Roosevelt Denies White House Menu as Overelaborate
President Roosevelt says White House breakfasts are simple and wholesome not six or seven course affairs. He disputes a Washington Post account of elaborate meals and asserts ordinary three meals a day with modest fare and careful kitchen oversight.
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the Post
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Rockefeller Reacts Calmly to Standard Oil Prosecution News
In Compeigne John D Rockefeller says he has had no connection with Standard Oil for twelve years and has not been in the office seven years. He dismisses reports of rebating and conspiracy actions as not affecting his plans to return to America on July 20 and jokes about his billionaire status.
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Standard Oil Trust
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New York
Paris
Supreme Lodge Reforms Inaugurated By United Workmen
The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen closes its session in Montreal. The guarantee fund set three years ago to aid distressed lodges is abolished and reforms are adopted. Officers elected include Warvis of Muscatine as supreme leader. The assessment is levied against all members.
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Forged Wedding Fee May Cost Him Bride
Lebannon Pa June 28 An insurance agent Walter J Gessert took Emma Ferch to Lancaster for marriage by Magistrate Rauch. After the ceremony he handed a fee in an envelope bearing a forged signature of his wife a note of thanks. The bride denounced him as cruelly wronged and vowed divorce.
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Walter J. Gessert
Emma Ferch
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Rauch
British Crops Damaged By Unfavorable Weather
Consul F W Mahin reports British crops damaged by a dry past winter and spring cold with May frosts. Hay crops expected short and high priced at Nottingham. Hops weak outlook after last year’s record, potatoes retarded, wheat fair. Sheep numbers down 10 per 1000 ewes versus 1904 and 1905, but wool and mutton demand remain strong.
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F. W. Mahin
Nottingham
Government famine relief debate in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on June 28 ministers faced interpellation over famine relief measures. Stolypin denied withholding aid in disorderly districts and accused the left of calumny while radicals shouted assassins and liars. A parliamentary resolution called for relief through public bodies under strict control.
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Agrarian Commission
Pitched ball fatal ends life of Burlington catcher
Waterlos Indiana June 26. Catcher Whitney of the Burlington ball team died this morning after being struck on the head by a pitched ball in Sunday's game. He did not regain consciousness following the accident.
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Congress Deadlock Delays Pure Food and Immigration Bills
Washington June 28 Congress remains in session as Speaker Cannon and leaders refuse adjournment until work finishes. The pure food measure, meat inspection, railroad rate, immigration, and several appropriation bills face deadlock or conferees. Amendments include seed grading labs funding and white fly study with 10 percent forest reserve proceeds to states for schools and roads.
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Pure Food Bill Conference Lines Up Conferees
Washington June 28 The House insisted on its amendments to the pure food bill and named conferees Mann Hepburn and Ryan. The Senate agreed to a conference with Heyburn McCumber and Latimer. Senate discussed railroad rate conference report four hours but no decision. Debate focused on anti pass and commodity amendments with opposition noted.
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Iowa
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Standard Il Company
Contempt proceedings vs Judge Grosscup rise in Chicago
In Chicago on June 25 Peter S Grosscup United States circuit court judge was cited to show cause why he should not be held in contempt by Theodore Prentans state court judge The matter is part of contempt proceedings by Montgomery Ward against Judge Srentano over the John Crerar library building in Grant Park and alleged violations of an injunction affirmed by the state court
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John Crerar
Grant Park
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Carraway's Grand Geyser Cascade Fourth of July Tale
In a Philadelphia Press piece, Uncle Major recalls a boyhood Fourth of July stunt. He secretly built a giant geyser pond eruption using powder and putty blowers, causing a rain of fish and a falling scow, which damaged farms and led him to keep silent to avoid lawsuits.
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Torpedo Hunt Gear and Hidden Torpedo Package Details
A torpedo hunt features a hostess who hides twelve packs of torpedoes. Players wear khaki belts with a 28 by 6 inch IKthaki strip and a 7 by 5 inch khaki bag on the right side. Treasures are gathered from tree limbs and ledges among roots and shrubs and fired later.
Firework Toy Mimics Real Torpedoes for Kids Parties
A whimsical description describes a papier mache firework set including a live looking box and tri colored tissue paper wrappers. The toys imitate real torpedoes and fuse a gag with children party use.
Fourth of July in the Philippines From a Soldier's Memoir
A 1899 account from Manila describes Fourth of July events across Luzon and the Visayas. Troops at front and reserves stood ready under fire for the holiday, with salutes at Luneta and across harbor batteries. Flags from many nations waved, children sang, and celebrations culminated in a strong American display on the Luneta.
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Cebu
Negros
Panay
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France
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Luneta
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Uncle Sam
The Republic's Success in Webster's Address
Daniel Webster declares in Congress on July 4 1581 that the United States has secured life liberty and property more amply and steadily than any country and that republican institutions have met government ends beyond precedent in history.
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