White House a Closed 10 Him Letters Publicized
A damaged Boston era clipping reports on political letters and a heated exchange involving Henry M Whitney and President Roosevelt over reciprocity with Canada. Whitney accuses Roosevelt of misrepresentation while Roosevelt rebuts, detailing the request for an interview and defending his stance against further public communications.
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Waltmey
Massachusetts
Witen
Whitney Vialrtetad
Nada
Whitney Wrove
Roosevelt
Whitney
Minaes
Roosevelt letter disputes Whitney recollection in interview
Theodore Roosevelt rebuts Henry H. Whitney's account of a Washington interview. He accuses Whitney of misquoting and suppressing context, says no utility in further correspondence, and notes letters from Andrew G Webster and J M W Hall supporting Whitney's public recount. The exchange centers on memory and accuracy of statements.
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Phoeline
Fom
Theodore Roosevelt
Heinry HL Whitney
Boston
Mass
Whitney
Andrew G Webster
J. M. W. Hall
Cambridge
Washington
Roosevelt Aid Sought To Reorganize Big Life Insurers
Minnesota officials report President Roosevelt agreed to help unify state actions on reforming major life insurance companies. O'Brien met at the White House and outlined a plan for a joint meeting of state insurance commissioners, governors, and attorneys general to pursue a safer, more economical policy. The gathering would occur after New York investigations conclude, with Minnesota and other states ready to implement agreed measures.
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White House
Washington
New York
St Paul
O'Brien
Gov. Johnson
O’bren
Roosevelt
Unon
Northwest
Ufer
Gata
Mlnals
Mr. O'Brien
Alarm at Odessa mutinous threats and refugee plan
In Odessa on November 20 reports warn of renewed disorder led by Loyalist elements and rumors of a mutinous spirit among troops. Brush colony members plan to assemble at the consulate and seek a guard. If refused they will form a 2 body guard to escort the colony aboard British ships in the harbor. The British consul seeks a collective passport for the British colony, with American, Austrian, and Italian colonies considering similar steps.
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Shipa
Odessa
Eltv
Brush
Aiga
Baitish
Mustache Order Imposes Cadet Look at Ontario College
Cadets at the Royal Military College in Kingston Ontario were ordered to wear mustaches on November 2. The directive aims to give an older appearance, provoking some disapproval among cadets and staff.
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Ontario
Royal Military College
Kingston
Ont
Fairbanks Sends Aid to Russian Jewish Fund
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks dispatched a $100 check to Indianapolis leaders guiding the local fund aiding Russian Jews. The drive has raised about $2,200 to date, boosting relief for sufferers in Russia.
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Russia
Burton's Defense Burdened by Rialto Case Second Trial Opens
In St Louis Senator J Ralph Burton defends against a Rialto Grain and Securities Company bribery charge. Jury sworn after challenges. government asserts violation of federal statutes forbidding officers from receiving compensation for representing parties before federal departments. Defense contends Burton aided Maj Hugh C Dennis in a trial, not Rialto matters, and notes Dennis owned most Rialto stock.
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van Deventer
Coal. Dyer
United States
Department of
Lenmann
Senator Burton
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Maj
Hugh C Dennis
Dennis
Lehmann
Uint Maj
St. Louis
Post-Office Department
Rialto Company
Maj Dennis
Burton
United States Senate
Post Office Department
Washington
Dyer
Robb
Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
Burton Charged Again Over Influence Peddling Case
The government submitted documentary evidence as a new indictment against Senator Burton. Reversal by the Supreme Court on jurisdiction issues leads to a third indictment alleging he accepted compensation for influence in St. Louis. Trial ordered after Judge Van Deventer overruled demurrers.
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St. Louis
United States
J. Ralph Burton
Kansas
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
United States Senate
Post Office Department
Washington
Burton
Frederick W. Lehmann
W H Rossington
Topeke
Kan
K Haynes
Chicago
Col
D. P. Dyer
Charles H. Robb
Horace Dyer
Lehmann
van Deventer
Senator Burton
Lehmannn
Mig
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit
Bitton
Button
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
St Lows Court
Cleveland's Aim True Horns Reported Duck Hunt Return
Former President Grover Cleveland, joined by Dr Paul Van Dike of Princeton and Ernest Gittings of Baltimore, hunted on Back Bay preserves in Princess Anne County Virginia. He killed many ducks and other game and sent a large box to Mrs Cleveland home. He carried eighty fine birds when he returned Saturday night to Princeton.
