Packer Influence Shapes Beveridge Meat Inspection Substitute
Washington reports that a Chicago packers drawn substitute for the Beveridge meat inspection amendment was adopted by the House committee. Representative Lorimer wired back from Chicago with packers urging changes, and the committee approved a version identical to the packers endorsed plan. Two committee members corroborate the account as a push to align with beef interests.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House Committee
Chicago
Lorimer
Wadsworth
House
Packera
Beveridge
Beef Trust
Appeal to Courts Planned to Check Post Office Fraud Orders
In Washington on June 16 the House judiciary committee backed a bill allowing appeal from Post Office fraud orders to the courts. It would grant petitioners a full hearing on the facts and on whether postal laws are violated. Critics note executive overreach, while supporters cite mail access abuses.
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Washington
Post Office Department
House Committee On Judiciary
Tyner
Ready to Reduce Navy in Italian Parliament
In the chamber of deputies Signor Bruniatti questioned the government on Great Britain’s Hague conference plan to cut armaments. Foreign Minister Tittoni welcomed Italy’s public adhesion to the humanitarian proposal and said Italy would cooperate with efforts for simultaneous armament reduction to avert war dangers.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Bruniatti
Tittoni
Italy
Great Britain
No Liquor in Federal Buildings Bill Moves Favorably
June 16 report on the Terrell bill authorizes a favorable committee outcome. The measure bans sale of alcoholic liquors in buildings or premises loaned or leased by the United States government. It covers soldiers homes and hotels on reservations at Old Point Comfort Virginia Hot Springs Arkansas and several Yellowstone Park hotels.
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Washington
House Committee
United States
Old Point Comfort
Hot Springs
Ark
Yellowstone Park
Governor Toole Revokes Women Notary Commissions in Montana
The Montana governor ruled that women cannot hold notarial commissions on constitutional grounds, revoking seven existing commissions and denying seven applications. The action affects women statewide and clarifies official policy on notary qualifications.
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Helena
Mont
California Insurance Battle Pushes for Full Claims
California officials vow to drive and ruin insurers that refuse to pay losses in full. Insurance Commissioner E Marion Woll and Attorney General Webb pledge aggressive action against a 25 percent settlement proposal. No change in dealer voting yet as firms split on payment.
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San Francisco
California
E. Marion Woll
Webb
Oakland
Wolf
Dowie pleads death to end sorrows in Zion City case
John Alexander Dowie testified in Judge Landis' court amid a dispute over Zion City. He pleaded for death to ease his sorrows and claimed he would return as Elijah the Restorer. He described dying calmly and recounted awakening two hours after he first fell ill, expressing ongoing disgust at being alive.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Zion City
Wilbur G. Voliva
Massacre and Pillage in Bialyetok After Bombing
A Jewish anarchist bombed a Corpus Christi procession in Bialyetok Russia on June 15. Christians massacred Jews and destroyed Jewish shops, with a Russian clergyman Federoff among three killed. Jews fled to the railroad station pursued by mobs. Soldiers fired at assailants.
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Bialyetok
Russia
Alexandrov Street
Federoff
Alexandrov
Suraz
Hold Up Must Stop Senator Fight Over Alaska Nominee
Judge James Wickersham of Alaska will be confirmed by the senate before adjournment. Notices were served on Senators Nelson and McComber warning they cannot block the renomination seen as unjustly attacked. The senate approves vigorous action against the hold, calling the opposition unsound and insincere.
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Washington
James Wickersham
Alaska
Senate
Nelson and McComber
Wickersham
Tours of Mutinous Garrisons Begin Tomorrow
Generals Kaul and Soukhomlinoff depart Odessa and Kiev with large staffs to inspect garrisons in southern and southwestern provinces. They aim to assess growing disaffection in numerous regiments. The agrarian situation worsens as military discontent is presented as political in nature.
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Odessa
Generala Kaulbars
Soukhomlinoff
Kiev
Major Scott Named Superintendent of Military Academy
Major Hugh L. Scott of the Fourteenth Cavalry, then in the Philippines, is chosen by Secretary Taft to succeed Brigadier General A. L. Mille as superintendent of the military academy. Mille will take charge of an army department, likely in the Philippines.
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Scott
Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Fourteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Taft
A. L. Mille
Military Academy
Forestry chief upholds grazing fee rule for Blue Mountain reserve
Washington-Gifford Pinchot overrules Umatilla Woolgrowers Association protest on charging grazing fees for the Blue Mountain forest reserve. Officials say reserves are not assigned to individuals, and await plan for Blue mountains. Court decisions cited by farmers do not affect forestry control rules.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Service
Umatilla County
Woolgrowers’ Association
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains
California
Secretary of Agriculture
Salem Brassy Fourth of July Band Plans
Nearly all organized bands in Oregon have applied to Salem Fourth of July committee. The panel initially hired all affordable bands, with around 20 sought for the celebration. If extra funds were available, overtime engagements would occur. as is, Salem expects more brass band music than ever in the state.
