Taft Seeks Tariff Reform and Peace Treaties in Iowa Tour
President Taft spoke in Ottumwa and Des Moines noting support for tariff reductions especially in wool and cotton, while endorsing arbitration treaties with possible modifications. He defended vetoes as based on data, praised post office reforms, and urged voters to judge him by actions as Cummins signaled conditional support for treaties.
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Ottumwa
Taft
Iowa
Tate
Cummins
Des Moines
Cummine
Deo Molrea
Cafavette Young
Des Womes
Gov Carroll
Alia
Post Office Department
Washington
Mir Hitchock
Picatantyilla
Knoxville
Sedalla Mo
Apeak
Carrol
Explains His Kansas Speech Address by Walter Fisher at Hotelinaon
Walter Fisher secretary of the interior described his Kansas speech on progressives after a 160 mile Alaska inspection trip. He denied any disagreement with Senator Bristow and criticized two classes of spurious archives. He said the true move would occur when the President acted, and he aimed to keep down opposition while Bristow noted his presence and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chepgo
Walter Fisher
Alaska
Hotelinaonan
Bristow
Senator Sees Honest Differences Shape Progress
A senator remarks that conceding honest differences of opinion with progressives may foster real progress. He stresses mutual recognition of sincere views and suggests unity in the middle, bringing diverse voices toward common ground.
Powder safety claim following Liberte incident
The piece argues that American powder is safe and a Liberte magazine explosion could not be caused by spontaneous ignition. Navy ordnance experts say American smokeless powder resists spontaneous ignition and is under constant inspection. Any harmful change prompts orders to return to Indian Head powder factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relluc
Gove
Indian Head
Congress must fund ship yard upgrades before building battleships
Secretary Meyer backs no private ship contracts unless Congress spends at least 200000 dollars to prepare a yard for keel blocks cranes and foundations. He says navy yards will build ships only if policy changes or private builders accept full work. Progress at dry dock WO 4 in New York continues despite doubts, with enlargement to 700 feet aiming for completion next January after six firms bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yards
New York
Navy Department
Meyer
Navy Yard
Congress
New York Navy Yard
Helm Goes to Charleston Naval Yard Commandant Assignment
James Lo Helm, recently relieved from command of the New Orleans naval station, is reassigned as commandant of the Charleston naval yard. Rear Admiral Charles Fox and Rear Admiral Lucien Young receive new postings, with Pensacola's yard turning over to a caretaker and Key West awaiting command. Edward Hayden moves to the naval home in Philadelphia. two junior officers join the construction corps, Ensign Ralph Weyerbacher and Ensign Thomas Rishey, for post graduate technical study.
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James Lo Helm
New Orleans
Navy Yard
Charleston
Charles
Fox
Lucien Young
Pensacola
Construction Corps of
The
Navy
Ralph T. Weyerbacher
Indiana
Thomas T Rishey
Virginia
Vermont
Technical Scbnols
Sailor Whitton Naturalized in Norfolk Court
Arthur Merawn Whitton, a Manila Bay veteran who cut Spanish cables to aid Admiral Dewey, was among several aliens granted full naturalization papers in the United States District Court at Norfolk. Whitton, long a master in the naval collier service since 1898, is described as an Australian-born seaman now naturalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Arthur Merawn Whitton
Manila Bay
Admiral Deweys Feet
United Breton' District Court
Whitton
Natal
Manila
Monaves
Army Orders Details transfers and duty assignments for officers
First Lieut Charles T King medical corps assigned as surgeon of the transport Sherman with station in San Francisco. Several officers shift from one infantry unit to another, report to posts like Fort Snelling and Newport, and duties aboard naval hospitals. Resignations noted for Wood Smith and others effective October 1, 1911.
