Three Railroads Plan World Class Coal Pier at Hampton Roads
The Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western and the Virginian railroads plan a $2.5 million coal loading complex at Hampton Roads Virginia. They will build docks and yards to handle European and Panama Canal trade traffic, with agencies in major European cities and on the U S West Coast. The project aims to tapping West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky coal for global markets, giving C and O a direct outlet for vast deposits.
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Cincinnati business men laud Taft on reciprocity stance
Cincinnati leaders hail President Taft for backing the Canadian reciprocity bill, arguing it benefits both nations in commerce science and arts. They praise his resolve despite political risk and urge support across the American public noting coal and lumber trade gains and future North American integration.
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South Dakota
Taft Plays Shrewd Game In High Politics
May 13 report from Washington notes Henry L. Stimson’s appointment as secretary of war signals a Taft plan to separate progressives from radicals. Insurgents fear the move will isolate La Follette and curb anti Taft opposition while hints persist that Stimson may move to attorney general, replacing Wickersham.
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Taft Chats With Stimson at Masons Banquet
President Taft, guest at the 160th anniversary banquet of St. John’s lodge of Masons in Newark New Jersey, is reported to have a chat with the new member Stimson during the event.
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N. J
Taft
St. John’s Lodge of Masons
Legislature May Remain In Session After May 31
Commercial Tribune Bureau reports Ohio lawmakers debated extending session beyond May 31 to finish pending bills. Key items include 1911 and 1912 general appropriations, Gebhardt canal, Hollinger and Edwards tax bills, and tax valuation changes under the Willis law. Senate action on the Hollinger bill scheduled next Wednesday.
Bowler Case Report Opens Rare Scandal
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune in Boston reports master James D. Colt finds in the suit by Angelina M. Stevens against George P. Bowler that Bowler forged and misused funds from Stevens and Reynolds totaling about 175000. The master details deceit, extravagant dissipation, and a 1907 Concord reformatory sentence for forgery.
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Wife charged in Paducah poisoning case
In Paducah Kentucky on May 13 1930 police arrested Mrs Edward Griffith after her husband a noted Southwestern Kentucky merchant died April 29. Dying words whispered to his father said she poisoned him. Coroner verdict cites strychnine in brandy. Arraignment set for next Wednesday.
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Edward Griffith
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Kentucky
Ohio bribery probe opens with subpoenas for newspaper sources
Subpoenas for witnesses were prepared by a senate bribery probe sub committee in Columbus Ohio and will be served Monday morning. The first hearing is expected Monday night and may be open to the public as reporters face potential star chamber criticism. Attorney General Hogan will represent the state in the Nye trial Wednesday. The Franklin county grand jury continues probing legislative corruption with several bills pending and rumors of a confession or perjury charges surrounding key figures.
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Uncle Sam Receives $100 305 Judgment
New Orleans May 13 Uncle Sam’s till was enriched by 100 305 dollars from a judgment against a stone sand and gravel company and a New York surety company. The 1904 suit arose from the land company failing to meet contract specifications with the United States. Payment by check was made today.
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Uncle Sam
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Stone, Sand and Gravel Company
New York
Harringtons Die After Shared Poison Dose by Chenango River
In Binghamton on May 13, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Harrington ended their lives together by sharing a vial of poison. They had told friends where their bodies would be found and were found dead in a clump of trees along the Chenango river. He was a newspaper man said to be in poor health and finances.
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Frank M. Harrington
Chenango River
Belgian soldiers drown in river capsizing disaster
A storm on the Lualaba river near Lokandu in Belgian Kongo capsized two barges carrying Belgian soldiers. Thirty soldiers perished in the accident reported from Antwerp on May 13.
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Lualaba
Lokandu
Auto Races Draw Big Latonia Crowd with Surprises
A large crowd watched Latonia park auto races amid surprises and fashion. Several favored drivers underperformed while others rose from obscurity. The meet ran smoothly until a multi-car crash halted the final race. officials canceled it and resumed today.
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Latonia Park
Lowrie
Herbert F. Fulton
Troops Patrol Highways of Mexico City Amid Revolt
Mexican capital guards patrol outskirts to deter rebel attack while police enforce closing saloons. Rebels encamped near Mountain Ajasco, students urged to join defense roster as political strife widens and Orozco and Madero clash at Juarez.
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Department of War
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San Angel
Ajasco
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Mexico's Madero gains firm grip after capital clash
May 13 in Juarez Mexico provisional President Francisco I Madero Jr survives a day of military political strife as Orozco orders arrest of the rebel leader. General Navarro is spirited to El Paso. A plot is suspected while Madero faces down armed rioters and appeals to loyal troops.
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