President Roosevelt Opens Jamestown Exposition Day
President Roosevelt made a second visit to the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia. Georgian Day featured Bulloch hall opening replica of Roosevelts mother home. He toured Georgia New York and negro exhibits while thousands packed the grounds. A naval review and military parade followed his forenoon address and reception by officials.
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Norfolk
Roosevelt
Bulloch Hall
Roswell
CIA
Georgia State Building
Government Pier
National Auditorial Association
Exposition Auditorium
Georgia
New York
Hampton Roads
United States
Lee
President's speeches push for railway and worker regulation
The president addressed Georgians and editors, urging nationwide and state action on railroad and corporate regulation to protect workers. He argued for financial compensation for work injuries and families of the deceased, challenging the old view that workers bear all occupation risks. He urged Congress to ensure damages for railroad employees and to curb protracted lawsuits, ending with a call to bolster the navy.
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Georgia
Congress
Navy
President Urges Taxation Changes Including Inheritance Tax
The president addresses editors on land rent and taxation, endorsing a graduated income tax as a desirable feature of federal policy and advocating inheritance taxes as a means to curb swelling fortunes. He hopes the court will find such taxes constitutional and emphasizes taxing wealth proportionally to its growth.
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Supreme Court
Progressive tax on fortunes limits inheritable wealth
A statement argues that a wealth tax capped at 100 percent on amounts above a set threshold would not confiscate the rest and would not harm thrift or industry. It contends that unlimited transmission of immense American fortunes offers no national or individual benefit and that the measure targets excess not earned merit.
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America
Taft Speech Delights Wisconsin Banquet Audience
Secretary of War William Howard Taft was welcomed by Governor James Q. Davidson at the Hotel Pfister in Milwaukee. Mayor Beeker and 300 guests praised Taft as the nation’s future leader while he praised Panama Canal history and received enthusiastic applause. Earlier he spoke in Madison to students who cheered Senator Spooner.
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Milwaukee
William FH. Taft
James Q. Davidson
Wisconsin
Pfister
Sherburn M. Beeker
Ohio
Taft
Panama Canal
Senator Spooner
Conditions in Russia Grow More Serious
London reports internal strife in Russia with murder and pillage rising as peasants vent anger at landowners. A Telegraph dispatch notes 158 victims in the week ending last Saturday, including 80 dead and 78 wounded, amid terrorist bands robbing travelers and widespread arson.
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London
A &J. Petersborg
Telegraph
Russia
Taft Speaks at Janesville on Wayne to Madison
Secretary of War William H Taft was met by about 200 business and professional leaders in Janesville Wisconsin. On the back platform of his car he delivered a brief speech praising Senator Spooner and said newspaper men compelled him into his current role as a presidential candidate and that he had chosen another career.
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Janesville, Wis
William H. ‘Taft
Here
Madison
Spooner
Taft
Japanese Pacific fund targets immigration law clash
Washington reports thousands of dollars raised by Japanese on the Pacific coast to aid a pact with Japan’s Progressive party to overturn the Satonji ministry, repeal the exclusion clause, and secure naturalization rights for Japanese in the United States. Secrecy surrounds Takahashi’s accounts as Aoki’s views surface on immigration limits and possible war risk.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Progressive Party of Japan
Satonji
Feu
United States
Guru Administration Party
Japan
Charles Takahashi
Seattle
Wash
Associated Press Party
Associated Press
Yammaohi
Japanese Society of
Takahashi
Aoki
San Francisco
Congress of the
Straus
Aokins
Theo Mite
Commeres
Erber
Wwere
Lawaka
Viscount sNoki
Uwe
Viatuneka
Fae Tokio
Takeatuisu
Hiepart
Earthquake Hits Guayaquil Sighting Cotopaxi Activity
A violent earthquake lasting some time was felt in Guayaquil at 4 30 pm yesterday causing panic. Authorities attribute the quake to Mount Cotopaxi, which is ejecting large quantities of stones.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Mount Cotopaxi
Diplomatic Discrepancies Over Immigration Policy
A report details conflicting statements between the Japanese embassy and U S Secretary Straus on immigration law. Takahashi quotes Straus contradicting embassy claims, highlighting tensions before Takahashi and Miyaoka depart for Japan and discuss policy with Viscount Nokki.
