Landis Defends Philippine Policy Amid Fierce Debate
The closing debate on the Philippine civil government bill featured Landis of Indiana defending retention of the islands and praising General Funston. Williams of Mississippi and Shufroth of Colorado led Democratic opposition as Crumpacker and others argued for the bill. House actions included approving a Naco sub port of entry and irrigation statistics funding amid tense exchanges.
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New Jersey
Fusion forces win kansas party ticket in Topeka convention
The Kansas people’s party convention in Topeka completed a ticket for supreme court four years Frank Doster and six years Marion Waterbury, with B F Milton Ford for Lyon, J D Bodkin for Congress at large and Fred J Close for Lieutenant Governor. Fusion with the Democrats was adopted amid turbulent scenes as anti fusionists threatened to bolt and run a separate ticket.
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Lyon
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Congress-at
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Cow. E
Fred J. Close
Ellis
F. M. Pearl
Brown
D. W. Hefflebower
Miami
F. G. Powell
Reno
D. J. Hart
Norton
Wichita
Harris
Republican Party
Cuba
Missouri Republicans Convene in Jefferson City
The Missouri Republican state convention opened in Jefferson City to nominate candidates for superintendent of public instruction and two seats on the board of warehouse and railroad commissioners. Chairman Aikens led the session praising McKinley and urging a second Roosevelt term as cheers rang out. Congressmen Joy and Barthold and Richard C. Kerens spoke urging party unity and backing Roosevelt Cuban sugar reciprocity policy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Joy and Barthold
Richard C. Kerens
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Barthold
E. A. McJimsey
Is He the Real Bennett? Fugitive Prints Confession to Police
John Bennett, alias John Flex, confesses to murder of Nora Fuller and details a San Francisco doctor scheme. He says no strangulation, rape, or poisoning occurred and claims to be a printer formerly with the Examiner. He seeks to shift blame and obtain safety funds.
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Nora Fuller
Astoria
John Bennett
John Flex
The
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Bennett Impostor Seen at Sedro-Woolley Jail
A Sedro-Woolley report says a man claiming to be John Bennett, alleged slayer of Nora Fuller in San Francisco last January, was observed at the city jail by a Times representative this morning. The sighting comes as authorities pursue leads in the mystery surrounding Fuller’s death.
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Sedro-Woolley
Bennett
Nora Fuller
Pris
Seattle
Wash
the Times
John Bennett
San Francisco
Times
Delegates Meet in Brief Address as Party Interests Promoted
In a brief address the republicans of the state gathered to promote party over personal interests. He praised the president as the incomparable Roosevelt, drawing hearty cheers. Committees were formed and a recess taken to 2 30 pm. With reports not ready, delegates adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Cabinet Deliberates on London News and Naval Privileges
Washington June 24 Secretary Hay receives Ambassador Choates cable on the kings illness Cabinet members express regret over London events The discussion covers naval good conduct privileges for enlisted men and the posting of findings aboard ship Read messages from Choate on the kings grave condition and the presidents travel changes to Boston with Oyster Bay dropped from the itinerary
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Chicago
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Oyster Bay
President Roosev lt Travels Through Union Station
President Roosevelt traveled from Washington to Boston passing Union Station at 5 50 p m. He was accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou Dr Urie and Stenographer Lattau. The president shook hands with onlookers and lifted his hat from the rear platform as the train pulled away.
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Roosevelt
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Urie
Lattau
Posse Maintains Search for Outlaws Tracy and Merrill
Vancouver Wash June 24 There are no new developments in the chase for convicts Tracy and Merrill No trace of the outlaws since last Sunday raid on Pat McGuire’s house Desperadoes believed to be hiding in woods near Lewis river with supplies to last several days
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Wash
Tracy and
Merrill
Pat McGuire
Lewis River
Merger Case Up Again in Circuit Court
In a Minnesota case in St Paul on June 24 Judge Ami don presiding the state sues Northern Securities Co and James J Hill its president The judge set aside the action until all jury trials are disposed of and the Attorney General Doug lass will move to remand to Ramsey County district court where it originated Defendants counsel will offer a motion to dismiss or proceed as directed.
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United States Circuit Court
Amidon
State of Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
James J. Hill
Douglass
District Court
Ramsey County
Bennett vows to expose others after San Francisco affair
He admits his role in the dreadful mess and says higher social figures will suffer for the girl’s death. Bennett refuses to name individuals now, promising to reveal the story when the proper time comes, calling it a sensational tale for two continents.
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San Francisco
Vacate Service Delayed as Case Resumes in Days
The court vacates service and notes the case will likely be resumed in several days. Officials expect a new date to be set soon.
Taft Presses Terms In Philippine Land Negotiations
Rome reports Judge Taft the Philippine governor is negotiating with the Vatican over friars lands. Agreement on major points is seen, though details spark diverse opinions. Taft will send a fresh note to Cardinal Rampolli outlining American wishes for a categorical reply.
