Roosevelt Under Fire In New York Press Rumors Rise
Washington Post special report notes Theodore Roosevelt faces widespread criticism in New York papers as his possible 1912 renomination looms. The piece cites cartoons and editorials portraying him as a political figure under scrutiny, with questions about his role in Taft administration, GOP power, and potential candidacy. It references major papers and a rhetorical probe into his future strategy and popularity.
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Gotham
Roosevelt
Couonel
Taft
Republican Organization of
New York
Ohio
Roosevelt Readies Comeback Talk Shapes 1912 Battle
The piece recounts Roosevelt's unchanged impulsiveness and readiness to challenge Taft and the "old guard" over 1912 nomination hopes. It notes Loeb's counsel, Taft's letter to Griscom, and Ward's warning that Roosevelt could save the party, urging readers to judge the leverage in Oyster Bay.
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Sherman
State Committee
Old Guard
Taft
Roosevelt
Guard
New York
Lloyd C. Griscom
New York County Committee
Italy
T. K
Oyster Bay
Loeb
Griscom
Soosevelt
Qld Guard
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Wiliam L. Ward
Reputiican National
Ward
Bill” Ward
Old New York
Taft Returns to Beverly for Commemorative Visit
President Taft and Mrs Taft traveled from Dublin New Hampshire to Beverly Massachusetts by auto in a scenic 1500 foot drop. They planted a rock maple and a British ambassador tree to mark the stop near the valley. The party joined a Unitarian service in Dublin with Rev Josiah Seward and no political talks occurred.
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Beverly
Mass
Dublin
New Hampshire Hills
Taft
Concord
Paul Reveret
Att
Helen Taft
Lewis More
Archibald Butt
Dubln
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Bryce
Unitarian Church
Gov
Quinby
Leighton
Josiah Seward
Keene
N. H
America
Gov. Quinby
Fort for Commerce Court
Newark Aug 28 Gov Franklin Fort’s friends in Newark believe Taft will name him to the bench of the new commercial court to handle issues arising under the Aldrich Payne tariff law He was entertained at luncheon by President Taft at Beverly a few days ago.
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Governo
Newark
N. J
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Taft Defends Tariff and Legislative Record
Taft's letter argues Republican success in reducing tariffs through the Payne bill, expanding executive powers, creating a tariff commission, and boosting revenue. It cites rate changes, the Philippines trade, interstate commerce reforms, postal savings banks, labor protections, conservation, rivers and harbors funding, and a push for government economy. The document promotes continued Republican majorities to fulfill remaining pledges and prompts education of voters ahead of elections.
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Tariff Commission
Commission
Philippines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lsst
Des Moines
Interstate Commerce Railway Company
House
Senate
Postal Savings Banks
Postal Savings Bank
Sitilar
House of
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Democras
Republican Party
Bureau of Mines
Department of Agriculture
Congressional
Roosevelt
Alaska
Democrats
Bil
Army Engineers
New Mexico
Arizona
Congressional Committees
Repubican Congress
Post Office Department
Minoriiy J
National Bureau of Health
Republican Congress
Bureau of Health
Servants act as pallbearers for Zabriskie funeral
Newport August 26 pallbearers were longtime servants of Mrs. Sarah Titus Zabriskie of New York. George Williams served 22 years, Fred Harry 17, Charles Webb and Benjamin Gil 15 each, William Harry and Henry May about 10 years. The service was at St Johns Church with Rev. Beattie, Rev. Burt, and Rev. Dr. Houghton officiating.
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Newport
R. I
Sarah Titus Zabriskie
New York
George Williams
St. John’s Church
Roosevelt's crooks remark stirs British press debate
London reports on Col. Roosevelt's vow to hunt crooks from the party and how Birmingham Post reads the term as possibly harsher than mere slang. Editorials weigh the meaning, potential insult to Roosevelt’s rivals, and the risk to Republican votes if foes prove formidable. The Telegraph quotes Roosevelt's Denver and Osawatomie speeches, outlining Wall Street bears planning a market campaign.
