Ballinger defense asserts accusations unsubstantiated
Washington June 13 briefs from prosecution and defense in the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry claim none of the charges against Secretary Ballinger are sustained. Vertrees for Ballinger declares the accusations baseless and cites a juryman reference to ridicule harsh critics while urging a neutral review of his client’s official acts.
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Ballinger
Washington
John J. Vertrees
Mr. Vertrees
France
Fauvery
Vertrees
Pullman Car Berth Rates Cut After July 1
Chicago June 13 Upper berths on Pullman cars will be lower in price after July 1 Lower berths will also be cut from the twin cities to Fargo and Seattle The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the rate reductions ending a long legal fight that began in 1907 The federal circuit court dismissed injunction proceedings by the Pullman Co and the Great Northern railway against the commission.
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Fargo
Twin Cities
Chicago
Pullman
Seattle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Circuit Court
Pullman Co
Great Northern Railway
Commis
Government moves against Great Lakes Towing Co
Washington June 13 The government is collecting evidence to form the basis of a suit under the Sherman anti trust law alleging the Great Lakes Towing Co. operates a restraint of trade.
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Washington
Great Lakes Towing Co
Revolt in Yucatan Subdued in Five Days
Washington dispatch reports Mexican Foreign Minister Enrique Creel telegraphed that the Indian uprising in Yucatan with Valladolid as the outbreak point was quelled by state and federal troops in five days. It declares perfect quiet now prevailed throughout the republic.
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Washington
Enrique Creel
Mexico
de la Barra
Yucatan
Valladolid
Republic
Hamiltons 200 Mile Flight From New York to Philadelphia
Charles K Hamilton launched from Governor's Island toward Philadelphia on a planned 200 mile round trip. He faced a propeller blade failure at start but resumed after replacing it, then flew to Philadelphia circling over the river and harbor. He carried messages for governors and mayors and returned to New York amid cheering crowds.
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New York
Charles K. Hamilton
Governor's Island
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Jersey Shore
Upper Bay
von Kull
Hughes
Gaynor
Stuart
Reyburn
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Times
the Ledger
WANTS PROBE IN FRIAR LAND DEAL
Washington June 13 As a result of information sent to the house by the war department disclosing that Frank W Carpenter executive secretary of the Philippine government and E B Worcester have bought and leased friar lands in the Philippines representative Martin Democrat today added a resolution demanding an investigation charging malfeasance in office.
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Washington
House
War Department
Frank W. Carpenter
E B. C. Worcester
Philippines
Martin
Accetta leaves Chicago with $25,000 after Mrs Surdam Steels death
Edgar R. Accetta departed Chicago for New York with a certified $25,000 check left by Mrs. Fannie Surdam Steels, who died of apoplexy at a downtown hotel last Tuesday. He plans to sail to Naples, Italy, within days after reaching New York.
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Chicago
Edgar R. Accetta
New York
Fannie Surdam Steels
Accetta
Naples
Italy
Balcony Fall Wounds Eight In St Louis Collapse
Eight people were injured, one fatally, when a balcony and hotel coping collapsed onto a crowded downtown street in St Louis. James Collins, a known local politician, was struck by debris and is believed fatally injured as bricks flew into the crowd.
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St. Louis
Milford Hotel
James Collins
Hope to Agree on Railroad Bill
Senate and house conferees spent hours at the White House and, after their talks with the president, expressed hope that a complete agreement on the railroad rate bill would be reached tonight.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Great Campaign Battles Loom This Fall in States
Washington reports that thirty states will elect senators by legislatures this fall and all states will host congressional clashes. Noted terms expiring March 3, 1911 include Aldrich, Beveridge, Burrows, Lodge, McCumber, Kean, Scott, Depew, Hale and Dick. Possible opposition includes Pothier against Aldrich and Murphy against Kean. In Michigan Burrows faces Townsend and Foss will oppose him.
