Taft Rival in Cabinet Unfolded From Washington
A New York Times dispatch from May 15 portrays Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou as the active opponent of Taft within Roosevelt's circle. The piece details Cortelyou's ties to the old guard, his close relations with Morgan, and his control of patronage via Hitchcock, with a focus on Tennessee moves and post office dynamics shaping the Taft race and the Roosevelt third term sentiment.
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Cortelyou and Roosevelt third term boom in Tennessee politics
The piece describes Cortelyou turning down certain claims while courting support for the Roosevelt third term and Taft, with Tennessee Republicans split over delegation instructions. It notes Cortelyou's ties to finance and the Stotesbury-Drexel-Morgan circle, recalled from 1904 when Cortelyou led the national committee.
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Tennessee
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National Committee
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Stotesbury
Philadelphia
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Austrian Officers Entertain Naval Academy Guests at Annapolis
Rear Admiral Panera Presklott leads the Austrian cruiser squadron from Sankt Georg and Aspern arriving at Annapolis. Capt G P Colvacoresses called on Admiral Sands, a salute was exchanged, and the visitors toured the academy. A reception at Admiral and Mrs. Sands residence followed by a dance, with further events planned overlater tonight and tomorrow night.
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Academy
Civil Service Advises Officeholders to Cease Political Activity
Civil Service Commissioner Greene reports findings from Senator Simmons inquiry into North Carolina federal officeholders. A circular is advised to bar classified government employees from political participation following President Roosevelt's June 1902 guidance. Postmasters and similar non classified roles would not be covered by the forthcoming order.
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Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
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Customs
Gen Youngs New Post Superintendent of Yellowstone Park
Retired Army gen S B M Young was named superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, succeeding Maj John Pitcher who is ordered to Washington. The Interior Secretary aims to enlarge the reserve and made the choice after War Department advised Pitcher’s relief. Gen Young proceeds to assume duties at once. He has spent much time in California since retirement and is still vigorous for his age.
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Maj
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
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iGen
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War Department
Janas Pitcher
Yellowsstone
Army
California
Brownsville Brownsville Negro Soldiers Testimony at Senate Hearing
Senate Military Affairs panel heard three new witnesses, George and Mrs. Rendall and Jose Martinez, link negro soldiers to the Brownsville August 13 incident. Martinez, a Brownsville drugstore clerk, testified he heard shots and saw men in khaki run past the alley, though faces were hard to identify. Rendall, blind in one eye, described seeing men climb the wall from Fort Brown and entering the town, with shell fragments and a bullet penetrating his home. Rendall’s wife corroborated his account of the night’s brightness and flashes from the barracks.
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Roosevelt
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Foraker
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Sentinel
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Citizens’ Committee
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D Barracks
Senator Dick Visits Sister After Hospital Operation
Senator Dick arrived from Ohio and spent the forenoon at Garfield Hospital where his sister Mrs. Boyd underwent a surgical operation. Doctors pronounced the operation successful and her general condition is reported as good. The item also notes Chinese Minister Chentung Liang-Cheng’s farewell visit to Wilmington and Amherst before returning to China. Taft has a Cuban affray report. Secretary will review before publication. Secretary Root returned from New Haven where he spoke at Yale University.
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Amherst
Chentung Liang-Cheng
United States
China
Washington
Del
Mass
Steam shovel dispute on Isthmus of Panama eases
Jackson Smith, Isthmian Canal Commissioner in charge of labor, says few steam shovel men will quit work after Taft-War Department wage decision. About 32 000 workers daily on the Canal Zone payroll of around 38 000. Transfers and temporary idle periods planned to minimize friction as season changes and rains begin. Smith defends the prospects of workers not leaving and notes no active demand from rival groups or chief engineers for delays.
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Stevens
Taft
Canal
Smith
Alwys
Immigration Commission to Study Policy Aboard Canopic
The Immigration Commission members will travel from Boston to Naples aboard the steamer Canopic on Saturday to conduct a thorough study of immigration issues both in the United States and abroad. The group includes Senators Dillingham Lattimer Wheeler and Bennett. Representatives Howell and Wheeler. and Morton Crane, Walter Husband, Albert Carpenter, H DeV Hilcker, Milton Blumenberg, and others. They will remain in the U S or travel abroad, returning August 29.
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Naples
Immigration Commission
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A. C. Lattimer
Brazilians Meet President Roosevelt at White House
Rear Admiral Huet de Bacellar commanding the Brazilian fleet at Hampton Roads along with staff and senior officers were guests of the United States government. Ambassador Joaquim Nabuco and naval attach Lieut. Commander Radler de Aquino accompanied them. The party was welcomed by the President and naval aides and will attend a luncheon.
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Ryan Denies Bryan Story in Washington Post Report
Cal George Harvey’s London visit to William J. Bryan is disputed by Ryan who calls reports false and discrediting. He releases a letter from Harvey regarding the meeting in London and returns it, denying any pledge to back Bryan for a Virginia Senate seat or to fund Democratic campaigns.
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Concessions From Turkey Restore Trade and Reforms
The State Department reports Sultanate decrees through Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople removing local objections. Turkish authorities will adjust registry titles for American establishments, allow new school and dispensary buildings at Talas, grant equal customs immunity in Syria and Salonica, and lift restrictions on ranc seed oil barring only impure products.
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Turkey
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Angora
Talas
Syria
Salonica
Treaty One Sided Says Wakeman Attacks German Agreement
Wilbur F. Wakeman, treasurer of the American Protective Tariff League and former New York port collector, charged at the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers closing session that the German American Industrial agreement is one sided. He said Americans made concessions without manufacturers’ input while Germans were consulted and received favorable terms for enamel, tin, hardware, pottery, hosiery, and related trades. He criticized the administration for secret drafting and inadequate protection for American industry.
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National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Wilbur FE. Wakemat
American Protective Tariff League
New York
Reichstag
Wakemen
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America
Germany
German tariff bill here opens Chippewa lands in Minnesota
The State Department reiterates through the German Ambassador the copy of the new German tariff schedules under the agreement with the United States. Officials expect Germany to ratify soon and the President to issue a proclamation. The tariff takes effect July 1, and Chippewa Indian Reservation lands in Minnesota totaling 225,297 acres will be opened under the homestead laws on that date.
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