Morgan In New Haven Plan Sale of trolley system
Washington reports Charles Mellen testified that Nelson W. Aldrich helped push the sale of the Rhode Island trolley system to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad for about 19 to 20 million dollars. He cited J. Pierpont Morgan as the system's master mind and described how Morgan controlled acquisitions and officials, noting purchases of Connecticut and Rhode Island trolleys at high prices but with long term value to the New Haven.
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Two Big Measures May Be Sidetracked in Congress
Washington May 20 The house did not press the nation wide prohibition of the woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Representative Hobson Alabama said he would not urge action until the measure is considered in the senate. Mondell vowed to argue the suffrage proposal soon, noting southern members fear the states rights section.
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Claring Defects in Schoolhouses Reported by City Officials
City officials report defects in exterior appearance and failing economy practice in schoolhouse conditions. The article notes poor results and critiques judgment regarding repairs and maintenance, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and upkeep.
Recommendations for Improvement of Butte Schools
Dr. C. H L Horst proposes a reform plan for the Butte schools including a dedicated trouble department led by an experienced head, organized carpentry plumbing and painting shops, weekly teacher reports to the department, janitor training on ventilation and heating, twice yearly fire inspections and drills, annual health lectures for teachers, mandated reporting of children with special needs to health officers, doctors to advise parents, and annual health officer visits with trustee reports. The recommendations press for lawful funding and nonpayment for health visits.
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Butte Public School Facilities Faulted in Horst Report
Dr. C H Horst city health officer submitted an exhaustive report to the Butte city council detailing corrective actions for physical and sanitary defects in the public school system. He inspected every room and building, noting interior design failures, ventilation neglect, and inadequate facilities, urging economical administration and potential ventilation reform.
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No Help to Becker Is Confession of Gunman
New York. May 2. Charles Becker claims the confession alleged to involve "Dago Frank" Cirofici was not heard by him and should not affect Becker’s case. Justice Seabury refused to admit the confession as it lacked a sworn dying-declaration form. The defense contends the confession will be key to a possible new trial if Becker is convicted again. Two more defense witnesses remain, and the trial is expected to finish soon.
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Martin Manton
Failure to reach vote on Panama tolls bill sparks rush of speeches
Washington May 20 Failure of Senate Democratic leaders to obtain a binding agreement to vote on the Panama canal tolls bill drives renewed efforts to deliver speeches. Sessions set to begin at 1 am next week with hopes for regular sessions. Senate leader Kern says four or five speeches could be delivered daily and will seek daily unanimous consent for an agreement to vote. Mississippi Senator asks what is sacred about a platform and obligation to uphold a solemn treaty.
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John Sharp Willams
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Federal Court Witnesses Paid Two Dollars a Day
The House of Representatives passed a provision in the judicial code bill cutting federal court witness fees in Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain states from three dollars to two per day. The amendment, after western pleas, set a uniform two dollar daily rate nationwide.
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Redding man learns his own death reported
William Johns, a shoemaker, returns home in Redding California to discover a newspaper obituary for a drowned man identified as him. The coroner's jury had pronounced him dead and his funeral was set for the next day, shocking his friends on the street.
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Maps and Information of Hawaii Stolen
Reports claim theft from Army headquarters of maps and data on Hawaii island including water supplies trails and food sources. A wooden map case was found shattered and an investigation is said to be underway with Maj Gen William H. Carter denying the story.
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Warship Atlantis Aground Near Tampico With Passengers
The Norwegian steamer Atlantis, bound from Galveston to Tampico with a large passenger list, ran aground 109 miles north of Tampico. United States battleship Connecticut is coordinating rescue with tugs en route. Most passengers are foreigners fleeing Vera Cruz after occupation.
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Postmistress Arrested Over Stolen Money in Oregon
Baker City Oregon May 20 Mrs Mollie Erwin postmistress of Austin heard here has been arrested on a federal grand jury indictment charging embezzlement of 1582 from the money order department of her post office The information was filed by Postal Inspector C K Linebaugh of Portland Erwin said the money was stolen from its hiding place in her bed and she had no knowledge of the shortage until Inspector Durand called upon her
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Sessions Open as Mediators Begin in Today’s Standard
In Today's Standard age, 1 Mediators begin their sessions. Huerta's resignation not offered, Mellen notes Aldrich was interested. Hutte schoolhouses criticized. confession not aiding Becker. Maps of Hawaii stolen. warships to be ordered north. Villa holds up attack. sport news and comment follow. Questions and answers on Goudy murder trial at Helena. State and local notes, mining and stock reports, and ads fill the page.
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Battleship Fleet Off Mexican Coast Cut Down
Washington reports a easing of Mexican tensions prompting plans to withdraw part of the east coast fleet within a week. Four battleships five destroyers and a tender may head north as divisions are rotated for overhauls. Bryan meets British ambassador and Dutch minister to discuss Tampico oil leases. Protests claim American leaseholders lost control to British and Dutch firms during Tampico siege. transfers may not be recognized. Officials seek lines of communication on Parks and Silliman fate. affidavit alleges Parks shot by firing squad per Mexican commander order. witness identity kept secret. Family of T J Smith safe under British and Brazilian protection as efforts to secure release continue.
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Deputy Shot by Escaped Bandit in Montana
Kalispell May 20 Deputy Sheriff Drake of Lincoln county was shot, perhaps fatally, by a man suspected of being one of the robbers who held up the Great Northern Oriental Limited near Rondo last Friday. Drake, seeking the dynamite thief at Troy, was shot in the shoulder and side. the suspect escaped after Drake returned fire injuring the man in the leg. Bloodhounds were ordered to Fortune to pursue the bandit, described as Barre, Mass. Also in brief, Jacob Riis remains critically ill at his summer home, with little chance of improvement beyond consciousness most of the time.
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Mediators Ready to Hear Proposals in Mexico Peace Talks
Niagara Falls May 20 delegates from the United States Mexico and three South American republics opened a mediation conference to seek peace in Mexico amid hopes for a diplomatic settlement with Huerta. Ambassadors from Argentina Brazil and Canada joined, with discussants stressing nonpartisanship and the aim of a peaceful transition.
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Huerta denies envoys can offer his resignation
In Mexico City on May 20 Provisional President Huerta said in an interview that the Mexican peace delegates have no instructions to offer his resignation at the Niagara Falls peace conference. He spoke forcefully while the acting foreign minister Batova Rula said the Mexican representatives had been empowered to handle all matters before the talks.
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Villa Delays Assault Awaiting Railroad Repair
Amargos Mexico May 11 reports General Villa will not push toward Saltillo until the railroad between Paredon and Saltillo is repaired. He aims to keep his troops fresh and well supplied after a 45 mile desert march, despite a recent engagement near Paredon and Zartuche. Juarez May 20 notes seven Saltillo Torreon and Monterey attorneys jailed for pernicious political activity by constitutionalist authorities. General Ignacio Moon, killed at Pare don, was Porfirio Diaz’s nephew and a noted figure in Mexico City society.
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