Bitter Tennessee Senate Battle Between Carmack and Taylor
A Washington Post report from Knoxville outlines a fierce senatorial campaign in Tennessee between Ed ward Carmack and Bob Taylor. The race centers on personal combat, temperance politics, and machine influence, as both vie for the U S Senate seat amid party intrigue and religious overtones.
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Oldest Glerk in Service Reaches Forty Years in Treasury Office
John B. Atkinson claims the longest continuous government tenure in Washington, noting forty years of service since 1866 in the Second Auditor’s Treasury office. A native of Pennsylvania born November 16 1830, he has witnessed twelve auditors and every inaugural parade since Lincoln while remaining hale and never taking a day off.
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Taft Eyes Panama Speech and Perry County Statue Event
Secretary Taft plans to speak in Ohio during the current campaign with time and place to be set by the Republican State committee. Senator Dick invited Taft to attend the unveiling of Sheridan's equestrian statue in Perry County. He may cancel these engagements if his presence is needed on the Isthmus of Panama soon. If he goes to Panama he will wait for the Isthmian commission and engineer board before sailing.
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Ambassador Meyer Lands in New York for Roosevelt Visit
American Ambassador to St Petersburg George Von L Meyer arrived in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II en route to Washington to meet President Roosevelt. Missouri Representative Richard Bartholdt also arrived on the Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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Missouri
Taft visit prompts leniency on Chinese certificates
Memorial from Shanghai merchants delivered to President Roosevelt urges loosening of Chinese entry rules as a new version of the boycott origin is discussed. Taft reports that many Chinese passport proposals, consular certification flaws, and deportation housing conditions are being reviewed at a cabinet session.
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Mitchell sees Roosevelt on labor tax pick for Scranton post
John Mirenell president of the United Mine Workers met with President Roosevelt by appointment yesterday. Mitchell urged appointing Louisa Hammerling, editor of the UMW official organ, as Internal Revenue collector for the Scranton district. Hammerling faces some opposition from Pennsylvania lawmakers.
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Pennsylvania
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New York
Police Judgship Waits as Moody Sees Appointments
Attorney General Moody said two or three DOJ appointments are under consideration and announcements will come within a day or so after acceptances. Rumor of a Police Court Judge for DC was not discussed. White House pressure mounts as four days pass before action. Thirteen candidates vie for the post, and the selection proves difficult.
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Beach strewn with bodies in Typhoon aftermath
Manila reports estimate a 95 million gold loss in the hemp district from the typhoon ravages. Hemp warehouses are wiped out and plantations will take a year to recover. South reports show higher death and property losses. Tycao Island beaches lie with unidentified American remains.
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Navy officers and Hamilton court martial report
The War Department records First Lieutenant Laula McLane Hamilton of the Fourteenth Infantry for alleged army regulation violations in a Vancouver Barracks general court martial. Judge Advocate General Davis will review the report before it goes to the President. Hamilton is a descendant of Alexander Hamilton and served in the Philippine insurrection as a volunteer before his army commission in 1899.
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Fourteenth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
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Roosevelt visit to North Carolina promised cordial reception promised
North Carolina expected to welcome President Roosevelt on a southern trip with more than 60 000 people anticipated in Raleigh. Former Congressman H P Cheatham said the reception would be the greatest in state history, noting broad nonpartisan enthusiasm across towns and delegations planning to greet the President.
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Diphtheria Delays Annapolis Academy Opening
Annapolis Md Oct 3 extend leave for three upper midshipman classes due to numerous diphtheria cases among the new fourth class. Academy opening now set for Oct 14 with possible further extension. Forty cases reported none fatal so far. fumigation planned before the main body returns. uninfected fourth class members quarantined on the frigate Hartford.
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Long Cabinet Meeting Marks Roosevelt Era Firsts
Yesterday's session was the longest in four years with Secretary Bonaparte attending as a member of the President's family. Secretary Root sat beside him as Secretary of State and others exchanged felicitations after vacations. Taft, Moody, and Secretary Shaw were noted absentees.
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PROGRAMMED VISIT BY PRESIDENT TO LITTLE ROCK
Arrangements for the Presidents visit to Little Rock Arkansas were finalized with Sid B Redding head of the Arkansas Republican State League and officials. The President arrives at 9 am stays until 4 pm visits Fort Logan H Roots yes luncheon at 1 pm and a mass meeting in the city park where he will speak.
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Funeral of Capt Selfridge in Charlestown Navy Yard Park
A military funeral was held for Capt. James Russell Selfridge U S N ordnance officer at the Charlestown Navy Yard who died Friday of apoplexy. The body lay in state at the station armory then moved by two Marine companies and bluejackets from the Dolphin to the navy yard park. Bishop William Lawrence conducted services. Rear Admiral Albert S Snow accompanied the funeral to Forest Hill Cemetery. Regular and statutory leave changes followed.
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Clerks in the Philippines Insular Classified Service Proposed
Brig. Gen. W. S. Edgerly in the 1905 annual report recommends forming a classified insular service of willing clerks in the Philippines to stay as long as desired. He notes limited success of the USPhilippine clerk exchange and warns elderly workers may not endure the climate. He also supports post amusement rooms and gyms to reduce intoxication trials.
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Department of the Luzon
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Philippine Islands
Deductions for late trains and forest reserve land
The Post Office Department announced deductions from railroads for inferior service, including up to 20 percent of the train value for delays at terminals. The General Land Office ordered about 700,000 acres in southeastern Arizona set aside as forest reserves, creating Rincon Santa Teresa Gallusca Whetstone and Dragoons reserves, with additions to Santa Catalina and Santa Rita.
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State Dept Chief Root Holds White House Conference
Secretary of State Root met with the President at the White House for about an hour after 9 pm. He stated no major official business was pending but wished to discuss State Department matters. A memorandum exchange with the French Embassy on Venezuelan affairs likely preceded a possible joint session with the American political commissioner and Jusserand after Caracas events.
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Tariff Legislation Sures. McCumber Sees Rates Change
Senator McCumber of North Dakota says there will be tariff legislation next session with broad public demand once the President’s wishes are understood. He notes Roosevelt’s popularity is high and expects guidance from the President on the rate question. The Roosevelt party and several dignitaries attended a White House visit and a theater outing.
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Tao
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Roosevelt
Consul General Dobson resigns Hangchow post
George L. Dobson of Iowa former Secretary of State resigns as consul general at Hangchow China after a few weeks due to disgust with Chinese customs He cites life and burial practices including cholera as unacceptable and plans to return home His appointment dated March 18 stems from Missouri political work last year
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Esch Is Not Coming to Rate Bill Conference
Wisconsin Congressman J J Esch will not attend the Washington conference this week on the Esch Townsend rate bill. He notified President Roosevelt asking to be excused, saying Townsend is advised on his position and they have concurred in proposed changes.
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Thorold's Other Poems by Mrs Howe Totten
Mrs. Mary Howe Totten, daughter of the late Senator Timothy O Howe, long prominent in Washington society. A Boston Post remark praises imagination, while Louisville Courier-Journal notes depth of sentiment and dainty treatment. The Washington Star lauds dramatic action and dignified diction. Handsome binding and fetter-press sample cloth offered at 1 25.
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