Clash Over Alaska Graft and Bribery Alleged
In Washington the Judiciary Committee heard Alaska graft charges as Delegate Wickersham accused Attorney General Wickersham of shielding syndicate criminals. He cited H K Love and deputies, claimed $50 000 losses on coal contracts, and vowed to provide proof as lawmakers pressed for substantiation.
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Washington
Wickersham
House Committee On
Judiciary
Northwest
Alaska
Sterling
Department of Justice
United States
H. K. Love
Cunningham Coal Land
Bowers
Kodiak
Love
Board of Prisoners
D. H. Jarvis
Alaska Syndicate
J. H. Bullock
John J. Lesnor Company
Howland
Ohio
Attorney General's Department
Littleton
Mr. Littleton
Judiciary Committee
Admiral Togo Visits America Aboard Lusitania
London reports Admiral Togo sailed on the Lusitania as a guest of the American nation. The note mentions the Japanese military counsellor arriving unaccompanied.
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London
Togo
Admiral Togo to Visit Taft and Canadian Ports
Commander Taniguchi and Admiral Togo plan a multi port itinerary starting with President Taft in Washington. The voyage continues to Philadelphia Niagara Falls and across Canada before Victoria where the admiral sails for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniguchi
Decamp
Togo
Taft
Washington
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Canada
Victoria
Japan
Taft's Double to Be Guard at White House
Pat Thomas Morley a sergeant of the central police station famed for his striking resemblance to President Taft is expected to succeed the late Martin O'Brien as Mr Taft's personal guard at the White House. Guard O'Brien died July 28.
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Pittsburg
Pat Thomas Morley
Central Police Station
Taft
Martin O'Brien
Mr. Taft
White House
Guard O'Brien
Bring Body Home for Burial of American Consul Atwell
The body of American Consul William P. Atwell, who died in Ghent, Belgium, will be brought to the United States for burial.
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Washington
William P. Atwell
Ghent
Belgium
United States
Lorimer Investigation Hearings Extend Into Fall
Washington senators plan weeks more public hearings on Lorimer with a Chicago return in October and a fall session lasting several weeks. Attended witnesses include James H. Harper and former Rep Charles A White, with others subpoenaed and hearings possibly extending past congressional adjournment.
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Washington
Lorimer Investigation Committee
Senate
Congress
Chicago
Illinois
James H. Harper
Duluth
Charles A. White
Harper
Hoe
Robert W. Wilson
White
Standard Oil to Distribute Stock to Stockholders
New York Standard Oil secretary H C Folger announced a plan to distribute subsidiary stock pro rata to Standard Oil stockholders of record on September 1 in order to restore the original companies of the giant combine. The ruling follows the Supreme Court May decision that Standard Oil restrained trade and violated the Sherman Act. About 8,000 stockholders hold the outstanding shares, many with small lots, who will receive fractional shares in the subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H- C. Folger
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Standard of Combine
Eamall
What Is Beer Question Raised by U S Officials
Dr Harvey W Wiley and the board of food and drug inspection met brewers to determine alcohol content in American beer. He proposed learning how much alcohol is used and aimed to reduce it, ideally to about three percent like German beer.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Board of
Food and Drug Inspcetion
Dr. Wiley
Edward M. Shepard Dies Noted Attorney and Leader
Edward M. Shepard, prominent attorney, author, and Independent Democratic leader of New York, dies after several weeks of illness at Lake George. The Empire State figure was known for political and legal influence and his independent stance.
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Empire State
Lake George
Edward M. Shepard
Postmaster Since 1861 Dies at Smiths Basin
George W. L Smith aged seventy two longtime Glens Falls postmaster died at his home in Smiths Basin Washington County. Appointed assistant postmaster during Buchanan administration he had served as postmaster since 1861 and was the second oldest in the country by length of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Falls
George W. L Smith
Smith's Basin
Washington County
Buchanan
Bomb Found in Consulate Doorway in Badajoz Spain
Portuguese consul located a bomb in the doorway of the consulate as he entered the building in Badajoz. Authorities investigated the device and secured the area. No injuries reported.
