Meat in British Army Food Questions Highlight Canned Chicago Meat
In the House of Commons debate, officials confirmed that just over half of canned meat for South African troops came from the United States, with no clear proof it was from Chicago. Officials said no ptomaine poisoning cases were linked to enteric fever, and considered stamping manufacture dates on canned meat. The Board of Trade weighs broader import controls while stockpiles for war remain.
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South Africa
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Starkey
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Board of Trade
Haldane
Hard Blow to Butchers Over Meat Trust Price Rise
Retail butchers and delicatessens report sharp meat price increases driven by the Meat Trust. Lamb and mutton wholesale up two cents a pound, other meats as much as three cents. Trade groups fear further hikes as packing scandals depress demand and push costs onto retailers.
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Tribune
Medam
Kidnaper Kean Captured After Freddie Muth Rescue
Freddie Muth was found after police confronted John Joseph Kean, the man who abducted him for $400 embezzled from real estate dealer Charles J. Cooke. Kean surrendered, detailing the ordeal while the boy described being moved between houses and fed bread and milk. The public celebrated as Mayor Weaver and police credited the newspapers for aiding the search.
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John Joseph Kean
Muth
Clare
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Freddie Muth
Freddie
Kean
Taylor
Charlie Ross
Mr. Muth
Louis Kolasky
Farm family dies from poisoned bologna sausage
J B Baremore a farmer near Fort Smith and his two children Emma five and James eighteen months died today in Fort Smith from pneumonia poisoning after eating bologna sausage bought at a street stand. A daughter seven is at the point of use.
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Ark
J. B. Baremore
Fort Smith
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James
Stockyard Inquiry Begun by Chicago Joint Committee
A stockyards investigation started in Chicago under a joint committee of the Chicago Commercial Association the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Chicago Medical Association. Experts include Dr. W A Evans of the University of Illinois Dr. Maximilian Herzog chief of the Bureau of Science of the Philippines Dr A T Peters University of Nebraska professor of Veterinary medicine Dr M F Povenet pathologist Pennsylvania State Board of Livestock Commissioners and Dr Ludwig Hektoen.
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Chicago Commercial Association
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Chicago Medical Association
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University of Illinois
Maximiltian Herzog
Bureau of Science of the Philippines
A. T. Peters
University of Nebraska
M. FP. Povenet
Pennsylvania State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Ludwig 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 improving government inspection of meat and sanitary conditions of packing houses so no room for criticism will be left. The resolution was sent to all members of Congress.
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Washington
Burkett
Senate
Nebraska Stock Growers’ Association
Congress
Ohio Canal Bill Passed By Senate June 16
Washington notes the Senate approved the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal bill by a large majority with eleven opposed. Other noncontroversial measures moved forward. Debate continued between Tillman and Hopkins on investigating national bank political contributions, touching on the Chicago National Bank failure.
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Senate
Tillman
Hopkins
Chicago National Bank
Four appropriation bills become law and more await action
Washington reports that four of fourteen appropriations bills required to run the government have become laws the Urgent Deficiency Pension Diplomatic and Consular and Army bills. Six more have passed both houses and await conference. The Indian Appropriation bill is ready for the President.
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Congress
Military Academy
District of Columbia
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Nomination Moves for Ambassador Leishman to Turkey
Washington reports the President sent to the Senate the nomination of Nogh G A Leishman of Pennsylvania as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkey. The Senate confirmed Leishman without sending the nomination to committee. Colonel Samuel R. Whitall, retired, to be placed on the army retired list with brigadier general rank.
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Senate
Turkey
Noghn G A Leishman
Pennsylvania
Samuel RK. Whitall
Leishman
Committee On Foreign Relations
San Francisco Banks Seek Ten Year U S Treasury Deposit
The San Francisco committee asked the Senate Finance Committee for a ten year deposit of £10,00,00 from the U S Treasury to aid banks after recent fire and earthquake losses. The panel showed limited enthusiasm but a plan may emerge. Secretary Shaw to testify tomorrow as talks continue on securing additional funds.
