Veteran Parade in Memphis Ends Encampment Celebration
Memphis Tenn June 10 veterans parade concludes the successful United Confederate Veterans encampment with a grand ball tonight. Veterans march along Main Street past reviewing stands led by Maj Gen J H McDowell. The scene features regiments of Forrest Evans Lee and others, plus Sons of Confederate Veterans and sponsors. Hale dies aged 87. Grant meets Forrest veterans amid cheers and tears.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Confederate Veerans
Vicksburg
Stephen D. Lee
Lee
Jackson
Forrest
Main Street
Poplar
Lindon
Memphi
J. H. McDowell
Clement A. Evans
Virginia
Forrest Cavalry Corps
trans-Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Pacific Division
Northwest Division
Texas
Forrest Cavalry
Sons of Confederate Veterans
General Grant
Forrests
Tyler
Fred Grant
Statue to General Stephen D Lee Unveiled at Vicksburg
Vicksburg Miss prepares for a large Confederate Veterans gathering for the unveiling of General Stephen D Lee’s statue in the national military park. Henry Watterson will deliver the oration, Gen Clement Evans will present the memorial, and Major General Frederick D Grant will accept on behalf of the War Department.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Stephen D. Lee
Vicksburg National Military Park
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Clement A. Evans
Atlanta
Frederick D. Grant
War Department
Senate votes against Dolliver tax contention
Washington June 10 The Senate failed to adopt Senator Dolliver's claim that only vanity would be taxed and upheld the finance committee by a 31 to 43 vote.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Committee On Finance
Taft Shifts to House Talks as Senate Conferencing Stalls
Report says President Taft has halted Senate conferences and will push for House conference action. Aldrich remains influential as party leaders await decisive maneuvering in the legislative arena.
Rumors of Presidential Veto Circulate Amid Tariff Debate
Washington reports repeat talk of a presidential veto on the tariff bill though no verification exists. President Taft favors the House plan but awaits final conference results, promising downward revision and adherence to Republican pledges as Senate and House conferees work toward a final act.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Aldrich
Senate
Taft
House
House Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
Omelby Taylor Charged With Embezzling Small Sum
Obscure report notes Omelby Taylor, a member of the railroad commission, accused of embezzling a small amount in a case that highlights concerns over public trust and oversight. The brief item provides limited details on the precise sum or proceedings.
Rhode Island Senator Faces Fire Over Senate Bill Tactics
Critics harshly condemn the Rhode Island Senator for wielding influence to sustain a controversial bill. Supporters say he plans to assemble a voting majority on final passage and press for conference compromises the President can sign as a fair adjustment of differences.
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Rhode Island
Cotton Holding Scheme Brings Good Results
The Wall Street Journal notes cotton exports since September 1 surpass eight million bales with an average value near 9.14 cents per pound. Prices and warehouse financing reforms have encouraged holding, improving farmer incomes and stabilizing the market, aided by Alabama Bankers' Association support.
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New York
Wall Street Journal
Policy could lift Alabama cotton value by millions
President Harding estimates Alabama crop under this policy could yield up to 12 million dollars more. Farmers gain financial strength and warehouse facilities support storing most of the crop. Banks encourage holding surplus, reducing losses from bad marketing and stabilizing income to cotton growers. The policy may also raise acreage by improving certainty of sale.
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Harding
National Bank of Birmingham
Alabama
Senate Chaplain Dr Edward Hale Dies in Roxbury
Dr Edward Hale, chaplain of the United States Senate since 1895, died at his Roxbury home today. He was widely regarded for his service and intellectual ability following his selection to fill a Senate vacancy.
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United States Senate
Boston
Edward Hale
Roxbury
Washington
Hale
Senate
Oppose Deep Waterway Proposal Blows From Engineers
Washington June 10 The board of engineers told Congress the proposed fourteen feet deep waterway from St. Louis to the Gulf is not desirable The project would cost 128 million dollars to build and six million annually for maintenance according to the engineers conclusion.
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Washington
St. Louis
Gulf
Board of Engineers
Congress
Bryan Becomes A Day Whisky Foe In Nebraska
William J. Bryan vows to wage war on brewers and whisky interests after they defeated his bills in the Nebraska legislature. He calls for a post-election Democrats conference to map next year’s campaigns and says he will join the liquor fight to keep the party from liquor control.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Mr. Arvan
Woman restrained in loft by two Black men incident
A woman was pulled into a loft by two Black men, then tied and blindfolded. Police investigations follow as officers seek suspects and determine motive.
Lynching survivor tied and assaulted amid mob fracas near Tyler
Miss Winnie Harmon, previously linked to a lynching case, was found unconscious in a barn loft two miles east of Tyler bound and gagged. Reports say two black men assaulted her and pinned a note on her dress threatening revenge for an earlier death. Over a hundred men headed to the Harmon farm as authorities investigated.
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Tyler
Tex
Butler
Here
Harmon Farm
Steamer Lopez Grounded Near Fire Island
The Spanish steamer Lopez bound for Vera Cruz grounded on Fire Island. It lay on the beach all night and was pounded by heavy seas. Early today passengers were transferred to wrecking tugs, most from Spanish ports.
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Lopez
New York
Vera Cruz
Fire Island
Federal Warrants Issued in Columbus for Ohio Band
Federal warrants issued in Columbus for members of the Ohio vendetti or black hand band of Arrabies Side Ittalians. Three suspects flee. two identified as Sam Lima's father and brother Stephano. Third suspect unnamed.
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Columbus
Black Hand
Ittalians
Sam Lima
Lima
Stephano
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