Insurgents in Keystone State Lose in Primary Races
Philadelphia dispatch reports Pennsylvania primary results with contests across all parties. Voters chose a full 32 member U S House delegation, 25 state senators, and a new 27 member House, plus delegates to party state conventions, with mixed outcomes and several anti Cannon candidates winning in key districts.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Nomi
Congress
State Senate
House of Representatives
Lieu
Overnor
Kennedy Attacks Insurgents and Publishers Alliances
Youngstown June 4 There is a vehement speech by Congressman Kennedy at the Republican convention attacking insurgents and the Newspaper Publishers Association of America He claims free wood pulp lobbying by publishers is the strongest organized interest threatening legislative influence and warns the party against yielding to it He cites distrust of policy and questions who officially represents the party’s platform.
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Kennedy
Youngstown
Associated Press
Fon of America
Ohio
Washington
Twenty
Lal
Repub
Cpub Party
Mins
la Follette
Dolliver
Iowa
Wisconsin
Herman Ridder
Pin
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Kings George and Victor Emmanuel Discuss Crete
In Rome on June 4, Associated Press reports King George of Greece arrived to confer with King Victor Emmanuel about Crete. The Greek monarch urged Italy, as a protecting power, to aid in realizing Crete’s nationalist goals, saying the island’s ambition is shared by the entire race.
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Rome
Associated Press
Greece
Osmretto
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Crete
Mrs Doxey Arrested on The Charge of Bigamy
Mrs Dera E. Doxey, recently acquitted of murder, was arrested early today in Clayton Missouri on a Clayton county warrant charging bigamy. She was awakened by a constable and taken to Clayton with her sister Mrs D M Maple, per state charges.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
Dera E. Doxey
William J. Erder
5. Louis County
Doxey
Clayton, Mo
D. M. Marple
Clayton
Doxeyer
Class Poet of Ohio Northern University
Miss Coymer served as poet of the graduating class at Ohio Northern University. The commencement address was delivered by President Taft on Friday.
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Ohio Northern University
Mark Slater Sick in Prison Hospital
Mark Slater was taken to the penitentiary hospital tonight suffering from a nervous breakdown complicated by an aggravated attack of rheumatism. Prison officials say he is very sick.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Mark Slater
Penitentiary Hospital
Beardstown man admits funding defeat of fish bill
State's Attorney Burke reports F J Traut admitted receiving funds from John Dixon of Peoria to help defeat the fish license bill. Traut said he sat beside Representative Foster when the measure died. Lemm and Dixon backed the trail of about 1200 dollars. the grand jury will continue hearings to determine the fund's final disposition and whether it passed to a legislator.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Beardstown
Ill
Burke
F. J. Traut
John Dixon
Peoria
Foster
Grand Jury
Joan Dixon
Henry Lemm
Traut
Lemm
Dixon
Sangamon County
Fishman
St. Nicholas Hotel
Legslative Jackpot Big Tied to Fish Dealings and Bills
Springfield reports reveal John Dixon of Peoria and Henry Lemm of Pekin testified before the county grand jury about a fish bill jackpot with Dixon saying he collected funds. Officials note larger sums linked to various bills including a local option bill and a business corporation tax measure. Alleged pots include 100000 for local option, 35000 for the tax bill, and 50000 for lake front land transfers to Chicago concerns.
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Springfield
Ill
Associated Press
John Dixon
Peoria
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Lemm
Dixon
Burke
Beckemeyer
Lake Front
Chicago
Mail Tube Bill May Be Pushed Through Congress
Pressure has been brought to the postoffice committee of the house to secure passage of the Goebel pneumatic mail tube bill by the end of the session. The measure authorizes the post office department to contract for a mail tube system in Cincinnati by a Chicago firm, aiming to expand to major American cities.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Postoffice Committee
House
Post Office Department
Cincinnati
Chicago
Constaute
Loyalty to Bryan May Be on Wane in Ohio
A Washington dispatch reports Ohio Democrats favor Governor Harmon over William J. Bryan for the upcoming senator nomination. The piece notes unity among Ohio Republicans and divides within the Democratic ranks, with Bryan opposition from some delegates and possible Wall Street backing for Harmon.
