Packers Protest Acknowledge Packed Plants Sanitary Standards
Chicago eight major packing firms issued a joint denial of claims in the Neill Reynolds report and Roosevelt message. Armour Swift Morris G H Hammond Omaha Libby Palzberger deny disease in meat, tout strict inspection, and pledge to improve and extend sanitary oversight of packing plants.
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Chicago
Neill-Reynolds
Roosevelt
Congress
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
G. H. Hammond Co
Omaha Packing Co
Anglo-American Provision Co
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Schwarzschild, Palzberger & Co
Department of Agriculture
Germany
United States Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt meat policy cited by London papers
London editorials discuss President Roosevelt's message to Congress on meat to expose packers' practices. They warn British consumers to avoid American products until wide reforms are proven, urging purchase of British or colonial meats over exports.
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London
Roosevelt
Congress
Indiana Senator Beveridge Indisposed With Stomach Trouble
Senator Beveridge of Indiana is reportedly indisposed due to stomach trouble and did not attend the Capitol Monday. He may take several days off to recover.
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Washington, D. C
Beaveridge
Indiana
Capitol
Frisco Earthquake Felt in San Francisco and Oakland
An earth quake shock was felt in San Francisco and Oakland at 11 50 Monday night. It was of slight duration and caused no reported damage.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Berthe Claiche Sentenced for Manslaughter
Berthe Claiche pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree for killing Emil Gerdron and was sentenced by Judge Davis to a term of not less than two years and two months nor more than five years in prison.
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New York, N. Y
Berthe Claiche
Emil Gerdron
Davis
Severe Storm Ravages Odessa City and District
A violent thunderstorm struck Odessa on Monday with heavy rain. Seven people drowned and four killed by lightning as fires burned several buildings.
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Odessa
Senator Gorman Dies in Washington After Prolonged Illness
Senior Maryland Senator Arthur Pue Gorman died at his Washington residence at 9:05 a m Monday after a long siege of grip and heart trouble. He remained conscious until the end with his wife and daughter Ada at the bedside. Born March 11 1859 in Howard County Maryland he descended from Presbyterian stock and his father Peter Gorman helped build the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Washington, D. C
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Senator Gorman
Harrisburg
Peter Gorman
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Elizabeth A. Brown
Woodstock
Militia Deployed As Ohio Miner Strike Erupts
In Jefferson county a coal strike escalates as 860 Ohio National Guard troops mobilize to back non union mine operations. One thousand workers idle clash with march to prevent violence amid Cleveland employers’ demands. Militia ordered by the adjutant general to reach the mining camp by Monday afternoon.
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Bradley
Jefferson County
Ohio National Guard
Cleveland
United States Coal Co
Phim Run
State of
Ohio
Vorhees
Coburn Appointed U S Senator by Kansas Governor
Foster D. Wight Coburn, famed agronomist and longtime Kansas agriculture secretary, was named United States senator by Gov. E. W. Hoch to replace resigning J. Ralph Burton. Coburn has not definite ly accepted and was not a candidate for the next legislature election. Born in 1846 in Jefferson county Wisconsin, he served in two Illinois Civil War regiments and moved to Kansas in 1867.
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Topeka
Kan
Foster D. Wight Coburn
United States
E. W. Hoch
J. Ralph Burton
Coburn
Jefferson County
Wis
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
John C New Dies in Indianapolis at 5:10 PM
John C. New died at his home 518 North Pennsylvania street Indianapolis at 5 10 PM on Monday of dropsy. His wife son Harry S New vice chairman of the national republican committee and daughter Mrs Ernest Burford were at his bedside. Another daughter Mrs W R McKean is en route from Omaha Neb. He long ran the Indianapolis Journal and was a friend of Benjamin Harrison and served as consul general to London under the Bla rriscon administration. He had been ill for a year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John C. New
Pennsylvania Street
National Republican Committee
Ernest Burford
W. R. McKean
Omaha
Neb
New
Indianapolis Journal
Benjamin Harrison
London
Blarriscon
Hancock Consolidated Mining Co Formed in Calumet
The Hancock Consolidated Mining Co, capitalized at 5 million dollars, was organized in Calumet Michigan on Monday. The new company will open extensive copper mines beneath the city of Hancock.
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New Mining Company
Calumet, Mich
Hancock Consolidated Mining Co
Hancock
Government Victory in Anti-Trust Case Highlights Supreme Court Ruling
The United States government claims a total victory as the court compels compelled testimony in the northwest ua per trust action. The Troy Times notes the decision marks a major step against manufacturing firms forming a common sales agency to restrain trade. Roosevelt administration is praised for vigorous enforcement of anti-trust laws against large capital groups.
