Taft Moves Ahead on Reciprocity and Arbitration
Washington reports President Taft pushing Canadian reciprocity and a U S Britain arbitration treaty while clashing with congressional Republicans labeled insurgents or progressives The piece notes Roosevelt’s reluctance to back Taft policy and hints at possible jail terms for Sherman law violators in the near future
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Roosevelt
Washington
Taft
Eivery
Hewd
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Tariff Board
Guilt Is Personal Says Reform Needed for Antitrust Enforceme
The speaker declares guilt is personal and urges immediate reformation by violators. If the offenders do not reform at once the department of justice should pursue criminal action under the antitrust law.
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Department of Justice
Legislator Confesses to Accepting Bribe in Open Court
In Columbus, Ohio, Legislator O. Evans of Stark county admitted taking a bribe in court and offered to testify before the grand jury about legislative corruption. Evans, 36, sits on the house calendar committee and spent the day with the grand jury, with another session planned. In Chicago, plans for a hard line on liquor license regulation were set for the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association convention, with Mayor Harrison welcoming attendees at the Hotel Sherman.
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Columbus
Ohio
Turner
Hogan
O. Jd. Evans
Stark County
House
Evans
Chicago
Ill
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of America
Harrison
Sherman
Subcommittee Named to Lead Lorimer Bribery Probe
Washington reports a new subcommittee formed by Republicans and Democrats to handle the Lorimer bribery investigation. Members include Senators Dillingham Gamble Jones Kenyon Lea and Fletcher Johnson Kern and Lea. The panel will operate with full committee authority once approved.
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Washington
Dillingham
Gamble
Jones
Kenyon
Fletcher
Johnson
Kern
Lea
Lorimer
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Gaude
Johnston
President Tait to Visit Knoxville exposition in September
President Tait has accepted an invitation to visit the Appalachi exposition in Knoxville Tennessee between September 12 and 20. He will begin a western swing then head south on the tour.
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Tait
Knoxville
Washington
Tenn
Greene Wins Ninth District Congress Seat In Iowa
Cornei Bluffs Ia June 5 W R Greene of Audubon was elected congressman of Iowa ninth district to succeed Walter J Smith who became a judge. Greene led Democrat W S Cleveland by about 1192 votes amid debates over reciprocity with farmers blamed for Cleveland's defeat.
Oppose statewide prohibition opens in Fort Worth
Delegations from across Texas fill the Northside Coliseum as Governor Colquitt and opponents launch the anti prohibition campaign. The movement aims to spread statewide until the special election in early next month to decide a constitutional amendment on prohibition.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Northside
Colquitt
Trains collide on open switch injure several in Peoria
In Peoria on June 1 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passenger train derailed after an open switch in the yards. Engineer Robert Atkinson was fatally injured and two passengers were seriously hurt as two engines on the side track and one passenger engine were wrecked.
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Peoria
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Robert Atkinson
Three Killed by Lightning in Michigan Storm
An electrical storm swept Michigan last night killing three people and causing widespread damage. Wires were down in many directions as winds reached sixty miles per hour across the state.
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Michigan
War veterans encampment opens in Lafayette
United Spanish War Veterans hold their annual state encampment in Lafayette Indiana with flags bunting and celebration as a two day session begins.
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Lafayette
Ind
Enthusiastic Reception Planned for F I Madero in Mexico City
Mexico City flags will greet Francisco I. Madero on his arrival with thousands of celebrants and army troops lining the streets. Official salute and hymn are barred by law, but officials and people will show a grand welcome. Cuernavaca revolutionists are excluded from the celebration, though detachment from Ajusco may join if permitted.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Francisco J. Madero
General Madero
Cuernavaca
Ear Ajusco
Cuernavac
Asunedo
Mearch
Griscom Cup Begins at Brae Burn in Women’s Eastern Golf
The Griscom Cup matches open the week as the Women's Eastern Golf Association championship tournament starts today at Brae Burn near Boston. A large entry includes four former national champions and the event is expected to be highly competitive in this era.
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Boston
Mass
Eastern Golf Association
Brae Burn
Midshipmen Cruise From Annapolis To Europe
The midshipmen from all three classes at the United States Naval Academy sail today under Commander R. Coonar on the regular summer cruise to Europe. The battleships Jows, Massachusetts and Indiana host the journey with stops at Queenstown eight days, Kiel July 18 to July 12, Bergen July 15 to July 23, Gibraltar August 2, return to Solomon's Island August 23 for five days before Annapolis.
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Annapolis
R. Coonar
United States Naval Academy
Europe
Jows
Massachusetts
Indiana
Queenstown
Kiel
Germany
Bergen
Norway
Gibraltar
Widshipmen
Solomon's Island
Daniel O'Rielly Sentenced in Bancroft Bond Case
Daniel O'Reilly, the lawyer convicted of receiving stolen goods in the Bancroft bond robbery, was sentenced by Justice Davis to five months in the penitentiary. O'Reilly appeared deeply affected. He had previously defended Harry Thaw in the Stanford White case.
