Cabinet Complete Taft Pick Amid Mixed Signals
President-elect Taft completes his cabinet selection as a Chicago merchant is named Secretary of the Treasury despite Democratic roots. Taft and wife attend a New York theater, receiving an ovation. Washington observers note the swift, public display as he weighs final appointments and pledges continuity with party aims.
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Taft Cabinet Announced with Nine Secretaries Named
The cabinet includes Secretary of State Philander Chase Knox of Pennsylvania aged 56, Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh of Illinois 67, Secretary of War Jacob McGavock Dickinson of Tennessee 58, Attorney General George W. Wickersham of New York 58, Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts 42, Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer of Massachusetts 51, Secretary of the Interior Richard A. Ballinger of Washington 53, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson of Iowa 74, and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel of Missouri 60.
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Reception and farewells on city visit
Aesha joined the car amid promptu reception and handshakes while Mia Taft praised the city. Taft said she had a lovely time and thanked everyone for their kindness, adding she does not know when she will return to Philadelphia.
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Flood danger ends as Kentucky floods recede
Flood conditions eased overnight after fears of a 3 foot rise above danger. Forecaster Penny will revise estimates with a maximum flood forecast of 23 feet in Louisville and four feet near Wheeling. Kentucky Indiana and Tennessee report heavy damage, Beargrass Creek kills cattle, Taylorsville Salt River scene shows 137 feet water with food shortages and stranded families.
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Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm 71 Refloated After Grounding
In fogbound Boston harbor the Kaiser Wilhelm 71 from Bremen ran aground near Gedney Channel with about 1000 passengers aboard. It was floated just after noon and moved clear into open water to anchor as visibility improved. No damage reported to the White Star liner.
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Unusual Operation Fails for British Soldier
Richard Wheaton a longtime British soldier dies at County Hospital from an aneurysm of the aorta a rupture of the wall of the great artery Blood from the heart. Two weeks earlier he underwent an unusual operation in which twenty feet of silver wire was inserted into the artery to strengthen its walls The procedure was his last life line and without it he would have died within days
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Teal Held Over For Trial In Gould Divorce Case
Special to The Washagon Post reports Mrs Margaret Teal wife of theater manager Benjamin Teal remains in custody at the Tombs for the remainder of the trial on charges of subornation of perjury in the Gould divorce matter. Cross examination centered on alleged attempts to induce perjury by Mabel McCausland while other witnesses testified about coaching and falsified statements.
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Sperry to Washington amid fleet reshuffle and storms
The fleet faced a severe storm at Hampton Roads as launches were tossed overboard and ships sustained minor damage. Admiral Sperry plans to depart for Washington to discuss fleet plans and possible changes in command before Roosevelt’s retirement. A Norfolk parade for 140 officers and 2000 sailors is arranged, with a Washington inaugural parade expected.
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Cooper's Past Life Alleged to Be Embezzler Trial
In the Cooper-Sharp trial over the murder of former Senator Carmack, prosecutors claim Col D Cooper embezzled over 100000 while clerk and master in chancery of Maury county. The defense contends irregularities were due to bad management and that Cooper never handled missing funds.
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Balkans Tense as War Clouds Gather Over Servia Crisis
From St Petersburg to London reports warn of imminent Austrian action against Servia within weeks. Russia pledges volunteers if war erupts, Duma leaders predict inevitability, and Berlin resists French moves while France seeks approval from Russia and Britain for any intervention. Austrio-Hungary and Russia loom large amid fragile peace efforts.
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Resolution to Oust Judge Sparks Contested in San Juan
A House of Delegates motion seeks removal of a United States district judge amid a hearing on alleged incapacity and misconduct. The resolution alleges improper actions by flagging protests against the judge and requests orders to show cause why charges should not prevail.
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Half Million Won by Fraud Band of Swindlers Arrested
Federal officials say a nationwide mail fraud ring led by J C Maybray swindled about 500000 dollars. Police report records show numerous victims across the United States and Canada, with Maybray and three aides alleged to head the operation.
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Ten From Steamer Killed In Hamburg Accident
Ten persons died and seventeen were injured when a gangway slipped between the wharf and the steamship Augusta Victoria as it was being loaded for departure to New York at Hamburg. No passengers were aboard at the time.
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Roosevelt Attends Nephew Stewart Robinson Funeral
President Theodore Roosevelt attends the Harvard student pallbearers service for Stewart Douglas Robinson at the Church of the Holy Communion in New York. Guards, police escorts, and fog delay travel as Roosevelts return to Jersey City and finish a long day at the White House.
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Fortune Gone Ends Life Abeles in New York Letter and Slump Death
H five Abeles Whites in Farewell Letter to Brothers in New York reveals despair over stock losses of $100, a Wall Street slump. The retired merchant, 53, shot himself twice in the mouth at his brothers shop on Greene Street. A note blamed recent stock losses for ending his life. He lived with brothers M H B Abeles and Edward, sister Mrs Levy, and another brother Dr Abeles in New York and Minnesota. News notes Equal Suffrage debate and Senate vote on related measures.
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High Pay for President Defeated in House Debate
The House rejected increasing the Presidents salary to 10000 and then set it at 7000 flat with no travel allowance amid party applause. It also defeated Senate increases for the Vice President Speaker Supreme Court and other junior officials while voting down two Undersecretary and Fourth Assistant State Department posts. Conferees were instructed to push further for raises.
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