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Boston
FREAKISH ELECTION LAWS AND PARTY CONFUSION AROUND DELEGATES
A chaotic discussion of recall, constitutional attack and delegate loyalty in the 1912 era. It notes Roosevelt and Burke factions, North Dakota law, Maryland rules, and cross mentions Hawaii, the Philippines, Porto Rico, and Taft support amid shifting primary outcomes. The piece mocks bungling and suggests possible last minute shifts at Chicago.
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Forto Ricah
Roosevelt
Maryland
Taft
North Dakota
Baltimore
Gor Burke
Burke
fUhlrago
Yueh
Locking Up Our Resources and the Conservation Debate
A long piece contrasts whether government or private speculators should control coal and mineral resources, arguing for or against conservation policies and land laws, noting Homestead rights, patent rejections, and the impact on future prosperity. It discusses failed access to lands, and the balance between public good and private gain. It also recounts a Juarez border incident with U.S. troops, Mexican fighters, and a tense near-conflict, ending with a note on the Astor fortune in New York and its lasting value.
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Kia
Eia
Rhordskin
United States Land Office
Public Service
Pieher
Combine
Land Office
Justice for the Indians and their land rights
A fragmented 1910s era column discusses Native American justice, detailing the Bannock and other tribes faced with shrinking reservations, encroachment by government actions, and the push to secure land and hunting rights through political channels. It cites Representative McKinley and a memorandum from North American Indian Brotherhood.
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Indiana
United States
McKinley
Diinota
Congressional Record
Brotherhood of North American Indians
Mads
Ae Pat L Tyhee
Bannock Tribe of Indians
Fort Hall Reservation
Idaho
Tybee
Maj Reed
Congress
Loss of Rembrandt sparks British debate on art exports
The piece notes a sale by Lord Feversham to Henry C Frick of Rembrandt Portrait of a Dutch Merchant, sparking concern over art leaving Britain. It details Feversham's eccentricity and wealth, the fate of Duncombe Park, and mentions other works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, Reynolds, Titian, and more Rembrandts remaining, with the historic house damaged by fire but preserved artworks.
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Henry C. Frick
Rembrandt
Mar Pant
Thoes
United States
Miisionaires
Italy
Toleraigners
Great Hyitaln
Peey
Helen
St James
Edger Vincent
Hermiony
Duncombe Park
Lord Faversham
Appeays
Deuce
Hera
Duncombe
Yorkshire
Leonardo Ém Vinci
Rubens
Reynolde
Titian
Vanbrugh
Arnes
Fevergham
Viscount Helmaley
Thirek and
Malton
North Riding of Yorkshire
Admiralty
Lord Selborne
Marjorie Grevile
Rith Earl of Warwick
The Two Uncles Cannon and Wilson at Seventy Six
In a birthday reflection Uncle Joe Cannon and Secretary Wilson are praised for steadfast political conviction and service. Both men are near eighty, have faced long battles within the Republican ranks, and express contentment with public life and health. Wilson notes his simple life as key to happiness and continued service.
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Joe” Cannon
Joe
Republican Party
Jim
Cannon
Wilson
The Astor Millions Across Generations
The article compares William Vincent Astor, at twenty, to a minor heir, noting his impending control of what may be a fortune around 125 million dollars. It highlights America’s tradition of preserving wealth in the Astor family, mostly through real estate, with the potential continuity across generations.
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Tate
New York City
Astors
New York
Magdam
William Vincent Astor
John Jacob Astor
America
Astom
Wastom
Wejth
Astores
Bryan bet on Bryan presidency draws crowd in Fulton Street cafe
A New York World report notes a Brooklyn cafe wager where a Bryan enthusiast offered 60 to 0 that William Jennings Bryan would be Democratic presidential nominee. Other bets on Roosevelt and Patt were laid at even money for Republican chances.
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New York World & Bet
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Bate
Roosevelt
Patt
Tie Halts Loan Treaties in Senate Committee
Honduras and Nicaragua loan conventions failed to report from the Senate foreign relations committee in a 7 to 7 vote amid opposition to dollar diplomacy. Critics argued a general treaty would let any Central American nation exploit the arrangement, undermining the specific loan aimed at retiring Honduras bonds of 4 million dollars and giving control of customs receipts to American bankers.
