President Taft Pushes Railroad Rate Bill to Conference
President Taft urged Congress to send the railroad rate bill to conference so changes can be made for immediate effect upon passage. He noted the House based on issue refused unanimous consent to send the measure to conference with the Senate. The message was delivered in Washington on Tuesday.
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Roosevelt Receives Oxford Doctorate in Civil Law
Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Oxford University. He delivered his Romans lecture on Biological Analogies in History, then discussed preparedness and American English relations, amid a large Oxford welcome and honors from officials and students.
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Be Geiger Hoosier Sailor Tops Navy Turret Shooting Trophy
The Hoosier sailor Be F Geiger from Indianapolis beat the world eight inch turret shooting record in 1908 and earned a trophy from the navy department aboard the Maryland during a visit to his parents in Indiana.
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Trade experts map buyers' visit to Indianapolis June events
The Indianapolis Trade Association division finished plans for visitors June 14 to 16. A concert and smoker atop the Maennerchor roof for Thursday night will close the week with an orchestra and soloists. Ticket books printing for about 4,000 admissions. Concerts at baseball game and Speedway are also planned with reserved sections for visitors.
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Interurban Line Planned from Nashville to Indianapolis South
A preliminary survey for a new eight mile interurban route from Nashville Brown County to a point on the Indianapolis Southern road is underway. Promoter J A Johnson says stock is being sold to Nashville residents and nearby communities with much already sold. The project costs about eighty thousand dollars and will use gasoline motor cars. no subsidies are requested.
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Barber License Measure Void By Court In Indianapolis
Judge Remster of the circuit court ruled that the city of Indianapolis has no power to pass barber license regulations. The decision voids the ordinance, arguing licensing powers lie with the state and the measure would be unfair to local barbers due to fees and powder puff rules. Breeding, a barber, led the test case after city court arrest for violating the measure.
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Shank to umpire charity ball game in Terre Haute
Mayor Shank agrees to umpire a charity baseball game in Terre Haute next Thursday. Receipts go to local charitable organizations. The event serves as a drawing card with the mayor noted as a baseball fan while he checks applicable ordinances.
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Bible Society Raises Half Million in Chicago
Chicago June 7 The American Bible Society raised 500000 dollars to add to the 500000 dollars already given by Mrs Russell Sage. The combined contributions total one million dollars for the society’s expansion.
Million Slush Fund Charged in Iowa Fight
Iowa faces a bitter ante primary with claims of a $1 million corruption fund to aid regulars. Police guard polls in Des Moines and Council Bluffs amid rumors of money to swing votes. Key races include Gov Taft policy stakes, Prouty versus Hull, and BrerS against Smith in the Ninth.
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Earthquake Devastates Southern Italy Killing Hundreds
Reports from Naples say about 300 persons died and millions in property were destroyed as a major quake struck Avellino and surrounding provinces. King Victor Emmanuel and government officials rushed relief, with tremors felt across Basilicata Campania and Calabria and aftershocks ongoing in Naples and Salerno.
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Queen Assists Red Cross in Rush to Aid Earthquake Sufferers
Rome reports the Red Cross aided by the queen organized wholesale relief for earthquake victims. Naples becomes relief HQ with trains, field hospitals, tents, digging tools, lime, and food supplied. Army units mobilized, volunteers pour in as public funds grow.
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King Rushed to Aid After Southern Italy Earthquake
News reports say the King of Italy immediately rushed to the rescue of his stricken subjects after news of a great earthquake struck Southern Italy. The monarch traveled to the affected region to oversee relief efforts and comfort victims.
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Earthquake in Italy Prompting Red Cross Aid Response
Washington reports no official US notification of the Italian earthquake on Tuesday. State Department officials say no advices have arrived and few American tourists are believed in the affected area. Red Cross offices also have not received information, with aid to be sent once confirmation comes from Italy.
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Fletcher Estate Worth Four Million in Marion County Probate
The Stoughton FP Fletcher estate is the largest probated in Marion county, conservatively valued at 34 million with personal estate totaling 2.53 million. It includes 9,950 shares of Fletcher National Bank stock valued near 1.99 million and 1,000 Marion Trust shares plus United States bonds and cash. Real estate listed includes 36,250 in Sumner County Tennessee.
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Senate passes coal lands bill for agricultural entries
Washington June 6 the senate on Monday passed the house bill providing for agricultural entries on coal lands. The measure allows surface entry while reserving the coal below for disposition under the ten mineral laws.
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