadalah Sanger
Jerome
John Anneberry Sanger
Henneberry
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Body found in Passaic River in Newark man likely suicided
The body of a man about forty, believed to be Thomas Banache of Harrison, was recovered from the Passaic River in Newark. A memorandum book and a Paintors, Decorators, and Paper Hangers Union membership card were found with the clothing, along with two letters suggesting the motive. Police recall a sighting of two men jumping from the Clay Street bridges about three months ago.
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Painters, Decorators, and Paper Hangers’ Union
Sixth Street
Washington, DC
Mra & L
President Hoover and Idaho Prosecutor Discuss Timber Fraud
President Hoosevelt yesterday conferred with District Attorney Hutch of Idaho in Washington over alleged timber fraud indictments. Mr Ruick plans to return home today and declined to comment on the talks. A returning American woman recounts life in Bluefelds, a center of revolutions, with many photographs to follow in Sunday Post.
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Must wed or pay fine ordinance aims at Omaha singles
Special to The Washington Pus Omaha Nebr April 25 old maids and old bachelors must marry within sixty days or face a heavy fine. Mayor Jim Dahlman approves the plan and will sign the ordinance. The rule covers single persons aged 25 to 45 of normal condition with widows and widowers exempted. The measure applies to both men and women with no excuses allowed. Council majority favors the bill and Dahlman plans swift action.
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Pus
Omaha
Nebr
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Dahlman
Gen H B Guss Dead Civil War General Passes at 82
Gen Henry R Guss aged eighty two longtime Ninety Seventh Pennsylvania Regiment commander died at his Westchester home today He was mentioned as a pension commissioner candidate during Cleveland II term in 1890s Cincinnati Ohio April 25 Avery a noted theatrical figure died unexpectedly from heart trouble at his home He was sixty and associated with Heuck and Fennessey in operating the Heuck Peoples and Lyceum theaters.
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Henry R. Gusg
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