Meat in British Army Questions Highlight Chicago Supply
In the House of Commons debate, MPs questioned the origin of canned meat used by British troops in South Africa and possible ptomaine poisoning. Secretary Haldane said most canned meat came from the United States with no proven enteric fever cases linked to it.
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Haldane
Ward Blow To Butchers Hits Meat Prices Across Trade
A Tribune report details how Meat Trust actions pushed meat prices up to three cents a pound for some cuts and two cents wholesale for lamb and mutton. Retailers fear further hikes and warn small shops may close for summer as packers cite natural conditions.
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Kidnapping Suspect Kean Captured After Freddie Muth Found
Freddie Muth is recovered unharmed after police corner John Joseph Kean, a former collector for real estate dealer Charles J. Cooke, amid a citywide chase. Kean, in debt and fearing exposure, admits kidnapping for ransom and embezzled funds, while the public and press are praised for aiding the arrest and safe return.
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Muth
Trio of Baremore family dies from pto maine stomach poison
J B Baremore a farmer near Fort Smith and his two children Emma five and James eighteen months died today in Fort Smith from pto maine poisoning after eating engoy Sausage. A daughter seven is hospitalized at a point of goat and sausage was bought from a street stand.
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James
Stockyard Inquiry Begun by Chicago Panel
A joint committee of the Chicago Commercial Association the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Chicago Medical Association begins an investigation into stockyard conditions. Experts include Dr W A Evans professor of pathology University of Illinois Dr Maximilian Herzog chief of the Bureau of Science of the Philippines Dr A T Peters professor of veterinary medicine University of Nebraska Dr M F Povenet pathologist Pennsylvania State Board of Livestock Commissioners and Dr Lotwiz Hektoen.
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Maximilian Herzog
Bureau of Science of the Philippines
A. T. Peters
University of Nebraska
M. FP. Povenet
Pennsylvania State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Lotwiz Hektoen
Nebraska Stock Growers Seek Meat Inspection Reform
Mr. Burkett presented to the Senate a resolution from the Nebraska Stock Growers' Association asking Congress to pass legislation to improve and strengthen government inspection of meat and sanitary conditions in packing houses, so no room for criticism remains. The resolution was sent to all members of Congress.
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Burkett
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Contrese
Congress
Ohio Canal Bill Passed by Senate amid Other Favorable Actions
The Senate approved the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal bill after a day focused on river projects, with seven votes against. Several other noncontroversial measures also gained approval. Senators Tillman and Hopkins debated reopening a probe into national campaign funds and menk contributions, touching on the Ikaga National Bank failure.
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Hopkins
Ikaga National Bank
Four Appropriation Bills Pass in Congress
Washington June 18 only four of fourteen government appropriation bills have become laws. The Urgent Deficiency Pension Diplomatic and Consular and Army bills are enacted. Indian Appropriation awaits president. Six others passed both houses and in conference.
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President nominates officials to Senate in Washington report
The President sent nominations to the Senate including Asobassatr Prtrasidinsry and Plententiary to Turkey NGHNG A Leishman of Ansylvania. Also named Colonel Samuel R Whitall retired from the army and brewer general. The Senate quickly confirmed Leishman without committee referral.
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Senate
Asobassatr Prtrasidinsry
Plententiary
Turkey
Nghng A .Leishman
Ansylvania
Lst
Brewer
Samuel R Whitall
San Francisco funds sought from U S Treasury
The San Francisco committee aims to obtain a ten year deposit of 16 million dollars from the U S Treasury to aid banks. No Senate Finance hearing was held today but Secretary Shaw is expected to appear tomorrow. The plan would help the city recover from earthquake and fire damage.
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San Francisco
United States Treasury
Senate Committee On Finance
Shaw
Packers' Agents Fined for Tainted Meats in Mobile
Arthur W. Davis and J. D. Carroll two Armour and Swift local managers were fined 100 dollars each in Mobile's municipal court for keeping tainted and decayed meats in cold storage and offering them for sale. The fines remain unpaid and appeals are likely as they await headquarters guidance. City Health Officer Pierpont and Mayor Bliss testified on the condemned meats.
