Senate passes railroad bill with near unanimous vote
Washington June 2 The Senate approved the railroad bill by a large Democratic majority with 12 votes against. The measure, drafted amid opposition from insurgent Republicans, sets interstate commerce rules and long and short haul provisions. The bill now goes to the president for signature and takes effect in sixty days.
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Ington
Senate
Senkins
House
Washington
Federal Circuit Court
Representing America in Peace Amid Legal Rhetoric
A garbled report discusses telegraphic and commission actions, referencing the Federal role and state laws. It notes that certain actions require three judges and must be heard by a supreme justice or circuit court judge, with procedures outlined for judicial review.
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Jnnial Commerce Commission
Railroad Corpora
Rts
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Interstate commerce law amendments and rate control
The text outlines proposed changes to interstate commerce law authorizing the commission to determine reasonableness of freight rates and set maximums, fix through routes and joint classifications, and allow shippers to designate through routes. It notes two year field force of orders unless overturned by court and special provisions affecting water competition and railroad rate statements.
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Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft Denies Prophecy of Impending Panics
Detroit July 3 Taft denied prophecies of impending panics in a speech at Ada College. He urged focus on conservation and commerce, urged Congress to act on a law to ratify the president's power to withdraw public land from entry, and warned against restraint of railroad development.
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Detroit
Onla
Ada
Warmih
Wall Street
Ecuador and Peru Agree to Arbitrate Boundary Dispute
The United States reports both Ecuador and Peru will withdraw troops and submit the boundary dispute to arbitration under The Hague 1907 provisions. Sherman Co. seeks $2,000,060 at 10 percent interest for one year, per G. S. Oliver.
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Washignton
State Department
Ecuador
Peru
United States
G. S. Oliver
W. 10Th St
Former Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot Smiles Sagely
Retired head of forestry Gifford Pinchot returns from abroad and offers a wry smile when pressed about recent events. Col. Red served. The report notes Pinchot’s calm demeanor and suggests he reflects on what transpired.
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Forester
Gifford Pinchot
Col. Red
Postal savings bill to be formally called up next week
Representative Weeks of Massachusetts said the postal savings bill agreed by Republicans in caucus would be formally called up Monday and reported to the house Tuesday. A special order to limit debate and amendments would be sought, with a vote on passage possible Friday. Insurgents were undecided on supporting a gag rule that could affect their own position.
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Washington
Weeks
Massachusetts
Committee On
Post Offices and Postroads
House
Nome Spring Gold Clean-up Estimated At 1.18 Million
Nome Alaska report on June 3 states the spring gold clean-up in the Nome district is estimated at 1 175 000 dollars. A large portion of this will come from the Third district and related mining areas.
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Nome
Alaska
Weathered notes from distant rivers and mining reports
Fragmentary report mentions telegraph era weather and river prospects. It notes favorable Iditeréa reports and an estimated spring output tied to smoke and Iditerpd. Mining on Tolitarod creeks continues in primitive form without machinery amid harsh conditions.
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Iminar
Tolitarod
Beaih Lala
Ren
Gold Chest Alleged in Bowers Estate Dispute
Court hearings reveal competing claims over a supposed gold chest hidden by David Bowers before his death. Administrator Rudolph Zimmerman accuses Joseph Beatson, the son-in-law, of stealing the chestful of gold amid testimony from 300 witnesses. Some allege the treasure existed. others say it was imaginary.
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Beatson
Bowers Arm
Bowers
Bandits Crack Kanopolis Post Office Safe
During a June thunderstorm three men robbed the Kanopolis post office twenty miles west of Salina. They loaded the safe onto a truck and transported it away where it was cracked open. The thieves stole $600 in cash and $1,000 in stamps. the heist was discovered today.
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Salina
Kan
Post Ofice
Kanapolis
Here
Baseball Faces Doom in Missouri Valley Rules Clash
Lawrence Kans June 3—Baseball is doomed in the Missouri Valley conference unless rules governing in. Dr C R McClune of the University of Kansas Athletic association warns.
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Mayer Lawrence
Kans
Missouri Valley Conference
C. R. McClune
Athletic Association of the
University of Kansas
Untitled fragment on college sports and reforms
A garbled account discusses college athletics, suggesting action on a handball reform and warning that without action baseball football and track may be affected. Quotes attribute opinions to a Dr McClune and reference tensions over athletic rules.
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Hertollesiata
Avery Uckoot
Ellai
Otter Branithés
McClune
Clara Morris Dies Near Yonkers Following Illness
New York society notes report Clara Morris once famed actress now dying at her Yonkers home. A telegram from husband Harriott was sought as friends gathered, with Morris crying out for Moll Revel during delirium.
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Clara Hors
New York
June's
Clara Morris
Netresa
Yonkers
Melle Revel
Clara’ Morris
Morris
Molle
Harriott
Vera Prosser Confesses In Libby Train Killing Inquest
Helena June 8 Vera Prosser ex wife of Reta Prosser Spalitle auto agent confessed to G C Arlington that she shot and killed her former husband on a Great Northern train near Libby Montana Arlington the principal witness said after her Libby arrest she admitted the killing and expressed regrets The inquest is expected to conclude tomorrow morning.
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MES
Vera Prosser
Helena
Mont
Mia
Reta Prosser
Spalitle
Great Northern
Libby
G. C. Arlington
Arlington
Posser
Nelson Plans Rematch With Wolgast in November
In Chicago on June 2, Bat tling Nelson stated he aims to fight Ad Wolgast again in November but plans a light campaign first. He said he will rest at his ranch, train steadily, and seek to regain the lightweight title, expressing strong determination to win back the crown.
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Nelson
Wolgast
Chicago
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