Senate Confers Over Bill Changes on Standard Oil Provisions
Washington June 25 The Senate discussed the conference report on a pivotal bill for immigration and commerce. The debate centered on anticomp and commodity amendments with objections from Spooner Tilman and Lodgesharpky. A second conference was ordered as senators argued over definitions affectingStandard Oil’s role and interstate regulation. The session adjourned at 5 p.m. pending further talks with the House.
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Spooner
House of Representatives
Tilman
Lodgesharpky
Reaclves
Btandacd
Tiina
Senate
McLaurin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Willemon
House
Buins
Genete
AOL
Rey Tillman
LaFollette
Interstate Conmierer
Cerrail
Immigration bill ends in commission in Washington
The immigration bill, discussed for three years in the House, passed in a commission without any vote on paragraphs. It attracted attention as representatives faced powerful foreign colonists opposing a head tax of five dollars, which was defeated.
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Washington
Wilch
Educational test reform bill passes without division
After a tight vote a substitute for the educational test measure was adopted, eliminating key features. The bill passed without division as the 6:35 pm recess followed a close session. Washington reports note a treasury correspondence request regarding steel duties and petroleum by products rulings.
Deficiency Bill Clears House Panel With 10 Million Plus
The House Appropriations Committee completed the general deficiency appropriation bill totaling 10,245,509 to cover federal shortfalls across departments. Key items include customs revenue, Pacific coast public buildings repairs, San Francisco earthquake relief, postal and military expenses, and rail and foreign mail transportation costs. An amendment legalizes and ratifies pre March 1902 tariff duties in the Philippines to finalize refunds expected under court rulings, not affecting already adjudicated cases.
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Supreme Court
Warner-Bamesenna
How Militiamen Get In On The Appropriation
Washington June 5 Assistant Secretary of War issued a directive to militia chiefs in the states and territories detailing eligibility for Tecum legisation benefits. At least 26 percent of general government funds for the national guard must be spent on rifle practice. Land bought with government funds for rifle ranges must be vested in the United States, with states acting as trustees. Loss or destruction due to carelessness will be deducted from next year’s allowance.
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Washington
Oliverlay
Teceni Legisiation
United States
Senate amendment shields island reserves in gulf and lakes
Washington June 25 The Senate amendment to a bill protecting bird breeding reserves set apart by the president for sites in the gulf of Mexico and Lake Superior was agreed to in the house today An agnate added a proviso excluding the Black Hills from the law’s application
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Black Hills
$1,700,000 for West Point completion approved
The Senate adopted the conference report on the military appropriation bill. It includes a provision funding completion of the Were Point improvement at $1,700,000.
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Washington
Senater
Senate
Engineer and Fireman Fatally Shot in Cab
In Indianapolis area tonight engineer Panine Ao and fireman Me Kora were fatally wounded when a shooting occurred while their engine was in motion. The attackers were not immediately identified, and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Ind
Chea Vartio
A. Panine Ao
Indiana health official probes Kingan packing plant
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state health board inspected all departments of Kingan and Co packing plant in Indianapolis. He did not notify the firm of the visit and said the investigation would continue tomorrow amid symptoms of a broader inquiry connected to a separate case.
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Kingan &Co
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Wiickel
Unsanitary Conditions Found in Chicago Packing Plants
Chicago June 25 reports by Chief Sanitary Inspector P L Hedrick to Health Commissioner J H Whalen note unsanitary conditions at some Independent packing houses after inspecting smaller plants at the Union Stock Yards. Some plants were clean and ventilated, others lacked repair, proper plumbing, gutters, and ventilation. orders are being prepared for alterations.
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P.L. Hedrick
J. H. Whalen
Union
Traction Company Heads to Philadelphia for Policy Talks
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company executives led by General Manager D Fammona and directors from Lafayette and this city sailed to Philadelphia for a decisive meeting with officers and directors. Plans center on the Logansport Lafayette extension and potential shop locations, with Huntington and Fort Wayne options discussed amid employee interest in cheaper living costs. Construction progress at Spy Run power house continues, using river water for operation, while a motorman suffered facial injuries when a glass pane shattered on a Limited car.
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Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley, Traction Company
Fort. Wayne
Elizabeth Street
Huntington
Ig Rert Wayne
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne & Wabash# Valley company
Nls
Hito
Whole Family Sentenced to Life for Murder Case
In Boonville Inn Jon ah Williams and his wife Minerva Williams and son Wesley Williams receive life imprisonment for involvement in the murder of James Leigh on January 26. Judge Rasch imposes the sentences, marking one of the most remarkable family prosecutions in B court history. F B Posey represents Mrs Williams and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court if a new trial is denied.
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Wal'ba
Smalls
F. B. Posey
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Bipreme Court
Log causes death of 28 year old worker near New Haven
Jerry Ditzell, 28, unmarried, was found dead in a woods strip four miles west of New Haven after a log rolled from a wagon during loading. Coroner J E Stults and Dr George Studer concluded death resulted from blunt force and subsequent injuries, noting Ditzell crawled about ten feet after being struck before dying. Employer Mr Dager located the body around 12:30 pm Monday. no witness to the death.
