Roosevelt letter on southern federal appointments defends policies
President Roosevelt replies to Clark Howell defending his southern appointments as fair and non sectarian. He argues selection rests on character and ability, notes reappointments of McKinley appointees, and cites Georgia South Carolina examples while urging readers to judge by deeds, not phrases.
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Atlanta
Roosevelt
The
Constitution
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Macon
Edwards
South
White House
Washington
Clark Howell
Howell
North
State
Georgia
McKinley
Athens
South Carolina
Charleston
Savannah
Thomas Nelson Page
Kine
Basil Duke
Kentucky
George Crawford
Tennessee
John McIlheny
Louisiana
Judge Jones
Alabama
Edgars. Wilson
Mississippi
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Alfred Knapp Confesses to Five Murders in Detail
Alfred Knapp of Indianapolis appeared before Mayor Bosch and swore a confession listing five murders. The incidents span Cincinnati and Indianapolis from 1894 to 1902, including Ida Gebhard and Jennie Connors Knapp. Authorities seek Hannah Goddard Knapp’s body to pave a Cincinnati indictment.
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Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Indianapolis
Ida Gebhard
Knapp
Bosch
Emma ‘Littleman
Gest Street
Cincinnati
May Eckert
Walnut Street
Jennie Connors Knapp
Liberty Street
Annie Knapp
South Fourth Street
Lindenwald
Butler Loses Seat in House Ruling and Wagoner Seated
In a dramatic House action, James J. Butler of Missouri was seated by the chamber while George C. R. Wagoner took Butler’s seat. Democrats pledged to filibuster from now until March 4, challenging this move as controversial and politically charged.
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Washington
Hall of Representatives
James J. Butler
Missouri
House
George C. R. Wagoner
Helen Gould
International Council of Women For Christian and Patriotic Service
Reed Smoot
Senate
Fire gutts half of Cincinnati business square
A major blaze in Cincinnati on February 2 destroyed more than half of the block bounded by Vine Fourth Walnut and Third streets. The north side, except for the Carlisle building, lies in ruins with the American Book Company Woodrow printing Zambriel box factory and other sites burned. Loss estimated between 1.5 and 2 million dollars among four large offices and more, while publisher Dr. Thomas Hart suffered 3000 dollars in irreplaceable plates and records.
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Cincinnati
Vine
Fourth
Walnut
Third Streets
Baker Alley
Carlisle
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
American Book Company
Woodrow * Printing Works
Zambriel Box Factory
Thomas P. Hart
The
Catholic
Farm Hands Unite In Secret Illinois Union
The Illinois Amalgamated Farm Hands union, described as a startling development, forms counter organizations across the state after secret discovery by Frederick W. Job. The group plans to press for wage increases, targeting year round workers at 35 dollars monthly with board, and 20 dollars for typical farm labor.
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Chicago
Iwlinois Amalgamated Farm Hands
Frederick W. Job
Chicago Employers’ Association
Job
Illinois
Pope Leo III Discusses Imminent Death in Vatican Audience
Pope Leo spoke to 42 cardinals at the Vatican on Sunday despite medical protests. The aged pontiff, in feeble health, told the cardinals he believed God was near calling him and acknowledged his approaching death.
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Rome
Leo
Vatican
Congress Ends Work as Fifty-seventh Session Closes
Congress nears final adjournment with pending appropriation bills. Major actions include creation of the Commerce and Labor Department led by George B. Cortelyou, the Elkins anti rebate law, enhanced enforcement powers for the attorney general, and the Littlefield anti trust bill. Also enacted are a general staff for the army, a militia law, naval buildup, Philippine measures, tariff changes, river and harbor funding, and a broad public building program.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou
House
Littlefield
Senate
United States Army
United States
Ohio
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Cuba
District of Columbia
Agriculture
Military Academy
Post Office
Abandonment Demand for Illinois and Michigan Canal
Senator Rainey calls for abolition of the Illinois and Michigan canal after 20 years of deficit totaling 554668 dollars. The 1901 receipts were 8120 with expenses 111002, labeled a cloak for theft and a menace to public health.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Rainey
Peruna Praised By Ottawa Woman For Lung Cold Recovery
A Miss Florence E Kenah of Ottawa Ontario describes lasting lung troubles from a severe cold. After trying Peruna she recovers in three weeks and urges others to use it to stave off catarrh from winter conditions. A Crown Point Indiana society woman Miss Rose Gerbing reports rapid relief after taking Peruna for a bad cold that settled on her lungs. She recommends multiple bottles and offers to share with those unable to pay. Dr Hartman invites others to request free medical guidance.
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Florence E. Kenah
Maria Street
Ottawa
Ont
Rose Gerbing
Crown Point
Ind
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Beauty Cure Promise From a Mirror Ad
A lavish sales pitch urges readers to buy a beauty cure claiming to erase pimples blackheads sallow skin and dull eyes. The copy promises rapid skin improvement and links it to relief from constipation liver troubles indigestion and dyspepsia with a persuasive tone typical of sensational period ads.
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Indianola
Maj. Hanson
Walter Johnson
Harry
Stillwell Edwards
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Hannah Goddard
Butler
Ita
Farm Hands Unite
Peruena
Peruna
F. B. Kenah
Florence Kenah
Dr.Caldwell
Mary O. Hahn
Michigan Ave
Chic
Lll
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Fil
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Company
W.B. Bevill
Paul Scherer
Roanoke
W. L. Douglas
Anies
Seliio
Rena
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoes
W. L. Doucilas
Heyl
Corona Colt
Trail
Brockton, Mass
Salzer
America
Wis
Anakesis
Welief
Pol
Tribe Une
Miles
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