Cabinet Complete Taft Choice Stuns In New York Theater Ovation
President elect Taft and wife attend a theater in New York and receive an enthusiastic ovation. Chicago merchant Willett selected for Secretary of the Treasury, with discussion of party shifts and Bryan era loyalties. Details recount Taft’s immediate postinaugural mood, cabinet chatter, and reactions from Washington crowds.
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Taft's Cabinet Completes Appointments List
The article lists Taft's cabinet picks with names ages and states: Secretary of State Philander Chase Knox 56 Pennsylvania attorney. Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh 67 Illinois merchant. Secretary of War Jacob McGavock Dickinson 58 Tennessee lawyer. Attorney General George Wickersham 58 New York lawyer. Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock 42 Massachusetts chairman of the Republican National Committee. Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer 51 Massachusetts banker. Secretary of the Interior Richard A Ballinger 53 Washington lawyer. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson (Iowa) 74 farmer. Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel 60 Missouri lawyer.
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New York
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Aesha Boards Car After Promptu Reception in City
Aesha stepped aboard the car after a promptu reception and shook hands with several people. Mia Taft said she had a lovely time in the city and found everyone kind, adding she does not know when she will return to Philadelphia.
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Flood Threat Eases After Kentucky River Rise
Pitsburg February 24 Alarming weather raised water up to 3 feet above danger level but by nightfall the danger eased and only a small flood is expected Forecaster Henry Penny will revise estimates toward a maximum of 23 feet in the city with 4 feet at Wheeling Cold weather across upper rivers helped avert greater peril across Kentucky Indiana and Tennessee The flood caused heavy damage including nearly 300 cattle swept away at Beargrass Creek and salt River towns reporting waters 137 feet deep in streets Food shortages emerged and trains could not reach Taylorsville families sought refuge on schoolhouse roofs with no imminent danger believed.
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Big Steamer Floated After Grounding In Fog
New York navy officials report the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II run aground near Gedney Channel in heavy fog with about 1003 passengers aboard. It was floated at noon and moved to open water, then anchored as visibility improved. In Boston harbor the White Star line steamer Cretic struck bottom twice on approach from Naples with about 1000 passengers aboard but incurred no damage.
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Unusual Operation Fails Costly for British Soldier
Richard Wheaton a longtime British soldier dies at County Hospital from an aneurysm of the aorta following an unusual operation. Surgeons inserted twenty feet of silver wire to reinforce the artery in a last hope for life. The procedure saved him briefly but could not avert death after two weeks.
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Teal Committed to Tombs as Perjury Trial Continues
Special to The Washington Post New York Feb 2 Mrs Margaret Teal wife of Ben Teal theatrical manager remains in custody at the Tombs for the remainder of the trial on subornation of perjury in the Gould divorce case. Cross examination centers on witnesses alleging coaching to false testimony while others corroborate.
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Sperry Comes Up for Washington Command in 1909 Fleet
President Roosevelt may name Sperry’s successor before March 4 as ships prepare for repair stations and a Norfolk parade. Reports say Sperry stays as fleet commander until retirement in September, while Washington plans and inaugural duties loom.
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Embezzler Allegations Shadow Cooper Shapri Trial
In a tense session of the Cooper Sharp murder trial of former Senator Carmack, prosecutors accuse Col D Cooper of defalcation of over 100000 while master in chancery in Maury County. Cooper admits irregularities tied to bad management but denies personal misappropriation, detailing events leading to the shooting and his actions after Carmack’s death.
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Balkan War Fears Rise as Russia Eyeing Serbia Crisis
From St Petersburg to Berlin diplomatic circles warn of impending trouble in the Balkans. Austria-Hungary may act against Serbia within a fortnight, with Russian support possible. Duma leaders see war as inevitable and volunteers ready to join Serbia. Austria-Hungary and Russia spark unease. France seeks pacification with Russia’s approval, while Britain adopts a cautious stance.
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Proposed Resolution Aims to Oust the Judge
A House of Delegates resolution targets an unnamed judge in San Juan Puerto Rico, urging immediate action by President Roosevelt. The document cites hearings on alleged incapacity and old-system abuses, with involvement from legal authorities and threats of court orders against accusers.
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Half Million Won by Fraud Alleged Swindler Ring
In Little Rock on February 24 officials arrested J C Maybray and three alleged confederates, accusing them of using the mails to defraud. Records show names of victims across the nation and in Canada, with hundreds allegedly harmed as the band operated nationwide.
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Ten From Steamer Killed In Hamburg Waterfront accident
Ten persons were killed and seventeen injured when a gangway slipped between the wharf and the steamer Augusta Victoria during loading at Hamburg. The vessel was preparing to sail for New York. No passengers were aboard at the time.
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Roosevelts Attend Funeral of Stewart Douglas Robinson
President Roosevelt and party guard the trip to New York by fog bound ferry and rail, attending the Harvard student's palbearers at the Church of the Holy Communion. They proceed to Jersey City, return to the White House by late afternoon, resuming official duties.
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Fortune Gone Ends Life in Wall Street Slump
H. Abeles, a 58-year-old retired merchant of New York, shot himself twice in the mouth after losing $100 in stocks amid a Wall Street slump. A farewell letter blamed the losses and fatigue with life. His body was found by Michael Selvin in the second-floor room of the family business on Greene Street. He previously lived with his brothers M H Abeles and Edward Abeles and his sister in West End Avenue. A sister and another brother resided elsewhere. A note indicated the self-inflicted act and stock losses over the past days.
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House Rejects President 10000 Salary Increase Amid Debate
The House voted 168 to 141 to deny raising the Presidents salary to 10000 and 165 to 149 to set a flat 700 travelless rate. Amendments for increases to Vice President Speaker Supreme Court and other offices were rejected. Undersecretary of State and a Fourth Assistant Secretary were also denied. The conference report on other salaries passed amid economy rhetoric as the fight over pay continues.
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