Senate Passes Railroad Bill Amid Protests and Reforms
June 4 The administration rail bill cleared the Senate by fifty to twelve after weeks of debate and changes urged by progressives and Democrats. In a closely watched session, La Follette offered amendments limiting court membership to railroad interests and replacing the chief justice for circuit appointments. both failed. The measure now heads to the president, taking effect sixty days after approval.
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Wickersham
White House
Messrs
Bacon
Fletcher
Frazier
Hughes
Newlands
Percy
Purell
Ryaner
Shively
Smith
Marymd
South Carolina
la Follette
Senate
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Dolliver
Payner
Clay
Simmons
Gore
Court of Commerce
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Commerce Court
Carter
John Jay
John Marshall
Thomas buys 64 acre farm near Trapp Springs for 3100
Mr I J Thomas county roads engineer purchased the H Robinson farm near Trapp Springs comprising 64 acres with a two story eight room house and modern conveniences. Located on the Fairmont and Beverley pike the price was 3100. Thomas plans to move and farm the property soon.
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I. J. Thomas
H. Robinson
Trapp Springs
Fairmont
Beverley Pike
Thomas
New Singer Debuts at Dixie Theatre in Wheeling
Jack Mayer of Wheeling appeared at the Dixie theatre as illustrated song vocalist and scored a good success last night. The song I'm in Love With the Vitagraph Girl was well rendered by him and pleased the audience.
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Jack Mayer
Wheeling
Dixie Theatre
Jeffries Upset Over Governor Gillette Statement
In San Francisco on June 4 private advices indicate Jeffries was so hurt by Governor Gillette's remark about a Johnson fight being faked that he nearly broke camp and returned to camp. The report notes tensions and possible withdrawals amid the dispute.
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San Francisco
Rowardeman
Jeffries
Gillette
Johnson
Sturgiss Seeks renomination in Second West Virginia district
Hon George C Sturgiss writes to Republican voters of West Virginia's Second District praising his prior elections with majorities of 2500 and 3600 and noting committee assignments. He argues experience strengthens representation, pledges continued devotion, and asks for continued support for renomination.
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West Virginia
Congress
House
House of Representatives
Lerge
Geo, C
Sturgiss
Chief Kohler Faces Slur Charges and Public Hope
Chief Kohler of Cleveland, nicknamed the Golden Rule Chief, faces slander accusations but is seen by many as emerging stronger and more respected. Harry C Chiseell resigns from Loar & Co jewelers after years of service. future plans unknown.
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Kohler
Cleveland
Harry C. Chiseell
Force of Loar & Co
Railroads face ruin as freight-rate gains fail
Chicago June 4 At least 200 million dollars railroads planned for replacement and rehabilitation will now be used to stave off ruin. Slason Thompson of the Railway News bureau reports unprecedented retrenchment including layoffs and halted construction. The lines had warned two years ago that without rate relief they must proceed with upgrades, but public opposition blocked increases.
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Chicago
Slason Thompson
Railway News Bureau
Telling on Aged Murderer at Morgantown Jail
In Morgantown on June 6 E, Ed gar Stewart, jailed after the murder of Robert Hesen at the Lough shop on Beechurst Avenue, appears ruined and anxious. A preliminary hearing is likely next Monday with 12 to 15 witnesses to be summoned. A plea of insanity is expected at the October circuit term if he remains held for the grand jury.
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Morgantown
Edgar Stewart
Robert Hesen
Lough Shop
Beechurst Avenue
Stewart
Senator Scott's Victory Across Twenty Counties Rallys Support
The People Have Said. Voters in twenty counties show strong direct primary backing for Senator Nathan B. Scott over W P Hubbard. Ohio, Marshall, Brooke, and Monongalia counties favor Scott, with Fourth district counties also backing him. Hubbard delegates not pledged to his cause. Senator Scott's continued lead signals broad statewide support.
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Nathan B. Scott
Scott
W. P. Hubbard
Ohio County
Marshall
Brooke
Monongalia
Hubbard
Senator Scott
United States Sanate
Highland Republican Leader Says Hubbard Sorry He Entered Contest
West Virginia politics heat up as Virgil L. Highland reports that Rep Hubbard abandoned a sure House run, prompting loss of support in key counties. The piece notes strong backing for Senator Scott, with Monongalia and Brooke counties flipping, and Hubbard failing to secure a county, signaling Scott’s likely re election and efforts to unify the Republican slate.
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Highland
MR. Hubbard
Washington
West Virginia
Virgil L. Highland
Clarksburg
Republican State Committee
Hubbard
Mr. Highland
House
Scott
Senate
Wheeling
Ohio County
Marshall County
Fourth
Monongalia
Brooke County
Republican Successes and March Toward Unity
The Clarksburg Telegram asserts clear majorities support Senator Scott’s re election and argues Republican legislators will follow the party will. It warns against bolting rumors and calls for unity to oppose future threats and graft as November approaches.
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Scott
Republican Party
Cacus
Clarksburg
Campaign of Disruption in West Virginia Politics
An editorial argues Republicans should scrutinize the intra party campaign against Senator Scott. It claims efforts by W P Hubbard and W M D Dawson fail, endorsements for Scott remain strong, and factional maneuvers threaten party cohesion. Questions arise about deserting voters and intent to disrupt Republican unity, with local notices of social visits following.
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Senator Scott
Mr. Scott
W. P. Hubbard
W. M. D. Dawson
Scott
Wood County
West Virginia
Unleavened Breads and Methods in Southern Cooking
A passage outlines various unleavened breads and leavening methods in American and British traditions. It explains soda and buttermilk as a popular southern combination, notes baking powders' chemistry, describes aerated bread in England, salt rising bread, beaten biscuit, and the prevalence of unleavened forms like crackers and corn bread in America.
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South
England
America
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