Canada Independence View Sparks Canadian Union Debate
A Washington Post discussion on possible Canadian independence and integration with the United States is cited, noting opposition from Dr. Schurman and a view favored by a Toronto paper. The piece mocks hydrophobia fears and praises Post coverage as sane amid sensationalism, while promising future clarification on rabies rhetoric.
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Canada
Republic
Schurman
Carvier
Washington
Wieranoeta
Dominion
Toronto
Asheville
Washington Post
Gazette-News
Post
Charles W. Dukes
Philadelphia
Dulles
Tarhee
Washington Post Rates Fragment Translate to 1906 Notice
Remittance instructions for newspaper subscriptions detail methods by drafts checks post office orders or registered letters payable to The Washington Post Co with offices in New York Flatiron Building and Chicago Unity Building and a PA manager. The fragment dates to Friday June 1 1906.
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Washington Post Co
Tuckington
Fennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
New York
Flatiron
Chicago
Unity
Paul Block
Block
Let The Post Follow You
Washingtonians who leave the city should keep informed about affairs at the Capital. Address changes are common and The Post will forward promptly to any part of the country. Send order directly to The Post by calling Telephone Main 4208.
School Legislation and School Board Accountability
The Senate subcommittee is urged to leave appointing authority for the District board to the District Commissioners amid protests over the House amend ment giving power to the District Supreme Court judges. Voters oppose federalized control and favor salaries, promotions, and cautious reform, warning against rushed changes that could destabilize the district’s schools and the existing system.
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Board of Education
House
Smitt
Supreme Court of the District
Congress
Washington
Teddara
Wesembal
Canadian educators oppose Schurman presidency at Toronto University
Prominent Vindian educators and others criticize Cornell President Schurman’s potential presidency of Toronto University. They argue loyalty and nationality should not dictate academic leadership, noting scholars’ merit transcends flags. The piece questions his influence on Canadian education and future national ties.
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Dominion
Atlantic
Sembathetto
Beharman
Hitle
Prince Edward
Canada
Fortune
Scnurmim
United States
Republic
Schurmac
Congress Adjourntime Debate on Tobacco and Statehood
The piece argues Congress must act on statehood and the tobacco bill this session. It criticizes House delays under Republican leadership and urges Senate amendment acceptance to save seats, warning that longer delays intensify quarrels and risk more dog days adjournment.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Tobacco Trust
House
Cannon
Committee On Rules
R Oegin
Public discourse on government role in private enterprise
A long, opinionated column critiques federal meddling in private industry, arguing the government erred in regulating meat exports and postal matters. It laments paternalism, warns of rising socialism, and urges renewed faith in constitutional limits while urging transparency from the executive and Congress. It cites Senator Tillman, Gov. Hardy, and various political shifts, blending commentary with cultural notes.
Quaint Offices of Court of St James Crown Almoner Tale
King Bawara elevates Dr Armitage Robinson to lord high almoner at Westminster Abbey. The post, largely ceremonial, dates back over seven centuries and funds royal distributions at coronations. Robinson, a Cambridge scholar and Westminster canon, is tipped as a future Archbishop of Canterbury if Edward lives long.
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Armitage’ Robinson
Westminster Abbey
Raward
Beauchamp, Latimer
Cecil
Exeter
Westcinster
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Humber
England
James II
Westminster
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di Armitage Robinson
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Robinson
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Bueltland
Branhey
Westwinster Abbey
Petér
Canterbury
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Frent Christ's College, Campridae
Norrisian
Cambridge
Lord Salisbury
Blaine says he will not ask alimony in divorce case
The New York woman testifies that she will not seek alimony after a prior voided marriage. She claims the first divorce was invalid and that her former spouse did not notify or defend. he later paid alimony after a nonsupport ruling. She denies communication with him and denies plans for a new divorce.
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New York
No Dowry for Miss Magee Inheritance Trust Puts Wager at Rest
Fragmentary article notes publicized claims about Baron Rircherho and the Magee family. It states Miss Magee, niece and ward of L Magee, would not consent to any marriage settlement. The Magee estate was placed in trust by a late senator, per Mrs Magee’s proposal, making the payment impossible.
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Rircherho
Magee
Uve
Lincoln Cabin On Tour Amid City Stops
The Lincoln cabin exhibit tours after Louisville with planned stops from New York to Philadelphia. It will travel east starting May 31 and begin a June 5 leg from the East, with several principal cities featured along the route.
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Brongn East
Ela
Yes
Newe York
Philadelphia
Eest
Delaware Assembly Considers Jester Seat Amid Ballot Dispute
In Wilmington several Democratic lawmakers object to Representative Jester retaining membership after his appointment as assistant postmaster. The protest, citing a potential forfeiture, follows his resignation from a general office. Both houses adjourned, and balloting for a senator is planned the next day.
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Weneral
Brownlow Opposed as Taylor Nominated for Congress
The Bristol Greeneville area reports that W P Brownlow faces opposition in the First Tennessee district as a special grain from Bristol to Greeneville is planned. It is practically settled that Hon Alf Taylor will be nominated and accept, to speak for the contest against Brownlow.
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Alf Taylor
Congress
Als"Paylor
Discriet
Conress
Missouri Republican picks nominees at Excelsior Springs convention
The Missouri Republican convention at Excelsior Springs nominated candidates for two state offices and a railroad and warehouse commissioner. J C White of Brookfield named as superintendent nominee. The platform endorsed the national administration and called for punishment of those involved in forming trusts and monopolies.
