Inside History of the United States Steel Trust
John W. Gates testified before the House committee on U S Steel detailing Carnegie's role in delaying competition and the 320 million valuation of Carnegie steel interests. He described a midnight conference with Morgan and Schwab that formed the steel combine and the forced 40 cent sale of Rockefeller's steel holdings.
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Washington
John W. Gates
House
United States Steel Corporation
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Mills
John D. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Gates
Mr. Carnegie
Mr. Gates
Charles M. Schwab
J. Pierpont Morgan
Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Tennessee Company
Mr. Morgan
Trust Company of America
National Tube Company
Morgan
Ashtabula
James J. Hifi
Schwab
James J. Hill
Mr. Schwab
New York
John DD. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Digs for the Gold of Captain Kidd at Castle Island Park
A treasure hunting expedition under park permission digs near Fort Independence on Castle Island Boston seeking Canton Kidds gold amid popular park activity and historical interest in Captain Kidd.
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Captain Kidd
Boston
Fort Independent
Castle Island
Park Commissioners
Canton
Kidd
Giant Meteor Rock Causes Tremors in Lassen County
An enormous meteor rock fell near Tule Mountain causing widespread alarm across Lassen county. The impact triggered a quake-like tremor felt for miles and unsettled residents and authorities.
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Rockaorth
Doyle
Cale
Lassen County
Tule Mountain
Diaz Fleeing Mexico as Diaz Resigns Provisional Presidency
Porfirio Diaz leaves the capital for Vera Cruz with a few loyalists after resigning as president. Madero resigns the provisional role, pledging peace terms with federals, and Francisco de la Barra is inaugurated for a brief ten minute ceremony.
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Vera Cruz
Madero
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
National Palace
de la Barra
Senora Diaz
Spain
Mexico City
el Paso
Mex
Francisco I. Madero
Iatirrecto
Francisco de la Barra
Wisconsin as Model for National Social Reform Leader
Theodore Roosevelt lauds Wisconsin under La Follette for practical social reform. He praises the university role, worker protection ideas, and the push for initiative referendum and recall, noting Wisconsin leads in aligning politicians and students to curb big corporations and advance civic and industrial progress.
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New York
Wisconsin
Theodore Roosevelt
la Follette
University of Wisconsin
Tke
Pope Names New Archbishop for Philadelphia
Rome Rt. Rev. Edmund Prendergast auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia is named archbishop of Philadelphia succeeding the late Most Rev Patrick John Ryan who died February 1. The appointment reshapes the local church leadership and continues the line of Philadelphia’s archbishopric.
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Pope
Rome
Edmund Prendergast
Philadelphia
Patrick John Ryan
Bank Robbed in Lunch Break Heist at Rushville
A robber entered the Farmers' State bank in Rushville Missouri while the cashier was at lunch. The thief unlocked the vault and seized about $2,000 in gold and silver before fleeing the scene.
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Dines
Rushville
Farmers’ State Bank
Senate Inquiry Probes Prosecution of Standard Oil Officers
The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Pomerene demanding information on steps taken for criminal prosecution of Standard Oil officers following the latest Supreme Court decision. The measure asked the attorney general for details on actions and status of any cases.
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Senate
Oll
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Pomerene
Army to clothe troops in woolen olive drab uniforms
The War Department plans to replace wareted uniforms with woolen olive drab outfits to save about 100 000 yearly. Woolen manufacturers have been invited to submit samples for consideration.
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Army
Washington
War Department
Seventeen Year Locusts Seen Near Washington
The invasion of seventeen year locusts reaches the eastern states with reports of a vanguard in Alexandria County Virginia as the summer cycle begins in the region. Local observers note anticipated damage to vegetation and widespread swarming behavior near Washington.