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Daniel O'Reilly
New York
Daniel O'Rielly
Davis
O'Rielly
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Eight Bribery Indictments Reported in Columbus
The grand jury in Columbus reported eight bribery indictments. It was unclear how many target lawmakers. Representative Means of Stark County pleaded guilty to soliciting a bribe of one hundred dollars and was fined $500 by Judge Kinkead.
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Columbus
Representative Means
Stark County
Kinkead
$1,009,000 Fifth Avenue Home Bought for Baby Son
Russell Lopkins of Atlanta Ga consul general to Panama bought a mansion on Fifth Avenue for his infant son born two months ago at Hotel St Thegia. The price was one million nine thousand dollars.
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New York
Russell Lopkins
Atlanta
Panama
Fifth Avenue
Hotel St Thegia
Calgary Woman Delivers Fourth Set of Multiples
Jane f Mrs M Kews lesky, aged twenty one, gave birth to four children all alive and well. She previously bore triplets and twins, marking a remarkable family sequence in Calgary.
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Pour
Calgary
Jane F
Weather outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia expects local thunder showers with Wednesday likely fair conditions. Virginia shows unsettled weather with chances of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, moderate temperatures and east and southeast winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Judge Gary addresses steel makers on price cuts and cooperation
Judge Albert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, urged cooperation and price stability at a Metropolitan Club luncheon with iron and steel manufacturers. He noted Republic Steel’s price cuts and warned against hasty judgments, fearing harm to U S steel and the broader economy.
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New York
Albert HH. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Republic Tram and Steel Company
Jorge Gary
Metropolitan Club
Gary
Republic Company
Supreme Court
Republic
Walter Sutherland Draws Clintwood Crowd on Visit
In Clintwood on Sunday, residents crowded to see Walter Sutherland in a first public appearance since his arrest. Locals praised him as popular in Dickinson county while noting his bail proceedings were anticipated but delayed, with many expressing confidence in his story and welcoming him home with warm greetings.
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Clintwood
Walter Sutherland
Waller
Federal
Walter
Clintwoood
Dickinson County
Walter Belk
Sheen
Pearisburg
Bluefield
Sutherland
Prohibition Fight Fueled by Texas Distillery Interest
Galveston reports a half million dollar effort by distillery and brewery interests to back the anti prohibition campaign. They are chartering special trains to move delegations to the warfare on anti prohibition measures.
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Galveston
Tex
Worsted Mills Resume in Providence After Shutdown
After ten days of idleness the Athentic Weft Mills in Providence restarted operations with a nearly full workforce of 3,500 employees.
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Providence
Athentic
All Quality Grocers lemon and vanilla extract sale
Saver's lemon and vanilla extract praised by housekeepers and cooks as the best for value, sold for 10 cents and 25 cents.
The Busy Store Advertises Its Offerings
A bustling shop stands out for its promotional ads. The store emphasizes sales and promotions to attract customers and boost foot traffic.
Simpson Case Two Confessed Killers Sought for Body
A Chicago reported reward total rises to 375 dollars for locating Karl Simpson's body after a murder in an east end with multiple suspects in jail at Princeton. A witness saw four men on April 29 carrying a body, one white and wearing old clothes, suggesting a hidden body north of the east end amid trees and brush. Police urge more tips to T. L. Felts or C. W. Wade to pursue leads already identified.
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Vonaence
Shapson
T. L. Felts
C. W. Wade
Festival of Roses Opens in Portland With Royal Barge Arrival
Festival week in Portland begins with visitors filling the city as Rex Oregonus, king of the carnival, arrives by royal barge. A water pageant features decorated craft and a schedule includes rose exhibit, electrical and automobile parades, civic and military displays, floral battles, band concerts, balls, and outdoor events.
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Portland
Ore
Tolay
Rex Oregenuk
Portland Mayoral Contest Highlights Independent Bid
Interest in Veriland’s city race grew as Mayor Joseph Simon sought re election as an independent backing the commission plan of government. Other candidates included A A Rushhbeit Republican and George H W Thom s Democrat with unclear spellings.
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Portland
Sporeandore
Veriland
Joseph Simon
Steading
A.A. Rushhbeit
George HW
Thoms
Denrberat
Clothiers convention gathers dress trade leaders in Atlantic City
Clothiers from Rochester Chicago New York St Louis New Orleans and other cities attend the National Association convention in Atlantic City N J with extensive representation as sessions begin this week.
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Clothiers In Convention
Atlantic City
N. J
National Association of Clothiers
Rochester
Chicago
New York
St. Louie
New Orleania
Convocation Week Opens at Mehitl University
Today marks a red letter start to Convocation Week at Mehitl University Montreal with the annual ceremony at Royal Victor College in the afternoon.
