Morgan and Roosevelt Named in 1907 Panic Probe
The Stanley Rouse committee report accuses J. P. Morgan and associates of profit from steel over-capitalization and Roosevelt of enabling steel trust dominance. The United States Steel Corp is portrayed as anti union and harming labor, while calls for broad federal control are rejected. the panel urges stronger publicity and enforcement of anti-trust laws.
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Morgan
Roosevelt
Stanley Rouse
Steel Trust
Washington
House of Representatives
United States Steel Corporation
House
Stanley
Kentucky
J. P. Morgan
Steel Corporation
Taelf
E. H. Gary
Carnegie
Ice Corporations
Iawea
Wyoming National Guard Delayed by Washouts on Colorado & Southern
State troops bound for return from Polo Mountain maneuver grounds face hunger and pay gaps after washouts halt transport. Officials say troops cannot be moved until August 6, though contract requires June return. ration supply lasts to August 4, risking mutiny if unpaid two days.
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Colorado & Southern Railroad
Houx
Wyoming National Guard
Polo Mountain
War Department
Mr. Houx
Wyoming Guards
Hour
Jenkins attempts suicide in jail after murder conviction
J. Warren Jenkins, convicted of wife murder in the district court, and sentenced to hang, leaped head first from a cell tier to the cement floor. He was unconscious with a concussion and hospitalized under guard after stating his friends had deserted him and his execution day neared.
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Jenkins
J. Warren Jenkins
State
Rawling
Sheriff Roach
House Attacks Stimson on Use Water Power Sites
Congressional clash erupted as the House and War Department dispute granting individuals rights to take up water power sites. Chairman Adamson criticizes Stimson and the omnibus water power measure backed by his committee. He argues private capital should develop sites under strict limits and condemns a water power trust concept.
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House
Stimson
Washington
Houre of Representatives
War Department
Adamson
Omnibus Water Power
Carey Condoles Emperor's Death
Governor Carey sent a condolence letter to Margo Ida, the Japanese consul in Portland, Oregon, noting the late Emperor left a memory to loyal subjects. Margo Ida replied with formal regret and informed the governor of the Emperor's passing at the Royal Palace in Tokyo at forty three minutes after twelve o'clock.
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Japan
Carey
Margo Ida
Portland
Oregon
Tokio
Weather Forecast for Wyoming
The Weather in Washington D C reports fair conditions for Wyoming with pleasant Saturday and Sunday.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Daisy Grace Freed Not Guilty In Husband Shooting Trial
In Atlanta the jury acquits Mrs. Dalay Grace in a case accusing her of attempting to kill Eugene Grace. She testified he shot himself during a struggle after threatening her, and she revealed a long account of alleged abuse and a recent plan to file for divorce.
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Atlanta
Dalay Grace
Eugene Grice
Mareheth Jaat
Grace
Bowen
Mrs. Grace
God
Mr. Grace
Oil Pipe Line Firms Ordered to File Transportation Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the filing deadline for oil pipeline companies to November 1. The order, aimed at common carriers under law, requires schedules of oil transportation rates. Several firms sought court restraint to block enforcement.
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Washington, DE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Commerce Court
Senate Warns Japan Not to Buy Land in Lower California
The U S Senate warned against foreign encroachment in North and South America and against granting control of sites near Magdalena Bay in Lower California to a foreign corporation. The secret session passed a Lodge resolution denying any foreign power this leverage, stressing Panama Canal security and national defense.
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Senate
Japan
California
Washington, D. C
United Staes Senate
North
South
Ameria
United States
Magdalena
Lodge
Panama Canal
Frank Houx Seizes Role as Acting Governor in Wyoming
Secretary of State Frank Mow, due to Governor Carey’s absence at a national convention, acts as governor and commander of the Wyoming militia. Houx confirms his prior ability to lead in absence, directing troop movements from Pole Mountain to state cities.
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Frank Mow
Joseph M. Carey
Chiltago
Wyoming
Carey
How
Secretary of State
Houx
Pole Mountain
U S Scientists Study Holes in Swiss Cheese
Washington researchers shift focus from daily questions to the holes in Swiss cheese. They argue holes signal quality and price, and seek methods to encourage hole formation using gases and chemistry. The goal is to quantify channels in cheese similar to bees' tunnels, aiding merchants.
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Washington, D. C
Men of
Science
U S Attorney Heads West in Sherman Case Probe
Government attorneys active in the Colorado sugar case left San Francisco for Salt Lake City to probe the beet sugar branch of the industry under the Sherman law. Assistant Knapp will stay three days in Utah then continue to Denver to pursue inquiries next week.
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San Francisco
Calif
American Sugar Refining Company
Salt Lake
United States
Knapp
Utah
Denver
Whipple Family Narrowly Escapes After Bridge Collapse
W L Whipple cashier of Stock Growers National Bank and his family were saved from disaster when a car debate near Cheyenne avoided a collapsed bridge over Crow Creek. Whipple sent his son Donald to inspect the span four miles north of Ketchem ranch. the boy reported the bridge down and the family then forded the creek. He notified county officials of the collapse.
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W. L. Whipple
Stock Growers National Bank
Donald
Crow Creek
Ketchem Ranch
Cheyenne
Mr. Whipple
Liquid Cold scheme aims to cut energy bills
Ohio inventor Frank Andrews claims to have perfected a cold liquid formula that freezes thermometer mercury to 75 degrees below zero after four applications. The liquid allegedly lasts a year per point and can be pumped through any refrigerator with a small coil of pipe, promising that energy costs could be halved.
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Lebanon
Ohio
Frank Andrews
Alleged Deserter Resists Capture in West End
Charles B Edwards alias Charles G Martin, said to be an alleged deserter from the Eleventh Infantry, was arrested by Chief Ed Schools and Officers Merrill Baker and Arp in a West End house. Martin fired a revolver as he fled. Chief Schools fired once, the shot failing to stop him, and he again escaped from handcuffs before final recapture.
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Charles B. Edwards
Charles G. Martin
Eleventh Infantry
Merril, Baker
Arp
West End
Police
Martin
Baker
Schoels
Bia
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Sterling
Gary
Daisy Grace Freed
Hubby
Frank Houx
U. S
Colorado Sugar Trust
Ichman
Bakers Hort
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Bud Fisher
American Journal-Examiner
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