Ratification Talks Advance as Rosen and Takahira Meet
Baron Rosen and Mr Takahira held a conference at the Russian ambassador’s apartments and at the State Department to review Russian ratification forms of the Portsmouth treaty The exchange of ratifications will occur in Washington once papers from St Petersburg and Tokyo arrive The ceremony is expected to be simple with President Roosevelt invited to witness the exchange and the Emperor’s signature anticipated soon
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State Department
Adeo
Mikado
Mr. Takahira
Privy Council
Tokyo
Japan
Washington
New York
Baron Rosen
Takahira
Portsmouth
Roosvelt
White House
Exchange of War Prisoners Shrugs Off Details
Russia and Japan agreed to a prisoner exchange, 1356 Japanese prisoners to be released in the western front, 64000 Russians to Kobe Nagasaki and Yokohama, then to Vladivostok on twelve ships from Shanghai Saigon and other depots. The American chargé d’affaires Spencer Eddy seeks faster terms for 250 sick Japanese.
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Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Russia
Kobe
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Shanghai
Saigon
Odessa
Spencer Eddy
Japan
Bettie
Roosevelt Firm on Federal Rail Rate Oversight
Representative Townsend of Michigan cites President Roosevelt as firm on federal supervision of freight rates. Townsend, author of the Esch Townsend rail rate bill, said Roosevelt plans to reconfirm views, though he did not quote the President’s exact stance beyond a request for another meeting at 2:30 pm.
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Roosevelt
Representative Townsend
Michigan
House of Representatives
Townsend
Princple
Interstate Commerce Commission
Uphold the President Carriage Builders Back Roosevelt Plan
The National Carriage Builders Assn met in Philadelphia on October 4 and adopted Denial T Wilson’s report urging support for President Roosevelt’s plan to create a tribunal with power to review discriminatory freight rates. The proposal calls for rates found improper by the Interstate Commerce Commission to be suspended until court resolution and protests against terminal facilities allowances, private car charges, and switching fees that create discrimination beyond established classifications.
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Philadelphia
National Carriage Builders’ Association
T Wilson
Roosevelt
Wson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Calhoun Report Awaited on Venezuela Action
French authorities do not anticipate immediate moves regarding Venezuela until Washington receives Judge W J Calhoun’s report from his Venezuela mission. Venezuela has not withdrawn its action toward the French chargé d'affaires, M. Taigny, in refusing to treat through him.
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Venezuela
Paris
Washington
W J Calhoun
United States
M. Taigny
Fatally Shot in Bed Suspect Tied to Black Hand Plot
Atlantic City Oct 4 Giatiano Pisce Italian was fatally shot today while in bed during a robbery attempt. A masked man demanded money from Mrs Pisce and shot her husband before fleeing. Police consider the attack linked to a Black Hand plot and report he is in hospital.
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Mutiler
Atlantic City
N. J
Giatiano Pisce
Pisce
Luncheon for President Draws Controversy in Richmond
Special to The Washington Post dispatch from Richmond outlines a tense four hour closed door meeting where the council committee of fifteen approves a subcommittee decision to award the President's luncheon contract to a Washington caterer despite internal dissent. Norfolk board to invite Roosevelt to visit by sea on return from New Orleans, contingent on quarantine rules at the Capes.
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Washington Pass
Richmond
Har Council
Washington
Norfolk
Board of Trade and Business Men's Association
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Capes
Board of Trade
Thig City
President Roosevelt Visit Plans and Safety Assurances
Representatives from New Orleans assured President Roosevelt of safety during his October visit amid yellow fever fears. They noted expected declines in cases and pledged precautions. The president would stay overnight if possible but may sail on October 26, with Birmingham and North Carolina stops planned. The armored cruiser Pennsylvania may transport him from New Orleans to Norfolk, then Mayflower to Washington, as Navy officials finalize voyage details.
