President reverses stance on Arlington Memorial Day invitation
Washington buzzed as President reversed a decision and agreed to attend Arlington National Cemetery ceremonies after Speaker Champ Clark accepted an invitation to speak. The shift followed a report by Thomas Pence that Grand Army of the Republic veterans resented the President declining to attend and that Clark would address the crowd at the Memorial Day event.
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Empress of Ireland Crash Details From Investigator Testimony
Capt. Kendall testifies at inquest that proper signals were sent as Danish collier Storstad rammed the Empress of Ireland in fog. He says Storstad backed out too late and the ship could have been beached if others had not stayed clear, with 964 lives lost.
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Carranza Note Sparks Crisis as Mediation Drags On
Niagara Falls Ontario May 30 crisis in mediation over Mexico looms as Huerta and Washington delay response to a plan for a provisional government. American delegates and B C envoys debate constitutionalist entry while Carranza reiterates stance. night talks fail to conclude with a plan.
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Not the Least Progress Made in Meeting National Needs
Fragmented excerpt reflects a speech by Theodore Roosevelt lamenting ongoing poverty and stalled reforms. It notes widespread concern, the failure of policy to reduce debt and unemployment, and calls for renewed effort to spread prosperity among small businesses, farmers, and workers.
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Rival regiments vie to lead advance from Vera Cruz to Mexico City
In Texas dust the Third Cavalry and the Sixth Cavalry contend for the honor of leading the march from Vera Cruz to Mexico City. The Third traces to 1846 and Cerro Gordo fame, while the Sixth, famed from Civil War through the Philippines, holds long battle records and Medal of Honor salutes.
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Germans to Watch Haiti as Strassburg Sails Out
The German cruiser Strassburg sails from St Thomas to Port au Prince to protect German interests during turmoil in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Commander Bierer of the Wheeling reports clashes near Baraohoa between Coutinudo revolutionists and federal troops and notes the Independencia marching to Puerto Plata with federals support. Homes of sugar company workers at Macoris were robbed by revolutionaries.
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Charm sent to Huerta by Washington woman via Spanish Embassy
A Washington woman sent a moonstone charm in an embroidered sachet to the Spanish Embassy for forwarding to Gen. Huerta in Mexico. The letter requests the amulet stay near him to ensure safety and success amid the ongoing war. The embassy arranged delivery to the provisional dictator as he faces difficult times.
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Roosevelt Criticizes Economy and Boss Rule in New York Campaign
Former President denounces high living costs and tariff trust failures as he heads to Europe. He vows to campaign hard in New York, attack Murphy and Barnes machines, and urges a united effort to “clean house” and end bipartisan boss rule. He stresses poverty pinch and seeks broad support for Progressive principles.
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King Roosevelt Wedding Attendee Heads to Madrid
King Altonis receives Kermit Roosevelt and party in Madrid to discuss experiences in Brazil and to meet Col Theodore Roosevelt at the wedding of Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Belle Willard. Col Roosevelt sails from New York with his elder daughter Mrs Nicholas Longworth and cousin Philis Roosevelt aboard the Olympic.
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