Taft Pushes Immediate Rail Rate Clause Aimed at Law
President Taft met with leaders from the New York Central Pennsylvania and Southern railways to push an amendment enabling immediate effectiveness of the Interstate Commerce Commission rate clause. If passed before July 1 no further agreement is needed. otherwise railroads will submit proposed rate increases to the commission. The House ordered a conference on the railroad bill amid a party split.
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Washington, Jane
Taft
Brown
New York Central
McCrea
Pennsylvania
Finley
Southern Railway
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Western Roads
Eastern, Central and Southern Railways
House
Tammany Tepresienta Hives
New York City
Commerce Commission
Hixedgee
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Bold thief robs New York patrolman at home
A thief breaks into Gadlia Krams's apartment in New York and steals $40 in pills, a gold watch and chain, Krams's service revolver, and ransacks the place. The intruder removes the police shield from the coat and leaves it on the table before heading to report the robbery.
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New York
Gadlia Krams
New York Department
Krams
Krain'éise
Dancing Ends Liff After Repayment Reprimand
In Reno on June 7 Lola Holland a 17 year old daughter of a hotel proprietor faced a reprimand after attending a dance. The incident ends with no further charges reported.
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Gil
Bor
Reno
Dante
Lola Holland
Gafelde
Fugitive Rich Man Dashes Into Town in Private Car
F. H. Moftatotwt, head of the Wreseed Steel Car Co, fled Pittaburg in his private car on Saturday. Detectives armed with warrants pursued, intending to arrest him for eluding councilmen. Hoffatat t, connected with the works, faced acceleration and a high tense chase as yards buzzed with activity.
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Vitteburg
Pittaburg
F. H. Moftatotwt
Wiela
Wreseed Steel Car Company
Hotfatott
New York
Orks
Terthoe County
William A. Inkley
Wille Hoffata T
Hofatott
AIK
Apheta
Perilous 10: Farm Dangers Reported In Dispatches
Rural reports from Pittsburg to neighboring states describe farm hazards. A farmer near Liberty, Ohio, injured by a enraged boar later died. a farmer near Tilden, Warren Wraxm, killed by a colt. Mrs. Jacob Abler in Greenville Pa. bitten by a horse grazing. Mrs. John W Johnson of Willowine Monroe county West Virginia trampled during turkey quarrel until rescued. multiple injuries and one death reflect dangers on farms.
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Pittsburg
L'ibon
Ohio
Poe
Dobbs
Warren Wraxm
Tilden
Greenville
Jacob Abler
John W. Johnson
Willow In
Monroe County
W. Va
Rare Cheyenne entertainment by Hyron’s troubadours gains praise
Cheyenne residents attended a late night program arranged by the Hike at a fashionable home. Hyron’s troubadours delivered an elegant musical show with solos and ensembles that impressed Cheyenne Society. The troupe introduced unusual instruments but the music was not of the highest order.
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RLES
Hyron
East Way Funeral Notices Return From Madison Wis
Mr and Mrs W H McCormick and Mr and Mrs Lowrey have returned from Madison Wisconsin where they attended the funeral of Mrs McCormick's sister.
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East
W. H. McCormick
Mrs. Lowrey
Madison
Wis
Mrs. McCormick
Wolter
Roosevelt Lectures at Oxford Earns Honorary Doctorate
Oxford conferred on Theodore Roosevelt the honorary Doctor of Civil Law at the Sheldonian Theatre. The ceremony joined with a noted reception as Roosevelt delivered a lecture on Biological Analogies in History though parts remained undelivered due to a voice failure. Lord Curzon praised Roosevelt as a "ruler of men" in introducing him.
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Oxford
Oxford Today
Theodore Rosevelt
Sheldonian Theater
Cen
Roosevelt
Lord Curzon
Tim
Omer
Augusta
Victoria
New York
Spanish War Vets Organizer Visits Cheyenne
Mrs Martindale of an organization for Spanish War veterans arrives in Cheyenne after a motor trip through Central City. She meets local residents and discusses forming a protective group and plans an early meeting.
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Martindale
Cheyenne
Central-J Vy
Spain
Will and Probate Case Involving Brooklyn Estate
A Brooklyn estate case centers on the will of B. Wield a gum manufacturer. The probate officials report the will valued at about 1 million dollars, with income allocated to a charitable society and a $300 bequest to a sister.
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WILL
MW New
Johnson camp shuffle as Flanagan named manager
Jack Johnson announces Tom Flanagan will help manage his affairs as boxing preparations unfold in San Francisco. Johnson completed twelve miles of road work despite weight constraints while a musical interlude replaced gym sessions. Inside reports touch on Eddie Graney and Jack Gleason amid talks of Jeff and Corbett’s bout delays and an outdoor ring plan.
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Burns
Ben Lomond
Jeff
Corbett
Jeffries
Navy enlistment hopeful drinks water to pass weight
Navy officials at Vansville Indiana report 26 year old John Hayes from Mount Vernon sought to enlist. He was underweight by one pound but drank four gallons of water to try to gain weight. he later proved he met the required weight and was accepted with no ill effects.
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NAVY
Vansville
Ind
John Hayes
Mount Vernon
Unit 1 States Navy
Terrific Italian earthquake devastates ten towns
Rome reports a catastrophic tremor the worst since 1908. Calitri and Canneto are ruined and many towns suffer widespread damage across Basilicata Campania and Apulia. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena travel to the zone as relief work begins and rail lines are damaged.
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Rome
Wick
Heggio
Messina
Italy
Calitri
Gulf of Macedonia
Adriatic
Bari
Hmmanuel
Helena
Easi
Basilicata
Campania
Calambri
Sicily
Apulia
Vatican
Signor
Fe Giufelli
Ettore Gecchii
Paolo Springardi
Ofanto
Bant Angelo de Lombardie
Congo
Conda
Potonga
Jeff
Clally
Can
Riocerero
Trinapolita
Etrieken
Vallata
Electric Trust Secures Two Wyoming Franchises
A seven million dollar merger of electric light and power companies in Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico is to be consummated here tomorrow. The Federal Light Traction Company of New York will take over the United States Light Traction Company of Denver. Wyoming franchises include Sheridan and Rawlins.
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Deter
Elect Light and Power Companies
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
I S
Federal Light & Traction Company of
New York
United States Light & Traction Company of
Denver
Sheridan
Rawlins
Alive and Well Mary McGonnigle Startles Family
A New York mix up ends with the revelation that the deceased Mary McGonigle was mistaken for the living one. The burial, insurance payout, and funeral costs were tied to the wrong woman, causing confusion among relatives and hospital staff. The actual Mary McGonigle remains alive, while the living sister confronts the mistaken identity.
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New York
Mary McGonigle
Mary MccGonigle
Edward
Fifth United States Infantry
Traction Company
Olster Sereaprer
Jonighe
Mary MacGonigle
Mary
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