President Roosevelt to Observe Quiet Thanksgiving at White House
President Roosevelt will spend Thanksgiving Day quietly with his family at the White House, dining at 8 p.m. with limited guests. Cabinet members will stay home. many churches will hold services. provisions for prisoners and the poor will be distributed. government departments will close for the holiday.
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Flarvard
Kermit Whe Ip
Groton Academy
Cowlas
Raosavit
Pottess
Root Taft Bonaparte
Shaw
St Aloysius
Tetler Stafford
St Patricks Memorial
St Augustines
Paul Griffith
Br Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
West Street Presbyterian Church
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Alexander
Bona € Mcleod
First Presbyterian Church
Hustian Scentiets
Fifteenth
R Streets
Power
Vermont Avenue
Cucheran Memorial Church
Homeward Bound
Momenary-Vound Mission
Balyvatlon Army
Tf Ar
Macfarland
Wile Wat
McCreary Hints at Re election Run for Kentucky Senate
Senator J B McCreary of Kentucky, now in Washington, signals plans to seek a second United States Senate term. He speaks of confidence in his own renomination, notes potential opposition from Gov Beckham, recalls past Democratic campaigns, and refrains from commenting on current Kentucky Senate matchups. He also calls on the White House to convey congratulations to the President on wartime leadership.
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McCreary
Kentucky
J B McCreary
Washington
Gov Beckham
United States
Towis
Shekiam
Blackburn
Tider Painter
Mdttor Haldeman
White House
Rim
Japan
Reorganizes Department of Postal Affairs Ready for Trail
The Post Office Department reorganization designed by Postmaster General Cortelyou is finished and ready for business. The First Assistant Postmaster General gains jurisdiction over appointments city delivery and salary allowances while the fourth assistant retains rural free delivery and adds the supply division and the Dead Letter Office. The Second Assistant Postmaster General maintains jurisdiction over the Railway Mail Service and the finance divisions of the service merge in the Third Assistant's office. Seminary Girls Give Reception at Martha Washington Seminary hosts guests from Washington and beyond with music dancing and refreshments. Notable attendees include Mr Rolcker Mr Sidley from the University of Pennsylvania Mr Carter and Marseille from Wilmington Del Mr Vemper of Rethel Military Academy Va and Mr Miller of Scranton Pa. President Grant era references and race death discussion noted with Representative Cole of Ohio advocating abolition by self-action. Julius Sternfeld, special assistant US attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, is removed on charges of misappropriating salaries.
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Paatrister
Cortelyou
Hailway Mall
Martha Washington Seminary
Washington
Rethel Militar A Academy
Miller
Scranton Pa
New Plan Proposed for Panama Canal by Water Transport
Mr Philippe BBunay Varilla, Panama Canal chief engineer, outlines a lecture plan to finish the canal by water transport, floating dredges, and auxiliary canals. He argues concrete rocks and dumping excavated earth into Gatun Lake cut costs and time, claiming a four year completion with similar labor and activity to 1886 88.
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Philippe Bbunay-Varilla
Panama Canal
Ioe
Leenepa
Republic of Panama
National Geographic Society
Gambea Lake
Panama Canal Company
Census Bulletin Boosts Female Literacy Ahead of Males
A Census Bureau bulletin notes illiteracy among county women declines faster than men. In 1800 the rates were 144 per thousand for females and 123 for males, dropping to 112 and 101 in the latest census. The report cites parental control and wage earning as factors and predicts a future equality in literacy across sexes.
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Census Bureau
United States
Ths
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland
North Atlantic
Army and Navy as States Plan to Evade Civil Service Rules
Admiral Baird proposes treating the Army and Navy as separate states for appointive civil service, seeking Presidential ruling to bypass regular examinations. The move follows records showing boy disfranchisement in several states for enlistment before adulthood. Secretary Shaw notes refunds of government bonds and funds distribution figures as context.
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United States Army
Navy
Arkansas
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
Ohio
South Dakota
Texas
Virginia
Territory
New Mexico
Civil Service Commission
Army
Civil Service
Turkish minister claims Christians safe in Turkey amid rumors
Turkish Foreign Minister Chekib dismissed reports of mass Christian massacres as exaggerated. He said Abdul Hamid is a just ruler and that the dispute with powers over Macedonia's finances will be settled amicably. He downplayed danger to foreigners and welcomed potential U S ambassadorial ties and improved trade, noting cordial but improvable commercial relations.
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Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Berlin
Senowssiya Brotherhood
Sheik Hl Mahdi el Senouid
Macedonia
Chekib
Hitch
Mussulman
America
Lkelihood
Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Constantinople
Germany
Moslem Uprising Feared Amid Balkan Murders Rise
Nov 29 report from Saloniki via Sofia warns of growing Muslim violence against Bulgarians in the vilayets. Ambassadors doubt Porte replies before the Batram festival ends as fears of trouble persist. Mytilene reports quiet after an allied landing and partial withdrawal of troops with no Turkish demonstrations.
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Saloniki
Constantinople
Sofia
Bulgaria
Mytilene
Adrianople
Baloniki
Muasulmans
Island of Mytilene
Senatorial Fight Doubtful in Kentucky Sparks Rate Debate
Representative Ollie M. James arrives in Washington amid a three person race for Kentucky’s Senate seat including Blackburn Paynter and Haldeman. James voices support for railroad rate regulation, citing discrimination against Kentucky shippers north of the Ohio River and urging relief measures favored by Democrats. He notes Louisville pressure on Haldeman and explains the immediate political uncertainty over the contest.
