Foraker Attacks Taft on Hepburn Rate Law Debate
Senator Foraker argues Taft loses ground in Ohio amid debates over the Hepburn rate bill and Elkins law, claiming amendments and enforcement questions weaken rate regulation. He cites Senate proceedings, railroad support for Hepburn, and a friction with President Roosevelt in ongoing presidential discussions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
Ohio
Senate Commission
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Elkins
Statesman Defends Senate Record on Key Issues
In a candid speech the senator says he opposed joint Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona to hear Arizona, opposed the Brownsville matter to aid discharged soldiers, and opposed the rate bill to curb unconstitutional railroad regulation. He denies personal attacks on the President and cites harmony with the administration on other matters.
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Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Brownsville
Statehood
Arizony
Sriminala
Chanor
United States Army
Nowlee
Brea
Taft Pleases Critics As Roosevelts Views Clash
Reports from Columbus and Provincetown show War Secretary Taft favored by some critics for conservatism. Editors praise Taft while rails at Roosevelt, with debates over federal licensing for interstate corporations and national incorporation. Observers see signs Taft could bolster his presidential chances amid GOP opposition to the President.
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Taft
Columbus
Olde
Roosevelt
Provincetown
Masa
The
New York Sun
Naosevgit
Philadelphia Palette Ledger
America
Ohio
Tattschlut
Quita Unusua
Vinna
Raft
James
Garfield
Interior
Congress
Supreme Court
Sfuch & Plan
Taft Arrives in Kentucky for Elmendorf Visit
Secretary of War William Howard Taft arrived in Lexington by private car from Cincinnati with his secretary and two reporters. He, accompanied by Mrs Berryman and James Haggin, will tour Elmendorf Farm and view thoroughbred horses before a public reception at the Phoenix Hotel and a Woodland Park address.
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Lexington
Willem I
Taft
Cincinnati
City
Mulra Station
Toy
Charles H. Berryman
Carkages
Elmendorf Farm
James 2. Haggin
Mre
Berryman
Garfel
St. Low
Elmendorf
Phoenix Hotel
Woodland Park
Dancer in Roosevelt Sees Peril in His Speech
Paris journals show great interest in Taft and Roosevelt addresses. In Provincetown and Columbus, the press debates Roosevelt's central control and warnings of demagogic socialization. Opinion fears overshoot and demagoguery, noting potential harm to American spirit and markets.
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Paris
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Man of color attempts suicide twice at Boldiers Ground
Thomas Johnson, a laborer aged Mitty years, resident at 1 Barry Place Northwest, tried hanging himself with suspenders and later struck his head against stones after seeing a green eyed monster during delirium tremens. Inmates intervened, he was taken to Freedmans Hospital then Washington Asylum. condition not serious.
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Thomas Johnson
Mitty
Barry Place
Boldiers
Hero Ground
Tohnnon
Himaele
Johnson
Freedman's Hospital
Washington Asylum
Hopeful for Mrs Taft as Secretary Says Illness Exaggerated
Henry Taft released a statement on his mother Louisa K Taft in Millbury Massachusetts noting earlier press reports over her four week illness were exaggerated and she is not in immediate danger. He said she is doing well and the family hopes for recovery with full updates from the War Department.
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Millbury
Mass
Henry Taft
Louisa K. Taft
War Department
Taft
Tragic Park County Death From Railroad Train
Police recovered the body of Edward Crogan, twenty one, killed instantly in Park County Montana. He formerly lived in the city and was a son of Willan Crogan of the Government Printing Office. The body will likely be brought here for burial. A brother was killed in a similar manner years ago.
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Park County
Mont
Edward Crogxan
Beng
Croggan
Willan Crogain
Brother
Fire damages Sumner Place stable. two horses burned
Shortly after 1 a.m. a slight fire broke out at 726 Sumner Place in EF Droop’s stable. William Thompson, colored, was burned while rescuing horses as smoke poured into his room. The stable and ties are owed by EF Droop of 465 Harvard Street NW.
