Taft Says No War Over Islands In Tokyo Banquet
Secretary of State Taft declares at a Tokyo banquet that no war will be waged over islands. He states that disputes on Philippines independence and colonial links can be settled by diplomacy. He warns that transferring sovereignty would violate the nation's obligations and strains relations with Japan.
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Japan
Philippines
United Btaten
Americas
Vatican
United States
Mexico City
Elina Toot
Hin
Mra Root
Ldith Root
Ait
Tia Stemamnan
Rant
Chapultepec
Chapultepectra
Chy
Root
Washington
Taft to the Japanese and the war talk in 1912
The piece reviews U S sentiment toward Japan, praising alliance and warning against war while noting tensions over trade and policy. It highlights ongoing friendship over decades, cautions against conflict, and mentions efforts by leaders and diplomats to maintain cordial ties despite disagreements on commerce and strategy.
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Japan
Koroae
United States
Million to Bar Athletics in Swarthmore Bequest
The will of a Philadelphia woman, who died recently at a reform home, was probated. She left Swarthmore College all her Pennsylvania lands on condition the college discontinue participation in intercollegiate sports. The estate include more than 560000 in property and 31000 to the college for its endowment. The will lists four codicils and multiple bequests to various organizations, including a Philadelphia trustees fund and a cemetery endowment.
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Swarthmore
Philadelphia
South
Swarthmore College
Pennssiania
Fleet Hit by Storm Damages Two Vessels in Atlantic Fleet
Ten ships tumbled by heavy seas in Cape Cod Bay as a Atlantic Squadron battle line suffered damage. Des Moines and Glacier sent to navy yard for repairs, several officers injured, and anchors lost from Minnesota, Kentucky, and other ships. Deaths include Lieut Purse and Petty Officer Paterson, with crews shaken and rescue operations ongoing.
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Atlantic Squadron
Gary
Cape Cod Bay
Des Moines
Glacier
Navy Yard
Tiam
Cape Cod
Byrgae
Archaea
Mann
Steve
Tiinals
Larstown Navy Yard
Peterson Hootenains
Accond
Naval Hospital
Crees
Paterson
Larrail
Minnesota
Marcellus
Kearsar
Vani
Maine
Dwindles by Gable Pretty Woman Aids Him
A tangled tale of theft and forgery unfolds involving Jaesar Prediger once of Hamburg, the $22,000 haul, Devoe and Raynolds deception, and a subsequent $17,000 swindle. Relates to a clerk in Devoe’s accounting department and a wiring of funds via New York agents. The case stretches from Hamburg to Bremen to New York with a woman aiding the fugitive.
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Jaesar Prediger
Hamburg
New York
Dla
Bremen
Devoe & Haynolds
Drummond
Trerm
Weber
Prediger
Hie
Fem
Beasons
Sacca
Washington
Pinkertona
Carl F
Devoe & Raynelde
Denlera
Fulton Street
Devoe & Rasnelds
Fir
Inter
Germany
Chapultepec
Caesar Prediger Recruits as Cocoa Trader and Fall Guy
The Hamburg born Caesar Edouard Prediger Prediger, a former clerk and under manager, reappears in New York after fleeing Hamburg with a young Austrian actress. He engineers a cocoa cargo scheme with Devoe & Raynolds using coded cables, posing as a cocoa department manager while scheming to sell cargo underprice. A police alert and later investigations trace his elusive movements through multiple firms and a private code channel until the Bluecher voyage links him to the scheme amid Hamburg and Mexico City exchanges. The tale culminates with ambassadorial visits and a formal Mexican welcome for Secretary Root in Mexico City.
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Caesar Edouard Priederich Prediger
Hamburg
Otto Wehr
Weber
Marcy
Predigedia
America
United States
Devoe & Resnolds
Devoe & Reynalda Waa
Cocoa
Cade
Alec
Germen Bank
Bradstreet
Devoe & Reynolde Wee
New York
Jim
Devoe & Ragnakis
Zeppelin Flight From Friedrichshafen Sets Seven Hour Record
Count Zeppelin completed a seven hour flight from Friedrichshafen Germany, with the airship performing well. The journey included a long detour over the countryside as the pilot demonstrated the craft to military observers.
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Count Zeppelin
Frednchshafen
Germany
Friedrichshafen
Peath Follows Rush Candidate For Senate
Seemelt Varaty stored over a student’s mysterious death at Cornell University in Galveston Texas. Rumors of infant death linked to the rush circulate as university officials, led by President Schurman, investigate. Fol low up reports quote Dr. Feaview denying a connection to the death and noting no obvious injuries. The incident sparks campus concern and a debate over political candidacy.
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Dougies Fowler
Cornell
Galventon
Tex
Schurman
CP Feaview
Sye
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Senate
Khor
Peace Reigning in Cuba Quiet Over Revolution Connection
The article reports Cuba at peace with no immediate danger of outbreak though strikes and unrest are noted. Investigations focus on an American known as Wow Field connected to the late Cyrus Weld Hea and alleged revolutionary links in Cuba, including a move from New York three weeks ago.
