Taft Attacks Insurgents as Party Center of Crisis
President Taft in Monroe Michigan proclaims social reform as the great problem facing America and argues the Republican party must lead the solution. He hails party government and warns against majority rule within factions. The visit marks the unveiling of a Civil War era statue honoring General George Armstrong Custer and attracts thousands from surrounding areas.
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Jackson, Mich
Taft
Republican Party
Wnte Tanta
Monroe
Michigan
Presdant
George Armstrong Custer
Little Big Horn
Bad Inna
Montana
Custer
Tivsident
Qmd
Johncag
Casta
United States
Rio
John Smith
Saale
Vanebaes
Carrie Chapman Catt Reported Very Sick After Operation
New York June 4 Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association is confined to a private hospital after a recent major operation. Grave doubts are expressed about her immediate recovery.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
New York
Mra
Carrie C Heparan Catt
Lybean Nol Woman's Suffrage
Boys Found Starving in Car After Lock In
Police report a disturbing incident where two youths were found locked inside a car at 108 Wega Street. The boys reportedly subsisted on tobacco while awaiting rescue, and investigators are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the confinement and potential neglect.
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Yeasa
Outbreak of Kah King Tests U S China Relations
In Washington the rebirth of Chinese Boxers sparks anti foreign sentiment demanding immediate state department action. Minister Calhoun reports disturbing Canton news and urges prompt government attention amid mounting tension with the Philippines.
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Washington
China
State Department
Philippines
Calhoun
Highlernness
Canton
Punta Department
London In Panic As Big Dirigible Hovers Over City
London June 4 crowds panic when a massive dirigible appears over St Pauls and Buckingham Palace. Reports say Germans, but officials note British airship presence and controlled maneuvers over the capital before it heads toward Aldershot. Citizens rush to shelters and newspapers seek authoritative confirmation.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Aldershot
St. Paul's
By & British
To Move Brick Becker Hotel Without Disturbing Occupants
The Becker hotel building, owned by the Burlington-Colorado & Southern railroad group, will be moved forty feet south to be rebuilt as a hotel under George Joffee. The one story Rockwell purlo store and part of the Kabin building will be removed. moving starts now with Morris Contracting of Denver, aiming to finish within a week without hindering hotel or Kabia cafe business.
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Becker
Golorato Railway Company
Henry Becker
BOW
Coort Brewing Company
Kable Cafe Company
George Joffee
Coort Mare
Rece Company
Purlington-Colorado & Routheru
Caltivatevenue
Rockwell Purlo
Kabis
Bulldine
Morris Contracting Company
Denver
le Barron Restant
Lovell Rookwelld
China and Java v Manchurian Attitude 4 Percent
A brief note discusses attitudes toward Manchuria in relation to China and Java with a reported 4 percent figure. The item hints at geopolitical perspectives or economic measures without detailing events or dates.
Judge Denies UP Right to Renew 400 Foot Right of Way Petition
Federal Judge R E Lewis denies Union Pacific request to renew a petition for an injunction against railroads entering Greeley and restraining use of a 400 foot right of way. He sticks to his prior ruling that the line from Denver to Cheyenne is not covered, despite the circuit court of appeals Stuart and Murray decision. UP attorneys argued the latest ruling grants the 400 foot right of way.
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Denver
R. E. Lewis
Union Pacific Railway
Greeley
Lewis
Cheyenne
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Stuart and Murray
Union Pacific
Four reasons railroads say rate hike is needed
Slason Thompson of the Railway News Bureau cites 730 million dollars lost in two years to justify higher rates. He notes 1907 to 1909 gross rail revenues fell by nearly 95 million, while maintenance, labor, and interest costs rose, arguing bankruptcy risk if rates are not advanced.
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Chicago
Slason Thompson
Railway News Bureau
Hannibal
Brakeman Killed Inspecting Brakeman on Bridge
Rock Springs Wyoming June 4. M Hardwick Union Pacific brakeman was instantly killed on duty between Patrie and Black Buttes after being knocked from a train. He reportedly leaned over to inspect a hot box when the train entered a bridge and his head struck the railing. The coroner took charge of the body.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Ballinger suspends witness Horace T. Jones
In Portland on June 4 Horace T. Jones was indefinitely suspended from the general land office after sending his resignation toward Washington He had testified against Ballinger in the Glavis charges as a witness against the secretary Ballinger acted by order of the secretary to suspend Jones from service
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Portland
Ore
General Land Office
Washington
Horace T. Jones
Ballinger
Jones
Glavis
Notre Dame Wins Great College Track Meet
Notre Dame captured the intercollegiate conference athletic association annual track and field meet with 29 points in Urbana. Sixteen colleges participated making it one of the greatest contests in the event's history.
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Urbana, Jr
Notre Dame
Nicaragua Leader Warned To Grant Fair Treatment
Washington dispatches report President Madriz must show discretion or face U S response after threatening to try American William Putnam by court martial for actions at Bluefields. Putnam was captured wounded during the harbor clash and alleged to have operated mine mechanisms. Reports from Bluefields note insurgent forces under General Mena defeated government troops at Raha, with Chamorro reinforcing Rama and Chavatria ordered to surrender or fight.
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Washington, D. C
Madrid
Nicaragua
Zelaya
United States
State Department
William Putnam
Bluefield Bluff
Madriz
Pittman
Gracé
Cannon
San Juan del Sur
William D. Pitthim
Bluefields
Putnam
Boston
Mena
Raha
Chargarria
Chamorro
Rama
Chavatria
Meng
Aerial Navy Prospects Include Wireless Scouts
Charles K. Hamilton predicts a future where naval air power includes wireless equipped aerial scouts and armed planes. He notes progress on wire guided biplanes and cites entries in New York World races, with aviators like Seymour, Mars, Byfield, Curtin and the Wrights anticipated to compete in high stakes events.
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New York
Jang
Navy
New York World
Hiowelf
N. M. Beaudette
Cabbey
Sheaid
Darius Green
Charley
Joe Seymour
Fants Hamilton
J. C. Mars
Cap
Thomas Bylwin
Glenn Curtin
Wright Brothers
Seymour
Lang
Charles K. Hamilton
Hamilton
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