Steel probe sunk deeper by representatives clash at inquiry
Representatives clashed during a steel probe inquiry as tensions rose over findings and implications. The proceedings continued with sharp exchanges and renewed questions about oversight.
10 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
1
Representatives clashed during a steel probe inquiry as tensions rose over findings and implications. The proceedings continued with sharp exchanges and renewed questions about oversight.
Washington June 9 the House committee probing United States Steel Corporation examined Percival Roberts Jr and former VP James Galley as witnesses. They testified that pre formation output agreements existed among steel makers and discussed Morgan's industrial potential while questioning emphasized the Gary dinners and perceived philanthropy in business leaders.
Herr Schendel and his mechanician Voss died when a Dorner monoplane attempting to beat the world altitude record 6,630 feet ascended vertically and crashed near Johannesthal Germany. The craft buried its prow, and both men were instantly killed.
In Cleveland on June 9 a crowd of 600 gathered before Printz Biederman plants as 100 police confronted striking garment workers, non union workers, and sympathizers. A brick triggered violence. one man was shot in the thigh and several injured. Police dispersed rioters after clashes with bricks and stones. Outside contractors vow to join the strike the next day.
A political call accuses Congress of letting millions go to waste instead of collecting tobacco revenues. The charge emphasizes lost funds and governance failures impacting state finances and public programs.
Mrs. Carrie Nation died at her western sanitarium home in Leavenworth Kansas. Paresis caused death after a long period of illness following earlier saloon smashing campaigns in Kansas and New York. Her efforts helped spur prohibition measures and temperance advocacy across the state.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 9 The nominating committee reports recommending re election of officers for the association with President W C Hall Vice President E W Felt Treasurer Company I Dearborn Changes likely in other official positions.
A woman described as possessing courage of conviction dies after a paresis attack. Authorities report the incident occurred in a public setting with limited details available.
L L Casner a Decatur man and Wabash brakeman fell from the top of his freight train No 91 near Danes east of the city while at high speed. He was found unconscious and taken to the hospital for possible serious internal injuries. No cause could be learned as he remained unconscious.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City earned the popular decision over Johnny Daley of New York in a ten round bantamweight bout in New York. Johnny Goulon, bantamweight champion, was mentioned in the report with related results.
Washington June 9 The war department faces distress over no applicants for 40 vacancies in congressional and senatorial districts for the upcoming US military academy class. Nearly 100 vacancies remain with no applicants, and Indiana sixth district has no entrants for 1912.
Ann Arbor Michigan dated June reports Gamble to assume a leading role in local affairs as details of the appointment unfold.
Thomas Latimer banker Henry R. DeRidder and John Philips were arrested in New York at Pittsburg police request and placed in Tombs Jail on $10,000 bail for examination. Latimer denied the charges as he claimed the arrest stemmed from a coal land deal in West Virginia and bond issuance. A draft for 2500 was found among Latimer’s papers and he said the draft could be kept.
El Paso reports deposed Chihuahua governor Ahumada and provisional leader Gonzales exchange cordial farewells as both men depart. Ahumada predicts calm and a forthcoming administration while insurrectos move toward Chihuahua. Federal troops may depart as U S aid allows armed movement through border.
John E. Regan, North Street blacksmith, files a lawsuit against the city and the board of public works to compel a contract with Andrews Asphalt Paving. The suit follows board actions repudiating a prior contract award and seeks immediate signing by order of the court.
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