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Mehitl University
Montreal
Mehiil University
Royal Victor College
Formal Opening of New Medical Building by Karl Gray
Karl Gray formally opens the new medical building as graduates of the university gather for the celebration. Officers and many prominent members of the Canadian Medical Association attend the event to participate in the ceremony.
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Karl Gray
Canadian Medical Associaation
President Taft Rebukes Col Garrard for Jewish Bias
President Taft rebuked Col Joseph Garrard at Fort Myer Va for disapproving Private Frank Bloom’s promotion due to Bloom’s Jewish parentage. Taft directed a war department inquiry and admonished Garrard not to repeat such bias. no court martial was pursued and the matter closed with formal admonition.
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Washington
Taft
Joseph Garrard
Fort Myer
Frank Bloom
Bloom
Garrard
War Department
Secretary of War
Public Hearings on Reciprocity Concluded
Washington January 5. Public hearings on the Canadian reciprocity bill ended as the finance committee heard from representatives of the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Associated Press. Secretary of State Knox was asked to explain tomorrow whether the Root amendment aligns with treaty terms. The committee will meet in executive session Wednesday to discuss its action.
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Washington
Jane
Finance Committee
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Associated Press
Knox
Bailey
Herman Ridder
American
Another Aviator Reported Lost Similar to Cecil Grace
Nice reports Lieutenant Bague an aviator who disappeared while flying from Nice to Corsica a 100 mile trip. A torpedo boat destroyer searched the route but found no trace of Bague leaving the fate of Cecil Grace in doubt.
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Nice
Bague
Cecil Grace
North Sea
Calais
Dover
Corsica
Direct Primary Plan Moves in Montana Legislature
A legislative commission appointed by Governor Norrie met in Helena to organize and draft a bill for direct primaries for all elective offices including U S senators. If approved by a majority in both houses, the governor will call a special session to enact the measure into law.
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H.ens Mout
Jane
Legislative Commission
Norrie
United States
Helena
Senate Advances Resolution to Prosecute Oil and Tobacco Officers
Senate in session directs criminal proceedings against Stamford Oil and American Tobacco officers and directors. House activity limited to committees as steel inquiry resumes Wednesday.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Pomerene
Stamford Oil
American Tobacco Companies
Supreme Court
House
Capitol
25000 Return to Work Amid Mills Restart
Manchester June 5 The Amosrkeng Cotton Mills reopened after an eight day shutdown with twenty five thousand operatives returning to work across all departments amid the resumed production.
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Manchester
N. H
Biddeford Mills Resume After Week Shutdown
Biddeford Maine June 5 The cotton mills there restarted operations ending a seven day stoppage. About 2500 operatives reported to work as production resumed and crews returned to assignments.
Open Offices in Bluefield Next Week
Samuel Kahn, named local manager, expresses satisfaction with city and people’s activity as offices in Bluefield prepare to open next week. The piece notes two large projects across the New River as a key development step.
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Bluefield
Appalachian Power to Open Bluefield Office and Build Dam Power
Appalachian Power Company plans to open a Bluefield office this week after absorbing the New River Power Company and the Bluestone Traction Company. Samuel Kahn, general manager, and L G Gresham arrived from Chicago to initiate construction of a plant and two engines producing about 4000 horsepower, with staged expansion to 60000–90000 HP from several New River dams. The move is expected to boost local business, attract industries, and grow Bluefield’s population toward 25000 by 1920.
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Appalachian Power Company
New River Power Company
Samuel Kahn
L. G. Gresham
Chicago
H. R. Leyden
G. D. Kunn
Lluestone Traction Company
Kahn
Bluestone Traction Company
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Bluefield
Tleis
Kuhio
Bluetioh
Centenary Preparations For Cavour Memorial
Rome reports elaborate plans for the fifty year anniversary of Count Cavour’s death. The main ceremonies center in Turin with a monument dedication at Santena where the patriot is buried.
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Cavour
Rome
Turin
Santena
National conference of St. Vincent de Paul opens in Boston
The national conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul opened in Boston with about 400 delegates. The forenoon session discussed Preventive Charity, with Thomas W. Agnes of Brooklyn and Joan Bear of Philadelphia as chief speakers. Delegates will stay through Wednesday.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
Boston
Mass
National Conference of the
Soeiery of St. Vincent de Paul
Thomas W. Agnes
Brooklyn
Joan Bear
Philadelphia
Battleships Visit Galveston and Pensacola
The Vermont Minnesota and Mississippi of the Atlantic fleet depart for Galveston and will return to Pensacola next week. They stay there until June 23 before resuming their schedule.
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Grand Jury
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Subcommittee
W. KR. Greene
W. S. Cleveland
Ninuit
Iowa
F. I. Madero
Naval School
Weather Forecast
Daily Telegraph
DART
Montana
Littl
Biddeford
Maine
New River
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