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Badajose
Spain
Premier Laurier Appeals for Reciprocity Ahead of Sept 21 Vote
Ottawa reports Premier Laurier urges Canadians to endorse reciprocity with the United States in an election set for September 21. If re-elected, the reciprocity bill would pass soon after parliament reconvenes. a Liberal victory signals continued tariff changes and closer ties with the U S. If the opposition wins, reciprocity is dropped and Canada remains a high tariff nation.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
R. L. Borden
Air Wilfrid Laurer
Quebec
Fielding
Maritime Provinces
Robert L. Borden
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Pass New Wool Bill Moves Through Senate By Coalition
Senator La Follette pushed a compromise wool bill through the Senate with Democratic and insurgent Republican support. The measure sets a 35 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool with matching cuts on woolen goods, following defeats of prior substitutes. Final vote 48 to 22 with Brown of Nebraska lone Republican yes. La Follette amendment defeated 66 to 14. motion to reconsider passed 49 to 41.
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Washington
la Follette
Senate
House of Representatives
Senator Brown
Nebraska
Trust ready to dissolve in government anti trust action
Attorneys for the electrical trust submitted a decree to Attorney General Wickersham and signaled willingness to enter it against the government’s dissolution suit. The move, viewed by the Justice Department as largely ceremonial, may be acceptable with some modifications. The trust began dissolving after the action was filed against the electric light bulb and related parties alleged to control prices and curb competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Trust
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Moroccan Crisis Near End
London reports the Moroccan crisis is practically ended though negotiations may extend for months. The English public sees Germany bluffing and preparing to withdraw. Some serious British voices say war with Germany now would be better before naval strength grows, favoring conflict over Morocco where France would be involved.
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London
Foreign Office
Germany
England
Morocco
France
Two sleuths convicted of attempted extortion in Erie
After a ten day trial in Erie Pennsylvania Gilbert B Perkins president of the Perkins Union Detective agency of Pittsburg and Charles Franklin manager of the Philadelphia office were convicted of attempted extortion Perkins age seventy was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth Kansas and Franklin received one year in prison
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Erie
Gilbert B. Perkins
Perkins Union Detective Agency
Pittsburg
Charles Franklin
Concern
Philadelphia
Perkins
Leavenworth
Kaw
Franklin
Copper Merger Halted in Osceola Mining Case
Lansing Michigan judge hands down an opinion granting a temporary injunction to minority stockholders of Osceola Mining to block the copper merger. The ruling stalls the proposed merger while the dispute proceeds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Welst
Osceola Mining Company
Auto Crash Hurts Eight in Cleveland Runaway
Eight people were injured when a runaway car sped down a steep Cleveland road. The vehicle struck a boulder, overturned, and fell again at a telegraph post, prompting emergency response.
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Cleveland
Horses and Cattle See Decline in Numbers and Value
The report notes a reduction in headcount and valuation across horses and cattle. Market observers cite weaker demand and lower prices impacting livestock stock and farm asset assessments.
Return of the Assessors Figures Returned by Counties
Nebraska county assessors report cattle and horse valuations with little change from the previous year. Cattle numbers dropped from 2,457,699 to 2,299,776 while total value fell from 10,599,268 to 10,052,238. average per head rose from 4.25 to 16.09. Horses listed fell from 66,116 to 62,840 with valuation rising from 14,915,235 to 12,941,450 and average per head from 16.46 to 16.00. Further horse and cattle counts and values are listed.
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Asveasors
Nebraska
Weil
Colfax
Cuming
Dakota
Franklin
Frontier
Turnsell
Garden
Garfield Wid
Holt
Hooker
Howl
Jefferson
Johnson
Kearney Steith
Knox
Lincoln
Madison
McPherson F
Merrick
Morrill Mi
Nancy
Polk
Willow
Dwon
Vuinders
Alley
Waal'eton
Wayne Wotheter
Ory Wheeler
York
Hooker County
Hayes County
McPherson
Perkina County
Kimball County
Equalization Board944 Hear County Objections On Valuation Changes
The State Board of Equalization heard county objections to recent valuation increases. Only two counties attended in person. others submitted letters. Adjustments included lowering hog raises in Garden county and capping mule and horse increases in several counties, with Hayes and Kimball receiving modified or retained boosts.
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State Board of Equalization
County Clerk Prepares Primary Ballots and Samples
County Clerk Wells readies the primary ballot copy for printing and plans to order the ballots. Under law each polling precinct will receive one and a half ballots per voter along with an equal number of sample ballots.
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Wells
Federal suit over Nebraska anti free gift law
Gold and Co. and Sperry and Hutchinson file amended petition in federal district court seeking a temporary injunction against enforcement of the Nebraska anti free gift law. Deputy Attorney General Ayres and Attorney General Martin named as defendants in the action.
