Balliet Denies Responsibility for Circulars at White Swan Mine
Balliet took the stand in the defense denying involvement with publications and letters used by the government in the White Swan mine case. He testified about his exam of the mine near Baker City in 1896, details of contracts with Woodward, and his purchases to secure the White Swan property. The defense rested as the government prepared rebuttal, with expectations of a jury verdict by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Swan
Ita Purchase
Baker City Herald
Balliet
Baker City
Winte Swanming
Es Moines
Young
W. W. Woodward
Barstow
Manilla
Go’cocs
Miles
Bishop
Colosal Callahan
Stewart
San Francisco
Des Moines
Iowa
San Franasco
Story County
Nevada
Iowa Savings and Loan Association
Youngerman
Woodward
Tiness
White Swan Min and Milling Company
Trade & Report
Danning
Oregon Railroad and Navigation, Company
Winess
Sar
Ballet
White Swan Naperty
Winny Journal
Tns
Othi
Feneral
Whitewall Company
Miscuit
Tin
Alder Creek Mining Company
California
Spokane
Sen
Mining News
Weldeman
Post Office
Weggins
Higgins
Dunn
Carroll B
Kate Logue
White Swan Company
Halriet
Baker County
Oregon
Wiliness
Tigner
Dr. Linn
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Riots and Strikes Tie Up City as Meat Wagons Move
Chaos erupted as 33 meat wagons moved with non union drivers amid a street battle between police and rioters. 2,000 protesters, 50 arrests, multiple injuries, and clashes blocked transit from yards to downtown stores including Marshall Field and Co. Debris shattered windows while police used clubs to disperse crowds. The upheaval coincided with a broader strike by 1,300 State Street drivers, leaving downtown shopping districts in turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strest
State Street
Marshall Meld & Co
Carson, Pi. Scott & Co
CG. A. Stevens & Hro
Mandel Bros
Schlessinger & Mayer
Hillman’s
Boston
the Fair
M. Rothschild & Co
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Fair
Unio
South Chirk Street
Irwin Brotherg and Wagner, Winslow & Co
Fair Store
Clark Street
William Kiser
Irwin Bros
Harrison Street
Michigan Avenue
Kiser
Charles Roda
Roda
Lead a Strenuous Life as Police Battle Strikers in Chicago
Chicago police faced constant disturbances as a large meat caravan strike sparked rioting from dawn to night. Revolver battles erupted as drivers were pelted with bricks and mortar near Peck and Michigan avenues, with one driver firing at the crowd but no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuwin Brothers
Peck
State
Michigan Avenue
Senate passes Philippine bill by 45 to 3 vote
Washington June 3 Shortly after 5 oclock today the senate passed the Lodge Philippine bill by a vote of 45 to 3 Three Republicans Hoar Mason and Wellington of Maryland voted against the measure while McLaurin voted for it General Miles accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaurin
South Carolina
Lodge
Massachusetts
Dietrich
Nebraska
Patterson
Colorado
Senate
Orly
Carmack
Tennessee
Congressional
Sixto Lopez
Culberson
Texas
War Department
Philippines
Andrew K. Wier
F. 2. Arnold
P. W. West
Beveridge
Department
Hoar
Mason
Wellington
McLauria
Miles
Washington
Messrs. Hoar
Mason Otdino
Maryland
Nelson Hill Bill Backed by House Commerce Committees
Washington June 3 The House Commerce Committee voted 8 to 4 to approve a Nelson bill creating a Department of Commerce. An amendment to limit it to commerce passed 8 to 4, with labor provisions removed to avoid duplication. final action postponed until Hepburn and a subcommittee finalize wording.
