Railroads Face Heightened Rates Clash and Interstate Probe
A rough summary notes railroad presidents pressed for rate changes while delaying until the new interstage commission order. President Taft reached a temporary agreement with railroads, with provisions to curb faster rate rises and prevent new hikes during a transition. Congress debated conference and the feasibility of the interstate commerce commission’s power to set or investigate rates amid political contention.
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Prolene Taft
Hersch Siding
Tle
Gipstel
Congress
Bia
Wie
Santos Ginmgeyty
Carroll 19 in Lead as Governor Primary Nears
Fragmented report from Des Moines describes Carroll holding a lead in early returns for governor with 4300 ballots accounted nationwide. Ballot results show Prouty, Warren, and Taft-aligned candidates contending, while progressive factions gain ground in several districts.
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Des Moines
Gaerner
Warren Charest
Tercera Carroll
Ais Supnart
Tawa Fatt Club
Taft
Garst
Hope For Progressives Seen In Reduced Vote
Early returns from June elections show Congressman Smith surviving in a tight race. In the 1st district Mogressives are weak, with only 2 percent counted, while in Harlan precincts Smith leads by a wide margin. Pottawatomie county reports 29 precincts counted with Smith ahead. local margins in other towns are similar, predicting a close overall result.
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Towa
Smith
Harlan
Byersbane
Byers
Pottawaitomie
Wutfed UC
Wel Myers
Decision Harms Mayor and Aldermen in Police Case
A court ruling finds Mayor Teal and Aldermen liable in the Fiolena police case. Captains Quintin and Halley are reinstated but face fines. several officials must each pay $10. The mayor pays $474, and six aldermen admit connection to the case. The decision upholds the administration’s removal and mandates restitution.
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Byceig
Helen
Dietriet
Pelicotnai
Fink
Innis
Poe Mer
Quintin
Thyese
DF Polles
Halley
Hatley
Che Msyor
Watrt
Han Mimvelf
Aitermen
Wyndele
Insurgents Vote With Regulars Over House Rules Clash
A heated House debate followed a vote on a rule tied to a postal savings bank measure. Insurgent members allied with regulars amid sharp attacks on sincerity, as Representative Wreeguard of New York denounced their reform stance while Democratic supporters urged passage. The bill faces a live vote again Thursday at 11 o clock, with further proceedings planned.
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Ington
Dunce
Newports
Powen
Postal Savings Bank
Ani
Renesentative Dalzell
Comittee
Wreeguard
New York
Clarit Alza
Pennsylvania Coal Strike Ends After Arbitration Offer
The 12 000 coal miners at Pennsylvania Coal Company pits between Dunmore and Wilkes-Barre ended their strike today after nonunion workers accepted the company’s arbitration offer. Officials issued a written promise to immediately address grievances.
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Pennsylvania
Semiten
Bae
Tinge Toho
Calieries
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunntors
Wilkesbarre
Wass
Chevalley Fortunate
Tiscar, Hialtan Rong
Gonzal Tis Taday
Penmaylvania Company
Whit Part Madge Funds 7th District Congress Nominee
In a Progressive publican bid, Madge funds 7th District contender Frank J. Wands defeats Lewis Mayne in a tight race. Democratic nomination remains unsettled as the race shapes the district’s political balance.
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Part Madge
Tews Fund
Frank J. Wands
Progressive Publican
Wannonbuster Fry Congress
Terk Datriet
Lewis Mayne
Stind-Pitter
Fhe Democrate Imada
Nicaragua General Warned of His Fate Amid Crisis
A dramatic warning targets a Nicaraguan general amid rising tensions. The United States faces defiance from a bold Madriz leader as regional power plays unfold and political fate hangs in the balance.
Naval officer warns Nicaragua forces to fire on U S vessel
A naval officer reports that Nicaraguans prepared to fire on an American vessel as General Rivas and allied forces laid a line against Mir Aruetlesu and a Padi threat. The account describes tense patrols near Shedawhor and Pine, with orders to stop any Lor vessel.