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Charles T King
Sherman
San Francisco
Army Transport Service
Percy
Clifford Tlfovori
Nineteenth Infantry
H Baird
Eighteenth Infantry
Kineteenth
Lorenzo D Gasser
Fort Snelling Nunn
Cormander PW
Hannibal
Commie
Navy Vert Beaton
Indiana
Massachusetts
Naval
Naval Hospital
Fort Royal
Noble
Navy Yard
Philiadelphia Pa
Uty
Anetonaul
Diakeb
South Dakota
Paset
Holeman
Mary
Staton Indianapelle
Rauson
Flhla
Passel
Smith
Inquiries Extend to Rebates and ICC Activity
Chairman Stanley leads House investigators to widen the probe of the Interstate Commerce Commission and antitrust matter involving United States Steel and Standard Oil. He predicts new ICC action, cites rebates by Standard Oil and International Harvester, and notes railroad practices and private car controls. Lehman returns from New York as Wickersham plans dissolution moves for American Tobacco Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stankey
Harvester Combine
Interstate Commerce
House
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley
Kentucky
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Lam
Interstate Commission
Standard Oil ‘Company
International Harvester Company
United States
Frederick W Lehman
Washington
New York
Genpers Wickersham
American Tobacco Company
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Attorney General
Department
Flour Rate Extension Amid Railroad Pressure
Minneapolis reports that Western railroads withdrew the proposed October 1 flour rate cut from 23 1/2 cents to 21 1/2 cents per hundred pounds for Minneapolis to New York and Eastern transfers. The Interstate Commerce Commission could offer no reason to block withdrawal, and the 23 cent rate remains. A secret conference involving W P Kenney, John Baird, and NAY Pearce led to backing down to avoid a rate war.
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Eastern
Western Trunk Lines
Minneapolis
St Paul
Minnesota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minn
Washington
Western Railroads
Eastern Trunk
Ines
Lake Ant Rail
New York
W P Kenney
Great Northern
John Baird
Northern Pacific
Nay Pearce
Omaha Road
Arosemena Asked to Quit Reelection Bid
Panama's national assembly declares that President Arosemena must resume office six months before elections if he intends to run again. The body asserts the constitutional rule requires the president to serve the final six months before the poll. Arosemena had previously secured a six month vacation prior to election day.
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Panama
National
Arosemena
Ubn
Destroyers Exceed Contract Speed In Severe Test
Newport R I Sept In a smoke test torpedo destroyer Ammen under Lieut J E K Tauesig ran four hours at full speed with smoke visible eleven minutes The destroyers Trippe and Walke also showed smoke for longer periods All three ships exceeded the two hour full speed contract speed despite a 46 mile gale and rough seas The Trippe made 312 10 knots Ammen 9068 10 knots and Walke 79410 knots The Trippe was commanded by Lieut Frank Berrian and the Walke by Lieut Charles T Train
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Newport
R 1
Ammen
J EK Tauesig
Trippe
Walke
Frank Berrian
Charles T Train
Smuggling On Decrease Seen After Homecoming
Acting Secretary Curtis reports a notable drop in smuggling during the homecoming period. Treasury statistics to be released credit tighter port enforcement, stricter law application, and New York judges imposing jail terms on smugglers.
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Aseunion
Mrs McCormick in Crash Near Lafayette Square
Mrs Medill McCormick wife of a Chicago publisher narrowly escaped serious injury when a touring car collided with the electric runabout she drove near Lafayette square. The touring car fled after the crash, and Mrs McCormick, unhurt, went home to 1155 Seventeenth Street NW. She is known as a social leader and Ruth Hanna before marriage.
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Medill McCormick
McCormick
Lafayette Square
Slateenth
Ruth Hanna
Senator Hanna
Nicholas Longworth
Duty of Tariff Board Functions Are to Disclose
Henry C. Emery, chair of the tariff board, told the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers that the board should disclose facts and not propose or dispose policy. Em ery outlined how investigations assess proper duties to balance foreign competition and domestic production, detailing cost methods and the path from manufacturer to consumer. President Taft was praised for vetoes, and the association urged that tariff changes await full information and congressional consideration.
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National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Bony
Washington Post - Manchester
Henry C. Emery
Tariff Board
Emery
Congress
Sec
Taft
Bank Official Arrested in Meriden Over $10,000 Shortage
George M Lucas teller of the First National Bank and treasurer of City Savings Bank was arrested in Meriden Connecticut on a charge of stealing up to $10,000. Charles L Rackwell, president of City Savings Bank, said the loss is fully covered by Lucas bon. Lucas, with 30 years at the bank, is married and serves on the school board and at the Methodist church.
