White House conference spurs change in ag bill
President holds talks with James B Reynolds Solicitor McCabe and Wisconsin Representative Adams about revising the House Agriculture Committee substitute for the Beveridge amendment. The president rejects the majority draft as inadequate and seeks a stronger, effective measure. Adams agrees to pursue the suggested amendments on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
White House
House Committee On Agriculture
Beveridge
James B. Reynolds
Solicitor McCabe
Department of Agriculture
Representative Adams
Wisconsin
Adams
Public correspondence on meat inspection bill from Roosevelt and Wadsworth
Washington correspondence reveals Roosevelt’s sharp critique of the House majority meat inspection bill and Wadsworth’s rebuttal defending its framework. Roosevelt argues the proposed changes worsen oversight and hinder inspectors access, while Wadsworth warns the president against impugning the committee’s sincerity and competency.
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Washington
Wadsworth
House Committee On Agriculture
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Mr. Wadsworth
McCabe
Lawmakers Debate Faulty Provisions That Impair Trade
The speaker criticizes the proposed amendments for grave defects and warns the measures could block both foreign and interstate trade. He argues the provisions undermine remedies and could worsen the economic situation, urging rejection of the amendments.
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Rai
Dam
Elaborate Homecoming Ball Tops Southern Pageantry
Louisville dated June 16 reports the homecoming week closing with a grand floral parade, day and night processions, a decoration, and a sham battle. The evening ball drew twenty thousand invitations and strict attire rules, making it one of the Souths grandest affairs.
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Louisville
South
Indictments for Land Fraud Taint Nebraska Cattlemen
A federal grand jury indicted thirteen Nebraska cattlemen on June 16 for land frauds in Sheridan and Cherry counties. Charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, subornation of perjury, and illegal fencing of public lands, the Stade-Overton and C Bar ranches involve over 400000 acres. All defendants posted bonds.
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Omaha
Federal Grand Jury
Nebraska
Bartlett Richards
W. G. Comstock
Charles C. Johnson
Thomas Huntington
J. K. Read
F. M. Walcott
Ami Todd
Agquilla Triplett
J H. Edmiston
O. H. Hendee
G. H. P. Babcock
J. H. Tucker
J. C. Pettijohna
Sheridan
Cherry Counties
Neb
Stade-Overton
C. Bar Ranches
John E Junkin Chosen President of National Association
Indianapolis June 16 The convention of the National Editorial association has chosen John E Junkin as president. The announcement notes his leadership in journalism and the organization’s aim to advance editorial standards nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Asgo
Conventions Named and Officers Elected at Fairbanks Reception
Jamestown Virginia chosen for the next convention as officers for the association were elected. John E Junkin of Sterling Kansas is president P B Warner Lexington North Carolina first vice president Will H Mayes Brownwood Texas second vice president Avery C Moore Welser Idaho third vice president William Ashbrook Johnstown Ohio corresponding secretary J W Cockrum Oakland City Indiana recording secretary J W Cockrum Oakland City Indiana treasurer William A Steel Seattle Washington.
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Ciation
Charles W. Fairbanks
Jamestown
John E. Junkin
Sterling
Kan
P. B. Warner
Lexington
N. C
Will H. Mayes
Brownwood
Tex
Avery C. Moore
Welser
Ida
William Ashbrook
Johnstown
Appellate Court Affirms $52,000 Judgment in Note Case
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court affirms a judgment of about $52,000 plus accrued interest for Wilhelm Seeler against Joseph Leiter. The action rests on a promissory note dated December 15, 1898 from Lester to the Allen Grier Seeler firm, payable in three years with 3 percent interest, later transferred to the plaintiff before maturity.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Wilhelm&. Seeler
Joseph Leiter
Lester
Allen, Grier, Seeler Company
Train Crash Injures Dozens Returning From Park
In Newark on June 16 a work car on the Public Service lines struck the rear of an open trolley car crowded with amusement park revelers. A score were hurt and about six seriously as passengers jumped from the car as it sped a half mile down a steep grade.
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Newark
N. J
Coal dealers indicted for restraint of trade in Cleveland
The grand jury returns indictments against ten leading coal dealers and firms in Cleveland charging a conspiracy in restraint of trade. The action mirrors cases from last fall previously halted by Prosecutor Ross whose term ended January 1.
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Cleveland
Grand
Ross
Coal mines idle after scale dispute near Tarentum
Pittsburgh June 16 report says the Cornell Creighton Meetridge and McKean Coal companies near Tarentum Pa have closed as operators refuse to pay the Pittsboro scale. About 1 000 men idle while pickets guard the mines.
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Pittsburg
Cornell
Creighton
Meetridge
McKean
Tarentum
Pittsboro
Dowie Recalls Body Soul Split During Liquor War
Chicago June 16 Dowie testifies in Zion City case recounting a time his spirit left his body and saw his dead form beneath a shroud in Melbourne he says divine warning followed by dreams of assassination. He describes angels Gabriel and Mary guiding him after a warning to arise and go.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Newman
Dowte
Tabernacle
Dowie
Fireworks blaze endangers workers at Luther Ford warehouse
A Minneapolis blaze destroyed fireworks valued at up to thirty thousand dollars in the Luther Ford company warehouse at Sixth avenue north and Dupont. The fire, started by accidental ignition of caps, damaged the building and caused explosions. About twenty men were at risk, but warnings and open exits helped avert loss of life.
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Minneapolis
Luther Ford Company
Sixth Avenue North
Dupont
Real Estate Dealer Edward L. Groves Found Dead in Springfield
Edward L. Groves a 35 year old real estate dealer in Springfield was found dead in a local hotel on June 16. The death was suicide by ingesting carbotic acid according to preliminary findings.
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Springfield
Edward L. Groves
Private Colvin Shot and Killed at Fort Leavenworth
Private William F. Colvin of Company C Eighteenth Infantry, from Logansport Indiana, was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow sentry at Fort Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth, Kan
William F. Colvin
Company C
Eighteenth Infantry
Logansport
Ind
Fort Leavenworth
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