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House
Department of Commerce
Washington
Shea House
Commerce
Nelson Bil
Stewart
New Jersey
Munn
Illinois
Senate
Department of Commerce and Labor
Labor Branch
Department
Hepburn
Philippine Government Bill Passed by Senate
Washington June 3 The Philippine government bill passed by the Senate approves the president's creation of the Philippine commission and offices of civil governor and vice governor, with powers to appoint future leaders. It extends U S constitutional rights with limits, sets census plans, grants municipal powers, and authorizes bonds and land rules, mint, and coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Gene Ate
Philippine Commission
United States
Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
Islands
Government of the Philippines
Phlippines
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Government of the
Philippines
Manta
Philippine
Insular Affairs
War Department
United States Army
Anthracite Situation Uncharged in Pa Strike
Wilkesbarre Pa June 3 129 developments or incidents of special mention in the anthracite coal mine strike today. Unionists secured many men while operators kept vacancies filled by reserves. Some collieries shut down for lack of men but overall belt quiet with minor disturbances rising. President Mitchell reports engineers tire men and pumpmen increasingly ceasing work, with no law violations by strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesparre
Mitchell
Sale of Mme Valestz de la Bignes Pictures Sets New Records
Paris reports the sale of Mme Valestz de la Bignes modern pictures raising 31445 dollars. Works by De Taille commanded top prices with Chase du Premier Hussars in 1806 selling at 6220 dollars. Other pieces include Bonaparte in Egypt 4007 dollars Halle de la Brigade Vingen don 2500 dollars and L Entendard du Chasseurs d Afrique 2600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Valestz de la Bignes
Detaille
Chase du Premier Hussars
Wuich
Bonaparte
Egypt
Halle de la Brigade
Don
L’entendard du Chasseurs d'Afrique
Dietrich Proposes Sugar Differential Abolition Bill
Washington June 3 Senator Dietrich of Nebraska allied with beet sugar interests introduced a bill to abolish the refined sugar differential while adding the same amount to the duty on raw sugars, then granting Cuba a 25 percent reduction from the increased raw sugar duty. He says the measure shifts the protection from a sugar trust to a fairer system and questions sugar reciprocity amid Philippine freight concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dietrich
Nebraska
Senate Committee On
Cuba
District
Lsy
Witmartz
Dtat
Metrivd
United States
Anti Anarchy Bill Debated With President Protection Aim
The House adopted a substitute for the Senate river and harbor bill and moved to the president for approval. A substitute for the antianarchy measure was explained by Jay of New York, detailing the intent to shield the president, vice president, and government leaders while in office from violent acts, and to address homicide penalties amid varying state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Henate Monsaro
Washington
House
House Committee
Senate
Jay
New York
Chaiirman
Judiciary Committee
Ray
Supreme Court
Stay
Hut
Janhium
Texas
Her
No Change in Relations as Venice Inquiry Opens
Washington reports a three member cabinet discussed the Venice court of inquiry findings on Chicago officers and the potential verdict. Admiral Crowninshield's squadron may depart Italian waters, with no expected international representations to Italy. The cabinet also discussed proposed fall naval maneuvers and consular service needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grownsushiell
Kquacron Goea
Italy
Chicago
Washington
Sideling
Hay
Moody
Payne
Court of Inquiry
Venice
Galesburg Library Dedication With Carnegie Gift
Galesburg's new library, costing 80000 dollars with a 50000 Carnegie contribution, opened amid a large crowd led by Colonel George R. Pe. A Grand Army of the Republic room was set aside in the building following Chicago precedent. Prohibition orators from ten states gather in Lincoln for the intercollegiate contest with prizes totaling six thousand dollars.
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Galesburg
Andrew Carnegie
George R. Pe
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Neb
Prohibition
Atlantic
Pacific
Iowa
Ohio
Missouri
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illnois
Michigan
New York
Oregon
D. Leigh Colvin
University of California
Weather Forecast for Washington Wednesday and Thursday
The forecast for Washington calls for fair skies on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be mild with light winds, improving outdoor conditions across the region.
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Aguinaldo
Malolos
Luzon
Philippine Committee
Nelson Hill
McComas
Agunalto
Bailey
Dane
Mimerentis
Jane
Thoreday
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