Newlands Opposes Free Philippine Sugar Tariff in Senate
In Washington on June 16 the senate debated tariff provisions on Philippine goods. Key figures questioned duties on Philippine sugar and the impact on American refiners, with Senator Newlands of Nevada warning that tying Philippine tariffs to U S policy could entangle both nations. A separate note reports the French bark Turgot wrecked near Cape Verde, crew saved.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Senate
Finance Committee
Lodge
Guam
Tutuila
Philippines
United States
Bulkeley
Brandegee
Connecticut
Bristow
American Sugar Refining Company
Aldrich
Germany
China
Phillippines
Sugar Trust
Philippye Islands
Newlands
Nevada
French Sark
St. Vincent
C. V
Turgot
Hull
Brest
San Francisco
San Antonio
Cape Verde Islands
To Be Laws In Ninety Days In Missouri
Jefferson City Mo June 15 Attorney General Major rendered an opinion to Gov Hadley that all independent amendatory acts of the last legislature take effect if signed 90 days after adjournment
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Jefferson City
Major
Gov
Hadley
Man Found On Fish Hook Near Toledo Shipyard
June 15 report from Toledo C, in the Maumee river off the deck of the Toledo Shipbuilding Company describes a fishing scene where Peter Rhears reeled in a submerged body snagged on a fish hook. The article notes the body surfaced amid the fishing activity and prompts investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Maumee
Toledo Shipbuilding Company
Peter Rhears
President of Brazil Dead Surprises Rio de Janeiro
Washington reports President B L Penna of Brazil is dead in Rio de Janeiro. The dispatch says he fell gravely ill and ministers were summoned to the palace. his term began in 1906 and ended in 1910. Penna, from Minas Geraes, rose through state leadership to the republic’s presidency. The vice president is Nilo Pecanha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. L. Penna
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
State Department
Rio de Janeiro
Alfonso Moreira Penna
Penna
Minas Geraes
San Paulo
Dr. Penna
Dom Pedro
Bank of the Republic
Senate
Nilo Pecanha
Britons Kaiser s Guests at Potsdam
Berlin reports the emperor welcomed 60 visiting British clergymen at Potsdam Palace. He delivered a goodwill speech as Germany seeks opportunities to express pacific aims toward Britain and other powers, aiming to reassure British people that Germany has no aggressive designs.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Great Britain
Pacific
Germany
Live Paleozic Lizard Found in Great Falls Mine
In a Great Falls coal mine Moses Martindale uncovered a nine foot long lizard embedded in solid rock about nine feet from the surface. The reptile was torpid at first but revived in light. No signs of injury or long-impacted effects from its years in rock are evident.
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Great Falls
Mont
Moses Martindale
Police Chiefs at Buffalo Session Opens
Buffalo N Y June 15 Al l sorts of criminals avoid the city as the International Association of Chiefs of Police holds a conference here until Saturday. President Maj Richard Sylvester of Washington D C opened the meeting and heard the secretary Harvey O Carr of Grand Rapids Mich report.
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Buffalo
N. Y
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Maj
Richard Sylvester
Washington, D. C
Harvey 0. Carr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Death by electricity for Auburn stepmother murder
William Scott was executed in Auburn prison for murdering his stepmother Mrs. Delia M. Scott near Chenango Lake, close to Norwich, in October 1907. Two shocks were administered, the first 1,840 volts at 8 percent amperes for one minute three seconds, the second at full strength for ten seconds. Scott stood unmoved as the chair did its work.
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Auburn
N. Y
William Scott
Delia M. Scott
Chenango Lake
Norwich
Scott
Cost of Mrs Goulds Dresses Revealed in Court
Dinner gowns range 500 to 600 dollars while morning gowns cost 100 to 150 dollars. Day gowns worn shopping and reception gowns listed at about 600 and 500 dollars respectively. The spouse’s wardrobe expenses appear in testimony with Cody’s name mentioned again.
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Cody
Atc
Mrs Gould Faces Cross Exam In Howard Gould Divorce Case
New York June 16 Mrs Howard Gould remained high spirited as she endured rapid fire cross examination in her suit for divorce from Howard Gould She testified she did not remember meeting Dustin Farnum after August 1906 and described vast wardrobe needs at Castle Gould including gowns hats and accessories She recalled little about servants and possible prior marriage rumors while her brother in law George Gould disputed Howard Goulds income and an investigation into a possible Dawson marriage was discussed
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New York
Howard Gould
Farnum
Castle Gould
Shearn
Palm Beach
Europe
Buffalo Bill
Nicoll
Manchester
England
Cody
Mr. Nicoll
Mrs. Gould
Inspector McLaughlin
Dawson
Baltimore
Ed. Shoals
Shoags
George J. Gould
Four Die in Stratford Sawmill Boiler Explosion
Rochester June 15 four men were killed in a boiler explosion at a portable sawmill on the outskirts of Stratford. The blast damaged nearby structures and halted operations as investigators examined the scene for causes and safety lapses. Local authorities tightened safety checks following the accident.
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Rochester
N. Y
Stratford
Fatal Quarrel Over Small Sum In Michigan
Traverse City Michigan June 15 Caleb Cox local butcher was arrested charged with fatally injuring Frank Hardy after a quarrel over a bill for five dollars and seventy five cents.
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Traverse City
Mich
Caleb Cox
Frank Hardy
Pastor Fatally Hurt in Webb City Street Car Collision
The Rev. Dr. James H. Spear pastor of the First Union Presbyterian Church of New York City was fatally injured in a collision between two street cars and an automobile in which he rode. He had come to Webb City to fill a local pulpit yesterday.