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Norfolk
Grover Cleveland
Paul van Dike
Princeton University
Ernest Gittings
Baltimore
Back Bay
Princess Anne County
Princeton
Cleveland
Pistol Under Pillow Fatal In Confederate General’s Death
Natchez Miss November 20 Major General Simon Mayer adjutant general on Gan Chalmers staff with Sharpe’s Brigade in the Confederate army was killed accidentally today. As he rose from bed his revolver slipped from under his pillow and discharged a bullet lodged behind the right ear producing instant death. Mayer was sixty eight years old and left a large family.
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Natchez, Miss
Simon Mayer
Gan Chalmers
Sharpe
Maj
Mayer
Roosevelt Urges Severe Punishment for Football Brutality
President Roosevelt pressed for abolition of brutal play in American football. Dr J William White, returning from Washington, cited the call for simple uniform rules, wider umpire latitude, and harsher penalties, including removing teams or players for foul play. He noted talks covered eligibility codes and the need to preserve the game’s vigor.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
J. William White
University of Pennsylvania
University
Washington
Roosevelt
White
White House
Banker Bigelow Crushed by Prison Strain
Milwaukee reports from Fort Leavenworth prison indicate Frank C Bigelow, former Milwaukee bank president, is crushed in spirit and rarely speaks. A prison official doubts he will live to serve his term, while working in the prison photograph gallery.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Fort Leavenworth
Frank C Bigelow
Bigelow
Exbank
Priso
Wreck of Fiat Racing Car in Atlantic City
A Fiat racing automobile owned by James Weberhardt of New York was wrecked in Atlantic City. C H Greenwald was seriously hurt and unconscious. The crash, caused when the chauffeur tried to avoid a wagon, struck a pole. The car valued at 7000 dollars had been entered for Florida winter races.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Fiat
James Wberhardt
New York
C H. Greenwald
Florida
British Fleet Sails as 200 Sailors Go Missing
New York, Nov 2 Prince Louis of Battenberg led a British squadron down the Hudson toward Gibraltar after farewell honors in New York. About 200 sailors were left behind or refused boarding as they arrived late and sought return to England, with immigration authorities considering fines for the fleet. The delegation included Prince Louis who thanked American hosts on departure.
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England
New York
Prince Louis of Battenburg
Hudson River
Gibraltar
Sandy Hook
Prince Louis
Parewell
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Babylon
L. L
Europe
Iowa
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Mussouri
Ilnois
Missouri
Prince
Cunard Line
Drake
Percy Sanderson
Bowery
Emgland
Watchorn
United States
Will of Stephen Salisbury Buffers Worcester Arts Legacy
Worcester Mass November 20 By the will filed for probate this afternoon Stephen Salisbury leaves more than three million dollars to the Worcester Art Museum The estate is valued at five million dollars Bequests include 495 000 to Mrs Weary Hubbard Lynchburg Va three point nine million to the American Antiquarian Society Salisbury mansion estate and library 200 000 to library furniture and other funds 900 000 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and 30900 to other educational and charitable institutions The Worcester Art Museum is made the residuary legatee
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Worcester
Stephen Salisbury
Mass
Stephen Saltsbury
Worcester Art Museum
Weary Hubbard
Lynchburg
Scetty
Salisbury Mansion
Worcester Folytechnic Institute
Gould Line to the Coast Connects Gould System
Seattle November 20 The North Coast Railroad plan would run from Seattle and Tacoma southeast across Washington to link with a road to the Snake River in Idaho and join the Gould transcontinental system financed by the Gould syndicate An option on the Tacoma Eastern will be exercised by January 1 New mahogany furniture and art wares are for sale by catalogue from 1227 and 1225 G street Now exhibiting Wilson and Mayers Austioneers
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
North Coast Railroad
Tacoma
Washingon
Snake River
Idaho
Gould Syndicate
Gould
Wilson & Mayers
Austioneers
White House confirms cabinet continuities in reshuffle
President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw agree to extend Shaw's tenure at the Treasury into the next Congressional session and possibly beyond. Secretary Hitchcock remains at Interior through June 30, 1906, while Attorney General Moody stays for about two more years as reforms push on.
