Real Value of Railroads Prompts Congressional Attention
Washington July 2 The Adamson bill for physical valuation of railroads was laid aside at the current session. The rules committee adopted a rule making it privileged and expanded the power of the merchants shipping commission to investigate the so called shipping trust. The committee also gave the Lever educational extension bill a chance before the house The bill would provide government aid to education and agricultural institutions revealing some portion of their plans.
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Washington
Adamson
Inter Atate Commerce Comptisatin
Wits
Congress
Les Canmiltes
Merchants Wating Commission
Shipping Trist
Wall Street echoes on national banking proposal
A fragment discusses State Treasurer Creamy proposing a national banking system and public funds placement. It notes government interest rates, bidding outcomes, and critiques of competitive bidding, citing figures and references to banking policy debates of the era.
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Calvmbinas
Wall Street
Lomalig
Rhs Wall
Trek de Unitus
Ila
Pennsylvania road dispute halts operations
Fragmentary notes indicate a legal clash over charter rights and an agreement with other rail lines. Papers are being prepared in the attorney general's office and a suit may be filed in Waterloo county courts if necessary, aiming to stop the business expansion already halted by an agreement with other goods.
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Columbus
Didy
Pennsylvania
Vailrond Porgisis
Ile Rest
Weaklin
Three Shot Riot Paralyzes Toledo Teamsters Strike Clash
A July incident in Toledo leaves three shot amid a riot between striking teamsters and sympathizers. Police report disorder in a brick-driven confrontation near a stable area. Several injured, with two hospitalized and others detained as the fray ends.
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Toledo
Amd
Noweaiait
Borbag Tiah
Lorimer Faces Senate Expulsion Fight From Illinois
The U S Senate debates the fate of Senator Lorimer amid a tainted election scandal. He defends his seat against calls for expulsion as the chamber prepares to vote on Luke Lea's resolution. Lorimer reads affidavits and rails at opponents while Congress weighs approval of his term.
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Leiister
Senate
Luke Lea
Lorimer
Illinois
Tanny
Youness
Joseph 8. Clark
Nira
Pageant of the Elks Draws 15000 in Line at Parlland
In Parlland Oregon on July 12 15 000 Elks gathered for a grand parade and drill to showcase the order's unity. The event attracted many mourners and featured cash prizes totaling 10000 including 1000 for the top three drill teams. No grand lodge session was held due to the parade.
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Parlland
Thannech
Elkdam
Wrand Lodge
Better Pay for Washington Militia and War Department Plans
Washington July 22 Ohio militiamen learn that the war department plans a quilitia pay increase to be passed next session. Militia officers in various states would receive 5 percent less than regular army officers of comparable grades, with ranks from colonels to general staff. The text also notes a 1810 aeroplane race event circling the central United States, starting in Chicago and finishing in the city.
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Washington
Ohio
War Department
General Staff of Militia
Grant Cirenil
Wiler
United States
Aero Alu
Amerieny
New York
Ravixation
Chicago
Ohio to list Roosevelt electors on November ballot
Meveland Ohio July 12 James R Garfiell signer of the third party from Ohio said today there will be a full list of Roosevelt electors on the Ohio ballot for the November election He returned from New York where he conferred with Colonel Roosevelt He would not say if Roosevelt would run in Ohio as independent or as head of a shield party It is not now thought likely that the state and county tickets will be put in the field
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Meveland
James R. Garfiell
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Death by own action rises in United States rates
New York July reports show death by own action increasing rapidly across the United States. A 1940 rate of 18.0 per 100000 is cited with several cities listing high figures such as San Diego 47.8 and Chicago 21.4. In New York the rate is 16.5 and Denver 7.7. The rise mainly affects younger, less populous areas and has shifted to urban centers. In related news two men from Niles were killed in a motor vehicle crash yesterday morning.
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New York
United
United States
Saniego
Caly
Winnie
N.Y
Davenport
Jay
Cal
Ang
San Penne
St. Louis
Denevor
Los Angeles
Americans Still Winning at the Olympic Games
Stockholm July 12 American athletes added to the U S tally with wins in the 110 hurdles where Kelly Wendell and Hopking claimed first second and third. Gutteson Vermont set a new long jump mark 24 feet 11 inches. A Faitule of Finland won the discus with a world record 148 feet 114 inches as two Americans placed second and third. 400 meter trials saw Raidpath and Meredith shave time from the Olympic record with 48 7 10 and 48 seconds flat.
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Stockholm
United States
Prod W. Kelly
University of South California
James Wendell
New York Athletic Eigh
Martin W. Hopking
Hind
Albert L. Gutterson
United
James E. Meredith
Mercersburg Academy
Wilson finishes term with taps for national chair
Seagirt NW July 12. Gov Woodrow Wilson completes his message to the Democratic National Committee in Chicago next Monday. He says he has decided whom he will select for national chairman but will not announce the choice publicly.