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Salem
Oregon
State Fair To Be the Greatest
President Downing of the state fair board and Democratic county committee chair vows full devotion to the September state fair. He promises the greatest show yet on the grounds with better, more numerous attractions and superior exhibits across all departments. He attributes rising interest nationwide to the Lewis and Clark fair inspiration.
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Salem
Downing
State Fair Board
Democratic County Committee
Baker County Sheep Shearing Begins With Electric Plant
Baker City reports the start of sheep shearing at Lee Bros plant near here using electric gear. The firm will shear its own flocks first then sheep from Ayre and other large county owners. Wet weather delayed work but moisture promises cleaner Baker wood and higher quality wool, with a large tonnage expected to go into storage.
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Baker City
Baker County
Lee Bros
Ayre
Many Seek Timber Land in Eastern Oregon Belt
Buyers from Chicago Milwaukee Western Washington and Idaho travel through Baker City into the John Day country chasing timber. One party led by H. J. Bundy heads to Susanville district while another, 15 people including 14 women and one boy under G. W. Shaw, moves toward Burns.
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Baker City
Oregon
Chicago
Milwaukee
Washington
Idaho
H. J. Bundy
Susanville
G. W. Shaw
Burns
Calilo Canal costs and bids raise questions on rock work
I H Taffe, longtime fish wheel operator near Calilo, says the government canal costs will rise to 10 million from 4 million while contractors Smith and Jones may lose about 100,000 on their bid of 294,000. He notes rock blasting challenges at the Celtic end and reports no salmon passage due to lower river obstruction. He also cites strong salmon prices and a lean calmon season for his cold storage business.
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Portland
Calilo
I. H. Taffe
Smith & Jones
Celtic End
Calapoola Company Sued Over Timber Cut in Linn County
Abner C. Withee files suit in State Circuit court for Linn county seeking 4600 damages against Calapoola Lumber of Crawfordsville alleging unlawful timber cutting of over 760000 feet valued at 1500. Oregon statutes allow treble damages. Withee is represented by Thompson and Hardy in Eugene.
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Calapoola Company
Albany
Calapoola Lumber Company
Crawfordsville
Abner C. Withee
Linn County
W. Lair Thompson
Withee
Thompson & Hardy
Eugene
Baker City Water to Flow Through 12 Mile Ditch
J A Smith head of Baker Irrigation company says water will flow through a 12 mile ditch in days. Small volume initially for al uicing banks of a large reservoir to be built this summer, covering 240 acres with 6000 acre feet capacity. Ditch to carry water for storage in the reservoir next spring.
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Baker City
Baker Irrigation Company
J. A. Smith
Germania Insurance quits California and withdraws from state
The Germania Insurance Company of New York will cease writing California business and close all offices. Telegraphic instructions from the home office cite two reasons: conservatism and influence from the legislature and Insurance Commissioner Wolf. The move shocks California’s insurance community, with other small firms expected to follow and speculation of a push to repeal the law at the next session.
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San Francisco
Germania Insurance Com
New York
T Te
California
Ite
Lonnea
Wolf
Germania Company
The
Eagle
Germania
Joss
Cyclone hits Havre and Fort Assiniboine Montana
A hurricane-struck Havre and Fort Assiniboine caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Buildings toppled, injuries reported but no fatalities by nightfall. Rain halted fires, rescues began as reservoirs burst flooding fort quarters. troops stationed for relief.
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Havre
Mont
Fort Assiniboine
Fort Aseiniboine
Acldiera
Second Cavalry
Second Infantry
All Umatilla Is Rejoicing Over Wheat Prospects
Reports from Athena and across Umatilla County indicate a bright wheat outlook this season. Early fears of poor yields due to light soils and spring sowing have eased after recent heavy rains, with prospects turning favorable.
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Umatilla
Government road project machinery arrives for sample road
Two carloads of machinery for the government experimental road construction have arrived in this city. One more car is on the way. Engineer in charge Mr. Loder expects to be employed at least two months.
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Salem
Loder
Salem appoints Morse to health board after Lane resignation
Governor Chamberlain selects Dr. W B Morse of Salem as member of the state board of health replacing Dr. Harry Lane who resigns. H G Myer of Salem joins the barber commission as part of the appointment changes.
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Lane
Salem
Chamberlain
W B. Morse
State Board of Health
Harry Lane
H. G. Myer
Barber Commission
Road to Blue River Mines Act Under County Inquiry
Eugene Commercial Club adopts resolutions urging the county court to investigate purchasing a highway to the Blue River mines. The six mile private road from Blue River City to the mines is closed due to disputes among owners led by Lucky Boy Mining Company, blocking access to the mines.
