Postal Savings Bank Bill Passes House Amid Party Split
The postal savings bank bill clears the House 195 to 101 with no Republican opposition, while a Democratic substitute fails 113 to 196. The measure creates a trustee board and deposits capped at 500 dollars per person, with 2 percent interest and bonds exchangeable for government notes, diverging in security rules from the Senate version.
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Washington, D. C
House
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Moon
Tennessee
Republans
Secretary of the Treasury
Postal Savings
United States
Board of Trustees
Postal Savings Banks
Government Wins Victory in Bucket Shop Case Removals
Six men arrested April 2 in this city on charges of conspiracy tied to bucket shops in the District of Columbia were ordered removed to Washington for trial by Judge McPherson. An immediate appeal to the U S Supreme Court followed. The defendants are Thomas Campbell, Marshall Parrish, Humphrey Owens, Harry Stumpf, George Turner and Albert Ford. Authorities raided bucket shops in Baltimore Philadelphia Jersey City and New York. The government hailed the ruling as significant for the broader crusade against bucket shops.
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Washington
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
McPherson
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas Campbell
Marshall Parrish
Humphrey Owens
Harry Stumpf
George Turner
Albert Ford
Bank Closes After Depositors Paid In Marshallville
Wooster Ohio reports the Marshallville Banking Company in Wayne county was closed after a depositor run. On request of owners A J Solomon and Frank Black of Columbus, Judge W M Wergandt appointed Edward S Werly as receiver under a 24006 bond. Deposits totaled about 25000.
Road suit seeks 250000 from Monongahela railroad
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a damage action for 250000 was filed by Tames RB Thamp son alleging the Monongahela River railroad cut off essential limestone deposits from the market by its actions leaving him with no outlet for his supply.
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Uniontown
Tames RB
Thampson
Monongahela River
Duke of Con waueht to become Canada’s governor general
Reported intention states that following the late King Edward’s wish the Duke of Conwaueht will succeed Warl Grey as governor general of Canada, likely taking office next spring. The note suggests a smooth transition pending formal arrangements.
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Edward the Duke of Conwaueht
Warl Grey
Governor-Generi
Canada
National Anti graft Movement to Open Washington Offices
Washington plans the first national step to curb graft with offices in the city under Marty W. Walker. The movement follows Former Governor Falk of Missouri's antigraft speech and has pledged funds and moral support from leading theologians. Prominent names linked include Perry Belmont Rudolph Spreckels Augustus Thomas Joseph J. Willett and Norman Hapgood. A national convention date is expected to be fixed this week in Paris after Belmont and Spreckels conference.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
D. C
Marty W. Walker
Falk
Missouri
Missouri Democracy
Paris
Messrs
Belmont and
Spreckels
Prices Rise 49 2 Per Cent In Wholesale Levels
Washington reports a bureau of labor finding that from September 1908 to March 1910 wholesale prices rose steadily and peaked in March 1910 at levels not seen in the prior two decades. The study of 257 commodities shows March 1910 prices 17.5 percent above March 1909 and 33.8 percent above the 1890s decade average.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Treasury steps to boost small bill supply in fall demand
Washington reports the Treasury Department moving to increase the availability of small denomination currency. The focus is on the $1 and $2 notes whose issue is tied to silver certificates. The Comptroller of the Currency surveyed national banks on exchanging larger silver certificates for smaller notes, with results being prepared for the Treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Disease in straw beds sparks public health warning
In Washington, D. C., straw mattress users face the straw itch, a newly described disease from a mite infestation. Public health notes highlight Joseph Goldberger's recent government health reports drawing attention to this peculiar itchy eruption.
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Washington, D. C
Government Health
Joseph Goldberger
Aur Seon
Public Health Service
Ranken Donates Fortune to School in St Louis
David Ranken of St Louis wills his fortune exceeding 3 million dollars to his favored school the David Ranken Junior School of Mechanical Trades. He also pledges 3000 annually for his lifetime which will revert to the institution when he dies. The school will be enlarged and its curriculum enhanced.