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Washington
Alexandria County
Virginia
Modified Jew Barrier Visit Rights Granted to Americans in Russia
Washington reports Russia will permit American Jews to enter the empire for legitimate business under standard conditions similar to other nationals. The concession follows U S protests against Jewish discrimination and the 1882 trade treaty issue. President Taft opposed abrogation, arguing it would harm American interests while protests continue.
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Washington
Empire
Russia
United States
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Taft
White House
Rusate
Berteaux Laid To Rest In National Funeral Procession
Paris observes a national funeral for Henri Maurice Berteaux minister of war who died in the Paris to Madrid aviation race crash. Officials from civil and military branches attend while foreign envoys participate and schools close as Parisians line the procession route. Gen. Francois Goiran accepts Berteaux’s wartime portfolio.
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Paris
France
Henri Maurice Berteaus
Francois Goiran
Ministry of War
M. Berteaux
Ryan III Secret for Time Faces Grave Health News
New York traction magnate Thomas Fortune Ryan underwent an operation at his Fifth Avenue home. Although officials cited improvement, reports said plans for his removal to England were underway. The exact illness remained undisclosed but believed kidney trouble. Surgeon Dr George David Stewart performed the operation.
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New York
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Seriously
Fifth Avenue
England
Ryan
George David Stewart
Stewart
Lorimer Rumored to Quit Senate Amid Inquiry
In the senate cloak room a persistent rumor says Senator Lorimer may resign to shield friends from attacks as the new inquiry is authorized. Senators Cullom and the Illinois delegation deny knowledge of such an intention.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer
Senator Cullom
Ilindle
House
Grant Guilty of Heresy in Atlantic City Trial
Rev. Dr. William D. Grant of Northumberland Pennsylvania was found guilty of heresy by the commission hearing charges in Atlantic City New Jersey. The decision followed a repeat hearing on the case.
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Grant
Atlantic City
N. J
Wilam D. Grant
Northumberland
Hhm
America Honors Tom Moore at Corcoran Gallery
A bust of Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, was unveiled in the Corcoran art gallery to mark the 132nd anniversary of his birth. Champ Clark and Bourke Cochran delivered addresses at the ceremony.
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America
Tom Moore
Washington
Thomas Moore
Corcoran Art Gallery
Champ Clark
Bourke Cochran
Man Kills Wife Then Flees in Peoria
George Lash, aggrieved husband, shot Mrs. Lash through the heart at her residence in Peoria after she refused to live with him. He then escaped, authorities sought him.
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Peoria
George Lash
Mrs. Lash
Governor Aldrich Demands Enforce Alberts Disorderly House Law
Governor Aldrich issues a sharp letter to Douglas County Attorney English demanding immediate enforcement of the Alberts Disorderly House Act. He denounces sidetracking and warns he will replace English with an attorney who will act. He says Chief Donahue is not responsible for enforcing the statute and vows to use all means to ensure compliance. He declares the law vital to good government and public safety.
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Aldrich
English
Douglas County
Omaha
Donahue
Metropolia
Wagilish
Omahan Is Elected State University Cornhusker Editor
Dana Van Dusen of Omaha was elected editor in chief of the State University Cornhusker for next year. The vote was unanimous, and Van Dusen has served as managing editor for the last year.
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Omahan
Dana van Dusen
Omaha
The
State University Cornhusker
van Dusen
Adjutant General Phelps Recruits New Company H Guard
Adjutant General Phelps traveled to Osceola to muster in a new state guard company named Company H. It was recruited by Jh O Allen formerly of the regular army and will join the first regiment.
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Phelps
Osceola
State Guard
Jh. O. Allen
YMCA Camp Stephens Set At King's Lake Valley Neb
Plans are laid for the annual YMCA boys camp at King's Lake Valley Neb starting Tuesday June 13 for ten days. The camp honors Superintendent W. L. Stephens for his long service on the boys work committee and board.
