Taft Pushes Immediate Action On Railroad Rates
The House rejected an amendment to the railroad bill 162 to 155 and voted for conference with Taft pressing immediate rate suspension power. Taft urged prompt action, citing prior agreements with railroads to withdraw proposed increases until law is in force and to submit rate reasonableness to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Elkins
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Aldrich
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Foster
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Democrat Rivalry Over Interests Surfaces in Debate
A political contest highlights differences between Democratic candidates over interests and policy lines with attention to figures tied to La Follette era. Local observers note shifting alliances and potential impact on upcoming elections.
Wisconsin Fight Aims To Defeat La Follette
The piece outlines a planned Milwaukee rally by Cannonism and Aldrichism aimed at defeating Senator La Follette in Wisconsin. It notes Taft administration backing, with James S. Sherman and James E. Watson leading the charge, and details intemperate rhetoric labeling La Follette a socialist while urging support for reactionary Republicans or Democrats.
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James S&s. Sherman
United States
James E. Watson
Congress
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Sam Steele
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Christian Endeavor
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Jack
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Holman
Henry ™. Johnson
Judges Named to Hear Railroad Freight Rate Case
The U.S. circuit court in St Paul convenes under Attorney General Wickersham orders immediate focus on the railroad freight rate case. Judges Adams, Vandeventer, Hook and Sanborn will preside. Sanborn previously ruled for the government in the Standard Oil case.
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ST. Paul, Minn
United States Circuit Court
Wickersham
Standard Oil
Adams
Vandeventer
Hook and Sanborn
Sanborn
Railroads Claim Victory in White House Conference
Railroad authorities say presidents won a victory by reframing the dispute as reasonableness rather than legality. Attorney General Wickersham’s anti trust case shifts to how rates are set. Taft, seeking eastern lines accord to western outcome, presses for immediate law changes as insurgents worry amendments.
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Washington, D. C
Whitehouse
Wickersham
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nelson
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Senate committee backs D. C. Houpt for Minnesota DA
Reports favoring the confirmation of Dc. C. Houpt United States district attorney for Minnesota have been adopted by the senate judiciary committee.
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Washington, D. C
Dc. C. Houpt
Minnesota
Senate Judiciary Committee
Foundry Men Open National Convention in Detroit
About 3,000 delegates gathered in Detroit for the American Foundry Men's association national convention representing a capital of over a billion.
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Detroit
Mich
American Foundry Men’s Association
Hero with pipe foils Brooklyn looters. wife objects
William Forau of Brooklyn used an old briar pipe as a ruse to detain three men fleeing a machine shop robbery. He turned them over to a policeman and returned home, where his wife dismissed the act saying the pipe smelled bad and should be removed.
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New York
Wm. Forau
Brooklyn
Market Reflects Railroad Success
New York markets opened higher as Taft's dealings with western railroad presidents boosted investor confidence. Rail shares led gains with Smelting, Consolidated Gas, Inter-Met, St Paul, New York Central, Steel, Union Pacific, and Amalgamated Copper rising. A 10,000 share Steel block traded at 78½ open, Great Northern jumped, then a brief pullback before prices held 1–3 points up.
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Wall Street
Taft
Western Railroad
London
Consolidated Gas
Inter.-Met
St. Paul
New York Central
Steel Common
Union Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
Great Northern
Priest Weds And Becomes Broker
Alphonse M. Consolazio a former priest who married 16 year old Katherine Johann of Trenton N J said he now plans to enter stock brokerage. He described four years of doubt then a sense of duty to wed and disclosed his father an Italian engineer and pope’s associate wants a visit. He has letters offering teaching positions but prefers Wall Street.
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New York
Alphonse M. Consolazio
Katherine Johann
Trenton
N. J
Italy
Consolazio
Wall Street
Socialists Roast Extravagant Ruler in Diet Clash
In Berlin on June 7 the Prussian diet, amid a socialist attack, passed on first reading the bill to raise the Kaiser's annual allowance from 4 million to 4.857 million marks. Only six socialist members voted no, led by Herr Hoffman who condemned the Kaiser’s extravagance.
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Berlin
Prussian Diet Today
Herr Hoffman
Desertion Agency Busted in Algeria Described as Jewish Run
June 7 report from Tiaret Algeria says French military authorities uncovered a desertion agency run by a Jewish company supplying army deserters with civilian clothes and disguises.
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Tiaret
Algeria
Author Smith Dying in Toronto Canada
Author Smith a famed writer and historian is dying at his Toronto home as reports confirm. The long career includes lectures and literary work.
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Toronto
Can
Goldwin Smith
200 Dead in Worst Quake Since Messina in Italy
A massive earthquake in Italy causes at least 200 deaths, marking the worst disaster since the 1908 Messina quake. Rescue teams rush to search collapsed buildings as aftershocks complicate relief efforts. Local officials declare emergency while international aid begins to arrive.