Victim of Devil Wagon Dies in Janesville
June 11 in Janesville Wisconsin Frank Cooke aged 69 the oldest jeweler in Wisconsin died from injuries after being run over by his own automobile. He was the victim of the Devil Wagon incident in which he was struck and fatally injured.
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Janesville
Wis
Frank Cooke
Wisconsin
Scores on the Diamonds
Baseball scores update from Chicago and leagues across teams. American and Association games feature Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cleveland, Boston, Washington, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, Minneapolis, and more. Scores show multiple completions with varied margins and locations including city matchups and interleague play.
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Chicago
Ato
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Cincintti
Lirtoula Trerby
Philadelphia
Paradelphia
Detroit
Boston
Ceveland
Washington
Washinton
Toledo
St. Paul
Little Pig Market Song Ad From Local Drugstore
A verse complains Babe is unwell and seeks relief from a local druggist Wm F Jungkungz at 85 Stephenson St. The item promotes medicine with a motherly remedy line, indicative of a historical pharmaceutical advertisement.
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Wm. F. Jungkungz
Stephenson St
Notices Request Regular Paper Delivery Improvement
Patrons are asked to inform this office if their newspaper is not received regularly to help ensure timely delivery and maintain service.
Japanese Ambassador Backs Silence on Opposition Strength
The text shows Viscount Aoki limiting comments with reporters and refusing statements from the embassy about a perceived rise in the Japanese opposition. It notes a persisted policy of no commentary on U S incidents and maintains embassy silence.
Conspiracy Claim Dominates Ore Mining Trial Highlights
In Toise Ida June 11 cross examination of Warry Orchard defense for Haywood pressed a conspiracy theory by mine owners against the Western Federation of Miners. The day’s result cleared WFM leaders of planning the Vindicator blast and Haywood and Mover of Detective Gregory murder, while Orchard admitted other crimes including a cheese factory fire for insurance and cheese sales at short weight. Orchard denied owners' involvement in the crimes.
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Toise
Ida
Warry Orchard
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Gregory
Orchard
Iin
Richardson
Ontario
Ruling Cuts Short State Case Against Mayor Schmitz
In San Francisco on June 11 Judge Dunne sustained an objection and halted the states case in the extortion trial of Mayor Schmitz as the defense, surprised, was not ready to start introducing evidence. Campbell opened for the defense and adjournment was ordered for the day.
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San Francisco
Dunne
Schmitz
Campbell
Receiver Appointed For Milwaukee Wholesale Grocers
In Milwaukee on June 11 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Smith Thordike Brown Co a wholesale grocers firm. The Wisconsin Trust Company was named receiver with a bond of 25 000. Estimated liabilities are about 490 000. Also from Mexico City on June 11 Secretary Root will be received as a guest during his visit. Sub Secretary Algera said the trip carries no political significance.
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Milwaukee
Smith, Thorndike & Brown Company
Wisconsin Trust Company
City of Mexico
State Department
Root
Mexico
Algera
Lynching Near Gibbs Landing Ends in Death and Cremation
James W. Wilson, 22, a Black man, was shot and his body burned by a mob near Gibbs Landing Virginia on June 11. Report says he assaulted the planter’s daughter during a visit to a local plantation while white men were away.
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Gibbs Landing
James W. Wilson
Stray Torpedo Damages German Steamer August
A stray torpedo struck the German coaster August off Kiel on June 4, causing severe damage and leaking. The vessel, damaged but afloat, was docked for repairs after the incident near the practice range.
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Kiel
Germany
Mary Baker Eddy Case Referred to Master for Competency
The case of Mrs. Mary Baker Glov er Eddy has been referred to a master to investigate her mental competency. The outcome marks a defeat for her lawyers and trustees. Other items include Yale divinity fellow Dar win A Leavitt, ship departs for Japan, Western Federation of Miners re elects Moyer and Haywood, and resignations by wine growers over tax laws. An ambassador from Britain visits Chicago, Dan Coughlin sails for Honduras, Ayres questioned over court martial remarks, Bessie Metzdorf confesses to burglary, and a dynamite explosion at Pedro Miguel kills seven men.