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Amercans
Wennington Fost
Luba
Isla Ena Nes
Wow
Cyrus Wield
Cuba
New York
American Guard at Peking Legation Arrested for Murder
The body of Gertrude Payton was found in a trunk aboard a mail steamer near Montragle. An American guard at the Peking legation, Adsatts, is arrested on murder charges. Details are sparse as the case heads to a sensational preliminary trial. robbery is suspected. Adsatts formerly served in the U S Marine Corps and later pursued boxing before a noted defeat at Tientsin.
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Peking
Legation
Julmwelt
Adsatts
Miemothe Adaetigsien
Chef
Taft Men See Plot Told to Roosevelt
AllegedSouth is arrayed against Ohio man mission of Hitchcock and Capers followed by renewed support for Secretary of Treasury. Power of administration divided. President urged to make definite decisions. Washington Post report traces journey of officials with Roosevelt, Taft, Cortelyou and Capers, noting attempts to influence succession and party alignment in the South and key states.
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Hitchcock and
Capore
Secretary of Treasury
Waelington
Canton
Honamelt
Arthur I Jorje
Cartl
Killam
Mc Voeys
Taft Bureau
Jas
Kort Wayne
Lele
Bette
Roosevelt
Jlary ‘Taft
Vers
Taft
Wim
Corlelyou
Taft Denounces Plot Against Spindled by Army Balloon
The page references a Navy plot against Taft and a shell crosses bar. Mrs Buckeleys Jeai arrest for shooting, Bots was a skilled burglar, Gen Furlorgs whist tour. An index notes speeches, nominees, trials, baseball, and theater listings.
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Taft Denrerates
Taft
Buckeleys
Bots
Officis
Chicago Society Leaders Face Champagne Dinner Scandal
Charges of scandalous conduct at a Chicago champagne dinner for charity rock the Cribelde Hospital fundraiser. Leaders including Mrs Ogden Armour deny the claims as witnesses describe a refined event with prominent attendees such as Mrs Edward L. Hanjer and Myre Waann Keith amid rumors of wine poured over guests.
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Wadkington
Chicago
Peg FG Smith Gastur
Warren Avenue
Tle
Stanley Field
Wade
Miss Hate
Ortenis
Floredora
Miss Hale
Gtria
Ogden Armour
Edward L. Han
Jer Myre Waann Keith
Caries
Burrall Pike
Odell
George McKinnock
Ashpelt
Cribelde Hospital
Defend State Rights at Attorneys General Convention
Attorneys general from thirteen states met at the Southern Hotel to debate jurisdiction conflicts between state and federal courts. Key issue focused on the fourteenth amendment and its impact, with Mississippi Attorney General HV Fletcher arguing it should be repealed. Papers read included Anti trust law Railroad Regulation and conflict between state and federal courts by Minnesota AG Fuard T Young and Texas assistant AG Jewel P Lightfoot.
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St Laura Sept
HV Fletcher
Mississippi
Jewel P Lightfoot
Texas
Herbert Hadley
Fuaard T Young
Minnesota
Unclear Navy Swim Drill and Roosevelt Army Ride Mentioned
Fragmentary report notes a required Navy officers swim drill and a horseback ride ordered by President Roosevelt for Army commanders. It references Truman H Newberry, Assistant Secretary, returning to Detroit for a four day visit, and mentions Union Trust Co bank deposits and interest policies.
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Detroit
Navy
President Roosevelt
Army
Ciplama
Truman H Newberry
Aus
Newberry
Detoit
Cass
Balloon Groses Bay Makes Flight Of 87 Miles
An Army balloon piloted by Capt Charles Del Chandler and J C McCoy completed a 87 mile flight from Washington to near Princess Anne Maryland reaching 6000 feet. The craft crossed Calvert County and the Nanticoke and Wicomico rivers before landing in a field near Princess Anne. Citizens and schoolchildren watched as the balloon ascended and drifted south toward the Chesapeake region.
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Cheries
de F Chandler
Signal Corps Aeronaut
J C McCoy
Anne
Washington
Charles del Chandler
Signal Corps
JC Wotny
Chesapeake
Oslo
Chandler
Iselgaty
Baloon
Calvert Counts
Dremgoint
Chesapeake Head
Fishing Bay
Dorweier County
Alan
Nanticoke
Wicomico
Murtera Porties
Somerset County
Princess Anne
Wemecoy
Arnold Mazin
Chef Chandler
J . McCoy Grace
Waington Castight Company
Pelt and Moswente Stilleast
Staelock
Death of Wisconsin Woman Sparks Murder Inquiry
Disorderly reports swirl around the death of Mrs. Buchel linked to foul play. Coroners certificate lists accidental death but investigators press a murder theory, citing gas, wounds, and possible revenge as facts are reviewed by Captain Roxie and the local office.
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Tuto
Wisconsin
la Follette
De Lobel Balloon Wins Provisional Aero Race Prize
The balloon De Lobel was declared provisional winner of the Aero Club race in France after covering 144 miles. Airship set off from the Tuileries yesterday afternoon amid a chase by German steamer. the arrival near Dover remains noted with the others missing.
Bobby Walthour Injured in Silent Track Accident
In a grim incident at Spandau mercie track Bobby Walthour suffered a severe concussion after a collision with a pacemaker rider Hoffman. He was hospitalized in a serious condition while witnesses described a chaotic scene as the ambulance team attended him.
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Orean
Wang
Walthour
Mourly
Genie
Kincir Fae
Suri
Fadur
Rayat
Lil Trenton
Walthours
Hoffman
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