Rise in protest over presidential pick for Cincinnati customs post
Buckeye Republicans push back against President Roosevelt's plan to nominate a negro surveyor of customs in Cincinnati. They warn any such move would cripple support against the Foraker-Dick faction in Ohio. Barber William Haley of Portsmouth seeks the post, backed by Rep Henry T. Bannon, while other African American candidates like Robert J. Harlan also apply.
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Foraker-Dick Organization
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Ohio
Mernnali
Foraker-Dick
Harry M Daugherty
Calumbus
Burton
Foraker
Cincinnati
Daughtertr
Burter
Taft
Wiliam Haley
Ohi
Haley
Henry T Bunnon
Hag
Barlan
War Department
McKinley
Colored man urged for Cleveland customs post
Cleveland residents push for H F Eubanks ex Representative and Weddell House owner to be named collector of customs in Cleveland succeeding Charles W Leach. Roosevelt pressed to cancel Tyler appointment and consider a colored nominee amid Cincinnati opposition. Obscure Columbus talks linked to state politics and a push for George W Haver as Cincinnati’s pick.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
Cimcrist
Ralyk W. Tyler
Roosevelt
Charles W. Leach
H. F. Eubanks
Weddell House
Cincinnati
Kubanks
Columbus
Tyler
Cncinnati
George W. Haver
Wants cotton tax refunded bill introduced by Representative Heffin
Representative Heffin of Alabama introduced a bill to dispose of proceeds from cotton taxes of 1862 1864 and 1866 alleged to violate the U S Constitution. The measure allows a twelve month window for claims with proof in the Court of Claims and distributes any remaining funds to states for road building and maintenance.
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Heffin
Alabama
United States
Court of Claims
Warns of flu risk amid bad weather and cold season
The piece urges caution as grip and illness rise with severe weather. It advises avoiding exposure in open cars and draughty theaters, and recommends wearing a warm coat and carrying a bottle of Seventy-seven to stay well.
Taft as Daily Capitol Visitor Sparks Cabinet Debate
Secretary of War Taft was a frequent presence in the Senate chamber, prompting talk of changing norms as Presidents advisers attend daily sessions. The piece notes calls for Cabinet members to sit in the Senate and answer questions, and covers routine items from the Indian appropriation bill to seed distributions and a Passaic River drawbridge bill.
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Taft
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Ohio
Booker T
Sam Frank
Culberson
Texas
New York
Vera Crug
Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
Jis Socular
Joe Bailey
Curtis
Kansas
House
Favorable to Land Exchange in Taft Security Plan
The House Public Lands committee reported favorably on a bill authorizing a land exchange between private holdings in military reservations and lands outside the reservations. The War Department would take title to the reservation land, while the settler would receive equal land outside. The measure affects twenty thousand acres and was urged by Secretary Taft.
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House
Taft
House Committee On Public Lands
War Department
Seeks Vice Presidency Circular Promoter Tebault Circulation
A Port of Pasagoula dated 1907 circular signed by Brisbane Martin promotes William Jennings Bryan as Democratic presidential candidate and Tebault as vice president. It lauds Tebault as a loyal Democrat and Shakespearean scholar while praising Martin’s elocutionary claims, with no periodical issuance noted.
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W. G. Tebault
Pascagoula
Scranton
P. O
Miss
Asana
National Democracy
Washington
Brisbane Martin
William Jennings Bryan
William Gartley Tebault
Martin
Yebault
Worth
South
Congressman Flack Dead in Malone After Long Illness
Representative William H. Flack of the St. Lawrence Franklin Clinton and Essex district died at his Malone home after a long illness. He was serving his second term and had recently attracted notice on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries committee. Flack, born in Franklin County, rose from Malone trustee to congressman, leaving a widow and two children. A funeral committee was appointed by Speaker as required by House resolutions.
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Los Angeles
Capitol
Washington
Flint
Information Bureau
Long Island
United Stated
Congressi
Cocks House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Malone
William H. Flack
St. Lawrence
Franklin, Clinton
Essex
Flack
St. Ross Falls
Pranklin County
Knapp
New York
William S H. Flack
N. Y
Messrs
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Littsner
Deaper
Driscoll
Fassett
Dwight
Ryan
Fitzgerald
Goulden
Grosvenor
Ohi
Wisconsin
Watson
Indiana
Vowel
New Jersey
Reynolds
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Fiack
Frankin County
William
Orem
Daniel
Senator Perkins Hosts Dinner for California Delegation
Senator George C. Perkins hosted a dinner at the Metropolitan Club honoring the California delegation. Attendees included Vice President Fairbanks, Secretary Shaw, and numerous Senators and Representatives from California, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii, along with other notable guests.
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Metropolitan Club
California
George C. Perkins
Fairbanks
Shaw
Flint
Newlands
Carter
Scott
Nixon
Warren
Fulton
Mulkey
Piles
Needham
Kahn
Smith
Knowland
McKinlay
Englebright
McCreary
Pennsylvania
Lorin A. Thurston
F. M.hateh
Metcalf Approves Increase for Navy Yard Workers
Boston February 2 telegram from Washington states the Increased Wage schedule for Charleston Navy Yard workers has been approved by Secretary Metcalf. New rates take effect February 1 with every man receiving at least 1 cent more per day and about nine hundred getting 4 cents or more.