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May Bay
Blue River Mines
Eugene
Eugene Commercial Elub
Blue River
Blue River City
Lucky Boy Mining Company
Weather harms Willamette Valley fruit crop injuries
Damp weather for three weeks has damaged the Willamette valley fruit crop. Strawberries are nearly ruined and cherries show injury from lack of sun while grain has received sufficient rain for the season.
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Willamette Valley
La Grande Plans Site Purchase For Palmers Lumber Mill
The La Grande Commercial Club seeks 8000 dollars to buy a 79 acre riverfront site offered to Palmers Lumber for a new mill. About 6000 dollars has been subscribed and an option on the land north west of town is held.
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la Grande
Portland Markets Food Prices Report Fragment
Market list from Portland shows wheat and oats prices, fruits and vegetables, dairy and eggs, poultry and meat ranges. Includes specific figures for beans cabbage onions apples cherries peaches and more across several categories.
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Burbanks
New
California
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
Matton
Lamba
Pelton
Lawyers to Be Paid Amid Indian Bill Graft Fight
Washington reports Chairman Sherman secured approval for the conference report on the Indian bill linked to Colville graft allegations. The bill allocates 150000 cash as the first payment of 1600000 to the Colvilles for their reservation. Senate defense claims lawyers may benefit, prompting a push to block or permit the appropriation.
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Washington
Sherman
House Indian Committee
Fitegerald
New York
Colvilles
McCumber
Senate
Indianapoly
Economy pressures in China prompt imperial edict for budget cuts
In June 18 reports indicate China faces financial strain as government expenses rise faster than revenues. The new army payrolls are in arrears and desertion grows. The dowager empress issues a lengthy edict urging officials to economize, justifying the taxation endured by the people.
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China
Empire Cornered in Corinto Harbor by Marblehead
The United States cruiser Marblehead has the steamer Empire cornered in Corinto harbor Nicaragua. When the Empire attempts to leave the Nicaraguan coast it is believed the warship will seize or fire upon it for its role in the Guatemalan revolution. The cabinet discussed the case today and is believed to have decided on punitive action.
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Empire
Washington
Marblehead
Corinto
Nicaragua
Paniling
Trembler Cracks Buildings in Guayman Mexico
Tremor struck Guayman Mexico yesterday around noon causing cracks in several buildings in Nogales Ariz with no injuries reported and residents unhurt.
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Nogales
Aris
Guayman
Mex
Striking troubles roil Poltava amid troops and unrest
Reports from Poltava describe Governor Claman mobilizing fresh troops as peasant fear grows under rural orders. Protests linked to employer and printer strikes ripple through the region, with revolutionary factions stirring opinion amid total salaries and council debates.
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Petersburg
Poltava
Roamia
Erties
Hernor
Otto
Sody
Vestnik
People's
Levestia
M. Poloteett
Independents Seek Special Ohio Legislature Session
Cleveland June 14 The independents urge a special call to consider anti discrimination and rail access laws. Letters will be sent to every legislator seeking support for a session to amend laws affecting Standard Oil and railroad rights.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pattie
Bret Ie
Kanmaan
Kaness
Vast Combine
Canal TV Force Issue Dominates June Conference
A force issue on the canal TV was discussed in June sessions. Chairman Hepburn of the interstate and foreign committee indicated a disposition to settle the canal dispute, aiming to determine the canal type before Congress adjourns.
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Canal TV
Washington
Prony
Hepburn
On Interstate and Foreign
Steamer Empire Sold Amid Mexican Civil Turmoil
The steamer Empire Sol and the vessel Jane h er Empire are described as aiding rebels and were sold to the government. Reports from Salvador indicate seizure, while Ayatla and Gostemals appear retaken by forces tied to the revolution. The Guatemalan revolutions remain active in reports from the city.
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Sol
Mexico
Jane
Salvador
Ayatla
Terril Granted Parole by Governor
Guthrie Oklahoma June Terril Junelila Terrill, serving twelve years for a crime, was paroled today by the Governor despite strong opposition from some individuals. The case reflects political maneuvering linked to state law and historic territorial agreements.
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Terril
Guthrie
Okla
Junelila Terrill
Goose Lake Land Withdrawn Lands in Oregon
A land withdrawal on Goose Lake in Northern southwestern Oregon settles a tract of about 40 000 acres near the Pitt River. The action, dated June 14, concerns interior holdings and a disputed boundary for future development.
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Goose Lake
Washington
Oregon
Pitt River
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Cortelyou
Pinchot
Calilo Canal
Strong Insurance Company
Montana
Colville
Czar
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Walla
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