Senate and Taft face clash over Commerce Court abolition
The Senate backed the House plan to abolish the Commerce Court and wipe out five judges, provoking a fight with President Taft who would veto the bill if the Hoke Smith amendment remains. Lawmakers weigh constitutional limits, with House delaying conference and shippers urging retention of the court. The Procter & Gamble ruling prompts shifting positions in Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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House Seals Replaced After 182-Year Service
Washington June 14 After eighty two years of service the great seal of the House of Representatives is replaced by a new seal authorized today by resolution. The old seal bearing 24 stars and a Capitol view will be updated to include 48 stars and the same design.
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House of Representatives
Martin van Buren
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Capitol
Andrew Stevenson
Virginia
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Cleveland
Lieut Hazlehurst Buried With Full Military Honors
Lieut Leighton W Hazlehurst, killed in a biplane fall at the Government aviation field, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with extraordinary honors. Fort Myer garrison the Fifteenth Cavalry, Third Field Artillery, aviation corps, and Orville Wright attended. Eighteen aviator officers were honorary bearers. Body bearers were aviation school enlisted men. Hazlehurst interred beside Lieut Selfridge, pioneering aviation casualty.
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Gunman with High Hat Wounds Real Estate Agent in Brooklyn
Detectives from Delancey Street Station chase a gunman described as wearing a high hat and carrying a silver handled cane after he fires on Hermon Wisher, a 50 year old Brooklyn real estate agent, near 102 Clinton Street. Wisher survives after the bullet is deflected by his bank book. assailant fled through Attorney Street tenement and back yard.
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Gunman Fled After City Street Shooting
Detectives traced the gunman through 86 Attorne Street where he vanished before officers reached the scene. Found discarded parcels included two hatboxes with a new high hat and a straw hat, plus twelve collars in each of two boxes. A silver cane and a 38 caliber revolver were recovered. storekeepers described the suspect as dark and wearing a brown suit.
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Muehlfeldt Sentenced to Death for Saloonkeeper Killing
Frank W. Muehlfeldt a car barn gangster convicted of murdering Patrick Burns in a Bronx saloon on February 10 was sentenced to die in the week beginning July 15 by Judge Malone who lectured the condemned man stressing the crime and its consequences. Outside the courtroom an elderly mother fainted as the scene unfolded. Torti’s trial for attempted murder was postponed after a defense motion for a mistrial was denied.
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Big Jack" Zelig
Defends land office plans in Sundry Civil Appropriations Bill
Washington dispatch reports Representatives from public land States fought against provisions to abolish receivers of public moneys and appoint chief clerks for land offices. The effort failed amid sharp opposition, with charges about land office agents and a $500,000 depredation probe. Brooklyn Hebrew Home cornerstone set for tomorrow at 2 P M. society now has 2,500 members and events led by Joseph Barondess.
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Bank may recover 13400 from Kelcher Bondsmen in looting case
Boston report states the National City Bank of Cambridge may recover 13400 in cash from William J Keliher after Master Hamilton finds Keliher owed the bank 13400 and turned over half of Georges Coleman's 1500000 in bank funds to Martin Walsh. The master notes Keliher posted 13400 in cash with diamonds and jewelry via a Dene company to obtain bail, which should go to the bank's receiver.
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New York Subway Plan Under Park Place Post Office
The SenatePublic Buildings and Grounds Committee favors Senator O Gorman's bill allowing New York City to build and maintain a two track subway beneath the City Post Office Building at Park Place.
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Senate Committee ‘On Public Buildings and
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Park Place
Picture Show at Grace Church Promotes Asian Outreach
The Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on West 104th Street hosts an Oriental service tomorrow night led by Dr. Christian F. Reisner. Twenty five Japanese children sing both native and English songs as colored stereopticon slides depict the life of Christ. A song service by two choruses and a Japanese instrumental performance accompany the program. Reisner will address Are China and Japan Dangerous. Over a hundred Japanese and Chinese guests are invited. The church will be cooled by a new cold air plant for summer services.
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Reisner
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Japan
Brooklyn Man In Georgia Wreck Injures Nineteen at Everette Curve
Nineteen people were hurt, three seriously, when a Central of Georgia passenger train crashed into freight cars on a curve at Everette Georgia early today. A public investigation will begin at Fort Valley tomorrow. Among the injured is W. L. Wellins of Brooklyn.
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Fort Valley
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Rockefeller Arrives in Cleveland for Summer at Forest Hill
John D. Rockefeller arrives in Cleveland with Mrs. Rockefeller and Miss Lucy Spelman to spend the summer at Forest Hill. He appears in good health and declines to discuss the Presidential campaign.
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Cleveland
Ohio
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John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
N. Y
Desperate Brooklyn Mother Seeks Aid to Keep Boy in School
A needy Brook lyn mother earning 2.50 weekly from washing tries to keep her ten year old son in school. The Brooklyn Bureau of Charities fears he may drop out unless aid is found. A brother offers rent support while the bureau can provide 6 a week for food clothes and coal until graduation. Donations marked 0170 go to the Brooklyn Bureau of Charities at 69 Schermerhorn Street.
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