No Cuban reciprocity this session driven by beet sugar bloc
Senate focus remains on beet sugar interests with plans to drop Cuba from current agenda. A Spooner bill proposing a Cuba US tariff concession is outlined but expected to get only a formal treatment as Congress aims to adjourn by July 1.
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Washington
Senate
Cuba
Congress
Beotsugar
Committee On
Spooner
Burrows
Republic of Cuba
United States
Index to Departments and Market Notes
Financial Markets cover grain and cotton prices with page references. Amusements, arrivals at hotels, business troubles, court calendars, legal notes, losses by fire, new corporations, railroads, real estate and society items are listed with page numbers for easy navigation. Yesterday's fires are noted on page 5.
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Meee Neteence
Age
United Service
Carlsbad Sprudel Galt Imported Laxative Diuretic
An advertisement touts Aperient, Laxative, and Diuretic as genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Galt. It promises gentleness and effectiveness without irritation.
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Carlsbad
Duty on Articles From Other Countries Proclaimed
The text states that when conditions apply to articles or one of them, the President must proclaim the effect and levy duties as provided by law on such articles or those entering from foreign nations. This proclamation sets ongoing duty rates for affected goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trust Company's Failure Shocks Philadelphia Finances
The United States Trust Company in Philadelphia assigns to ex Senator Charles L Brown for creditors. Liabilities about 14000, assets unknown. Officers McDowell Hergesheimer Widener claim no deposits, no preferred creditors, plan collapsed as notes matured. End came when 300 dollars could not be met. Charter held for about a year and bondsman business envisioned.
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Philadelphia
United States Trust Company
Charles L. Brown
Romn No
Witherspoon Building
Henry B. McDowell
W. H. Hergesheimer
C. A. Widener
McDowell
Minneapolis Mayor Indicted Amid Bribery Scandal
June 17 report from Minneapolis notes Detective Christopher Norbeck facing bribery charges as authorities seek a bench warrant for his disappearance. Mayor Albert A. Ames is indicted for allegedly offering to influence Sheriff selection in return for a financial split with his secretary and county commissioners.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher Norbeck
W. W. Erwin
Gardner
Harvey
Norbeck
Brown
Ames
Carnegie gifts $100000 to American Library Association
At Magnolia Massachusetts June 17 the American Library Association announced a $100,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie to support reading lists indexes and bibliographical aids. President Dr John S Billings said the donation will expand the association’s work with librarians from across the country attending the largest meeting in its history.
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Magnolia
Mass
American Library Association
John S. Billings
New York Public Library
Andrew Carnegie
Association
Carnegie
New York Lawyers Barred From New Jersey Courts
Chief Justice Gummere announced that Greater New York lawyers not admitted to the New Jersey bar may not practice before New Jersey higher courts. New York courts declined to grant reciprocal privileges, and firm officials noted no change for existing arrangements. A New York lawyer must be admitted to the New Jersey bar to practice there, and vice versa for New Jersey lawyers in New York courts.
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Trenton
N. J
Gummere
Court of Errors and Appeals
Greater
New York
New Jersey
James B. Dill
Pine Street
Illinois Democrats nominate ticket and reelect Hopkins
At the Illinois Democratic State Convention in Springfield on June 17, John L. Pickering, George Duddelston, Anson L. Bliss, Julia Holmes Smith, J. A. White, and S. Paxton headed the slate for state offices. John P. Hopkins was re-elected state chairman after a bitter bid by Mayor Carter Harrison. The platform backed anti trust enforcement, tariff reform, Philippine independence, and pensions for veterans, while omitting explicit mention of W. J. Bryan.
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Springfield
Mdc
Supreme Court
John L. Pickering
George Duddleston
Chicago
Anson L. Bliss
Hillsborough
The
State University
Julia Holmes Smith
J. A. White
Urbana
S. Paxton
Monmouth
John P. Hopkins
State Central Committee
Carter H. Harrison
Hopkins
Harrison
St. Nicholas Hotel
Thomas J. McNally
General Committee
Cook County
Committee On Resolutions
Illinois
United States
Kansas City
John C. Richberg
Adolf Kraus
Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
Philippines
Senate
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Republic of
William McKinley
John P. Altgeld
Maine Democrats Nominate S W Gould for Governor
The Democratic State Convention in Bangor nominated S W Gould of Skowhegan for governor and adopted a platform denouncing cruelty in the Philippines and imperialism in Cuba. Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri spoke to the delegates.
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Bangor
S. W. Gould
Skowhegan
Champ Clark
Missouri
Philippines
Spain
Cuba
Colorado and Return $25 by the Colorado Special
The Colorado Special offers a luxurious daily train from Chicago to Denver with a 6:30 P.M. departure. This overnight trip is via Chicago and North-Western and Union Pacific Bus with offices at 287 and 461 Broadway.
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Colorado
Chicago
Denver
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific Bus
Broadway
Pocono Mountain Special Service Details
Pocono Mountain Special for Delaware Water Gap Stroudsburg and Mt Pocono sections leaves Fridays and Saturdays at 2 PM via Lackawanna Railroad returning Sunday nights and Monday mornings No stops between New York and the Gap Resort Bureau 429 Broadway corner Howard Street Advertisements
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Pocono Mountain
Delaware Water Gap
Stroudsburg
Mt. Pocono
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
the Gap
Resort Bureau
Broadway
Cor
Howard St
Adv
Call for Immediate Philippine Independence and Free Trade
The document argues for U S liberty efforts across the empire from Cuba to the Philippines. It urges immediate home rule and full independence for the Philippines, alongside abolition of tariffs on trust-made goods and free trade with insular territories governed as colonial provinces.