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Bryan
Washington
Harmon
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Congress
Harmon-Bryan
Buckeye
William E. Tourelle
Wall Street
Ingalls
Ge Ghal
T Melville J.ingalls
House
Indiana
Beveridge
Hoosier
Mothers Movement Highlight Leaders Across States
Prominent in the Mothers Movement Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia heads the National Congress of Mothers while Mrs. George Brill leads in Illinois. The movement now spans 33 states with 18 national departments including education child hygiene and legislation. The 1911 Washington International Congress is planned as Roosevelt and Education Commissioner Elmer Brown participate. Denver hosts a reception with prominent deans and leaders attending.
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Thibattens Congress of
Denver
Col
International Congress of Mothers
Washington
National Congress of Mothers
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Congress
Elmer
Brown
United States
Education
Newell
Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Shafroth
Helen Grenfell
Judge Giffen Renominated by Republicans in Beckett’s Half
In Hamilton Ohio on June 4 the First judicial district Republican convention nominated Judge William S. Giffen for circuit judge by acclamation. The Hamilton county delegation arrived in two special coaches, every man wearing a carnation. Mayor Abe Rothwell bought the local florist’s stock to decorate the delegates and opened the convention.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
First Judicial District
Beckett's
William S. Giffen
Hamilton County
Abe Rothwell
Rothwell
Triple Alliance in the Senate aimed at rivers and harbors bill
In Washington on June 4 the three senators Bailey Beveridge and Burton say they have enough votes to send the rivers and harbors bill conference report back. Bailey seeks a $200000 Senate amendment for the Beaumont Neches canal. Burton calls for extending the life of the national waterways commission to March 4 1913. Beveridge hopes Fort Wayne canal memory remains.
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Can
Burley Tobacco Crop Threatened by Cold Weather
Central and Northern Kentucky face a shrinking Burley crop due to cold conditions. Only about 10 percent of plants have been set, many turning yellow or stunted, with growers unsure if June 15 starts will yield a harvest before fall frosts. Some farmers eye switching to corn if rain and warmth do not come within ten days.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Kentucky
Franklin Couneee
Senate railroad bill gains majority support in house talks
Washington dispatch reports that insurgent Lenroot of Wisconsin cites the Senate railroad bill as preferable to House amendments and notes support from LaFollette Cummins Dolliver and allied leaders. Mann of Illinois contests the plan but concedes a conference move and possible adjournment within three weeks.
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Aldrich
Elkins
Payne
Townsend
House
Manuel Illinois
Senate
Congress
Crane
Cannon
Representative Mann
Illinois
Mann
Eater
Ince
Roosevelt's Son Secures License To Wed
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his fiancée Edith Butler Alexander appeared at city hall to apply for a marriage license to wed on June 20. Roosevelt stated he is 22 and a manufacturer living in Oyster Bay. Alexander is 21 and resident of New York City.
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New York
Jame
Associated Press
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Edith Butler Alexander
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Alexander
Eight Hour Day Lose in Sundry Civil Bill Debate
In Washington on June 4 the House failed to amend the sundry civil bill to apply the eight hour workday to all government contracts. Representative Kendall offered the amendment, defeated by voice vote, and a motion to overrule the chair was also rejected 99 to 61. Kendall then proposed a second amendment tying funding to the eight hour law, which was likewise rejected. The House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill and adjourned.
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House
Washington
Associated Press
Kendall
Iowa
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Mann
Islinhois
Methodist Missionaries Drown in Gulf of Cambay
Miss Mary E. Williams of Philadelphia and Howard Francis bishop of Ames Iowa were missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal church. They were drowned while sea bathing in the Gulf of Cambay at Bulwar north of Bombay.
