Inland Waterway Fund Proposed At Fifty Million Annually
Senator Newlands urged a permanent inland waterway fund of 50 million dollars yearly to develop waterways and connect rivers via Great Lakes canals and coastal links. He called for an inland waterways commission, equitable apportionment, and nationwide work beginning immediately, with expected annual spending rising to 50 million for five years and 500 million over ten years.
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Washington
Newlands
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Inland Waterways Commission
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Beveridge
United States
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Gulf Coast
Unites States
Cortelyou Denies Using Office to Aid Presidential Candidacy
Secretary Cortelyou sharply denies any use of his office or friends to influence presidential support and says he has not been a candidate for any office. He pledges frankness if he ever seeks office and urges the public to judge rumors without partial claims.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Treasury Department
Senate debates inland waterways and militia funding
Washington notes the senate's focus on inland waterway improvements and militia funding extensions. Senator Newlands urged a commission for inland waterway development while Dirks and Culberson activities prompted further remarks and adjournment. Nomination confirmations followed, listing several federal attorney and judicial posts.
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Culberson
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Ol Watesien
Amet
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Pennerts
California
Frank & Dletried
Litano
Cletetet
Dale Roswell P. Ishoap
Mishigue
BATTLESHIP FLEET STEAMING SOUTH
Battleship fleet anchors south as Georgia leads a squadron near Beaufort South at night obeisant to wireless station alerts. The message notes rough seas and delayed signal, reflecting wartime operations and weather constraints. Portland reports death of Col William Crooks, 76, longtime Harriman Lines executive in the Pacific Northwest context.
Haywood to Testify for Defense in Labor War Trial
Haywood will testify for the defense as Judge Wood rules against admission of testimony about Colorado labor strife. The trial involves union activity linked to the Western Federation and the mining war. The defense aims to present Haywood as a key witness while issues of evidence and conspiracy claims are debated.
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Morning Journal
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Boise
Daha
Atlanta
Marty
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Wir Creek
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Maywood
Ob Turd
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Pettibone
Wood
Haywood
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Hay Wood
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Donyer
National Civic Federation Chooses Seth Low President
Seth Low, former Columbia University president, elected president of the National Civic Federation, succeeding August Belmont who retires due to business pressures. The group calls for currency reform to increase elasticity, with Taft heading the new public employes welfare committee and Victor Morawitz leading the finance committee.
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New York
Seth Low
Columbia University
National Civic Federation
August Belmont
Victor Morawitz
Atchison, Toreka and Santa Fe Railway
Power Cut of Boldfield 15 Plunged in Darkness
Interruption of electric wires halted all operations at Boldfield 15 Nevada camp amid strike tensions. No injuries reported as crews assess and restore power.
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Boldfield 15
Nevada
Ad journed annual meeting subject to court ruling
The Kinots Central stockholders may decide tomorrow whether to proceed or adjourn the annual meeting at noon after today’s failure of Oppoline attorneys to agree. Judge Ball will hear the injunction and election date timing. Mr Farrar’s argument continues in the morning session.
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Dew
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Oppoline
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
North Attleboro Fire Aftermath and Bank Losses
A fire destroyed the Ailiam- Vi totel causing an insured loss of 75,000 dollars in North Attleboro Massachusetts. Frederick F Csurgent, president of Jewelers National Bank, prominent in the town’s business, is among those named in connection with the incident.
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Laos
North Attleboro
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The
Jewelers National Bank
Thie Town
Meg Duhiness
Pines
North Atthford
Pyoyte Denen
Bik Apartments
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Prospect of Baseball War in Chicago
The Chicago Herald will report that J Callahan, former manager of the Local American League club, has accepted a proposition from the American league to form a club using aviation for organization. The St. Paul club is said to be transferred in that plan.
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Theehuayit- Herald
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New York Society Woman Loses Jewels in Stolen Package
A New York society woman reported a package of jewelry stolen Saturday night from United States Express. The gems valued at $62,000 were routed for Alfred H. Smith Company travelers stopping in Washington. The theft occurred between the Express office on Thirty Nineth Street and Communmaw, New Jersey.
