Taft Roosevelt meeting in Baltimore signals 1912 support
In Baltimore at the Cardinal Gibbons Jubilee Taft receives a cordial nod from Theodore Roosevelt, whose stance may influence 1912 Republican dynamics. The two leaders, longtime friends, exchange greetings and discuss Mrs Taft’s health and other matters while a crowd of Congress members watches.
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Roosevelt Laurel Sashayed Meeting With Cardinal Gibbons
President arrived in Washington at seven and attended a meet with Velt declining an invitation as he greeted Cardinal Gibbons. After shaking the prelate's hand the President extended farewell to Theodore Roosevelt and whispered a last remark before departing in lighthearted mood.
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Wife Locked Him Up In Insane Asylum Suit
New York millionaire Robert Benson Davis sues for divorce from Jennie W. Davis charging she tried to confine him in an insane asylum to end the marriage. He escaped with two trained nurses including Miss Arthur of New York. Trial set for June 16 with Delphin M. Delmas defending.
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Missing Men Sought As Suspects Tales Clash In Murder Case
Two suspects Mrs Minnie Murdock and Charles Merkle protest innocence after Harry Harding known as Harry Davis is found murdered in the rear of their Mason Creek home. Coroner's jury adjourns as authorities explore disappearances of two other men and a possible third. The case unfolds with rival statements about who buried the body and why, while police investigate letters from men promising to visit Norfolk and reconcile debts from matrimonial bureaus.
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Cardinal Gibons Eulogized On Fiftieth Priesthood Anniversary
In Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons is celebrated by President Taft and other leaders for fifty years as a priest and twenty five as a cardinal. The ceremony drew prominent figures, diplomats, and members of Congress, with statesmen praising his patriotism and church devotion.
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Man-eating gorilla on the loose in La Porte
A large South Africa brought gorilla named Mac escaped from the Mazeppa Carnival Company last night attacking trainer Montana Harrison of Columbus. Hundreds witnessed the panic as the animal roamed until early morning when captured in a building. Harrison suffered severe leg and arm injuries but will recover. Public fear kept people indoors through a hot night with schools closed until Mac was recaptured.
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Punished for Not Kissing in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre on June 6 Alderman Donohue held Daniel Reardon of North Wilkes-Barre on a peace bond for not kissing Mrs. Mary Burke a widow. Reardon faced a disorderly conduct arrest after taunting her and the alderman berated him for his lack of gallantry and ordered bail to keep the peace.
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Reciprocity in Gold Coins Arrives in Canada
The Washington Post reports Ottawa has approval for designs of new Canadian five and ten dollar gold coins. Minting starts now. An agreement with the United States provides full reciprocity, with coins accepted at face value and minted to match weight fineness and intrinsic value. Canada notes a large stock of U S gold in banks, amounting to 68 million three hundred thousand dollars.
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Woman Seeks $300000 From Hoe Estate After Suit Incident
Arthur Johns, lawyer, confronted Robert Hoe on East Fifty fifth street after a rumor-filled suit filed by his wife seeking about 300000. Johns struck Hoe, claiming abuse of his wife’s name. Hoe was not severely harmed. Johns posted 500 bond to keep peace. A separate note reports balloonists rescued near Bremerhaven after a Berlin to Weser River flight.
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Denounces Rice Toss At Wedding In Passaic
The Rev Father Kernan of St Nicholas Church denounces the custom of throwing rice after weddings. After Miss Walsh and Frank Lesch wed, he asked worshippers to refrain from rice in or near the church and to wait until the couple leaves the premises.
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Common Scold Fined Under Old Blue Law in Atlantic City
Mrs Margaret Gregson aged 24 was fined 40 dollars as a common scold after venting at neighbors who mocked her husband as a skinny runt. Neighbors had her arrested and testified, leading to the conviction under an old blue law long considered obsolete.
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Davidson Will Come Rejected Omaha Inducement
Telegram received last night ends a day of anxiety for the board of education Nebraska man declines six thousand dollar salary to come to Washington for five thousand may delay arrival the decision leaves the capital school plans in suspense
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Davidson Wires Acceptance of Washington Superintendency
Dr William M Davidson superintendent designate for District of Columbia schools accepts the Washington post. He plans to arrive in fall if extended, will serve until 1914. Omaha officials and Board weigh the move as questions of salary and readiness arise amid rumors he might stay.
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Plot To Kill Gonzales Delays Chihuahua Trip
A $40,000 plot against Governor Abram Gonzales of Chihuahua triggers postponement of his trip and spurs arrests in multiple Mexican cities. Madero Jr. travels under tight guard as authorities warn of conspirators while crowds welcome him on the journey toward Mexico City.
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Boutell man attempts suicide at Y M C A in New York
Leonard J. Boutell son of former Representative Henry Sherman Boutell of Illinois attempted death by own action at the West Fifty seventh Street Y M C A He tied a rope to his neck and leaped from a lobby stairs he was cut down and saved He spoke of family troubles the death of two babies and a estranged wife as motives and said he had not seen his father for years He was locked up.
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Taft appeals to Democrats in key session
Taft seeks Democratic support in Congress as the administration presses forward with the tariff and other legislative priorities. The House Democrats report on the wool bill while Nicaragua debt treaty is signed. Stimson receives typhoid vaccination amid ongoing public health efforts.
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At 92 He Weds Girl of 24 in Muldrow Oklahoma
A 92 year old, A. D. Dutton, married 24 year old Rebecca Jane Galoney in Muldrow Oklahoma. Dutton, who credits his longevity to eating beans, works on the farm daily and remains vigorous despite his age.
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Ship Taboga sinks after wreck near Cuanico reef
Pilot Matthews steered the Taboga onto breakers near Los Santos causing 23 deaths. Captain Campbell and Matthews were arrested. Eight survivors reached shore, two passengers rode bullocks to safety, and many children perished. Sailors aboard the David describe panic and lack of lifeboats as the wreck drew anger in Colon.
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Veteran tears down flag at post office in Utah
Frederick Jefferson, a 73 year old Utah veteran who fought at Gettysburg, tore down the worn flag over Milford post office after months of protest and claimed Postmaster Miller threatened to throttle him. Jefferson says he replaced it with a new flag on Decoration Day.
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Amundsen Hastens South For Polar Depot Flights
The Times reports Capt. Amundsen began southward to set a main depot at 8 degrees south and to reach a smaller depot around 5 or 6 degrees south before polar darkness. The dispatch is dated February 9 and relayed by The Washington Post special cable from London.
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Tragic Arlington Cemetery death of J A McLaughlin
J A McLaughlin wealthy Virginian died by his own action between his parents graves in Arlington Cemetery. A note requested no clergy or inquest and no religious ceremony, claiming ill health and asserting funds to cover funeral costs and monument. Police found poison in his pockets and a bottle of morphine pills, with coroner ruling death a voluntary act.
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Berbers Menace American Missionaries in Morocco
Special Cable reports from Tangier on June 6 saying Berbers still hold Mequinez and rage against foreigners after the French invasion. American missionary Mr Swanson at Sifroo is threatened with death unless ransom is paid, but he has no money. Missionary Mr Reed with the Beni Warrein tribe has not been heard.
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