Two Deadlocks Threaten Closing Hours of Session
The June 7 Washington dispatch reports White House allies fear twin deadlocks near session end. The Senate backs Beveridge Meat Inspection but House opposition, aided by Speaker and Cannon allies, threatens passage. A Canal sea level debate could fire another stalemate between chambers.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Department of Justice
Beveridge
Beef Trust
Cannon
Unclear Rail Notice Sparks Brief Local Interest
Fragmentary OCR text from VIA PENNYSYLVANIA RAILROAD hints at a new week mail or timetable update. Mentions a tie at mile marker 6 and references Pullen equipment or engine terms. Content is unreadable and contains errors with no clear event or outcome.
Indiana Troops for Bryan as Indiana Democrats Endorse Presidential Candidate
The Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. Delegates cheered wildly as the platform praised Bryan and pledged Indiana’s electoral votes. Nominations included James F. Cox for Secretary of State and others by acclamation.
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William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
James F. Cox
Columbus
Marion Bailey
Liseton
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
Walter J. Lotz
Muncie
Hurrah for Bryan editorial pledges support for Democratic nomination
An editorial in The Courier Journal by Henry Watterson praises William Jennings Bryan, pledging the paper's support for his future Democratic nomination. It argues that free silver is settled, Bryan has gained wisdom, and should lead the party to victory by steering away from gang politics tied to Republican leaders.
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the Tribune
Louisville
Bryan
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Nebraskan
Wattereon
Senate
House
Courier Journal
Bryan Invited to Address Iowa Democrats in Waterloo
William Jennings Bryan was invited to speak at the Iowa Democratic State Convention in Waterloo on August 7 and would lead the party in 1908. The invitation came from H. O. Evans after a meeting with the State Central Committee, with claims that Iowa Republicans are divided and Democrats have strong prospects. Bryan plans to return to Lincoln, Nebraska, by August 1.
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Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
William Jennings Bryan
Disagreement Over Bryan Arrival Committee Roles
Dr John H Girdner refuses service on the reception committee for William Jennings Bryan citing absence and political difference. Additions to the committee include J Bogart Major Smith Giles Allison John Crosby George Sweeney and others with meetings set at Hotel Victoria. Bryan promises a speech at Luna Park with Woodmen of America and governors Folk and La Follette expected to attend.
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John H Girdner
West Tist Street
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Girdner
Alton B. Parker
St. Wiliam Hogue
Commercial Travellers’ Anti-Trest League
John Bogart
Major Smith
American Press Association
Giles S. Allison
Johns. Crosby
George W. Sweeney
E. N. Kierney
E. E
Folk
Missouri
la Follette
Wisconsin
Bryan Named Illinois Democrats’ Presidential Choice
Ex Mayor Carter H Harrison and state Democratic editors at the Illinois Press Association meeting declare William Jennings Bryan the logical nominee for President, voiced as the party choice in Illinois.
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the Tribune
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Illinois Democracy
Carter H. Harrison
Illlinois Press Association
Harrison
Bryan
Motorman Flees For His Life After Death of 10 Year Old
John Nugent a motorman of a car that struck Louis Offe a ten year old in front of 1470 Webster Avenue The Bronx fled to Morrisania police station seeking protection from an angry mob He ran about a mile exhausted with torn clothes and bruises from stones before being held without bail pending the coroner's inquest.
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John Nugent
No. S1
East
113Th Street
Louis Offe
No. 1470
Webster Avenue
Bronx
Morrisagia
Secretary Shaw Nominates Lion Cub At Luna Park
Secretary Shaw gained notice as a lion tamer at Luna Park Coney Island last night. He joined guests including Representative W L Calder George E Waldo and F H J Drake at Thompson Dundy for the event called The Great Train Robbery.
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Shaw
Luna Park
Coney Island
W. L. Calder
George E. Waldo
F. H. J. Drake
Thompson & Dundy
Anu Aferr
Rosbery
Oriire
Fire Sweeps Louisiana State House Historic Capitol
The Louisiana State House in Baton Rouge was consumed by fire at 1 am damaging the east half and destroying the Senate Chamber. Firefighters after 1 hour and 40 minutes halted the blaze near the center, with hope to save the House Chamber and western areas. The cause is unconfirmed though wiring or an attic fault is presumed.
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Baton Rouge
State House
Louisiana
Senate
Senate Committee
House Chamber
Capitol Grounds
Senate Chamber
Nurse dies after septic blood poisoning at sanatorium
Edith M Killmer head nurse at Killmer Cancer Sanatorium Jamaica Long Island died from septicemia after she scratched her finger while treating a cancer case. The 24 year old daughter of Dr S A Killmer of Binghamton was under care of specialists for three days before death Tuesday night.
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Edith M. Killmer
Killmer
Jamaica
Long Island
S. A. Killmer
Binghamton
N. Y
Miss Killmer
Cc. F. Killmer
Sanatorium Corporation
Setback for Mr Bailey in Senate caucus vote
Washington June 7 Senator Bailey faces a major setback as the Senate minority plans to elect a new caucus chairman to replace the late Senator Gorman. Senator Blackburn of Kentucky is the likely choice over Bailey, reflecting doubts about Bailey temper and consistency. Blackburn will retire March 4 1907, making the vote a strong rebuke to Bailey.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Gorman
Texas
Maryland
Blackburn
Kentucky
Baileys
This Man a Chameleon Patient Puzzles Doctors
Cornell Medical School doctors report Warren B. Harris of Ithaca as a rare human freak who changes skin color with atmospheric shifts. Born in Corry Pennsylvania he is twenty seven and described as a blue baby due to congenital heart defect causing oxygen starvation. Harris remains alive past infancy and is noted for his small stature and frail build.
