Wallace Resigns As Panama Canal Chief Engineer Amid Roosevelt Tensions
Rumors circulate of Wallace’s forced retirement under pressure from President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. Shonts denies personal fault and says board will not reorganize. A Washington statement is expected, with possible further resignations as policy dispute over canal construction persists.
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Divergent Reports on Wallace Panama Canal Resignation
Conflicting versions from canal commissioners and Senate sources trace John F. Wallace resigning as chief engineer. One account says the move came at Roosevelt's request to ease friction with Taft, while another hints at internal disputes within the canal commission and cabinet.
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Canal Engineer Wallace’s Panama offer sparks move
Washington reports Chief Engineer F Wallace of the Panama Canal Commission has received a $60,600 yearly salary proposal from a major corporation. The offer prompts questions about his future with the canal and whether he will resign or remain on the board of consulting engineers.
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Court of Appeals backs exchange in boycotting member
Kansas City court of appeals upholds the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange directors for expelling J. J. Gladdish for alleged ungentlemanly conduct and allowing a lawful boycott, reversing a district court injunction and ruling the exchange a legitimate organization not restraining trade.
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President Grants Pardon in Indian Conviction Case
The president granted clemency to Philip Scott a full blood Indian convicted in Indian Territory for life imprisonment. Report indicates he is very ill and may be pardoned along with William Paddock and others connected to the case. The decision, dated June 29, follows appeals and discussions across government offices.
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Weather report notes mixed crop conditions across regions
The weekly weather bureau bulletin reports insufficient heat from the upper lakes to the northwest coast but favorable temperatures elsewhere. Heavy rains hit central and west gulf areas, drought persists in parts of south Atlantic states and central Missouri. Corn progress varies with locale. some valleys show good growth while others lag due to cool, wet conditions. Spring wheat and oats are generally hopeful though lowlands in Iowa and parts of the Dakotas face rain-related issues.
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Weekly crop report notes variable rainfall and strong corn progress
The bureau of crops and weather reports a warm cool week with average temps just below normal. Corn shows healthy growth. oats vary from light to heavy. wheat heading vigorously with little rust. potatoes and clover promising. apples fair in the north, poor in the south.
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Growth of corn delayed by frequent showers in Nebraska
Nebraska weather and crop bulletin reports cold wet week with severe hail and rain storms. Corn growth but cultivation delayed by heavy rains, especially in northern and western counties. overall hay crop prospects good though alfalfa harvest disrupted. wheat delayed harvest in southern counties with some Hessian fly damage but not major. potatoes and spring grains favorably progressing. farmers anticipate a large hay crop and generally weed-free fields.
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Fireman saves child on railroad track in Nebraska
In St Joseph Missouri on June 29 fireman George Poehl rescued a two and a half year old wandering onto a railroad track near Powell Nebraska. He grabbed the child from the pilot as a freight train approached and hurled it clear as his left leg was torn off at the knee. The injured man was taken to a hospital where his condition was described as critical moments from death.
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George Poehl
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New Arcanum Rate Stands Before Royal Council
Boston June 27 The executive committee of the supreme council of Royal Arcanum met to review matters from the recent session The opposed new rate system was presented by attorneys Abner Ty Hopkins and Mortimer A Feneryries of Lockport NY They were informed the committee cannot alter the scale and their objection was recorded More protesting committees are expected before adjournment tomorrow.
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Lingerie His Nemesis Splits Philadelphia Social Elite
Philadelphia society reels as the Wilson and Carstairs families face divorce actions. Mrs Wilson flees to New York after discovering lingerie in her husband’s bachelor quarters, while Dan Carstairs seeks separation and a new match.
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America
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Miss Wilson
Exposed Aged Senator's Ex Secretary Testifies in Mitchell Trial
Henry Robertson, former private secretary to Senator John H Mitchell, testifies in Portland as the prosecution's principal witness. He recounts Mitchell's fear of prosecution, rage at denial, and knowledge of the Mitchell Tanner firm's role in expediting Kirbs claims. Robertson resigns after Mitchell's confrontation in Washington.
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Kribs
Objects to the Mirrors New York Firm Sues Rival
Herman Harris, a manufacturer at 1147 Center Street, seeks an injunction against Shapiro & Silverman at 102 Walker Street to stop workers from reflecting mirrors with sunlight into Harris’s offices. The judge requested more convincing proof and reserved his decision after allowing additional affidavits.
