Feathers His Nest Gratitudes Net About $55 000
Joseph Boyer a Pennsylvania Railroad official testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that he accepted gifts of stock totaling about 11 000 and cash exceeding 46 000 from coal mining firms over three years. He said he did not seek the favors, treating them as department customs, while denying sharing the money with others. Other officials acknowledged gifts and arrangements with coal companies.
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Philadeljhia
Joseph Boyer
A.w.gibbs
Pennsylvania
Mr. Boyer
Coal Company
Boyer
Hop
A. W. Gibbs
Clement
M. K Reeves
Pugh
Col
George Hult
David FB. Williams
Gol
J. &. Muhfield
A.C. Frick Coal Company
Mulfelt
Frick
Lynch Against Huff Frick Coke Magnate to Enter Contest
Frick Coke president Thomas Lynch expected to run for Congress in Westmoreland Butler district, despite pressure from both parties. Lynch, based in Pittsburgh with offices in Pittsburgh, resides in Lynch. Governor's Mansion Invasion Prompts Militia Probe, Jackson, Miss. Protests over a search for a truant during a reception end with governor and Mrs. Vardaman objecting. San Francisco to Build Homes Mayor Schmitz proposes $4 million city housing plan funded by annual rents and low interest. 4,000 Railroaders May Strike Chicago railroads refuse wage increase for freight handlers risking major disruption. Boys Drown While Bathing Benton Harbor, Mich. two youths drown while bathing near Paw Paw Creek and Watervliet.
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Lynch
Pittsburg
Jackson
Miss
San Francisco
Schmitz
Filthy Packing Plants Draw Chicago Inspector Critique
Chicago officials led by Building Commissioner Bartzen and 12 deputies inspected stockyards facilities. They found stairways and fire escapes inadequate in hog and log plants and described hog killing rooms as filthy with walls stained by calamine. Most buildings in the district were dilapidated and unfit for packing use.
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Chicago
Ity
Bartzen
Stockyarda
Panther
Dartzety
Czar's Army Affected by unrest in Russia
June 7 report from St Petersburg notes clouded government horizon with troop disaffection. Revolutionsists influence Karst forces though publicly denied, with muttering in Rostoff on Don and Odessa garrisons. New recruits spread revolutionary sentiment among peasants, raising concern over loyalty and potential armed uprising.
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St. Petersburg
Odessa
Rostoff-on-Don
Tornadoes Ravage Farms Across Twin States
A series of tornadoes struck near North Branch Minnesota and LaCrosse Wisconsin, leveling farms, destroying a church, injuring several residents including Mrs. Baxter and a child, and killing H. J. Halvorsen near Stoddard. In Boston a subway accident caused injuries from electric shocks and service stoppage. A fugitive from Rochester, N Y was found at Columbus barracks and Germany claimed enlistment. Police officer Frank Slaymaker died from wounds in Philadelphia. Emperor William visited Vienna and exchanged greetings with Franz Joseph. A fire in Ashley Ohio damaged multiple buildings and caused extensive losses. Morris Osborn, 19, son of F M Osborn, was killed in an automobile accident near Cleveland.
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North Branch
Minn
Mygran
Benjamin Lagoo
Wyoming
Funk
Stacy
Here
G. B. Baxter
Outing for Troops and Strikers at Jefferson Mines
Steubenville reports Pacific conditions prevail around Jefferson county mines as state troops mingle with strikers and miners prepare to restart at Bradley. Mass meetings planned at Ramsey and Robeyville to explain strike status to foreigners and urge law obedience. Twenty four strikebreakers at Plum Run are fed in Smithfield after deserting. Strikers allege duress. mine inspectors entered Plum Run and found conditions lawful. Gen Speaks says he will aid civil authorities but will not use troops to enforce operator edicts. Columbus hopes for settlement, but miners seek the 1903 scale in contract talks.
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Steubenville
Jefferson County
Bradley
Plum Run
Ramsey
Robeyville
Dillongale
Jung
Smithfiel
Sims
Gen. Speaks
Columbus
Ohio
Ssib
Genaral
Consention Wold
Still on the payroll mayoral remark and fugitive Baker
Detroit July 7 The News prints an Wind Sor interview with Oscar A Baker a fugitive from Indiana whose arrest offer by Gav Hanly was refused Baker says he is despondent and that politicians still fund him and keep him on the payroll He adds a warning to young wintering politicians to be on the level Jealous Woman Kills Rival Richmond Ky June 7 Mrs Nannie Nichols of Cartersville shot and killed Mrs Viana Black of Conway on Berea college campus The shooting arose from jealousy Nichols jailed Hargis Indicted for Murder Jackson Ky June 7 Breathitt grand jury indicts Jules Hargis former county judge for the murder of Dr B D Cox Cox was killed with a shotgun Saving Rio with the murder Arkansas Indorges Bryan Hot Springs Ark June 1 State Democratic convention endorses William J Bryan for next presidential candidate
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Detroit
Oscar A. Baker
Indiana
Gav
Hanly
Baker
Gaying
Voung
Richmond
Nannie Nychols
Cartersville
Viana Black
Conway
Berea College
Mra. Nichols
Hargis
Jackson
Breathitt
Jules Hargis
Formmer
Breathill County
Rio
B. D. Cox
Cox
Rate Bill Debate Dominates Senate Action
Conference report on the railroad rate bill remains the main topic in the Senate with Senator Spooner delivering key remarks and several colleagues criticizing provisions as unjust. House turmoil follows as minority members filibuster amid debate over sundry civil and other bills while ties to New York customs house payments prompt further controversy. Fire and war news mix with local notices as eight children are saved from a blaze in Illinois and Toledo reports two revolutionary engagements in Guatemala.
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Washington
Time 7
Pne
Senate
Spooner
Gorman
Menthera
House
Custom House
New York City
National City Bank
Ohio and nearby states forecast fair and windy
Ohio and western Pennsylvania expect generally fair weather on Thursday and Friday with fresh to brisk southwest winds. Western Pennsylvania may see cloudiness and a chance of showers in the north Friday. West Virginia remains fair and warmer on Thursday and Friday.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Baseball and grain market notes from early June reports
Baseball results list several games with scores for Boston Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati and others while Chicago grain market reports drought damage to fall wheat with July quotes. Pittsburg markets show corn oats hay butter and dairy prices along with cattle, calves, hogs and sheep trading details.
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Chicago
Focal
Pittsburg
New York
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Ark
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Toledo, Ohio
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Pho
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