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Nicaragua
Senate
Knox
Honduras
Niccaragua
Hotah
Idaho
Shriners Elect Officers in Imperial Council Meeting
Willem J Cunningham of Baltimore named Imperial Potentate following John Frank Treat. Del Frnant A Cutts of Savannah elected Imperial Outer Guard. William Grown of Pittsburgh and Benjamin W Howell of Boston re elected Imperial Treasurer and Imperial Recorder. Dallas chosen for the next conclave. sessions adjourned with visitors to be entertained through Friday night.
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Baltimore
Los Angeles
Del
May
Frnant A Cutts
Savannah
Imperial Council
William J Cunningham
Imperial Potentiate
John Frank Treat
Fargo N Oak
William Grown
Pittsburgh
Benjamin W Howell
Boston
Imperial Recorder
Dallas
Tex
Seeeks new Russian treaty Curtis Guild Jr to confer
Curtis Guild Jr a messenger to Russia returns on leave to consult Florence Ta and officials of the State Department on a new trade and commerce treaty with Russia to replace the 1692 accord set to expire by Congress end of year Pressure from business interests grows as export trade risks prompt a push for negotiations to avoid disruption.
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Curtis Guild. Jr
Russia
United States
Florence
State Department
Congress
Better Men for Middies Improve at Annapolis
Improvement year by year is shown in Annapolis midshipman candidate exams. In April 1900, 32 examined with 161 passed, 32 percent. In June 1910, 20 examined with 1M passed, 37 percent. In April 1911, 376 examined with 14 passed, 88 percent. In April 1913, 27 examined with 18 passed, 41 percent.
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Annapolis
Kaiser Loses Suit In Court Over Estate Costs
Leipzig May 8 Emperor William as landlord of the Cadmen estate near Danzig lost his bid in the supreme court to make a tenant pay part of construction costs for a house on the royal property. The tenant won on two appeals.
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Germany
Wiliam
Cadmen
Danzig
Supreme Court
Army Officers Ordered to Assignments and Rests
A list of army officers and their new duties or retirements including Capt Samuel R GtacaVieg First Cavalry for one month and Capt Lorrain T Richardson Twenty second Infantry for three months. Also notes transfers to quartermaster depot Philadelphia and duties in Ohio Illinois and Virginia with several Lt Cols Majs and Lieutenants to report to various posts.
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Samuel R GtacaVieg
First Cavalry
Lorrain T Richardson
Twenty Second Infantry
Robert McCleave
Second Infantry
Harry D Mitchell
Infantry
Farderick
Hodgson
Enorel
Philadelphia
Grorgh
Williamrom
John A. Green
Henry B Dixon
Walter Bead
Borriss
District of Columbia
Georo
Albed
Harold W Jonmh
Thomas Dew Wiltlang
Jom Awart
Army Infantry
Het
Senate and House Actions Highlight Busy Session
A busy session featured remarks on the Lechmer report to be submitted by week’s end, a resolution setting daily meeting hour for the remainder of the season, and a $40,008 appropriation for emergency work in the Mississippi valley. An amendment to admit free duty for one year was introduced, and treaties with Honduras tabled. Richard Sion’s confirmation as district judge was delayed about two hours, while hearings began on Judge Archbald Madden’s charges and post office funding. The session adjourned at 5:54 pm.
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Juarez
Mexico
Montexsuma
Chapultepec
Anahuac
United States
Wita
Mystic Shrine
Los Angeles
Juares
Senate
Meuster Gammine
Lechmer
Misaialpel
Belator “Watsot
Steam
Richard Sion
Drisons
Dineumeed
Beara
Anes
Nelson
Bureau of Apires
Cormities
Archbald
Madden
Post Office
Mann
German Soldiers Invited To Panama Exposition Event
Berlin reports German army and navy commissioners seek permission for a German squadron to attend the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The Panama-Pacific commission arrives May 2, King Manuel to receive them, and a naval squadron is to sail for San Francisco. Knox spends a busy day touring the Exposition grounds and Presidio with troop parades, then attends university and Union League Club events in San Francisco.
