Import Tax Refund Ordered by Supreme Court Victory
The Supreme Court rules the government must refund over five million dollars in duties collected by the military government in the Philippines. Congress aimed for duty-free rations. law not perfectly drafted. California delegation signals potential new relief for San Francisco and possible further legislation.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
California
San Francisco
Morrow
W. T. Barnett
Bankers Convention Opens in Old Point Comfort Virginia
The Virginia Bankers Association began its annual three day convention at the Chamberlain Hotel in Old Point Comfort. President H S Hansorough of Winchester leads the group as a large attendance and strong program promise a successful gathering.
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Old Point Gomfort
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Chamberlain Hotel
H. S. Hansorough
Winchester
Explosion on American steamer Haverford kills six in Liverpool
Six men die and forty are injured when the American line steamer Haverford, docked in Liverpool from Philadelphia, explodes in the hold as it is prepared to unload. The blaze suspected to start from spontaneous linseed oil combustion lasts two hours. one body is blown apart on the dock. All the deceased are stevedores.
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Scripps News Association
Liverpool
Haverford
Philadelphia
Miles to Speak at Nebraska State University Commencement
Lincoln June 14 General Nelson A Miles will deliver the principal address at the annual commencement exercises of Nebraska State University scheduled for this afternoon and evening.
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Orippa News Association
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State University
Nelson A. Miles
Episcopal convention selects Oregon bishop candidate lineup
In Portland Oregon on June 14 the Episcopal convention gathered to elect a new bishop for Oregon to replace the late B Wistar Morris. Leading candidates include Rev Charles Scadding of La Grange Illinois and Rev F W Clarminatt of Gan Feanrecs A alma with a split between high and low church factions anticipated.
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Portland
Ore
Episcopal Convention
Oregon
B. Wistar Morris
Charles Scadding
la Grange
Illinois
F. W. Clarminatt
Gan Feanrecs
Alma
Airship trials near success and theft report sweep
In Buffalo on June 14 Roy Knabenshue failed in an airship attempt nearly losing his life before a successful second trial by Lincoln Beachy who sailed four miles at Virginia circling the Washington Monument and landing on White House grounds. A note left in the Senate restaurant preceded a return to Virginia. Elgin reports a Wallowa bridge PO robbery with dollars and stamps taken and ongoing police notices. Norfolk captain Perry Garst found negligent in ship grounding and to retire reduced in rank.
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Buffalo
Roy Knabenshue
Niagar
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Lincoln Beachy
Virginia
Washington Monument
White House
Senate
Scrippa News Association
Norfolk, Va
Perry Garst
Rhode Island
San Francisco Insurers Revolt Over Arbitration
Thirty-one independent insurance companies met in San Francisco to settle the local loss on an honest basis and effectively sever themselves from the Underwriters adjusting association. They revolted against unjust arbitrary settlements used by others to resolve claims.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Underwriters Adjusting Association
Nomination Not Accepted for City Postmaster
Washington June 14 the Senate steering committee decides to dispose of the nomination of Barnes as post master of this city.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Senate
Barnes
Cherry Crop Sale Moves to Portland Agreement Reaches 200000 Pounds
Mr G W Holcomb of Oregon Packing Company leaves for Portland after contracting most of the county cherry crop. Price around 44 1 2 cents per pound, crop value estimated near $10,000. Fancy stock to be shipped separately. Also notes Grand Chapter Royal Arch officers elected in Salem and Flag Day observances in Sacramento with school program and city flags.
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G. W. Holcomb
Oregon Packing Company
Portland
Fruitdale
Hay Park
Cove
Royal Arch
Lot L. Pearce
Salem
F. W. Davis
Union
A. H. Steiner
Edward Kiddie
Island City
David P. Mason
Albay
James F. Robinson
Eugene
Frank J. Miller
Albany
A. Thurlow
Sacramento
Three Die in Richmond Train Collision
A wreck between a passenger train and a work train near Richmond California this morning killed three men Charles Alison machinist Dennis Griffen bricklayer and Ray Timbermen brakeman and injured nearly a dozen passengers. The 230 aboard train cars and coaches derailed with cars on the side track and an empty box car.
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Scripps News Association
Richmond
Cal
Bat Ne
Here
San Polo
Charles Alison
Dennis Griffen
Ray Timbermen
City Council Hears Bid Plans and Park Funding
The City Council met in a special session to discuss lowering water pumps to save fuel, advertising bid openings Tuesday, and plans to deed city hall property to O R N Co for a city park. They may move the jail and install steel cells in the Fire Department building. The council also debated 6th street grading and street numbering while a Five Point creek piping study proceeds.
