Direct Drive for Senators Passes Senate in Historic Vote
The U S Senate approved by 64 to 24 a resolution for direct popular election of United States senators. The Bristow amendment granting federal supervision failed 44 to 44 with the vice president casting the deciding vote. The House already passed the measure, with debate highlighting fears of federal control and state action.
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U. S. Senate
Washington
Senate
Bristow
Peeaire Abe Dee
Davis
Arkatvas
Cammus
Clapp
la Folistte Ber
Cumroins
Davie
Arkansas
Bacan
Guggenheim
Cummins Arogs
Bacon
United ‘States
McCamber
Solington
Alabathe
Borah
House
United States
Senate of the
States demand direct election of senators list
A garbled list shows states supporting a proposed constitutional amendment for direct senatorial election. The fragment names Arkansas Nevada California Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Utah Missouri Kansas Texas Oregon Illinois Indiana Colorado South Dakota Kentucky Idaho Pennsylvania Washington Nebraska North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Alabama Montana and others, with numerous OCR errors.
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Arkansas
Nevada
California
Michigan
Minnesota
Utah
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Oregon
Ilineis
Lewisiaro
Indiana
Colorado
South Dakota
Kentucky
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Washington
Nebraske
North
Carolina
Oklahomaa
Tennessee
Ie Montang
Dareey
Wickersham and Congress in clash over anti trust action
Washington reports a dispute over the Justice Department's handling of criminal actions against officials of the American Tobacco Company. Representative Byrnes of Tennessee sought a public disclosure, while Attorney General Wickersham argued the information was not in the public interest. The resolution named 29 defendants in the case and the companies involved. ST. PETERSBURG report: a ferryboat sank near Glitch, drowning thirty.
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Washington
Traction lines taxed across counties include Allen County value
Listing of taxes by traction lines shows Allen County property valued at 900 040.00 with Indiana counties split among multiple street railways and electric lines. Distribution highlights Indianapolis bands, Terre Haute, and Evansville areas, naming numerous railway companies and their assessed amounts.
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Allen County
Meinrion
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Indisnois
Crawfordavilla & Western
Ben Polls
Reneecianapolla
Colysebue
Southern
Endianapolla
Both Astern
Indiacepatis & Street Railway
Tadianapolis
New Tete
Fulton
Grant
Jaluste
Hasliton
Cancock
Hendricks
Henry
Howars
Haytington
Jackson
Fay
Jeerson
Johnson
Fayett
Geese Kovox
Koscioske
Ciean
Syene Feesbst Porter
Prtnam
Scout
Shelby
Spencer
Steuben
Joseph
Bulliven
Tipton
Vanderburg
Yemen
Wayne
Fisniet
Walls
Whitley
Allen
Fort Wayne
Springfeld
Northern Indiana
Hie Electric
Toledo
Chicago
Lake Ene
Lake Shore
South
Whiting
CBSO
South Bend
Cage
Northerne $2Bst2s; Chicagor New York Air
Ake
Shore 4
St. Teatheetashaeh
Boni Bev
Northern Indians
Southern Michigan
Chicags
Pranaril
Evacaville
Southern Endana
Evansville
Storm Scourge Swept East In Virginia Peninsula
A fierce electrical storm swept the Virginia peninsula causing widespread damage in Newport News, Hampton, and Phoebus. Dozens of vessels were damaged, buildings and wires toppled, and a blackout left the area in darkness. several deaths and numerous injuries were reported, with ships at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard struck and traffic disrupted.
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Sewport News
Virginia Peninsula
Tames River
Hampton Roads
Sernes
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Seal
Old Dominion
New Japantown
Newport News
Hampton
Phoebus
Suffrage Gists Honored Abroad at International Congress
Since 12-Twa sinh congress of the federnational Suffrage licence opened here today with a thousand delegates from Europe, the United States, Australia and South America present. The welcome address was made by Mira Anna Whit jock of Sweden, after which Mrs. Care 28 Chapman-Cait was re elected prep jent. The congress will git until Saturday. Incidents included Jennie Richards presenting a suffrage banner from Washington and the warm welcome for Rev. Dr. Anna Shai, the water Assembly plsing at her entrance.
