Suffragette confronts King at Buckingham amid court turmoil
London reports civil unrest as a suffragette, masked by royal ceremony, knelt before King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. She cried for mercy, causing chaos before guards removed her. rumors swirl of a famed English family disgrace and an American woman possibly involved. Detectives inspected all guests and carriages. police prepared stronger measures as suffrage agitation intensifies.
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Two Titled Women Plead With the King in Court
London reports differ in late editions about a court incident. The Daily Mail notes a manly plea just before 11 o clock as a black clad woman knelt before the king with hands extended, while court officials moved forward.
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Card scandal worries king in royal household case
London reports a card cheating scandal linked to a royal household member. King Edward foresees tensions as guests pull out of a Buckingham Palace dinner and he contemplates staying in town over Whitsuntide to meet involved parties. A compromise has been reached, but parties refuse to accept it. Two prominent men accuse the royal aide, who has won large sums at St James and Marlborough clubs, of cheating at cards.
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AMERICANS AT COURT MISS CLEVELAND PRESENTED
Royal drawing room at Buckingham Palace draws 800 to 900 guests including diplomats ministers and Indian princes. Esther Cleveland wears her grandmother’s gown from fifty years earlier. Lady Irene Curzon is presented by the Countess of Suffolk.
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Trust bills move faster than House action in Senate
The administration pushes trust legislation via the trade commission bill with Newlands proposing to accept amendments from the House as they arrive, while judiciary committee resists. Senators debate timing and potential adjournment as leaders aim to perfect the railroad securities bill and other measures before July 1. The hearing on railroad securities criticized as unconstitutional by Erie’s George F Browell and Louisville and Nashville’s E Jouett, citing harm to markets and rail operations.
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Taft argues against ceding Philippines to oligarchs
Former President William H. Taft warns in a written statement that yielding the Philippine Islands would be insanity. He says leaving the islands to "an oligarchy" of eloquent orators would fail civil and individual liberty and trigger immediate Moro and Filipino conflicts, risking renewed war to maintain peace already guaranteed to the world.
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President braves 50 mph gale to Arlington ceremony
In a storm described as one of the worst in months, the President and his daughters rode through rivers of rain to the White House after a rapid Arlington-to-White House run of about ten minutes. A mule-drawn wagon nearly blocked the way on the Georgetown viaduct as trees bent under the wind. The President then traveled to the Mayflower for Annapolis, where he was to speak at the Naval Academy commencement as thunder rattled the ceremony.
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Antitoxin Seeker Sails With Mosquito Specimens
Dr. Peter J. Latz of Chicago sails from New York aboard the Argentina to Trieste with 1,200 mosquito specimens to prove an antitoxin immunizes against tropical diseases. He expects to study in Europe and Africa’s swamps, pursuing trials on malaria and sleeping sickness.
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Carranza rejects mediation stance amid Niagara talks
Carranza announces through agents he will not answer mediators or issue a northern provisional government proclamation until reaching Saltillo. Villa plans to move from Chihuahua City to Torreon then south to Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi as Natera creates a new central military zone. Constitutionalists lament Niagara Falls talks as Hamlet left out, insisting only their government can settle Mexico's internal affairs. Huerta faction appears diminished and unable to honor pledges.
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Mayo Ordered To Halt Blockade Amid Mexican Clash
Rear Admiral Mayo is instructed not to permit a blockade of Tampico by Mexican gun boats, as a clash with Commodore Aznetz’s Mexican fleet is expected. Huerta orders ship Bravo and Baragord to permit arms landings for rebels at Tampico, with Mayo authorized to use force if needed. Constitutionalists reject outsiders and push a government under the Plan of Guadalupe as the path to order. Mediation at Niagara Falls waits for Carranza word on constitutionalist participation, with delays seen as favorable for negotiation.
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Rat Causes Lingering Spectacle in New York
A Washington Post wire from New York details a chaotic scene in a Manhattan street tied to rat alarms during a public display. The piece weaves in political tension over arms shipments to Mexican factions, mediation, and U.S. policy toward Huerta and Carranza.
King at Court and Royal Reception Dominate Issue
The issue highlights a paper militant reaching the king at court and Americans received by royalty. Includes references to a presidential trust bill, a royal ride in rain, and a Mexican revefareer at Melatton with U S honor at stake. Also reports on confederate monument unveiling and sundry civic matters.
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U. S. Honor at Stake as Envoys Report Suspicion
Rumors of double dealing circulate from Niagara as Huerta blocks rebels. Interference with naval actions threatens to breach a pledge. Officials grow wary that acts against the rebels may be accepted as violations.
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Britain Rights Under Question in Senates Debate
The debate centers on Hay-Fauntcefote treaty interpretations and possible British rights the U S may concede. Senator Cummins argues repeal advocates misread correspondence and would grant Britain unwarranted privileges, urging stronger U S defense of sovereignty.
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