Tower Resigns as Ambassador in Berlin Amid Hill Tension
The President accepted Mr. Tower’s resignation surprising the Ambassador who has served twenty years abroad. Dr. Hill plans to take over the Berlin embassy if allowed, while Tower’s departure follows his wish for his children to have American education. The German Emperor and Empress have honored the Towers, and a successor will come from the diplomatic service, likely not Mr Bacon.
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Hill
Tower
Neton
United States
Berlin
Cower
Jr. Hill
Hilll
Robert Hucon
Bacon
Washington
Yower
Jor
Fun
DL Taraney Fia
Huh
Ameri
Sutverland
Ag Chatask
Hnl
Ambbassador
Kaiser Declines Hill as American Ambassador to Berlin
The German government refuses to appoint Dr. David Jayne Hill as American Ambassador to Berlin, succeeding Charlemagne Tower whose resignation is accepted. Secretary Root and the State Department were surprised by the rejection, with Emperor William cited personal reasons linked to Prince Henry's earlier visit, while Hill's diplomatic career and literary work are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jayne Hill
Ambbassador
Charlemagne Tower
K. Vie
The
Hague
Hay
William
America
Prince Henry
Full
Dr. Hill
State Department
Fills
Root
Foreign Office
Unt
Wny
Washington
Baron Speck von Sternbnrg
Bombay
Hood's Sarsaparilla Under Pure Food and Drugs Act
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as pure and beneficial, claimed to require no changes in form or advertising under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. A Boston doctor’s prescription is cited, with assertions of numerous cures and its status as a spring medicine, restorer, and blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Boston
Hood
Diplomats and social life mark early 20th century note
The text recalls a diplomat who left the State Department to become Minister, transferred to The Hague, and participated in the second Hague conference. It notes his role as an American delegate, his influence on diplomacy, and social life in Washington with his wife. It mentions political writings during McKinley and Roosevelt campaigns and expertise in economic subjects, especially tariffs.
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State Department
Switzerland
Hague
Cou Rt
Root
Washington
German Declines to Receive Hill as American Ambassador
Paris and The Hague diplomatic circles report that Germany has refused to accept Dr. David Jayne Hill as American Ambassador at Berlin. Hill, arriving from The Hague, expresses surprise at the German decision, noting Germany’s previous communication of approval and lacking official reasons. Dutch and Paris officials seek explanation, while Hill regards a business mission and contemplates return to The Hague.
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Paris
David Jayne Hill
Re Hague
Regina
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
Berlin
Hill
Hil
Hague
the Hague
Mar
David Jayne HM
Berin
Root Speaks to Alumni at College Banquet
Secretary of State Elvin Root addressed the Tamitton College Alumni Association banquet at Le Normandie Hotel. He praised college traditions, recalled boyhood scenes, and left to attend another function, joking he was “instructed to vote for Hughes.” Officials elected included President Sherman and officers, with many notable alumni in attendance.
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Elvin Root
Tamitton College Alumni Association
le Normandie
Root
Hughes
James 8. Sherman
Association
K. A. Sherman
Hamilton
C. B. Low
James McLachlen
Cannon
Representative Sherman
M. &. Dayton
Representative McLachlen
R. W. Atone
J. R. Baker
J. D. Collins
J. H. Cunningham
E. Q. Perry
Charles 8. Bundy
Ausburn Towner
M. E. Dayton
Eli
Dr Stanton Coit Jailed In London Assault Case
London March In the West London Police Court Magistrate Garrett sentenced Dr Stanton Coit to one month imprisonment for assault on the omnibus conductor. Coit denies the charge and has been liberated pending an appeal. He chairs the West London Ethical Society and edits the Ethical Review. He was born in Columbus Ohio and was formerly a herd worker at the New York University settlement.
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London
West London
Garrett
Stanton Coit
Celt
West London Ethical Society
The
Ethical Review
Columbus
Ohio
Herd
New York University
Funeral crowds line streets for Senator Bryan in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida on March 25 crowds gathered to honor Senator William James Bryan. The funeral at St John Episcopal Church began at 5 p m with Rev W W Shields officiating. Stores closed at 2 p m as residents formed a long cortege, many heads uncovered in tribute. Prominent Floridians from across the state attended this mournful event.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William James Bryan
St. John’s “Episcopal Church
W. W. Shields
Senator Bryan
No Hope for Stevens and Korea in Defense Fund
Durham W. Stevens, adviser to the Japanese government in Korea, lies gravely wounded after a Monday shooting. A Korean student in California announces a fund to aid Stevens’ defense, while Koreans in San Francisco approve the shooting as a response to Stevens’ role in Korea. Tokyo and San Francisco both report condolences from their legislatures.
