Tariff debate and week of events in Washington and across the nation
Senate tariff talk heats up with Bailey income tax amendment set for Thursday. Wright brothers to receive Aero Club gold medals at the White House. West Point graduation exercises and Rose Festival activities in Portland with Japanese squadron participation. New battleship Michigan trials planned off New England coast. Queensborough Bridge celebrations in New York. Northwestern and Miami University anniversaries marked by national conferences. United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis features unveiling of Stephen D Lee monument in Vicksburg park with Henry Watterson and General Evans among speakers.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Taft
White House
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Aero Club of America
Dickinson
United States Military Academy
West Point
Portland
Oregon
Ijichi
Michigan
East River
Manhattan
Long Island
New York
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ill
Miami University
Ohio
South
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Stephen D. Lee
Vicksburg National Park
Henry Watterson
Oraton
Clement A. Evans
Conventions Scheduled Across The Nation This Week
The United Confederate Veterans and General Frederick D Grant represent the war department. Notable conventions include the American Medical Association in Atlantic City, the National Congress of Charities and Corrections in Buffalo, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Louisville, Southern Newspaper Publishers Association in Birmingham, Southern Commercial Secretaries Association in Atlanta, and American Water Works Association in Milwaukee. International events include the American College in Rome jubilee, the International Horse Show, Imperial Press Conference in London, and the International Daily Conference in Budapest.
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United Confederate Veterans
Frederick D. Grant
War Department
Unite States
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
National Congress of Charities and Corrections
Buffalo
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Louisville
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Birmingham
Southern Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Atlanta
American Water Works Association
Milwaukee
American College
Rome
London
Budapest
Woman Heroically Saves Drowning Child From River
A five and a half year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Stevens nearly drowned after falling into the river near South Grand street. Mrs. Grafton acted quickly to rescue him. she nearly drowned herself. Mrs. Carrie West aided and the boy’s four year old brother signaled for help to reach the child in time.
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Ollie Stevens
Chas. Stevens
South Grand Street
Sanders
Grafton
Carrie West
France Honors San Francisco With Gold Medal
The French republic presents a gold medal to San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre in a ceremony honoring the city’s recovery since the 1996 earthquake and fire. Ambassador Jusserand delivered the gift on behalf of France, and Mayor Taylor accepted it.
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San Francisco
Orpheum Theatre
Jusserand
France
Taylor
King horse dominates Olympia opening of International Horse Show
London reports the International Horse Show at Olympia opens with broad world entries led by American exhibitors A. G. Vanderbilt William M Moore Thomas Hitchcock Jr C W Watson and E T Stotesbury Canada sends Hunters under Capt Evans Crow and Murray Prizes top $60600 including the King Edward gold cup worth 2500 for teams of three officers of any nationality United States cavalry unable to send a team.
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London
King Horse
Olympia
America
A. G. Vanderbilt
William M. Moore
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
C. W. Watson
E. T. Stotesbury
Canada
Evans
Montreal
Crow and Murray
Toronto
United States Cavalry
Desperate Woman Fatally Ends Life After Killing Three Children
A tragedy in Corsicana Texas involved a desperate woman who killed her three young children before taking her own life. Local authorities reported the fatal sequence and launched inquiries into the family’s circumstances.
Prominent Macon Lawyer Pook Ends Life After Family Tragedy
In Pascagoula River region near Richland Mississippi, Mrs M Green killed her three children aged twelve seven and two then slit her own throat with a weapon amid domestic troubles. The husband was away at the time.
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Macon
Porsiciana
Texas
M. Green
Richland
Here
Gte
Hundred-man posse surrounds Madison county for alleged killer
Lexington June 3 reports a posse of over one hundred men securing Madison county for William Parks accused of the assassination of Joseph Collins a wealthy farmer last night Parks is said to have called Collins from his home and shot him dead
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Lexington
Madison County
William Parks
Joseph Collins
Fane
Parks
Collins
Prominent Macon Attorney Shot Himself
Macon Georgia June 5 Win Brunson a leading Macon attorney and former solicitor general of the Macon circuit of the Superior Court shot and killed himself in bed today. Poor health is thought to have caused temporary insanity.
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Macon
Win. Brunson
Superior Coeurt
Two Men Plead Guilty to Smuggling Chinese Over Mexican Border
In Chicago on June 3 William Clark and Robert Stephenson pleaded guilty in U S District Court to conspiracy to smuggle Chinese into the United States using dining cars across the Mexican border. Stephenson is said to be the son of Judge Stephenson of Cripple Creek Colorado. Sentencing was deferred.
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Chicago
William Clark
Robert Stephenson
Stephenson
Cripple Creek
Colorado
United States District Court
Pascagoula River Rise Forcing Boats to Gulf
Moss Point reports the Pascagoula River continues rising. All steamers are ordered to the Gulf to escape the swift current. Water remains five feet deep in the streets of Merrill, Mississippi.
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Mobile
Ala
Moss Point
Miss
Pascagoula
Gulf
Merrill
Appointment of Elizabeth Donelson Lake as chief Maid of Honor
Official notice from New Orleans headquarters of the United Confederate Veterans names Miss Elizabeth Donelson Lake of Memphis as chief Maid of Honor for the Memphis reunion. Miss Caroline Steele of Kentucky, initially named chief maid of honor, cannot serve due to bereavement in her family.
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New Orleans
The
United Confederate Veterans
Elizabeth Donelson Lake
Memphis
Caroline Steele
Kentucky
Preparations Underway for New Buildings at Greater Monroe Fair
The fair management plans to start construction for new buildings in October to accommodate the Greater Monroe Fair. President H. D. Apgar and Secretary Fleming will contact subscribers early next week to settle subscriptions and issue stock certificates.
