Taft Expects Early Adjournment on Railroad Bill
Washington June 9 Republican leaders say conferees may reach an agreement on the administration railroad bill and adjourn by July 1. President Taft aims to leave Washington in time for July 4 at home, with conflicts over stock and bond provisions likely. The House plan would require ICC approval of railroad securities, cap issuance, and set penalties for officers approving forbidden issues.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aldrich, Elkins and Crane
Senate
House
Commission
Court ruling questions Indian citizenship in Oklahoma land titles
The US circuit court of appeals under Judge Charlies F. Amidon limits the Eastern Oklahoma district ruling and returns a case affecting over 20 000 parcels. United States lawyers seek titles to land distributed to Indians and later sold by citizens of Southern states, challenging the apportioning act restrictions.
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St. Paul
Oklahoma
United States
Increase in Cost of Living Warned by U S Steel Leader
Chicago June 9 Elbert H Gary chairman of the executive board of United States Steel predicts rising living costs general wage increases and higher production costs. He says prosperity is near but notes prices and wages will push up costs for consumers and the home market.
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Chicago
Elbert H. Gary
Exec
United States Steel Ration
Mr. Gary
Slow Returns Leave Governor Race Still Unsettled
Sioux Falls and Huron reports show meager gains with George W. Egan leading Vessey by about 3000 votes locally, while Huron headquarters claim Vessey will win by 800. State ticket and congress questions await county canvassing boards. Richards blamed for campaign missteps and letter flooding that reduced Vessey support.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
George W. Egan
Huron
Vessey
R. O. Richards
Progressive State
Richards
Governor Vessey
Mr. Richards
Railway Association Calls for Funds to Expand Interstate Powers
The Railway Business association representing vast capital and millions of workers urged Congress to enact and fund a broader Interstate Commerce Commission to handle increased rate approvals. It urged railways to clarify schedules, urged shippers to show solvency, and asked the public to accept commission findings on rate reasonableness. The group warned against revenue restrictions and emphasized the need for adequate rail revenue to sustain commerce and jobs.
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New York
Railway Business Association
Congress
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pettijohn Named Minnesota State Treasurer After Dinehart
Governor Eberhart announces Elias S. Pettijohn as successor to the late C. C. Dinehart after Dinehart died following an appendectomy. Pettijohn has served as deputy treasurer since 1901 and will be commissioned and take the oath immediately. Funeral for Dinehart set for Friday in Slayton with body viewing in the capitol rotunda.
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St. Paul
Clarence C. Dinehart
Minnesota
Luther Hospital
Eberhart
Elias S. Pettijohn
J. H. Block
Pettijohn
C. C. Dinehart
Slayton
Capitol
H. C. Swearingen
Incendiary Fire Destroys Oriental Hotel at White Bear Lake
A spectacular blaze at White Bear Lake destroyed the new Oriental hotel and its contents, valued at about 50000 with only 14500 insured. The building had just been completed by Henry Vierey of St. Paul and was to open for the summer season. The fire started in multiple places, suggesting incendiary origin, as residents and visitors formed a makeshift brigade to salvage nearby cottages.
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St. Paul
White Bear Lake
Henry Vierey
White Bear Village
James S. Sherman Attends Milwaukee Convention
Vice President James S. Sherman joins delegates at a Milwaukee convention to discuss policy, party strategy, and national issues. He reinforces support for party initiatives and meets local officials amid active campaign chatter.
Girl Jumps to Her Death on Dubuque Bridge
In Dubuque Iowa Clare Brune seventeen drowned after leaping from the bridge into the Mississippi River following a late night visit with Ed Schubert nineteen. A note addressed to Fred-T accompanied the tragedy and police say a lovers quarrel preceded the act.
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Dubuque
Clare Brune
Mississippi River
Fred
Ed Schubert
Eaglepoint
Carroll Appears to Have Safe Lead in Governor Race
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll, Republican, leads with five counties missing possibly adding 1,500 to 2,000 votes to his total. Progressive Judge Prouty nets a surprising 3,106 majority over Hull, sweeping the district. Taft campaign support cited.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Judge Prouty
Hull
Prouty
Taft
de Armand
I. S. Pepper
Frank P. Woods
E. H. Hubbard
J. A. S. Pollard
L. Pepper
John Dennison
D. D. Murphy
S. C. Huber
Dan Hamilton
Clint L. Price
F. Q. Stuart
W. I. Cleveland
Will I. W
Taft Republicans Hold Milwaukee Meeting Unity bid amid insurgent push
Milwaukee conference of Taft Republicans draws delegates from most Wisconsin counties to defend Taft policies against La Follette faction. Speakers urge party harmony, criticise progressives, and Vice President Sherman declares loyalty to the national administration. Watson warns insurgent risks while Hoard and Connor attend.
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Milwaukee
Taft Republicans
Wisconsin
la Follette
Congress
EB. L. Philips
Michael &. Dillon
Ashland
Levi H. Bancroft
Washington
James S. Sherman
James E. Watson
Indiana
Salmon P. Chase
Horace Greeley
Schurz
Curtis
Teller
Dubois
William Howard Taft
Emanuel L. Philips
Michael E. Dillon
Richland Center
Republican Party
United States
R. M. la Follette
William D. Hoard
Wiliam D.D. Connor
Hogs Reach Record Price in Western Canada
Winnipeg reports hog prices climbing with a carload selling for 10.85 dollars and forecasts point to 11 dollars before week end. The price marks a record high for Western Canada.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Miner Falls 600 Feet at American Mine
Samuel Hill died after falling 600 feet down a shaft at the American mine in Marquette Michigan on June 9. He was riding in a ship contrary to orders. The accident left him battered and dead.
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Marquette, Mich
Samuel Hill
Shippers Send Second Committee to Washington Over Rates
Chicago shippers advance in the railroad rate debate by dispatching two committees to Washington. One will visit the president and the other the Interstate Commerce Commission to clarify points raised by the move to higher freight tariffs.
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Chicago
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
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House of Kuppenheimes
Golden Eagle Clothing House
ANCE
Maxam
Brate
Steel Corporation
Amidon
Egan and
South Dakota
Railways
Commerce Commission
New Law
E. S. Pettijohn
White Bear, Minn
Girl
Iowa
WICE
James
Sherman
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