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YY. M. Cc. A
King’s Lake
Valley
Neb
Stephens
W. L. Stephens
Boys’ Work
Nebraska Sportsmen End 6th Annual Meet With Record Shoot
The S6th annual meet of the Nebraska State Sportsmen's Association concluded after three days of one of the most successful shoots in the organization's history.
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Nebraska State Sportsmen's Association
Whedon Gets Judgment Against Railway Firms
District court jury returns verdict for Charles O. Whedon against Citizens' Railway and Lincoln Traction. Recovery set at 1,809.09 dollars.
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Whedon
Charles O. Whedon
Citizens’ Railway Company
Lincoln Traction Company
Shorten Life Terms and Notable Prison Figures
The latest penitentiary report shows 426 inmates with 20 under 10 to 40 year sentences and the rest from six months to ten years. Whites number 821, blacks 98, 6 Indians, 1 Korean. two white and no black women. Murder cases yield life terms. biennium records note 1 and 12 from Douglas county for murder-related terms. 30 men for attempted homicide. The institution runs near self-sustaining with $120,000 biennial maintenance and $187,000 earnings from contracts, farms, and gate receipts.
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Warden Smith
Douglas County
Nebraska Guardsmen Win Sharpshooter Cups
Adjutant General Phelps has received and will present two bronze cups to officers of the Nebraska national guard for excellence in marksmanship. One cup goes to Captain Iver B. Johnson of Stanton, Company B, First regiment, and the other to Captain Chris L. Anderson of Norfolk, Company D, First regiment.
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Phelps
Nebraska National Guard
Iver 8. Johnson
Stanton
First Regiment
Chris L. Anderson
Norfolk
Speed Department May Lift State Fair to Record
Secretary Mellor of the state board of agriculture believes the fair could set records if other departments match the speed division. In the early closing race 238 horses have been named, exceeding the previous record of 187.
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Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Session Laws Due For June 15 Distribution
Secretary of State Wait states the session laws will be printed and ready for distribution by June 15. The law copy was sent to the printer as soon as completed in the Secretary of State's office.
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Wait
Atale
Douglas County Appeals on Prisoner Liability
Douglas County commissioners appeal to the attorney general from a ruling by State Auditor Barton that the State is liable for prisoner costs between verdict and sentencing. The county claims about $7,000. Attorney General Martin, citing a prior Norris Brown decision, holds the state is not liable until prisoners are sentenced.
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Douglas County
Barton
Martin
Norris Brown
Governor's bid to shut lewdness houses in Nebraska
Governor Aldrich launches a statewide drive to close all houses of lewdness and assignment houses. The act now in force allows closing on the relation of a county attorney or any citizen. He has notified Douglas Otoe Platte Hall and Dodge counties to file proceedings and enforce the law.
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Aldrich
Nebraska
Douglas
Otoe
Platte
Hall
Dodge
Guaranty Deposit Law Reporting Clarifications
State banks report six month average deposits to determine assessments under the guaranty of deposit law. Secretary Royse clarifies that deposits include time and demand certificates of deposit, certified and cashier's checks, and amounts due from other banks, with no deductions except otherwise specified.
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Royse
Mysterious Tulsa Hanging Case Sparks Murder Theory
The body of Daniel Cc Bonner, a Tulsa hackman, was found hanging from a tree with three bullet wounds in the face and head after a hunting trip with a Missouri businessman. Authorities pursue the hunter as a person of interest while considering accidental shooting and robbery possibilities.
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Tulsa
Okla
Daniel Cc. Bonner
Bonner
Tulse
Missouri
Hackman
Missourian
Rescuer Hauls Woman From 229 Foot Well
In Oriska North Dakota H R Owen was lowered head first into a 229 foot deep well to rescue Marie Smith who had fallen in by accident. He pulled her to the surface but sustained severe injuries as blood burst from his chest and left arm during the effort.
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House of Representatives
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Republic
Roosevelt
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Berteaux
Ryan III
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Sportsmen's Association
Bome
George
Franklin
California
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
the State Fair
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