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Ways and Means
City Hall
6Th Street
Washington
Five Point Creek
Shock In Arizona Cracks in Guaymas Buildings
An earthquake near Guaymas Mexico around noon yesterday caused cracks in several buildings in Nogales Arizona. No injuries were reported.
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SHOCK
Arizona
Nogales Ariz
Guaymas Mexico
Rail line valued at nineteen thousand per mile
Albany June 13 assessors of Western Oregon set the Southern Pacific railway valuation at 19000 dollars per mile to standardize assessments with other property. The rate, a threefold rise from past figures, splits into 5000 for rolling stock and 16000 for road bed, reflecting a move to full-valuation basis across counties along the mainline.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Western Oregon
Albany
Southern Pacific
Marine Corps Commandant Elliott May Get Major General Rank
Washington June 14 General George F Elliott commandant of the marine corps is expected to be made a major general in the Naval Bill as reported by the Naval Committee. He has urged the department to grant the rank, arguing the scope of command and expanded corps justifies the promotion. The bill would confer major general rank to the present incumbent, while future successors would receive brigadier general.
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Scripps News Association
Washington, D.C
George F. Elliott
Marine Corps
Naval Bill
Naval Committee
Elliott
Department
Army
German Evangelical Synod Atlantic District Meet Opens
The Atlantic District convention of the German Evangelical Synod of North America opened at the German Friedhof Kirche in New York. Rev. C. Moehren of New York led opening services. Delegates register and plan activities including excursions to Forest Park Ballston Lake and a bells dedication in Albany. Officers for the coming year will be elected Monday.
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Scripps News Association
Schnedday
N. Y
German Evangelical Synod of North America
Friedona Kirche
C. Moehren
New York
Minh Aveabe
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Opens in Paterson
The New Jersey Grand Army of the Republic held its annual encampment in Paterson with a large turnout. A four mile parade will feature veterans in line and carriages for those unable to march, reviewed by the commander, mayor, and officials at a City Hall reviewing stand.
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Paterson
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Opening Crow Reservation Opens to Settlers in Montana
Billings June 14 registration begins for the Grow Indian Reservation in Montana covering about one million acres. Entries flooded the records in Billings Miles City and Sheridan. Registration books will reopen July 16 for the drawing.
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Scrippa News Association
Billings
Mont
Roosevelt
Miles City
Sheridan
Wyo
Man Shot and Killed in Bed in BBD Area
Scripps News Association reports 22 year old Geo. Scheel was shot and killed in bed in the BBD area this morning. His wife, a nineteen year old described as beautiful, says a burglar fired when her husband asked his intent. The article includes garbled text following the initial report.
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Scripps News Association
Los Angeles
Geo. Scheel
Nababeed
Khae
Aimee Gating
Slave Driver on Trial at Cape Girardeau
Preliminary hearing for James E. Smith and seven associates charged with slavery on their plantation. Evidence shows a enslaved person worked five months for three dollars and a half while others, after months of work, received nothing. U S Marshall reports an unlocked stockade and enslaved workers in the field under guard.
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Scripps News Association
Cape Girardeau
James E. Smith
United States Marshall
Americans Killed by Moros Near Davao
Manila discharge reports Lt Colton of the 70th Infantry and American plantation manager Christian were killed by Moros while guests at Chief Mangalayan's home near Davao. The chief and his brother are accused in the killings.
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Scripps News Association
Manila
Colton
Christian
Davao
Mangalayan
Ledoux Trial Develops Nothing
Stockton June 14 witnesses testified on the last night of the deceased and the defendant. The line of questioning traced the defendant and the deceased before the murder and the mover man next day. Jon Healy once eyed as an accomplice will fall this afternoon when the woman meets him in San Francisco. The prosecution may finish its case this week and the court room remains crowded.
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Scrippa News Association
Stockton
Cal
Ledoux
Cook in Sympathy Strike Hits West Coast Ports
San Francisco reports a sympathy strike by marine cooks and stewards across ports from San Pedro to Seattle. Sailors’ union wage concessions remain disputed as conditions at the waterfront stay largely unchanged and steamship owners expect to adjust. The Curacoa plans to attempt departure this afternoon, potentially the first boat to depart since the strike began.
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Marine Cook
Steward Shapes
San Pedro
Seattle
Mat 9
Curacoa
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