President to appoint colored man surveyor of customs
A lengthy report from Foraker’s town outlines the push to name a qualified colored man as federal surveyor of customs with Columbus and Cincinnati as key sites. It cites Roosevelt’s possible method, mentions Ralph Vee of Columbus and George Hayes as possible contenders, notes social and regional dynamics, and flags vacancies in Cleveland Toledo and other districts as potential factors shaping an historic appointment.
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Ohio
Blreich
Inter
Ba Suneset
Customs
Cincinnati
Amor Smih Jr
O Negra
Brownsville
Booker Washington
Vfs
Hooter
Washington
White House
Ian Washington
Hts
Ixory
Ralph Vee
Columbus
Machether
Wen
Roosevelt
Isler
Rmit
Qucinsatl
Diettitl
Tyler
Tyler Wall
Middle West
Burkeye
Concinazi
Surveyor Smith
George Hayes
Niere
Hayes
Olio
Cleveland
Sutesa
Claetaneti
Internal Revenue
Colored man for Ohio post stirs political pressure
The piece argues the President will likely appoint a colored man to a major Ohio post, sidelining Senator Foraker and possibly Senator Dick. It contends both Ohio senators may back the nomination to avoid angering the colored electorate, while critics view the move as political chess. It notes suspicions of ulterior motives and possible backlash if Foraker opposes.
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Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Surveyor Smith
Negro Foraker
Smith
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Ohio
Senate
Cincinnati
Ome
Big Fenere
Stocere
Toraker
Brownscolle
Texas
Dir Foraker
Hla
Foraker
Investigation Demanded by Republicans On State Institutions
Republicans pressed for an inquiry into alleged misappropriation at the University Agricultural Experiment Station and the Geological Survey. The House defeated the resolution amid party tension, while a later Senate move sought higher liquor revenue as lobbyists mobilize for the coming battle over taxation and licensing.
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Universiy, Experient Station
Geological Survey Huntington
Ripper Ball Paseed
Spelial
Tackington Po
Charleston Vi
Capt Dillard
Agricultmal Experiment Station
Geological Survey
Dairice
State
M.dermott
Senate
McGraw and Ammons
Monongalla
Bir Strother
Bern
Thaw jury progress as defense strategy unfolds in court
The Thaw murder trial nears a pivotal phase as Jerome prepares to open to a full jury. Prosecution plans to present concise motive evidence while Thaw aims to sway jurors with an insanity and unwritten law defense. Eleven jurors seated, with more panels summoned and a third panel to be called tomorrow.
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New York
Jerome
Stanford White
Hyelyn Nesbit
Architect Thaw
Atterness
Jerome Tomorow
Hinaelt
Stenford White
A. Rossel Paanads
Brearley
Harry C Brearley
Sixteenth Street
Siste Street
Harold R Fatre
Walker
Campbell Harry S Hleinberger
Sik Merchant
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
Dagen
Austria
Bir Kieinberger
Yemaintesy
Gera Calléa
Penner
Titereald
Fudge
Deadly mine disaster raises grim toll at Stuart Mine
Rescue workers found dozens of mangled bodies at the Stuart mines near Thurmond after yesterday's explosion. Up to about ninety men may have been in the shaft, with at least thirty believed killed instantly. Coroners and inspectors moved to recover remains as families wait in anguish.
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Washington Port
Charleston
Jon
Lyne
Stuart
Thurmond
Fred Dixon
Tom Davis
Jamea Whistlen
Lhs
Houbt
Mina
John Quackle
Tha Ming Ikis
Cooper
John I Absalom
Paul
Earle Henry
Will
President Roosevelt and the railroads rate law
Officials disclosed that no final plan is set for revising the railroad rate law. The President has discussed broader issues with railroad management and indicated Congress may recess while the Interstate Commerce Commission studies valuation and regulatory reforms. He emphasizes that exact railroad investment figures are needed to shape transportation costs and that further action awaits clearer guidance.
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Roosevelt
Ramos
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
Renator Newlands
Nevada
Senate
la Tollette
Wisconsin
United States
Tate
White House
Housevelt
Regara
Nothir
Boynton 18 Released from New York Prison
Acting on a pardon from President Roosevelt United States Marshal Henkel ordered the release from Blackwells Island of Capt George B Hoynton who was sentenced to six months for complicity in a plan to counterfeit Venezuelan silver dollars. Hoynton served three months after pleading guilty and returning from the West Indies. He was arrested with two others at the urging of the Secret Service and said he came to New York as a representative of a Venezuelan revolutionary group seeking funds to finance an uprising. He planned to obtain $20 000 to buy silver bullion and use dies to turn bullion into Bolivar coins for revolutionary financing near the Orono River mouth.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Marshal Henkel
Blackwells Island
George B Hoynton
Venezuela
Boynton Des
West Indies
Boynton
Secret Service
Orono
Secretary Shaw proposes free ports to boost American labor
Secretary Shaw argues for bonded factories and large bonded zones where imports enter without duties and goods for export are produced with American labor. He envisions vast coastside ports with land parcels, free coal, and manufactured goods shipped abroad, boosting New England and Attendant regions while expanding US trade with South America Africa and Asia.
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Concord No
Jane
Shaw
New Hampshire Board of Trade
New England
North Atlantic
Norfolk
Gulf
Germany
Marina
Shell
South America
South Africa
Governor Urges Tariff Revision After Washington Conference
Massachusetts Governor Guy Gold announced he prepared an address to the President and Congress urging favorable action on tariff revision following a recent business men’s conference in Washington. He says it is imprudent to delay tariff resolution by the Massachusetts legislature and hopes lawmakers act without party bias. Bi Small and Sons Florists, Washington and New York.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Guy Goild
Business Men's
Washington
Massachusetts Legislatre
London Merchant Prince Whitely Murdered in Blackmail Plot
London reports the murder of Whitely, famed merchant prince, by a youth claiming his father’s death. He left 5 million to fund almshouses and aged care. Funeral drew thousands as investigators hint at broad blackmail schemes linked to Whiteley’s life. Police to arrest others in the case.
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Whitely
London
Byrned
wWhitely
Prince
Westbourne Grove
Mirror
Inter Whiteley
Whiteley
Appeal to Roosevelt Delays on Railroad Regulation Message
President Roosevelt seeks to delay any new railroad regulation message to Congress and may only send a public letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Advisors warn new proposals now could unsettle business and reflect worsening market conditions with scarce money and scarce investment for permanent improvements.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Canress
Jam
Senate
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Anaqury
EEE Harrimar
Rescue Revolutionists Escape From Monterey Jail
Twenty three Mexican revolutionists imprisoned for five to eight years were freed when Monterey jail was dynamited Monday night. A local yumta member received a letter detailing the escape and says the prisoners were to be moved to Mexico City the next day.
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Monterey
Mexio
el Paso Tex
Mexico
Yumta
Mexico City
War clouds loom as talks with Japan falter
A White House conference with the California delegation discussed the crisis with Japan amid warnings of potential war. Secret deduced aims include restraining immigration and school access for Japanese children, while Hawaii defenses gain funding. Viscount Hayashi warned that U S court decisions on school rights could inflame Pacific tensions.
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White House
California
Warnes Queshong
Pantic Coast
Japan
United States
Pacific Caast
San Francisco
California Senate
Govermor
Hawai
Thane
Fae
Hawaii
War Department
Taft
Winnah
Senate
Pacific
Serars
Itas
Viscount Ant
Viscount Hayash
Fapen
Viscount Hayashi
House of Representatives
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President and Railroads
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GUILD
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