Storer Reveals Roosevelt Letters on Ireland Cardinal Plan
Former U S ambassador Bellamy Storer publishes correspondence with President Roosevelt and Mrs Storer alleging the President discussed Archbishop Ireland as a potential cardinal. He cites letters showing Roosevelt’s warmth toward Ireland and notes he was dismissed from Vienna after exposure of private papers. The controversy touches Taft, Vatican relations, and other Catholic advocacy in politics.
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Diplomatic Controversy Letter Expresses Indignation and Scandal
A formal communication condemns an improper letter by the ambassador's wife and the Vatican intrigue allegations. The envoy warns that continued indiscretion risks Bellamy's resignation and broader damage to the U S diplomatic service and government.
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Diplomatia
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Vatican Ties Debated in Roosevelt Era Letters
Cabinet and senators claim intimate ties between the White House and the Vatican since the Manila Bay battle. Roosevelt’s correspondence with Storer reveals interest in Catholic church matters in the United States and Madrid postings, with archbishop Ireland discussed as a potential cardinal and implications for U.S. policy in the Philippines and Rome. The letters, sought for return, show concerns over church appointments and political leverage during McKinley and Roosevelt administrations.
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Woman shoots former senator in hotel room in Washington
Anna M Bradley of Salt Lake City admits firing one shot at former United States Senator Arthur Brown in his Raleigh Hotel room. She says he refused to marry her after arriving in Washington to pursue him, claiming she acted after being urged to do the right thing. Brown wounded in abdomen and hand, condition hopeful after operation. Bradley detained at police station.
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Europe, Congo Crisis Test of Anglo French Bond
A London dispatch notes Europe faces a first serious test of Anglo French entente over Congo Free State. Britain may intervene for natives. Germany and Belgium accused of harsh acts. The piece criticizes white men’s treatment of black women and urges restraint, while noting rising African discontent and fears of white rule.
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Transvaal Asiatic Law Amendment Ordinance Veto
The article notes European rulers denying Africa to Islam and describes British policy in the Transvaal amid tensions with Indian immigrants. It compares the situation to Roosevelt's actions in California against anti Japanese measures and mentions the veto by the home government against the Asiatic law amendment ordinance.
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Foraker Denies Presidential Candidacy
Senator Foraker said there are 100000000 people in the country and that he has never hinted at being a Presidential candidate. He called the presidency not an office to seek, urged that nominees arise from public sentiment, and stated he is not thinking of becoming a candidate.
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WINS PRAISE OF KASSERINE
Mrs Burgess wife of Prof Burgess of Columbia University earns praise from the Empress during informal talk at Wilhelmshohe Berlin. She describes spending summers in Europe copying artworks in Continental galleries to enrich her American collection and stimulate interest among American students unable to travel. The Empress calls her the beautiful philanthropie present.
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Pittsburg Mob Seizes Hair Cutter Amid Lynching Fear
Michael Ekorovik of Homestead Pennsylvania attacked seventeen year old Bane Story in her home in Pittsburg. He grabbed her by the hair and severed much of it with a razor. An infuriated mob formed, but police arrived before any lynching. Ekorovik, rumored as a police spy, appeared insane and did not kill the girl.
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May Cut Petroleum Duty In Italy To Boost Gasoline Imports
Rome reports ongoing talks with Russia on a commercial treaty. Italy plans to cut the petroleum duty by half from 960 to 480 per 100 kilograms of 125 liters, a move expected to boost American petroleum exports as automobile use grows.
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Eight Hour Law Case to Go to Supreme Court
The Sheridan Kirk Company, convicted of employing workers over eight hours daily on a government dam contract near Cincinnati, moves for a new trial and plans to seek a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court, arguing Congress lacked constitutional power to enact the law.
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Lawrence U President Corrects Gift Board Ties
President Samuel Plants of Lawrence University states that John D Rockefeller has no connection with the General Education Board and warns that accepting such a contribution could compromise academic freedom. He notes Rockefeller neither attends meetings nor influences fund distribution.
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Wits Revels at Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington
President and guests including Roosevelt associates and diplomats attend the Gridiron Club dinner at the Willard in Washington. The event features mock satire on politics and spelling reform, with the gridiron theme dictating menu and entertainments as journalists and lawmakers mingle through the night.
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