Roosevelt's Round-up Trims Insurgents In Senate Breeze
The Washington Post discusses President Roosevelt’s handling of insurgents in Congress, praising his decisive moves on the Statehood bill and critiquing opposition. It contrasts his tactics with past bluster, calling for limits on federal overreach into state matters and urging focus on legitimate federal duties. It references other historical scandals to frame the argument.
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Paternal neglect and tragedy expose sacred trusts in America
The piece condemns government failures surrounding the Slocum steamboat disaster in New York Harbor and broader neglect of sacred trusts. It cites corruption or chronic dereliction in steamboat inspection, the Smithsonian bequest loss, and mismanagement of public lands, urging accountability and warning against paternalism in governance. The tone is critical and urgent about federal duties to protect lives and assets.
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Spooner as Defender of Roosevelt on Morocco Policy
The article lauds Senator Spooner as a strong constitutional lawyer and key defender of the President. It compares Spooner to Benton and Conkling, notes his opposition to critics like Carmack Bailey Gorman Tillman and others, and praises his clever argument on Jefferson versus Washington while questioning the Morocco affair. It warns that the President may seize the psychological moment, which some judge may already have arrived.
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Let the Rate Battle Begin in Congress
A 1909 analysis notes lively but divided debate in the two houses over rate legislation. It argues the Republican Party bears the burden and risk of a failing bill, while Democrats sit out, and questions what the President will do after pushing a rate law. The piece urges the rate fight to start and hints at broader political stakes.
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Distinguished Citizen Noyes Golden Marriage Anniversary Celebrated
Last night Mr Crosby S Noyes son of the Washington Evening Star celebrated his golden wedding anniversary alongside his wife of many decades. Residents credit him with guiding local growth from a rough village to a refined capital. Washington honors the Noyes couple for lifelong public service and private success contributing to the city’s development.
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Modus Vivendi debate and theatergoer rights in brief
Discussion on two Dominican treaties sought by President Roosevelt, one pending Senate ratification and a second in operation by executive will. Criticism frames the modus vivendi as power usurpation. politics, theater tickets as contracts, and various notices from Town Topics to Wall Street humor.
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Inference of Political Maneuvers and Odd Proposals
The piece notes a Senate stance for access to an audience, Miss Roosevelt potentially needing warehouses for outfits by moodistes, Eugene F Ware of Kansas backing government pensions, remarks on his rare selfish streak, insurgents finding Speaker Cannon loaded, Babcock’s long political tenure implying broken promises, and Dr Wiley proposing cold quail experiments with a hat bottle if reversing usual plans.
Big Stars Combine Sothern and Marlowe Under New Management
The New York Herald reports E H Sothern and Julia Marlowe will tour under Shubert management next season. They plan Lyric Theater performances in New York with Shakespearean plays and two new works by McCarthy and Mackay, plus a possible revival of Sudermann. Frohman confirms ending collaboration with them to pursue new star pairings.
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Roosevelt Popularity Debate Across Nation
An Indianapolis News column argues that Roosevelt's popularity remains strong with the public despite criticisms from politicians and publishers. It contends that opposition to rate regulation and other reforms is aimed at policy, not the president, and that the Senate bears responsibility for any failure to pass reform.
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Roosevelt Will Not Run Again For President
Washington correspondence reports President Roosevelt has decided against a third term and will not accept the nomination if offered. Friends say his mind is irrevocably made up and he plans to leave the White House on March 4, 1909.
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Descendant of Two Presidents a Beggar at Bridgeport
George Adams Robinson, a Harvard 1861 graduate and Civil War veteran, descendant of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, appeared in Bridgeport City Court seeking freedom after two weeks in an almshouse for begging. He is a 70 year old mining engineer once stationed in the West and enlisted with the Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers.
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France gifts Miss Alice Roosevelt tapestry
The New York Herald notes the French government sends Miss Alice Roosevelt a Gobelins tapestry titled Le Manuscrit. Designed by Hermann, it measures over four meters tall and reproduces the version housed in the Salon du Parnasse at the National Library. Selection was made by Prime Minister M. Rouvier and Under Secretary of Fine Arts M. Dujardin Beaumetz.
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The Division of Opinions in Socrates’ Thought
The dialogue argues we should value only certain opinions and not those of all people, selecting trusted sources of wisdom rather than every voice. It highlights discernment in judging truth and the role of expertise in forming belief.
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Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
A satire on male bravado about drinking and health notes that many men who die by their own hand are married. It contrasts a young man’s view of his father with the tales told to cover missed trains and ruined journeys. The piece mocks bragging about courage and the imagined brashness of youth.
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Jerome Turns Searchlight On Methods Of Town Topics
A Washington Post summary notes District Attorney Jerome cross examining with unusual vigor in defense of Hapgood libel case. It questions grand jury motives and exposes the inner workings of a New York weekly paper, highlighting ties to wealthy backers like Morgan Ryan Vanderbilt and Deuel’s courtroom conduct.
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Senator Hale on Morocco and domestic concerns
The Record notes Senator Hale criticizing foreign entanglements over Morocco while urging focus on U.S. coal interests and labor issues. He argues the danger lies with outside sentiment and military push toward conflict, not the President or Secretary of State, and calls for keeping hands off European power struggles. He welcomes the debate as timely.
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Blackmailers and Blackmailed in New York
A New York editorial attacks cowardly citizens who pay blackmail and praise lawfulness. It argues the public would resist extortion through justice and quotes a temperate stance by New Yorkers, contrasting regional vigilante justice with orderly law.
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Notable Talks on Ecuador and Hawaii From Hotel Chats
Gen. A J Sampson discusses Ecuador's revolution and Alfaro era with views on railways and Quito climate. W O Smith remarks on Roosevelt policy for Hawaii and white immigration, plus needs for Portuguese settlers. J W Warington and Frank V Bennett join Arlington dinner talk. Gotham Hotel expansion underway.
Rome Nav Automobiles Signal Cardinal Prefers Travel Ease
Rome correspondence notes Cardinal Satalli drives an automobile to visit distant parts of his diocese, a practice others may imitate. He received papal permission, while traditional cardinals favor carriages with horses. The boycott against modern transport reflects tensions with apostolic regulations.
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