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Arthur W. Davis
J. D. Carroll
Armour and Swift
Laney
Pierpont
Bliss
Fassett Seeks Parole Parity for U S Prisoners
Washington June 18 Representative J S Fassett of New York introduced a bill to grant United States prisoners in state reformatories the same parole advantages as state prisoners. The measure, favorably reported by the Judiciary Committee, aims to let reformatories use indeterminate sentences with parole and potential absolute discharge for good behavior. Sixty to thirty?
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
United States
J. Sioat Fassett
New York
House Committee On the Judiciary
Fassett
New York State
Moren
Conferrees Submit To Troubles In Railroad Rate Debate
Washington June 18 The conference committee of both houses on the Railroad Rate bill faces continued trouble as Senator Tillman reports they have all they want to do. Senator Foraker fires telegraphic protests against the Senate amendment making pipelines common carrier. The conferrees adjourned with no quorum and will reconvene tomorrow and accept telegrams but shun further arguments from nonmembers.
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Houses of Congress
Senate
Tillman
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Kean Known As Black Sheep In Philadelphia Kidnapping Case
J J Kean arrested for kidnapping Frederick Muth. family ties fray as mother and brothers flee to Baltimore while Kean’s brother William enters Catholic priesthood in Woodstock Maryland. Kean once faced embezzlement charges in 1804 against Harlem River Bank. police say they had tracked him since last Thursday.
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Frederick Muth
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Woodstock
Harlem Hiver Bank
Robinson Gill
Brooklyn
Harlem River Bank
McLaughlin
Captain Donagh
New York
New Brunswick
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St. Mark's Ave
Muth
New York judge nomination expected in days
Washington reports the Southern District of New York seeks a new judge within days as candidates pressure the President. Representative Parsons backs Charles M. Hough while Thomas L. Chatfield remains hopeful for a U S attorney seat. White House says no decision yet and a nomination may come next week.
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Washington
New York
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White House
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Thomas L. Chatfield
United States
Can- Bidston
Jerome for Governor in Democratic nomination talk
District Attorney Jerome’s supporters push for him to seek the Democratic nomination for Governor. Mayor McClellan backs the effort quietly while Jerome’s campaign manager says a convention nod would compel him to run. Hearst and Republicans loom as likely rivals as Jerome weighs a bid.
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McClellan
John A. Henneberry
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Schenectady
Hearst
Mr. Hearst
American
Lawyers Seek Broad Bench Ticket Amid Corporate Ties
The bar committee likely to nominate Justices Clinch and Giegerich for the bench by August. Assistant Corporation Counsel Connoly may join the slate, with the panel expected to include several lawyers who have built strong corporate practices. The emphasis stays on merit and anti corruption.
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Giegerich
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Higgins
Lawyers’ Club
Connoly
Corporation
Albany
O Brien A Candidate For Leader In New District
Fire Commissioner O Brien is reported to seek the leader position for the new 19th District at the September primaries. Former leader of the old 21st, Matthew F. Donohue backs James Ahearn, contractor, as candidate. McClellan forces prepare to oppose Murphy allies, Sheriff Hayes faces primary pressure, and Thomas J. McCaul with John Cloughen unite to challenge the Sheriff.
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Tammany Hall
Matthew F. Donohue
Donohue
James Ahearn
Ahearn
Murphy
McClellan
O’brien
Hayes
Thomas J. McCaul
Neval Committee
John Cloughen
Pocasset Club
McCaul
Cary Sees Bryan Strongest Presidential Hope in 1908
Melbert B. Cary of Ridgefield tells Tribune that Bryan would win the White House if the election were held today, though he cautions on predicting the 1908 nomination. Cary notes improving Democratic prospects, cites Connecticut issues, and supports tariff reform and municipal ownership planks for Democrats.
