Monopolies Suggested to Solve Railroad Problem
Former New Haven president Charles S. Mellen told the interstate commerce commission that government regulation should create a railway monopoly under federal control. He recalled consulting with Roosevelt on Morse offers and discussed campaign contributions and stock profits linked to New Haven affairs.
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Charles S. Mellon
New York, New Laven & Wartford Railroad
Washington
Mellen
Joseph W. Polk
Charles WW. Morse
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Roosevelt
United States
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New Haven Steam Ship Holdings
New Haven
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Congress
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New England
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Bedi
Ervlea Pereraily
Gawnaign Wuwily
Boston
Mimde
New York Block Exchange
Ar. Mella
Cornelles N. Bilse
Indictment Alleges Inferior Steel For Panama Locks
Five Carbon Steel company employees face conspiracy charges for allegedly supplying inferior steel for Panama Canal lock components. It is claimed the forged and lower quality beams and plates could fail, endangering property and lives. Samuel A. M. Welmore and Dennis L. Bullens are named among the defendants.
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Carbon Steel Company
Strel
Panama Canal
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Dyer
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Crussie
St Fg
Samuel Am. Welnore
Carbon Sten
Dennia I. Bullens
von Steel Company
Roosevelt arrives to rally progressives in New York
A large turnout greets Colonel Roosevelt in a New York commingled with Pennsylvania and Ohio delegates as tentative plans outline a cross country tour from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Roosevelt urges unity among good citizens and party members to support progressive goals despite past differences. Crowd cheers, bands play, and schoolchildren witness the moment.
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Golonal Roosevelt
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California
Tlertan
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Penrisc
Pinchot
Ronzevelt
Club Closed by Militia in Portland Arrests of Two Doctors
Actins on orders from Governor West Adjutant General Finger of the Oregon national guard closed the Friars club in Portland alleging liquor law violations. Two doctors Dre. K. I Long and 2. C. Wihley were arrested at the scene amid disclosed incidents at this and other similar places. Arrests were prompted by Mrs. Len GS Dildwin of the Portland department of safety for women.
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Deputy Sheriff Charles Drake Killed by Robber in Montana
May 21 Mont town reports Deputy Sheriff Charles Drake died after a gunfight with a suspected outlaw near the railroad yards. Drake hunted the robber into a thicket and exchanged shots. the robber is believed wounded but escaped into the hills with a volunteer posse pursuing.
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Téithe
Mont
Tepuls
Charles Drake
Drake
Althowgh
Automobile tragedy halts lesson near Aberdeen bridge
In Aberdeen on May 21 Mrs Minnie Lelteh, a wealthy widow of a sting le manufacturer, was killed while learning to drive when the automobile plunged from a Fourth Street bridge and overturned. Her father, and Le AL Powl gon, who was instructing her, were badly bruised and cut.
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Wash
Minnie Lelteh
Lelteh
Ant
Senator Root Defends Panama Canal Toll Exemption Repeal
Senator Root argues for repeal of the Panama Canal tolls exemption claiming equal treatment under the Hay Pauncefote treaty. He asserts the policy harms American coastwise and overseas trade and urges senators to vote for repeal to uphold United States principles and avoid discredit.
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Panama Canal
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Lee
United States
Sonater React
Henry White
Toseph Giroate
John Ley
Theodore Roosevelt
Great Britain
Russia
Mexico
Destruction Sees Tacoma Business District Destroyed
A Tacoma report says a fire began in the mill office of a local lumber company, destroying the mill and much of the main business street. Losses run into tens of thousands of dollars with hotels, the post office, and the Northern Pacific depot burned or damaged. Water was scarce and dynamite was used on some structures as residents fought the blaze and sought aid from distant towns.
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Tham
Wasi
Lumbercampany
Bott
Posteliice
Northern Pacific
Hames
Sonett 1s Blows Up in Dynamite Accident
Gilmore Italin May 21 report a man named Mert Ratney dropped a dynamite box triggering others. He was killed instantly and his wife injured. an infant may die. Ratney’s body was blown away in the blast.
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Italin
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Plans for Methodist unification outlined at conference
Oklahoma City May 21 tentative unification plans approved for the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Methodist Episcopal Church, and Protestant Methodist Church to form a single Methodist Episcopal Church in America with four regional conferences. Conference officers elected. funds for Vanderbilt University held pending commission action. plan includes child labor abolition, worker protections, and recognition of labor organization rights.
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Ohina
America
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt
Alethodist Episopal Church South
Methodist Fiscopal
Methodine Church
Methodist Episcopal Church In America
Canadian jury lenient with boy in manslaughter case
In Vancouver a May 71 verdict found Jack Kong a Chinese servant guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Charles Millard, wife of a Canadian Pacific railway employee. Kong testified Mee Mifford attacked with a knife over a breakfast dispute, then Kong burned and dismembered the body to avoid retaliatory violence. Medical evidence suggested Mrs. Millard may have been alive after the initial blow.
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Columb
Jack Kong
Charles Millara
Canadian Pacific Railway
Senténga
Kong
Mee
Mifford
Mr. Millard
Victoria
Crown
Mra. Millard
J Chrunsa to send envoy to Niagara conference
Mediation proceeds smoothly as officials in J Chrunsa plan envoy to Niagara while national unity debates unfold. Officials report progress, though tensions linger amid regional disputes and political pressure.
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Renator Real
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the Burgess Liat State
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Matran
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Becker May Know Our Fate Today In Court
In New York the trial of Charles Becker for the murder of Herman Rogenthal moves forward. Prosecutor Whitman and Becker’s counsel Manton argue before the jury as witnesses testify. Becker’s defense contends others confessed murderers escaped scrutiny and questions the credibility of alleged accomplices.
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Nerman Rogenthal
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Becker
Lars Leight
Whitman
Dustlee Seabury
Heelar
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Webler
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Ghieven
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Maitland Alexander Elected Presbyterian Moderator
In Chicago on May 21 Maitland Alexander pastor of Pittshurs Presbyterian church was chosen moderator of the 126th Presbyterian general assembly. The election surprised many and drew conservative support. Alexander’s nomination came from the Rev. Ann A. Z. Nivcott, the longtime former moderator, who presided in 1871.
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Last Big Battle Near Querétaro in Mexican Revolt
Reports say final clashes of the Mexican revolution may occur at Querétaro with federal forces massing and preparations underway. Local authorities note movement from Fuxpan toward Querétaro as Col. Perez Ramírez deploys near the capital district amid ongoing fighting and political uncertainty.
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Federala
Movermant
Mexico
Saltilto Beas Freon
Tere
Efuerla
Querciato
Mexico City
Necanta
Queretaro
Mediation Proposals Shape Mexican Crisis Talks
The article reports on early talks at Mexia City where three South Armorteny mediators propose a framework for U S Huerta government negotiations. They seek a provisional arrangement and a transcontinental accord, aiming to avoid full-scale war and restore constitutional order. The mediators monitor the Huerta regime and Mexican delegates’ powers as discussions progress toward a peace settlement.
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Destroyer Casein Brings Passengers to Tampico
Washington May 21 The destroyer Casein rescued the passengers from the steamer Atlantis after the other vessel went ashore off the Mexican coast Wednesday. The rescuers ferried the survivors to Tampico today as Rear Admiral Badger received word at Vera Cruz early this morning.
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