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Shaw
Treasury Department
Moody
Department of Justice
Hitchcock
Interior Department
White House
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street
Prusbury
Alhough
Congress
Boston
Plan to Purify Elections in New York
A New York subcommittee of the Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections met at Bar Association Clubhouse led by former Mayor Beth Low to frame a bill on campaign expenditures. It calls for public disclosure of all election costs, itemized records, criminal penalties for violations, judicial inquiry access, and a ban on corporate contributions to any party or organization.
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New York
Executive Committee
The
Association
Bar Association
Beth Low
Osborn
White House talks on New York politics and insurance probe
President Roosevelt hosts Gov Frank Higgins Huby Root and Cortelyou for dinner to discuss the New York ethical situation and disclosures in the insurance investigation. They plan further talks in Washington while avoiding public details. Roosevelt and participants remain reticent on conclusions.
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Frank Higgins
New York
Roosevelt
White House
Huby Root
Cortelyou
Gov. Higgins
Washington
Umserance
Joe
Steamfitters Win Charter Battle at Pittsburg Convention
The International Association of Steamfitters won near unanimous approval at the American Federation of Labor convention in Pittsburg after a five hour debate. The charter grants independence from the plumbers union, ending years of conflict. Also decided, car painters were ordered to join the Painters, Paperhangers, and Decorators' Union.
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American, Federation of Labor
International Association of Steamifitters
Plumbers’ Union
Committee On
Executive Council
Steamfitters
Plumbers’ Trade
Steamfiters
Aral
Federation
San Francisco
Chicago
Friends of the Steamfitters
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Contractors Will Be Sued Over Filtration Plant Payments
Philadelphia officials announce suits against the filtration plant contractors to recover funds claimed for unperformed work. The absence of Maj Gillette, chief engineer, will delay proceedings while he is located for preparation and potential testimony.
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Philadelphia
Maj Gillette
Plans to attack palace spark island uprisings rumor
Uprisings contemplated in multiple island regions prompt government alerts as possible assassination plots target President Palma. Congress, now liberal, could name a successor if Palma falls. Evidence in Havana shows arms from the United States. authorities guard the palace and probe buyers amid widespread vigilance.
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Congress
Palma
United States
Guardia Palace
Santiago Santa Clara
Pinar del Ris
Havan
Fire Rages Endangering Dozens at South Chicago Bullring
A major blaze at 9212 9218 Commercial Avenue in Chisago today endangered many lives and destroyed property valued at $00,000. The Commercial Bullring housed stores on the lower two floors and apartments above, plus the suburb’s post office which was badly damaged. Mary Broadhurst was severely hurt by a skylight fall, carried out unconscious by a fireman. Eight others were rescued. about 200 people were in the building when the fire started, with most escaping to the street though some needed aid.
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Chisago
Commercal Avenue
Chicago
Tis
Mary Broadhurst
Teddy Roosevelt Jr Plays Hard Against Yale Freshmen
Theodore Roosevelt Jr endured a fierce Yale Freshman challenge in Cambridge football yet escaped permanent harm. He appeared fit and brisk at Brookline relatives, with Yale players praising his gameness and coach McClintock noting his quickness and persistence in breaking up plays.
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Yale
Theodore Hoosevelt, Jr
Teddy
Brookline
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Saturdy
Harvard
Buren
Young Roosevelt
McClintock
Hns
Jack London Married Again to Misa Charmion Kittredge
Chicago report says author and war correspondent Jack London wed Miss Charmion Kittredge of Newton Iowa by Justice J J Grant. The ceremony occurred Sunday evening in Chicago after a telegram redirected the plans from Newton where a Sunday morning wedding was expected. A telegram to friends noted the change and arrival of the bride in Chicago.
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Eoy
Chicago
Jack London
Misa Charmion Kittredge
Newton
Iowa
Justice J.J Grant
Marshalltown
Charmion Kittredge
Will McMurray
Mrs. McMurray
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