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Washington
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Julius Caesar Burrows
Michigan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusets
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
John Kean
New Jersey
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Eugene Hale
Maine
Charles Dick
Ohio
Aldrich
Pothier
Franklin Murphy
Burrows
Chas. Townsend
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Soo Railroad Pays Record Fee to State Treasury
Bismarck North Dakota June 13 The Soo railroad paid a new state record fee of 10500 to increase its capital stock from 21000000 to 42000000 The move required certification of articles of incorporation and an increased capital stock amount The $10500 fee was accepted after legal counsel advised compliance with the state law and the secretary of state Blaisdell certified the stock figures
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Bismarck
N. D
Soo Railroad
Soo Company
Wuauie Ae
North Dakota
Greenleaf Wins Second in Western League Oratory
Yankton South Dakota June 13 One of the big forensics events of the northwest was the Western League of Oratory contest held in Yankton Saturday night Four men from North Dakota and South Dakota competed for the championship William Greenleaf of Yankton and the University won first in the state contest and Talbot of Fargo College placed second North Dakota representatives Greenleaf finished second in a close contest
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Yankton
S. D
Northwest
North Dakota
South Dakota
William Greenleaf
University
Talbot
Fargo College
Yankton College
Greenleaf
Senator McCumber Improves Slowly at Home
Washington June 13 Senator McCumber continues to improve slowly and can walk around his room without assistance. It is likely that she will be confined to the house for some time. He will not be able to go to North Dakota for the primary campaign.
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Washington
Mc Cumber
North Dakota
Fall From Window Follows Quarrel in St Paul
In St Paul on a Sunday at 1 30 am Mr and Mrs Sylvester Copeland of Philadelphia fell from a second story window at 206 Nelson Avenue leaving them badly hurt. Copeland identified as civil engineer overseeing Stillwater prison and Y W A building work. They were removed to St Josephs hospital where both remain unconscious.
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St.Paul
Sylvester Capelana
Conlan
Philadelphia
Nelson Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Copeland
Minnesota State Prison
St. Paul Y. W. Co. A
Co d
Fhays
Ed O'Brien
Stillwater
Pastor Stripped and Robbed in Butte Apartment
In Butte Montana on June 13 Reverend Alexander Sanderstrom of the Swedish Lutheran church was robbed of 165 dollars and stripped of his clothing after a brutal assault as he tried to hide his purse. He struggled free and shouted for help. Detectives arrested James H. Howard, identified by the minister, after the incident and the watch he wore was found on the suspect.
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Perry Murray
James Larkin
James H. Howard
Mr. Sanderstrom
Bumper fruit crops eyed for New England and Pacific states
Washington reports splendid prospects for fruit in New England and the Pacific coast, offset by poor central states due to frost. Apples at 58 versus 69.8 ten year norm. peaches likely to exceed last year in Georgia and Delaware. blackberries near 80, raspberries 70.2, cantaloupes slightly down from last year.
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Washington
New England
Pacific Coast
Central ‘States
Department’of Agriculture
Ohio
Missouri
Georgia
Delaware
Central States
State treasurer under fire over handling of funds
D M Holmes of Grand Forks accused North Dakota State Treasurer Bickford of improper fund management including favors to Bowbells Bank, unapproved depositories, and large drafts. Holmes, on behalf of a surety firm, demanded a formal audit and demanded a copy of the report, urging corrective steps and naming rival Gunder Olson as a capable successor.
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Bickford
Bowbells Bank
North Dakota
Bowbells
D. M. Holmes
Grand Forks
Baltimore
Gunder Olson
Grafton
State Auditing Board
State Bank OF Bowbells
Death of James Perkins Ends Troubled Plantation Years
James Perkins, a wealthy Lake Charles planter, was found tied to a tree and cremated near his home after his death. Authorities say he had ongoing trouble with squatters on his plantation, and the case is being investigated as a violent death.
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Lake Charles
James Perkins
Perkins
Roosevelt Speaks to Emigrants on Steerage Deck
On the Easterin Auguste Victoria Roosevelt, aboard the ship, addressed about 1,200 emigrants in steerage including Russian and Gallian Poles, urging citizenship duties and protection of women's rights while greeting them at an altar draped with American flags. He spoke again to German pilgrims in the second cabin and attended Protestant services, with a schedule of further addresses to crew Passengers.
