11 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
1
Two pages discuss employer liability and heavy taxation to curb swollen fortunes. The piece argues the progressive tax limits inherited wealth, cites 70 percent caps, and critiques universal confiscation claims. It notes Expo officials and Roosevelt's visit as context for policy debate and public sentiment.
The Times reports Missouri railroads will seek to block recent fare rules in federal court. A consortium of eighteen railroads led by Pangernum of Muamiag City seeks a permanent injunction against the 2 cent passenger rate and related charges. The case aims to determine which rail lines may charge what under the new fare law.
Secretary of War Wilkow visits Madison and Milwaukee as he tours Wisconsin. He delivers a speech on Prohibition era policies and later attends a university event where he is warmly received by students and local officials. He praises Senator Spooner and honors local hosts during the Midwest stop.
The speech argues employer responsibility for workplace safety and social insurance. It condemns current practice of shifting risks from employers to workers and families, urging robust compensation for work accidents and improved railway safety. The president calls Congress to reform laws to reduce protracted lawsuits and strengthen public welfare.
A fragmentary report notes the president addressing the land question and irrigation, then speaking on taxation. He declares income and inheritance taxes essential and expresses continued hope for federal taxation clarity.
June 1 in a Wisconsin city reports a strong tremor blamed on Mount Cotopaxi eruptive activity. The quake caused alarm among residents and minor disturbances as stones were thrown from the mountain.
Cavage June 1 report lists results from multiple leagues and cities. Pittsburgh squads tied St Louis 3 0, New York 5 Chicago 2, and other city matchups including Detroit 9 Boston 0 and Washington 4 Chicago 2. Also notes Toledo St Fran 4 and Indianapolis Milwaukee 4 with various midwestern pairs.
A fragmentary dialogue frames art and recognition with a poet lamenting underappreciation. A friend offers ironic assurance that fame will come posthumously, while musings drift to memorial tablets and an imagined index with a humorous lead image “Rooms to Let.”
Chicago market quotations show mixed grains with spring wheat and corn figures, cattle and hog prices, and live stock movements. East Buffalo data from Dunning Stevens lists cattle, hogs, sheep and veal receipts with price ranges, plus notes on market trends and packet totals.
The Crystal Theater features The Musical Coles with a stunning novelty act and a luminous electric display. Woodford and Marlboro debut a funny new piece A Happy Pair while Howard and Whiting deliver strong acting in The Rounder. The Kinodrome presents The Bandit King film as part of a packed vaudeville week.
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