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Republican
Missouri
Excelsior
Blackburn Wins in Wilkes Tar Heel Convention
In Wilkes County a convention instructed delegates for Congressman Spencer Blackburn as State chairman. The county ticket nominations were drawn from Blackburn allies, signaling an attempt to influence state party leadership amid tensions between Populist and Republican factions.
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Speritl
Washington, Post
Greensboro
Wilkes ‘County
Spencer’ Blackburn
Blackburn
Sezhan
Equitable Life Directors Announce Board Changes in New York
In New York today the Equitable Life Assurance Society board of directors elected Tarbell as second vice president and William Alexander as secretary. Morton, the president, and Day, a former judge, were noted for continued leadership. New appointments include Dewitt, Cuyler, and McMahon with several officers reappointed and added, as the board prepares to seek charter amendments pending injunction dissolution.
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York
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Gage
Tarbell
Laa
Morton
T." Dewitt
Cuyler
James McMahon
William A. Day
Directory
William Alexander
Go van Clde
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Wintrop
George T. Wil On
S. 5. McCurdy
C.E. Phelps
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M.murray
W. B. Brericher
G RE. Brown
BE. W. Jackson
Shaw Will Enter Iowa Campaign and Indorsement Rumors
Fragmented text reports Iowa campaign moves with Secretary Las M Shaw slated to return from Kentucky to Iowa, and notes on indorsements and gubernatorial race. Mentions Marion Wyandotte Shaw, Senator McCreary and Kentucky invitations. Lacks clear dates but references May 31 and upcoming events.
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Shaw
Iowa
Dis Méines
Mey
Las M.shaw
Treasury
Standard Oil Seeks Hearing Before ICC In Tillman Gillespie Case
Standard Oil asks permission to present testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Tillman Gillespie investigation. Witnesses from Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads are expected to appear. Philadelphia hearings to resume Tuesday after a lengthy conference with government counsel. John B. Thayer of the Pennsylvania Railroad had a private interview with Chatsman Knapp. It was learned the Chicago and Cleveland counsel for Standard Oil requested to submit rebuttal testimony. No final action announced.
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Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroads
Interstate Commerce
Tillman-Gillespie ,O
Philadelphia
John B. Thayer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chatsman Knapp
Chicago
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Census figures corrected by keep commission findings
After weeks of labor the Keep Commission released a report confirming the Twelfth Census agricultural figures as substantially accurate and more precise than earlier returns. It states the previous errors were largely guesswork and that current statistics provide a sound basis for official estimates.
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Unilya
Cynsus
Glenn
Denlarz Dion
Department of Agriculture
Advision of Statistics
Bureau of Statisticr
Charges on Coler actions move to attorney general
Special report from Albany May 1 says charges against Bird Coler president of Brooklyn are referred by Gov Higgins to Attorney General Mayer. Healy and Taylor of Brooklyn Democracy allege Coler struck a corrupt bargain with Brooklyn Democracy led by ex Senator Coffer and the German American League to trade patronage for political backing. Mayer indicates no action until next week.
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Taylor
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Coffer
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Caffer
Postal clerks press for improved conditions in New Jersey
A New Jersey Association of Post Office Clerks convention in Hoboken adopted a resolution urging President Roosevelt to seek a Commerce and Labor Department inquiry. Clerks claim they are paid less, work longer hours, and see fewer promotions than other government clerks, seeking shorter hours and better conditions, especially during holidays. The measure will be forwarded to the Postmaster General with hopes for action by the President.
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America
Germany
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Gov. Hardy
Lafayette
Ind
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Pittsburg
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Mexico
Joint Quarantine Talks Between Ecuador and U S
Ecuadorian Minister Carbo conferred with Secretary Root on quarantine measures for the Canal Zone and Guayaquil. Negotiations continue with the United States to prevent yellow fever transmission between Panama City and the Ecuadorian port, with action expected soon.
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Ecuador
United States
Canal Zone
Guayaquil
Jessen
Carbo
Root
Death List From San Francisco Disaster Names Added by War Department
Gen Greely transmitted an added list of Killed In the San Francisco disaster to the War Department. Names include Andrew A Wh bookkeeper Valencia, Margaret B Frindenberg Kingshire Hotel, Edwin G Findenberg Kingsburg Hotel, Théodore Hansen 162 First Street, John J Warren Pine Street, C Omaortt Willian Burain 72 Seventh Street, Dir George Taylor 112 Natoma Street, and Mrs Charles L Tord 122 Seventh Street. A Hawaii immigration conference sought a courtly approach to encourage migration and benefits for Hawaii.
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Seventh Street
George Taylor
Natoma‘ Street
Charles L. Tord
Seventh ‘Street
Politicians and business leaders discuss statehood and industry
In Washington hotel lobbies R S Rodey former New Mexico delegate and Porto Rico judge says statehood likely but warns of Foraker amendment. Representative Finley and others criticize tariff and demand reciprocity treaties while oil gas and lumber interests expand in Indian Territory and surrounding states.
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Territory
Porto Rico
Riggs
Enron
New Mexico-Arizona
Thay
Indian Territory
Arizona
President and family return from Portsmouth aboard Mayflower
The President and Mrs Roosevelt with their party arrived at Portsmouth aboard the Mayflower at the navy yard yesterday morning. After docking, the president bade farewell to officers and crew as a 21 gun salute rang out. They departed in carriages through the yard toward the White House.
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