Meat Probe Sparks Star Chamber Session Claims
James Harris former government meat inspector described a star chamber session during Secretary Wilson Hs investigation into Harms resignation. He said open hearing was demanded and that letters from other inspectors corroborate his charges and would fuel a broader inquiry.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
James Harris
St. Louis
Bureau of Animal Industry
Wilson
Harms
Star-Chamber
Melvin
Russian Notable Dies in Petersburg and Abroad
Frederick W DeMartens, longtime professor of international law at the University of St. Petersburg, died at Valk station while en route to Livonia. He served as privy councilor, foreign affairs council member since 1882, and was a member of the permanent court of arbitration at The Hague. He acted as Russian delegate at Portsmouth in 1905, plenipotentiary at Geneva 1906, and second Russian state at The Hague peace conference in 1907.
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ST. Petersburg
Frederick W DeMartens
University of St. Petersburg
Livonia
Valk
Frederick de Martens
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
Senate tariff bill drift delays final vote in Washington
Washington June 20 The senate made progress on the tariff bill but final passage remains uncertain with many paragraphs and revenue provisions still undecided The likely House return by July 1 is now seen as remote The next topics include the wood pulp duty and a range of schedules affecting hides lumber pig iron tobacco and leather prices and duties on coal and other goods are also under review
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Washington
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Taft
Character and Ability Standard for Ministers
Dr Charles F Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist urged abolishing cross examination of creeds in ordaining Protestant clergy and replacing it with ministerial eligibility based on ability and character He cited cases at Chicago University and New York presbytery where candidates doubted biblical creeds amid unorthodox writings and miracles. He also voiced support for John D Rockefeller as a founder figure.
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New York
Charles F. Aked
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller
Aked
George Burnham Foster
Chicago University
Baptist Council
Man Who Made Sugar Trust Pay Millions
George H. Earle Jr of Philadelphia led the government cases against the sugar trust, forcing the corporation to repay about $2,000,000 to the treasury. He now serves as president of the Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
George H. Earle, Jr
Sugar Trust
Treasury
Real Estate Trust Company of
Floods Ruin Panama Crops After Week of Heavy Rains
Heavy rains across the isthmus cause widespread flood damage to crops. The Chagres river overflows its banks but the canal remains undamaged.
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Panama
Chagres
Senators Dine With President on Tariff Settlement
President Taft dined with Republican senate finance committee members and Senator Root to discuss a proposed tax on corporate earnings. A draft amendment will be prepared for Senator Aldrich, likely taxing earnings above 5000 dollars yearly, with details to be finalized after further talks with Knox and Wickersham.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Finance Committee
Root
Knox
Wickersham
New York
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Congress
White House
Opening Exercises of the Turnfest at Fair Grounds
More than 25 000 spectators gathered at the Carthage Fair grounds for the second day of the 30th Bundes Turnfest. German societies paraded with the United Singers leading as crowds crowded stands and carriages. Students performed calisthenics, parallel bars, wand drills, gymnastic dancing and prize awards under district and school supervision.
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Fair Grounds
United Singers
Earthquake Strikes Iaed on Tenerife Canary Islands
A sharp earth shock and aftershocks hit Iaed on the west coast of Tenerife. City hall barracks and several houses were demolished forcing residents to flee to fields. No casualties reported.
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Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Iaed
Senator Dick Opposes Free Hides Plan Stands for 15 Percent Tariff
In a letter dated June 20 Senator Dick, responding to Ohio inquiries, declares support for a 15 percent tariff on hides. He describes himself as a protectionist and praises the American protective system. He opposes free hides fearing retaliatory threats to U.S. shoe and leather industries and warns of farmer and cattle raiser campaigns for free leather products.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
Cincinnati
Henry Clay
Yellow Cord Death Penalty for Chinaman
A dramatic revival of the yellow cord execution is reported in Peking. Yuan Shih Kai, once viceroy and key organizer of the modern Chinese army, is said to have been ordered to commit suicide within two months, after five messengers delivered the cord.
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Commercial Tribune
Peking
China
Li Hung Chang
Yuan Shih Kai
Yuan
Prince Ching
Father Identifies Body in Murder Case
The mutilated body of Elsie Sigel is identified by her father Paul Sigel at the morgue in New York. He confirms the victim is his daughter after examination of teeth and hands, as police pursue the mystery of her death.
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New York
Elsie Sigel
Potters’ Field
Paul Sigel
Franz Sigel
Reginald
Mabel Sigel
Elsie
Columbia University
Black Hand Arrests Sweep Across Cities In June
Reports show Inspectors Oldfield and Owen arresting suspects in Marion and Bellefontaine with others held or released. A dismembered torso marked Black Hand is found in New York. Across towns from Johnstown to Monterey dozens of suspects are rounded up as authorities pursue the conspiracy.
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Marion
Oldfield
Owen
Bellefontaine
Cleveland
Monterey
Mexico
Fairmont
W. Va
Inspector Oldfield
Black Hand arrests expand across Ohio and Pennsylvania
Oraiza Rumfola and Pettino Galbo, linked to the Black Hand network, were arrested in Pittsburg and Meadville after papers found in Lima and Marion implicated them. Inspectors Oldfield Hutches and Pits say fifteen suspects connected to Ohio and Pennsylvania societies are in custody as leaders are sought.