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Taft
Philippines
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolli
Miner Drowns While Evading Lynching in Missouri
William Brown of Minden, Missouri, jailed for the murder of Jos. Stager, leapt into the Elkhorn River near Lanagan to escape a mob. He disappeared underwater before guards could intervene. Stager, 38, was found slain under a bridge. no motive was disclosed.
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William Brown
Minden
Elkhorn
Lanagan
Brown
Jos. Stager
Stager
Moving President's Offices in Washington as White House Repairs Continue
Arrangements completed to move the president's offices and quarters during White House repairs. The Scott mansion on Jackson Place opposite Lafayette Square has been leased for a short time, housing the president's offices and, when in the city, apartments in the same building.
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White House
Scott
Jackson Place
Lafayette Square
Lumber Vessel Wearside Runs Aground at Port Townsend
The British tramp steamship Wearside under Captain Kish ran aground while sailing from Port Townsend toward Port Ludlow to load lumber. No pilot was aboard and misread harbor buoys. at 3 p m the vessel was floated with tugs and suffered no injuries.
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Wash
Wearside
Kish
Port Ludlow
Civil government set for Mindoro Paragua Batangas
On June 24 extending civil government to Mindoro and Paragua islands and re establishing in Batangas province Luzon, will commence July 4.
Austria-Hungary Plans to Terminate Commercial Treaties
June 24 Vienna reports the Hungarian premier Coloman DeSzell has been officially informed that Austria intends to notify foreign powers of terminating the current commercial treaties. The Nieu Freie Presse says the move aims to reshape trade pacts and reflect policy shifts.
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Nieu Freie Presse
Coloman DeSzell
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Hungary S Towards tariff system or own tariff plan debate begins
Hungary debates adopting a tariff system or crafting an independent tariff policy. The question centers on whether the country will align with existing structures or pursue its own protection measures and economic framework.
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Hungary
Traveling physician testifies in Morrison murder trial
Dr Brownfield testified for the defense in Jessie Morrison's third murder trial, claiming he heard Mrs Castle call Morrison into the Castle home the morning of the fatal fight. The state pressed the perjury charge against him as the trial unfolded. Morrison repeated her account of a razor attack by Mrs Castle and self defense after a quarrel over Mr Castle.
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Kan
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Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
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Miss Morrison
Castle House
Mrs. Castle
Mr. Castle
Assessors Send In Returns From Sweet Grass County
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena June 24 The Sweet Grass county assessment returns arrive at the state board of equalization three weeks early totaling 2 662 599 4s up from 2 437 704 last year an increase of 224 805 Real estate and improvements rise to 849 785 City lots fall to 198 527 Telegraph and telephone lines and railroad property rise to 24 147 Total real estate and improvements 1 048 312 Total personal property 1 614 257 Returns must be at the state board by the second Monday in July and are expected to come in rapidly now that assessors gain experience.
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Helena
Sweet Grass
State Board of Equalization
J. J. Ryan
Charles O. Hathaway
Coroner's Jury Blames Mine Officials for Fraterville Disaster
The Coal Creek coroner's jury concludes the Fraterville mine explosion on June 9 killed men and boys by gas and coal dust or both. It pins the disaster on neglect by mine officials and the state mine inspector R A Schifler.
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Fraterville
Coal Creek Company
R. A. Schifler
Trask Reports Robbery At Burlington Hotel
Win Trask told authorities he was robbed of 538 dollars and some clothing after meeting a stranger on the street and sharing a rest at the Burlington hotel. The unknown man also disappeared with the money and apparel.
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Standard
Great Falls
Win Trask
Burlington
Trask
Court session adjourned in Billings due to judge’s absence
Dist court will not convene in Billings tomorrow as planned. The May term adjourned to June 25 but Judge Loud is tied to insurance cases at Miles City and has family illness, so he cannot appear. Jurors are discharged until June 28.
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Billings
District Court
Loud
Miles City
Choate Receives Honorary Doctorate in London
London June 24 Oxford University tonight conferred the honorary degree of doctor of civil law on Joseph H. Choate the United States ambassador to Great Britain.
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Oxford University
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
Senate Passes 4 000 000 Acre Appalachian Reserve Bill
Senate approves measures creating a 4 million acre Appalachian forest reserve in the Southern mountains and ratifying a Choctaw and Chickasaw agreement. The forest bill funds up to 19 million dollars for land purchase and preservation with a delayed effect until agr culture reports plots. The chamber also acts on other public land and Indian Territory provisions and adjourns after executive session.
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Jones
Arka
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Sechrist Is Dead After Shooting at Home
Albert Christ died from wounds after being shot yesterday at his Kansas City home by Dr Louis Zorn a retired physician over rent dispute. Zorn is held without bail.
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Albert Christ
Louis Zorn
Zorn
Torpedo Boat Nc Sunk by British Steamer near Elbe
Kiel June 24 German torpedo boat Nc was rammed and sunk at the Elbe mouth by a British steamer. The commander and one crew member are missing.
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