Urges Race to Act Appeals to Negro Vote
A long, conflicted editorial letter from J B Foraker urges mobilizing African American voters to back supporters of the Foraker bill and to make Brownsville and veteran issues a campaign fulcrum. The text argues for broad political participation to override a presidential veto and cites responses from Senator Feaber and others, highlighting race as a decisive factor in the next election.
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Feaber
Brownsite
Presdent
Conexras
Otha Army
Brownss
Mr Forak
Bride paid for the trip in alienation suit verdict
A White Plains jury ruled in favor of defendants Mr and Mrs Charles H Turner in a $100000 suit brought by Claude F Da for alienation of his wife and their daughter Mrs Da. The testimony noted she paid wedding expenses and left the husband of her own accord after two days, denying parental enticement.
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Washington Post
White Plains
Charles H Turner
Claude F da
Mrs da
Shaw Warns Demagogue May Perpetuate Power at White House
Former Secretary Leslie Shaw warns that a calculating executive seeking immunity through political support could consolidate control by fixing rates and granting or withholding business franchises. He cites the Steel Trust’s embassy to the White House and condemns demagogue rule as dangerous to democracy.
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Steel Trust
White House
Clego
Te Treasury
Leslie Wo Shaw
National Electric Light Association
P Ower
Hans
Spire of Old Christ Church Struck by Lightning
A severe storm damaged the spire of the Old Christ Church on Second Street above Market in Philadelphia, causing a $12 000 fire loss. The church, dating to 1693 under a provisional charter from King Charles II, is tied to Revolutionary War history and the Liberty Bell. Firemen reported eight chimes in the belfry that rang to announce independence.
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Independence Philadelpia Pn
Dey
Fie
Charles II
Walliam Dean
Washington
Princess Aids Wreck Victims After Cantich Shrine Train Wreck
Crown Princess Elizabeth visited Antwerp victims of a wrecked excursion train to a Cantich shrine. Authorities report thirty eight dead and many removed from the wreckage. Oodles were rescued from the Antwerp Brussels express wreck.
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Antwerp
Cantich
Roosevelt Bonaparte clash over New Haven suit
The White House feud over a Sherman anti trust action against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad dominated discussions between President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte. Bonaparte announced a Boston filing. Roosevelt opposed. A press order to kill the notice was reversed, and the Cabinet crisis ended with Roosevelt yielding. The episode also touched steamboat holdings and possible further anti trust actions.
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Sun
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Chicago
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Prestaert
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Six murders charged as fear for life prompts appeal
James Brimmingstall aged forty is under arrest in Dowaglac Mich charged with six killings. Police say he confessed to two more, with an alleged plan to kill his wife as a seventh victim who escaped and reported the danger. Victims include a Kansas man, a Missouri man in Tauwailed, two sleeping men in Missouri, and others unnamed. Navid Hatanged, a Dowaglac citizen, allegedly lived with Brimmingstall and later said he would support him. a scuffle in June preceded Huff Downaglae’s death. Brimmingstall allegedly strangled Huff during a confrontation over property and threats.
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Tdowaglac Mich
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Missouri
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Jim Owas
Muiaer
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Dewaglac
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Ruf
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Huff
Tennessee Bar Association hears Gen Wright on Japan issue
Gen Luke E Wright of Tennessee, former governor of the Philippine Islands, addressed the State Bar Association on Japan. He noted he chose a different subject after disagreeing with Secretary Taft on the Philippine question. Taft was made an honorary member of the association. Wright departed for Cleveland with connections to Baltimore and Ohio trains.
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Nashy Ne Te
Luke E Wright
Tennessee
Philippne Islands
State Bar Association
Japan
Gen Wright
Say Ag
Taft
Philippne
Tennessee Bar Association
Cleveland
Weems of Ohio to wed nurse Minnie McNash
Special to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia reports Representative C L Weems of St Clairsville Ohio plans to marry Minnie McNash a trained nurse of Wheeling in early June. The 16th Ohio district member ends his congressional bid citing insufficient pay.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W Va
C L. Weems
St Clairsville
Ohio
Minnie McNash
Miss McNash
Weempy
Weems
Congress
Women Resist New York Milk Law Overalls Order
Farmers and their families refuse to wear white duck overalls and jackets required by New York health board for milking cows. The rule would bar milk entering the state, leaving many rural workers at a loss as wives and daughters refuse the garb.
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Washington Post
Middletown .Y
Board of Health of
New York
Rnk
No Bail for Mae Wood Platt to Grand Jury
The case of Mae Catherine Wood charged with perjury in a sworn claim against United States Senator Platt will go before the grand jury next week if indicted. District Attorney Jerome called the case vicious and says it will be presented swiftly to the grand jury, hoping for a conviction that serves as a warning that such offenses cannot go unpunished.
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Washington Post
New York
Mae Catherine Wood
O Gorman
Supreme Court
United States
Platt
Tess
Tombs
Mae Woo
Senate Platt
Washington
Wazla
Senator
Jerome
Aged giver of millions deemed competent to manage foundation
John Masterson Burke ninety five, who gave four million dollars to establish the Winifred Masterson Burke Relief Foundation, was ruled competent to oversee its affairs by the appellate division of the Supreme Court. Miss Alameda Winters of Attleboro Mass, Burke’s second cousin, had obtained a committee order to inquire into his mental competency. Justice Scott noted Burke wisely devoted his property to his intended uses and disturbing his peaceful, planned retirement would be unwise.