Parole Review of Federal Prisoners Moves to Washington
The Federal parole board, chaired by J L Laden, moves to finalize parole considerations for prisoners including John R Walsh. Laden departed for Atlanta and then Washington, expected to deliver the board's report to the Attorney General for final action. He aims to reach Washington by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Walsh
Chicago
Federal Board of Parole
R Laden
Allanta Ga
Washington, DC
Ladaw
Washington
German Meet Plans Four Hundred Delegates to Attend
The United German Societies and German-American Alliance schedule a Washington convention October 6 to 9 with about 400 delegates from across the nation, representing around two million German voters. Key leaders from New York, St Louis, and New Jersey will speak, with sessions at the New Willard Hotel and a grand Kommern social to follow at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United German Societies
German-American Alliance
New Willard Hotel
Washington
Germania Maennerchor
United States
C J Hexamer
New York City
Bart
Mount Vernon
Simon Wolf
Ernest C Stahl
Trenton
Artor Society
Gen Washington
Baron von Steuben
National Rifley Armor
White House
New Wild
Washington Saengerbund
Columbia Turnverein
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
New Willard
Ex-Shah's Brother Routed In Persian Campaign
Telegrams from Teheran report a major battle near Nobaran 50 miles from Teheran as Salar-ed-Dowleh the shah's brother suffers heavy losses 400 killed 200 captured with seven large guns. He retreats toward Hamadan while government forces pursue. In another clash near Savah 4000 rebels fail after 2.5 hours. 500 killed 100 prisoners and arms seized, while government losses are small.
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St Petersburg
Teheran
Nobaran
Salar-ed-Dowleh
Hamadan
Savah
Girl shot in head by brother survives with eye twitch
Miles City Montana September 29 A child, Oliver Barnes of Jordan, is recovering after a bullet passed through her brain two weeks ago. The accident occurred while she and her nine year old brother played. The boy hid the body but parents learned the truth on questioning. The girl retains activity but now has involuntary eye-twitching due to optic nerve impairment.
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Miles City
Mont
Oliver Barnes
Jordan
Four Midshipmen Accused At Annapolis
Special to The Washington Post reports four midshipmen face charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct at the Naval Academy. The incident in Bancroft Hall drew a master-at-arms, and one midshipman was dismissed for intoxication during the summer cruise. Superintendent Gibbons is expected to take strict action in similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Bancroft Hall
Bupt Gibbons
Reyes Feared for His Life Flight to Vera Cruz and New York
Mexico City reports Gen Bernardo Reyes fled by sea after alleging a Maderista plot to kidnap or murder him. Despite claims of danger, observers call the exit an exaggerated fear while speculation persists about his possible secret opposition to President Francisco Madero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Bernardo Reyes
Francisco Madero
Vera Cruz
Hevane
New York
Litle
Reyes
Madero
Mosquito Threat Sparks Honolulu Fumes Protest
Honolulu fears a Central American mosquito may carry malaria and yellow fever as protests cable to Washington oppose orders exempting steamers sailing from Central American ports from fumigation before reaching Honolulu. Merchants and civil groups warn the risk could undo years of public health progress.
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Honolulu
Washington
Ordera
Hawaiian Islands
The
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Schurman Defends Colleges At Cornell Address
Ithaca September 29 President J G Schurman defended colleges in his annual address at Carnnell University replying to Rob Crane of Chicago who cited alleged widespread intemperance at large American colleges. He said Crane’s claims are lies and an outrage and affirmed Cornell students are well behaved.
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Ithaca
Xiii
Carnnell University
J G Schur- Man
Rob Crane
Chicago
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Schurman
Cornell
Crane
the Republic
Cornell Fm
Silent in land deal doubt a railroad scheme
Farmers in Montgomery county Md report options on multiple farms from Bethesda to Great Falls with prices averaging over 200 per acre. They cite the land’s wide width as implying a railroad right of way, while outside capital and Washington real estate men refuse to confirm plans, sparking countywide speculation and concern.
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Bethesda
Great Falls
Montgomery County
Washington
EE L Tellett
Amos W Magruder
Hampton Jones
John slcDonald
J Wiliam
Benjamin F Hamiiton
Charles Ford
Cynthia Stern
George G Bradley
Charles A Case and Brothers
Sarah A
Margaret W Harrison
Laura R Carroll
William T Lynch
Fritz Herzog
B Lewis
Jeremiah Harrington
Huffman Farm
William W. Anderson
Bethesda Post Office
Montgomery ‘Tonnty
Alfred Dickens to Lecture on Lecturing Tour in Boston
Alfred Dickens son of Charles Dickens and godson of Alfred Tennyson arrived in Boston aboard the Cymric from Liverpool. He follows his father in lecturing, bearing a simple, unassuming manner. Dickens has spent most of his life in Australia, going there at age 20.