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America
Great Britain
South Africa
Philippines
Cuba
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Accuses Mayor Harrison in heated Springfield clash
In Springfield June 17, after Harrison defeated John P. Hopkins in the district senatorial contest and made John J. Coughlin district caucus chairman, Hopkins challenged him with sharp accusations and threats of court action while pledging to expose graft and blackmail allegations.
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Springfield
Ill
Harrison
John P. Hopkins
John J. Coughlin
State Committee
Coronation Preparations Prompt Public Fiasco Fears
London observers warn the coronation risks a fiasco as police barriers and strict controls threaten to bar the general public from viewing the procession. Hotels and seats sell slowly while officials plan tall barricades and early-morning street closures, driving many to seek seaside holidays instead.
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London
The
Times
United Kingdom
Westminster Abbey
St. James’s Park
Westminster
Westminster Bridge
Victoria Street
Thames Embankment
Houses of Parliament
Whitehall
Ec Eaniee
Mining Company Trouble and Bank Suit in Leavenworth
The Manufacturers' National Bank filed suit against the Home Riverside Mining Company for 34,105 on seven notes and 124 drafts. The sheriff seized the three mines, leaving hundreds unemployed. A receiver will be asked for. The company owns valuable West coal mines but faces 700,000 in liabilities including 500,000 in bonds held by Eastern parties. The firm has suffered losses including a failed daily newspaper with a 27,000 net loss.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Home Riverside Mining Company
Home Riverside Company
Business System described for Macey Card Systems
An 80 page book titled Business System outlines Macey Card Systems offered by Fred Macey Co. Ltd at 292 Broadway. The pamphlet promotes the system and invites readers to obtain it by request.
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Macey
Fred Macey Co., Ltd
Broadway
Adv
Burglary chased from carriages to yacht in Rye chase
In Rye two burglars raided four houses including the Cowles and the Birnie residences. Mrs Birnie’s alarm led to a pursuit by carriages and a sloop yacht across Long Island Sound. One burglar was captured after landing, the other escaped, and much stolen silverware was later recovered.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Rye
Long Island
Sound
Edward B. Cowles
David S. Cowles
Grace Thompson
D. P. Birnie
Christ Church
Post Road
Long Island Sound
Wedding gift of $50,000 shocks Parsons Hanna family
In Cleveland on June 17 Harry A Parsons married Mabel Hanna daughter of Senator Hanna. Hanna had promised financial support and, after the ceremony, Parsons found a check for $50,000 among the wedding gifts. The couple had feared poverty due to Parsons’s salary as assistant secretary to the Senator. The amount was a surprise to the newlyweds and to the family.
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Cleveland
Harry A. Parsons
Mabel Hanna
Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Corn Corner Sparks Active Open in Chicago Pit
The corn market opened with a brisk scramble as July options jumped amid short covering and bullish bets led by John W. Gates and associates. July closed around 66% to 67% cents with Chicago receipts light and New York steady to softer, while traders bet on higher week prices.
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Chicago
Shorts
John W. Gates
New York
Harris-Gates
Bartlett, Frazier & Co
Mad rush of boomers at Fort Hall Reservation lands
About 1,300 men and boys rushed across the ceded Fort Hall Reservation at noon in search of homestead and mineral lands. Most rode mounts and carried arms. another 1,000 followed with pack animals, leaving Pocatello deserted by 2 pm as land claims sparked disorder and simultaneous locators on multiple plots.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Fort Hall
Sleeper Train Car Details From Richfield Springs Trip
Richfield Springs sleeper via Lackawanna Railroad departs New York at 8:45 P M on the 10 A M train with parlor car service noted.
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Richfield Springs
Lackawanna
New York
Rumored plot to kill King Edward across London circles
London notices a circulating tale of a plot to murder King Edward. Officials offer no confirmation while Scotland Yard investigates, and royal movements from Aldershot to Windsor are described with emphasis on precautions during coronation week.
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London
King Edward
Edward
Aldershot
Scotland Yard
Windsor Castle
Francis Laking
Aldershottle Windsor
Frogmore
Ascot
Eton
England
Zurich
Geneva
Paris
Testimony on State Insurance Company losses heard in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 17 the receivers' suit over more than 30000 dollars alleged to have been lost due to poor management heard testimony from former vice president Robert Anderson. He said he shifted 28000 dollars in ground rents to the company to bolster its finances and canceled 10000 dollars of his own stock, without explaining why he would receive 10000 dollars from the firm. No ruling was made. Burnett's Cocaine advertisement follows.
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Philadelphia
State Insurance Company
Robert Anderson
Disbrow to Face Murder Charge in Drowning Mystery
Good Ground New York June 17 coroner threatens to issue a murder warrant if Louis A Disbrow does not appear by tomorrow morning. Investigation ties Disbrow to the disappearance of Louis A Disbrow and the deaths of Clarence Foster and Sarah Lawrence with two boats moved and a beach fight reported. Witnesses place Disbrow with Foster and Lawrence near Shinnecock and Tiana Bays amid exhumation talk and possible drowning near shore.
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N. Y
Louis A. Disbrow
Clarence Foster
Sarah Lawrence
John S. Lawrence
New York
John Nugent
Disbrow
Southampton
Thomas Disbrow
Jamaica
Mr. Disbrow
Telephone Central
Suffolk County
Hampton Pines Club
Nelson B. Squires
Edward Ternell
Pine Grove House
Anna Pearsall
Shinnecock
Tiana Bays
Mr. Squires
Frederick Squires
Squires
Pine Grove
Foster
William Walton
Lawrence
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Sipido
Queen Victoria
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Burnett
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Nugent
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Walton
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Eastport
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