Wright Named Secretary of War for Taft Administration
William Wright of Tennessee appears poised to become Secretary of War under Taft, with July 1 as start date if Taft is renominated. The appointment, praised by Root, Taft, and others, signals Southern recognition, and Wright's background includes Philippine governance and ambassadorship to Japan.
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Political clash over Philippines and Wright letter damage in El Paso
The article notes Judge Parker attacking the administration in the Philippines based on a correspondent's book. Gen Edwards and Gen Wright are cited in defense and a concern about offense to African Americans. Separately dynamiters wreck a water pipe from Bonita Mountains to Carrizozo, cutting the water supply for the El Paso and Southwestern Railway. The line cost about $1,000,000 to replace.
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May Die for Science Sacrifices Body in Tuberculosis Experiment
Frank Merritt, once prosperous bookbinder, offered to surrender his body to medical science to help prevent TB. Inoculated with TB germs by Dr. Geo Carroll after Salvation Army lodging, his condition has rapidly progressed. He hopes the trial may yield a cure, while inviting medical men to observe his room at the Sherman Building.
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Train Plunges Into River Near Port Arthur
Winnipeg dispatch reports a Canadian Pacific freight train derailed by a river washout from overflowed Grent River near Port Arthur. Engineer Savard, Fireman McBride, and Brakeman Inmann were killed. Two tramp riders drowned. locomotive and five cars swept into the Current River. Loss to CPR estimated at 3.5 million dollars.
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Dryden Backs Murphy for Vice President in Taft Era
Former New Jersey Senator John F. Dryden endorses ex Governor Franklin Murphy of Lis State for Vice President. He stresses business executive background and says Murphy reflects Taft supporters' views. Article notes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion ads amid clipped notices.
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Wrights Fly in Kite Speed At Forty Miles An Hour
Dayton May 28 The Wright brothers Orrigille and Wilbur build a box kite like airship with two long parallel planes and a rear propeller. They sit erect, steer by edge levers, weigh 1100 pounds with riders, and claim forty mph trials with fuel efficiency improving up to that speed though higher speed costs rise.
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Wrights Foresee Airship Use in War and Maceo Bride News
The Wright brothers claim a larger stronger engine could enable aeroplanes to reach twenty miles an hour with 730 pounds aboard, and predict a thousand mile range with fuel efficiency. They see airships as reconnoitering tools for war, not replacing rail travel. In Syracuse, Jamaica born Antonio Maceo and white student Alice Mackley obtained a marriage license amid family opposition, with the Church not opposing mixed race unions.
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Half Million Hidden Away Allegedly To Help Montgomery
Pittsburg Pennsylvania May 28 Officials of the Allegheny National Bank believe former cashier William Montgomery who stole about 2 000 000 from the bank has salted away at least 500 000 somewhere and may use part of it to obtain a pardon. They fear he might hide funds in another person’s name to defeat attachment while he remains indifferent in jail, offering no aid to locate the money.
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Rockefeller gifts to colleges and presidents elected
The General Education Board announced gifts to colleges and institutions totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Presidents Charles Eliot of Harvard and Andrew Carnegie were elected to the board. Beneficiaries include Hamilton College Knox College Wabash College Williamsburg Institute University of Rochester Smith College Manchester College William Jewett College Western College for Women Davidson College Harvard University for graduate business school plus various Southern programs. Memorial Day rail rates to Leesburg Manassas Bluemont and nearby points advertised with weekend return option.
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Crawfordsville
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Williamsburg
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St. Paul
Desperado Dutch Shot Dead After Rampage in Ambrose
In Ambrose North Dakota on May 2 a desperado known as Dutch rode into a sporting resort and opened fire across streets wounding editor J A Lippnardt and attempting to harm lawyer L Todd. A posse with rifles and machine guns exchanged fire, and a citizen’s bullet ended the intruder’s ride as he collapsed dead in the street.
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Strawberries at 4 Cents in Delaware Town Record Shipment
Bridgeville Delaware May 28 a new record in berry shipments was set with seventy four car loads of strawberries sent in one day surpassing last summer s fifty five car record. Growers expect the record to fall again before season end as prices drop with many farmers selling as low as four cents a quart a price not paying for growers.