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Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Darwin A. Leavitt
Teloit
Wis
Hooker
Yale Divinity School
Worocki
Seattle
Japan
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Moyer
Haywood
Ambassador Bryvee
Great Britain
Chicago
Chicago University
Dan Coughlin
Honduras
War Department
Ayres
Lim
Bessie Metzdorf
Cleveluna
Pedro Miguel
Liue
Panamn Canal
One of Sheridan's Retorts
One of the Sheridan retorts mocks Shevidsen for claiming Wade must go home. Kite likens government opposition to a drag chain. Sheridan, with characteristic precision, notes the drag chain is only applied when the machine is going down.
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Sheridan
Shevidsen
Wade
Kite
Sheviden
Nott
Curious Tornado Tales From Old York and West York
Across West York and nearby areas a Friday night tornado left many freakish effects. W A Murphy recalls the twister’s path behind his store where only windows broke. Margaret Crowe survived after being hurled through a screen door as eleven orchard trees collapsed onto her home. Frank Bostick’s house was shredded with a bedstead found miles away. Ruth Bostick and her daughter Ruth suffered severe injuries in the destruction, with one daughter nearly naked after being hurled through a dining room window.
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West
York
W. A. Murphy
Maragret Crowe
Arey
Merom
Ind
Crowe
Frank Bostick
Crowe's
Ruth Bostick
Ruth
Defied the United States leads to wartime romance
In Edwardsville and St Louis a romance ends in marriage after Rose Wolff defies a recruiting officer by tearing up enlistment papers. Roger Kennedy’s discharge is arranged, avoiding war. The tale ends with the couple wed, amid a tale of defiance and happiness. In Charleston Il, voters approve bonds to pay Coles County debt of 225000 from the eight year old courthouse project.
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St. Louis
Roger Kennedy
Edwardsville
Rose Wolff
Miss Wolff
N. O. Nelson
Leclaire 111
Skennedy
Misa Wolff
Roger
United States
Charleston
Coles County
Court House
Supreme Court
Bondholders Move to Foreclose on Elmwood Works
Elijah N. Zoline, formerly Chicago assistant corporation counsel, files suit in Madison County Circuit Court Edwardsville to foreclose on the works and place the property in receivership. The action names the bondholders seeking to seize the property for repayment of debts.
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Alton
Edwardsville
Eircnit
Madison County
Elijah N. Zoline
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
Death of an Aged Pioneer Canton UL
Willam Taft Hemenover aged 86 formerly mayor of Canton and twice city court judge is dead. Trew is a member of the New Jersey legislature and editor of the Hudson County Democrat of Hoboken.
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Canton
Two Young Girls Drowned Near Belvidere Dam
In Belvidere UK on June 11 Miss Minnie Taig and Delphia Noerting drowned when the boat carrying them went over the Kilwaukee river dam near here. Local authorities reported the tragedy and are investigating the incident.
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Belvidere
Minnie Taig
Delphia Noerting
Kilwaukee River
Here
Gambling raid in Carmi leads to seized equipment
In Carmi on June 11, Sheriff Griscom led a raid on gambling rooms and confiscated several cables and 5.40 poker chips. The items were publicly burned on the streets as part of the action.
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Carmi
Griscoml
Jewelry store moves to Stephenson Street
A. W. Ford announces removal of stock to 162 Stephenson street and invites old and new friends to call at the new store. New goods for the graduation season arrive, offered at reasonable prices. Fine watch work and repair will be attended to promptly. A. W. Ford, Jeweler and Optician.
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A. W. Ford
Stephenson Street
A. W. Forp
Gud Optician
Daily Journal Delivered Citywide for Ten Cents Weekly
The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city at a rate of 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes affordable access to news for all residents and highlights convenient service throughout the urban area.
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the Daily Journal
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Badger State
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Rulea
Uncle Sam
RayoLamp
Standard Oil Company, Incorporated
Derma Viva
Derma Viva CO
H. J. Mooge
Joseph Emmert
Coal Pile Savings Bank
Freeport Hardware Co
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