Senate Defeats Root Amendment to Reciprocity Bill
The Root amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill was defeated in the Senate with no recorded vote after a demand for no roll call. A tentative agreement to set main content votes for July 24 and the farmers’ free list bill the following day stirred floor interest as leaders discussed support and possible opposition among progressives and Republicans.
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Root
Senate
Taft
Penrose
Ce Committee
Ef Wee
Martin
Virginia
Williams
Mississippi
Smoot
Utah
Sutherland
Ocr Penrose
Republica
Washington
Progressive Republians
Penrose Pushes For Timed Vote On Reciprocity Bill
The Post reports Senator Penrose will seek unanimous consent today to set a definite vote time on the reciprocity measure and on related bills. He hopes to gain public clarity on action while insurgent Republicans demand more time. If denied he will press the request again, aiming to advance final action. Penrose also indicates a Senate adjournment over Saturday to Wednesday July 5 for a national holiday, costing one legislative day.
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Penrose
Senate
Mormon Leader Testifies On Sugar Trust Holdings
Prophet Joseph F B Smith head of the Mormon Church testified before a House committee probing the Sugar Trust in Washington. He acknowledged owning 70 shares of the Utah Idaho Sugar Company and thousands in the Utah Idaho Lugar Company while insisting he knew little about beet sugar relations with Havemeyers and the American Refining Company. He traveled from Lake City only after the panel threatened to issue a warrant.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph BF. Smith
Mormon Church
Utah- Idaho Lugar
House
Washington
Lake City
Smith
West
Havemeyers
Sugar Trust
Utah-Idaho Sugarny
Ted
Utah-Idaho Company
Hardwick
Joseph Trustee
Mor
Emissary Secures Utah Beet Sugar Industry Deal
The record notes great difficulties in Utah beet sugar and mentions a Emissary sent by Mr Havemeyer who arranged a deal for a combination with local parties.
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Combine
Utah
Magazine Trust Held Unlawful in U S Dissolution Suit
The government accuses the Periodical Clearing House and allied firms of forming an unlawful combination to restrain trade in magazines and periodicals across the United States and abroad. The suit seeks dissolution and injunctions, with further action possible against defendants, officers, and stockholders.
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New York
United States
Periodical Clearing House
Magazine Trust
Circuit Court of
Henry A. Wise
Wickersham
Wise
Fowler
Shelby
Crim
Frankfurter
Doubleday, Page & Co
Crowell Publishing Company
McClure Company
Current Literature Publishing Company
Phillips Publishing Company
International Magazine Company
New Publishing Company
Butterick Publishing Company
Standard Fashion Company
New Idea Publishing Company
Ridgeway Company
American Home Magazine Company
Short Stories Company, Limited
Herbert H. Houston
Frederick L. Collins
Charles D. Lanier
George van Vlassey
Harper & Brothers
Leslie’s
Judge Company
Clearing House
Aseas
Murder Outside Brooklyn Saloon Ends in Tragic Silence
Special-Felippo La rosa was shot twice and killed as he left his brother in law Amarito Lerano's saloon at 62 Main Street Brooklyn. A crouching assailant fired, then vanished while bystanders saw no escapee. The Italian squad admits no motive or lead.
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New York
Felippo Larosa
Amarito Lerano
Main Street
Brooklyn
Catholic Educational Association Delegates Condemn Carnegie Plan
Chicago special report finds Rev Timothy Crosnahan of Loyola College and others decry the Carnegie Foundation as an obstacle to education. They urge the convention to pass a resolution condemning its influence, arguing that colleges must work for living, not wealth.
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Chicago
Catholic Educational Association
Carnegie Foundation
Timothy Crosnahan
Loyola College
Mammon
Contested Will Compromise Setstle Disputed Inheritance
In Fredericksburg a compromise finalizes the dispute over Mrs. Jencie Moore’s estate. Mrs. Kate Mayhew, an adopted daughter, will receive 7500 from the 26000 estate after two trial disagreements. In Roanoke the Virginia Bar examining Board met and tested 101 candidates, many from Virginia institutions.
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Fredericksburg
Special
Kate Mayhew
Jencie Moore
Mayhew
Moore
Roanoke
Virginia Bar Aeining Board
Virginia
Virginia Manufactures Census Reports Large Growth 1909 1904
Acting Census Director Falkner releases preliminary results from the Thirteenth Census of Manufactures for Virginia. The report compares 1909 with 1904 across establishments, capital, materials, products, and wages, noting significant gains and methodology details including the exclusion of hand and building trades.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia
Falkner
William M. Stewart
Manufactures
Bureau of the Census
Uniform marriage law backed by convention
At its final session the International Sunday School Convention in San Francisco declared support for an amendment to the United States Constitution. It would grant Congress power to enact uniform divorce and marriage laws for all states and territories.
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San Francisco
Cal
International Sunday School Convention
United States
Congress
Bible in public schools and 1914 Sunday school meet chosen
The article notes efforts to place the Bible in North American public schools and to foster a global arbitration agreement. Chicago won the bid to host the 1914 International Sunday School Convention after contests with New Orleans, Indianapolis and other cities.