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Metcalf
Boston
Mass
Charleston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Charcoal Lozenges Promise Stomach Purity and Gas Relief
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a powerful purifier for the stomach and blood. It claims gas absorption, relief from belching, sour rises, and bad breath, with improved appetite and complexion. The pitch offers free samples and urges readers to request a box from F. A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshail
Cuban Rural Guard Reorganization Approved by President
Havana reports Secretary Taft confirms President Roosevelt approves expanding the Cuban rural guard from 6,000 to 10,000 men. Gov Magoon expects a three to six month recruitment push with a rigorous selection to form a picked force, while artillery is planned to rise to 300 men. A rush for commissions is anticipated as politicians foresee rapid developments.
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Havana
Magoon
Taft
Osevelt
J. Franklin Bell
United States
Cuba
Britain Not Required to Aid Japan Under Far East Treaty
Officials discuss whether the treaty would compel Great Britain to support Japan if Germany is allied and the crisis shifts to the far East. Negotiators agree Britain likely not bound, paralleling a California local issue. No official ruling has been made yet.
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Germany
Far East
Great Britain
Japan
Omcial
San Francisco
California
Japanese Peer Views on San Francisco School Question
Baron Kantaro Kaneko, a Japanese House of Peers envoy, comments that the San Francisco school issue is a local matter not reflecting American public opinion. He lauds President Roosevelt's message as strong, notes American goodwill, regrets harm to innocent children, and emphasizes Japan’s friendship with America and trust in U.S. justice.
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Baron Kantaro Kaneko
Japanese House of Peers
America
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Washington
Japan
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
United States
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Ticket News Company
Germany
Russia
England
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Far East
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Panama Canal
Taggeblast
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Poland
National Zeitung
Spain
Frisco Mayor Plans Washington Trip On Japanese School Issue
Frisco mayor Schmitz secured consent from Assistant District Attorney Francia J. Heney to join a Washington conference with Federal officers on the Japanese school controversy. Also approved were District Attorney Langdon Superior Judge Dunne and a board of education delegation. The party leaves tomorrow and includes Lawrence Walsh Thomas Boyle David Olver Aaron Altman Roncovieri and John Williams.
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San Francisco
Board of Education
Washington
Schmitz
Francia J. Heney
Langdon
Dunne
Lawrence F. Walsh
Thomas Boyle
David Olver, Jr
Aaron Altman
Roncovieri
John ‘Tt. Williams
Japs Bolt Flag Drill in Denver Schools
Japanese pupils in Denver public schools display open hatred for the American flag during a flag drill. The incident, reported in The Washington Post, highlights rising anti American sentiment among local Japanese students in Denver, Colorado, dated February 2.
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Denver
Washington
Colo
Japanese Students Refuse Flag Drill Across California Schools
Two Japanese boys at Corona School refused flag drills, joining over fifty Japanese students in grammar and high schools who declined participation. Teachers reported sullen replies from students, signaling broader tensions as U.S.-Japan disputes trigger international stock and political commentary in Berlin press about potential conflicts and reactions at home.
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United States
Corona School
Soldier at Columbus Army Post Faces Transfer Over Catholic Service Order
The War Department ruled Sergt. Lynch was wrong to refuse Roman Catholic service orders and will lose his chevron, transfer to Company E, Fourth Infantry at Fort Thomas. The court martial charges could not be sustained and Lieut Col Glenn was deemed wrong in issuing the order. Barracks discontent grew as soldiers faced marching to the church, a modified order seen as unprecedented. Capt Cabaniss said the modified order would be enforced tomorrow before his departure for San Antonio to defend Maj. Penrose.
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Treb
War Department
Sergt
Lynch
Columbus Army Post
Glenn
Fourth Infantry
Fort Thomas
Cabaniss
Gol Glenn
San Antonio
Tex
Maj
Penrose
New Cadet Officers Chosen At Annapolis Brigade
Midshipman Richard Galloway is expected to become cadet commander of the brigade of midshipmen at Annapolis. Samuel L. Henderson and Edger A. Ewing are slated as cadet lieutenant commanders over the two battalions, with several other senior posts to be filled due to upcoming graduations. Peary the Arctic explorer was guest of honor at a Letos Club dinner in New York.
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Washington Post
Abnapolis
Richard Galloway
Alfred M. Cohen
Samuel L. Henderson
Imboden
Ark
Edger A Ewing
Chicago
Leutenant
Herbert L. Spencer
Landius R. Hyatt
Galloway
Trent
Charles D. Galloway
Peary
New York
Robert &. Peary
Arctic Explorer
Letos Club
Methodist Grace M E Church to-night service and talk
Grace M E Church at Ninth and F Northwest hosts a special service at 730 PM with Rev Henry N Couden, the blind House of Representatives chaplain, and Dr George W Coons of Worcester Mass. Choir will offer special selections and hymns. Morning service at 11. Everyone welcome.
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F Streets
Henry N Couden
House of Representatives
Will Apeak
Grace M. E
George W. Coons
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