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James
Kentucky
Ollie M. James
Washington
Bes Bion
Congress
Joe Blackburn
K. James
Senator Blackburn
Judge Paynter
Haldeman
Louisville
Senate
Blackburn
Ohio
Chicago
Stone Sees Democratic Tariff Push In Session
Senator William J Stone arrived for Congress to guide Democrats on railroad regulation and tariff revision this winter. He urged firm, clear stance for a free discussion, noting Republicans’ ties to protected interests and calling for unity on a tariff program. He backed the party’s last three platforms and said support depends on the President’s alignment with Democratic principles.
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Wiliam J. Stone
Congress
Senate
Stone
Wty
Courac
Roosevelt
Hale May Succeed Platt on Finance Committee
Maine Senator Eugene Hale is likely to replace the late Connecticut Senator Platt on the Senate Finance Committee. The New England bloc has long leaned two members, with Hale retaining his seats on the Appropriations and Naval Affairs committees.
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Eugene Hale
Platt
Conhepticut
Senate
New England
Addrich
New York
Middle West
Michigan
Wlacoweln
Alison and
Hansbrough
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Teller
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Naval Affairs
Influential Men Push Joint Statehood For Arizona New Mexico
Former New Mexico delegate Bernard S. Redey and others plan to press for joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico in Washington this winter. Petitions with many signatures will be presented in both Houses under the New Mexico Nonpartisan Joint Statehood League. Senator Beveridge may introduce the bill early in the session to advance the measure.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Bernard S. Redey
Washington
Joint Statehood League
Radey
Congress
Beveridge
Committee On Territories
Fighting at Annapolis Ends in Death and Testimony
Meriwether recalled a brutal fight with Branch at the Naval Academy, describing a head concussion and a lingering arm weakness. Branch died after a hospital visit, prompting calls for investigation. Meriwether testified about hazing, reporting, and the aftermath as witnesses spoke on discipline and conduct.
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Branch
Patty
Admiral McCormick
Capt. Berry
Treut
Ziegemeier
Meriwather
Naval Cadet Dismissed in Court Martial Case
Midshipman Joseph Ralph Williams of Patterson New Jersey, a first class member in the Navy, is dismissed for unsatisfactory standing in studies and conduct. Williams testified at the Meriwether Jr court martial, recounting a report by Commander Hugo Osterhaus about a midshipman not presenting himself.
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Meriwether
Washington Post
Annapolis
Gecretary of
Navy
Joseph Ralph Willams
Patterson
N. J
Williams
Meriwether, Jr
Hugo Osterhaus
Midshipman Williams Dismissed From Academy Notes
A midshipman named Williams was dismissed from the academy. A joke about a “cheerfuller” insult was cited, but not the cause. He graduated with last year’s class, was held back a year for scholastic reasons, and has since fallen behind in studies. His severance was decided weeks ago amid unsatisfactory conduct and minor issues. He was a printer and a leading member of the academy’s tracy team.
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Williams
Willams
Bia
Tracie
Academy
Germany nullifies tariff exchange agreement in Washington
Ambassador von Sternburg announces Germany formally voids the July 10, 190, tariff exchange under the Tingley act. The pact, set to expire March 1, granted Germany a 35 percent cut on argols and other goods in exchange for minimum duties on American products. State Department had anticipated the move after prior exchanges with Berlin.
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Jon Sternburg
Germany
Washington
State Department
United States
Trme
von Sternburg
Congressman Weds Marguerite Pritchett Kennedy of Nebraska
Special to The Washington Post. Omehs Nebr Nov 2. At noon today at the bride's parents’ home Miss Marguerite Pritchett married Congressman John L Kennedy of the Second Nebraska district. The gown was white satin with lace and tulle veil. Bridesmaids included Miss Margaret Wood Miss Mae Hamilton Miss Florence Kipatrick and Miss Thurley of Chicago. Gifts included a substantial check from grandfather A Hanson, a New York millionaire once of Omaha, who attended.
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John L. Kennedy
Washington Post
George Edward Pritchett
John L Kennedy
Nebraska
Margaret Wood
Mas Mae Hamilton
Florence Kipatrick
Omaha
Thurley
Chicago
A. 3. Hanson
New York
Weather conditions and forecast from November 24, 1906
Weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington November 24 1906 reports a moving storm east of the Great Lakes centered over the St Lawrence mouth. A high pressure area strengthens in the Mississippi Valley while a second disturbance moves east over the northern plateau. A Western cold wave covers the Mississippi Valley north of the Mississippi and extends to the Ohio Valley. Temperatures fall 26 to 50 degrees with the largest drop in the Middle Mississippi Valley. Winds diminish in the Great Lakes region with northwest rise elsewhere. High southwest winds along the New England coast with about seventy miles per hour at Block Island. General rains along the Atlantic coast and in the Carolinas Georgia and the western states. rain again on the North Pacific coast and northern plateaus. Fair weather expected Thursday east of the Rockies except along lower lakes where flurries persist. colder in the Atlantic coast districts. Northwesterly winds prevail along New England and Mid-Atlantic coasts. the South Atlantic coast sees brisk northerly winds. Gulf coast north winds. lower lakes high northwest winds, upper lakes brisk northwest winds. Steamers to Europe Thursday face northerly to northwesterly winds and rough seas toward Grand Banks. Special forecast issues storm warnings for the Great Lakes, Gulf and Atlantic coasts from Eastport to Hatt area, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Local report notes midnight to 8 pm readings with temperatures ranging from 45 to 73 and a high of 73, rainfall 0.48 inches. Relative humidity around 68 percent at 8 pm. Temperatures compared with last year shown as 55 max and 60 min.
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Georgia
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Ital Lakes
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Hatt Area
Eastport
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Louis Beyer, JR
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