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United States
Australia
South America
Mira Anna Whit’ Jock
Sweden
Care
Chapman-Cait
Embezzlement Trial Opens Over $34,000 Rail Funds
Cincinnati June 2 A jury opens the trial of Edgar S Cooke charged with embezzling 34000 from railroad treasuries. Attorneys promise interesting developments as three New York witnesses testify about deposits Cooke made in Brooklyn First National and other banks. The defense claims larger sums may be involved. The day ends with Cooke's lawyer noting a request by a New York Central representative to bring a witness.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
New York
Edgards. Cook
Attomers
Charles Warrner
Charles Hamburg
First National Book
Brooklyn
John T. Simmons
Bankes’ Safe Deposit Companys
Albert Scheibel
Ing
Frank and
J.C. Jenkins Company
Cooke Intein
Hamburg
Cooke
Nathar Bank of
Simmons
Jennia && Tininomas
Jennie & Tiwmionds
Jeannette Stewart Ford
Scheibel
New York Central
Fred Horne
Sugar trust guards its secrets in Pennsylvania deal inquiry
Washington report notes former officers of the American Sugar Refining Co linked to acquiring the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co at Philadelphia. James W. Beck counsels argued against committee prejudgment while evidence shows officers face trial in November for conspiracy to acquire the property. Chairman Herdwick pressed for full investigation. Atkins testified he had no direct knowledge of the Pennsylvania deal negotiated under Henry Havemyer. The company claimed 1920 production exceeded 42 percent of US sugar consumption, with beet sugar plants producing 14 percent. The refining company holds direct interests in seven plants and stock in four of the remaining three factories producing refined sugar.
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Washington
Américain Sugar Refining’ Company
Inciedins Formes
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
James W. Beck
Penonytvania
Herdwick
Atkins
Havemyer
McQuirlee Beet
United States
United
Com
Panies
Wppeteaten
Throweh
Fire devastates most of Whitewright Texas town
Bulletin from Pallas Texas reports most of Whitewright in Grayson County destroyed by fire. About forty business houses and seventy five residences burned. Communications disrupted. details not yet confirmed.
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Pballas
Texas
Whitewright
Texsa
Grayson
Toto
Weather forecast for Indiana and Michigan regions
Tuesday and Wednesday show partly clear to fair skies with warmer temperatures. Northwest winds moderate, temperatures rising to comfortable levels. Regional notes include mixed conditions across Indiana and Lower Michigan with a mix of clearing and warmer periods, details from the United States Weather Bureau.
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Washington
Foreezer
Indiana
Milnels
Otto
Fatr Tustay
Pravapis
Wads
Lower Michian
Reception Will Be The Brilliants White House Event
Washington June 12 The reception for Mr and Mrs Taft on June 1 9 marks the 25th wedding anniversary and is expected to be the most largely attended function ever held at the White House Invitations have been sent to over 2000 and possibly 4000 will be invited The guest list includes officials clergymen editors and many who entertained the president on his travels Mrs Taft will not attend due to medical advice Helen Taft will stand by the president for the greeting The reception starts at 3 o clock and will last several hours It is noted as the third silver wedding for a president and wife with a reference to President Grant
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Washington
Ifr. Tate
White House
Tett
Weahington
Republicanestimal Committee
Tafy
Helen Tutt
Grant
Notre Dame Degrees and Honors Awarded
Notre Dame conferred degrees and honor awards at exercises of the university. Degrees included Doctor of Science to James Joseph Wout of New York and a Bachelor of Letters to others. Special honors featured the Quan Ford medal for the best classical program and medals for English essays. Recipients included Patrick F H Cunning of Pitspur and Patrick H Dolan of Springfield.