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North America
Chicago
New Orleans
Indianapolis
118 Years Old But Happy Patriarch of Three Centuries
Omaha Bee reports Thomas Morris of Westerville Nebraska, born January 15 1794, alive at 118, having lived in the eighteenth nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He never married, was a cobbler for over a century, and shares life with Charles Mythen since 1877 after Wales departure. The pair migrated from Wales to Chicago after the 1871 fire and settled on farms near Westerville in Custer county.
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Thomas Morris
Westerville
Custer County
Neb
United States
Taft
Wates
Warren Hastings
Ireland
England
Fort Sumter
Morris
Charles Mythen
Wales
Chicago
Missouri
Nebraska
Omaha
Taft Headlines as Matchmaker in Ranch Romance
Special report notes President Taft touts his matchmaking reputation. Senator Warren of Wyoming recalls Taft's role in a forthcoming marriage to Clara LeBaron Morgan, and the White House scene is described as Taft engineering romance among notable figures.
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Washington, Special
Taft
Warren
Wyoming
Clara LeBaron Morgan
Washington
New York
White House
Morgan
Warrens
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
Posse Member's Fatal Mistake Ends in Tragedy
In Bluefield West Virginia a posse member Peter Azra was fatally shot by John Christian during a pursuit of Fred Johnson who allegedly wounded W J Miller. Azra tried to shoot Christian thinking him the fugitive. Christian shot first in self defense and Azra died. A coroner's jury exonerated Christian.
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Bluefield
W. VA
Peter Azra
John Christian
Fred Johnson
W. J. Miller
Christian
Azra
Marble Likely To Fill Vacancy At Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC officials would not confirm the report that John H. Marble counsel for the Lorimer committee was chosen as secretary to fill the vacancy caused by E F Mosely's death. Some commissioners declined to discuss it and others would not affirm or deny. It is believed Marble has been selected.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
John H. Marble
Lorimer
E. F. Mosely
Marble
First Confederate Prisoner Dead
John T. Ball, the first Confederate soldier taken prisoner in the Civil War, died at his Chantilly home on June 21 and was buried at Fairfax County Court House cemetery. A native of Washington, he served in Fairfax cavalry and Eleventh Virginia Cavalry, later taking part in the Appomattox surrender and was wounded in battle.
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Richmond
John T. Ball
Chantilly
Fairfax County
Virginia
Chain Ridge
Potomac River
Ellsworth
Hall
Fairfax Cavalry
Eleventh
Virginia Cavalry
Appomattox
Champ Clark May Not Run for President in 1912
Washington reports that Champ Clark may not seek the Democratic nomination in 1912 unless Joseph W. Pik withdraws from the race. Missouri lawmakers fear Clark could split the party and jeopardize Missouri’s support for Folk, amid tensions over a potential run.
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Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Joseph W. Pik
Missouri
Folk
Coronation Day Ends Amid Royal Processions in London
King George VI and Queen Mary concluded the coronation ceremonies with a bright procession through London. They attended a divine service at St Paul’s and a luncheon at Guild Hall, escorted by the Horse Guards. The royal entourage included the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary as crowds cheered from open landaus.
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London
United States
King George
Queen Mary
Viet Jam Palace
Castle Quadrangle
George
St. Paul's Cathedral
House of Commons
Treaty ready for Senate action on arbitration pact
The Anglo-American arbitration treaty nears final settlement with the State Department and British Foreign Office. Negotiations between Secretary Knox and Ambassador Bryce begin today, aiming for Senate ratification within a month. The pact expands arbitral topics and keeps Senate power over protocols.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
British Foreign Office
State Knox
Bryce
Senate
Congress
Hague Tribunal
International Commission
Knox
Greatritain
Cuspidor Exhibit in Richmond Assault Case
In Justice Maurice's court a bright red amber-splattered cuspidor was used as Exhibit A in an assault case. Joseph Jones and Frank Christian fought after an argument at Fifth and Everett Streets. both were jailed, each fined five dollars and costs. Ambulance surgeon treated their facial injuries. Christian, Jones's stepfather, left the courtroom smiling despite bandages.
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Richmond
H. A. Maurice
Southside
Joseph Jones
Frank Christian
Criminis Particops
Christian
Jones
Fifth
Everett Streets
Nol
Maurice
Though He’s 74 She 83 They’re Dead in Love
Mary Her minia Becker aged 33, daughter of Herman F. Becker of 33 West Sixty first Street, married Joseph R. Hasson aged 74, a wealthy retired coal dealer of 360 West Fifty seventh Street, at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony preceded a honeymoon as onlookers noted their happiness.
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She
New York
Mary Herminia Becker
Herman F. Becker
West Sixty-first Street
Joseph R. Hasson
Weat Fifty-seventh Street
Bride Navigates Heartbeat Promise to Lifelong Friend
The bride declares love for Hassan who says his affection equals a Romeo’s ardor. They plan a brief honeymoon then a Patchogue trip and eventual residence on West Fifty-seventh Street. Hassan, godfather to the bride, has long cared for her since infancy and previously cared for an invalid sister before proposing.