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Ita
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Casa Bowers
New Haven
Stulta
George Studer
Stults
Dizell
Ditzctl
Wahila
Duzell
Ditzell
Mr. Dager
James Mitchell Hospitalized After Sudden Decline
James Mitchell, veteran editor, was removed to hospital after a sudden decline from his apartment. Doctors report serious condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
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James Mitchell
Muncie Gas Light and Fuel Company Receiver Named
Indianapolis June 2. Judge Anderson appointed Chas E Ruger of Muncie as receiver for the Muncie Gas Light and Fuel company following an application by Trinals Trust and Savings Bank and H Henkle of Chicago. Bond set at 20 4900. The case concerns a $410,000 bond issue with 250 bonds originally issued and 237 outstanding.
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Ind
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Fesat
Tfimnals Trust & Savings
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Orig
Sinwlumber
Fort Wayne Labor Canvass Seeks Pledges From Candidates
Central labor body plans to canvass all candidates in Fort Wayne for pledges to support union labor causes. A five-member delegation will request written or direct assurances that elected officials will not undermine organized labor and will back the federation’s stance at the polls. The move follows a call from President Gompers and targets the city’s anticipated high voter turnout.
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Viatt
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H. P. Scherer
Vadkor Gart Shober
Timee-Herald
J. F. Rehling
John Metzger
Henry Koch
Rob‘gon Park
Weathale
Fort Whyne
Cline
Union Barhecta
Union Ibor
Pork barrel opens for public buildings list in Indiana
Washington June 25 the pork barrel opened in the house to funds for public buildings. Chairman Barnicldt steered a package worth about 20 100 000 to aid cities including Crawfordsville with 15 960 for present improvements South Bend 78 000 Bedford 80 000 Marion 80 000 Michigan City 70 000 Indianapolis area sites 15 000 Columbus 15 000 Connersville 10 000 Greencastle 9 000 Jeffersonville 10 000 Kokomo 15 000
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A.alte
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Connersville
Greencastle
Jeffersonville
Kokomo
Ohio Capital Budget Records Fragment 909 Peru Listing
An OCR fragment lists various city names and proposed appropriation amounts including Toledo Columbus Warren and multiple towns with figures ranging from 10 000 to 990 000. The text discusses an appropriation for a site and a commitment by Congress to provide funds at the next session for a building.
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Columbus
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Spring
Tramilton
Youkestown
Lancaster
Greenville
Martetts
Marion
Newnrit
Ashtabule
Delaware
Indiana filings reveal two new firms in state markets
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list Long Distance Telephone Manufacturing Company of South Bend with capital stock $200,900 to manufacture telephone equipment and directors Cita K Seibert M L Seibert and Stanley A Duvall. August Broder Company of Fort Wayne has capital stock $40,000 to engage in the jewelry business with directors August Broder J A Calhoun and Nora Calhoun.
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K. Seibert
M.L. Seibert
Stanley A. Duvall
August Broder Company
Fort Wayne
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August Broder
J. A. Calhoun
Nora Calhoun
Unionists Locked Out by Builders at Muncie
In Muncie Indiana June 25 the Taokerto Builders association barred all workingmen from city jobs over a wage scale dispute with plumbers. Carpenters sided with non union plumbers, halting many trades including painters and plasterers, as efforts to reach a rapid settlement continue amid broad support for the plumbers.
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Taokerto Builders’ Association
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Rantrantors
Ashe Bishop to Retain Father Noll at Fort Wiesird
In Besancon the Catholic center convened a meeting of leading parishioners to oppose the transfer of Rev. John Noll from Fort Wiesard to another duty. Noll, renowned preacher and parish worker, is praised for his quiet manner and local devotion, with parishioners urging his retention. The move prompted extensive concern among the parish and clergy.
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Ita
Weather forecast and scattered notes from Washington
The forecast covers Tuesday and Wednesday with partly cloudy skies in most regions. Winds turn northeast to north with varying strength and warmer conditions inland. Michigan expects showers and cooler nights, while Atlantic regions see warmer days with variable winds. A stray weather anecdote mentions a low thermometer around Axios and a long forecast table appears garbled.
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Turaday
Tidiaba
Lower Michigan
Tesday
Indianap olis man Mullex linked to murder mystery
Wilbur Mullex, once thought connected to the Sara Sehater murder case from two years ago, was arrested Sunday. He was fined 31 and cast in police court today and sent to the workhouse for eleven days. Bedford authorities may relocate him there, while dispatches doubt any new lead will solve the mystery.
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WiLbur Mullex
Sara Sehater Plurder
Wes
Bedford
Manex
Pwwiitel
Muzzle Champagne Tragedy Ends Life Of Architect On Roof Garden
New York June 25 Gronford White renowned architect of McKim Mead White was shot and killed during the Madison Square Garden roof garden performance of the musical extravaganza Muzzle Champagne by Harry Thaw a Pittsburg family member. White died before aid could reach him and Thaw was arrested immediately. Thaw claimed the assault was because White ruined his life by marrying Evelyn Nesbitt. The shooting caused a panic with chairs overturned and a stampede as patrons fled toward exits. Thaw was identified later as John Bailth of Washington DC and then linked to Harry Thaw of Westbury. The incident interrupted the show and the audience initially believed the shots were a hoax. The tragedy occurred around 10 30 pm as Thaw confronted White who had been seated in the seventh row. The fireman confiscated the revolver and Thaw was placed under arrest. Nesbitt offered no protest as Thaw was taken away. Continued on Page 3.
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