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Webb City
James H. Spear
Furst Union Presbyterian Church
New York City
Tie
Vanderbilt Wins Coaching Prize in London Marathon
London June 15 The coaching marathon gold cap valued at 500 dollars and the first prize of 200 dollars were awarded to A Vanderbilt for the event.
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Vanderbilt
London
Plotting With Ships Nanticoke and Despatch Detained
Telegraphic orders direct Virginia and North Carolina port collectors to detain the steamer Nanticoke and the ocean tug Despatch for suspected neutrality law violations. Treasury and Justice Departments cite contraband cargo linked to Venezuelan revolutionists while inquiries in Venezuela probe the Nanticoke and possible opposition fleet ties. The government vows not to let U S soil be used for hostile acts toward Venezuela. Meanwhile the Prinzess Irene brings Slavonia wreck survivors to Gibraltar.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Atlantic Coast
Franklin
Black Water River
Norfolk
Department of Commerce and Labor
McHarg
Treasury Department
Revenue
Department of Justice
Ita
McHarry
Venezuela
State Department
The
Treasury
Gomez
Castro
Anonymous gift worth forty thousand at church convention
An anonymous donation valued around 40 000 was announced at the national convention of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America held in Des Moines. The gift size and source were not disclosed, prompting emphasis on philanthropic support within the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United Norwegian Lutheran Church’ of America
Rain Stops Forest Fires in Northern Aroostook County
After days of anxiety copious rains fell during the night in the fire scarred district of northern Aroostook county ending several days of near uncontrollable forest fires.
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Houston
Aroostook County
Mutiny at Davao in Mindanao Suppressed by Planters
Details of a native constabulary mutiny at Davao Mindanao reveal an unexpected attack on officers. One officer DeGorbouria was wounded thrice, Gov. Walker and others escaped unharmed. Mutineers seized 30 rifles and 6,600 rounds before retreating to hills. Planters fortified a convent. later an afternoon assault was repelled with casualties on both sides. Wounded include Roddy and Burchfield, Stephens, Reynolds, Hernandez. DeGoicourla, famed for clearing out Davao’s bad men after Gov. Bolton’s 1907 murder.
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Manila
Jung
Davao
Mindanao
DeGorbouria
Gov. Walker
Collector
Roddy
Burchfield
Stephens
Reynolds
Hernandez
DeGoicourla
Constabulary
Gov
Bolton
OFFICERS SHOT AT FORT DES MOINES BY CORP CRABTREE
Des Moines reports Corporal Lisle Crabtree shot and possibly fatally wounded Captain John C. Raymond commanding Troop B Second Cavalry at Fort Des Moines. He also seriously injured First Sergeant James H. Washburn and Corporal Elijah Such who tried to disarm him, then wounded himself. Crabtree was reprimanded by Raymond for not reporting when his leave expired and had spent the night in Des Moines before a 7:72 p.m. return to barracks.
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Des Moines
Corp
Lisle Crabtree
John C. Raymond
United. States. Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
James H. Washburn
Elijah Such
Crabtree
Raymond
Lightning Kills In Church In Bay Settlement
Lightning struck Holy Cross Catholic church in Bay settlement killing Edward Duchan and injuring 16 others during mass. Over 200 in attendance, panic ensued, Father Mickels struggled to calm the crowd as a storm caused the disaster.
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Green Bay
Wis
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Bay Settlement
Edward Duchan
Mickels
Power Boats Start Home From Bermuda Race
Heather Ilys and Insep began the return voyage to New York from the Farewell buoy off Hamilton Bermuda on June 16 as the powerboat race resumes.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Heather
Ilys
Insep
New York
Iowa case voids 1860 tax survey statutes citing due process
Judge R M Wright rules sections 922 and 923 of the Iowa code unconstitutional for taxing land without notice or hearing. Abbie J Foster et al vs Board of Supervisors of Hardin County reverses 1905 plat and tax actions, refunds taxes, cancels plat, and deems taking without due process under both state and federal constitutions.
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Town Falls
R.M. Wright
Abbie J. Foster
Board of Supervisors of
Hardin County
Jay Newcomer
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Aymer D. Davis
Iowa Railroad
Davis
Wright
United States
Life Hangs In Balance In Des Moines Shooting
Captain John C Raymond, wounded at Fort Des Moines by Corporal Crabtree, underwent successful bullet removal surgery at Mercy hospital. The operation relieved the immediate surgical issue but outcomes remain hopeful for days. Other soldiers including Sergeant Washburn and Corporal Such relieved and Crabtree showing rapid improvement after his self-inflicted gunshot.
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Des Moines
John C.raymond
Fort Des Moines
Crabtree
Mercy Hospital
Wilton
McCarthy
Priestley
Cullen
Washburn
Such
Thre
Iowa Produces Lead Across Early 1900s
The United States geological survey notes Iowa produced 110 tons of pig lead in 1903. Iowa smelters yielded 225 tons in 1907 and 270 tons in 1906, showing the state’s lead output grew over the period.
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Iowa
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Gotch Defeats Jenkins In Easy Mastery
Des Moines reports Frank Gotch defeats Tom Jenkins in two straight falls in their fifth meeting with 14 minutes 28 seconds and 7 minutes 53 seconds durations. Also noted are high coin prices. two 1877 $50 pieces sold for 10,000 dollars each to William H. Woodin, a New York collector. A Brazil president Penna has died, per dispatch from Rio de Janeiro.
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Gotch
Jenkins
Des Moines
Frank Gotch
Tom Jenkins
Iowa
Grappler
New York
United States Mint
Philadelphia
The
Numismatic Club
William H. Woodin
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Oklahoma
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Suent Castro
American Revenue Cutter
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Gibraltar
Prinzess Irene
Assallant
Fort. Des Moines
St. Petersburg
Astara
Ardabil
Azerbaijan
Persia
Honolulu
W. L. Whitney
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