Cattle Market Clash Over Post-Mortem Inspection Sparks Compromise
M R Murphy of Cui ahy Packing asserts South Omaha will buy cattle under same post-mortem rules as Saturday, resisting any shift toward dairy cow inspection changes. The St Joseph exchange pact calls for an inspector at scales to flag diseased or unfit cattle, with post-mortem checks by government inspectors on designated animals. The dispute shakes market regularity with possible compromise similar to St Joe.
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Omaha
South Omaha
M. R. Murphy
Cuiahy Packing Company
South
Commission
St. Joseph Exchange
Live Stock Exchange
Omaha Gets St Joseph Stock
Omaha receives large consignments of cattle from the St Joseph area after the Live Stock Exchange there broke away from other markets to adopt post-mortem inspection for dairy stock. The change signals shifts in regional trade and affects South Omaha Packers used to the previous system.
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Omaha
South Omaha
St. Joseph's
Live Stock Exchange
St. Joseph
Proprietor to sue city for damages after riot attack
Private advices say the Horseshoe restaurant owner plans to file suit in California state courts against the city of San Francisco. He seeks to recover damages to his property caused during the recent anti Japanese riots in San Francisco.
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Horseshoe Restaurant
City
Washington
Horseshoe
San Francisco
California
Government rests in cotton leak case Helmes
The government concluded its case against T S Helmes Jr known as the cotton leak case and Helmes defense began a motion to dismiss arguing no law covers yielding departmental information. Attorneys Lester and Worthington spoke with Worthington just starting when the court adjourned for the day.
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Washington
T. S. Helmes, Jr
Helmes
Lester
Worthington
Indictments Spark Colorado Land Fraud Bust
A non grand jury reported about seventy indictments against prominent men in Colorado and neighboring states for coal and timber frauds. Charges include mining fakirs and post office robberies. Jetter and Van Trees of Butler Missouri pleaded guilty in Missouri court for conspiracy and were fined and jailed. A scheme to file soldiers declaratory statements and obtain relinquishments to sell soldiers rights is described. A similar plan is said to be forming for irrigation land under the Huntley project in Billings Montana.
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Tanver
Lewis
Colorado
Nebraska
New Mexico
Nevada
Washington
Sentral Land Office
B. F. Jetter
C. B. van Trees
Butler
United States District Court
Western District
Missouri
Rosebud
South Dakota
Huntley
Billings
Montland
Agitation in Japan Over American Question Persists
Tokyo public opinion on the American question has waned but continues to stir. Opposition politicians, including the Daido club, organize joint efforts to attack the ministry. Their aim is to bolster positions in upcoming local assembly elections and next year’s general election.
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Tokio
Daido Club
Washington Sunday Law Arrests by Mayor and Marshal
Washington Mayor Garrett and Glen Echo Marshal Collins led arrests of about ninety people on Sunday for violating the Sunday law. The group included street car conductors peanut vendors a telephone operator and other Sunday workers amid heightened scrutiny of speed-limit enforcement by the officials.
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Washington
Garrett
Marshal Collins
Glen Echo
Collins
Sunday saloon closing law tight in St Louis county
The Sunday lid was enforced in St. Louis county leaving Illinois towns across the river as the only options for thirsty residents. East St. Louis benefited with double header trains on east side suburban lines to handle the influx seeking liquid refreshments.
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St. Louis
The Mosquito Problem in the Canal Zone
The dry season and late rains in the Panama canal zone create ideal conditions for mosquitoes. The health department reports it must adopt measures never before necessary as both rivers and the canal cut remain constant sources of trouble from these pests.
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Washington
Panama Canal Zone
Department of Health of the
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nebraskans Graduate at Harvard Commencement
Nebraska residents listed among Harvard commencement degree recipients include Ira Ryner and Edwin Francis Myers both with A B from the University of Nebraska in 1904 in the Law School. Robert Ransom Bedford of Omaha receives a Bachelor of Laws from the Academy Department.
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Harvard
Boston
Mass
Harvard University
Nebraska
Law
lIra Ryner
Cedar Rapids
University of Nebraska
Edwin Francis Myers
Broken Bow
Academy
Robert Ransom Bedford
Omaha
Mrs Sage Announces $25000 Gift for Lincoln Farm
Mrs Russell Sage has sent to the Lincoln Farm association a 25000 dollar contribution to the fund for preserving the Abraham Lincoln farm and log cabin and for the memorial building to be erected on the farm. She intimates willingness to give more if needed.