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Rivas
Mayle
Thuchelds Threatens Force Over Seizure of American Property
A conflict inflames relations as Thuchelds warns he will use force to block vessels from entering the harbor unless compensated for seized American property. The U S and local authorities exchange firm messages amid threats surrounding the preservation of American interests and the life of American consul Thomas I Momnt.
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Thuchelds
Aivias
United States
Washington
United Sites
Tie
Sims
Cormander
Madriz
Oritt
Offierra Tere Sroat
Pire
Thomas I Momnt
Death of famed author Goldwin Smith reported
Goldwin Smith, renowned author and lecturer, died this afternoon in Forento. Reports say his wife’s death months earlier may have affected him. Earlier this year he had given away all his literary work. He reportedly tripped at home, fracturing his thigh bone, and complications prevented healing.
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Forento
Dmitaria
Golwewin Smith
Alleged bribery trial linked to Lovinier Senate election
Indictments named Nell Brawie and associates in Chicago before Judge Mesurdly as jurors were considered. Defense failed to delay proceedings. Browne brought in on capias. Argument focused on whether legislators acting to elect a U S Senator were state or federal officials, Judge Scanlan ruling that national constitution can regulate procedures without changing officials.
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Chicago
Browne
McSurely
Noan
Capias
Jud Scantan
United States
Scanlan
Steete
Fide Scantin
Navy orders halt proposed prison ship fights at Norfolk yard
An order by Captain Parker, extensive officer of the Norfolk yard, blocks a night clash between Jimmy HIM of St. Trela naval training station and Red Nescewen of the battleship Virginie, and also stops a June 1 fight at the navy yard between Ad Phillips and Broritantia. The public is expected to appeal to Admiral Marshall and the department in Washington.
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Norfolk
Parker
E Neressary
Department
Wash Ingstant
Wine T St On Fire Rovingtiond
Fragmentary report describes a fire event at a location coded as Wine T St On Fire. Details are unreadable. no clear names places or dates available.
Italian Province Riven by Earthquake Shocks Near Avelino
June 1 Avellino Italy reports a major earthquake and aftershocks devastating the region. Towns including Avellino and Calitri suffer heavy damage with fatalities and many injured as residents flee homes. Officials and royal travelers move through affected areas as crowds gather in open squares fearing further quakes.
Sardinia Devastated by Cyclone and Earthquake
Reports say Southern Italy endures severe quake damage with Mount Vulture area hit hard in Avellino and Sardinia ravaged by a cyclone. Casualties uncertain but feared high, with hundreds injured and villages like Lanuses and Jerzu reported destroyed. Royal relief visits underway as authorities aid survivors and assess losses.
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Luzxath
Helena
Avelling
Messina
Italy
Sardinia
Mediterranean
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Tortok
Asbong
Elini
Jerzu
Lorimer Charges Laid Before Senate
Formal charges against Senator William Lorimer of Mines were presented in the Senate by Senator Callow. The memorial from Chicago’s Nichols Legislative Voters’ League details bribery claims and confessions tied to Lorimer’s election, with committee hearings anticipated for a full investigation.
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Washington
William, Lorimer
Mines
Senate
Callow
Ciiterdav Tutes
Chicago
Niols Legislative Voters’ League
Ninols
Renater Gallo
Borah
Cale
Lorimer
Ile
Barnes
White
Holsthaw
Lee O'Neil Browne
Tavinier
Browne
Agent 10 Recover Reward From Government Claim
A legal decision affirms special treasury agent Tehard Parr may recover part of his claims from the government after informing on a sugar test case. The amount recovered is reported between MGA and FEO00.00, with payment discretion resting with the secretary of the treasury. Parr could be allowed up to four percent, but receiving the full sum appears unlikely.
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Woelitutan
Generel Wickerstam
Tehard Parr
Parr
Alhawed
Hinmat
WIFE OBJECTS 10 HIS SPIRIT LOVES
Mire Towler files for divorce from Hilchard Towler in Hennepin court alleging cruel treatment and repeated infidelity. She claims he vales her, seeks to dissuade her through coercion, and that his conduct endangers their child. The record notes marriage instability and references multiple alleged affairs.
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Hilchard
Minneiapolis
Maybolte Bowler
Towler
Atrest
Meing
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