Conference Discusses Child Welfare Reforms and Bureau Plan
Proceedings recount afternoon session on creating a Department of the Interior bureau to care for destitute children, coordinating agencies, and whether to end State Annex in child placement. Speakers include James B West and Amos W Butler, urging home care when possible and institutional care when needed.
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Principe
Department of the Interior
James B. West
Richard Crane
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cincinnati
Frank Streeter
New Jersey
Homer Folks
E. T. Devine
Itwon Fr. Lovejoy
New York
Seymour FL. Stone
Boston
J. F. Jackson
Cleveland
W. B. Streeter
North Carolina
John Barrett Montgomery
Michigan
Lucy M. Sickles
George W. Wilder
W. &. Sherrand
North Dakota
Rranch
Amos W. Butlel
Indiana
Pather Reusing
Nebraska
Max Mitchell
Snd
Tie Bev
Dimgerland
Town
Elert
Sluyahl
Wuthorit Neebers
Wireless law expands safety for ocean liners in Burke bill
In a press release Representative James Burke of Pittsburgh cites the need for wireless telegraphy on ships after a near disaster. He notes the Burks bill would compel vessels to equip radios and maintain qualified operators within a year, covering U S and international routes.
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James Francis Burke
Pittsburg
Ocean
Sigs Neenin
Burke Roe
Reuben Milhea
New York
Wicked Republic
Sen Mel
Oan International
Suisse
Alisa
Hessage
Burke
Penal- Reevidel
Taft's Son Ill at Yale Infirmary
Robert A. Taft, a Yale junior and son of the President elect, has been confined to Yale infirmary since Saturday with a bout of illness described as not serious. He is expected to recover and return to campus in a few days.
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van Te
Washington
Tost New Blaven
Conn
Robert A
Art
Yale
Lim Yale
Health Office Record Deaths Read Like A City Registry
A health office death list names numerous individuals with ages and street addresses, mixed with initials and fragmented city info. Entries include children from newborn to elderly, with scattered occupations and household members, reflecting a dense, unedited casualty register in a historical paper.
Right to Seize Urged as Stranger Tries to Enter Conference
Frank Stewart of North Dakota caused a disturbance at the District building yesterday by attempting to rush a watchman and enter the conference on dependent children. He demanded a front seat and an interview with the “mein push,” claiming ownership of a patent and saying he came to see the President at the London Conference. Stewart was recognized by a delegate and was escorted from the building after Captain Strain attempted to persuade him to leave.
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Stewart
Frank Stewart
North Dakotan
Boarum
Wannington
Lew
London
War Wesseld
Bnt
Mall
Colliflower
Ucket
Watch Strain
Lone
Strain
Minnesota
Capt. Strain
Jefer
Continuous voyage doctrine sparks transatlantic debate
An American official explains the continuous voyage doctrine, arguing for immediate seizure of contraband of war once a vessel leaves export waters if its final destination is an enemy port. He cites Civil War lessons and notes Britain, the United States, France, Italy, and Japan show mixed acceptance while continental jurists resist.
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Ini Progress
London
West Indies
Nassau
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Cieties
Institute On International Law
France
Italy
Liverpool
Bahamaslands
Liverio
Contelersey
Liverpoal
Scandal Bows Around Tokyo As Count Todo’s Marriage, Betrothal Break
London Jan 27 The Tokyo correspondent for the Standard reports a sensational scandal touching the imperial house. Count Todo, 23, studied in England, married an Englishwoman there and was ordered home. He pursued a marriage to Princess Take of a collateral branch, with his divorce arranged in Japan without consulting his wife. The emperor later revoked consent and stripped his title as nobles face penalties. The affair provoked nationwide indignation. The woman, Elena Ardigon, Hungarian widow, was in Taormina then Messina aiding earthquake survivors.
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Spectel
Washington Post
London
Tokyo
The
Standard
Imperial House
Todo
Hingland
Japan
England
Princess Take
Todos
Todoa
Elena Addrigon
Taormina
Messina
American Fleet Sails for Morocco Salute Sultan and Gibraltar
In a Mediterranean voyage the American fleet heads for Tetuan bay to coal and rejoin for the homeward crossing. Rear Admiral Sperry leads the first division from Villefranche. Second division under Rear Admiral Wainwright sails from Marsellieg for Tangier to salute the Moroccan Sultan. Algiers hosts Potter and officers at a city hall reception.
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Admiral Wainwright
Tangier
Morocco
Sperry
Gibraltar
Nics
Mediterranean
Tetuan Bay
Seaton Schroeder
Missouri
Ohio
Louisiana
Virginia
Smyrna
Georgia
Nebraske
Richard Wainwright
Marselliegs
New Jersey
Rhode Island
France
Connecticut
Kansas
Minnesota
Vermont
Villefranche
William P. Potter
Wisconsin
Wiinals
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Algiers
Panther
Ajax
Azores
Bermuda
Hampton Roads
Australia
Japan
World
F. L. Chapin
Paris
Reginald R. Belknap
Berlin
Coass
Gibralar
Straits
Atlantic
Alglure
Potter
Teen bride weds 18-year-old groom after midnight
A marriage occurred shortly after midnight when 16-year-old Ethel D. Rob inson of 14 C street northeast married 18-year-old Hugh FP. Donch of 4 Third street northwest. The ceremony, performed after license by Rev J B McLaughlin, occurred as the bride illness from typhoid fever worsened then improved later. Neighbors and families witnessed.