Denver Bench Warrants for Indicted Men Await Issuance
Bench warrants on federal grand jury indictments will be issued Monday. Names of those indicted will not be released until issuance. Reliable rumors suggest the defendants include men of high business standing in Colorado Wyoming and also in Milwaukee and St. Louis.
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Denver
Fedical Grand Jury
Colorado
Wyoming
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Grain Trade Fight Tries to Block Public Warehouses
Chicago Board of Trade won temporary injunctions against three railroads and several firms in three suits accusing a grain trade conspiracy. Defendants include Burlington and Illinois Central Railroads Armour Elevator Bartlett Frazier Carrington Rosenbaum Co and others alleged to store their own grain and mix with others to maintain a monopoly. Elevators have 21 million bushel capacity with claims of diverting grain to Kansas City and New Orleans through extra facilities and shipper allowances.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Windes
Circuit
Burlington
Rock Island
Ilinois Central
Armour Elevator Company
Armour Grain Company
Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington
Rosenbaum & Co
Ilinois
State closes case in Haywood murder trial
Boise Idaho reports the state rested its case against William D. Haywood for the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The defense failed to obtain a court order to acquit. Judge Wood overruled the motion and ordered the defense to meet the evidence presented. Opening statements and first testimony set for Monday.
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Boise
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Wood
Haywood
Engineer Capt Schulz to Inspect Missouri River at St Joseph
Sioux City reports Capt E H Schulz United States engineer in charge of the Missouri river will travel to St Joseph by telegraphic order from Secretary Taft to inspect the river. He believes it would require nearly all river appropriation to prevent the river from cutting a new channel that would place the city about four miles from the river.
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Sioux City
Ian
E. H. Schulz
United States
St. Joseph
Taft
Schulz
Hale of Tennessee Backs Roosevelt for Another Term
Representative Nathan W. Hale, Republican from Tennessee in the second district, declared support for President Roosevelt’s reelection. He argued Roosevelt would win several southern states if nominated again, emphasizing the desire for completion of the Panama Canal and Roosevelt’s reforms and measures, warning against a change at this time.
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Hale
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Washington
Nathan W. ‘Hale
Pahama Canal
More Land Men Sentenced In Nebraska Conspiracy Case
Omaha district court sentenced Huntington Todd and Hoyt to fines and three months in Douglas county jail for conspiracy to defraud the United States of land in Sheridan and Cherry counties. Proceedings followed a 10 day trial and a bond was set for appeal. This marked the final land trial in Omaha, part of the Richards and Comstock case with an extensive indictment.
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Omaha
Thomas M. Huntington
Ami B. Todd
T. C. Munger
United States District Court
Douglas County
Fred Hoyt
United States
Sheridan
Cherry
Munger
Circuit Court of Appeals
Huntington
Hoyt
Todd
Richards
James C. Reid
Maverick Loan and Trust Company
Gordon and Rushville
Plattsmouth and
Denver
Cherry Counties
Fuel famine feared as government urges coal stockpiling
Washington officials and railroad leaders warn of a possible coal shortage in the west and northwest next winter. Northern Pacific president Howard Billett urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to act. Secretary Garfield and Commissioner Lane push early coal procurement for government depots and citizens. Montana circular notes a likely shortage for 1907 and 1908 unless supplies are secured now.
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Sam
Washington
West
Northwest
Howard Billett
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garfield
Taft
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Northern Pacific
Montana
Belleville Doctor Ends Twenty Day Fast
Dr I J Hales who began a twenty day fast to test a health theory completed the stipulated time at noon Thursday. He chose to abstain until his appetite demanded food and will fast until hunger returns. The fast cut his weight from 190 pounds to about 100 pounds. Thursday night he attended a banquet, sniffed the food, served the chicken salad, but ate nothing.