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Meyer and
Davy
Thomas J. Woodward
New Orleans
Washington
New Orleana
Joseph ©. Thompson
Internal Revenue
Birmingham
Ala
Roosevelt
Simmons
North Carolina
Hhis
Raleigh
Durham
High Point
Greensboro
Charlotte
Pennsylvania
Norfolk
Browngan
North Atlantic
McLean
Navy Department
Winslow
Newport
Ohio Senator Dick Meets Roosevelt On Buckeye Campaign
Senator Dick, head of the Ohio Republican committee, conferred with President Roosevelt about the state’s political situation. The President pledged support for the Republican cause, and Cabinet members may speak in Ohio, with Taft,ison, Bona parte and Moody named as possible participants. Taft’s appearance depends on a possible isthmus trip.
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Ohio
Petersburg Delegation Invites Roosevelt to Confederate Reunion
Senator Thomas B. Martin led Petersburg civic and business groups to the White House to invite President Roosevelt to the October 25 to 27 Confederate veterans reunion in Petersburg. The President declined due to a South trip. Virginia battle flags captured in the Civil War will be returned to their original contending associations with Gov. Montague delivering the presentation speech.
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Virginia
Thomas 8. Martin
Petersburg
White House
Roosevelt
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
A P, Hill
South
Montague
Canal Burden Heavy Conference Ponders Panama Change
At the White House last night a discussion considered transferring Panama Canal duties from the War Department to the State Department with Secretary Root in charge. Taft argued the canal should remain under War, citing workload and nonmilitary nature, while Root’s experience with large projects favored shifting. The decision hinges on Taft’s travel plans to Panama and potential shifts in personnel if moved.
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Taft
White House
Panama Canal
War Department
State Department
Root
Philippines
Isthmian Canal
Bowen- Loomis
Itte Mot
Panama
Shont
Canal Commission
Doadt
Weahington
Engineers On Isthmus Visit Panama Canal Route
The steamer Hevane carried the advisory board of consulting engineers for the Panama Canal and canal commission members to Colon. Gov Mapuga accompanied the party which toured Panama and nearby islands and planned a detailed end‑to‑end inspection starting tomorrow. The Havana will be the headquarters with daily returns to Colon.
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Colon
Hevane
New York
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
Havana
Bowen Misunderstood President Remarks In Venezuela Episode
Secretary Taft said Bowen's account of the interview with the President is incorrect. Taft recalled Bowen stating he would act as before if faced with the same case, and Bowen acknowledged the matter becoming public. The President expressed disagreement and regret over the entire affair.
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Taft
Herbert W. Botwen
Venezuela
Bowen
Mr. Bowen
G P O Expenses Targeted by Roosevelt Commission
President Roosevelt discussed cutting Government Printing Office costs with Representative Landis Taika and Indiana's Charlés B. Landis as a joint House Senate commission forms to audit operations. The panel, chaired by Senator Plait of New York, aims to cut expenses by at least one million dollars annually.
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Landis Taika
Roosevelt
Tikt Yeuter‘aay
Charléa B. Landis
Indiana
Landis
House
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Plait
New York
Land Is
Consul General Stoner in Paris Instead of Calcutta
State Department surprised as Stanley Stoner informs Paris consulate that he will not assume Calcutta post due to his wife’s ill health and seeks a diplomatic service position. Stoner’s appointment was to follow Robert F. Patterson, who has long served in Calcutta. Pending decision on Stoner’s case. Fourth class postmasters named in several cities including New York and St Lawrence.
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Paris
Stanley Stoner
State Department
Calcutta
Iaste
Stoner
Missouri
Taft
Calcute
Robert F. Patterson
Tennessee
Stoners
Beung Lady Finds Coffee Switched to Postum for Health
A reader reports severe indigestion tied to coffee in 1901. After quitting coffee and using Postum from Battle Creek Michigan, symptoms vanished and health improved. The testimonial cites relief and renewed well being and directs readers to the book The Road to Wellville included in each package.
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Boatum
Aries
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Typhoon leaves Camp Daraga in ruins in Philippines
Major general Corbin reports a devastating typhoon hit Camp Daraga in Albay province cutting roofs, destroying five barracks and a bakery, injuring thirteen soldiers. Maldhai military prison also devastated with about 300 soldiers and 100 prisoners relocated. Repairs and extra funds of 60000 dollars authorized.
