Taft Holds Fitness Test for Negro Officeholders in North
The inaugural Taft address is shown to friends, asserting that members of the colored race may hold public office in northern communities if capable. The draft emphasizes qualifications and avoids emboldening federal appointments, signaling cautious stance amid opposition.
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Crim
Taft
Washington
Fusevelt
Rte
Pdera
Mc Tafts
Esperly
Cw Pvelopmen
Mcall to Be President Amid Youth Commission Confusion
A fragmented report describes MCALL seeking presidency amid a youth group confusion. Several named figures struggle with duties, while a committee and local officials attempt to align the candidate with the position and responsibilities.
Plans for Old-Age Pensions and Savings Details
A fragmented report outlines proposals to replace a prior pension system with an old age plan. It mentions savings, eligibility ages, interest, and deposits, noting how households might contribute and what sums could be owed or required.
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Thanshregan Net
Donald
Illinois Election Vote Shifts Raise Dark Horse Fears
In Illinois a shift in contest outlook triggers concern over a possible dark horse movement. Key figures including Fouts and Shurtleff are noted, with speculation about vote loyalty and implications for the general election. The joint session proceeds amid uncertain results and party dynamics.
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Dalin
Ko Fass Iv Striger
Shurtlett
James
Sherman
Vanderbilts take private control of horse show association
An official statement from Cornelius Vees, president of the National Horse Show Association, asserts that Alfred G Vanderbilt has gained control and will run affairs as a private investment. The annual horse show will proceed as usual under this new arrangement, ending ongoing doubts about its future management.
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Vork Tech
Cornelius Viees
Alfred G Vandet
Will Rafter
Officers Honored at White House Reception
The President hosted an evening reception with guests including Mrs. Straus, Gen. J. Franklin Bell and his wife, Mrs. Bell. Daughters Mrs. Longworth and Mrs. Roosevelt appeared in white satin gowns as debutantes and socialites from many embassies and political circles filled the rooms in gowns of satin, brocade, and lace. The event showcased a parade of prominent figures from government, diplomacy, and society.
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Ethel Roosevelt
Longworth
Count de Chambrun
Mra Satterlee
Charles McCawley
WU 8S Grant
Root
John Reyburn
Mrs Schaffer
Notable Guests List for White House Reception
A long list of high profile attendees at a White House reception appears, naming numerous officials and dignitaries including the Vice President and many cabinet members, military leaders, and Supreme Court justices. The roster features Mrs and Mr combinations for each guest, illustrating the event's prominence and breadth of invitees.
Elegant Attire Graces Society Gathering At Evening Event
Ladies in embroidered gowns and satin ensembles stood out among the fashionable attendees. Mrs Overman wore crepe with pale blue embroidery, while Miss Corey Williams appeared in pale blue satin with silver work. Others included Mrs Hopkins in black, Mrs Holt in pink chiffon, Mrs Caples in white lace, Mrs Hil in pastel blue, Miss Lamport in Albany black, and Mrs Sylvester in gray satin.
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Wood
Gen Wood
White House
Black
Ile
Wadsworth
Maj. Wadsworth
Potter Ale
Commne Robinson
William Sheffield
Douglas Robingev
New York
Christine Thoosevelt
John W. Timmons
Justice Harlan
Miss Harlan
Ruth Harlan
Hf Luce
Genard
Robert J Wynne
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Giulington
Gen Garington
Sully Ginlington
Bryce
Sal Wis Bryce
James Wrea
Mit- Fury
Attatec
Young
Empire
Mme Jusser
de Martel
Grassatm Direetone
Comntesa von Bernstorff
Tne
Gerumin Ambarvador
Countess Alexandra von Bernstorft
de Godo
Mme
Louden
Ite
Minster
Netherlands
Forteia
Argentina
Iuffan
Ciamonde
de Calderon
Bolvian Minster
Miss de Calderon
Guzman
Guamnan
Regation
Yanes Wafe
Secretar
Bureau of American Republics
Mme de
Irwin
Valerie Padelford
Alessive
Dresden
Licy
Gatewood Inn
Oliver
Marion Olver
Gen Young
John E. Wilkie
Philp Sheridan
Mary Sheridan
Sheridan
Gherard
Raey
Admirat Rey
Stickney White
Richard Wayne Parker Gray
Wallace Radcliffe
Miss Waller
Silas Terry
Sas ‘Terry
Richard Townsend
Tannle
Miss van Vorbis
Overman
Overan
Taylor
Felix Holt
Baron MW Caples
George G Hil
Tariff meeting adjourns with push for permanent tariff commission
H Van Cleave heads a permanent organization to press for a tariff commission and to influence Congress and state actions. Delegates pledge continued work across states and Washington while John Barrett of the International Bureau of the American Republics addresses the need for a tariff commission amid a controversial Indianapolis convention atmosphere.
