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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
Officials of the Southern Pacific face conspiracy charges in a case involving alleged collusion and illicit influence within the railroad company. Prosecutors allege coordinated actions aimed at manipulating policy outcomes. The case centers on internal communications and financial dealings reviewed by investigators.
Attorney General Wickersham says the government suit to recover valuable oil lands in Southern California has yielded sensational disclosures from witnesses subpoenaed by the government. The case targets Southern Pacific and related parties over lands valued at millions and alleges a conspiracy to hide secret correspondence and documents. Nonpartisan observers note the disclosures could restore vast tracts to the public domain.
Colonel Wans wins 16 000 vote lead in New Jersey as delegates to C4 gathering headlines the campaign.
Dispatches detail a Cuban revolt as 1 090 U S Marines land from Prairie transport to reinforce Guantanamo Naval Station against about 4 000 Cuban rebels. The transport Prairie arrives with 1 000 troops aiding the U S position amid rising violence and threats to the garrison.
Trafalgar Square hosts the largest demonstration by labor unions including the Amalgamated Society of Watermen Lightermen and Bargemen along with the Amalgamated Trades Labor unions. They resolve to mobilize a modal stoppage of work and threaten port blockades across England to back demands for better transport and dock workers' conditions.
The report lists delegates to the Republican and Democratic national conventions from states including New Jersey Texas Montana Kentucky Ohio Arizona and Vermont. It notes upcoming primaries and the closing of campaigns with Vermont set to finish on June 18.
Senate resolutions express gratitude to Captain Rostron and Carpathia officers for rescuing Titanic survivors. President urged to present a gold medal to Rostron amid naval appropriation discussions and training plans in London. Dowager Danish queen reported ill with nervous shock in Copenhagen. Miner killed by falling rock near Norvell Michigan. four children survive.
A three week old infant developed a watery rash on the arms shoulders and chest followed by fever and swelling. A physician prescribed cider treatment and later generic remedies. The family pursued various products including Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Paxtine for cleaning, while concerns about the baby's condition and safety persisted.
Harvey W Wiltes a noted pure foods expert is treated with pneumonia at his residence in this city. The doctor has removed his dairy and farm at Rinm ont Valleyon. May 29. Henry Frond a leading Brattleboro manufacturer and a prominent Baptist layman was elected president of the Northern Habitat convention in Washington. May 29. Senator Lorimer refuses to resign before the vote to unseat him. San Diego May 28. C H Tolliver of San Francisco dirigible inventor and wife murdered. Lewis arrested and confessed. Martinsville May 28 four killed when their automobile was struck on tracks near Centerton. Chicago May 20 wreck leaves John Fellows dead beneath locomotive. Six hundred freight handlers strike in Minneapolis May 30. Dr R So Sloan died in Chattanooga last Tuesday. He was eighty one.
The Pan American Society of the United States held its first dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on May 29 with all 21 independent nations represented by their highest Washington diplomats. Brazil’s Ambassador de Gama spoke after Secretary Knox, attacking U S action on seized coffee bags linked to the Brazilian coffee trust.
General Booth of the Salvation Army may face worsening eye trouble after cataract surgery. The left eye flared during the procedure and the inflammation spread to the other eye, raising concerns about the outcome. New Orleans reports note rail floods disrupt Texas and Pacific operations. In Keokuk Iowa, Democratic politician Hickey was shot and fatally wounded, with reporter Willam Dunn present Tuesday.
John D Rockefeller testified under cross examination by Samuel Untermyer in Missouri regarding efforts to block Rockefeller interests from regaining control of Waters-Pierce Oil. The session featured clashes between Untermyer and Rockefeller’s counsel and extensive media presence in New York and Missouri.
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