Oklahoma City victory sparks capital shift in Elgin
A chaotic Sunday in Elgin reports Oklahoma City winning the capital fight amid rail and commerce battles. Other items note deaths, air and rail incidents, legal actions, and a wave of diplomatic and political maneuvering across 1909 era news including Taft, Roosevelt, and Gillett debates.
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Oklahoma City
Commerce Commission
Railroads
Frank Amberg
Chicago
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Rail bill reported to house and senate with commerce court plan
Conference report on the administration railroad bill presented to the Senate by Senator Bling outlines a finished measure close to the House version. It retains some insurgent Republican amendments while dropping pooling, stock control, and cross-ownership provisions. A five judge commerce court would be created and a new railroad stock inquiry commission would be appointed, with limited funds and no power to compel documents. Through routes may be designated by shippers.
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Senate
Washington
Bling
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Commerce Court
Supreme Court
Commission
Telegraph, Telephone and Cable Companies
Heike Guilty in Sugar Refining Fraud Case
Charles R. Heike, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co, convicted on one count of conspiracy to defraud customs duties on sugar. Ernest W. Gerbracht, former Williamsburg refinery superintendent, convicted on all six counts. James F. Bendernagel, former refinery cashier, acquitted on seven to five and to be tried again. Trial began May 16 with six defendants. Three minor employees—Harry W. Walker, Jean M. Voelker, and James F. Halligan—pled guilty.
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Charles R. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
New York
Ernest W. Gerbracht
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
James F. Bendernagel
Heike
Drama
Federal
Gerbracht
Helke
Bendernagel
Harry W. Walker
Jean M. Voelker
James F. Halligan
Checkers
Tha Jngt
Conservation Bill Passes With $30 Million Irrigation Provision
The Land Withdrawal Act received approval from the Senate after House passage, carrying a $30 million irrigation fund and $20 million for completing irrigation projects along with other amendments. The measure aligns with President Taft's program, while an Alaska coal lands withdrawal amendment by Senator Beveridge and a Philippines friar lands provision by Senator Gore were rejected.
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House Bih
Senate
Taft
Beveridge
Alaska
Gore
Philippines
Big Prize Fight Forbidden by California Governor
Governor James N. Gillett of California orders Attorney General U S Webb to block the planned Jeffries Johnson heavyweight title fight set for San Francisco on July 4. San Francisco officials push for national Panama Pacific Exposition support and warn the fight may move to Utah or Nevada. Mayor Pat McCarthy, in Chicago, proclaims the town will host the bout if blocked.
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Chicago
J. Lawrence Laughlin
Drake University
Taft
Kieff
Browne
White
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Gillett
California
Pat McCarthy
San Francisco
James N. Gillett
Callifornia
U. S. Webb
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Washington
Utah
Nevada
Depot
Fire at Hansell Eleock Iron Works Causes $300000 Loss
Fire following an explosion at the Hansell Eleock architectural iron works in Chicago caused an estimated $300000 loss to the iron concern and $25000 damage to the C Selig Cooperage Company's plant. Police will investigate claims of a sabotage link to disgruntled iron workers amid recent labor troubles. France births fall. 1909 births 770000 vs 792000 prior year. Since 1851 France population up 3,000,000 while Germany up 30,000,000 in the same period.
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Hansell-Eleock Company
Hirth
France
Republe
Germany
Thirty Five Die In Montreal Herald Fire
Thirty five persons are believed dead in the Herald building fire in Montreal Quebec. A water tank crashed through the structure as flames reached the upper levels, burying bindery workers and linotype men beneath machinery and timber. Crowds outside heard the dying cries while fire crews fought a strong wind driven blaze. editorial staff escaped unharmed.
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Herald
Montreal
Que
Wireless Officials Held Over Unloaded Securities Scam
United Wireless Telegraph Company executives were arrested in New York after post office inspectors raided Broadway offices. Christopher C. Wilson and Samuel S. Bogart were charged with selling stock at fictitious values while the firm ran at a loss. Wilson posted 25000 bail and Bogart 10000 bail for a July 12 hearing. William W. Tompkins was arrested at his Mahopac Falls farm.
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United Company
United States Post Office
Broadway
United Wireless Telegraph Company
New York
Christopher C. Wilson
Samuel S. Bogart
William W. Tompkins
Wireless Company
Mayer
Wilson
Bogart
Tompkins
Mahopac Falls
N.Y
Fruit crop outlook improves in New England and Pacific coast
A department of agriculture report notes strong fruit prospects for New England and the Pacific coast, with apples expected to be much smaller than last year and Ohio Missouri seeing about a third of a crop. Peaches, led by Georgia and Delaware, are forecast to exceed last year. Central states face poor apple output. antifutures rules move toward cotton futures limits. Sheriff killed in sting operation near Charlemont as officers pursue Silas Phelps.
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New England
Pacific Coast
Central States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ohio
Missouri
Georgia
Delaware
Backache cures touted in Lydia E. Pinkham advertisement
An old testimonial promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for backache linked to female weakness. It claims root and herb ingredients restore health and offers confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. A second anecdote contrasts generosity with selfishness on a dining table and quirk about a queen’s frugal wardrobe in York.
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Bloomasley
Ohio
Lydia Binkham
Mre
E. My. Frrepenick
Bloomdale
Lydia BR Finkham
Lydia E&. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
New York Sun
Determined Woman Finds Relief with Grape-Nuts Food
A Salisbury Missouri woman recounts rapid relief from cramps nausea and vomiting after using Grape-Nuts. Her husband ordered it from Chicago, and she notes long term health gains and a growing local trade selling cases to physicians who recommend the product. The letter touts the food as scientifically prepared and references The Road to Wellville.
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Salisbury
Chicago
Wellville
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