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Induanapoli
Ind
Tech
Llenatung Lanff Commission
Todas
I TerManent
Taiff
Ats
Washington
van Cleave
Iaty
John Barrett
International Bureau of Temublis
Walmaston
Linde
Central
Americ
Jompkins
Charlot
N_C
Vin
Ana John Kby
Congress
Wes Miles
Racine
John Karby, Jr
Dayton
Thig
States
Permanet
International Bureau of the American Republics
Siam
Argentina
Panama
Colombo
Barret
Dalzell T
Farmer Flies 250 Feet Near Canton Test Course
Canton Ohio February 18 W H Martin a farmer and oil engineer endured a dozen attempts to fly his aeroplane three miles east of Canton Testing took place on a hillside The farthest flight reached 250 feet and 15 feet high An inadvertent lever break halted further runs Martin remains confident in his design and plans to arm the craft with a proper motor The day opened with a horse and rope providing initial power to the machine
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Canton
Martin
Pligeg
Matin
Wright Aeroplane Operates by Wilbs Wuraght Flight
Pan Franeer reports that on February 18 Wilbs Wuraght, an American aeroplanist, staged two successful flights with AP Lambert and M Tissar der as passengers. His pupil M Cissardier operated the machine on sight, demonstrating complete mastery of the aeroplane.
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Pan Fpraneer
Wilbs Wuraght
AP Lambert
M Tissarder
M ‘Cissardier
Leiter Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation
Joseph Leiter C Washington of Chicago who underwent an appendicitis operation in January has left the hospital and is reported to be fully recovered.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Washington
Statehood Push and Lincoln Cent Plans Dominant News
President Roosevelt presses for rapid passage of the statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona amid New York politics over Loeb’s anticipated port appointment. Oneida Indians visit the White House. Watchorn inquiry continues. new Lincoln cent copper piece authorized with Lincoln portrait, dies to be made in Philadelphia.
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Leach
Mr. Roosevelt
Lincoln
White House
Andrews
Gov Curry
New Mexico
White Hotel
Congress
Roosevelt
Dexico
Senate
Arizona
Watchorn
Elg Island
Robert Watchorn
Army and Navy
Watehorn
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Knox Smith
Department
Smith
Loeb
Fred W Carpenter
Harding
Tola Jum
President's Cotsin Weds Agnes Leaycraft in Caldwell NJ
A high profile wedding in Caldwell New Jersey linked to the Roosevelt circle as Agnes Ethel Leaycraft cousin of President Roosevelt wed Joseph Aymar Camprubi of New York. The ceremony at St Peter's Church was led by Rev Merrington with a reception at the bride's father’s home. Prominent guests included John B Roosevelt Margaret Roosevelt Nicholas Roosevelt Morgan Brown and Van Buren relatives.
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Masa
Agnes Ethel Leaycraft
Jose Aymar Camprubi
Caldwell
Margaret Roosevel
Nicholas N Roosevelt
Morgan Brown
Robert van Buren
Milfvor Roosevelt
Joseph Aymar
Davis Opens Another Tomb Discovery at Luxor
In Newport Rhode Island Theodore Davis reports finding a tomb in Luxor with relics from an ancient queen said to have ruled 4700 years ago. The letter describes the discovery and notes health remedies, touting Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure-all for convalescence and pneumonia recovery.
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Washington Post
Newport, RI
Theodore Mr Davis
Egypt
Davis
Luxor
Thy
Hood
Notable Officials and Names in Early United States Delegation
A list of officials and figures appears, including Bishop Harding of Washington, Mint Director Leach, Gov. Curry of New Mexico, immigration commissioner Robert Watchorn at Elle Island, Delegate Andrews from New Meztca, and various state representatives and leaders such as Amos Biard, Goode, C. E. Pickett, Frank Woods, N. E. Kendall, Bat Masterson, William L. Ward, former Postmaster Willcox, Representative Foss, and Fred W Carpenter. The excerpt portrays a roster of political and civic figures across multiple states.