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Rochester
Cornell Medical School
Warren B. Harris
Ithaca
Harris
Corry
Penn
Disappearance of Ascoli cope linked to Bishop of Ascoli
Rome reports resumed inquiry into the theft of the Ascoli cope of Pope Nicholas IV. J Pierpont Morgan bought the cope in 1902 and returned it to the government after learning of the theft, receiving a gold medal. The case suggests cathedral clerics and the Bishop of Ascoli may have connived, with the cope and other treasures moved to Rome's Gallery of Ancient Art. The text also briefly mentions rail schedules and a stray non sequitur.
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Rome
Ascoli
Nicholas IV
J. P. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Ascoti
Oliver S Teall Dies in Allentown Hospital at 54
Oliver Sumner Teall, NY Union League Club member and Honduras Banana Co promoter, died in Allentown Hospital after a heart spasm. He had recently arrived from Philadelphia. his brother William Teall of Syracuse will bring the body. Funeral planned in Syracuse with cremation in Buffalo. He had a turbulent life including a 1899 divorce and past real estate success.
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Tribune
Allentown
Penn
Oliver Sumner Teall
Union League Club of
New York
Allentown Hospital
Teall
Philadelphia
Honduras Banana Company
William 8. Teall
Syracuse
Buffalo
Park Row
Florence Sanford Bissell
Providence
R. L
Patchogue
Long Island
American capital wins in Moscow as Westinghouse buys plant
Moscow reports Westinghouse Company purchases the Central Electric Company plant for 2 million dollars, marking a shift from Belgian to American control. Americans now dominate four major Moscow manufacturing plants including Singer Sewing Machine Factory and Barry Machine Works.
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Moscow
Central Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
Singer Sewing Machine Factory
American Airbrake Works
Westinghouse Electric Works
Barry Machine Works
Guatemala Rebels Forge Ahead Near Guatemala City
June reports from Mexico City say General Toledo commands five thousand troops in the south with aid flowing in while General Leon Castillo coordinates. North forces plan another strike on Océs as Americans with military experience aid the revolutionists, and a Salvadoran cable notes assured success despite Guatemalan government denials.
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Mexico City
Guatemala
Toledo
Leon Castillo
Guatemala City
Oces
Salvador
Bank Messenger Vanishes With Large Sum In Drafts
Wheelock Harvey, a 19 year old First National Bank messenger at No 2 Wall Street, disappeared Wednesday with drafts and checks totaling up to near 200000. His father Louis F Harvey of Chase National Bank and Brooklyn home at 465 13th Street reported the loss to police who issued a general alarm. A $60000 draft on the Italian American Trust Company awaits presentation and the bank says cash found is small. bonds guarantee losses if he does not return.
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Wheelock Harvey
First National Bank
Wall Street
Louis F. Harvey
Iiler
Chase National Bank
13Th Street
Brooklyn
Young Harvey
Harvey
United States Guarantee and Trust Company
Negro Mob Surrounds Iowa Jail in Lynching Rumor
A telephone report from Lemars indicates a mob has surrounded the jail in Sioux City after a negro accused of assaulting a white girl was brought in. The man, said to be a circus employee who performed in Lemars today, faces lynching threats.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Lemars
SPECIAL TRAINS TO YALE PRINCE TON BASEBALL GAME
Special trains run to Princeton for Saturdays Yale Prince Ton game. Depart New York West 24th Street via Pennsylvania Railroad at 8 26, 9 25, 10 55 A M and 12 25 P M. Return from Princeton thirty minutes after game end with major intermediate stops.
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Princeton
New York
West
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCrea Testifies on Abolition of Freight Rebates
James McCrea first vice president of the Pennsylvania Company testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission about motives to end freight rebates. He said directors favored eliminating private cars and that rebating stopped with the community of interests plan. He noted he resigned from an investigating committee to avoid conflicts of interest and described stock holdings and payments involving railroad officials and coal firms.
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Philadelphia
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCrea
Cassatt
Europe
The
Glasgow
Mr. McCrea
Community of Interests
Commission
the Pennsylvania
Joseph K. Aitken
A. G. Mitchell
Monongahela River
Joseph Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Aiken
Joseph B. Boyer
Neill Faces Sharp Cross-Examination Over Chicago Packers
Commissioner Neill testified before the House Agriculture Committee detailing charges against Chicago packing houses. He described dirty floors, poor ventilation, and decayed meat odors, countering packers’ rep in Thomas Wilson and outlining potential legislative remedies.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Neill
House Committee On Agriculture
Reynolds
Chicago
Thomas E. Wilson
Beveridge
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
J. B. Reynolds
Wadsworth
Agricultural Committee
Lorimer
Wilson
Mr. Neill
Mr. Wilson
Chairman Wadsworth
Nelson Morris House
Scott
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Charles Wardell Stiles
Fules
Secretary of Agriculture
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Hansbrough
Money
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Hous Committee
Ce Aiauc
ST. Louis Limited
Pennesylvana Railroad
Indianapolis
Samuel L. Ralston
John H. Girdner
Carter Harrison
Lion Cub
Historic
Capitol
MR. Bailey
Chameleon
Albany
Utica
New York Central
Adva
Oliver S$. Teall
American Capital
Os First National
Yale-Prince
McRea
Mr. Glasgow
Dunkirk Coal Company
Boyer
Hicks
Commissioner Cockrell
Brazwell Coal Company
Pittsburg and Westmoreland Company
Connellsville Coke Comany
Preston Coal Company
H. A. Kuhn
Crescent Coal Company
John A. Crawford
Hazel Kirk Gas Coal Company
Schoenberger Coal Company
Penn Manor Coal Company
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Colonel Hicks
Gibbs
Kansas
Neil
Dyson
Netif
Brooks
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