Miles Suspected of Aiding Democrats in Philippine Debate
Washington dispatch reports ongoing suspicion that General Miles, commander of the army, supplied information aiding Democrats in Philippine debate. War Department investigations trace papers from Manila through four bureaus, with officials denying direct Miles involvement. Hanna shifts toward Panama route, predicting Senate split and a likely compromise.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Beveridge
Miles
Army
Culberson
Senate
L. T. Arnold
War Department
General Miles
Department
United States Senate
Daft Old Man Parades With Shotgun Menace near Kanawha Village
In Kanawha village near Parkersburg West Virginia Irvan Hopper a Civil War veteran kept the community in fear for two days and a night as he paraded with a loaded shotgun relatives trapped him briefly then he fled and was arrested for lunacy awaiting examination.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kanawha
Here
Irvan Hopper
Hopper
Herbert Succeeds Lord Pauncefote as British Ambassador
London reports Hon. Michael Herbert, secretary at the British Embassy in Paris, named ambassador to the United States to replace the late Lord Pauncefote. The appointment, approved by the King, pleases Foreign Office officials who foresee success in Washington. Herbert is linked to Cornelius Vanderbilt through marriage and is a Roman Catholic. he has previously served as Charge d Affaires in Washington.
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London
Michael Herbert
Paris
Great Britain
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Foreign Office
Herbert
Washington
Roosevelt
Commercial Tribune
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Leila Wilson
Richard T. Wilson
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Ogden Goelet
Orme Wilson
Caroline Astor
Astor
Three Oe
Lady Herbert
Murchison
Sir Julian Pauncefote
British 10 Form New Ship Line
The Shipping Gazette reports Cunard Line plans an all British owned fast Atlantic service. J P Morgan has no involvement in the proposed scheme and Liverpool business leaders back Cunard’s independent move seeking government support for merchant marine welfare.
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London
The
Shipping Gazette
J. P. Morgan
Cunard Line
Morgan
Liverpool
Combine
Relinquishes Claim to William Rice Estate
In Houston on June 4 a partial compromise settled disputes between H B Rice administrator of W M Rice estate and G T Holt administrator of Mrs Rice estate. Holt relinquishes all claim to W M Rice estate for $53 000 in each instrument. Some heirs under Mrs Rice will not be covered by the settlement.
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William Rice
Houston, Tex
H. B. Rice
W. M. Rice
Albert T. Patrick
G. T. Holt
Hobson to Run for Alabama Senate Seat
A Greensboro report states Captain Richmond P. Hobson of the U S Navy will return to Montgomery and seek election to the Alabama Senate from the local district at the next election.
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Montgomery
Ala
Advertiser
Greensboro
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama Senate
Roosevelt weighs board of trade proposal on anthracite strike
President Roosevelt eyed a New York Board of Trade and Transportation plan to appoint a commissioner to investigate the anthracite strike and seek arbitration between miners and operators. The move follows reports that more men quit work while coal firms fill strikers’ positions. Senator Hanna was quoted as unaware of the board’s action, though officials hint he may be asked to lead the task if a commissioner is named.
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New York Board
New York Board of Trade
Roosevelt
New York
Weil
Schwarzchila & Sulzberger Company
Chicago
More Men Quit Work as Coal Strike Spreads
Miners Union calls keep engineers firemen and pumpmen from duty in Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns. Susquehanna Coal Company No. 5 at Nanticoke halts engines jeopardizing borough water supply while some mines fill with water and crowds gather at collieries. President Mitchell reports progress and fewer arrests, with a police comment noting improved order amid the strike.
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Wilkesbarre
Miners’ Union
Coal Company
Susquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Wyoming Valley
Mitchell
Scranton
Frank P. Sargent
Pretty Ponies in Our Boys and Girls Next Sunday
A forthcoming piece in Our Boys and Girls previews ponies with a notice that Next Sunday's Commercial Tribune will feature the article. The item hints at boy and girl interest in ponies and teases the future feature.
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Commercial Tribune
Gratitude of Margaret's Mother in Post Events
The article recounts how Margaret Taylor's mother, exhausted yet grateful, wrote a brief letter to the Commercial Tribune publisher detailing the day's events and expressing thanks for the kindness shown. Her unsolicited note, sent after a long day, represents a touching public testament to support received.
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Taylor Case
Margaret
New York
THE
Commercial Tribune
Margaret Taylor
Beef Trust Blocked In New York By Wide In Junction
Albany reports a sweeping injunction halting price fixing credits blacklists and wage actions by beef packing firms in New York State. Justice Chester issued the order under the Donnelly Cantor law with swift service on Albany and Troy firm representatives. Officials in New York and Chicago stated the injunction affects pricing only as contracts and schedules come under scrutiny.
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Commercial’ Tribune
Albany
N. Y
Davies
Beef Trust
Alders Chester
Jacob A. Cantor
Thos. F. Donnelly
New York City
Troy
Justice Landon
Bruno Brudosky
Schwarsschild & Sulsberger
John R. Rudd
Henry Avery
Nelson -Morris &Co
Bartley F. Quinian
Armour & Co
Chas. la Fountaine
Hammond & Co
Robert Guthman
Swift & Co
New York
Brooklyn
Daniel W. Meredith
Justice Chester
Supreme Court
Thousands of Hazleton miners begin march toward Philadelphia
One thousand men start from McAdoo for a staged march to Philadelphia. Two nonunion men are captured by strikers as the group passes Silverbrook and moves toward Tamaqua under a Panther Creek Valley delegation.
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Hazleton
McAdoo
Philadelphia
Silverbrook
Here
Tamaqua
Panther Creek Valley
Bench warrant issued for former City Register Henry Besch
A bench warrant for Henry Besch, former City Register, was issued this afternoon by the grand jury on charges of misconduct in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Henry Besch
City Register
Strikers and Police Clash in Chicago Beef Wagon War
In Chicago on June 4 a violent clash erupted as 36 wagons guarded by police returned from stock yards to deliver supplies. Rioters attacked, injuring dozens while police fired shots to restore order. A lengthy strike settlement talks followed, with multiple packing houses involved.
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Chicago
Union
George June
Anglo-American Packing Company
Swift & Co
Schwarschild & Sulzberger
Arsmour & Co
Nelson, Morris & Co
Libby, McNeil
St. Charles
Thirty-fifth Street
Grand Boulevard
Stanton Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Madison Street
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Otto Carmichael
Ordnance Bureau
Ft. Riley
Kan
Sanger
Arnold
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Judge Advocate General
Secretary of War
Corbin
Davis
Parker West
Senator Culberson
West
Joseph I. Brittain
Columbiana County
Kiel
Germany
Hagan
Nantes
France
McKinley
Benjamin H. Ridgely
Kentucky
Ross £. Holaday
Clinton County
Santiago
Cuba
Foraker
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragua
Capitol
Governor van Sant
U. S
Vanderbilt
British 10
NEW Ship Line
Cunard
W. T. Holt
Hobson
New York Board of Trade and Transpor
Civic Federation
N.Y
Chester
Accuse City Register
Taylors
Normandie
Taylor
Eshelby
Edward
Everett House
South Ferry
Jersey City
B. & O. Limited
Cincinnati
Chica
Sixteenth Street
Michigan Avenue
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Teamsters
Frederick W. Job
State Board of Arbitration
State Street
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