Railroad Rate Hearing Shows Public Interest in Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard railroads push for higher freight rates with prominent reps from major railroads testifying. Shippers and labor groups opposed, while the commission prepares to review evidence and judge fairness, signaling government mediation between railroads and the public. The piece also notes a milk famine in Washington caused by licensing moves reducing licensed producers from about 400 to eight, with health officials and district actions cited as factors.
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Virginia
Washington aviation and politics mix amid record flights
A lengthy editorial spirit explores aviation progress, imperial pacing, and political fallout from federal policy including civil service pensions, with notes on Airman Hoxsey’s record flight, Grahame-White’s challenge, and remarks on Admiral Evans and national readiness. The piece ties in wartime potential, New Jersey divorce trends, and growth in air travel shaping public policy and defense.
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Washington Post
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Wilbur Wright
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Lord Kitchener May Marry Soon And Hunter’s Rise
Lord Kitchener’s potential marriage to Mary Inverclyde’s widow signals General Sir Archibald Hunter’s high status and long service. Hunter, a key Kitchener lieutenant famed for desert knowledge and battlefield leadership, has risen to governor of Gibraltar with prominence among British officers. Also noted are Lord Ritchie of Dundee’s Mexico visit and the extended web of aristocratic ties and titles illustrated by connections to the Jennings, Russell, and Somers families.
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Red Sea
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India
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Lord Methuen
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Mexico
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New York Times
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Madeline Henriques
David M. Henriques
George Hamilton
Duke of Devonshire
Balfour
Joseph Chamberlain
James T. Ritchie
London
Hitchie & Co
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Lord Russell
Killoween
America
Thomas Lipton
Lord Somers
Henry Somerset
Adeline
Duchess of Bedford
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Hari Somers
Virginia Pattie
George Frederick Watts
Marquise DE Fontenot
Brentwood Company
Taft calm under turmoil earns business confidence
The Denver Republican lauds President Taft for his calm, deliberate leadership amid party strife and sensational reform talk. It praises his steady approach, avoidance of grandstanding, and ability to reassure business leaders that no public duty is neglected. His steady hand, it says, restores public trust and affirms he was the right choice for president two years ago.
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Duke of Bragenza’s public stance in Portugal lasts longer
The Duke of Bragenza asserts that a public stance will endure longer in Portugal than the pretender’s continued activities there. The remark implies political tension between royal factions and opposition figures amid ongoing regional intrigue.
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Portugal
Coyote Hunt Ends in Wolfish Onslaught at Green Spring Valley
The Green Spring Valley Hunt faced censure after a coyote released during a wolf hunt was torn apart by a pack of hounds. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans to station an officer at meets, citing the disgraceful display. Secretary Diedeman vowed closer oversight, while Miss Mary B Shearer called the incident shockingly uncivilized.
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Caruso Romance Suits Tenor in Milan Suit for 60000
Dispatches from Italy report Enrico Caruso facing a Milan court suit filed by a Sicilian woman claiming he promised marriage and later asked her to wait six years while he toured the world. The case centers on an alleged engagement announced at a lavish dinner and his later travels to New York.
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Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
A compact Chicago column offers sharp opinions on gender roles and manners. It mocks arguments with a strong stance on conservatism, independence, and social behavior, noting how conversations reveal character and biases.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A jocular reflection on marriage and courtship notes cold feet increase with wedlock. It contrasts a man’s boldness before marriage with his restraint after, while a woman’s reaction to proposals shifts from surprise to routine.
Fighting Chance in Extraordinary Political Year Editorial
Editorial in the New York Evening Post notes a fighting chance for Republicans in New York. Senator Root, in Beverly, calls the outlook mild yet signals uncertainty and trepidation amid a year of potential political revolution after Maine and a Democratic successor to Hale.
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The Poet And I By Margaret Hobson
A narrative poem follows the poet and narrator on a spring journey from storm to calm. The poet praises nature and simple life while the speaker questions old ways and comfort, ending with awe at the night sky and stars.
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Poet
Aeronautical Reserve rallys at Shoreham Hotel in New York
John Barry Ryan led a bustling gathering at the Shoreham to promote the United States aeronautical reserve. Attendees from military, industry, and journalism discussed aviation’s role in national defense, competitions, and the drive to mobilize pilots and experts for war needs.
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