Hughes Stands Firm as Governor Not National Purchaser
Albany dispatch reports Governor Hughes refuses national entanglement amid rumors of White House emissaries seeking an alliance or vice presidency. Herbert Parsons denied involvement while Hughes asserts his aim is governing New York, not trading favors for Taft or Roosevelt support, despite Washington dispatches.
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Belgians in Greenville Mills Cleared by Baron Moncheur
Baron Moncheur, Belgian minister, visited Greenville and Columbia to inspect about 300 Belgians in cotton mills. He found complaints of abuse unjustified, noting many workers content and well treated. Some dissatisfied employees returned home, while cottages and plots were provided for nominal rent. The minister will report findings to his government.
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Cincinnati mayor urges push for next Democratic convention
May 16 Cincinnati Mayor Dempsey writes Mayor Tom L Johnson asking use of influence to secure the next Democratic national convention for Cincinnati. He discusses the plan with local groups. Chicago plans also consider hosting both parties convention, via the Chicago Commercial Association.
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Chicago Commercial Association
Lennon Wins Conditional Pardon For Desertion Case
President Roosevelt grants a conditional pardon to John L Lennon, nephew of John L Sullivan, serving at Governors Island for alleged desertion in Cuba. Lennon must reenlist and serve a four year term after dishonorable discharge. Sullivan argued Lennon merely overstayed leave. clemency granted after Washington meeting.
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Washington
Timidity of Government Employees Blamed for Civil Service Fear
Noble N. Potts told the executive committee of the League of Republican State Clubs in Washington that officials show cold feet due to fear of the Civil Service Commission. He urged bold political action, saying Roosevelt should reinstate a ousted supporter and urging officeholders to promote their state's political welfare. Other speakers discussed organizing similar clubs and regional outreach, with plans for a local resort excursion.
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Dewey
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
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Indiana Society of the District
Jaendent Fairbanks
Indiana Society
Isthmian Canal Work Struck By Dredge Crew Action
Secretary Bishop of the Isthmian Canal Commission received a cable from Col Goethals chief engineer on the canal project announcing a strike by the dredge workers. The dispatch expressed fear of outcomes and noted the movement condemned by all.
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Cannon as Next President Leads Illinois Backers
Veteran statesmen declare House Speaker Joseph Cannon the best possible successor to President Roosevelt if key policies pass. Illinois Republicans, led by Senator Shelby M Cullom, vow solid support for Cannon to head the ticket, citing his loyalty and influence in close legislative battles.
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Plan to Reform General Land Office By Dismissing Clerks
Commissioner Ballinger proposes to reorganize the General Land Office by dismissing 15 to 20 of about 75 clerks in the patents division and replacing them with younger workers from Civil Service lists. The action aims to improve efficiency as many elderly staff cannot use the typewriter and earn low salaries. The Secretary reportedly approves, with the President aware of the plan, and political backing for affected employees may trigger strong opposition.
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Civil Service Commission
Taft to Attend First Philippine Legislature Assembly
Secretary Taft will depart Seattle in September aboard the Minnesota with Mrs Taft and staff. The ship will call at Yokohama and reach Hong Kong in early October for the first Philippine legislature to assemble within ninety days after the July 20 elections. Taft plans about two weeks in Manila including a Benguet visit, then returns to Washington before Christmas with plans for Congress.
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Brownsville Shooting Testimony In Senate Inquiry
Two witnesses including Lieut. Dominguez and Policeman Padron testified they saw negro soldiers from the garrison fire in Brownsville on the night of August 13. Dr. Thorn and Western Union manager Sanborn supported the claim, while Sanborn admitted confusion and noted a small man in uniform carried a gun. Dominguez described being shot at while warning citizens as the soldiers moved along Thirteenth Street toward the Miller Hotel.
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President Roosevelt Receives Gold Baseball Card Honor
President Roosevelt received a solid gold folding card conferring life membership in the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The card, ticket-sized with his photo in enamel, lists the cities and honors from the presentation by P T Powers, Eugene F Bert, d H W Partell, and M J Regan. The president thanked the group, calling baseball a typical American outdoor sport and noting his support for men of middle age to participate.
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Uniform Law of Measures Delegates Press Federal Weights Standards
Delegates from many states met at the Bureau of Standards to draft uniform laws supervising all weights and measures used in trade. Secretary Straus stated Congress has plenary power to fix standards and that state laws are displaced when exercised, urging a national law to replace weak enforcement and avoid dead letters.
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Billings Promoted to Assistant Patent Commissioner
The President yesterday appointed Cornelikus Billings of Brattleboro VI to be Assistant Commissioner of Patents, advancing from examiner-in-chief. He graduated from the Naval Academy and joined the Patent Office in 1889. Also named were John B Macauley of Wheeling WV and Levin H Campbell of Warrensburg MA as examiners-in-chief.
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Naval Academy
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Wheeling
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Levin H. Campbell
Warrensburg
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