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James
Joseph Wout
New-York City
Walter, Eliott
New York City
Judson Harmen
Ohio
Charles Fitzpatrick
Ottawa
Ottawa, Ont. and William Rockhill Nelson, of ‘Fansas Cir
Jawa
Ford
Chicago
Jman
Joseph Qu
Thomas Ay
Ore Arlene
Crpindlana
Ey All Gale
Patrick FH. Cunning
Pitspura
Patrick H. Dolan
Springfield
Joseph A. Lyons
Lagulon
City crematory blamed for city waste costs rise
Dr. 5 A Gru, secretary of the city board of health, urged discussions on garbage disposal as city cremat ory facilities fail to keep costs down. The 17 year old plant has one functioning oven, forcing the city to burn and handle ton s of garbage at about 1.60 per ton. Fort Wayne studies show costs varying widely and the city pays about 316 more than peers. Drainage and improper can practices add to the burden, with warrants issued for violators of sanitation can rules.
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5. A. Gru
City Board of Health
Board-Of - Publi Iworks
Garjage Fram & City
Fors Warne
Fort Wayne
F. T. Beney
Board of Public Works
Crutl
Sarbege
Ile Law
Alty
Elty
Railroads Face Conference on Street Openings and Paving
A city board will discuss opening Webster or Harrison and Clinton streets to freight traffic as Wabash and Pennsylvania officials were notified. Contractor Tripper announced brick laying on Calhoun Street under the subway and paving material arrived for immediate work, with plans to finish the west side by Monday and resume at Dearfield Avenue. Webster Street residents complained about pavement quality between Berry and Main, while no action has been taken yet by the heart department.
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Wabash of Strels
Pennsylvania
Webster Street
Harrison and
Clinton Streets
Wabat
Naw
Dnd
Tripreer
Calhoun Street
Wabash Railroad
Deirfield Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Hope Hospital Commencement Next Monday
The annual graduation exercises of the Hope Hospital Nurse Training School will be held Monday evening June 19 at the high school. Diploma awards will go to Wille nurses who completed the program. The event will be addressed by Hon. K. G. Hottman. Class members include Hollie Kouns Fort Wayne Agrelia Knaver Lima Nona Parkinan Bluet on Lucile Cameron Ontario Leota Schilling Basket Mary Bryan Pierce Frances Keyser Mayme Tantzentieer Silver Lase Martie McGregor Samin Ontario.
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Hope Hospital
Nuress
Wille
Ofela
K. G. Hott
Man
Hollie Kouns
Fort Warns
Agrelia Knaver
Lima
Nona Parkinan
Bluitton
Lucile ‘Cameron
Ontario
Mexican Army Repatriates Ten Farmlands Under Madero Rule
Cuernavaca reports show revolutionary forces easing as troops withdraw amid promises of new work and pay, with many rurales accepting horse stipends. Madero tours southern states, drawing large crowds of former insurgents, while political factions gauge the first elections as parties debate church influence and governance.
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CITT
Mexico
Madera
Barre
Reyes
Park Board Set to Add New Playgrounds in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne officials announce plans to expand parks with new playgrounds. The board has secured a promise from Con W. 8 Catshal wet he would fund part of the project and aims to seek appropriations. The action intends to back area citizens and support improved recreation while managing existing obligations.
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Fort Mayne
Aiaalae Bobeceipe Taits
Seer & Er
Federation Endorses Half Holiday Closing in Wanting Shops
The Federation of Labor last night endorsed the half holiday closing movement started last Wednesday by meat cutters and grocery clerks. A committee was appointed to meet tonight with committees from meat cutters, grocery clerks, grocers, and butchers to discuss the half holiday closing. Delegates named to represent the federation include Fell, Butler, Keller, Makaren, Kongejian, Baker, Straub, and Kops.
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Federation of
Fenar
Kongelian
Baker, Straub and
Kops
Cut Down Yellow Pine Production by Order of the Lumber Trust
In Kansas City a state ouster suit against the lumber trust features testimony by R A Long, president of Long Ball Surviver Co, claiming a 33 1/3 percent cut in yellow pine output during six months of 1904. He argues the restraint aimed to avoid losses from depreciation and insurance, noting an oversupply of southern pine and suggesting price lists and potential salvage if the cartel activity ended.
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Lumber “Trust
Kansas
City
Long Ball Surviver Company
Trader Land
R.A. Long
Lang
Assextation
Long
Lance
Lene
Subile Wold
Te Lumber Wade
Perntle Les
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