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Ethel D. Robinson
Henry T. Robinson
C Street Northeast
Hugh FP. Donch
Third Street Northwest
J. B. McLaughlin
Donch
Taft cabinet hints echo Lincoln precedent with Knox
A New York observer argues Taft will favor Senator Knox for first cabinet post, citing Lincoln’s construction of a balanced team and Senate ties. The piece contrasts successors McKinley Hayes Garfield and Roosevelt, notes Knox’s New York strength, and reflects on diplomacy experience shaping a constructive Taft administration.
Roosevelt Era Reaches Outlook on Root’s Senate Rise
The piece assesses Thomas Roosevelt era politics and the case for Elihu Root to move from cabinet to Senate. It notes Root’s long service, leadership style, and adaptability, suggesting his mind and temperament suit high legislative authority and national responsibilities beyond New York. The commentary highlights public opinion sees Root as a masterful, broadening statesman with a strong grasp of national affairs.
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Whitelaw Reid
Rogt
McKinsey
Roosevelt
Senate
M. Rootte
New York State
New York
New Sket We
Union League
Root
McKintey
Senator Knox
Ross
United States
Holland
Possum Tourist Invades Taft Inaugural Grounds
Sergt Plemmons and Sergt Duvall chased Mr Possum through Washington only to arrest him briefly at the Roosevelt tennis court. The Southerner, cheerful despite the faux pas, was carried to the Sixth precinct by Plemmons who offered hospitality until Taft returns.
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Sergt
Plemmona
Fat
Pesident Roosevelt
Tenis Court
Possum
Sergt. Plemmons
Sixth Precinct
Plemmons
Taft
Plewmens
Two Jurors Face Charge Testimony Delays Carmack Trial
Nashville jury pool delays stretch into a second venue as Judge Hart plans hearings on juror charges including habitual drunkenness and incompetence. Sheriff calls up more men while talesmen refuse or drift away. Fr Grier backs hanging but quotes scripture to justify authority.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Saurpe
H. W. Carmack
Hart
Lehigh
Jackson
H. C. Jackson
H. P. Jackson
Carmack
Fr. Grier
John D. ‘Sharpe
Paul
Vinton Installs New Officials After Long Gap
The town of Vinton Virginia elects H. H. Walker mayor and council members Co J Cook W L Wald J B Brizandine Joly Michael and A J Pedigo after a period without legally elected officials. Former treasurer Dr Amos jailed for embezzling about $1,000 in post office funds and about $500 of town money. Justice of the Peace W S Pollard had acted as multiple town roles since last June.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Vinton
H. H. Walker
Co. J. Cook
W. L. Wald
J. B. Brizandine
Joly Michael
A. J. Pedigo
Amos
Justice of the Peace
W. S. Pollard
Norfolk and Western Railroad
False Pretense Charge Against 4 Year Old Fowler
Bennett A Fowler aged four is held on a false pretenses charge after being accused by James Reed a messenger with Washington Gas and Light Company of obtaining 75 dollars by claiming authority to sell property at 2013 Vermont Avenue Northwest Detectives Evans and O Dea of the Central office arrested him yesterday Fowler resides at 453 Mf Street Northwest Prof Newcomb a Washington mathematician and astronomer recovering from recent surgery at Johns Hopkins University is up and about and expected to leave the hospital soon.
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Bennett Fowler
Corporation Messenger
Bennett A. Fowler
Mf Street
Evans
O'Dea
Central Office
Fowler
James Reed
Washington Gas& Light Company
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Newcomb
Gallmore
Simon Newcomb
Washington
Johns Hopking University
Blind papoose sent to Sunshine Society home in Brooklyn
Arrangements were completed to move a blind baby of Indian parentage from Olney Oklahoma to the International Sunshine Society nursery in Brooklyn. Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president general, and the Wrights of Olney, attending a Congress, arranged for care at the Brooklyn facility noted as the country’s sole blind baby home.
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Olney
Okla
Bind
International Sunshine Society
Brookly
Cynthia Westover Alden
Society
E. N. Wright
Alden
Hite
Brooklyn
United States
Mra. Alden
Ig Ang
Sunshine Branch For the
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White House
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Brooklyn Institution
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Fifteenth and
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Browning & Baines
Lour Grocer’s
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Ith Street
Sanders & Stayman
F Street
Percy
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Pa. Ave
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Connecticut Avenue
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7Th St
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N. W. Burchell
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