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Boston
Charles Dickens
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson Dickens
Liverpool
Dickens
America
Alfred Dickens
Australia
Pianist’s manager killed by stray bullet in Rimouski
Dudley Causton, manager for pianist Mark Hambourg, was shot dead in Rimouski Quebec while a political demonstration occurred. He and Mr and Mrs Hambourg were aboard the Empress of Britain and had boarded to catch a train east. A revolver fired during the event caused the fatal wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dudley Causton
Mark Hambourg
Rimouski
Causton
Hambourg
East
Kidnapping case arrests man linked to Vin Cenzo Sebello
New York report states eight year old Vin cenzo Sebello, found in Brooklyn after nearly two months in captivity for a $10,000 ransom, identified Pietro Pallossolo as his captor at police headquarters. Pallossolo was arrested on the East Side last night and held on $32,500 bail.
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New York
Vincenzo Sebello
Brooklyn
Pietro Pallossolo
East Side
Pallossolo
Hotels Directory of Notables Across Cities
List of guests and residents at hotels in multiple cities including Bostow Austin Raleigh and St James Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Kentucky Maryland New Jersey Ohio and Virginia with numerous names and affiliations among visitors and residents. The entry compiles a cross city roster of individuals and families staying at Willard Raleigh St James and other hotels with affiliations to business society and society pages.
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Bostow
Roe Potter Willard
Austin
Raleigh
Frase
St James
Chicago
Obrien
Mane Willand
Alford
Dinsmare
Thomas A Harning Jr
Charles E Powers
Vanderkloot Raldeh
M Orburte
Jamien
New York City
Forbes Liddet
A Abrams
Shoreham
Edward Flaron
Raward Fitzaimmons
Anderson
Jo F Bullivan
Hoffmann
Rocalié
Hlohgoot
George E Litcomb Wilard
Walt
Frank Spier
Skan
H S Stoll
F Grisher
Martin Stern
William T McLain
J A
Wilson
Philadelphia
DeWltt Holt
G E Tewrence
Bt James Pittsburgh
McKinney
We Kinney
Willard James
Cooke Raleigh
California
Hamilon
Bryan San
Willard
Lord Bong Beach
Kentucky
Adame
Jessie ‘Adams Loulaville Willard
Maryland
Weod
Annapolis
Young
Baltimore Ebbitt
Henry Annapolie
J E Smith
Baltimore St Jamon New York
M B Smith
Syracuse
Ernest Stevens
Lewis
Epbitt
James
Slater
Cleveland
Chase
Troy
Allen
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Mr. Taft
Cummins Green President
Taftgard
Taft Satan
Canada
Taftsin
Pertaon
Kansas
Sccretary
Fisher
Expiomon
Helm
Admiral Fox
Dewey
Salor
ARMY
Mairent
Fotane Mars
Korfolk
Helena
Hankow
Salled
Whealing
Guantanamo
Morgen City
la Viketarg
San Joga del Bar
Corinto
Annapelis
Mare Island
Ditte Burrows Drayton McCall Paulding Parkine Fterett Terry
Warrington
Tram Hampon Roads
Watdh Noy
Assembly
M’cormick
Society
Aute
Duty OF Tariff Board
Connecticut
Walsh
Pardon Board
Matter
Child
Cagt
L Stemen
Chile
Tattus Baretets
Irma Lurth
Berlin
Germany
R FE Stooks
Paris
Trapce
Quen Kal
Hongkong
Chine
William Wind
Rer
Manchester
Haglund
Newbnid OG Jones
Toromte
Calvert
Italy
Henry Heath
Calvert de Luxe
Calvert Prenmer
Calvert Westery
Calvert Co
Johnny. Jones
Tit Folies Bergere CO
Folles Bergere
Monae
Rome
R OH Rirnside
Ramont
Toi
P.M
Detroit
Majestic JQ
Pras
Orphas
Saarmeek
Henry W. Sayan
Leo Dietrichstein
Dramatis
Jon Weber
George V
Hobart
Alma
Bernard Daly
Bde
Amelia Bigham & CO
Eanene
Great Pla
Cua
Stuart Barnes
Roberty
Williame & Warner
Armstrong & Clark
Martha & Ollie
Courtleigh
Geo
Ant
Sree
EITE
Hardeen
King OF Osern
Blundal
Flati Rts
Ldspol 2
Woresroft
Pegerse Seesin
Lyceum Theater
Kentucky Belles
Sam Rice Carrhiill
Belasco
Helles of the Boulevard
Sole
D. C
Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinets Knock Furniture Co
7Th St. WN
Andrews
Carolina
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
John F. Ellis & Co
Pa. Ave
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Keeley Institute
Nort Capita Street
Washington DC
District of
Colmbia
Masland
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