National Capital Dispatches on Tariff, Navy and Knox Note
The House defeated Taft tariff commission funding while the Senate approved a larger navy and two dreadnoughts with other military and legal items. Officials report most nations accept the Knox note on an international arbitral court. Ballinger investigation evidence has ended with weeks to a committee report. Congress may not adjourn before July 15.
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House
Senate
Washington Bucket Shop
Department of Justice
Taft
State Department
Japan
Knox
International Court of Arbitral Justice
Ballinger
Washington
Congress
Standard Oil Raises Wages for Laborers Nationwide
The Standard Oil Company increases wages from six to ten percent retroactive to May 1, adding an estimated 6 to 10 million dollars annually to payroll. Office staff are excluded. about 70,000 employees across subsidiaries benefit, with most gains going to laborers.
Wisconsin and National News Highlights From Various States
Reports from Riverdale Kaw describe an O E dead along a barbed wire fence after a storm and lightning. The Wisconsin monument at Vicksburg National Park was dedicated with Gov Davidson and a party present. Northwestern New Mexico saw heavy snow. The Oklahoma State Bankers Association held a three day session at McAllester. The U S circuit court of appeals reversed Judge Pollock on the Kansas bank guaranty law. mandate awaited to proceed. Halley’s comet observed from Mount Wilson Cal by Dr Hall. Two electric trains collided at Lovelace NJ. two men burned in wreckage. Gov Stubbs Memorial Day plea against frivolous diversions. UMW and Southwest Operators meet at Indianapolis to adjust mine work. Kansas bank deposit guaranty law case appealed to the U S Supreme Court. After a failed bank robbery at Wapanucka, four robbers fled after a running fight with citizens. House of Representatives short of one third vote to change presidential inaugurations date. 139 to 70 against, two thirds required.
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Riverdale
Kaw
Wisconsin Monument
National Park
Vicksburg
Hall
Carnegie Observatory
Mount Wilson
Cal
Halley
Lovelace
Gov
Stubbs
Kansas
People’s National ‘Bank
Wapanucka
House of Representatives
Open Letter Protests African Hunt Slaughter to Col Roosevelt
A Humanitarian League of London committee issues an open letter to Col Roosevelt denouncing animal slaughter during African hunting expeditions. Other items note Peru accepting mediation in a Peru Ecuador boundary dispute, the Cuban warship Harvey visiting New York, a $30 million Chinese railroad loan, Springfield merchants planning an ice plant, Count Jacques de Lesseps crossing the English Channel, and various royal and geopolitical notes including King George’s patronage plans and a deadly explosion at the Hamilton Powder Company in Northfield BC.
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Humanitarian League of London
Col. Roosevelt
Peru
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Ecuador
New York
Harvey
France
Great Britain
Germany
Springfield
Jacques de Lesseps
English Channel
Bleroit
English
Deal
James Bryce
Englaand
King George
Hamilton Powder Company
Northfield
B. C
State Department
Moffat
Bluefields
Madrid
Rama
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
George
Bragg marshal Levi Rogers shoots self after fatal prison escape
Levi Rogers, Bragg Oklahoma marshal, who was to be tried for killing an escaping prisoner, died by his own hand after eluding arrest for 13 years. William Allen, wanted in Barry County Missouri for murder, is in custody in Marshfield Oregon. Frank West Rollins, former New Hampshire governor, pleads guilty to smuggling and is fined $2000. Mrs. Dr. B C Hyde seeks division of the Swope estate among heirs. Chief Justice Falter reportedly to retire from the Supreme Bench in coming period.
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Levi Rogers
Bragg, Ok
William Allen
Barry County
Missouri
Marshfield
Ore
Frank West Rollins
New Hampshire
B. C. Hyde
B. C. Hyde, Whose Husband Was Convicted of Mumbering Co
Thomas H. Swope
Swope
Hyde
Col. Swope
Falter
Supreme Bench
Attorney Bucks argue limits on indicting trust under Sherman Act
Martie Megal ends its argument before Judge Landis on a demurrer to indictments. George T. Buckingham claims trusts after three years from organization are immune from prosecution under statutes of limitation. The government argues the limit cannot run against illegal trusts as violation is continuous and violates the Sherman act. Assistant District Attorney Wilkerson replies.
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Martie Megal
Deta
Landis
George T. Buckingham
National Packing Company
Combine
Wilkerson
Buckingham
Ballinger Set to Return Home as Inquiry Closes
The Ballinger family packs to return to Seattle. Officials expect Secretary Ballinger to resign as soon as the investigating committee reports to Congress. The committee is seen splitting on politics and a floor vote over the majority report is anticipated, but Ballinger is said to accept vindication from most Republican committee members.
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Interior Department
Washington
Ballinger
Seattle
Congress
Estrada Reported Killed as Bluefields Falls to Madriz
Cablegram from J F Altschul claims Madriz forces captured Bluefields and killed Gen Estrada, with fighting ongoing at Bluefield Bluff six miles from the city. Skepticism followed, but the report stirred panic among Estrada supporters.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Madriz
Estrada
J. F. Altschul
Bluefield Bluff
The Big Dry Dock Dewey Sinks
The large floating dry dock Dewey sank in 70 feet of water in Olongapo harbor. Experts blame accidental causes by Japanese station employees rather than intent to damage. Authorities expect the dock can be saved.
