Peach Stone Theorists and Knox Controversy At Senate
In a Washington Herald column a satirical note mocks Representative Hamlin’s attack on Secretary Knox over a State Department employee. It argues the inquiry should prove facts, not political theater, and defends Knox while urging fair treatment and proper oversight. The piece also weighs District salaries and municipal funding, praising Washington’s governance and urging equity in receipts. It closes with optimistic notes on Georgia peach and Tennessee strawberry crops, linking agricultural prosperity to national morale.
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Tennessee
Lady Bathurst Divorced In London Tale Of Intrigue
A lengthy London society report details Lady Bathurst's divorce from Sir Frederick Bathurst. It chronicles her millinery venture, marriage, separation, and subsequent affair with Pierre de Jaucourt. Court action led to withdrawal of damages claims. Rome discussions hint at a Roman Catholic marriage pathway for remarriage.
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Richard Caton
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Bathurst Place
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Europe
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Seine-at-Marne
Jockey Club
Paris
London
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Sir Frederick Hkenlee
Pierra da Jau
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The Threatened Strike and Taft Mediation Efforts
The piece argues that a widespread coal strike is likely and outlines the tentative mediation by President Taft and Roosevelt era conciliation efforts. It discusses potential consequences, calls for arbitration, and stresses the need for both miners and operators to recognize public duty over pride while hoping for a peaceful resolution.
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Minera
United
Taft
Dieter
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Taftla
Alymaeliah
The Optimist and the Turtle Tale of Courage
Readers encounter a parable on optimism and pessimism via a man named Jordan who survives a life risking encounter with a turtle at sea. The tale contrasts optimistic reactions with pessimistic ones as Jordan uses a rope to secure the creature and steer toward safety, illustrating a positive mindset under danger.
Reform proposal cuts distribution cost of publications
Senator Emoot proposes a printing reduction plan to save money on distributing publications to lawmakers. The idea swaps per member allotments for a cash credit and half price purchases, allowing reps and senators to select titles favored by their constituents. The plan aims to curb waste while preventing resale abuse and ensuring fair access.
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Pmont
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Ihe
Smooth Dmll
Charles B Brewer
Washington March
Woman Trustee Plan Favored By Kensington Leader
Dr Ryan Devereux, county school commissioner, urged placing a woman on the town school trustees at a Kensington Improvement Association meeting in Maryland. The audience approved the idea in principle, while the association tasked its landscape committee to improve the triangular plot in front of the town hall.
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Kensington Association
Kensington
Kensington Improvement Association
Ryan Devereux
Goldaboroush
Chia
Associaion
Senate Stalls Over Appropriations and Committees Acts
Congress adjourned as Senate considered the fortification appropriation and a tax bill. Debates touched on street railway conditions, a Hamiltonian loan, and foreign affairs probes while House members met at noon to push calendar items and study the battleship appropriation.
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Domécrete For
Chunus
Taft Back in Washington After New York Trip Delay
President Taft returned to Washington from a New England trip and found reports that Mrs Taft was injured at a New York exhibition. He phoned relatives, learned she was uninjured, and then proceeded to Washington via the Boston and Washington express delayed by fog. He reviewed Roosevelt’s primaries stance en route, offering no public comment.
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Taft
Washington
New England
White House
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Miss Taft
Boston and
Washington Express
Fatt
Tis
Henry W Taft
Col Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Aither
Taft Campaign Bureau
Admiral Melville Buried in Philadelphia Funeral Held Today
Rear Admiral George W Melville US Navy retiree died last Sunday. Dignitaries attended funeral services at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and Laurel Hill Cemetery. Taps and three volleys marked the service as naval officials and civic leaders observed the burial. Reports note talks between Britain and Germany on naval information exchange.
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George W Melville
USDMT
John F . Davies
Bethlehem Presbyterian
Carren
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Oes
South Laurel Hill
Germany
London
Ecommona
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Spencer Churchill
Ford
Admiralty
Great Britain
Berlin
The
Tageblatt
Aumtral von Tirpitz
Odds Over Library Sparks Congressional Clash
Fragmentary item notes a dispute over a national financial library collection as Congress weighs its fate. The Senate Finance committee backs transferring the books to the Library of Congress, while the House favors keeping the tomes in the Library. The piece references Champ Clark and taft as contextual figures. It also includes a humorous poem attributed to Donnelly of St Paul dated March 18 1912.
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Ana
National Monetary Commission
Congress
Senate
Anance Committee
House
Library of Congress
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
Fronted as a quirky, era voice piece asserting strong prejudices over weak convictions. It lampoons social ascent and alimony while musing on wisdom teeth humor and kitchen talent as paths to money and bias. Several aphorisms touch on gender roles and society.
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Chicago News
Dalanca
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Witty Fragment
A fragment from a New York Freon column comments on romance and suspicion with hazy satire. It jokes that inquiry and a widows wealth can distort perception, noting how air and money shape trust and attention in love.