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Philippines Division
Army
Camp Daraga
Albay
Luzon
Legaspi
Post Exchange
Gen. Corbin
Ninth Infantry
Ralph T Bivier
Hospital Corpi
Columbus O'Brien
William J. Carroll
Elbert Metsgar
Otto Kagin
Louis © Vrost
John B. Godwin
John Hanley
Frank Hohiert
Everett Miller
John Mulryam
Louie J. Plante
William S. Johnston
Maldhai
Laguna Bay
Manila
Batangas
Quartermaster General
the Army
Wright to Return for Philippine Railroad Bids Opening
The War Department announced Gov. Wright will fly from the Philippines to arrive in Washington by December 15. He will attend the opening of bids for Philippine railroad construction, now moved to December 18 to ensure his presence.
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War Department
Gov. Wright
United States
Philippines
Washington
Alabama Appointments By President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of P. M. Long of Cordova to be United States marshal for the Northern District of Alabama, succeeding D. N. Cooper. Gen. Robert W. Johnston of Birmingham was named register of the Montgomery Land Office. Johnston is a grandson of Revolutionary Col. James Johnston and a former Confederate brigadier general.
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United States
R. W. Johnston
Roosevelt
P. M. Long
Cordova
Ala
Alabama
D. N. Cooper
Robert W. Johnston
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mr Long
Gen. Johnston
James Johnston
Fie
Invitation to open international sanitary congress at State Department
Mr Fox and Surgeon General Wyman met Secretary Root at the State Department to extend an invitation for him to open the International Sanitary Congress, which meets here October 3, with Root to attend if his schedule permits amid naval movement reports of arrivals at several ports and a vessel sailing from Narra gansett Bay.
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Bureau of American Republics
Wyman
Marine Hospital and Public Health Service
Root
State Department
International Sanitary Congress
Taggart Rejoins Command at Columbus Barracks
Captain BE F Taggart returns to duty at Columbus Barracks after a Wooster divorce case drew national attention. He assumes command of Company Mighth Infantry and declines to discuss the proceedings or likely outcomes. He voices support for restoring the army canteen, opposing temperance plans to deter soldiers from seeking alcohol off base.
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Columbus
Ohio
BE. F. Taggart
Wooster
Taggart
Cuts Down Hospitals in Marine Service Funds
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw proposes abandoning eleven Marine Hospital Service facilities, reducing to twenty-three nationwide, but cannot act without Congress. He orders suspension of ongoing Marine Hospital work at Pittsburg and Buffalo. Guam replaces insular artillery with a small police force. gunboat Hancroft sought for Louisiana naval militia. Troop movement: Twenty-sixth Infantry units depart Fort McIntosh for Fort Sam Houston.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Marine Hospital
United States
Congress
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Bancroft
Louisiana
Meyer and Davey
T. J. Woodward
New Orleans
Admiral Converse
Navy
Hancroft
Naval Militia of
Fort McIntosh
Fort Sam Houston
Army Orders and Transfers Detailing Promotions and Assignments
Brig Gen Francia grants leave of absence for seven days effective around October 4. Second lieutenants promoted to first lieutenants and reassigned across multiple infantry units. Notable moves include Douglas MacArthur to Tokyo with Corps of Engineers and Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur. Additional promotions, transfers, and resignations listed, plus Navy officers reassigned and recruiting details.
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Francia
Dodge
Hbsenes
Harry J Hirsch
Twentieth Infantry
Presidio of
Monterey
Cal
Waller H Dade
Fort Ducheane
Utah
Fort D A. Russell
Wya
Douglas MacArthur
Corpa of Engineers
Tokyo
Japan
Arthur MacArthur
Galveston Cruiser Starts Final Trial From Hampton Roads
The protest cruiser Galveston under Commander William G. Cutler will sail from Hampton Roads tomorrow for a 48 hour sea trial. If satisfactory, it will be accepted by the government and proceed to Norfolk Navy Yard for docking.
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William G. Cutler
Hampton Roads
Navy Yard
Norfolk
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