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New York
Taft
William Loeb Jr
New Yark
Empire State
Lord
New York State
Walliam Barney, Jr
Albany
Walliam
L Ward
Masterson
Loeb
New Cent
Leach
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Victor B Bienner
Philadelphia
Fou
Hour of
Lowa
Cumming
J i Goode
C BH Pukett
Herr
Birdgall
Frank Woods
Conrad
N & Kendall
Hamilton
Bishop Harding
Washington
Mint
Gov. Curry
New Mexico
Robert Watchorn
Commission of Immigration
Elle Island
Andrews
New Meztca
G.S Doxstater
Wisconsin
Amos Biard
H Goode
Iowa
C. E Pickett
Tows
N E. Kendall
Bat" Masterson
William L Ward
Willcox
Foss
Tilmots
Fred W
Light on trust deal interesting details of pact
A transparent look at the American Tobacco Company shown in a Roosevelt transmittal report. Herbert Knox Smith notes the firm grew from a $25 million cigarette maker to a $316 million corporation, absorbing 266 concerns and commanding about four fifths of U S tobacco output. The piece outlines stock manipulation tied to the Consolidated Tobacco Company and details methods used to consolidate power in the industry.
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Amercan Company
Roosevelt
Herbert Knox Smith
America
Bureau of Corporations
Smith
American Tobacco Company
Intercompany
United States
Consolidated Tobacco Company
Consolwated Tobacco Company
American
Continental
Amerian
Consolidated
Tne
Schiff for an Income Tax Proposal Stirs Wall Street
In New York, bankers discuss government finances and new revenue ideas from Washington. Proposed taxes on coffee or tea, tin, checks, and government securities attract interest, but none gains clear favor. Jacob H. Schiff suggests an income tax despite constitutional objections.
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Washington Post
New York
Wall Street
Washington
Jacob H Behiff
Judge Silas Bell Exonerated in Alaska Case
Valdez Alaska February 18 Judge Silas Bell cleared of incompetency and nepotism charges after investigation by Special Agent Wilmer of the Justice Department. He will return to Fairbanks to resume court sessions as exoneration ends the protracted allegations involving relatives in receivership posts. Postmaster General Meyer announced a March 1 start date for the new two cent postage pact between the United States and Newfoundland.
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Valdez
Alaska
Newfoundland
Meyer
Congress of Mothers Meets in New Orleans Session
New Orleans February 18 with the governor of Louisiana and the mayor and the superintendent of public schools of New Orleans opening the twelfth annual National Congress of Mothers. Mrs Hannah Scheff of Philadelphia presided and welcomed remarks were given by Jeffersmn Gibbs of Los Angeles, Mrs George A Johnson of Philadelphia, and President Mrs Scheff. Several hundred delegates from across the country attended. Rome February 12 The mayor of Rome Signor Nathan decided not to confer citizenship upon President Roosevelt.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Louisana
Mayo
National Congress of Mothers
Todas
Hannah Scheff
Phiadelpha
Congress
Jeffersmmn Gibbs
Los Angeles
George A Johnson
Philadelphia
Schott
Rome
Nathan
Roosevelt
Fragmentary note on Earthquake aid and names
A garbled OCR entry mentions Rome, a planned conference, Mr Ruevelt and Nathen, and a plea that all powers to assist the earthquake should be noted. Details are unclear and many words are corrupted.
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Rome
Ruevelt
Poison sausage kills five in Memphis incident
Five members of the Noverena family died after eating sausage believed poisoned near Memphis Akmoks Tennessee. The survivors include Joseph Cassim and another relative. The sausage is under chemical analysis by chemists.
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Memphis
Nersong
Bivey
Prida Mire
Mary Cassim
Missy Mame Cassi
Priora
Joseph Cassim
Noverena
Cassin
Prora
Noverersa
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William P. Frye
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Leland S. Briggs
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Eugene H. Briggs
Channcey Shackrford
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John E. Lodge
Nicholas Longworth
Sheldon Whitehorne
Robert J. Collier
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Hellman
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H. van Cleave
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Wright Aeroplane
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Fown
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