Filtration Contract Inquiry Under Heavy Scrutiny in Philadelphia
Mayor Weaver and counsel conduct frequent talks while awaiting next move in a rigid inquiry into a huge filtration contract. William Barclay Parsons to supervise the investigation with authority to hire assistants. Perine and Tinsley focus on books and records. Parsons, noted as former New York subway chief engineer, will oversee the entire process.
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Te Dow Developments
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Sailcitor Kingey
H. D. Parsons
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Parsons
Meaura
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A. L. Tinsley
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Panama Canal Commission
Virginia Mayor Upholds Ancient Spousal Beating Law
In Manchester Virginia on June 24 Mayor Maurice reaffirmed a historic law allowing a husband to beat his wife with a tool no larger than a thumb. The ruling followed Edward Morris’s arrest after he whipped his wife with a broomstock, with the mayor ordering him to pay costs.
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Maurice
Edward Forris
Tahal
Morris
Rumors of Russian Retreat Reach St Petersburg
Petersburg June 25 Rumors spread of a Russian retreat as scant battlefield reports describe a rear guard action and a pause in Japanese advance. Dispatches claim Japanese operations at sea ended and Russians likely moving to avoid being flanked as they fall back toward Bipent positions.
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Tuesia
Linovitch
Gunshu Pass
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Eoill
Great Battle Pending at Gunshu Pass in Manchuria
June 21 dispatch reports Japanese operations over five days ending with a cleared front. Both sides appear evenly matched as heavy fighting lingers. Russian troops sense a forthcoming advance while editors note peace talks influence and military caution. St. Petersburg reports a new popular assembly to have co equal legislative power with the empire’s councils.
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Corrapordenta
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Seaton
Roosevelt Ends Western Massachusetts Visit With Honorary Degree
President Roosevelt wrapped up a brief stay in western Massachusetts after receiving an honorary L. H. D. from Williams College and delivering multiple speeches. He traveled across the region to attend commencements and address crowds from his train, then departed for Washington. In other a case from Mintolas a verdict remains, while in Indianapolis Berkeley Smith faces execution for murder.
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Roosevelt
Massachusette
Williamstown
Witliams College
Equitable officers tied to inactive salary roles
New York June 2 district attorney Jerome opens an inquiry into Equitable Life Assurance Society amid questions the State Superintendent Hendricke raised. Four officers listed as active salaries are no longer connected. medical director EW Lambert died thirteen months ago yet appears with 25000 yearly pay. Financial manager Squire retired months ago. registrar Loring remained active after April 1903. Governor Higgins pledges executive cooperation in potential action.
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State
Innurance
Hendricke
EW. Lambert
Tepert'an
Edward Curtis
George H. Squire
H.R. Winethrop
Mr. Squire
J.B. Loring
Loring
Hendricks
Anota Nat
Jerome
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Higgins
A Matter of Principle and Big Coal Merger
In Chicago on June 23 a peace committee of striking teamsters sought a settlement basis with employer representatives. The union asked to wear the union button during settlement talks. Farwell refused, saying the employers would insist the men remove or hide the emblem. The committee planned to bring the issue to the full panel for a decision. In Terre Haute a May merger of Freeman and Dickason creates a fifth million dollar combine in Indiana coal field, aligning Monon with railroad competition. Miners fear reduced profits as big firms push firmer contracts.
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Teamsters
Teamsters' Peace Committee
J. ¥. Farwell
Employers’ Association
Farwell
Terre Haute
Ind
Freeman & Dickason
Indiana Coal Feld
Monon
Racing Boats Capized at Kiel Harbor Race
Imperial Yacht Club in Kiel Germany held races on June 23 when wind rose causing several boats to capsize. About a half dozen racers went overboard and crews were rescued as officials sorted the chaotic aftermath of the outer harbor event.