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Olongapo Harbor
Manila
Olongapo
Fifteen Injured in Rio Grande Train Wreck Near Cacharas Junction
Fifteen passengers were injured when two Denver & Rio Grande coaches derailed two miles from Cacharas Junction Colorado. Rail spread caused the wreck and two cars slid down the embankment.
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Pueblo
Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Cacharas Junction
Slide Menaces Canal Threatens Panama Culebra Cut
Panama canal engineers face a serious situation with the Culebra slide. The moving material totals 2,000,000 cubic feet and has been shifting into the Culebra cut since excavation began.
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Washington
Panama Canal
No Postal Bank Legislation Passes in Session
Washington reports no postal savings bank bill will pass this session as Republican House members fail to reach agreement on the Weeks bill. The measure remains unsettled despite caucus efforts.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ballinger-Pinchot Committee Plans Immediate Report
Washington reports the Ballinger-Pinchot joint committee will publish its findings before the November election. The statement flows from authoritative sources confirming no delay to the investigation results.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot Investigating Committee
France to buy more American railroad bonds in Paris and Vienna
Paris reports France has absorbed 70 million dollars of top class American railroad bonds and plans to place seventy million more in Paris and Vienna within a week. A French banker quoted says France will take any amount.
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Paris
France
Vienna
M. Thalmann
Missouri Pearl Button Industry Sees Record 1909 Output
In 1909 Missouri pearl button factories produced 149.8 million buttons and blanks valued at 267,794 dollars, up 56 percent from 1907 and 136 percent from 1908. Five factories, four in Lewis County and one in Pike County, shipped products nationwide including Germany and England.
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Lewis County
Pike County
Missouri
Germany
England
Union
Back to the Farm Plan Gains Momentum in Missouri
Missouri immigration commissioner John H Curran and Governor Hadley promote the National Farm Homes association to create farm colonies. John M Glenn of New York, a Conference of Charities and Correction delegate and Russell Sage Foundation director, pledges sympathy and helps mobilize capital and support.
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Missouri
John H. Curran
Gov
Hadley
National Farm Homes Association
John M. Glenn
New York
Conference of Charities and Correction
Russel Sage Foundation
Curran
Glenn
National Conference
Tax hearing on 1910 Missouri railroad valuations
Three major Missouri trunk lines, the Burlington, Missouri Pacific, and the Wabash, appeared before the State Board of Equalization to contest or adjust their 1910 tax assessments.
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Missouri
State Board of Equalization
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Supreme Court rule upholds board power to revoke dentists
In an in banc opinion all judges concur, Judge Woodson holds the state board of dental examiners may revoke licenses for fraud deceit and misrepresentation to patients and gross professional misconduct. The Kansas City case notes the board revoked J Homer Williams license to practice dentistry in this state.
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Supreme Court In Banc
Woodson
State Board of Dental Examiners
Kansas City
J. Homer Williams
Missouri rail board to set new freight rates June 1
The Missouri board of railroad and warehouse commissioners, aided by Attorney General Major, are drafting a new freight tariff schedule to be issued about June 1. The plan lowers most classifications from current rates, while railroads plan tariff increases the board aims to block.
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Missouri Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Major
Missouri Corn Cob Pipes Set Production Records
Missouri’s corn cob pipes known as Missouri meerschaum pipes reached record production in the year just closed. Commissioner J. C. A. Hiller of the state Bureau of Labor Statistics reports output of 37,733,260 pipes, surpassing 294,481,890 pipes produced in 1908.
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Missouri
Poker Pro Builds Home On A Bluff
A witty remark credits a successful poker player with his handsome home, noting the irony that the house rests on a bluff, a playful nod to his winning game and showy style. The quip highlights the linked skills of risk taking and presentation.
Doctor and Janitor Exchange Polite Morning Salute
A brief, everyday exchange shows a courteous doctor greeting Mr Schmidt and a janitor replying with a simple hello as life continues in ordinary moments.
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Mr. Schmidt
Howdy
Doc
Life
Pettit's Eye Sal 25c Promote Relief For Sore Eyes
Advertisement notes Pettit's Eye Sal 25c from Howard Bros Buffalo NY for common sore eyes with blurred lines. Mentions higher contemporary living costs versus a century ago and jokes about lack of baseball then.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Use Red Cross Ball Blue
Advertisement copy promoting Red Cross Ball Blue for cleaning clothes, with additional dental and digestive product notes. Mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a sugar-coated remedy for stomach liver and bowels, claiming easy take and no gripe.
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Dr. Pierce
It Takes an Oculist to Open Eyes
Comical line promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigar with the original Tin Foil Smoker Package priced at 5 cents. The message playfully urges readers to endure sarcasm and not practice it.
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Lewis
Nee tha per ren y od ae pe Pa
A fragmented OCR reads as a cryptic line with no clear event, names, or context to summarize into a coherent news item. The visible text lacks identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates.
Leave request denied after two family funerals
A clerk asks for the day off to mourn his mother-in-law. The employer notes that his wife recently died and his mother-in-law is also to be buried, insisting the employee arrange matters better in his family and schedule around holidays.
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Huber
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Ilasco
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Revolution Broken
Dewey
Jefferson City
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Cree
Guer
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Thompson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fitchville
Ohio
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Mrs. C. Cole
Irasburg
Vermont
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Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
Fite
Stewart
Stewart Station
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