Oklahoma Statehood Fight Aims to Delay Union
Territorial Republicans, led by Dennis Flynn, press a plan to block admission of Oklahoma under the new constitution, arguing disapproval by the president would delay statehood and shift power to Republicans. They cite demographics from Indian Territory and Oklahoma, the party’s control of offices, and fear of Democratic dominance in future elections.
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Indian Territory
Dennis Flynn
Wahington
Republican State Committee
Kansas
Cannon
Watson
Indiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Porte Yields To America In Diplomatic Note
Washington dispatch reports the American Ambassador warned the Porte the U S would not grant favors until its rights are respected and opposed a 3 per cent customs surtax until key issues are settled. A note reportedly satisfied most points and settlement is anticipated within days.
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Washington Post
Constantinople
Porte
United States
Cal
Exposition Department
Government readies strict naturalization enforcement plan
The Department of Commerce and Labor, with the Department of Justice, moves to implement last June's naturalization law with strict fraud precautions. The Bureau of Naturalization will cooperate with district attorney offices where citizenship applications are high, led by Richard K. Campbell and Assistant Attorney General Cooley. Cooley tours cities, selecting responsible representatives to oversee enforcement and hold them accountable to Washington.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Justice
Department
Bureau of Naturalization
District Attorney
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Cooley
St. Louia
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Roosevelt Third Term Precedent Questioned by Edmunds
Ex Senator Edmunds argues Roosevelt will not seek a third term, warning it would set a dangerous precedent. He compares potential life presidency to Diaz in Mexico and urges a conservative course next year, praising real liberty and personal rights while opposing succession.
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Roosevelt
Extra Session Suggested Over Milk Tuberculin Testing
A committee from the Milk Producers' Association of Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia urges Congress to hold an extra session to address compulsory tuberculin testing of all dairy herds supplying Washington milk. They call for clear uniform regulations, district funding of testing, and avoidance of local discrimination by enforcing a general federal standard nationwide.
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Milk Producers’ Association
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Davenport Arabian Test for Endurance Stalls Over Ill Horse
The War Department halted Homer Davenport's plan to test an Arabian horse against American stock as a government endurance experiment. Davenport’s entry fell ill with an unknown disease, delaying the test and prompting a flood of letters and proposed competitors while officials stressed openness and no animal cruelty.
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War Department
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American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
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Spaniard seeks old job at Naval Academy reinstatement
Garcia Valdes once Spanish instructor at the Naval Academy plans to appeal to Secretary Metcalf for reinstatement. Born in Spain and long resident in the Philippines, he ran a controversial paper Meow, faced Abel charges, and reportedly fled the islands under a cloud while awaiting a new trial. He alleges persecution by his father-in-law and influential Filipino associates and says he fled to seek justice in the United States.
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Philippines
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Voads
Marines To Stay In Cuba Indefinitely
Gen Elliott, commandant of marines, reports to Secretary Taft that about 1000 Marines should remain on the island for an indefinite term. War Department cites recruitment difficulties in the United States as the reason for extending service in Cuba while noting no change in political conditions on the island.
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War Department
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Examination for Pay Corps Two Vacancies for Assistant Paymasters
Twelve men are listed to take the examination for appointment as assistant paymaster in the Navy. The exam begins June 12 at the navy yard in this city. Designated entrants include Archer of San Antonio and De W. Bleecker of New Jersey among others. Two vacancies remain in the Pay Corps.
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Baton Rouge
Maurice A Karcher
Yeoman
Newport
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George B. Mortiam
New York
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Naval Academy
Anpepolie
Alm
Andes
Vacancy in Internal Revenue post lingers in White House
Senator Hiking of West Virginia presses for a commissionership in Internal Revenue for a constituent. Pearl Wight of New Orleans is offered the post but has not decided. If Wight cannot take the job it may go to Kentucky, with Durell of Louisville named as a possibility though he would swap offices unlikely. The President wishes Wight to assume the office under his administration.
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New York
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Vermont
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New Orleans
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Campaign to Prevent Tuberculosis Opens in New Willard
Eminent physicians gathered for the National Association study and Prevention of Tuberculosis at the New Willard. Dr William H. Welch was elected president of the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington in 1908, with Dr Frank Billings as national president and others named to key posts. The meeting outlined a broad prevention campaign, education, and the formation of state and local societies, plus exhibits and open-air camps to teach prevention and care.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention
Frank Billings
Chip Caza
National Association
Maryck P. Ravenel
Philadelphia
John P. C. Foster
New Haven
Henry B Jacobs
Baltimore
George M. Bternberg
Washington
United States
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Levening
Porto Rico
New York City
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Roosevelt
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Cleveland
Lewman
Frank T. Fulton
Providence
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Gompere
Samuel Gompere
American Federation of Labor
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Abor
Cipal
Ain Elkation
Osler lauds solving big problems in medical science
Dr Osler at the American Physicians and Surgeons session in Arlington Hotel hall traced the evolution of medical experimentation from Galen through Harvey and Hunter to modern times. He urged combining physics chemistry and physiology in clinics, warned about ethical consent, and praised soldiers who volunteered for yellow fever testing. The gathering featured papers by Barker Stengel Cabot and Fitz with a reception afterward.