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Imperial Yacht Club
Kiel
Germany
Farmer John W. Vickery Dies in Runaway Accident
John W. Vickery a leading Merion Township farmer was killed in a runaway near Remo on June 23. His wife is probably fatally injured.
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Darkie
Ind
John W. Vickery
Merion Township
Remo
.floaty historical dispatches mix in a thunder of names
August Belmont, Ferigualon ah and Wrectai of the Raqul table are noted as tendered. German troops in China except Taingtau will soon be recalled. Norway’s nation formation is formally announced to the state department. The Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress to meet in Portland for its sixteenth annual session. Jerome of New York begins inquiry into Equitable Society conduct. Governor Bernavattas grants a reprieve for Mrs Mary Rogers until December. At Newborn Wisconsin river drowning involving Mrs Crow and six children. Japan’s shipbuilding progresses toward launching a cruiser for China. Italy seeks a European congress for international questions including Morocco.
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Portland
Gre Dietriet
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Beriyl Bernavattas
Mary Rogers
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Mra Crow
Edward Crow
Rainbow Raptia
Wisconsin
Iapuneas Shipbuilding
European Congress
Morocca
Appalling Wreck At Mentor Claims Nineteen Dead
A Lake Shore train wreck near Mentor Ohio on Wednesday night killed nineteen prominent business and professional people from New York Chicago Cleveland and other cities. Authorities found an open switch and suspect foul play or revenge. detectives and train officials study the case as coroner announces an inquest.
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Mentor
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Chicago
John R. Bennett
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London
Eng
City Steel Company of
H. H. Wright
D. KH. Arthur
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J. H. Gibson
Mechling
New York City
Wheeling Corcogasted Iron Company
L. M. Birich
Keith's Theater
RB. Naugle
Teysson
Milnery
Coméy & Johnson
Mt. Marshall
York
Lake County
Palnesent
Reprieve Delays Execution of Mrs Mary M Rogers
Vermont governor grants a third reprieve delaying the Windsor hanging of Mary M Rogers until December to allow an appeal to the US Supreme Court on constitutional questions raised at a federal hearing. Judge Wheeler will decide on the appeal after Gov Bell’s reprieve. Scaffold removal followed.
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Mary M Rogers
Chas. J. Bell
Windsor
Supreme Court of the United States
Hoyt H. Wheeler
United States Circuit Court
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Wheeler
Beil
Mra. Rogers
Hell
White River Junction
Mra Rogers
Court of the United States
Woman shoots Keaver in Indiana domestic case turns fatal
In Cambridge City Indiana June 24 George Keaver a Pennville resident was fatally wounded when his wife fired a shotgun as he battered a door to enter. Nearly a hundred birdshot pellets hit him in the torso and hip. Sheriff Smith arrested Mrs Keaver who faces preliminary hearing in Richmond. Separately Indianapolis hosted an elaborate street pageant by the North American Gymnastics Association with about 4000 participants. The parade, featuring German American history and cultural displays, drew large crowds and ended with a demonstration on the fair grounds athletic events.
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Orville Frsy
Aluy Timas
Gray
Mra.ray
Howrayontant
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Ind
George Keaver
Pennville
Keever
Smith
Richmond
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Indianapolls
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Ian
Pietira
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Scores from Yesterday's Big League Games
Baseball scores from yesterday across the major leagues show Philadelphia routing Chicago four to zero and Boston demolishing St Louis sixteen to two. Wins also include New York over Cincinnati two to one and Washington defeating St Louis three to one with rain stopping play in Boston versus Chicago at one all. Other results feature Philadelphia beating Cleveland two to nothing and New York-Denver rainouts.
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New York
St. Louis
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Washington
Cleveland
New York-Detroit
American Association
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Hat ordinance passes council without dissent
Cohimoid, June 12 report says the picture hat ordinance, barring wearing hats that obstruct others in baseball grandstands theaters and music halls, passed the city council without a dissenting vote. It provides ejectment for offenders from crowded entertainment venues.
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