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Fair
Monroe
H. D. Apgar
Fleming
Stock subscriptions urged to fund fair ground work
Citizens pledge to raise funds for ground work and buildings to begin promptly for the upcoming national fair, noting only a few months remain to complete preparations for the largest fair in the country.
Confederate Memorial Day at Camp Chase Observed
Confederate Memorial Day observed at Camp Chase in Columbus where about 2200 Confederate soldiers buried as prisoners of war receive flowers from most Southern states and miniature flags on each grave. Col Polk Johnson of Louisville delivered the address. Kans University commencement week opens with baccalaureate on Friday led by Dr. Herbert L Willett of Chicago. George B Hargr ee to speak to graduates.
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Camp Chase
Columbus
Col
Polk Johnson
Louisville
Kans
Lawrence
Kas
University of Kansas
Herbert L. Willett
University of Chicago
George B. Hargrev
The
North American Review
Roosevelt Party to Change Base in East Africa
The Roosevelt expedition will depart Kijabe in British East Africa at 1 PM for the Souik district. A waterless stretch between Kijabe and Obkre tive will require two days and a half to cross.
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Roosevelt
Kijabe
British East Africa
Souik
Obkretive
Texas University Commencement in Austin Nears Opening
Austin Texas June 5 The University of Texas completes the commencement plans with a baccalaureate sermon to be delivered tomorrow morning by the Rev Dr. The full schedule for the ceremony season is finalized.
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Texas University
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Union Bank and Trust Co Monroe Louisiana Report of Resources
Union Bank and Trust Co of Monroe Louisiana filed its June 4 1909 financial statement with the State examiner. The report shows assets including loans 84764.30 Winnowed by mortgaged notes 4825.35 other loans 16808.03 overdrafts 0 plus bank property 1200 and cash items 300. Checkable items list 2970.00 silver and coin 4337.65 U S government notes 8959.00 total resources 322469.54. Liabilities include capital stock 10000 surplus 3200 undivided profits etc. Depicts deposits of 164381.5060 and other liabilities. Names I W Mitchell president and D H Apgar cashier sworn June 5 1909 before Allan Sholars notary public.
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Dewland
Mort- CO
Cwee
MLA
Cbs
Gia Asneaches
U.S
Igre
State of
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
I. W. R. Mitchell
H. D. Apgar
Allan Sholars
Seminary graduation exercises set for Tuesday in Louisville
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville will hold class day exercises Monday with alumni reunions. Graduation exercises follow Tuesday with President Mezes awarding diplomas and Hon. Martin W. Littleton of New York delivering the annual address.
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N. Y. Mullens
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Mezes
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Taft postpones western trip due to Mrs Taft illness
President Taft delays a planned August departure for a ten week western and Alaska tour because of Mrs Taft illness. He expects her to recover and may still visit the Alaska Yukon Exposition in its closing days.
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Washington
Taft
West
Alaska
Alaska Yukon Exposition
Arrest of Louisiana Man by Mobile Police Chief
Chief J J Payne of Winnfield Louisiana travelled from Mobile to Winnfield with prisoner J W Lowery who surrendered claiming a $400 shortage as a timekeeper and telegraph operator for Louisiana Lumber Company. The company settled the shortage, with possible court action. Lowery seeks trial in Winnfield.
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Mobile
Ala
J. J. Payne
Winnfield
Winnparish
Louisiana
New Orleans
J. W. Lowery
Payne
Lowery
Louisiana Lumber Company
Balloon races start at new motor speedway in Indianapolis
The Acre Club of America and Indiana hold a national long distance balloon race and endurance contest this afternoon from the new motor speedway in Indianapolis. Nine balloons entered the two contests and a large crowd from Indianapolis and nearby areas is expected.
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Indianapolis
Acre Club of America
Acre Club of Indiana
New
Motor Speedway
Indiaeapolis
Walker's Progressive Grocery Delivers On-Time Goat Orders
A quirky note touts reliable delivery of goats when orders are placed by phone with Walker's Progressive Grocery. The line suggests prompt service and a customer-friendly approach.
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Walker
Senator Cone of Florida Speech Before Legislature
Senator Cone of Florida delivers a sensational speech before the legislature amid a Negro college grime controversy. He highlights issues harming the state’s education and demands accountability from officials and institutions involved.
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Senator Cone
Florida
Florida Senate Blocks 25000 Negro College Aid Angers Senator
Tallahassee June 6 The Florida State senate struck out a 25000 appropriation for the Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College amid a fiery speech by Senator Coney urging that uniforms and brass buttons be removed and blacks be made farmers. The legislature adjourned after debating a Byrun tax bill on intoxicants and revenue ideas.
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Tallahasse
Fla
Florida State Senate
Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Coney
Senate
Booker T. Washington
Agricultural School
State Board of Control
Florida
Fox Grocer Co Leaders Offer Richelieu Cranberry Jam
Fox Grocer Co Leaders advertise Richelieu Cranberry Jam in a 25-tf sale. The listing highlights a branded conserve available at the Fox Grocer storefront.
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Fox Grocer Co
Union Bank and Trust 1904 Financial Statement Summary
State bank examiner’s close of business report for Union Bank and Trust .0. dated June 4 1904 shows total assets of 322 469 54 with loans and discounts 247 949 05. Furniture and fixtures 4 028 00 cash on hand and in bank 70 492 50. Liabilities include deposits 202 214 21 surplus and undivided profits 9 960 28 certified and cashier’s checks 150 19 000 00 and bills payable 0 322 469 54. I H D Apgar cashier attests the report as true.
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Lgbe Oe Ae
Union Bank and Trust
Rae le
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