Oklahoma and Indian Territory Inch Toward Statehood
President signs enabling act for Oklahoma and Indian Territory to join as one state. Delegates will be elected this November to a constitutional convention, with the finished constitution to be voted on later. Oklahoma’s larger population promises five House seats and two Senators, shaping a new political balance in the Union.
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Commercial Tribune
Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Union
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Indiana
Matt Quay
Senate
House
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United States
Quay
Sisterhood
House of Representatives
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Delaware
Florida
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Maine
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New Hampshire
North Dakota
Greg Rhode Island
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Washington
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New York
Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Great Western
Angell Urges Honesty at Michigan Graduation
University of Michigan president James B Angell in his bachelor laureate address to the 1906 graduates deplored dishonesty in high places and urged the class to uphold pure lofty duties despite others advancing by unscrupulous policy toward wealth or success.
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Commercial Tribune
Ann Arbor
Mich
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Angell
Plating Urges Catalpa Trees to Avert Forest Danger
Arboriculturists urge propagation of Catalpa speciosa to rebuild forests and counter flood risk. John P. Brown’s Practical Arboriculture argues trees restore soil moisture, prevent erosion, and support waterways. The piece notes rail interests backing reforestation and the widespread spread of catalpa across the U S and beyond.
Athletics Destroying Health of Americans
New York report by Dr. Robert Coughlin links athletics to shortened lives and rising disease. Of 128 athlete deaths in the last year, 50 died of disease and 78 of accidents with football and baseball leading causes. He urges moderate exercise to improve health and cites widespread weak hearts among athletes.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Robert Coughlin
Brooklyn
Bright
Coughlin
Postoffice dispatches show limited mail loss after disaster
Washington reports from San Francisco detail that mail volume remained near normal after the disaster. On May 24 the city post office processed mail close to peak levels while second class mail fell only about twenty percent. 240 employees lost homes, with one carrier dead and another missing. The San Francisco postmaster commends several workers and calls Treasury custodians to attention.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Cortelyou
San Francisco
Postoffice
Suhurz Memorial Plans Completed
A New York committee of 100 citizens formed to establish a National memorial for the late Carl Schurz. Choate chairs. Gustave Schwab is vice chair. Isaac Seligman treasurer. George McAneeny secretary. A bronze memorial will be funded with a public‑causes foundation. A memorial meeting is set for November 14 with Grover Cleveland among principal speakers.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Carl Schurz
Joseph H. Choate
Gustave H. Schwab
Isaac N. Seligman
George McAneeny
Schurz
Choate
Grover Cleveland
Baltimore Herald Suspended. Plant Sold to Two Newspapers
The Baltimore Herald ceased publication with today’s issue. The paper’s plant was purchased jointly by The Baltimore News and The Baltimore American, ending the Herald’s run.
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News and
American
Importation of Gems Reflects 1905 US Output Rise
The US Geological Survey notes 1905 precious stones output at 326 350 dollars with sapphire mines yielding 125 000 turquoises 65 000 and imports totaling 34 998 513 versus 26 008 813 in 1904. Diamonds dominate imports with rough stones at 10 281 111 and unset stones at 20 375 304.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States Geological Survey
United States
Trees for railroads and future forests as ties
The article notes catalpa and other trees for railroad ties, listing how catalpa has proven useful and how experiments show forests supplying ties in 25 to 30 years. It praises Mr Brown for his mission and argues that the book will aid farmers and landowners by showing profitable returns with modest labor.
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Mississippi
Ohio
Brown
Mr. Brown
Catalpa
Seed Leaf Sale At The Globe Warehouse
Fourteen cases of Spanish tobacco were offered in a Saturday cigar leaf sale at the Globe Warehouse. Prices ranged from 5 to 20 dollars, with multiple lots selling between 8.25 and 16.75 dollars and one lot at 20 dollars.
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Globe
Markets at Cincinnati Presses Wheat and Corn Higher
The Cincinnati market report shows Minneapolis cash wheat at 84 1 2 c, up from 83 1 2 c. Corn and oats rise with firm notes, rye softening. barley and flour mixed, hay stronger, whiskey and various grain movements listed with receipts and futures activity. Reported sales include Nos 2 white and yellow corn and multiple rye and hay lots with price ranges and arrivals.
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Minneapolis
Rye
Tim’y
Tim'y
Tim
Fruit and Vegetable Pricing Then and Now
A crowded price list shows apples, lemons, bananas, oranges, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, cabbage, beets, strawberries, and more with unit prices by box, bunch, crate, or bush. It includes meat, eggs, butter, fats, and general merchandise stalwarts, reflecting a full grocery market snapshot.
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D.s.mts
Messina
Palermo
California
Irwin Ballmann & Co Bankers and Brokers Ad
Irwin Ballmann and Co bankers and brokers invite bond collection without charge before June 30 1906. James D Platt is president and J F Kiefaber secretary. Offices at 328 330 332 Walnut St.
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James D. Platt
J. F. Kiefaber
Walnut St
Presidents to Testify Before Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear presidents of major railroads in Washington on Thursday June 17 regarding recent testimony on rebates and car distribution favoritism. Named executives include A J Cassatt of Pennsylvania Railroad Oscar G Murray of Baltimore and Ohio George W Stevens of Chesapeake and Ohio L E Johnson of Norfolk and Western and W H Newman of New York Central and Hudson River.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore & Ohio
George W. Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio
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Theo. Clauss
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