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New York
Weather conditions shift with southwestern storm and rising temperatures
The Weather Bureau reports a strong Southwestern storm moving northeast into Missouri and the Dakotas, with heavy snow in the plains and lower Mississippi valleys, colder conditions elsewhere. Ohio and Mississippi rivers are rising, with flood warnings expected in Cairo and Memphis areas. winds from the Atlantic coast shift to brisk, with a mix of rain and snow in the Northwest and Midwest through Friday.
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Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic States
Suthwest
Missouri
Colorado
Southwastern
New Merlook
Plains Bistes
Értloué
Misouri
Capger Mivausippi
Iake
Rocky Mountaloe
South Atlantic
Staten
Pacifi
Catrene
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Mtinaleipp
Ohio
Missisaippi
Sant Gulf States
Hic
Ohio River
Cairo
Pridey
Pbs
Joel Colt
Northwestern
Arracams
Oklahoma
Texas
Pennsyvanla
Indiana
Illinois
Suthern
Lower Michigan
Iowa
Kansan
Ura
Atlecomat
Delaware
Wotanasha
Middle
New England
Atlantic
Aulnore
Michigan
Visitors to the Capital Debate Smith Wilson Underwood Support
Reports from Washington quote H H Mayberry predicting strong underwood support among delegates from Tennessee and South Dakota, with Wilson facing Essex county opposition and possible unit-rule delegates. South Dakota touts growth and school funds as it eyes Taft alignment, while Pennsylvania promoters praise good roads funding and national turnpike plans.
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Wilmet Tenneasee
Fillmore
H. H. Maywerry
Underwood Club of
Nashville
Willard
Thelleva Tennsenee
Underwood
Mayberry
Gev Harmon
Gey Wilson
Tennessee
United States
Tenneewe
Region Union
Gov Wilson
Gov Harmon
Alabama
Ways and Menina Committee
House
New Jersey
Wilson
Wile
Baltimore
Benjamin Grunaver
Paterson NJ
Gor Wilson
Essex County
Brith
Nugent
Smith
Harmon
Clark
Huser County
Nicaragua Approves 70000 Dollar Loan in Closed Session
In Managua the Congress session approved a supplementary loan of seventy thousand dollars after amendments. The session occurred behind closed doors with absence of the chairman and secretary. The vice president authorized the session as deputies attended and debated the measure. Woman suffrage and direct senatorial elections failed in Boston with narrow margins.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Congress
Army officers listed for orders and postings across several commands
Maj William A Phillips and Lt Leroy T Hillman depart for April to June visits at BF au Fout de Nemowrs Powder Co in Car neys Point near Wilmington. Capt Jommm F Tanta to Firat infantry core. Promotable officers listed for qunmmination at Fort Leavenworth. Various detachments and vessels named for movement between Hampton Roads Norfolk and nearby ports, with origin and destination locations and ship names.
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Erdsange
BF Au Fout de Nemowrs Powder Company
Carneys Point
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Deton Smite
Auai
Mat Leroy T Hillman
Erdgasce
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Core
Firat Infantry
Harry D Mitchell
Offleara Wilk
Liat
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Meantey
Mamining Board
Fort Leavenworth
Kant
Liente
Oforos Averett
Intentry
Zerry Mnenold
Twenty
George F Dailet
Barton K Tount
Jor Loftus
Charles W Johnon
Bankers Banquet Held by United States Trust and Commercial National Bank
Directors and officers of United States Trust Company and Commercial National Bank gathered at the New Willard Hotel for a banquet. Ashton G Clapham presided as toastmaster as leaders like Charles J Faulkner W A H Church and John Poole spoke on bank growth and industry. Nate Leipzig performed as conjurer after the meal.
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Philadelphia
Ciy
Rank N Harkedale
Pennsylvania Ralway Company
Raleigh
van Representatiie
Eic Hendull
Towa
United States
Columbus
United States Trust Co
Ashton G Clapham
Commercial National Bank
Charles J Faulkner
W. A H Church
Myer Cohen
Tucker K. Benda
Johm Poole
Eid Wate
United States Trust Company
Ramus
Henry FR Golden Donaldson
Wade Tf En
Wilfem F Dennis
Frederick H Treat
O G Mtaptea
W P Ramney
John Poole
Nate Leipzig
4 inch gun for aero commander davis invention tested
The largest aeroplane bun wan successfully tented on a barge off Fort Wright Island NY. Commander Davis and officers witnessed two quick firings. The device weighs 14 pounds, fires a 3.5 pound projectile at over 1000 feet per second, and will be sent to Washington for official government testing after minor changes.
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Flahers Island
Bun Wan
United States
Clet
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Dean
Washington
Secretary MacVeagh proposes sale of unclaimed military effects
A bill transmitted to Congress by Secretary MacVeagh would authorize the Treasury to convert unclaimed effects of officers and enlisted men from the army and navy into cash. Objects lying in Treasury vaults for up to 30 years could be sold after a two year holding period and the proceeds placed into a national trust fund. Heirs and claimants would receive the money upon proof of title.
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Chicago
Army
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Congress
Mac ‘Veagh
Auditor of the Treasury
Treasury Department
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