Wilson accepts McNab resignation amid graft trial row
President Wilson telegraphed San Francisco DA John J McNab accepting his resignation and denouncing as inexcusable an insinuation of injustice by AG McReynolds He backs McReynolds call for special prosecutors to handle Caminetti Diggs and Western Fuel cases selecting Henry Sullivan and Hayden as likely leads The move follows a cabinet meeting and a public release of correspondence with McReynolds and others about the California indictments
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Wilson
United States
John J. McNab
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McReynolds
White House
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Republiean
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Henry
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Caminetti- Digge
Western Fuel Company
John L. McNab
Sienedy
Woodrow Wilson
Department of Justice
Diggs-Caminett
California
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Department of Labor
Anthony Cominett
Immigration
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Railroads Agree to Follow Supreme Court Rate Rules
Seven Minnesota railroads announced they will abide by the U S Supreme Court decisions in the Minnesota rate cases. New rates likely take effect by July 10 with refunds for overcharges where proper proof is shown.
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United States Supreme Court
Pew
Smith Dodgers Bid as Duncan Withdraws From Mayor Race
A conservative socialist insider recounts how Mayor Duncan planned re nomination but withdrew to back Clarence Smith who led to Smith becoming an alderman. The scheme aimed to split party support and unseat Duncan before the 1911 election, with Smith later touted as mayoral candidate as Duncan pressed to maintain his influence.
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Lewis J. Duncan
Clarence Smith
Socialist Party
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Smith
Duncan
Story
Cl Ence Smith
Vous
Jane
No Battle Flags On Famous Field
Philadelphia reports that veterans of both sides were urged not to bring battle flags to the Gettysburg anniversary encampment next week to avoid stirring old animosities. Albany coverage notes the assembly defeating Governor Sulzer's primary bill 54 to, repeating a pattern of earlier defeat this year.
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Dust Puff Explosion Kills Four in Buffalo Elevator
An explosion at the Husted Milling elevator in Buffalo caused by dust puffing in the feed house killed four men and left four unaccounted for while injuring many others. The wooden structure burned, destroying the elevator and shattering nearby windows. John Conroy the Nickel Plate engineer died, and Harry Vetter was found burned. The company reported 150 employees. 6 more were injured in hospitals with severe burns, some not expected to survive. Douglas Aziz reports. Juan Medina heads Sonora recruits in Mexico Border region.
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Husted Milling Company
Michael King
Henry Vetter
John Conroy
Canvans
John Con- Toy
Harry Vetter
Vies
Juarez Battle Graft Trial Witness Recalls Police Payoffs
San Francisco report details a bunco man testifying in a joint trial of ex policemen MacPhee and Taylor over a 300000 dollar police graft. He claims payments to police for protection and describes the first bunco trick and subsequent demands to move against Juarez.
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Bunco
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Arthur MacPhee
Charles Taylor
Banco
Um City
Ravage
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Pauline Necel
Frank Escola
Montana politics and society noted in early daily items
The Standard reports on McNab approval of expr iguation, socialist leaders in Butte seeking influence, and police graft hints. It notes accidents with few survivors, festival and activist debates near Livingston and Butte, Clark disputing Elm Orlu sale, miners inviting labor leaders, a Pioneer engineer’s death in Butte, and Montana reservation law changes. Also covers market updates and Wilson wedding anniversary notices.
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Dory
cThoman Sullivan
Tong Nee
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Wilson Celebrat
Montana Senators Clash In Caucus Over Wool and Sugar
Washington June 24 Senators Myers and Walsh clashed in the Democratic caucus over the Underwood tariff. Myers backed free wool and sugar, while Walsh urged a revenue duty. Both claimed Montana support, leaving the caucus unsure how Montana wants the wool and sugar schedules revised.
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Walsh
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Democratic House
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Bachelors Left on Income Tax Exemptions Debate
Senate finance committee debated the Underwood tariff bill provisions on personal exemptions and administrative changes. The plan would apply to individuals earning over 3000 dollars with adjustments for civic bodies and mutual insurance, while new auditorial powers to review foreign manufacturing hooks were proposed but later struck. Further changes were anticipated as caucus considerations continued.
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Senate
United States
Ameri
Admiral Dewey Urges Strong Navy and Higher Insurance Costs
Washington reports Admiral Dewey calls a robust navy essential to deter war and argues each generation must bear its share of naval costs. He warns current pension and debt burdens mortgaging future generations and advocates paying a small per capita increase to fund sufficient insurance.
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