Senator Pomerene Calls for Prosecution of Oil and Tobacco Directors
Washington June 11 Senator Pomerene urged criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil and American Tobacco directors, attacking President Taft for Canada reciprocity negotiati ons as overstepping legislative authority. The Senate debate highlighted fears of regimes bypassing Congress, while Root and Ways and Means amendments stirred further contention.
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Standard Oil and Tobacco
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Washington
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Taft
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Congress
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Committee On Finance
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Standard Oil
American Tobacco Companies
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Clarke
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Smoot
Out of Justice
Kenyon
Wickergham
Atandard Oil Company
Hese Victorien
Unio
Supreme Covet of
United States
Bonilla in Washington Sparks Honduran Rumor Mill
Washington June 11 Bonilla Montilla former Honduran president and ally of the deposed Nicaraguan dictator arrived in Washington on business not explained. Rumors say he may oppose the Honduran treaty or act for Mexican Cientıficos. Word of Mexican gold certificates at New York assay office circulates among Central American diplomats. Diplomats suggest potential revolutionary plans and neutrality-law enforcement may follow.
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Honduras
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Nicaragua
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Alberto Membren
Althouk
United States Assay Office
New York
Isidore Friedman Acquitted in Paterson Patricide Case
In Passaic County Court of Over dnd Terminer Isidore Friedman was found not guilty of murdering his father Hyman Friedman. The verdict followed defense assertions that Friedman acted in defense of his mother amid a belief her life was in danger.
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Gory
Passaic
Isidore Friedman
Hyman Freen
Strains of Reform Debated by Insurgent Senators in Washington
In Washington on June 15 President Taft faced stiff pushback from insurgent Senators Bourne and Follette as he urged civil service reform for federal appointments. Bourne criticized the plan, while Follette blocked a Milwaukee district attorney nomination, prompting Taft to lament the lack of backing from allies he regards as essential to reform.
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Salvation Army
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Milwaukee
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John 4. Mewes
Chicago
Marble
Interstate Commerce Commisston
Healey
Btates
Cook Comity
Tminple Senate
Glven
Cyrus MH. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Mevlormic
Taft May Not Marry Him In White House Ceremony
A Jersey man asked President Taft to officiate his marriage at the White House, noting the President’s upcoming wedding anniversary. The White House released no name, and the President plans to be near town Monday to perform any marriage ceremony if invited.
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Washington
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Jersey
White House
Japanese Show Friendship With Yokohama Officials
State Department reports Yokohama reception for American Asiatic Fleet underscores Japanese business interest in strong US Japan ties. An official Yokohama demonstration vote tally covered about 870 139 dollars of goods shipped to the United States.
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Warrington
Yokohama
State Department
America
Japan
Hoe Jist
Washington
United States
Utilities Bill Fails in Connecticut House Vote
After an all day fight in the House of Representatives the public utilities bill failed to pass 118 to 118 when the vote was broken by one member in favor of the amended majority report. Both houses stalled with no likelihood of enacting the legislation demanded by party platforms last fall.
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Arkansas
Clarke
United States
Ipinen
Senate
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Walst
Wahleh
Jeff Davin
Hartmont
Conn
Dune
House of Representatives
Beaker Scott
Yeconather
House
Franks
Daniel Davenport
Washington
Sitogetier
Wireless for Ocean Ships Regulation Ordered for Next Month
Washington announced new wireless regulations for ocean going ships carrying more than fifty passengers. Operators must be equipped with wireless telegraph apparatus and hold a government certificate. Inspectors and customs collectors will enforce the rule starting July 1 1911 with examinations at naval stations. ships must maintain sufficient current and store batteries for emergencies after January 1 1912.
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Washington
Dune
Atlantic
Middle Athentic
Pacific
China Perpetual Menace Warns Harvard Expert
Dr Edwards of Harvard Medical School warns that China lacks adequate medical protection and poses a global health risk. He cites past outbreaks, notes few trained native physicians and limited foreign doctors, and recalls cholera and bubonic plague cases reaching the Pacific Coast. He describes a Buddhist ritual amid a typhoid case.
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Mla. Edwards
Harevard University
Sianghai
DF Edwards
China
America
Europe
Pacific
Jiawals
United States
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Nicaragua treaty amended and awaiting Senate action
The Nicaragua treaty, amended slightly by the State Department, finances and adjusts Nicaragua’s exterior tariffs. The Nicaragua Assembly approved the amendment by a vote of 1 to 4. The treaty is now before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for consideration after action on the Honduran canal matter.
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State Department
Washington
Nicaragua
Nicagua Assembly
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Predict Bumper Wheat Crops Reported by Millers Federation
Reports received by the Millers National Federation indicate a bumper wheat crop. Twelve leading states report normal or increased production while only one shows a decline, with mills nationwide now assessing the outlook at Niagara Falls on June 1.
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Niagara Falls
Millers’ National Federation
Atweion
Railroads urged to aid farmers in per acre production
Frederick A. Delano of Wabash Railroad argued that rising living costs stem from farmers not fully exploiting each acre. He urged railroads to educate farmers and fund farm welfare campaigns to raise per acre output in South Dakota amid scarce crops.
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Wabash Railroad
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