House Debates State Powers in Pure Food Bill Clash
In a heated session the House limited amendments to a pure food bill, defending federal power to regulate commerce across state lines. Debate centered on patent medicines and labeling, with Bourke Cockran and others arguing for strong federal oversight against state by state loopholes. The measure includes requiring labels to disclose alcohol and poison content, with delays on penalties for eighteen months.
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New York Times
Washington
House
Mann
Henry
Texas
Adamson
Georgia
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Bourke Cockran
Congress
New York
Cockran
Perura
Bourke Cochran
United States
Serena Payne
Auburn
Samuel Hopkins Adais
Payne
Theroprietary Association
Proprietary Association
Adams
Wisconsin
Hepburn
Impure Meat Products In Indianapolis Markets
In Indianapolis on June 22 H E Barnard chemist of the State Board of Health analyzed forty nine meat products including sausage hamburg steak wiener wurst bologna ham loaf veal loaf tripe and pigs foot jelly. Only sixteen met legal requirements while thirty three contained chemicals prohibited by law. Purchases were from meat stocks on market counters.
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Indianapolis
Ind
H. E. Barnard
State Board of Health
Raid on Chicago garages targets illegal gasoline storage
On June 22 the Chicago Superintendent of Streets led a force of 25 men with a tank wagon and cinders to raid garages in Automobile Row for illegal gasoline storage. Six tanks were found on public property. some reservoirs were dug up or removed with a derrick. Offending dealers face charges for removal costs as the city acted to seize and clear tanks under sidewalks.
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New York Times
Chicago
Fa City
Won Old Woman's Race at Cleveland Walking Contest
Mrs Jenny Root won the second annual walking contest for women over 75 in Cleveland Ohio finishing two miles in 26 minutes. She broke the world record of 28 minutes set by Miss May Miller in 1858. Eight entered and eight finished with Mrs C Mart, 70, the last.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Ohio
Jennie Root
May Miller
Berlin
Beveridge Cancels Paris Fourth of July Oration
Washington June 22 Senator Beveridge canceled his steamer arrangements for tomorrow and notified the American colony in Paris that he cannot deliver the Fourth of July oration there. The move followed his failed attempt to have the Meat Inspection bill sent to conference.
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New York Times
Waslington
President Gets $25,000 For Travel Expenses
The Senate backed independent legislation to fund the presidents travel costs at 25000 for the fiscal year 1907. Democrats charged the allowance smacked of royalty and political junkets, while supporters argued the money covers official travel and would be vetoed if misused. The Sundry Civil bill also passed, totaling about 102.4 million and including a Panama canal provision.
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Washington
McLaurin
Hale
House
O Day
McCumber
Roosevelt
Bacon
Georgia
Foraker
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Morgan
Alabama
Senate
Carmack
Senator Culberson
Messrs
la Follette
Spooner
Patterson
Heyburn
Dolliver
Mallory
Panama
Bailey Not for Presidency Declared by Burgess
Representative Burgess of Texas says no move to nominate Bailey in 1908 and that Bailey opposes any push. He notes Southern Democrats favor Bryan, expect his nomination and election, and says Bailey’s stance aligns with that view. Burgess adds Bailey has never believed a Southern candidate’s nomination wise.
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New York Times
Washington
Burgess
Texas
Bailey
South
Bryan
Congress
Class Day at Harvard Celebrates Senior Year
Sunny Cambridge scenes unfold as Harvard seniors pour into the city for Class Day. The day features chapel exercises, Sanders Theatre oration by Arthur Blagden, poem by Julian Hinckley, class ode by Henry Bellows, a Tree celebration, Ivy ovation at the Stadium, and evening dinners and dances including a reception by President and Mrs. Eliot for alumni and graduates.
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Cambridge
Mass
University City
Harvard
Boston
Harvard Bridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Chapel
Sanders Theatre
Arthur’ Campbell Blagden
New York City
Julian Hinckley
Lawrence
L. I
Henry Adams Bellows
Charles River
Charles David Morgan
Plymouth
Charles W. Eliot
GRAFT IN CINCINNATI INDICTMENTS REVEAL OFFICIAL SCANDAL
Cincinnati June 22 Five indictments from the Grand Jury tied to the Drake Committee inquiry into city offices. B P Critchell former Park Superintendent indict ed over disposal of city greenhouse flowers. Luhrig Coal and Marmet Co indicted under Valentine anti trust law for city contracts. Rudolph K Kleyboldte and Henry Burkhold charged with failure to assist the Grand Jury under alleged false pretenses. No bribery indictments.
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Cincinnati
Grand Jury
Drake Committee
State Senate
B. P. Critchell
Luhrig Coal Company
Marmet Company
Valentine
Motorman Bottcher Bail Case Rehearsed In Court
Justice Giegerich heard an application to reduce the bail of motorman William Bottcher after his car killed two children, Josephine and Theresa Celentano, at Avenue A and Twelfth Street on June 15. Coroner Harburger had set bail at $20,000. the coroner refused any reduction. The judge will revisit the matter Monday.
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Giegerich
Supreme Court
William Bottcher
Josephine
Theresa Celentano
Avenue A
Twelfth Street
Harburger
Bottcher
Hegeman & Co Bay Rum and Toiletry Line
Our Windows presents Hegeman & Co Bay Rum distilled in the West Indies and imported, offered in two sizes at 25c and 50c. Also Julien's Eau de Quinine tonic for hair in two sizes at 55c and 95c, plus Hegeman & Co glycerine soap and Violet Witch Hazel. A wide bathing goods line and a new pharmacist on staff to speed prescriptions. Service store offers phone orders, messenger delivery, and mail/phone/ in person ordering with one price.
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Hegeman & Co’s
Julien
Hegeman & CO
Bryant
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Came
Cochran
New York State
John Wesley Gaines
Slayden
Waite Rose
Beveridge
Senate Committee
Motorman
Marburger
Balch, Price & CO
Fulton and
Smith Streets
Brooklyn
Saact Mara
Prince Louis
Vicinity
Simpson Crawford
Malta
Astor Place
Fourth Ave
Brokaw Brothers
Prescription Department
Hegeman
A Corporation
Prescription Chemists Times Building
Times Square
Broadway
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