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United States Express Company
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New York Society
Washington
Es- Preen Company
Thirty Nineth Street
Communmaw
New Jersey
Power Wires Fail Hit Goldfield Nevada in Break
Federal commissioners spent a busy day probing conditions after Nevada California Power Company lines went down at 5 p m leaving Goldfield without lights. Rumors said Palmetto near 25 miles away cut the wires while guards patrolled mills and shafts. General Funston and Governor Sparks remained in Goldfield as talks continued on possible troop patrols and repair efforts aimed to restart operations for the 180 workers already on site with hopes of 200 more if power is restored.
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Inyo County
Cal
Roosevelt
Goldfield Mine Owners’ Association
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Reno
Goldfeld
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Delog
Inge County
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Hae
Funstoh
Nies
Sixty One Dead in Mine Horror
Morning Journal reports a deadly mine disaster with 61 confirmed deaths as rescue teams search for remaining workers. The event unfolds amid dangerous conditions, prompting urgent calls for safety and full casualty verification.
Hughes Not Seeking Honor but Endorsement for Presidency
Albany dispatch reports Governor Hughes does not seek honor yet does not object to New York Republicans endorsing his name for the national presidential nomination. Correspondence with Senator Saxe shows Saxe intends to offer a resolution urging voters state wide to support Hughes. Hughes replies he will not influence delegates and will maintain his neutral stance as party leaders decide. The county committee, led by Herbert Parsons, plans to meet Thursday to consider the resolution.
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Herbert Parsons
Saxe
Omaha Mayor explains Roosevelt interview in Washington
Omaha Mayor James Dahlman spoke with the Associated Press about his Washington meeting with President Roosevelt during the National Democratic Committee gathering. He emphasized no misunderstanding with the president and that Roosevelt conveyed a clear western message, while noting no agreement on every point.
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Washington
National Democratic Committee
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Monserult
Futile Attempt to Hold Up Fast Train at Spokane
A band of five men attempted to halt a westbound Northern Pacific passenger train near Trent, Spokane. The crew refused to stop. Harry Draper and others raced to a special train, authorities pursued by bloodhounds for five miles, and five dynamite bombs with fuses and tools were recovered under a bridge. One suspect, D. B. Murphy, was captured. another is believed wounded.
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Butte Labor Turmoil Over Anti Boycott Reignited
In Butte Montana mobs deported six non union Bell Telephone workers and warned others not to return under death threats. A federal injunction against boycott activity is debated as unions denounce it. Separately in Washington the District of Columbia equity court enjoins the American Federation of Labor from listing Buck Stove and Range in unfair patrons.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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International Carriage and Wagon Workers
Gompers Declines Comment on Court Action Against AFL
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor in New York declined to comment on the court granting a temporary injunction against the Federation on Buck Stone and Range Co motion. He said he would consult associates before deciding on further action.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stone and Range Company
Harriman Plans Million Dollar Steel Car Purchase
A local paper reports the Harriman lines will spend millions next year for new steel cars to boost lumber traffic. The proposed double capacity cars would serve the Northwest lumber trade, aiming to lift the railroad's share, though confirmation was unavailable at Union Pacific offices.
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Clovis Town Grows as Santa Fe to Build Shops
Clovis New Mexico lands a deal with the Santa Fe railroad to lease eighty acres adjoining the town for large car and machine shops and yard expansion on the Helen cut-off. The town, five months old, has grown to about 1 100 residents and will host a full four point division with workers commuting in and out.
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Report Urges Revision of New York Bank Laws
Gouvernor Nughes era appointed a commission to study bank rules in New York City. The report recommends limiting bank concentration and requiring 25 percent reserves for state and trust banks. It warns against promoters gaining control of multiple banks to push their schemes.
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Gouvernor Nughes
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Duel turns violent in San Jose bribery trial
District Attorney James Dex and defense lawyer A H Jarman clashed in court throwing law books and inkstands. A missile hit spectator Zacharias Tucker fracturing his skull with physicians fearing recovery. Both sides and others were jailed by Judge Welch. Lord Kelvin dies after serious illness leaving no heir.
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Zacharias Tucker
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Alleged Murderer With Black Record
Daniel Mese Jalil, held for killing a police officer in Nebraska, faces formal charges after Lincoln County Attorney Terrell’s report. His youthful criminal history includes assaults on relatives, with a sister once stabbed in the back by a fork, the weapon penetrating the beds.
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