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Clarence E.wards
Army
von Heeringen
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Rome
Panama-Pacifc Special Commission
Victor Emmanuel
Cal
Knox
Presidio
Exposition Grounds
Hawaii
University Club
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Union League Club
Los Angeles
Chinese Loan Plans Progress at State Department
American Minister reports an imminent settlement on the Chinese loan between the Chinese government and international bankers. A friendly meeting between bankers and the Chinese finance minister occurred Tuesday, with a plan of action to be submitted to the finance minister for approval.
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State Department
William J Calhoun
Peking
Legation
Mount Vernon Ladies Association Convene Meeting Today
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association council will meet at Mount Vernon at 9 o'clock this morning with about twenty five regents expected. No urgent business is listed though they may discuss turning over Washington's home to the Federal government and abolishing all fees. The convention runs ten days. Senor Manuel Calero, the Mexican ambassador, met with Huntington Wilson at the State Department and will present credentials to President Taft at the White House this afternoon.
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Washington
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Mount Vernon
Wilson
Manuel Calero
State Department
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Taft
White House
Army Men at Aero Meet in New York on Army Day
Army's aeronautical squad will be represented by Capt Charles Chandler and Henry H. Arnold along with Thomas DeW. Milling at the aero meet in New York on Army Day May 13. Gen James Allen, chief signal officer, plans to attend.
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Charles
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Thomas Dew. Milling
New York
James Allen
Reflections Of a Bachelor From the New York Press
Reflections on men's talk versus actions by doctors and a critique of judgment. Notes on worry, virtue in others, and a humorous take on family dynamics. A satirical voice ponders appearances, trouble, and parental understanding.
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New York
Perpie
Weather Conditions Report From Washington May News
The report notes generally unsettled conditions with showers in the eastern half of the country and warmer trends in the lake region and west. Temperatures vary, with a potential freak river rise near Moreauville and rising water in lowlands. Winds shift along the New England coast while steamers report departures and regional forecasts indicate mixed conditions through Thursday and Friday.
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German envoy to settle Baghdad line and East Africa
May 8 Pall Mall Gazette reports Baron Marschall von Bieberstein will be moved from Constantinople to Britain for a special mission. He would handle final Baghdad Railroad settlement and the economic partition of Portuguese colonies in West and West Africa between Germany and Britain. No official word on Count Metternich’s retirement.
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Baron Merschall Read Bisberstein
Constantinople
Great Britain
Pall Mall Gazette
Marschall von Bieberstein
Bagdad
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West Africa
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Portugal
Itta
Paul Wolf Metternich i
Virginia claims documents in Lossing collection
New York May 8 The Commonwealth of Virginia asks a commission to decide ownership of manuscripts in the Benson J Lossing collection. The disputed items, including an autograph Washington circular, were to be auctioned but will be withdrawn for a joint inquiry by Virginia and the Lossing estate over rightful possession from the revolutionary era.
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New York
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Lossing
Compromise on Freight Rates Reached for Spokane Area
The Interstate Commerce Commission is considering a compromise on freight rates from eastern origins to Spokane and other Rocky Mountain cities. A final determination is expected soon. The agreement between railways and shippers is seen as satisfactory by the commission.
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Rocky Mountain
Spokane
Inter
Rocky Mountain Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rairoads
Commission
French press lauds Champlain delegation hospitality in US
The Temps editorial expresses gratitude for American hospitality toward the French Champlain delegation led by Gabriel Hanotaux former foreign minister. It praises strong relations and a lasting union between the two great world democracies.
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Champlain
United States
Gabriel Hanotaux
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Temps
Political currents stir as hotel talks weigh nomination prospects
In Raleigh and New York hotel lobbies, voters weigh Democratic nominee options and third party possibilities. Hazel McChesney supports Underwood while eyeing Wilson or Fos of Massachusetts, and James McPollock defections reflect Republican disaffection.
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McChesney
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Fie
Metropolitan
Oscar W Underwood
Gow Wilson
New Jersey
Gow Fons
Mesachusetts
Underwood
Ways and
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