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F. Droop
Sumner Place
William Thompson
Thompson
EF. Droop
Harvard Street
Friends of Pumps to Meet Discussing Public Wells
The District of Columbia Protective Association will gather tomorrow evening at the American Home Life Insurance Company at Fifth and G streets northeast. Speakers include J. S. Tharin of Alabama J. W. Mieh and J. J. Moore. The group opposes the Commissioners plans to close public wells.
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District of Columbia Protective Association
American Home Life Insurance Company
Fifth and
G Streets Northest
J. S. ‘Tharin
Alabama
J. ‘W. Mieh
J. Moore
Veteran Clerk's Funeral for Martin Gannon
Funeral services for Martin Gannon who died Monday at his residence 3910 N Atrent were held yesterday morning at his home followed by a requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St Matthew's Church. He was seventy two and long employed in the Surgeon General's office in the War Department. Survived by a wife and two daughters.
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Martin Gannon
Fiance Aiding Baron Chooses Love Over Duty In Arrest Plot
New York reports Baron Caron Christian von Mots, loved by two women, will choose romance over family when negotiations with Mrs. Onite Conard to secure his release proceed. Mrs. Conard meets with Mrs. Russell to drop civil and criminal suits, while the baron plans to stay with his love and patch things up with his mother if possible.
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Westington
New York
Caron Christian Fon Mots
Ludlow
Interarts
Grigon
Onite Conard
Conard
Marcum Denalaon Russell
Rust
Mars
Conrad
Attak
Kira
Conray
Russell
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Mia
Conant
Bequest to Dr Annie Marchant Ties to Shrewsbury Will
Albert D. Shrewsbury of Washington left half his estate to his widow Annie Shrewsbury and half to Annie W Marchant of Baltimore for her untiring care during illness. The International Trust Company named executor. Part of the estate is held in life insurance. The will states the widow receives half with a maximum of 240 annually and Dr Marchant may receive the remainder. The illness was deemed incurable by other physicians.
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Famingon Hox
Baltimore
Mid
Annie W. Marchant
Albert D. Shrewsbury
Norfolk
Shrewsbury
Annie
Washington, D. C
Balanes
Marchant
Fight Police Appointments in San Francisco Board
Mayor Taylor announces new police commissioners Joseph A. Leggett Charis A. Swigart and Hugo D. Kell to fill vacancies from removals of Finn Walden and Moore over charges tied to Chief Dinan. A D Cutler to join the board and Hagarty vacancy to be filled, as officers resist removals and claim court authority.
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San Francisco
Taylor Tolday
Joseph A. Leggett
Charis A. Swaigart
Hugo D. Kell
Thomesg F. Finn
A. N. Walden
John L. Moore
Dinan
Afice
A.D. Cutler
Metropolitan Trust Company
Wiliam R. Hagarty
Finn, Wallen
Moors
Othin
Rescued From New York Mob At Recreation Pier
A 35 year old man was rescued from a mob at Recreation Pier near Hast Third Street Friday night after allegedly assaulting a ten year old girl. Witnesses saw him take the child on his lap and bystander inquiries led to a crowd shouting to throw him into the river. Police intervened and he was detained until bail set at 3000 for trial at Essex Market Police Court.
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Spesla
Tae
Union Market
Watah
Essex Market
Strike Fight A Siege Over Telegraphers Strike
Special to The Washtonion Post from New York reports a protracted telegraphers strike with both sides claiming gains. Western Union and Postal officials push for a quick end while unions seek arbitration and wage improvements. Reports of protests, attempted court actions, and scattered work resumption across multiple cities are noted, with legal questions on mailing telegrams clarified by US Attorney Bass.
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Washtonion Post
New York
Western Union Company
Statr
Western Union
Thomas Pearson
Order of Railroad Telegraphera
Manhattan
East Fourth Street
United States
Sega
Rnswell
Chicago
Postal Telegraph Companies
Organdad
Telegraphers’ Union
Telegraphers' Union
Buffalo
Lyman M. Bass
Westonn Union
Postal Telegraph Companion
Los Angeles
Del
Andfork
Ariz
Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Ottawa
Ontario
Fort Wiliam
Mownram
Onto
New England
Norteeast
Gulf
Portal
Young Tyler Reterna Plans Elopement in Richmond
Richmond youth Tyler Reterna and Mitta Duvall eloped from their hometown with intent to marry in the city. The father alerted police, Tyler was stopped before obtaining a license, and he stated he would attempt another elopement.
