Pennsylvania Railroad graft cases dominate national news
Philadelphia reports that Jos Buyer, a Pennsylvania Railroad clerk, was dismissed after testifying about hefty sums from coal operators and gifts. Joseph Aiken disclosed cash gifts and stock purchases, while Tyler Texas court rulings mandate keeping Cotton Belt offices in Tyler. A Missouri boy deserted on the Katy Flyer is found to have unclear roots in New York and Mexico.
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Philadelphia
Jos
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Cassatt
Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Joseph K. Aiken
Monongahela
Joseph Boyer
Tyler
Texas
Austin
State Supreme Court
City of
Cotton Belt Railroad
Boonville
San Antonio
William Farr
New York
Lizzie
Torreon
Mexico
Packers on Trial for Taking Rebates From Rail Line
In Kansas City Missouri on June 7 indictments against Armour Swift Cudahy and the Nelson Morris packing companies for accepting rebates from the Burlington Railroad on Missouri river shipments resumed in U S district court. Judge Van Valkenburg noted the statement would be read to the jury and law instructions given. Arguments were to proceed with no witnesses and a possible jury verdict expected that day.
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Kansas City
Armour, Swift, Cudahy
Nelson-Morris
Burlington Railroad Company
Missouri River
United States District Court
van Valkenburg
Santa Fe
Belen
San Francisco
New Mexico
Horis
Lantey-Sharp Construction Company
Itwell
Missouri
Mail Service In Albuquerque And Las Vegas Expanded
An official letter to Postmaster Hopkins announces that Albuquerque and Las Vegas will receive mail from Denver three times daily, previously twice. The westbound flyer will also carry pouches from Denver, enabling earlier delivery, with trains 602 and 603 linking via A T & S. Fi! Madrid. Premier Moret presented King Alfonso XIII with the cabinet’s resignation.
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Albuquerque
Las Vegas
Denver
Hopkins
F. A. Putney
la Juvia
Eulet
New Mexico
Cola
N. M
Burton Guilty Senator From Kansas Is Sentenced
Special Correspondence from Abilene Kansas notes Joseph R Burton senator from Kansas has been found guilty of violating a federal statute. He faces a $2500 fine and six months in prison with an incapacitation from holding office. The article chronicles his rise from Indiana born 1852 to Abilene leader and famed orator, his 1901 fatal succession bid, the post office case, and lengthy appeals through 1906.
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Abilene
Kan
Joseph Ralph Burton
Kansas
Burton
Indiana
Ian Indian
Senate
Jim Lane
St. Louis
Positice Department
Seuator Burton
United States
Ofice Department
Hls
Western Union
Barton
Senator Barton
Tee
Senator Burton
Federal Grand Jury
Government Department
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Adams
Brewer
United States Supreme Rt
United States Supreme Court
Oui
Consul Ozman Reports on German Trade
Washington dispatch cites Consul Ozman of Stuttgart on German trade with the United States. Boots and shoes win favor for style while German firms import American shoe machinery and foremen but lack elite American design. American leather exports rise, and Ozman warns against flimsy machinery as bicycle era lessons recur for automobil e market competition.
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Washington, D. C
T—Conmul Ozman
Stuttgan
Germany
United States
Ozman
Centenary Celebration of Delaware Masons in Warmington
Prominent Masons from across the county assemble in Warmington Delaware for the one hundredth anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. The event features centennial ode by Past Master Howell Jand and addresses by U S Senator Jolficer of Iowa City Solicitor John J Kinney and Grand Master Handy.
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Warmington
Del
Hamye
Grand Lodge of
Delaware
Opera House
Maonle Temple
Howell
Wilmington
United States
Jolficer
Iowa
John J. Kinney
Philadelphia
Handy
Indiana Bryan endorsees Bryan for presidency at state convention
At Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis the Indiana Democratic state convention adopted a platform endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the presidency. Benjamin F. Shively was named chairman as the event, viewed as prearranged, proceeded with little excitement. The convention carried 171 delegates and 66 votes to nominate a ticket, with plans largely settled in advance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Idiana
Tomlinson Hall
William Jennings Bryan
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Sta
Bryan
Democrats of Indians
Adopid & Platform
Wm. J. Bryan
Ucket
Spreme Court
Roosevel
Shively
Coshmman
Vention
Thie
W. Bryan
Theodore I Roosevelt
Hoosevelt
Bryn
Jastro Leaves for Deming After Bakersfield Visit
Col H A Jastro of Bakersfield Calif leaves for his cattle ranch HQ at Deming after a stay in the city. Promoters of a proposed car line into the Highlands discuss plans with Albuquerque Traction. Kansas City talks on a coal wage dispute continue with a likely July 11 announcement.
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H. A. Jastro
City
Bakersfield
Cal
Deming
California
Jestro
Sellers
Jastra
Albuquerque Traction Company
Highlands
Nation in an angry mood with man sparks senate talks
Special to Evening Citizen from Washington reports a tense Senate scene over the statehood bill with Foraker Hopkins and Dillingham trading views. House leaders plan a special committee to review codification while debates continue on meat inspection and sundry civil matters. A cloudburst near Hooversville floods Stony Creek. Goessel tornado injuries and destruction affect eighty people. Quakes shake Manila with Samar believed hardest hit.
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Washington, D. C
Andrews
Foraker
Dillingham
Senate
Hopkins
Sus
Ohio
HOUSE
United States
Statutory Revision Commission
Congress
House Committee On Agriculture
Neill- Reynolds
Thomas E. Wilson
Nelson Se Atines
Chicago
Beveridge
Wilson
St Petersburg celebrates birthday of Empress
St Petersburg marks the empress birthday with city decorations and a household and cabinet greeting. A troop review and rifle salute occur, but no popular demonstration was held.
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ST. Petersburg
Jane
Czarina
Yachts to race around Montauk Point in New York season opener
The New York Yacht Club opens its season with a one design thirty foot sloop race off Station No 10 Glen Cove this afternoon. Ten to twelve boats are expected to compete for the Model Committees prize in the event held near Montauk Point.
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Montauk Point
New York
New York Yacht Club
Glen Cove
New York Yacht Club Holds Its First Race
Seven yachts from New Rochelle Yacht Club sail from New Rochelle for the Brooklyn Yacht Club Woe Cup race. The course runs to Montauk Point and back to finish off Bensonhurst with special prizes for top three. The event draws interest for its demanding sea conditions and need for seamanship.
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NEW York Yacht Club
Roche
Gupe
New Rochelle
Chip
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Montauk Point
Noms Bad Bad Mahtabip
Thie
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Burton's
Grand Lodge
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District of Columbia
St. John's Commandery
Kalehte Templar
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Turner Hall
Joseph Q. Cannon
National House of Representatives
New York City
Carpenters
John Mitchell
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Board of Governors
Building Trades Employes’ Association
Brooklyn
Justice Gayner
Col. Jastro
Jules Verne
United Mine Workers of Ame
Jastrowald
Gold Avenue
Miewourh
Mitchell
Jastro
Colsmlig
Uri
Maere
Operatora
Obig
Defferson
Kolngehead
Tte
Ortern
Jasro
Con
Railroad Avenue
Second Street
New York Avenue
Twelfth Street
Villa
Traction Company
South Second Street
Old Town
Frank Storte
Surety Investment Company
Traction Land & Improve Ent Company
Emmy Novi
Nho
Actusa Me
University Heights Company
Wil
Whld Twoompanien
St. Louie
Senator Hopkins
Creek
Manila
Vauly
Johnstown
Hooversville
Here
Stony Creek
Hillsboro
Goessel
Samar
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