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Hassan
Romeo
West Fifty-seventh Street
Miss Recker
Police Raid Ends in Poker Pot Decision Gimmick
In Lynn Massachusetts six poker players halted a police raid by inviting officers to relax while a pot was decided. After winning the hand the winner called a taxi and all went to the station. Officers had been searching for liquor at 377 Essex Street when the scene unfolded. The players were unaware until a officer announced the arrest. One player offered a cigar and joked about losing five dollars with a potential fifty dollar pot.
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Lynn
Mass
Essex Street
Robbers Mistake Train In West Fork Cargo Heist
A band of three outlaws robbed the California Express on the Southern Pacific at West Fork Crow Creek Canyon last night. They seized mail and express bags and fled as dynamite noises were heard, while engineer Robert Smith was reported missing. Local authorities and armed locals pursued by handcar into the area of Creek Canyon, where dense woods and rough terrain hinder sightings.
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Gglendale
California Express
Southern Pacific Railway
West Fork
Crow Creek Canyon
California Limited
Alaska
Robert Smith
Seecree
Peenty Sherii Lawson
Hanks
Leroy Jenkins
Creek Canon
Doughnut warfare and strange visitors in Stapleton
A motherly woman reports doughnuts hurled at her by a seventeen year old waitress and a sixteen year old boy amid a string of disturbances at 368 Van Duzer Street. District officials order probation, while residents recount dog and cat incursions and odd theater acquaintances in a tense neighborhood scene.
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William F. Bourne
van Duzer Street
Stapleton
Bourne
Teresa Piggott
Fach
David
Dr. Pierson
Hezekiah
Turned Jewels to Wed. Divorce Case in New Jersey
Four years after converting to Judaism, Mrs. Geraldine Cohen of Long Branch sues for divorce from Albert B. Cohen of Elberton in New Jersey Court of Chancery. She alleges constructive desertion by him and cruelty, claiming support was cut off and she left in 1908 after their marriage. The case before Vice Chancellor Nowell in Newark was not concluded.
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New York
Geraldine Cohen
Long Branch
Court of Chancery of
New Jersey
Tower
Nowell
Newark
Albert B. Cohen
Elberton
Cohen
Steel Trust Regulated Prices Dominates U S Industry
Report from the Bureau of Corporations expected Saturday will claim the Steel Trust controls 60 percent of steel, 76 percent of unmined ores, 70 percent of rails, 90 percent of tubes, and 80 percent of sheet iron and tin plate. It allegedly dominates coke and cement, rail transport, steamship lines, and blast furnaces, using understandings with independent makers to keep prices high. It also notes the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption in 1907 was sanctioned by Roosevelt and officials under public policy beliefs.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Corporations
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Roosevelt
Roosevelt, Bonaparte accused of knowing sugar trust wreck
George H. Earle Jr testifies before the House Sugar Investigating Committee that President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte knew of the wrecking of the Real Estate Trust Company by the Sugar Trust and refused to act. He recounts suits, letters, and debates over the Sherman law and court decisions, arguing restraint of trade and public welfare concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Real Estate Trust Company
Philadelphia
American Sugar Refining Company
Pennsylvania Sugar Company
George H. Earle, Jr
House Sugar Investigating Committee
Earle
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Kansas
Representative Madison
Supreme Court
Mr. Earle
Nero
Knight
Northern Securities
Justice White
Bohemian London Party Hosted by Burne Jones and Pagets
Sir Philip Burne-Jones and Sir Richard Paget hosted a “small and jolly” Bohemian party at the Burne-Jones residence remodelled as a Quartier Latin workshop. Guests sat on floors, drank lager from a cask, and joined a Drinking Song chorus while epicurean supper was served on stairs and floors. Attendees included the Duchess of Marlborough, Duchess of Somerset, Duchess of Rutland, Lady Betty Balfour, Miss Violet Asquith, Mrs Ava Astor, Duke of Somerset, and other notable peers and artists.
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London
Philip Burne-Jones
Richard
Muriel Paget
Burne-Jones
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Somerset
Duchess of Rutland
Betty Balfour
Violet Asquith
Ava Astor
Duke of Somerset
Drogheda
Elcho
Edward Poynter
Jack Lesiie
Maxine Elliott
Milé. Genee
Pittsburg Auto Accident Kills One Injures Two
An early morning crash at Kennywood Park in Pittsburg kills one man and seriously injures two others. The two injured men are identified as Charles Irwin and Edward Ward, both of Pittsburg. The dead man has not yet been identified.
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Pittsburg
Kennywood Park
Charles Irwin
Edward Ward
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U. S
Carnegie
Will
International Sunday School Association
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Interstate Commerce
Senate Committee On Census
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Dupont
McLean
Folk, of Missori
Roth
trans-Missouri
Pittsburg Auto
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