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Melbert B. Cary
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Liie Thayer
Death of Georgia Representative Rufus E. Lester Shuts House
The House adjourned on hearing of Representative Rufus E. Lester's death from Georgia. Before the notice, the Agricultural Appropriation bill had been sent back to committee for further meat inspection amendments. Senate adopted resolutions by Senator Bacon and appointed a committee to attend the funeral.
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Rufus E. Lester
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Warner
Foster
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Overman
Fremont Men on Hand Celebrate Republican Jubilee
Philadelphia hosts the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Republican party at Musical Fund Hall with delegations from across the country. Nearly two hundred veterans of the party’s first battle attend, remembering John C. Fremont’s 1856 nomination as the event unfolds under the National League of Republican Clubs. Mayor Weaver delivered the address during the jubilee proceedings.
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Republican Party
Musical Fund Hall
John C. Frémont
National League of Republican Clubs
Weaver
National Republican League Golden Jubilee Celebration
A welcome address opens a National Republican League golden jubilee event as President Roosevelt and RNC chairman Cortelyou send greetings. Delegates hear calls for reform, praise Lincoln and Roosevelt principles, and plan a Fremont grave monument. Secretary Shaw speaks on tariff reform and urges action at an extraordinary Congress session.
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National Republicans
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Jersey City Republicans Toast 50th Anniversary Parade
The Frémont Club marked the Republican party golden jubilee with a Heights parade and a Philadelphia banner from Bergen. Mayor Fagan and officials spoke at a club celebration while Columbia Hall hosted more remarks by Edwin D. Duffield William H. Speer Marshall Van Winkle and James S. Erwin.
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Frémont Club
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Bergen
Fagan
James W. McCarthy
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Page and Strasbourger in clash over district leadership
Hostilities erupted after Tax Commissioner Strasbourger called captains to a Harlem Casino conference while Senator Page invited them to the Central Republican Club. Page claimed forty five of fifty captains backed him as the first skirmish ended with Strasbourger’s move labeled hostile to Page.
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List Assembly
Senator Page
Harlem
Central Republican Club
Chicago Exiles From Madison After Flood Prophecy
A Madison dispatch reports about 1500 residents leaving the city after a Negro exhorter predicted Lakes Mendota and Monona would engulf Madison due to iniquities. Many pulled deposits, others visited pleasure parks, and railways added extra coaches to handle the outward rush. A man completed a houseboat and moved aboard.
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Portage Killings Spark Citywide Arrests
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 18 John Alexander a Black man was fatally attacked in front of the Portage telephone office by five white men angered by an incident at the Portage Hotel. Sheriff Lenhart says four arrests have been made with more expected as authorities probe a slate of similar killings.
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Penn
John Alexander
Portage
Portage Hotel
Lenhart
She Kant Yeas
Pennsylvania Railroad Finances and Expansion Report
The company has secured right of way and plans New York terminal funding. It outlines large capital needs through 1908 totaling about 40 million, with significant increases in capital stock and bonded debt since 1900. Net bond debt rise is 91 million after branch-railroad absorptions, and total financing growth reaches 300 million. Spending funded improvements and stock purchases, with 122 million for property and 140 million in stock investments. Despite heavy outlays, traffic moved smoothly and finances improved from 71.0 million gross income in 1898 to 146.0 million in 1905, with net income rising to 30.0 million and dividends increasing to six percent by 1905.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Board of Directors
Eden
Criticizes Senator Lodge over railroad rate bill
In Franklin Pennsylvania on June 13 a public dispute centers on a railroad rate bill that would classify pipe lines as common carriers. Rep Joseph Sibley of the 28th Pennsylvania District says the clause would damage the oil industry for years. Telegrams and protest letters flood Representatives, while refiners and producers oppose the measure. Sibley urges opposition to the provision and recalls a Massachusetts senator linked to the pipeline plan. He notes a WI rumor that the senator claimed the provision would not hurt Rockefeller.
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