Towne Attacks Republicans in House Debate on Diplomatic Bill
In a packed House chamber Representative Charles A Towne of New York derides the Republican Party and backs Democratic governance. He cites press reports about exposing the president, laments bipartisan deal making on Hepburn law, and frames Roosevelt as bound to party aims. The session features broad Democratic support for Towne while other speakers offer counterpoints.
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Senate of
United States
Rhode Island
Rooseveltt
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Commerce Commission Listens to Complaints of Soft Coal Operators
The inter state commerce commission heard testimony in Philadelphia on discrimination in car distribution in the soft coal field. John Lloyd of Altoona testified that the Columbia Coal company was forced to sell the Alexandria mine due to car shortages. George E. Scott of Puritan and Crescent Coal testified he paid for unused rail cars and received only one car in twenty three days. Michael Trump claimed Berwind White protection was the railroad’s aim. Witnesses noted ties between Cassatt & Co and President Cassatt. Freight officials admitted gifts from coal firms. A process server failed to serve Congressman Huff, who reportedly hid in his house and left town.
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Alexandria
George E. Scott
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American Oil Works
Louis Emery
Bradford
J. W. Lee
Pittsburg
Frank B. Fretter
National Refining Company
Ohio
Emory
Standard
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Evidence on Standard Oil tactics sparks rail line tensions
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings in Cleveland explored Standard Oil methods to curb competition. Testimony cited railroad price coercion, pipeline maneuvers, and a Bradford field dispute as industry rivals faced tactics to drive them out. Separately, a massive Engleville mine fire endangered Las Animas county coal properties and forced work suspensions.
Residence of Louis Hall Destroyed by Fire in Alamogordo
Alamogordo New Mexico May 24 A residence and all contents owned by Louis Hall were burned at 12 last night with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars Insurance totaling 700 dollars was destroyed The family was away and officials suspect incendiary cause including valuable mining records for Mexican property owned by Hall suffered total loss
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Morning Journal
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Senate Passes Denatured Alcohol Relief Bill
Washington May 24 After debate the Senate passed the bill relieving denatured alcohol from the internal revenue tax and then adjourned while the agricultural appropriation bill was under consideration The debate focused on the impact on wood alcohol manufacturers and some members criticized the act as too paternalistic The session also saw passage of related measures including provisions for preservation of many items
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Alcomol Mets
Washington
Senate Today
Wood Alcohol
Aldrich
Trinidad Children on Trial for Murder
In Trinidad on May 24 Arthur Lemerseaux was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after a two day trial. Raymond Robinson and Roy Robinson, aged 10 and 8, were acquitted. Roy’s case was dropped. The事件 involved a rabbit hunt near Hastings with a dog attack and the Italian rancher firing a shot. Arthur faces possible reform school sentencing.
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Arthur Lemerse4ux
Raymond
Roy Robinson
John Parlatiano
Hastings
Arthur Lemerseaux
Raymond Robinson
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Antiquities on Public Lands and Harbor Works Authorized
Public lands antiquities act authorizes piers and wharves construction in Porto Rican harbors under War Department supervision. Plan includes setting up a recorder of deeds office for Osage Indian reservation transfer to Oklahoma authorities.
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Osage Indian Reservation
Oklahoma
Roosevelt Nominates Postmasters in New Mexico
President Roosevelt today announced appointments for New Mexico postmaster positions. Paul A. Walter was named postmaster at Santa Fe. Wencestiag Romero was named postmaster at Las Vegas Hot Springs, replacing Trinidad Martinez. Masarito Reus was appointed at Ba Lade, Galupe County, succeeding B. M. Gallegos.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Roosevelt
Paul A. Walter
Santa Fe
Wencestiag Romero
Las Vegas
Oklahoma Statehood Signals in Senate Push
Senate supporters claim a majority favor attaching Oklahoma statehood to the sundry civil bill as a rider. Foraker cites gains, hinting at joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian territory and a first amendment for Arizona and New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Commissions Paid in Shipping Fees At Issue In Missouri Trial
In Kansas City on May 24 a federal court heard testimony from George H. Crosby and other Burlington officials about thousands of dollars in commissions paid by New York brokers and unknown sources. Witnesses said vouchers vanished and records were incomplete while some firms admitted large anonymous payments. The session highlighted alleged rebates and questioned jurisdiction as the case moves to demurrer arguments. Separately in San Francisco Ernest Denicke was arraigned for manslaughter after a waterfront shooting on Lombard street involving a uniformed U S Army lieutenant and a slain unidentified man.
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George TH. Crosby
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George L. Thomas
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Thomas
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Emery-Bird Thayer Dry Goods Company
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Bt. Lawl
San Francisco
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Standard Gal In Hurry To Leave Ten As
Texas and Louisiana division offices of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company were ordered moved to Brireve port by General Manager Ach ert of St. Louis and managers Ca hoon of Dallas and Trice of Houston. The report was received from Marshall, Texas via Times-Herald dispatch. local assistant manager could not confirm but suggested the move had been anticipated.
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Trice
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One Killed as Snow Blocks Gollapse Building
Pittsburg reports a two story brick structure on Baum Street in the east end collapsed during remodeling for an auto garage. One man died and five others were seriously injured. Victims were carpenters and laborers. Morgan G Simms, the owner, sustained internal injuries. The collapse was caused by heavy trusses overloading the second floor.
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Britain denies Wei-Hai-Wei evacuation talk
Foreign office officials state rumors of Britain evacuating Wei-Hai-Wei are definitely denied. Britain reportedly believes Japan desires to keep the port for its ally and rejects any notion of returning Wei-Hai-Wei to China.
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China
Shadow of Gallows At Five Morning In New Mexico
Raton New Mexico May 25 two condemned men David Arguello and John Medlock faced execution at five a m after a night of prayer and calm Medlock broke down briefly when bidding farewell to John Moss whom he had raised from Tennessee and who accompanied him since arrival ministers and Sheriff Littrell stayed with the prisoners throughout the night Arguello remained composed and smiled at times both men hoped for mercy but preparations for the death penalty were completed with no hitch expected as dispatches reported the sentence to be carried out at five o clock
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Raton
N. M
David Arguello
John Medlock
Arguello
John Moss
Medlock
Tennessee
Moss Goodby
Goodby
John
Wadley contest filed over Denver alderman race and franchised titles
Attorneys for William H Wadley, defeated candidate for alderman, filed a contest with County Judge Lindsey today. The challenge covers the election outcome and certain franchises deemed carried. Judge Liminey ordered the elections commission to allow copying of poll-book names by representatives of the League of Honest Elections following a supreme court ruling that poll books are public property.
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William H Wadley
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Royal Nuptials Loom In Madrid Expects King Alfonso Bride
Madrid May 24 royal nuptials loom as King Alfonso departs to meet his bride amid feverish anticipation. Royal guests from Britain Germany and Russia join princes and archdukes en route to the ceremony at San Geronimo with grand processions and 29 antique royal coaches prepared for the parade.
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San Geronimo
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