Sensational Mexican Plantation scandal developments loom
The article reports ongoing investigations into alleged fraud in the Mexican Plantation company and stock flotation. H. E. Horne has filed a libel suit against Charles F. Seiler and promoters, claiming the countercharges are malicious gossip with no solid evidence. Further charges are anticipated as the case unfolds.
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Charles F. Seiler
Funk
Horne
Seiler
Mexico
Charge of an Attempt to Freeze Out Stockholders in Mexican Plantation
Allegations of fraud arise from a default judgment of $10,390 obtained by Horne against the directors. Indorsers paid the note, secured judgment, and seek to collect from the company assets. Critics say plaintiffs aim to seize control, while defenders insist stockholders are protected and not harmed.
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Horne
Walk Out At Stoddard Hotel Demanding Higher Wages
A strike by dining room staff at the Stoddard hotel prompted a walkout described as a “bunch.” The group mostly returned, keeping the hotel running with no violence or strike breakers. Firemen joined the street scene, while the dispute appears tied to seasonal wage and transportation demands.
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Stoddard
Tucker Baptized Before Execution in Death Chamber
Charles Tucker condemned for the murder of Mabel Page was baptized in the death chamber delaying the electrocution. The warden postponed the sentence for the ceremony and the execution is expected after midnight. Roosevelt approved Governor Guild’s decision to not interfere with the execution.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Boston
Charles Tucker
Mabel Page
Bostgn
Roosevelt
Guild
Bryan's Boom Sparks Political Clash and Pole Advertising Acts
Winnebago county endorses Bryan as Berlin reports his presidential boom. Milwaukee activity notes police removal of pole advertising as city enforces a new ordinance. Chief Byrne explains removal aims to curb illegal ads and reveal new violations.
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Byrne
Railroads Move to Stop Freight Rate Law Enforcement
Eighteen railroads seek injunction against Hadley and the railroad commission to restrain enforcement of the freight rate law. They argue the law, if enforced, would be confiscatory and impair operations. The hearing was called this afternoon in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Hadley
Railroad Commission
Frisco Mint Resumes Operations After Fire
Frisco announces the local mint has resumed operations for the first time since the fire, marking a return to normal activity at the facility and signaling recovery for the city’s monetary services.
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San Francisco
Firemen accused in arson for reward in Marinette
Marinete Wisconsin June 11 Henry Boyd and Captain Saw yer of the Wisconsin fire department were arrested accused of setting fires to collect rewards by turning in the alarm
Smoot Shown No Mercy in Senate Protest
Washington dispatch reports the senate committee on privileges and elections finds Smoot not entitled to a seat over charges tied to polygamous cohabitation. The majority urges denial of Smoot’s seat while Whyte takes oath as Maryland’s senator. Burrows signals a forthcoming expulsion resolution as a House rate bill is set for consideration tomorrow.
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Smoot
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burrows
Whyte
Maryland
Bailey
Longsworths Stir Public as Ted Longworths Attract Attention
London observers focus on Ted Longworths during shopping with crowds and camera crews. Foreboding weather forecasts hint at rain as the Longworths plan to attend a new ballet at the Alhambra tonight.
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London
Ted Longworths
Alhambra
Public Bath 10 to Open at Pettibone Park
City officials prepare a formal opening for Public Baths 10 at Pettibone Park next Saturday. The program aims to outdo prior ceremonies with grand touches including a top level swim dive. Alderman Keller would not reveal features until final arrangements, while swimmers anticipate a large crowd.
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Ela
Erman Keller
Whitewash was a slaked job at Chicago stock yards
In Chicago S Guth man of the Berlin Tageblatt and a Scripps-McRae rep toured the stock yards. He criticized the cleaning up as a smear of dirt and said such conditions would not be allowed in Germany. In Washington the meat inspection bill faces a tough ride with Beveridge Cannon Hopkins and the president amid talks and no compromise.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
S. Guthman
Berlin Tageblatt
Scripps-McRae
Germany
Washington
Cannon
Beveridge
Hopkins
Rockefeller Returns State Call Amid Mayor's Move
In a formal act the influential Rockefeller today returned the state call of the mayor made yesterday. Officials awaited guidance as the figure weighed the next steps in the ongoing proceedings.
Bishop Delaney Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Nashua June 11 Bishop Delaney of the Catholic diocese of New Hampshire died this morning following an operation for appendicitis.
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Scripps-McRae
Nashua
Delaney
New Hampshire
General Dalstein Named Military Governor of Paris
Paris dispatch says General Dalstein is appointed military governor of Paris. A separate note remarks thrift creed urging citizens to buy advertised goods as part of wartime propaganda.
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Paris
Dalstein
Pastors Plan Outing Discussed by La Crosse Union
The La Crosse Pastor's union met today with Rev. Turner presenting a paper on Missionary Work in Western Wisconsin. A committee on arrangements was named including Revs. Lowe Wentworth and Panzlau as plans for the annual outing were discussed but not finalized.
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Wisconsin
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North Side
Lowe
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Panzlau
Banquet Planned for Bishop Webb Tonight
Following a large class confirmation at the Episcopal church yesterday a banquet will be tendered to Bishop Webb at The Stoddard tonight. The gentlemen of the church were invited to attend.
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Webb
Stoddard
Opening of Douma Marked by Turmoil and Protest
Scripps McRae Dispatch reports in St Petersburg that the Douma session began amid great excitement. Paveloff the military procurator appeared unannounced demanding a hearing on military affairs. The Douma president refused to permit him to speak.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Paveloff
Weather outlook with river rise and temps
Fair tonight and Tuesday with moderate temps. Coolest 50 and warmest 76, wind around 4 mph. The river will rise with stage of water at 9.6 remaining stationary.
Subscription drive for cyclone-devastated farmers in La Crosse area
Henry N. Boehm urged a local subscription to aid destitute farmers struck by a southern cyclone. He described demolished homes, destroyed farms, and loss of cattle, noting many families faced starvation and sorrow while urging nearby help over distant aid. The effort aims to gather relief for those hardest hit.
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Henry N. Boehm
India
Martinique
Mr. Boehm
Officials Testify on Coal Stock Ownership at ICC Hearing
Washington June 11 two Baltimore and Ohio officials testified before the interstate commerce commission about owning coal stock and paying full value. The witnesses were Charles E Ways assistant freight traffic manager and R L Rockenbrough general freight agent of Pittsburg.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles E. Ways
R. L. Rockenbrough
Pittsburg
Inevitable Olson Jugged Again In County Court
Olaf Olson known as the inevitable received a forty five day county jail sentence for vagrancy. Judge Brindley noted this has been repeated for twenty six years as Olson fights to regain liberty. Black Cameron pleaded guilty after denying guilt and was put in jail for twenty days.
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Brindley
Black Cameron
Telephone scores endanger city baseball news
Henry and Frank, caterers at 118 North Third street, announce no more baseball scores by telephone. Other depots will share news from the park and Hello Girls on both lines are instructed not to answer inquiries about game outcomes. Private park lines may balk at paying for a service the city enjoyed. Fans who called each inning from home will see a change.
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