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Tyler
Richmond
Tut
Wellford
Phils City
Elea Alna Duvall
Fin
Mitta Duvall
Hichtiand
Tyter
School for hotel chefs plans at Chicago auditorium
Plans for a national institution to educate hotel chefs and staff are underway by the International Stewards Association in Chicago at the Auditorium. The goal is to establish a college to train chefs scientifically so graduates can immediately run hotel kitchens.
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International Stewards? Association
Chicago Auditorium
Chicago
International Stewards’ Association
Seasion
Switch Board Tampered With at Western Union Office
Telegraph operator Bragdon ordered to leave town by about twenty railroad telegraphers after the switchboard tampering. A crowd gathered around the building and security dispersed the scene. Bragdon remained at his post as boards were disarranged by outside men and the company offered a $100 reward for identifying the perpetrator.
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Washington Post
Bull
Western Union
Bragdon
Bia
L J Maxwell
Ritamond
Brinkley
Strike Order To 100 Men At Langley Contracts
A strike is expected at 7 oclock by 100 union building mechanics employed by Langley who oversees work on over 60 residences. The grievance committee failed to win concessions after weeks of conferences. About 200 workers under Gregor remain at work while Langley pushes for open shop.
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Langley
Building Trades
McGregor
Europs
Tatter
Hughes appeal for protection of New York strikebreakers
Hughes refused aid as ninety New York State workers said they were flown to Duluth Minnesota by a man posing as a United States Steel agent. They were forced to act as strikebreakers in iron mines. The governor of New York asserts Minnesota has no jurisdiction and advises legal action locally.
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New York Stock Exchange
Attany
N. x
Hughes
New York State
Duluth
Mion
United Stazen Steel Corporation
New York
Minnesota
Pugh Defends Cross Examination In Court Inquiry
Andrew D Taylor accused Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh of discourtsey during cross examination at the Polusemen Pletcher and Cuninane trial. Pugh denied improper conduct, saying he asked routine questions. District Commissioner West deferred comment pending a report from Corporation Counsel Thomas.
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Andrew D Taylor
War Department
Pugh
Polusemen Pletcher
Cuninane
Thomas
Taylor
Minty
Pork
West Eald Las Evens
Capital Heat Dims Public Spirits as Rain Brings Relief
City residents endured a blistering summer day with asphalt melting and crowds grimacing under oppressive heat. Thermometer readings peaked around a high near 95 degrees before late afternoon showers offered relief.
Norfolk Steamboat Norfolk Trapped on Potomac Sand Bar
The steamer Norfolk, stranded on a Potomac River sand bar opposite Riverside about four o'clock Tuesday morning, remained stuck as tugboats and Merritt Wrecking Company workers moved to float her. Officials hoped for a nighttime float and return to Washington, with crew onboard and provisions delivered from the Newport News.
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Norfolk
Potomac River
Riverside
Washington
Tuga
Norfolk and Washington ‘ Steamboat Company
Merritt Wrecking Company
Orelock
Steamboat Company
D. J. Callahan
Rand
Newport News
Weather Conditions and Tide Report Fragment
Fragmentary weather data lists temperatures and humidity with times and locations. Mentions cities such as Texas and Virginia and includes a Tide Table with high and low tides and river bulletin notes for Washington, D C area.
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Torwelye Hoare
Win
Alberiite
Itis
Amaplic
Riamerck
Berton
Bonale
Eetceas
Croetnaatt
Enesene
Faeau
Orieaan
Sevegteleni
Bon Hees
M. Lowis
Washington
Tarpete Fey
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Wall Street
Kentucky
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Journal Des Debate
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St. Matthew's Church
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Will
Mel
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Mrs. Conard Handsame
Cassidy Mining
Philadelphia
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Fortune
Doctor
D. Shrewsbury
San Francisco Commissionera
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Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Strikabrentcara
Lansburgh &Bro
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A.D. Taylor
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Burchell
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