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Arlington Hotel
William Osler
Oxford
England
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Baltimore
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Beaton
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Philadelphia
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Congress
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Hersey
Harvard University
Johan Hunter
Virchow
Morton
Pasteur
Ldeter
Fitz
Roosevelt Joins School Hygiene Council Ad Com
President Roosevelt was elected yesterday a member of the council of the School Hygiene Association of America for one year at the Shoreham meeting. Officers for the year are President Henry P. Walcott and Vice President A. T. Cabot, both of Massachusetts, and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas A. Storey. Other council members elected include Theodore Roosevelt Elmer E. Brown Ph D John A. Bergstrom Ph D Dr Joan Cronin Dr Abraham Jacobi and William.
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School Hygiene Association of America
Shoreham
Henry P. Walcott
Massachusetts
A. T. Cabot
Thomas
A. Storey
Theodore Roosevelt
Elmer E. Brown
John A. Bergstrom
Joan Cronin
Abraham Jacobi
William
Dr Taneyhill Chosen President of Pension Examiners
Dr G Lane Taneyhill of Baltimore Md was elected president of the National Association of United States Pension Examining Surgeons at Georgetown Law School Hall. Other officers named include Porter Farley Rochester N Y and J W Houston Lancaster Pa as vice presidents and Eteenberg Norristown Pa as secretary. An executive committee was re elected with members from Harrisburg Little Rock and New York City.
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United States
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Fifth Street
G. Lane Taneyhill
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Porter Farley
Rochester
N. Y
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Lancaster
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Chicago
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Central City
P. Eteenberg
Norristown
Charles H. Glidden
Little Falls
Phelps
Thomas F. Smith
New York City
Wall
J. G. McKay
W. F Barton
D. K. Shute
Rider
G. Griffin Lewis
White House
Medical men at banquet as American Therapeutic Society closes
The American Therapeutic Society, in Washington for its eighth annual meeting, closed with a Raleigh banquet. Cuban Minister Quesada attended, and speakers included Commissioner Macfarland and Dr. Robert Reypurn. Dr. John V. Shoenmaker was elected president, with Blackader and Wilson added to the council. The group planned future meetings in Philadelphia in May 1903.
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Washington
Raleigh
Quesada
Harvey W. Wiley
Macfarland
City
Robert Rey—purn
John V. Shoe- Inmaker
Philadelphia
Alexander Blackader
Toronto
Canada
James C. Wilson
White House
Will Visit Consumptives at Starmont Sanatorium
A visiting party from the Associated Charities led by Secretary Charles F Weller will tour Starmont Sanatorium near Washington Grove Maryland on Friday. The trip departs Baltimore and Ohio Station at 12 50 pm, costs eighty five cents for a round trip. Gen George M Sternberg founder and superintendent will greet the visitors and guide the tour, as the charity seeks funds to send a seamstress for six months of treatment.
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Starmont Sanatorium
Washington Grove
Charles F Weller
Associated Charities
Baltimore and Ohio
George M. Sternberg
Imperial Tariff Debate Reaffirms 1902 Resolutions
London May delegates at the imperial conference ended a lengthy tariff debate with approval of a resolution by New Zealand's Fremler Ward for liberal action within the empire to boost commercial ties. Dr Jameson of Cape Colony urged considering preference on duties, a move the British government and Laurier opposed. The conference also backed a strong empire commerce measure to favor British ships.
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London
Fremler Ward
New Zealand
Dr. Jameson
Cape Colony
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Peace in Clemenceau cabinet shown after Paris resumption
In Paris on May 7 the Clemenceau cabinet appeared to have smoothed rifts. Parliament reassembled with Moderate Republicans in a warmer mood and the ministry expected to repel an assault by the Extreme Left aided by Radical Socialists led by M Pelle tan.
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Clemenceau
Radical Societiets
M. Pelletan
May Threat of Tied Up Steamers Looms
The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association is pressing for a 25 percent wage peak increase and the engineers and tugboats may strike if demands are not met. A tentative compromise is possible as negotiations extend. owners have given a week to consider next steps and potential borrowing of engineers from other ports.
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Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Bosta
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