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Uaper Trust
Northwest
Attorgy General
United States
Troy Times
United States Supreme Court
Th Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Khown
Let well enough alone in tariff debate
The passage argues against radical tariff revision, praising the Dingley law as nearly sufficient. It cautions lawmakers to fix evils and curb big corporations without crippling industry, warning that aggressive finance restrictions could threaten prosperity and urging measured progress.
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Trego County
Kansas
Springfield
Mass
Reward Deserved for Record Holiday Trade Says Papers
A 1905 roundup notes nationwide records in early season business and a highly profitable holiday period. Bradstreet reports surpassed records while Springfield Republic emphasizes undiminished strength in trade, framing it as deserved reward for prudent legislation.
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Bradstreet’s
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Bryan’s Straddling Seen Faulting His 1900 Appeal
The profile argues Mr. Bryan is neither successful nor graceful in politics. It notes he stood firm against opposing winds during his first presidential bid but has not since, risking former supporters and losing conservative trust as new American policies emerge in the early twentieth century.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Buying Paint In Spring Prevents Future Maintenance Costs
Spring painting advice emphasizes timely renewal to prevent water and air damage. A fresh oil based coat revives existing paint, extending life. shop for reputable brands, beware ultra cheap options, and insist on a maker with a solid record and warranty.
Troubles of Spring Days in Chapman Kansas
The Chapman (Kan.) Outlook notes springtime troubles as hens assist radishes to come up, a house dog digs in flower beds, and a neighbor's cow ambles across a freshly prepared lawn in the seasonal rites.
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Chapman
Mars communication as yet unproven in magazines
The astronomer declines to speculate on future Mars communication, calling it unprofessional to spoil yet unwritten magazine pages. The Washington Star quotation frames caution over predicting advancements.
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Mars
Washington Star
The Pessimist Quote in Detroit Free Press
A brief citation notes The Pessimist with lines about roses and thorns, appearing in the Detroit Free Press. The snippets juxtapose beauty and hardship, suggesting a cynical view of romantic sentiment.
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Detroit Free Press
Six-Year-Old Rescued After Blue River Bridge Plunge
In Shelbyville Indiana on June 4 six year old Freda Taylor fell headfirst into Blue River during a walk on a swinging foot bridge. While submerged she clutched a bouquet of roses. Bert Brown spotted the roses snagged in the river and pulled the girl to shore after an hour of rescue. she revived and is expected to recover.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Freda Taylor
Blue River
Freda
Bert Brown
Ife
Brown
Kicked Off Circus Train in Elkhart Tragedy
Jerty Payne claims he was forced from a John Robinson circus car by train master George Brown for riding in the second section. Found in agony, Payne was taken to Clark Hospital where he accused Brown of murder before dying. Brown allegedly ordered Payne to jump and kicked him, crushing both legs.
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South Bend
Ind
John Robinson
Elkhart
Jerty Payne
George Brown
Clark Hospital
Brown
Payne
Restraining Order Halts Terre Haute Council Hearing
Terre Haute officials confront Mayor Edwin J. Bidaman as a circuit court restraining order blocks the council from proceeding with charges over alleged non enforcement of order ordinances. Bidaman faces impeachment and possible removal from office as the council seeks action after last month’s impeachment effort.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edwin J. Bidaman
Circuit Court
Mgr
Bidaman
Lightning Strikes Barn Killing Boy in Booneville
A severe storm near Booneville Indiana struck a large barn where a Sunday school picnic was gathering. Marvin Greer aged 12 was killed instantly and five other children were injured though not seriously. A hail storm followed the lightning.
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Booneville
Ind
Newburg
This County
Marvin Greer
Interurban Electric Railway Opens 35-Mile Route
The Muncie Portland Interurban Electric railway opened to the public on Thursday. The 35 mile line runs through Albany Dunkirk and Redkey. George F McCullock of Muncie built the road and led a round trip excursion for 500 business men from five towns along the line. Brass bands accompanied parades in each town Thursday afternoon.
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Muncie
Ind
Muncie- Portland
Albany
Dunkirk
Redkey
George F. McCullock
Murder Suspected in Patoka River Death
Sheriff Whiting and Coroner Hollingsworth from Gibson county Indiana returned from Mt. Carmel Illinois where Clyde Showalter’s body was found in the Patoka river. They say conclusive evidence shows he was murdered and arrests may follow soon.
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Evansville
Ind
Whiting
Hollingsworth
Gibson County
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Clyde Showalter
Patoka River
Showalter
Schlesinger Named Superintendent of Motive Power for Indiana Union
Anderson Ind June 2 L J Schlesinger longtime manager of the Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne traction line now merged with the Indiana Union traction has been appointed superintendent of motive power for the Indiana Union traction.
