History Notes And Politics In The June 2 Issue
The issue recalls 1773 John Randolph and 1816 John Godfrey Saxe, cites 1902 peace terms for South Africa, and lists astronomical events. It discusses Parisian tailors, Denver conventioneers, and liquor bans at auditoriums. It analyzes Taft Grant remarks and the Wright nomination as a strategic Republican move with Philippines and Japan service noted.
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John Randolph
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John Godfrey Saxe
England
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Taft
Wright
Wrights
Manila
Tokyo
Philippines
Japan
Senator Rayner To Bring Colonel Stewart Case To Civil Court
The Providence Journal notes Senator Rayner threatens to take the marooned Coast Artillery Colonel Stewart case to civilian court. Military courts lack speed, risking retirement before a decision. the move would shift proceedings to nonmilitary jurisdiction.
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Shakespeare
Natonal Daily
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Stewart
Coast Artillery
Rovidence Journal
Mauretania Sets Transatlantic Record Despite Propeller Loss
The Cunard liner Mauretania shattered the New York to Queenstown record, reaching port in 4 days 20 hours 15 minutes at 24.86 knots. Despite one propeller out of action, she beat Lusitania’s time by seven minutes, logging 2800 knots in a single day and passing Daunt Rock at 4 25 am on May 28.
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Queenstown
Mauretania
Daunt’s Rock
Pritchard
Sandy Hook
Lusitania
Shi
Liverpool
Maritime Sharps
Rumors Stir As Campaigns Fold Into Uncertain Odds
A mash of overheard talk cites Cannon, reform factions, and Wall Street shifts as observers weigh the presidential race. Report snippets mention Democratic plans, prohibition debates, and looming conventions. References to Roosevelt, Taft era tensions, and regional commentaries reflect a volatile political moment with no clear winner.
Lusitania Sets Eastbound Record and Texas Extradition Update
The Lusitania broke the New York to Queenstown record by 2 hours 43 minutes, completing 2992 miles in 5 days 4 hours 30 minutes. Separately, the US Supreme Court affirmed H Clas Pierce’s extradition to Texas in a perjury case tied to Waters-Pierce. The Methodist Episcopal church abolishes the title presiding Elder, replacing it with district superintendent.
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Baltimore
General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
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