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Messina
Earthquake wrecks Avellino region. King aids relief
An earthquake near Avellino, 50 miles east of Naples, kills hundreds and devastates towns across Campania. King Victor Emmanuel travels to the scene as government and Italian Red Cross send tents and provisions. The Foggio cathedral is damaged and relief funds total 110,000 to aid sufferers.
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Naples
Avellino
Campania
Basilecata
Calabria
Messina
Victor Emmanuel
Italian Red Cross Society
Calitri
Sansassio
Vallata
Cosenza
Castellarie di Stabia
Beneventoro
Rotenz
Catanzaro
Castelbaroni
Sansosso
Castelbaronia
Foggio
Averno
It Costs $10 to Ride in Caesar's Chariot
St Louis court hears Julius Caesar case over a horse and buggy that a plebian named Lave Harris allegedly appropriated. Antonio Ott testifies, and the judge notes the buggy fits a chariot as Harris pays a ten dollar fine after driving the vehicle across Eads Bridge.
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ST. Louis
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Antonio
Rialto
Pollard
Lave Harris
Antonio Ott
Harris
Eads Bridge
St. Louis Rubicon
Senate urged to probe Lorimer bribery charges
Charges that bribery influenced the election of Illinois Senator William Lorimer were read in the senate. Clifford W. Barnes prepared the statements for Senator Cullom. A sworn statement alleges money in Lorimer’s election but does not claim he knew of the bribery. The senate is asked to conduct a full investigation.
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Washington, D. C
Wm. Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters' League of Illinois
Cullom
Lorimer
Last Board of Trade Meeting Before Summer Adjournment
The board of trade plans what may be its final meeting before summer, to be held in the city hall small council chamber this evening with a large attendance hoped. Reports from standing committees will be heard and the adoption of the new constitution and by laws is expected to be discussed. Secretary Utermoehl notes several items may be referred to the board of directors for summer sessions.
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Board of Trade
Utermoehl
Board of Directors
Mexican Officials Massacred by Indians, La Follette Men Repudiate
A chaotic report claims Mexican officials were killed by Native Americans prompting reaction from La Follette followers who allege the story is false and vow not to serve.
Not a Mother's Son of Em They Declare to a Man
Six La Follette republicans were elected Saturday as delegates to the stalwart Milwaukee convention. Six deny they were authorized or will attend, with four stating they had no knowledge of their election. The report casts doubt on the convention's non factional claim and notes preparations by stalwart substitutes.
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la Follette
Milwaukee
la Follette Republicans
Tribune
American Lady to Be First in India
London July 7 cabinet reportedly plans to appoint Hon. Lewis Harcourt as viceroy of India succeeding Lord Minto. Harcourt's wife is Mary Ethel Burns of New York. Curzon married Mary Lester of Chicago. Minto may be replaced within a month.
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London
India
Lewis Harcourt
Lord Minto
Harcourt
Mary Ethel Burns
W. H. Burns
New York
Lord Curzon
Kedleston
Mary Lester
Chicago
Peace Talks Opened Between Nicaraguan Factions
Consul General Sussman of the Estrada government faction in Bluefields cabled to Managua that secret negotiations for peace with the Madriz faction have begun. Central Americans believe this signals an early settlement.
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New Orleans
Sussman
Estrada
Bluefields
Madriz
Taft Commended on Rail Rates Action by Chicago Committees
At a joint Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Commercial Men's Association meeting in the Union League club, a telegram was sent to President Taft praising his rail road rate action and asking whether the agreement covers eastern roads as well as western.
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Chicago
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Comercial Men’s Association
Union League Club
Taft
G A R Honors Bragg at Deathbed in Fond du Lac
The Wisconsin state G A R convention with about 1000 members marched to General Bragg’s Fond du Lac residence as he lies on his deathbed. Bragg could not leave his room while his aged wife saluted the soldiers.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
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Iron Brigade
Worst revolt across provinces marks half century crisis
A drastic uprising unfolds across multiple provinces marking what observers call the worst revolt in half a century. Authorities struggle to contain clashes as protesters demand political reforms and relief from mounting pressures.
Insurgents Join the Mayas as Diaz Plans Direct Campaign
Reports from Mexico City say a large Maya revolt in Yucatan has left officials slain and prompted Diaz to direct a mass troop deployment. Gunboat Morelos sails with 600 troops while insurgents cut wire lines and seize arsenals, with leaders Maximilian Ramirez Bonilla and Colonel Victor Montenegro at the helm.
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Yucatan
Morelos
Vera Cruz
Seragosa
Tinum
Yayma
Tunkas
Merida
Valladolid
Maximilian Ramariaz Bontilla
Victor Montenegro
Weather Outlook and River Forecast for Twin Cities Area
Coldest reading in La Crosse 40 and warmest 64 with light wind. Forecast through Wednesday evening calls for fair, gradual temperature rise and light frost in moorlands tonight. Minnesota and Iowa expect fair or showers with warmer conditions, river levels falling over the next 36 hours.
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Iowa
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