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David Ranken
St. Louis
David Ranken, Jr
Record Wheat Acreage Surges Across Canada in Census
Ottawa reports Canada’s wheat area reaches 9,295,000 acres, a rise of 1,534,000 acres from last year. The census bureau notes the year’s planting shows unprecedented expansion with a strong yield outlook.
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Ottawa
Canada
Census Bureau
Berlin-Six Die In Park Lightning Disaster
A single bolt of lightning struck Jungfernhide park in Berlin Sunday evening, killing six people and injuring many others. The victims, all poor North Berlin workers, sought relief from the heat when the tragedy occurred.
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Berlin
Jungfernhide Park
Russia Bars Hammerstein Visit to St Petersburg
Oscar Hammerstein, the New York theatrical manager, is refused permission to visit Russia. He had planned to travel to St. Petersburg to secure Russian dancers for productions.
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Russia
Hammerstein
St. Petersburg
Oscar Hammerstein
New York
Mr. Hammerstein
To Build Government Colliery on Pacific Coast
On the Pacific coast a government colliery is planned with a construction cap of one million dollars. The site will be in a navy yard designated by the secretary of the navy.
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Washington
Pacific
Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Ang Victory for Rivers in Senate Ang Victory for Rivers in Senate
The article reports the river and harbor bill conference report passing the Senate 45 to 12 with Beveridge criticizing the lack of a canal survey from Toledo to Chicago via the Maumee river. It notes the Senate sustained removing a labor enforcement provision and Taft’s tariff message detailing negotiations under the Payne Aldrich act.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Toledo
Chicago
Maumee
House
Senate’ Committee On Appropriations
Taft
House of Representatives
United States
State Department
Taft Strongly Indorsed by Wisconsin Republicans
The Wisconsin Republican state convention at Milwaukee closed with no state office nominations. It adopted a platform praising President Taft and his administration, commending Governor James O Davidson, endorsing tariff revisions, and approving party reorganization while naming William D Connor of Marshfield as state chairman and creating a 22 member campaign committee.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
William D. Connor
Marshfield
William H. Tafft
James O. Davidson
Spectator Killed as Plane Crashes at England Exhibition
Turbulent air display ends in tragedy at Worcester England when an aviator lost control and swooped into the crowd killing one woman and wounding several others. The aviator escaped injury. In Budapest Frey the German aviator crashed into the grandstand injuring six women, two likely fatal. Other pilots Lat h am Andree and Bialloquci landed safely with no injuries.
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England
Budapest
Worcester
Frey
Fey
Latham
Andree
Bialloquci
Austrians to Fight Standard Oil
Vienna reports joint actions by the ministries of finance commerce and railways to shield the home petroleum industry from the expanding influence of Vacuum Oil Company the Austrian arm of Standard Oil plans for protective measures against foreign inroads into Austrian oil interests.
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Standard Oil
Vienna
New Trolley Line Planned to Columbus and Cleveland
A conference of state and eastern capitalists in Parkersburg W V planned finishing a trolley line from Beverley C to Vineville completing a system from Parkersburg to Columbus and Cleveland H D Blodgett of Zanesville promotes the project.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Beverley
Arrests Reported in Osaka Linked to Election Probe
Tokio-Word from Osaka states 200 arrests by authorities. It is believed here the arrests relate to the investigation of the most recent municipal board election.
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Tokio
Osaka
Congregation discusses beatification of Margher ite Bourgeois
Under the Pope’s presidency the Congregation of Rites examined the case for beatification and canonization of Margher ite Bourgeois of Marquette Michigan, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lord.
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Rome
Congregation of Rites
Pope
Margherite Bourgeois
Marquette, Mich
Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lord
Royal guests dine at White House in June state dinner
Washington hosts a state dinner for Prince Hiroyasu Fughimi and Princess Hughimi on June 8. The prince, accompanied by dignitaries including Assistant Secretary Wilson and Captain Potts, toured from the hotel in the White House auto. Attendees included Knox, Meyer and Mrs Meyer, Senators Bacon Percy Newlands, Admiral Arnold, General Bliss, Miss Boardman and Mrs Norton. Table decorations featured Killarney roses.