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Florida Monitor Torpedo Test Proves Success at Norfolk
Norfolk May 28 The Florida naval monitor is being prepared for a June 10 torpedo test after a yesterday’s trial. Crew report the test perfectly successful as it reveals turret integrity despite a damaged forward plate. Masts and turrets withstood shots while photographers were barred.
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May corn futures push higher as rain hinders shipments
May corn continued its rally in Chicago as prices rose up to 8% intraday and closed 2 1/2 cents higher amid active buying by Patten house brokers. Armour interests sold against delivery contracts, while persistent rain curbed country shipments this month, leaving many shorts unable to fill orders.
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Hoosier Monte Carlo Raid Hits French Lick
Gambling places in French Lick were raided last night by order of Gay, Hanly, and Attorney General Bingham after a wire from Indianapolis. Regular business halted. gambling paraphernalia seized as authorities enforced the raid across the resort area. Dealers and housekeepers were notified as the operation disrupted the local scene.
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Abductor is killed after Lake Wawassee pursuit near Millersburg
Patterson a steamboat owner abducted Mrs Sargent in Ligonier Indiana. A posse chased the auto along the route and exchanged gunfire. Patterson was killed by a shot from his brother in law after he wounded him. Mrs Sargent and Dr Frank were unharmed. Patterson had blamed Mrs Sargent for his separation from his wife and was intoxicated.
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Fist Fight in Texas Democratic Convention
Texas Democrats clash at the state convention after endorsing Bailey and Bryan. Delegates instructed to vote for Bryan amid a bitter division, with anti Baileyites and Bailey supporters exchanging blows. A Waco opponent struck a Houston delegate with an umbrella as fistfights broke out.
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Revolution in Church Administration by General Assembly
At Kansas City the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America adopted a reform to curb insider control. A resolution bars paid agents or board members from serving on the executive commission, leaving governance to fifteen men not previously in executive roles.
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174 Contests at Chicago Report on Prohibition Debate
Chicago May 2 A call from the Republican national committee proposes forming a subcommittee on conven tional arrangements to reduce central assembly frequency and ease church burdens. A temperance report notes 34 legislatures last year passed anti liquor laws, while more people live under prohibition than before in U S history. Dr William Henry Roberts, longtime Philadelphia moderator, faces protests as others defend his strong role in church governance despite outcry from figures like Dr S J Nicholls and donors Louis Severance and John H Converse.
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Rain Brings $10,000 to Jim OLeary in May Bet
Chicago May 2 Jim T M OLeary a hand book man woke to dawn and heard rain. He had bet on eight rainy days in May and rain on the eighteenth day won him ten thousand dollars. The patterning raindrops fulfilled his prediction and his fortune.
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Druce Perjurer Sentenced in London Trial
Mrs Margaret Hamilton one of the principal witnesses in the Duke of Portland identity case was sentenced to eighteen months penal servitude for perjury after her appeal was disallowed. Elderly Mrs Hampton, seventy, was arrested March 7 and found guilty at the Old Bailey on charges of willful perjury and conspiracy in connection with the Druce case.
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Fresh Milk For Panama From Royal Mail Ship
Fresh milk cargo plans aboard the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company ship Tagus aim to ship three tons of refrigerated cow milk to Colon for Panama Canal workers. If successful, ships bound for Colon may receive upgraded refrigerating plants to carry larger supplies. The note promotes train and travel connections in Washington and mentions a convention.
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Whales Sighted Off New England By Russian Steamer
Special to The Washington Post reports numerous whales seen between Newfoundland and Sandy Hook by the Petersburg from Labau and Rotterdam. Captain Salsky notes six whales passed Nantucket lightship, large in size with big heads, traveling in pairs.
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Favor Philip Side Boy Tells Of A Scuffle At Arlington Hotel
Testimony in the Arlington Hotel case recounts a struggle on the fifth floor before a fatal shot. Cadman allegedly pushed the prisoner against a railing while cabman Macahoy pressed Philip with demands, and police later found an empty shell in Philip's pocket.
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