Taft Suffers Surprise on Steel Trust Report During Hearing
E H Gary chairman of the United States Steel Corporation testified before the House investigating committee. He said the Bureau of Corporations had examined steel books for six years and admitted subsidiary companies were independently controlled. Gary refused to confirm whether President Taft had a copy of any report, noting uncertainty about partial reports to the president. R V Lindaberry appeared as counsel for the steel corporation.
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Taft
Department of Commerce
United States Steel Corporation
E. H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
House
Gary
Bureau of Corporations
Stanley
Bureau
R. V. Lindaberry
Democrats Split Over Wool Tariff Revision Plan
On June 1 in Washington the Democratic caucus debated revising the wool schedule. Chairman Underwood said the proposed 50 percent tariff cut would pass with a two thirds majority, noting Bryan's opposition aided the measure as his followers push for free wool.
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Washington
Underwood
Bryan
Pryce Still Absent in Tia Juana Campaign Dispute
San Diego reports General Pryce has not returned to Tia Juana by June 1 and is reportedly determined to stay away. The local and Los Angeles juntas clash over plans with Los Angeles pushing for a march on Ensenadas while forces hold.
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San Diego
Pryce
Tia Juana
Los Angeles
Ensenads
Business Men Headed to Union Show by Special Train
La Grande businessmen plan a Friday exodus to Union Show with a special 8 o clock train. Stores will close all day as visitors, accompanied by a La Grande band, depart for the event. Horse show opened with full stalls and exhibitors ready.
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la Grande
Union Stock Show Opens in Grande Ronde Valley
The Union stock show began at the fair grounds with top quality valley livestock and a program of horses and feature races. A large local attendance watched the 12:30 parade, praised as better than last year, with tomorrow's parade expected to surpass today’s effort. entries are more extensive than last year.
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Union
Grande Ronde Valley
Fair Grounds
Union Men File Suits Over Arrests In Picketing Case
Union labor lawyers prepare damages claims totaling 7,000,000 against Mayor Alexander Chief of Police Sebastine Captain Haupt Police Judge Chambers the city prosecutor and directors of Llewellyn iron works Baker iron works Lacy Manufacturing and others connected with the arrest of 35 union men on conspiracy charges of picketing seeking 25,000 dollars per man.
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Los Angeles
Alexander
Sebastine
Haupt
Judge Chambers
Llewellyn Iron Works
Baker Iron Works
Lacy Manufacturing, Company
Tacoma Census Padders Under Arrest and Indicted
Four men Chas Jaeger Alphone Carbone C J Foley and Fred Allen were arrested on indictments charging padding the census returns. They were released on 1500 bonds. 26 of 36 indictments relate to census irregularities with more arrests expected later. Investigations into Seattle Everett and Bellingham follow.
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Tacoma
Chas. Jaeger
Alphone Carbone
C. J. Foley
Fred Allen
Bloody battles near Buligan and Chihuahua
Two thousand regulars and a large federal column clash near Buligan while rebels seize the capital of Sinaloa after clash with governor Redo. In Chihuahua, about 6000 federals confront 8000 rebels as Madero orders General Villa to restore order ahead of a planned deposition of González, with Bonilla backing the rebels and Bonilla’s forces advancing.
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Madero
Sinaloa
Cithualua
Diaz
Redo
Bonilla
Chihuahua
el Paso
Chihuahua City
Villa
Eftate Gonzalés
Madeto
Harem gown seen worn by Miss Roberts in circus
Miss Roberta, a lead rider with Sellé-Floto circus, wore a $200 harem gown made by Madame Curtis of Los Angeles. She said the outfit gives freedom of movement and could become the regular fashion, with ministers noting its practicality for churchgoing after services.
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la Grande
Mise Robérta
Sellé-Floto Circus
Miss Roberts
Sells-Fioto Circus
Jerry Clayton
Madame Curtis
Los Angeles
Development Leagues Meets in Chehalis Quarterly Session
Chehalis Washington June 1 the Southwestern Development league held its fifth quarterly session opening a three day meeting. Delegates and retirees from coastal cities attended with talks on trade and commerce.
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Development Leagues
Chehalis
Wash
Southwestern Development League
Oday
Hill places 600 million mortgage as step in possible railway merger
James J. Hill and associates announce a blanket mortgage of 600 million on the Great Northern. He denies plans to merge with Burlington or absorb the Northern Pacific, says he will quit the game, and aims to keep the road financially strong for future extensions. He notes 400 million already from earnings and 270 million for improvements over 66 years.
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St. Paul
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Hill
Northern Pacific
Burlington
California
Pioneer Drug Finest Depot in Dealer Dies
Portland obituary notes the death of Jasper G. Stevens aged 57, veteran Cove merchant, postmaster, and investor across Oregon banks. Born in Yamhill County, he built a drug store fortune, served long as Cove postmaster, lived recently in Portland, survived by Minnie G. Shaw and two children Willie and Jean. Funeral planned in Cove.
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Jasper G. Stevens
Cove
Portland
Jap H. Stevens
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Eugene
State University
J. Russell
Misa
Minnie G. Shaw
Sedalia
Willie
Jean
Yamhill County
Oregon
Union Bank
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Steel Trust
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Pach An
William H. Taft
Tnorse
le Grande
Seattle
Everett
Bellingham
Rome
Buligan
Nogales
Eeain
Roberts
Selhloto
Burlington System
Wunlu Uilnu
Jasper Stevens
BOR
Chicago Depot
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Madison Street
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