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Supreme Court
Giegerich
Herman Harris
Center Street
Shapiro & Silverman
Walker Street
Harris
Woman shoots lawyer in Goldfield dispute
Mrs Phoen_ix wife of a prominent Goldfield real estate man shot Attorney Hayes during a land dispute. Hayes had jumped a lot Phoenix claimed ownership and refused to leave. The shooting occurred as she attempted to eject him in Goldfield Nevada.
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Adopt Open Shop Plan in Philadelphia Printing Firms
A nine hour workday and open shop policy were instituted today in forty five leading Philadelphia printing establishments, employing about two thirds of the local compositors. The move aims to reduce union influence and raise productivity in the industry.
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Japanese Plenipotentiary Plans Near Conference Date
The White House released that Russia and Japan expect plenipotentiaries in the United States within ten days of August with a potential meeting on August 1. Nominal selections include M Nelidoff and Baron Rosen for Russia and Takahira for Japan, with Ito unlikely to attend and Oyama احتمالا replacing him if needed.
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White House
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Paris
Baron Rosen
Russia
Takahira
Marquis Ito
Oyamagata
Neilsdorff
President Roosevelt at Harvard for 1880 class anniversary
President Roosevelt arrived in Boston on a special train at 6 45 am to attend Harvard commencement events and the 25th anniversary of the class of 1880. He met Bishop Lawrence at Cambridge, toured college stands with classmates, and joined a luncheon at Oakley Country Club in Watertown.
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Edison’s Radium Experiments Injure Him and Kill Assistant
New York report says Thomas A Edison’s sight is impaired and his stomach affected by radium. He notes dangers akin to X rays and reveals his assistant died from the experiments. Edison says he will pause his radium work as he describes its perilous effects.
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Thomas A. Edison
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Riot rocks Lawrenceville Illinois during carnival clash
Four men were seriously wounded and others hurt in a racially charged riot near Lawrenceville Illinois after an altercation between George Goins a negro and a white man. Pistols fired and a mob controlled the town for over an hour until Goins was captured and jailed with multiple wounds. An unknown negro was fatally shot and a white man suffered a broken arm from a gunshot.
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Settles with Pianist Paderewski for 7000 Damages
The New York Central Railroad paid Ignace Paderewski seven thousand dollars in damages after a jolting in a Syracuse area collision on April 22. The pianist suffered neuritis and canceled his American tour, with railroad lawyers noting a potentially much higher jury award if injuries had been permanent.
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Paderewski
Cannon Loses Footrace at Burlington Stop
A special train carrying the congressional delegation visiting the Portland Exposition and Alaska trip halted in Burlington Iowa. Speaker Joseph Cannon, in playful mood, raced Mrs L W Busby wife of his secretary, finishing second to her. The group greeted by Congressman Thomas Hedge, expressed pleasure with the trip.
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Alaska
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Joseph Cannon
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Revolution in China A Chinese Reform Meeting in Philadelphia
Kang Yu Wei claiming ties to the Chinese emperor spoke to about a hundred Chinese residents in Philadelphia. General Lee, an exile and adventurer, aided the event, drilling seventy two battalions in seventy two American cities as Kang urged willingness to die for reform.
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Kang Yu Wei
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Striker Unions Reject Latest Offer in Chicago
In Chicago a near unanimous strike vote rejected recent employer terms. The stance centers on union button decisions and strike financing. The Brotherhoods debate Shea’s removal as International President amid accusations of violating constitution and improper expenses.
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Brotherhood
Germany Demands Moroccan Conference Confirmation
Berlin reports German note to Paris insists on a conference on the Moroccan issue and balks at outlining discussion topics while France must first agree to the conference. Berlin stresses international status of the matter and denies war aims. Paris later received the German reply via M. Rouvier. The Temps notes Roosevelt influence to avert a crisis.
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Folk SAYS HE MEANS IT ON RACE TRACK GAMBLING
Governor Folk said in an interview that the Missouri national guards or St. Louis police will raid the Delmar track bookmakers within 24 hours. The plan hinges on section 14 of the charter allowing county action. If blocked, militia may be deployed to enforce the anti gambling law. The betting ring at Delmar was deserted as deputies took one arrest before the first race.
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Lorenz Sentenced to Prison for Letter Box Fasterns Fraud
George E. Lorenz of Toledo Ohio is remanded to custody for removal to the state prison at Bound Ville West Virginia after a two year sentence and a $10000 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government in the sale of letter box fasteners.
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