Douma Near Its End Government Ultimatum Faces Rejection
In St Peters burg on June 14 the Lower House of the Russian Duma weighed Stolypins ultimatum to suspend fifty five Social Democratic deputies. With a tight vote count the Duma rejected the demand and referred the matter to a committee. The session sparked talk of general strikes, arrests, and a potential new electoral law. Reactionaries praised the move while constitutional democrats warned the government.
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A. A. Kisevetter
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M. Kameshansky
St. Petersburg
Social Democrats
Ozel
Social Democratic Party
M. Ozel
Mittee
Launch Victims Found Near Fort Wool During Search
Newport News June 14 divers found the missing launch of the battleship Minnesota submerged in twenty-seven feet of water about 1600 yards west by south of Fort Wool. Canvas covered the hull while signs suggested the launch was run down by a tow of a tug. Nine bodies likely remain under the canopy. Midshipmen Ulrich and Stevenson may have freed themselves.
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Potomac
Ohio
Iowa
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Exposition Grounds
Murphy Sues Paper Over Prison Stripe Cartoons
Charles F. Murphy Tammany leader files two libel suits against The Mail for cartoons showing him in prison stripes. The images copied from The Evening Journal, tied to W R Hearst who was Murphy’s political partner. Murphy has not sued Hearst's paper.
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Evening Journal
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Murphy
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Move Against Lords Resolution Advances in Commons
London June 14 The Premier Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman will move on June 24 a resolution to restrict the Lords power to alter or reject bills so that within a single parliament the final decision rests with the House of Commons. Cabinet approves the plan and debate is expected to last three or four days.
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House of Lords
Henry Campbell- Bannermen
House of Commons
Black Sea Mutiny Suppressed in Sebastopol
Details of a mutiny attempt by crews of the Sinope and Tria Sviatitelia near Sebastopol emerged as thirty leaders were landed. The governor and Black Sea fleet commander warned that disorders would be harshly dealt with and military force could be used if needed.
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Black Sea
Tobacco Declared a Necessity by Treasury Controller
Washington June 14 The government holds tobacco a necessity not a luxury in a decision by Treasury Controller Tracewell. The ruling concerns laborers confined during Panama Canal construction who claimed tobacco during quarantine. The decision states government officials cannot override specific wartime or presidential policy.
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Tracewell
Treasury
Panama Canal
Aes
Oust Harriman Riles Chicago & Alton Board Split
Rock Island and Union Pacific move to cancel 1944 joint control with Harriman interests in Chicago & Alton. They plan to seek minority support at a near term meeting to decide management, arguing stockholders should run the road. Harriman era questions linger from ICC probe and bond sales.
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George J. Gould
James Stillman
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Federal Partnership Plan for Railroads Proposed by Executives
A Western railroad president advocates government partnership rather than private ownership to resolve rail industry conflicts. He proposes a blended model where the government guarantees a fixed return, shares surplus with riders and the public, and allows stockholders to retain net income up to a point. He cites Chicago and Grand Trunk Canadian projects as precedents and notes possible inside government board roles.
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Taft Suffering Indigestion Speaks at Dinner Tour
Secretary of War William H. Taft, ill with indigestion after a long sequence of dinners, spoke to about 2,000 at the Auditorium in St Paul. He described his illness, blamed overindulgence, and reviewed canal history before leaving for Washington, where Mrs Taft was informed. He canceled the South Dakota trip and postponed engagements in Kansas and nearby towns.
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Bartolomeo Maso Dies in Manzanillo Home
Havana reports Bartolomeo Maso, former president during the Ten Years' War and 1902 presidential candidate against Tomas Estrada Palma, died at his home in Manzanillo.
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Tomas Estrada Palma
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Great Bear Spring Water Ad Advertising Claim
An old newspaper ad touts Great Bear Spring Water with the slogan Its purity has made it famous, highlighting a branding claim and product presentation. The brief promo mirrors vintage consumer notices emphasizing purity and recognition.
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Great Bear
Advt
Taft National Headquarters Opens In Ohio Bureau
Secretary Taft's Ohio bureau was transformed into national headquarters without ceremony. Arthur J. Verys returned from the East and expanded the office. He spoke confidently of Taft's growing national support after meetings with notable politicians in several states.
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Columbus
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Taft
Arthur J. Verys
Sheriff Holds Schmitz In Custody After Conviction
San Francisco June 14 Mayor Eugene E Schmitz, convicted last night of extortion, remains in sheriff custody. Location uncertain, likely at his home guarded by a deputy. Bail hearing before Judge Dunne tomorrow, Langden opposing. If bail denied, duties may pass to Supervisor James Gallagher, linked to graft cases.
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O'Neill
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Dunne
Langden
James Gallagher
Carnegie to Gift 31 Million Library for Berlin
Pittsburg reports that Andrew Carnegie will announce a 31,000,000 gift for a Berlin library during his Kiel visit next week. He travels to Kiel to view yacht races, meet Charlemagne Tower and be presented to the Emperor. Carnegie praised Germany's interest in dedicating the Carnegie Institute.
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Andrew Carnegie
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Berlin
TROUP ON BRYAN S CHANCES
Colonel Alexander Troup, Bryan’s close New England ally, says Bryan could not win if the election were held today. He pinned Bryan as the most available Democrat but warned circumstances could change before next year’s election. He estimates Bryan would gain 500000 to 1000000 more votes than any other nominee.
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New Haven
Alexander Troup
William J. Bryan
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Mr. Bryan
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New York Sees Warm Weather Forecast For Weekend
The Weather Bureau forecast fair and warmer conditions in New York today and tomorrow with summer-like temperatures expected Monday. New England coast including Maine will share the pattern. Yesterday peaked at 57 and rose to at least 64 degrees in an unusually mild June 1907 day.
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Weather Bureau
New England
Maine
Reapportionment Deadlock Deepens in Albany
Albany faces a widening reapportionment stalemate as Governor Hughes refuses to mediate and lawmakers from both houses clash over district plans. The plan by Senator Tully and the Wadsworth-backed assembly proposal threaten to redraw upstate districts, risking loss of Republican seats and further delaying action beyond Monday or Tuesday.
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Change in Time June 16 for New York Central Lines
Summer timetable in effect June and July with through service to Adirondack Moon and Thousand Islands. See agents for details.
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Adirondack Moon
Thousand Islands
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