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Seagirt
Woodrow Wilson
Robert F. Hudspath
National Committee
Chicago
Wade
Boston Storms Kill Two Children in Greater Boston
In Boston on July 22 two children were killed during a severe electrics storm that ended a week of intense heat. Ten children seeking shelter on Newton and Winthrop steps were knocked down by lightning. A First Universalist steeple in Cambridge was damaged, along with other property as the storm swept through Greater Boston. Two men died later from heat in Greater Kostan as the heat wave subsided.
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Boston
Mass
Greater
Ncon Thassay
Winthrop
Cambridge
Srant
Rigidqead
Darler
Kostan
Levville
Impeachment papers prepared for Senate action
Washington July 72 The impeachment case against Dudage RW of Arcbbak CoA was prepared today by the law offices for immediate presentation to the Senate. No decision yet on when the Senate will take up the matter.
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Washington
Dudage RW
Arcbbak
Editorial claims Taft nomination stolen in Chicago convention
In New York July 12 an editorial titled Phou Shalt Not Steal condemns the contested delegates at the Chicago convention. It asserts President Taft's nomination was stolen from the American people and argues that ratification or rejection of that nomination tests whether votes or Congress should sanction the presidency.
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New York
Chicago
Taft
Cox Accepts Invites to Duckworth Club Outing
Invitations were sent by Secretary Eugene Mesch for the Duckworth club annual outing at Ludlow Lagoon on July 26 afternoon and evening. Woodrow Wilson, nominated at the Bullmors convention, is expected to attend, and Governor Cox has accepted and will be the guest at a dinner during the event.
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Cincinnati
Duckworth Club
Eugene Mesch
Ludlow Lagoon
Woodrew Wilson
Bullimors
Hou
James M. Cox
Clat
Amd
Suspended sentence given Graver for shooting Mrs Wilkinson
Keylon Ohio July 12 Jota Graver veteran who shot Mrs Viale Wilkinson then fired a bullet into her left eye on Main Street March 1 was given a suspended sentence of 6 to years in the penitentiary when arraigned before Judge OB Brown. The prisoner claimed he did not know what he was doing. Risinger seeks divorce from Dean Risinger married April 9 408 and since that time allegations include squandered property and alimony requests.
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Keylon
Jota Graver
Viale Wilkinson
Main Street
OB Brown
Dayton
Ardel
Dean Bo Risenger
Petit Aneuvers
Butler County Senator Refused New Trial in Bribery Case
Columbus reports Senator Isaac E Huffman of Butler county, the fourth Ohio legislator convicted of bribery, had his motion for a new trial overruled and his sentence set at three years in the penitentiary. His lawyers secured a stay of 20 days during appeal. Huffman, who proclaimed innocence, spoke of political motivation and family influence as he left court.
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Utler County
Columbus
Teac E. Huffman
Butler County
Ohio
Ware
Owen J. Evans
jModney J. Diegle
Senate
Atarms
L. RB. Andrews
Andews
Isaac E. Huffman
Rathmell
Common Pleas Court
Rathmall
Hufman
Huffman
Mms. Jones
Bray
Bentouce
Allen Andrews
Hamilton
Blecher and Connor
Wickels
Opposition leaders brace tax bills amid Panama canal debate
Washington observers report tentative Democratic opposition to tax bills as the Lovinier case is revised and Panama canal legislation nears consideration. Republican leaders expect only slight delays, while Britain protests provisions said to violate the Payne-Alderson treaty.
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Washington
Manama Canal
Great Britain
Jenale Jead
Progressives Hold Ohio State Bay convention at Cedar Point
The Progressive members of the Ohio State Bay association concluded their annual convention at Cedar Point. Simeon M. Johnson of Cincinnati was elected president and Charles M. Bras of Cleveland secretary. Other officers include KR. Gilmore as treasurer and J. FL Barket as chairman of the executive committee. Delegates were named from Dayton Lima Findlay and Youngstown among others. The amendment to the constitution on rural verdict in civil cases saw strong approval after debate.
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Lave
Ohio State Bay Association
Cedar Point
Cincinnati
Simeon M. Johnson
Dhugen
Charles M. Bras
Cleveland
Gecralary
Reasurer
KR. Gilmore
Dayton
J. FL Barket
Findlay
América Bio Association
Doh N. Standeman
D.C
Tenderson
Lima
ML A. Morris
Youngstown
Association
Quiet Title Action Seeks Transfer of 125 Acre Union Township Lands
Hachet Williams files suit against Dane Lewis and others to quiet title to a 125 acre tract in Union township. Nelson William serves as attorney for the plaintiff. The action asks that the court declare Williams the rightful owner and grant relief in the usual quiet title fashion.
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Hachet Williams
Dane Lewis
Leach
Union Township
Nelson Willian
Wt Tornuy
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Tone Allison
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Niles
Ike Huffman
NEW Records
Uni Sam
Gov. Wilson
Democratic Committee
Cox
Duckworth
Wilkinson
Risinger
George T. Blake
Hafman
Jacob Henry
Colimbus
George T. Spahr
Golinahins
Jidga Rathmell
Ludge
Rathmall Het
Myhathe
Hed” Dean
Rodney J. Diegle
Rodney J. Diegie
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Lafman
Saul
Isaac EB. Huffman
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