Taft campaign grows as Foraker fights to influence
Taft campaign manager Arthur L Vorys met with President at the White House in a reportedly satisfactory talk on Ohio politics and future strategy to broaden the effort beyond the state. Foraker asserts he remains active, forecasting a robust fight and opposing any rushed peace with Taft forces as summer steers organizational work nationwide. Secretary Taft heads to Milwaukee with a warm welcome plan from the Merchants and Manufacturers Association.
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Mason
Taft Reaches Chicago for Western Army Post Tour
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Chicago tonight on an inspection tour of Western posts. He will visit Fort Snelling Minnesota Fort Meade Dakota and Fort Leavenworth Kansas and address students at Western universities before departing for Madison Wisconsin tomorrow.
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Kans
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Wis
Attacks the Politicians at Columbia University Sermon
The RevGeorge Hedges delivering the baccalaureate sermon at Columbia University condemned mercenary politicians. He described a nation in civil war with city halls garrisoned by rebels and taxes diverted to private gain killing people and corrupting youth. He urged graduates to oppose this foe and defend civic virtue.
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Cambridge
Truce talk in Iowa amid Republican factional strain
Des Moines June 9 Special to The Washington Post Hon J M Kettleman of Chicago met Gov Cummins amid reports a message from former Secretary Bhaw urged a peace plan for Iowa Republicans. Kettleman cited Timell backing Cannon for President and Iowa’s united front at the national convention if factions reconcile. He said Shaw favored Iowa support for Cannon in exchange for Cummins backed for Allison’s Senate seat.
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Des Moines
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J. M. Kettleman
Chicago
Cummins
L. M. Bhaw
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Towa
Kettleman
Shaw
New York City
Ike Lown
Allison
Senate
Plurality for Haskell in Oklahoma Democratic primary
Unofficial returns from 34 of 40 Indian Territory counties and 19 of 35 Oklahoma counties show C. N. Haskell of Muskogee with a sizable lead over L. A. Cruce of Ardmore for the Democratic nomination for governor of the new state. Final results await several days as returns trickle in.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
C. N. Haskell
L. A. Cruce
Ardmore
Knox Visits Washington to Close K Street House
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania was in Washington yesterday to close his K street house for the summer and will depart for Valley Forge soon. He declined to discuss for publication his Presidential candidacy.
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Washington
K Street
Valley Forge
Son Confesses Knife Killing After Father Brings Him In
In Chicago a 79-year-old man brings his 20-year-old son to police to confess stabbing John Linder, 22, at dawn near Thirty-eighth and Wood streets. The son admits the act, claiming he attacked after being provoked, and is taken to booking after a room inspection revealed bloodied clothing. The elder Flannigan, laborer of Lincoln street, reported the case.
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Chicago
Jim
James Flannigan
Deering Street
John Linder
Thirty-eighth
Wood Streets
Flannigan
Lincoln Street
Linder
Policeman Fires Six Shots Wounding Assassin in Savannah
Savannah police confront Italian immigrant Napo leon Sevirol after officer T. R. Avaunt shadows him in a dawn pursuit. Avaunt shoots seven times, hitting Sevirol six times before he dies en route to the station. The officer's coat is damaged by a knife that fails to harm him.
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T. R. Avaunt
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Avaunt
Paris La Grande Semaine Opens With Brazen Style
Paris hosts La Grande Semaine as eight days of major events begin at Auteuil and Long Champs. Americans flood in, with August Belmont, W. H. Vanderbilt, and Eugene Fischhoff on hand. Journaliste loses to Violon II in the big race, while Mrs Corey and Mapeile Gilman stand out in lace and diamonds amid wide hats and white fashion. A joking exchange over a cheap imitation hat sparks a brief, humorous moment.
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Mapeile Gilman
Ocoreys
United States Steel Corporation
Fight German Treaty Tests President Powers and Taft Candidacy
Special to The Washington Post from New York June 2 reports the American Protective Tariff League plans legal action to challenge the Presidents authority to alter the customs administrative act without Congress. The group denounces Taft’s candidacy and Root policy while arguing export values under the German trade agreement undermine foreign market value rules. The campaign may mobilize tariff industries and seek court rulings on executive power and treaty provisions.
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Noisy Whistler Defeated Col Smith in Court
Col Nicholas Smith a retired army officer was arraigned in a West Side Court on a disorderly conduct charge after an elevated train incident. Conductor Daniel Scanlon testified that Edward Kehler, age sixteen, whistled and tormented the colonel, who claimed Kehler struck him with a cane and left a red welt. The magistrate discharged Smith, accepting his version of events.
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Washington Post
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Oversea Pursuit Ends in Coin Collection Swop
In New York three men who mislaid a coin hoard valued at about $25,000, intended for the Vienna National Museum, were traced after a baggage mix up in Lembe r e Austria. Mirza Phinias nuc2zh oversaw the coins for the Vienna museum. Hamesh, a Persian resident, aided in gathering the ancient pieces. The satchel vanished, reached America, and was recovered in New York with aid from the immigration Bureau.
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Lembere
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Immigration Bureau
Lease of Studebaker Theater by New York group
Chicago theater news reports Dillingham and Wm F Connor of New York have leased the Studebaker Theater, plan renovation, open about September, with Connor as resident manager. They intend long engagements to satisfy Chicago’s growing theatergoing public, promising indefinite runs if the audience desires.