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Bombay
Associated Press
Mary E. Williams
Philadelphia
Howard Francis
Ames
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gulf of Cambay
Bulwar
Three Family Victims of Fast Train Crash
A Big Four southbound passenger train struck a market wagon at the Findlay street grade crossing in Dayton early today. Three people were killed instantly: H. E. Combs a farmer from near Tippecanoe City and his two children a daughter about 17 and a son about 15.
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Dayton
EN Orue
Findlay Street
H. E. Combs
Tlapecanoe City
Tafts Sail for Summer Abroad
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati brother of President Taft sailed for Europe on the Amerika with Mrs. Taft and daughter Louisa. They plan to stay until October with time in Spain and he dismissed politics stating he is not a Senate candidate and that Republicans will win the coming election.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Charrles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Taft
Europe
Amerika
United States Demands Fair Treatment for Putnam Case
The state department acted promptly regarding William P. Putnam an American engineer reportedly captured by Madriz forces while with the Estrada army A telegraph paraphrase to consulates in Managua Bluefields and Commander Gilmer of the Paducah requests inquiry and humane regular treatment If more proof were needed Madriz follows Zelaya and Pittham may meet a fate similar to Grace and Cannon last November.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
State Department
William P. Putnam
Madriz
Estrada Army
Managua
Bluefields
Gilmer
Paducah
San Juan del Bar
Estrada
Zelaya
Pittham
Grace
Cannon
Insurgents Defeat Chavarria near Rama in Nicaragua
Advices report General Mena's insurgent forces at Rama defeat and drive off General Chavarria's government troops after Madriz forces withdrew. Chamorro reinforced Rama with 400 men. a three hour engagement left Madriz troops demoralized and fleeing. Mena's forces reportedly surrounded and possibly captured Chavarria's army.
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Nicaragua
Associated Press
Mena
Rama
Chavarria
Madriz
Chamorro
General Mena
Recreo
Madrz
Lynch Wins Out In Printers Vote
Indianapolis June 4 The official count of ballots in the International Typographical Union officers election shows J M Lynch Syracuse N Y for President 22000 over W M Reilly Dallas 15883. G A Tracy San Francisco 20424 over C HL Govan New York 16352. J Wimoe Minneapolis 23168 over R C Albrook Denver 18600. Delegates to AFL include Morrison Chicago Hayes Cleveland Stevenson Toronto McCullough Omaha. Peacekapel Geneva Michael well Ottawa McKee New York Thomas seebachers Colorado Springs. Home G P Nichols Baltimore Md.
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Associated Press_ Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
J. M. Lynch
Syracuse
N. Y
W. M. Reilly
Dallas
Tex
G. A. Tracy
San Francisco
C. HL Govan
New York
J. Wi Moe
Minneapolis
R. C
Albrook
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Chicago
Max S. Hayes
Cleveland
Hugh «Stevenson
Toronto
W. McCullough
Omeha
Peacekapel
Geneva
Michael ‘Well
Ottawe
Ada
McKee
Thomas Seebachers
Colorado ‘Springs
Union Printers
G. P
China and Japan Clash Over Pechili Gulf Fishing Dispute
In a June report from Victoria, authorities say China and Japan have dispatched war vessels to the gulf of Pechili amid a dispute over control of fishing rights. The clash signals rising tensions as both nations assert claims in the area.
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China
Japan
Pechili
Victoria
B. C
Associated Press
Gulf of Pechili
Gulf
Sigmpreve
Taft Declares Socialism A Grave National Issue
President Taft in Jackson Mich denounces socialism as the great problem facing Americans and says the Republican party must show skill and effectiveness in solving it. He warns against government by groups and urges party unity to govern and reform private property abuses.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Jackson, Mich
Taft
Republican Party
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Canada
Jackson
Michigan’ Tral
Detroit
Buffalo
White House
Kelley Park
Republcan
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Reuben O. Moon
W. W. Foulkrod
G. D. McCreary
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Arthur L. Bates
Robert Brown
J. L. Langham
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Edward B. Leiberich
William A. Hayes
William C. Mitchell
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Mothers’ Movement
Fredrick Schoff
Sident National Congress
George Brill
Frank Hill
Tacoma
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