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Washington, D. C
Hiroyasu Fughimi
Japan
Hughimi
White House
Wilson
Templin Potts
Knox
Meyer
Bacon
Percy
Newlands
C. H. Arnold
Tasker H. Bliss
Boardman
Norton
Killarney
Tornado Damages State Penitentiary in Jefferson City
A heavy wind storm ripped roofs from three buildings at the Missouri State penitentiary. One 800 inmate block was left exposed to rain with only steel cell tops. Two prisoners were slightly injured. In Kansas City lightning killed Mrs. Charlotte Hicks and a storm caused $100,000 property loss. Three and a quarter inches of rain swelled Turkey creek flooding business districts.
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Jefferson City
State Penitentiary
Kansas City
Charlotte Hicks
Turkey Creek
Peary Sued for 10000 by Francke Over Arctic Goods
Berlin Rudolph Francke sues Commander Peary for 10000 claiming half of furs and walrus tusks bought with Dr. Frederick A. Cook. Francke says Peary seized the entire haul after Francke fell ill at Etah, asserting coercion and alleging Peary planned to gift part of the collection to ex President Roosevelt.
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Berlin
Rudolph Francke
Frederick A. Cook
Robert HE. Peary
Francke
Arctic
Cook
Peary
Etah
America
Roosevelt
Railroads End Furor With Hold On Rates
Washington discussion ends as presidents depart and Taft rides. Eastern and Central lines agree to withhold freight rate increases until the new railroad law takes effect and then seek ICC review for reasonableness. Southern territory railroads say they have not filed notices but will accept ICC decision if they do.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Eastern
Central
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Southern Territory
Parr's claim allowed for information on sugar trust recovery
Attorney General Wickersham rules Richard Parr may recover from the government the value of information leading to the sugar trust settlement. Parr's information helped recover between 3 and 4 million dollars, with the final payment amount left to the treasury secretary's discretion.
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Uncle Sam
Sugar Trust
Washington
Wickersham
Richard Parr
Parr
Secretary of the Treasury
Telegraphic Briefs and Events Across the Nation
The New York Central Railroad declares a 14 percent quarterly dividend payable July 16 to holders of record June 21. Chicago & Alton Railroad sets a 2 percent semi-annual dividend on preferred stock payable July 15 to holders of record June 30. Pacific coast trade group plans a summer visit to China. Cleveland stove works plant destroyed by fire. loss estimated at $125,000. Former President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt are hosted at Marlborough House by King George V and Queen Mary.
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New York Central Railroad
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Trade Organization of the Pacific Coast
China
Cleveland
Cleveland Co-Operative Stove Works
Lightning Strikes Regiment in Dresden Camp
A lightning bolt struck an infantry regiment marching into a German camp in Dresden Saxony. One whole company was knocked down. Three soldiers died and 15 were seriously injured in the incident.
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Dresden
Saxony
Senate Bill Seeks Red Cross Insignia Protections
Washington action: a senate bill to prohibit the use of the Red Cross insignia by unauthorized persons was passed by the senate, reflecting national effort to shield the emblem from misuse and ensure proper identification.
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Washington
Senate
Kings and Queen Aid Devastated Italian Districts
The report details catastrophic damage in Sardinia's districts Lanugsei Tortoli Ubono Elint and Jerzu from a cyclone following earthquakes in southern Italy. Estimated $2 million in losses. casualties uncertain, with potential deaths and hundreds injured. Government and royal relief efforts unfold as Calitri suffers major destruction.
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Rome
Italy
Sardinia
Mediterranean
Sicily
Lanugsei
Tortoli
Ubono
Elint
Jerzu
Tuscany
Venetia
Mount Vulture
Calitri
Avellino
Rebels Routed in Yucatan Stronghold by Federal Troops
Federal forces captured Valladolid in Yucatan after a fierce engagement led by Col. Lara. Merida National Guard of 1200 opened the attack at dawn, taking San Juan within three hours. Rebels including ringleader Nicolas Soza were routed. many dead, wounded, and prisoners reported.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Valladolid
Yucatan
Merida
Nicolas Soza
National Guard
Lara
Plaza of
San Juan
Luque
Cannon to campaign nationwide after adjournment
Washington Speaker Cannon will enter the congressional race this fall and stump across the country while facing political foes. He said he expects to return to Danville soon after Congress adjourns and give speeches in his district. No opposition to his renomination from Danville has been disclosed.