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Belleville
I. J. Hales
Hwever
Hope to End Labor Strife in San Francisco
San Francisco conciliation committee issued a call for a national industrial peace conference to meet in the city on July 19 and 20 with the encouragement of President Roosevelt. The committee expects the gathering will foster permanent industrial peace, prove local labor conditions are not hopeless, and rebut rumors that the town is to be tied up.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt
Hamburg Line Accused Of Controlling Ocean Freight
The Interstate Commerce Commission voted to begin an inquiry into the Hamburg American packet company. Peter Wright & Sons, agents for Cosmopolitan Shipping and lines, allege pooling and monopolistic restraint of trade. The probe is described as potentially one of the most stupendous in scope for the commission.
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Hamburg
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hamburg- American Packet Company
Peter Wright & Sons
Philadelphia
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
Cosmopolitan Lines
Mckinley Mausoleum Dedication Plans Revealed
Canton Ohio prepares for the McKinley mausoleum dedication on September 30 with a military pageant. Governor Harris may be asked to summon the Ohio National Guard for the ceremony, and President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks are expected to attend.
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Canton
McKinley Mausoleum
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Harris
McKinley Memorial Association
Canton Memorial
Ohio National Guard
Cleveland Seriously Ill in Princeton Home
Advices from Princeton report President Grover Cleveland seriously ill at his home for days. Family and friends were alarmed but officials say he has now passed the crisis.}
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New York
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Miners Convention Debates WFM Constitutional Amendment
In Denver the Western Federation of Miners debated a proposed constitutional amendment barring local unions from entering labor contracts with operators. A sharp split existed between conservatives opposing the change and radicals supporting it. Many locals already hold contracts with operators, and if approved, these would be rescinded, causing widespread confusion after a referendum.
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Denver
Colo
The
Western Federation of Miners
Crisfield Did It Report on Minnesota Launch Loss
Washington Admiral Hmory arrived from Hampton Roads with the naval board's findings on the June 10 launch loss. The board concluded the Crisfield tug fouled a steel hawser while towing a freight car barge from Cape Charles to Norfolk, causing the accident.
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Crisfield
Washington
Hmory
Hampton Roads
Naval Board of Investigation
Minnesota
Cape Charles
Norfolk
Jenks to Leave San Salvador Post
State department moves John Jenkins from American consul at San Salvador after entanglement in Nicaragua Salvador dispute. He is summoned to Washington for explanation and Samuel Magill of Tampico will take over in San Salvador. Jenkins is an Omahan.
Public Lands Convention Opened in Denver
Denver hosts a three day public lands convention with Secretary of the Interior James Garfield Commissioner Ballinger and Senator Teller. Garfield argues lands belong to the people nationwide not a locality. Ballinger reviews land laws while Teller voices concerns over policy and landlordism. Dr. Wilson presides, likening the gathering to a stockholders meeting.
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Denver
Public Lands Convention
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Ballinger
General Land Office
Henry M. Teller
United States
Colorado
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming
Fred P. Johnson
Garfield
Ballinger
Land Office
Teller
Coas
Congress
Wilson
Heavier Loads for Cars Proposed by Freight Agents
At the twentieth annual convention of the American Freight Agents association in New Orleans the Toledo delegation proposed changing the classification minimum on carloads to the car's visible capacity to relieve a car shortage. New York agents will discuss the new rate law.
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New Orleans
American Freight Agents’ Association
Toledo
New York
Acute Situation in France Brings Civil War Echoes
Paris reports show the government moving against southern revolutionaries as three departments near aggressive action. Narbonne in the Aude reports a deteriorating scene with dynamite on railways, cut telegraph lines, and villagers stockpiling barricade material as unrest rises.
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Paris
France
Aude
Herrault
Pyrenees-Orientales
Narbonne
Hayashi Denies Washington Recall Rumor
Tokio Viscount Hayashi, minister of foreign affairs, denies the report that Ambassador Aoki would be recalled from Washington as totally unfounded.
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Hayashi
Tokio
Viscount Hayashi
Aoki
Washington
Bryce Improves Ties as Bryce Tours Oklahoma Territory
Ambassador James Bryce ends his Oklahoma and Indian Territory tour with a Tulsa reception then departs by special train to St. Louis to speak at Washington University’s fiftieth anniversary. He praises the initiative and referendum clause in the proposed constitution and condemns Os tendency to politicize the charter.
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Bryce
Tulsa
I. T
James Bryce
Twin Territories
St. Louis
Washington University
Oklahoma
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M’kinley
Cleveland
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