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Commercial Tribune
Pmtisburg
Oraiza Rumiola
Pittsburg
Pettino Galboy
Meadville
Post Office
J. F
Ldfield
E. F. Hutches
George Pits
George Pate
Galbo
Cleveland
Oldfield
Hutches
Lima
Rumiola
Rumfola
Lindsay
Ohio
Senora Valez Cuban Beauty Attracts Attention In Washington
In Washington June 20 the wife of Senor Valez Cuban minister to the U S has drawn notice for her beauty and the interesting family that accompanies her. Her presence in the capital only weeks old has created talk among locals and diplomats alike.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Senor Valez
Was
Wedding Reveals Pretty Romance And Guardian Bond
Mrs Blanchard G Blair attended the wedding of Ava L Bundy widow of ex U S District Attorney Bundy to H H Henning of Athens Ohio a prominent businessman and Ohio University treasurer In a tale of courtship sparked by Bundys death and the care for his son Sanford Henning became guardian to the widow and boy after the marriage.
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Blanchard G. Blair
Dennison Hotel
Ava L. Bundy
United States District Attorney
Bundy
H H. Henning
Athens
Ohio University
Henning
Colonel Bundy
Sanford
Guiseppe Galbo and Orazio Rumiola in Banana Society Bust
Inspector Hossford identifies Galbo of Meadville and Rumiola of Pittsburgh as key members of the Society of the Banana. Galbo is described as the letter writer for the organization, with threatened targets named in correspondence. The report notes the arrests occurred overnight and promises continuation on Page 4.
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Guiseppe Galbo
Meadville
Orazio Rumiola
Pittsburg
Society of the Banana
Black Hand
Inspector Hossford
Galbo
Wallingfords' New Boy Named for Mr. Longworth
Friends of Congressman Nicholas Longworth celebrate the arrival of a new nephew named for him. The boy was born in Cincinnati and is the child of Mrs. B. C. Wallingford, sister of Mr. Longworth, who resides at 2414 Grandin road. The parents and baby are reported doing nicely. The news was relayed to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Longworth at their Price Croasing summer home in Massachusetts.
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Nicholas Longworth
Lst
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Cincinnati
Stork
B. C. Wallingford
Longworth
Grandin Road
Nick Longworth
Price Croasing
Mass
Boarder Killed Wife Wounds Wife and Self in Steelton Ohio
In Steubenville Ohio Meler Osman shot and killed boarder Mike Demick and wounded his wife before shooting at himself. A neighbor dispute led Osman to retrieve a shotgun. He fired at Demick in the chest and hit Mrs. Osman in the back. A policeman halted a second suicide attempt.
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Demick
Osman
Doctor commits suicide amid fear of artery disease
ST. LOUIS June 20 Dr Justin Steer a Washington University medical faculty member killed himself with prussic acid believing he suffered unendurable pains from an arterial disease He left a note diagnosing his ailment The family physician oe
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ST. Louis, Mo
Justin Steer
Medical Department
Washington University
Calhoun Faces New Trial After Jury Deadlock
In San Francisco the jury in Patrick Calhoun's bribery case could not reach a verdict. Ten jurors favored acquittal while two wanted a conviction, ending the trial after five ballots. Judge Lawlor discharged the panel and urged legislative changes to court procedures. Calhoun vowed to press new charges and accused officials of corruption.
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San Francisco
Iun
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Magnete
Patrick Henry
Priv Liege
Lawlor
Fatal wrecks on two trolley roads collide in South Carolina
At Breascale crossing nine miles east of Anderson South Carolina an Angerson Traction Interurban car hit an automobile at noon. One dead James H. Cobb Belton Cotton Mills superintendent. Fatal injuries to Rev. D D Richardson and several others. four occupants ejected. Inquest verdict: accident unavoidable.
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Andberson
S C
Angerson Traction Company
Breascale’s Crossing
Here
James H. Cobb
Belton Cotton Mills
Belton
Bouth Bend
Ind
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend
Porter County
H. A. Wallace
George A. Reed
Michigan City
Ray F. Mer
Aerial Honeymoon Flight Ends Smoothly Near Towns
Mr and Mrs Roger Noblé Burnham completed their aerial honeymoon voyage with a calm landing about a mile from a Pittsfield center at 430 am after an ascent that began earlier. The flight was described as pleasant and uneventful by observers.
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John D. Rockefeller Church
Isthmus
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Carthage
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Carl Ziegler
Calisthenics
F. L
Renter and
R. T. Barnes
Walnut Hills High
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Mount Adams
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Guil
Ford Schools
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Hughes High School
E. A. Poos
Sixth District School
Robert Nohr
Ster
W. H
Taube
Fountain Square
Cises
GOOQ
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Free Hides
State of
Sleutho Ohadow
Celestials
Vancouver
Harburger
Sigel
Bronx
Todd
Leon Ling
Eisie
Captain Carey
Mer EI A
Ila
MI Ororororororororomo
New York Police
Columbus
Black Handers
Johnstown, Pa
Jumbus
Bellefon
Meadville, Pa
Galboa Tool
Senora Valez
Senora Val
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Mother
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Tella
Wallingfords
Sttork
Boarder
Steubenville
Despoiler
Calhoun
Frisco
South Carolina
Indiana
Roger Noble Burnham
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