High Jumper Dreams Jump Ends in Injury
Tim Dillon of Poseyville Indiana leaped from a second story window after a dream instruction. He broke his leg and sustained probable internal injuries at his Poseyville home.
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Evansville
Ind
Poseyville
Tim Dillon
Pin Swallowing Incident in Elwood Girl Treated
For four hours doctors treated Minnie Hopper ten year old daughter of Schuyler Hopper in Elwood Indiana after she swallowed a pin. Dr Blume finally retrieved the pin using forceps after a prolonged effort.
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Elwood
Ind
Minnie
Schuyler Hopper
Blume
Philadelphia men sue Mishawaka Wooden Co over commissions
Daniel B. Shepp Horace Rhawn and Ned Arden Flood of Philadelphia sue Mishawaka Wooden Manufacturing Co alleging $590 009 in damages over unpaid commissions from selling the firm's holdings to United States Rubber Co The suit targets chief stockholders and includes the corporation and several heirs and officials as co defendants.
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South Bend
Ind
Daniel B. Shepp
Horace Rhawn
Ned Arden Flood
Philadelphia
Mishawaka Wooden Manufacturing Co
Mishawaka
United States Rubber Co
Mishawaka Co
Emmett A. Saunders
E. G. Eberhart
F. G. Eberhart, Jr
Mary J. Studebaker
James C. Eberhart, Jr
Clement Studebaker
A. Eber
Naked man seized by farmers near Kokomo
A 450 year old naked man, powerfully built, was captured by farmers three miles north of Kokomo on Thursday and handed to Sheriff Lindley. He attempted to stop a freight train on Panhandle Road, resisted briefly, then dressed after threats. He claimed the name John Alexander Sites but gave no further details. He is held for investigation into his origin. His head face and chest are described as hairy.
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Kokomo
Ind
Lindley
Panhandla
Sleoff
Ife
John Alexander Sites
Man with Revolver Seizes Freight Car Forces Escape City
In Rushville Indiana on June 2 Peter Ryan seized a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton freight train with a heavy revolver. He forced the crew to move him from Connersville to Rushville terrorizing the business section until 1 30 a m. Sheriff King and a posse of ten captured him. He was released on bond pending grand jury action. Ryan shot out lights and chased passengers from the station before fleeing.
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Rushville Ind
Peter Ryan
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Progress Report on Indian Affairs Committee Moves Ahead
Richmond Indiana June 1 announcement that the associated executive committee of Friends on Indian affairs planning to enter new territory. Kansas yearly meeting reports some missions have become permanent and no longer need committee care. Progress in work over the past year is noted.
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Richmond
Ind
Associated
Executive Committee of Friends
United States
Canada
Kansas
Denham Post Office Robbery Sparks Mystery In June
Winamac June 2 A major post office robbery at Denham is under mystery with over $800 in cash and stamps taken. Reports that professional cracksmen committed the crime are questioned. authorities consider home talent as a possible suspect.
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Winamac
Denham
Taeen
Chas. S. Hubbard Dies at 77 in Knightstown
Chas. S. Hubbard, 77, died at his Knightstown home. He served 15 years as vice president of the American Humane Society and raised about $50,000 for a colored school in the South and a similar amount for Earlham College in Richmond.
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Richmond
Ind
Knightstown
American Humane Society
Colored School South
Earlham College
O Shaughnessy to join Indianapolis team soon
Shaughn O'Shaughnessy, former Notre Dame baseball and football captain, announced he will accept an offer to play with Indianapolis and will join the team within two weeks.
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South Bend
Ind
Shaughn O'Shaughnessy
Notre Dame University
Indianapolis
Will Run Open Shops as Ind Union Stry Shuts Plants
Over 100 union molders at A. F. and A. Works Ross Supply Co Hill Machine Co and Woolley foundry began a strike in Anderson Indiana on June 4 demanding ten hours pay for nine. Employers vow to run open shops to maintain operations.
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Anderson, Ind
A. F. and A. Works
Ross Supply Co
Hill Machine Co
Woolley Foundry
Storm hits Jeffersonville with major damage
A fierce storm swept into Jeffersonville Indiana around 4 PM Thursday causing extensive damage and prompting comparisons to the March 1899 cyclone. The storm's impact was serious though details remain limited.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Democratic County Convention Chooses Delegates
Terre Haute Ind June 4 The democratic county convention selected delegates to the state and congressional conventions Delegates to the congressional convention were instructed to vote for Claude G Bowers of this city.
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Bowers
Terre Bauta Ind
Claude G Bowers
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