Bailey Defeats Railroads Bill Amendment in Senate
The U.S. Senate rejected Bailey’s amendment to bar railroads from transporting goods they mine or produce across state lines in a 2 to 31 vote. debate touched the Hepburn act and the supreme court’s commodities clause ruling. La Follette and Simmons proposals on railroad valuation and water competition were defeated or accepted in later votes.
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Senate
United States
Henator Bailey
Texas
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Batley
Mr. la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Simmons
North Carolina
Burton
Ohio
Mr. Burton
Filkins
Frye
Elkins
Senator Shively
Senator Burton
Shively
Bailey
Congress
Beveridge
Borah
Bourne
Bristow
Brown
Clapp
Crawford
Dixon
Dolliver
Gamble
la Follette
Bacon
Clay
Frazier
Hughes
Newlands
Overman
Owen
Paynter
Purcell
Rayner
Stone
Baller
Governor Ready in Bribery Case
The Illinois Senate weighs action on bribery charges as Senator Lorimer’s resolution for an investigation advances from the committee on contingent expenses. The Privileges and Elections Committee, chaired by Senator Burrows, may act if grand jury records from the Illinois legislature cases are filed, with a preference to wait for court outcomes before proceeding.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Burrows
Chicago Tribune
The Important Problem of a Laxative Solution
A historic notice extols a healthful lifestyle aided by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Serna. It claims long-standing physician approval and universal family trust for this combination, urging readers to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Insurgents plan New York meeting with Roosevelt in June
National Capital Affairs in Brief reports Representative Carey of Wisconsin proposes all insurgents travel to New York to meet Colonel Roosevelt on his June 18 Europe return. Several insurgents deny plans. Norris and Madison deny any trip. Also notes Orinocco case exchanges at The Hague and Charles D. Norton named secretary to the president.
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Carey
Wisconsin
House
New York
Roosevelt
Europe
Madison
Kansas
Norris
Nebraska
State Department
Orinocco Company
Venezuela
Hague
United States
Beaupre
International Court of Arbitration
Orinocco Steamship Company
New Jersey
Castro
Emeryville Races Feature Narrow Wins at June Meet
At Emeryville Oakland on June 1 favorites underperformed yet winners emerged from strong support. Gargan edged Inclement by a head in the feature after a late move, Abe Slupsky upset in the 2 year olds, with Burning Bush the 18 to 5 winner in the Futurity course, and times listed for each race along with placegetters.
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Oakland
Emeryville
Daddy Gip
Gargan
Abe Slupsky
Burning Bush
Emme G
Reyal Yovar
Abella
Dolly V. B
Thre
Tramator
Servicence
Wegen Biskra
Prince Winter
Doveress
Babe Neely
Gotch Defends World Wrestling Title in Straight Falls
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa dominated Stanislaus Zbyszsko the Polish champion at the Coliseum winning the first fall in 60 seconds and the bout in 27 minutes 36 seconds with bar arm and wrist lock. Gotch showcased superior speed and mat knowledge while the crowd hailed him as the undoubted world champion.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Iowa
Stanislaus Zbyszsko
Goteh
Dick Fleming
Nelson
Zbyszsko
Gotch
Buffalo
Pole
Fleming
Jack Hermann
Zbyascko
Zoyszsko
Missoula Wrestling Match Ends In Thebarge Victory
Tim Harrington of Butte lost to Joe Thebarge at the Missoula Athletic Association club rooms. Harrington won the first fall in style, but Thebarge captured the next two with ease. Harrington challenged Thebarge to a two fall series with catch as catch can and Cornish styles, to be decided next Friday night.
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Missoula
Tim Harrington
Butte
Joe Thebarge
Missoula Athletic Association
Harrington
Thebarge
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three Near Collinsville Junction
Three men were killed when a railroad locomotive exploded today near Collinsville Junction on the St. Louis Troy and Eastern Railway. The blast occurred on the tracks as the engine operated toward St. Louis, with investigators beginning inquiries into the disaster.
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St. Louis
Collinsville Junction
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern Railroad
Not a Toy Yet Often Praised Compared to Five Dollar Goods
A compact item is described as not a toy and is repeatedly contrasted with cheaper five dollar alternatives. The comparison highlights quality or value, noting it is often favorably regarded despite pricing similarities to lower cost goods. The source emphasizes merit over price alone.
Derby Is Won By Fairie's Lemberg
The 131st Derby at Hosom Downs England, distance about one mile and a half, valued at 32599, was won by Fairie's Lemberg. Greenback took second, Charles O'Malley third, Neil Gow fourth. Lemberg led near the end, record time 2:35 1-5, with 15 starters. Other races noted include Buena winning by five lengths in the last race and multiple minor race results with times and placements.
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Hosom Downs
England
Mr. Faiie
Lemberg
John Thursby
Greenback
A. P. Cunliffe
Charles O'Malley
Lord Rosebery
Neil Gow
Littl
Nel Gow
Buena
Winening
St. Joe
Beaumont
Weavette
Byron
Daisy Frost
Little Joe
David Boland
Dr. Sherman
Wheatstone
Glendenning
Sabado
Rani
Silver Leaf
Pelham
Lord Rossington
Aliva
Jack Lavin
Wolfville
Chanute
Ossian
Lancashire Lad
Altair
Senator Barrett
Wineberry
Doria Prince Jil
L J. Cox
Davie Andrew
Lakeview
Mabel Fountain
Gaga
Favorites Dominate Most Races In Ogden Meet
Ogden notes show favorites winning except for the final race as the day unfolded. The program ran true to form with top runners delivering expected results and only one upset interrupting the pattern.
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Standard
Ogden
Utah
Resignation Withdrawn in Copenhagen Cabinet Crisis
Copenhagen reports Premier Zuhle has withdrawn his ministry resignations at King Frederick’s request due to ongoing difficulties in forming a new cabinet amid current political state. The move maintains the existing government with no immediate cabinet changes.
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Copenhagen
Zuhle
Frederick
New Athletic Club Breaks Into Game
Under A B Martin the new Butte Athletic club forms to host boxing bouts at Holland roller rink on Saturday evenings in summer. First show next Saturday at 9 pm with three classy bouts and a four man color battle royal. Main event features Young Hayes versus Tom Connors in a 10 round contest.
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A. B. Martin
Butte Athletic Club
Holland Roller Rink
Mr. Martin
Tally Johns
Butte
J. Campbell
Harry Graves
Joe Nyde
Nyde
Graves
Young
Ke Hayes
Tom Connors
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