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Washington Post
London
Birmingham Post
Col. Roosevelt
Old Guard
New York
Roosevelt
Creoka
Daily Telegraph
Denver
Osawatomie
Wall Street
Sanders Declines To Be United States Senator
New Orleans August 2 Gov J C Sanders of Louisiana states he will decline to qualify as United States senator to fill the late Samuel D McEner term He did not deny reports Judge J R Thornton of Rapides parish might be appointed He says he acts to serve the World's Panama Exposition planned for 1915 by keeping the governorship He will seek the Senate in the Democratic primaries in 1917.
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New Orleans
J. ¥. Sanders
Louisiana
United States
Samuel D. McEner
J. R. Thornton
Rapides Parish
United States Senate
Vatican's Reply in Spain Clarifies Holy See Attitude
In San Sebastian on August 28 Spanish foreign minister Garcia Prietro received the Vatican's reply to Spain's note over the Holy See dispute. Cardinal Merry del Val, papal secretary of state, limited remarks to cabinet conduct in Madrid during negotiations over religious congregations and justified the Holy See's stance. Prietro will present the reply to a cabinet council.
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Merry del Val
Holy See
San Sebastian
Garcia Prietro
Vatican
Spain
Marquis de Ojeda
Canalejas
Merry del’ Val
Madrid
Japan recalls consul as recall possible
Manila Aug 28 M Iwaya Japanese consul here has been called to Tokyo. American government hinted his continuation unsatisfactory due to political activity and ties with Filipino irreconcilables. Confirmation unavailable. Secretary of War Dickinson reportedly complained about the consul’s conduct.
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Wannington
Manila
M. Iwaya
Tokyo
Japan
Warl Dickinson
Itgwas
How to Make Farms New in New York Rehabilitation Bulletin
Bulletin issued under Secretary James Wilson outlines rehabilitation of abandoned farms across southern and central New York. It details region scope, causes of abandonment, and steps like tillage liming humus addition with buckwheat rye and clover rotations, plus farm system options such as dairying and fruit growing backed by ready money crops like potatoes.
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New York
James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Chautauqua County
Cattaraugus, Allegany
Steuben
Erie, Wyoming, Livingstone
Yates Counties
Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins
Tioga
Cortland
Broome
Chenango
Otsego
Madison
Schoharie
Albany
Congress
Wilson
Gso J
Ifap
Myen
Bailey Sees Victory Chides Doubting Brethren
Senator Batley of Texas voices confidence that Democrats will win the House in November and lift the party nationally. He says he has met voters from Timots Ohio Indiana and Kentucky and believes a good majority will prevail. He argues a Democratic majority could govern well and strengthen the party’s national prospects in 1912.
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Sanguine
Congress
Joseph W. Batley
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Forts in New States Report Urges Major Army Realignment
Brig. Gen. Earl D. Thomas urges abandoning Fort Apache Arizona and Fort Wingate New Mexico while recommending a new regimental cavalry post near Albuquerque. He cites isolation and supply difficulties at Apache but notes strategic value for southeastern Arizona and the need to bolster Hua chuca with more troops.
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Arizona
New Mexico
War Department
Earl D. Thomas
Department of the Colorado
Fort Apache
Ariz
Thomas
Fort Huachucha
Fort Wingate
N. Mex
Albuquerque
N Mex
Montenegro Proclaims Itself a Kingdom Under King Nicholas I
Aug 28 Cettinje Montenegro today was formally elevated to a kingdom with King Nicholas I as ruler. Parliament in the palace heard Te Deum as deputations from Montenegro Daimania Albania Old Serbia and Italy marched by in national dress. The king pledged cultural advancement as the new government buildings were dedicated.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Nicholas I
Daimania
Albania
Old Serbia
Italy
Nicholas
Middies Return From Long Summer Cruise To Annapolis
The three battleships Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts carrying midshipmen from a summer cruise to Plymouth Marseille and other ports arrived at Annapolis. Most cadets return on leave Monday with liberty up to October 1 but many will lose days for excess demerits.
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Annapolis
Washington Post
Plymouth
Marseilles
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
George R Clark
Daily Diet Hints From a Food Specialist
Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove dust and germs. Run vegetables under running water or use a vegetable washer for best results. Boiling destroys germs but reduces mineral elements in greens and fruits. Apples and peaches should be washed too. overall washing brings benefits.
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WM. H. Taft
William B. McKinley
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