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Crook Haven
Ireland
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
N D rate cases decided by interstate commission
Washington June 13 The interstate commerce commission dismissed the Central Lumber Co Aberdeen S C petition for a proportional freight rate between Aberdeen and Scranton N C after lumber shipped from Washington. Lumber was reshipped due to no connection and a year’s delay occurred. Commission held local rate should apply. William Plummer allowed compensation on a carload of sawdust from East Grand Forks Minn to Minnewaukan N C. Commission found 17 cents per hundred for fuel wood excessive.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Lumber Co
Aberdeen
S. C
Scranton
N. C
William Plummer
East Grand Forks
Minn
Minnewaukan
New Evidence Against Browne Emerges in Lorimer Case
Chicago June 13. Browne's bribery trial over Senator Lorimer's ejection resumed with no court sessions since jurors were completed. A new witness may reveal crucial evidence and the nature of it is expected to appear in the opening address.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neill Browne
William Lorimer
United States
McLurey
Wayman
Browne
Dalzell Leads Dalzell Wins Nomination Battle
The race for the congressional nomination between Dr. Robert J. Black and United States Congressman John Dalzell ends with Dalzell leading by just over 200 votes. A recount is demanded by Black, who alleges fraud in 65 of 171 polling districts, while Dalzell supporters deny any fraud and expect a larger margin from the recount.
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Pittsburg
Robert J. Black
John Dalzell
Dalzell
Black
Montreal Fire Destroys Herald Building
June 13 report says the Herald building burned down in Montreal. Fifteen to twenty people are dead in the ruins and the loss is estimated at $200,000. Crowds heard screams as the fire raged, with reports later adjusting the death toll to thirty five.
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Montreal
Herald
Daring Leap to Liberty in Oklahoma Murder Case
Jim Chapman, a Black man sought in Oklahoma for murder, escaped custody after leaping from Soo Line train No 108 near Kenmare while en route from Canada with Sheriff Fox. He and a white woman allegedly killed the husband of the woman in Stillwater and fled to Canada. Blood signs on the train indicate injuries. posses scour surrounding areas.
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Oklahoma
Minot
N. C
Jim Chapman
Canada
Sheriff Fox
Soo
Kenmare
Chapman
Stillwater
Okla
La Crosse Foreman Murdered After Strike Dispute
John Studier foreman of the La Crosse Pearl Button Co. was killed after a dispute with a worker following a strike. Police and citizens scoured the swamp along the La Crosse river for the suspected assailant. Studier was last seen walking with a worker when three shots were fired and he fell. He died soon after at a hospital.
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la Crosse
Wis
John Studier
la Crosse Pearl Button Co
la Crosse River
Studier
Fire Rips Through Herald Building in Montreal Traced to Water Tank
Fire at the Herald building in Montreal claims thirty five lives including bindery workers and linotype operators. A water tank crashing through floors as flames spread trapped victims near machinery while editorial staff escaped. Despite police and fire crews, strong winds and a massive basement blaze prevented rescue efforts.
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Montreal
McMahon
Drunkards to Receive Lashings in Tulsa Court
Tulsa daily life grows stricter as Municipal Judge C. A. Houston asks city commissioners for a post and whip to lash intoxicated offenders. He says about six arrests for drunkenness occur daily in a state with prohibition enshrined in its constitution.
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Tulsa
Okla
C. A. Houston
Archbishop Blenk Targeted by Death Threats
In New Orleans on June 13 security reports reveal letters threatening Archbishop Blenk with death over his opposition to race track gambling in Louisiana. The note arrived at the archbishop’s palace last night, amid ongoing religious and civic opposition to gambling interests.
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New Orleans
Blenk
Louisiana
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Unsel
Vis
Pepper
Forester
Pinchot
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Air
JM N.Y
Raritan River
Perth Amboy
N. J
Front Street
Erie Avenue
Friar Land
Hope
Sen. M'Cumber
ST. Paul
Butte, Mont
Pacific States
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Lorimer
Pennsylvania
Montreal Herald
Button Company
Bulletin
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