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Washington
Cannon
Danville
Congress
Carroll Renominated Strongly in Iowa Republican Vote
Governor B. F. Carroll, Republican, was nominated for re election by a majority of 706 votes over Warren C. Garst progressive Republican. Carroll strongholds in missing counties likely push the total to about 1500 to 2000 votes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Warren C. Garst
Death for Train Wrecking in Louisiana Bill
Baton Rouge reports the senate passed the Oglesby bill demanding capital punishment for anyone convicted of wrecking or attempting to wreck a train. The measure reflects harsh penalties and strict enforcement rhetoric within the state legislature.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Oglesby
Boy Kills Mother in Oswego Accident Lesson
In Oswego New York a six year old boy found an old revolver not used since last Fourth of July and pointed it at his mother Mrs William Sills believing it unloaded The gun discharged striking her abdomen likely causing a fatal wound The incident underscores dangers of handling firearms by children and the need for safe storage.
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Oswego
William Sill
Death of Prof Goldwin Smith in Toronto
Toronto mourns the death of Prof Goldwin Smith a renowned educator and author who passed away at his Grange home in this city.
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Toronto
Goldwin Smith
the Grange
Oxford Honors Roosevelt in Ceremony at Oxford
Theodore Roosevelt received an honorary Doctor of Civil Law from Oxford after an address that drew unprecedented enthusiasm from Oxonians. His Romanes lecture on Biological Analogies in History argued life and death, birth and growth, and compared animal groups to nations and civilizations. He left part of his talk undelivered as his voice faded, yet his vigorous delivery and gestures energized the crowd, including red-robed Dons. Roosevelt warned that dangers to England and America came from within, sharply criticizing privileged classes in both nations.
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Oxford
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
Harriman Lines Order 85 Passenger Locomotives
The Harriman lines ordered 85 powerful passenger locomotives at a cost of 1 125 000 to Baldwin Locomotive Company of Philadelphia. Deliveries will occur in the last three months of the year. Baldwin vice president Alba Johnson said no recent cancellations, and he expected more orders as production remains strong for 14 500 workers.
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New York
Harriman
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Philadelphia
Alba, B. Johnson
Baldwin Company
New Money Order A Saver Under Postal Reform
Washington reports the Postmaster General predicts annual government savings of about 500000 dollars due to a redesigned postal money order. The new form adds length and separates a stub, order, marginal check, and receipt. it eliminates mail advices to postmasters and awaits safety approvals before public release.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Browne Indicted in Bribery Case Over Lorimer Election
Chicago Lee O Neil Browne minority leader in the Illinois legislature has finally been brought to trial in the criminal court on charges of bribery related to the 1912 election of United States Senator William Lorimer after the defense failed to delay proceedings.
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Chicago
Lee ‘O’neil Browne
William Lorimer
United States
Birth Rate Falls in France as Vital Statistics Publish
Paris reports a drop in births for 1509 with 770000 live births versus 792000 the prior year. Since 1851 France gained 8 million people, far less than Germany which increased by 80 million in the same period.
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Paris
France
Republic
Germany
Big Bible Fund Completed Spain Promises Religious Freedom
Madrid reports Prime Minister Canalejas pressing for official religious liberty as the cabinet meets under King Alfonso. He calls for abolishing imperial decrees that restrict public services by non Catholic bodies, signaling a broad program on freedom of conscience.
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Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
Canalejas
Second Class Postings Expands Society Mails
A bill passed by the house now allows benevolent and fraternal societies learning institutions unions and scientific bodies to be admitted to the mails as second class matter. The measure covers periodicals published by these organizations and supported in whole or in part by public taxation.
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Washington
Wild Men of Barneo Reprieved by Washington Officials
The department of commerce and labor allowed the Borneo showmen to stay six months after immigration officials deemed them likely to be public charges. They must return to their country afterward. Showmen who brought them will post a $10,000 bond guaranteeing they will not become public charges.
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Barneo
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Borneo
New York
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