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York
John Masterson Burke
Winifred Masterson Burke
Supreme Court
Miss Alameda
Winters
Attleboro
Mass
Floods in West Virginia and Maryland Prompt Massive Displacement
Unconfirmed reports detail New Creek floods exceeding Johnstown levels with worsened damage from Keyser to Moorefield. Families flee homes as water fills streets. Westernport losses include flooded lower floors and damaged property. Westernport school children were rescued as waters surrounded the building. Potomac and C&O Canal waters merge downstream, raising concerns of bank erosion and boating disruption.
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Newseek
Keyser
O H_ Bruce
Jcanoid
Eli
May Defeat Burrows In Fight For Republican Chair
Washington reports say J T Burrows faces strong opposition from Roosevelt loyalists in the Senate and House as Chicago convention approaches. Insurgents aim to block his temporary chairmanship by counting noses and signaling a broader push to prevent Roosevelt policy rejection at the national committee level. The dispute centers on control of the convention and whether Roosevelt supporters will direct the Republican platform.
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Washington Dispatch
New York Times
Argu
Counter J . Burrows
Republican National Coalition
Chicago
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Woman A Mighty Hunter Brings From Africa Trophies and Cubs
Mrs Anmar D Saunderson daughter of Jain D Archbold arrives in New York with three elephant tusks two lion cubs and two year old Lydia. She recounts hunting in East Africa where she shot an elephant and a lion during a family reunion. Two elephants killed by her husband. lions cubs to Bronx Zoo. The party visits Mr Archbold and relatives at Piety Castle County Cavanore. Cars to Baltimore run on the Electric Line with half hourly service on weekends.
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Anmar D Saunderson
Jain D Archbold
Standard of Company
Lusitana
Saunderson
Lydia
Prdse
East Africa
Saundersons
Bronx
Piety Castle
County Cavanoreand
Archbold
Mother Accuses Pastor In Leavenworth Church Affair
Leavenworth Kansas May 2 Rev Robert Arthur Elwood pastor of the First Presbyterian Church resigned after his letters to a church choir girl were revealed. He admitted writing them, citing affectionate scripture references. The mother of the girl had filed charges and the resignation was accepted. The case ties to previous local sensational events in Wilmington Delaware where Elwood had connection to a notable incendar.
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Kans
Robert Arthur Elwood
First Presbyterian Church
Wilmington Dei
Mr Elwood
Elwood
Wilmington del
Robert 4 Llwood
Sermor
Hen Hatch Reveals Snakes Instead of Eggs Near Omega
Elwood and May 2 Peter Wise found a hen sitting on a strawstack edge. Lifting her, he discovered a nest of seven inch sleek snakes writhing. He shot eleven of the snakes and killed the hen, saying she could not tell a snake egg from her own product.
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Washington Post
Elwood
Peter Wise
Omega
Yuse
Wise
Philippine Independence Resolution Blocked by Conservative Leader
Governor General Smith called a monthlong extra session as the Philippine Assembly neared adjournment with work incomplete. Conservatives led by President Osmena blocked radicals from pushing an independence resolution, and sources say the move will be renewed during the extra session.
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Manila
Philippine Assembly
Gen Smith
Osmena
MACHINE FLIES 339 YARDS IN record flight
Hammondsport May shows Curtiss parts a new flying device lifting a man eighteen inches. The machine covered 339 yards in nineteen seconds at thirty seven miles an hour, setting a world record for a first attempt. Inventor Newell Williams claims greater heights with more power.
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Hammondsport
Curtiss
Baldwing
Davble
Newell Williams
Governor Sparks of Nevada Dies at Reno Ranch
Gov John Sparks of Nevada died this morning at his Reno area ranch after a long illness from Brights disease He was 33 4 and his death makes Don Dickerson the new governor-designate Sparks had gained national prominence during last winter’s mining troubles in Goldfield New where federal troops were sent due to a lack of state militia The President and Sparks clashed over recalling troops and a special Nevada legislature session to provide police for peace The dispute ended with federal troops withdrawn and Dickerson set to assume governorship
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John Sparks
Nevada
Don Dickerson
Nevada Peak
Gov Sparka
Gollfeld New
Fullerton fugitive case ends as he gains liberty
New York detectives sought to re arrest Roger W Fullerton son of a millionaire after he was brought from Seattle on a habeas corpus writ. Police Judge Shortall dismissed charges and Fullerton was taken from the courtroom by his attorney and set free. Separately Senator Foraker will be invited to speak at the Fort Meigs monument dedication at Maumee during the September grand parade of the American Republican encampment in Toledo.
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Cominnne
Foraker
Fort Meigs
Maumes
Toledo
Silent Grand Jury Action Hinted in Banking Testimony
Commissioner forwards cashier testimony to Mr. Baker as grand jury action looms. Sidney Bieber testifies and seeks to offer Brennan Company $25,000 to refrain from bidding. Platt attempted purchase of asphalt. plans to trace checks deposited by a former official to be made Monday.
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Sidney Bieber
Demes
Brennan Company
Saya
Asphalt Platt
Fernalds Bank Account Sparks Prosecution Push
Fernalds former assistant engineer of highways faced hard questions as investigators disclosed deposits exceeding $16,000 at National Capital Bank between 1904 and 1908. Commissioners pressed for grand jury action, citing unexplained sums and possible prosecution, while noting Fernald refused to testify.
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Morrow
Mons
Baker
Cranford
John
Fernais
Charles A Douglas
Wis
Henry B . Mactarland
Board of Commissioners
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Natonal Capital Bank
Commissioner Mactarland
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Ferrald
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