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Gos Angeles
Tokyo
Washington Post
San Francisco
Mar
Durham W. Stevens
Korea
J. W. Chang
Stevens
Hunting‘ton
Los Angeles
D. W. Stevens
H. Cynn
University of Southern California
Cynn
House of Representatives
Korean Council of State
House of Lords
GIVES MICHIGAN TO TAFT AT CAPITOL MEETING
Michigan Governor Fred M. Warner, returning from Crystal Springs Florida, said Michigan would likely back Taft for the Republican presidency. He met with lawmakers, viewed floor debates, and predicted Taft would be nominated on the first ballot. Warner said the state convention would instruct for Taft and that Michigan’s delegation would unite.
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Michigan
Taft
Fred M. Warner
Capitol
Crystal Springs
Fla
Sanwel W. Smith
Diekema
House
Senate
William Alden Smith
Jansing
Warner
Fordney
Michiigan
Ev Cote
The Simple Case of Susan and Doris Has Her Way
The piece previews two stories in The Saturday Evening Post. Susan is drawn into a stylish elopement plot with a rich New York milieu and a modern social scene. Doris Has Her Way raises questions of class, marriage, and love in a satirical magazine story.
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Susan
New York
Saturday Evening Post
Jacques Futrelle
Doris
Bert Leston Taylor
Evening Post
Chinese Traitors Convicted in State Secrets Case
Seven men arrested recently charged with trafficking in government secrets were convicted and sentenced to long terms in prison. The case signals widespread conspiracy against the government and alarms the court and administration. Reports say thirty important prisoners are held and a chief of police in the forbidden City may be among them.
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Peking
Mar
Ta Jg
Elie of Police
Forbidden City
Tie
Dynasty
Welles
War Dept orders trolley removal at Fort Wadsworth
War Department plans to bar the Richmond Eight and Power Co trolley from Fort Wadsworth by moving tracks north of their current point. The 112 acre reservation would gain a new wall on three sides and night sentries to deter intruders. Officials aim to shield forts and batteries, including 10 inch disappearing guns, from enemy access and photography.
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New York
Mar
Fort, Wadsworth
War Department
Narrows
Richmond Eight and Power Company
HH. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Lehmann
Fort Wadsworth
Sherman Improves. Doctors Now See No Operation
Representative James Sherman of New York, long ill in Washington from gall stones, showed marked improvement last night. His three sons arrived in the capital with his family physician Dr. H. Peck of Utica, and it is believed surgery will not be needed.
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James
Sherman
New York
Mr. Sherman
Washington
H. &. Peck
Utica
Governors Stance on State Rights and Railroad Rates
Gov Glenn denounces federal court bias against Minnesota and North Carolina cases. He warns that a broad federal ruling could strip state law enforcement, risking railroad rate control and even whisky traffic and child labor matters. He vows to enforce state law unless blocked by courts, recalling past support for a two and a half cent rate.
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York
Tha
Minneste
North Carolina
Harlan
Glenn
Minnesota
Fedora
Objects to Chinese Citizen State Dept Seeks to Revoke Papers
The State Department plans revocation of citizenship papers granted to George William, a Chinese native, in Boston over thirty years ago. The action follows a request from the American minister at Peking, with Chief William H. Lewis ordered to begin proceedings. Williams arrived in Boston in 184 and allegedly naturalized in 1677, though lacking legal right. he later returned to China in 1897.
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State Department
Boston
Mass
Mar
Washington
George William
Amay
China
Peking
Wiliam H. Lewis
Naturalization Bureau
Williams
Hopeful update on Senator Penrose in Philadelphia
United States Senator Penrose was reported slightly improved at midnight with no change for the worse earlier bulletin. Physicians hope for ultimate recovery though he remains in danger, as crowds and listed details reflect the era’s medical uncertainty.
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Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Bomb Explodes at Hampton Mills Wrecks Engine House
A dynamite blast at the Hampton shoddy mills in New Hampton, New Jersey, injures several workers and destroys a grinding machine and engine building. Fragments hit nearby structures but no one is reported inside the wrecked section. A former employee has been taken into custody for questioning. Larger offices for rent in The Washington Post Building.
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Hampton Junction
N. J
Hampton
New Hampton
Haere
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Providence Hospital
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Wilbout B
Florence
Newton Pl
Peter Grogan
Sanders & Stayman
Washington Post Building
Pera
American Security and Trust Company
Witeenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
G & Bryand
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Tenth Street
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Wilson & Mayers
Seamleas Wiltons
Axtmeters
Brussels
Hartford
Bigelow
Sanford Leedom
Roxbury
Wilson & MA
W. & J. Sloane
Aubusson and Savonnerie
India
H Street
Post
John G. Meinberg
King Baker
Eleventh Street
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Washington, D. C
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Christian Xander
Fee
McCrays
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F_St. NW
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St. N. W
Gunn, Richards & Co
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Washington Post ‘Building
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