Taft Urges Immediate Action on Interstate Rates as Rail War Subdues
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging the immediate effectiveness of the interstate commerce rate provision. Eastern and central railroads agreed to withhold proposed increases pending the new law and to justify later to the ICC. House insurgents and Democrats push for conference while regu lars favor a smoothing process.
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House Rule for Protection of Postal Measure Debate Limited
Washington June 7 The house adopted a special rule to move the postal savings bank bill toward final passage limiting debate to eight hours and banning amendments. The vote was 160 to 139 with ten insurgents voting with Republicans.
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Alabama
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Mnlinois
Fish bill probe widens as prosecutor probes Beardstown case
State's Attorney Burke travels to Beardstown and Havana to gather facts in the fish bil inquiry. F J Trautt, grilled by a grand jury, maintains the fishermen funds were spent legitimately to oppose the bill, not to bribe legislators. The prosecutor aims to close local cases and then pursue the jackpot inquiry.
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F. J. Trautt
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Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Announces Wage Increase
Evansville June 7. The Evansville and Terre Haute railroad announced a wage increase of five to ten percent for yard men and train men. About 350 workers will benefit.
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Pinchot Presses to Hinder Lands Opened by Mining Law
Former forester Gifford Pinchot travels to Washington to lobby against an administration bill. He seeks an amendment to block opening withdrawn lands to exploration and purchase under mining laws and faces opposition from Senator Smoot. Senator Dolliver supports Pinchot’s view, arguing the bill could enable water monopolies.
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United States
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Hazeltine Secures Consulate at Teneriffe
Hazeltine obtains a consular post on the Canary Islands with the assignment at Teneriffe as the new diplomatic appointment.
Hazeltine Named Consular Officer to Canary Islands
Ross J Hazeltine deputy consul general at Halifax since March 17 1909 is promoted to vice and deputy consul general and assigned to the consulate at Teneriffe Canary Islands with a salary of 2500 a year The Indiana University and Lake Forest College alumnus says the move follows a lengthy career in education law and journalism and marks a rapid rise in U S government service.
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Insurgent Senators Face House Dispute On Floor
Washington June 7. An incident in the house threatened the eject ion of insurgent senators who joined insurgent members during debate on accepting senate amendments to the railroad bill. Senator LaFollette with Bristow and Clapp caused confusion until Speaker Cannon ordered order.
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Kansas
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Minnesota
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Progressive Republicans Dominate Iowa Primaries in Quiet Regions
Six Progressive Republicans win in districts with no opposition while contests elsewhere remain tight and results uncertain. The article notes decisive outcomes in some districts and close races in others as returns come in.
Iowa Primaries Shuffle Nominations and Contests
Des Moines reports show Kennedy and Smith as leading congressmen with H M Towner a top contender for governor as Hull Prouty race remains doubtful. Progresives lose in First district while Byers gains slight hope in Ninth. many races undecided as light turnout blurs margins.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
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Des Moines
Judge McSurely Moves to End Delays in Browne Bribery Trial
Indicted bribery case tied to William Lorimer election proceeds after Judge McSurely orders forthwith capias and bond forfeiture. Browne arrives in court but defense team avoids entering. Judge Scanlan denies habeas corpus. appeals filed by Hancey as Browne’s counsel press for delay.
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