Sharp conflict in Senate over cotton duties and hosiery rates
In Washington the Senate sparred between Aldrich and Beveridge as they clashed over tariffs. Beveridge challenged protectionist aims, while Aldrich pushed duties on cotton goods and hosiery. A close vote struck 1 cent mercerization and rubber goods removal, restoring Dingley rates on hosiery and foreshadowing woolen schedule consideration.
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Balloon Indiana May Break Endurance Record
The Indiana balloon, in the Aero Club of America race from Indianapolis, may have set a new endurance mark if not disqualified after touching earth in Tennessee. A later flyer claim says it drew water from a bucket before rising again, leaving disqualification unresolved while noting the craft likely cannot beat the 1852 mile Pommern record.
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Tennessee
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Asbury Park
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Robbery at Butte Saloon Nets 600 Dollars
Two masked riders burst into a saloon safe in Anaconda hall at the center of Butte Montana, blew the safe and took 600 dollars before fleeing.
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Anaconda Hall
Undesirable Baptist Effort to Evict Professor Foster
Chicago clergymen, led by Rev. Johnston Meyers of Emmanuel Baptist, urged the removal of Professor George B. Foster from the Baptist ministry over his book The Function of Religion. A near-unanimous vote was blocked by Professor A K Parker’s intervention citing a constitutional safeguard. the motion was postponed to June 14. Parker noted the University of Chicago affiliation protected by university trustees.
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House Passes Porto Rican Bill Without Amendment
Washington reports the House of Representatives approved the Porto Rican bill with no changes. The measure ensures that if Puerto Rico’s legislature fails to set new fiscal year appropriations, current year funds remain in effect and directs all official reports to be sent to a designated executive department of the U S government, giving that department authority over island affairs.
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House of Representatives
Government of
United States
Republicans Sweep Judicial Races and Ward Election
In Chicago in June the Republicans captured the majority of judicial seats. They elected one superior court judge and eight circuit court judges, while Democrats won six circuit court seats. A special alderman election in the Thirty second ward also went to Republicans.
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Shrine convention attracts thousands to Louisville event
In Louisville on June 8 crowds gather for the thirty fifth annual Nobles of the Mystic Shrine sessions. An Ohio river excursion and drill demonstrations by youth from the Masonic widows and orphans home fill the day and night. New Orleans and Toledo appear to be the main rivals for the 1910 convention.
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