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Brudebyker
Rtns
Ambassador Bryce Arrives in Chicago for Address
British Ambassador James Bryce departed for Chicago to speak to the University of Illinois student body on Wednesday. He will then address audiences in St. Louis and other midwestern cities before returning to Washington.
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University of Ilinois
Washington
St. Louis
Mariette Repaired at Navy Yard After Honduras Trip
The vessel Mariette arrived at the navy yard at noon from Honduras. It will be placed out of commission for examination. Preliminary estimates indicate repairs may cost 340 000 dollars or more to restore the ship.
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Vate
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Marietta
Navy Yard
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America’s Peace Promoter Diaz Letter to Root
An autograph letter from President Diaz inviting Secretary of State Root to visit Mexico was presented by Enrique Creel the Mexican Ambassador. Root accepted and plans a late summer trip. The visit aims to improve relations between Mexico and the United States as part of broader outreach to South and Central American republics.
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Hague Tribunal
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Washington
United States
Spain
Gould Stays to Fight as He Chooses New York Trial
Howard Gould will remain in New York to face a divorce suit with Katharine Clemmons. He plans to stay near his attorney De Lancey Nicoll while his brothers travel abroad. His income is disputed as alimony talks center on $250,000 a year and the fluctuating value of his holdings.
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de Lancey Mnicoll
Washington Post
New York
Howard Gould
Katherine Clemmons
Switzerland
George Gould
Frank Gould
France
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DeLancey Nicoll
Gowan
DaLarcey Nicoll
Nicoll
Gould
Western Union
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Iis
Pabst Beer Marketing and Alcohol Content Stated
The text cites Webster on temperance and notes Pabst Blue Ribbon beer containing less than 8 percent alcohol. It references the Pabst Brewing Process and remarks that Pabst Beer is not only seven percent.
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Rink Pabst
Pabst
Giant Resists Arrest In Downtown Clash With Detective
New York June %-John L. Sturgis a 6 foot 4 inch 260 pound ex sparring partner of John L. Sullivan fought Detective Hooper on Third Avenue near Tenth Street interrupting a conversation with Clara Bates. Sturgis knocked Hooper down after a scuffle while officers waited for a wagon. Sturgis was held in $1000 bail for assault on the officer. the woman faced charges as well.
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New York
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John L. Sullivan
Hooper
Fifth Avenue
Sturgis
Third Avenue
Tenth Street
Clara Bates
Mueller
Whitman
Yorkville
Scranton Gun Fight Leaves One Dead One Wounded
In Nagalug near Scranton Pennsylvania on July 9 Joseph Gavenazzo shot Samuel Mandel dead and seriously wounded Pasquale Geronde after a quarrel. Gavenazzo fled to the mountains but was captured.
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Schiller Goethe monument dedicated in Wade Park Cleveland
The Schiller Goethe monument funded by Cleveland Germans cost over 10000 and was dedicated in Wade Park in front of about 50000. Emperor William of Germany sent a cable, Vice President Fairbanks and Vice Mayor Lapp sent remarks, and speakers included Thwing Lettenhauer Voss.
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University of Wisconsin
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Hague Court Power to Revise War Rules Urged
Delegates plan broader use of arbitration and stronger neutral protections at the Hague conference. American instructions press to enlarge the permanent tribunal’s scope, limit submarine use, and formalize war declarations while extending Geneva convention rules to modern warfare.
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American Delegates Push Drago Doctrine At Second Conference
The American line urges discussing the Drago doctrine as an optional topic, arguing that debt collection by governments has harmed weaker nations and violated justice. Root notes U S isolation helps advance the proposal, while expecting strong European opposition and favoring arbitration to curb excessive creditor demands.
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Papal Move At The Hague In Paris Nunciature Case
Vatican circles report that the banishment of Mgr Montagnini, secretary of the Papal nunciature in Paris, from France, will be raised at The Hague conference by a smaller Catholic power.
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Boston Doctor Champions Survival of the Fittest
Boston physician Dr. Andrew Christian argues for a state board to judge marriage fitness and endorses killing mentally weak and deformed infants to spare later suffering. He calls for a pruning of society and a soon eradicating weeding out of undesirable births.
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Harvard Freshmen Arrive as Yale Teams Camp at Gales Ferry
Harvard freshmen reached Gales Ferry Conn after a river trip from New London in Harvard launch. Harvard varsity to follow tomorrow under Manager George Whitney and Teddy Roosevelt Jr. Yale crews spent Sunday in camp with church attendance and heavy showers delaying four mile race plans.
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Telegraphers Plan Fight to Aid Strikers in New York Warmed Plea
Samuel J. Small, head of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, contends with big telegraph firms as directors meet next Wednesday. He hopes for a conference and avoids a general strike, urging financial support from supporters in other cities to pressure employers and prevent work stoppages.
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New York
Samuel J. Small
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Astor House
Western Union
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Pagetone
Bad Dreams Caused by Coffee The Health Classic Ad
A consumer recounts nervousness insomnia and disturbing dreams linked to coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee dreams eased and sleep improved, with claims of calmer nerves and better health. The testimonial urges quitting coffee due to caffeine’s effects and favors Postura as a replacement.
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