Interstate rate cuts boost large shipments to Rocky Mountain
Lincoln jobbers and manufacturers will generally be little affected by the ICC reductions to Inter Rocky Mountain points. The smaller number of firms affected will gain a very substantial cut on large shipments, a welcome change.
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Lincoln
Inter-Rocky Mountain
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Appointment of Rev J H Presson as recording clerk in executive office
Governor Aldrich appoints Rev J H Presson of Omaha to fill the vacancy in the executive office recording clerk post caused by the death of J Husted. The move fills a key administrative position in the state government.
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Aldrich
J. H. Presson
Omaha
J. ©. Husted
Lincoln Citizens Plan Land Purchase for University Site
Lincoln residents raise 196000 to buy two city blocks east of the campus for an 85000 building. A council resolution would allocate 65000 from city funds to secure the land with the proviso that the university stay at its present site.
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University of Nebraska
State Farm
Wells Fargo Bays Pacific Pacific Express Sale Announcement
Wells Fargo & Co announced the purchase of the Pacific Express company, a former Gould property, with circular letters sent from headquarters stating the change would take effect in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Fargo Bays Pacific
St. Louis
Pacife Express Company
Gould
Wells, Fargo & Co
Taft's Bodyguard Dies At White House Of Heart Failure
Martha O'Riordan died at the White House after eighteen years as a guard and ten years as the president's bodyguard. The cause was heart failure noted in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Martha O'rien
White House
Dispute Over Food Law Affects County Prosecutions
Jackson officials report a dispute where a county attorney bars a county judge from sentencing a violator of the pure food law. The amended act limits fines to 500 dollars, forcing prosecutions under the pure food law to be brought in district court rather than before justices or county judges.
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Jackson
Millers Fined for Short Weight Flour Sacks in Nebraska
Abbott and Nieman of Schuyler were fined 50 and costs after state inspectors found sacks of flour in Omaha storage marked with net weight but under filled. Kern and Spencer of Albion were fined 10 pounds plus costs for unsanitary slaughterhouse practices, with A Haas of Albion receiving a similar penalty.
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Abbott & Nieman Millers
Schuyler
State Food Commission
Omaha
Kern & Spencer
Albion
Codta
A. Haas
Nebraska Native Named Director of Agriculture in Philippines
Frederic W. Taylor, formerly of Nebraska and vice president of the Denver Reservoir Company, a noted horticulture and agriculture expert, is appointed director of agriculture of the Philippine Islands. He will assume duties in September and reside in Manila. Taylor has long been recognized as a leading authority on agriculture and horticulture.
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Nebraska
Frederic W. Taylor
Denver Reservoir Company
Europe
United States
Philippine Islands
Taylor
Islands
Manilla
Railroad Valuation Protest Raised by Tax Officials
The State Board of Assessment faced railway tax commissioners protesting the valuation of railroad property in South Omaha for city or terminal taxation. Tax Commissioner Pollard of Burlington argued railroad real estate with road beds is taxed two to five times more than nearby property, citing the law that railroad real estate should be assessed the same as adjacent properties.
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State Board of Assessment
South Omaha
Pollard
Burlington
Forest Hills Gardens emerges as model Long Island town
Forest Hills Gardens, financed by the Russell Sage Foundation, will open next year on Long Island nine miles from York’s central business district. The 142 acre tract will host 1,600 attached homes with rents starting at $15 per month, designed with strict sanitation and midtown access via new transit links to metropolitan business areas.
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Forest Hille Gardens
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage
East River
Forest Hills Gardens
Long Island
Model Home for Country Comfort and Practical Design
This article advises ideals for a country home focusing on site choice drainage and water supply. It covers layout with barn below the house, soil quality for blue grass, windmill or gasoline engine power, hot air furnace linked to a water tank, and safety notes on well placement relative to cesspools. It also stresses a neat exterior and a three coat paint job plus a veranda as a final touch.
Not In Harmony Between Garden Plans and Canine Fragrance
An esthetic landscape architect warns a lady that a dogwood planted near pussy willows creates an unfitting contrast. The woman asks for clarification and expresses alarm, while the designer reveals the discordant note in the design.
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House Committee
Syndicate Criminala
America
Salle
Admiral Togo
Lorimer Probers
Ol! Trust
Browers
Erro Ovid Ean
Feii
Laurier
House
Electric Combine
G. B. Perkins
Charlies Franklin
Equalization Board
Garder
M. P. Clary
K. M. Ewpeon
Garden County
Thomas G. Burke
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