Orozco Repulsed as Federals Press Rebels on Mexican Plains
Brisk twelve hour battle 300 miles south of the U S border pits General Orozco’s rebels against General Huerta’s federal forces. Artillery dislodged the insurrectionists, with 500 believed killed or wounded. General Tellez moved 1,500 troops into the valley behind Conejos as fighting raged from daybreak to the eve. Bridges were destroyed by retreating rebels but pontoons kept the federal advance.
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Desert Plains
Orozco
Huerta
Tellez
Conejos
Conejoe
Yermo
Promoter Jones Testifies On Archbald Case In House Hearing
John Henry Jones of Scranton testifies to the House Judiciary Committee about a $500 vote for a share in Venezuelan timber lands and a $250 commission. He denies any personal interest and says he paid part of a commission to Judge Archbald for favored treatment.
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John Henry Jones
Scranton
House Judiciary Committee
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Edward J. Williams
Jones
Abet
Archbald
W. P. Boland
Witness Conflicts Cloud Court Record Recall Ordered
Testimony from Edward J. Williams conflicted with itself leading to a confused record and a recall appearance scheduled for the week. The judge faced challenges amid competing statements and contradictory evidence.
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Edward J. Williams
Titanic Firemen Slowed Lifeboat Escape Questioned
British Board of Trade inquiry heard firemen raided third class saloon for preserves as water rose and Lifeboat No 15 carried few women and children while sixty one men escaped.
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Lord Mersey
Rule
Four Men Drown After Dam Edge Attempt in Sioux Falls
Four young men died when two boats attempted to shoot the dam edge near the eighth street bridge in Sioux Falls South Dakota. A large crowd watched as rescue efforts failed and the river claimed the four victims Matt Yost William Dahl John Meehan and Guy Beck.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
Derd
Matt Yost
William Dahl
John Meehan
Guy Beck
Eighth Street Bridge
Taft Attacks Roosevelt in Bitter renomination Speech
In Cambridge Ohio on May 14 President Taft delivered one of his sharpest attacks on Theodore Roosevelt. He ridiculed Roosevelt as an egotist and demagogue and warned of little hope for the nation if Roosevelt were exalted and others failed to act.
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Cambridge
Taft
Roosevelt
Bradstreet's View of Trade Conditions
Bradstreet's notes irregular business conditions with reports suggesting overall trade activity has likely declined. The commentary indicates caution about continuing economic softness and potential downturn signals amid uneven demand.
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Bradstreet’s
Direct Election Move Passes Senate Aims for Direct Senator Vote
The House adopted a joint resolution to amend the constitution to allow direct popular election of U S senators. It has cleared the Senate and awaits presidential signature and state proclamations to express support. Debate focused on federal supervision and racial concerns. southern lawmakers opposed.
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United States
Senate
Bartlett
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Congress
Bristow
Princeton Inauguration Attended by Taft
President Taft attended the inauguration ceremony at Princeton marking the new president's assumption of office. The event highlighted continuity between the university and national leadership.
Hibben Installed as Princeton's 14th President
Under the elm on Princeton campus in New Jersey, John Grier Hibben was inaugurated as the fourteenth president. President Taft and Chief Justice White attended the ceremony as more than 6,000 people welcomed the new head of Princeton University.
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Princeton
N. J
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Taft
Justce White
University
Criticism for bishops in Methodist church salaries lecture fees
Memorials presented to the committee on episcopacy protest bishops who charge for special sermons and lectures while drawing a $5,000 annual salary plus traveling expenses. The memorials argue the issue should be addressed by the general conference before it closes in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Committee On
Exorbitant lecture fees burden churches and bishops
The report notes that high charges for lectures and sermons strain parish finances as bishops struggle to cover costs. It highlights broader church funding concerns and the need for clergy presence in parishes facing expenses.
Reid testifies as steel trust case resumes before commissioner
Daniel G. Reid, a United States Steel director and finance committee member, was called as a witness at the resumed government suit to dissolve the corporation before Commissioner Brown. He stated he owned stock in United States Steel but refused to disclose the amount. He noted he had exchanged his stake in American Tin Plate for steel stock.
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Daniel G. Reid
United States Steel Corporation
Brown
Mr. Reid
United States Ste Corporation
American Tin Plate Company
Steel Corporation
Philadelphia Packers Accused of Refusing Inspectors Access
J W Burroughs a former federal meat inspector testified before the investigating committee that Philadelphia packers violated the law by denying inspectors access to parts of their plants. He described ailments and filth including lard with worms rotten meat scrapple and carcasses emitting a terrible stench and revolting sanitary conditions.
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Washington
J. W. Bur?roughs
Mose
Philadelphia
Burroughs
Senate panel to report on single term presidential plan
Washington May 14 The senate judiciary committee decided to report favorably the Works resolution restricting the presidential tenure to a single six year term. A minority report favoring a four year term will also be made. The reports are expected in a day or two.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Works
Water Company Wins Electrolysis Suit
Chicago May 14 After fourteen years of litigation Judge Sanborn decides the electrolysis suit between Peoria Waterworks and Peoria Railway in favor of the water company issuing a perpetual injunction restraining the railway from allowing its electric currents to damage or interfere with the water mains.
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Chicago
Sanborn
Peoria Waterworks Company
Peoria Railway Company
Freight Handlers Offer to Arbitrate in Pay Hour Day Row
President P. J. Flannery of the Freight Handlers union sent a letter to the General Managers association agreeing to submit to arbitration the strikers demands. The men seek higher pay a nine hour day and a Saturday half holiday.
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Chicago
P. J. Flannery
Freight Handlers’ Union
General Managers’ Association
Flood Situation Improves Across Louisiana
New Orleans May 14 reports sunshine across Louisiana improving Mississippi river flood conditions. State and federal engineers said reports from points north of New Orleans were encouraging, signaling a better outlook for the area.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi River
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