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Washington
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, local managers for Armour and Swift, each received $100 fines in Mobile's municipal court for keeping and offering tainted meats in cold storage. Health officials testified to the decayed condition, while the city mayor pledged continued investigation and stricter food-safety enforcement.
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Tribune
Mobile
Arthur W. Davis
J. D. Carroll
Armour and Swift
Laney
Pierpont
Bliss
Parole Bill Aims to Extend Reformatories’ Good Behavior Privilege
Washington June 18 The Fassett bill seeks to apply state parole benefits to United States prisoners in New York state reformatories. It proposes indeterminate sentences with parole on good behavior and requires reporting to wardens, linking successful parole to potential absolute discharge while rearrest if violated. The House Judiciary Committee favors passage to align federal and state reform practices.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
United States
J. Sioat Fassett
New York
House
Fassett
New York State
Mi 4
Conferrees Have Their Troubles In Railroad Rate Talks
Washington June 18 The conference committee of both houses on the Railroad Rate bill reports it has all it needs amid telegram protests over the Senate amendment making pipelines common carriers Senator Foraker complains of denied access to the conferrees Tillman says the panel will not invite further arguments They adjourned with no quorum and will reconvene tomorrow.
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Houses of
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Senate
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Senator Foraker
Mr. Foraker
New York District Judge Nomination Quietly Progressing
Washington reports a pending appointment for a Southern District of New York judge within days. Representative Parsons backs Charles M. Hough, while supporters for Thomas J. Chatfield press their case. The President has not decided and may delay sending the nomination to the Senate.
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Washington
New York
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Charles M. Hough
White House
Senate
Thomas J. Chatfield
United States
Eastern District of
Kean Kidnapping Suspect Known in City
J J Kean arrested by Philadelphia police for the kidnapping of Frederick Muth. He was a familiar figure in the city, with family at 967 Park Avenue. Kean’s mother and two brothers reportedly left for Baltimore as investigations noted his past embezzlement case in 1804 and a long history of trouble.
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Philadelphia
Frederick Muth
Kean
Park Avenue
Baltimore
William Kean
Woodstock
Harlem
Robinson Gill
Brooklyn
Harlem River Bank
McLaughlin
Captain Donagh
New York
Cne
New Brunswick
Gustave Brandus
St. Mark's Ave
Jerome for Governor eyes Democratic nomination
District Attorney Jerome draws support from Mayor McClellan and other prominent Democrats as his camp weighs a governor bid. Campaign manager says Jerome would accept if nominated but denies official authorization. Hearst aims at both Jerome and McClellan, while Republicans and Hearst backers debate the race dynamics.
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Jerome
McClellan
John A. Henneberry
Hearst
American
Lawyers Nominate Corporate Lawyers for Bench Seats
Justices Clinch and Giegerich near nomination by the bar committee. The ticket could include Assistant Corporation Counsel Connoly and other corpora tion lawyers. The group argues many top lawyers have served corporations and should not be barred for past clients.
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Giegerich
Committee of the
Bar
Higgins
Lawyers’ Club
Connoly
Corporation
Fawenen
Albany
OBrien Aims for 19th District Leader Role in Primaries
Fire Commissioner O'Brien is reported at Tammany Hall as a candidate for leader of the new 19th District. James Ahearn, a contractor and Murphy ally, already announced, with Donohue advising. McClellan forces plan to oppose Murphy alignment. Sheriff Hayes faces a Murphy bid for punishment in the 28th district. Ex Alderman McCaul and ex-president Cloughen coordinate to challenge the Sheriff.
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Tammany Hall
Matthew F. Donohue
Donohue
James Ahearn
Ahearn
Murphy
McClellan
Sheriff Hayes
Thomas F. McCaul
Néeral
John Cloughen
Poecasset Club
McCaul
Cary Sees Bryan For President Strength In 1908 Race
Melbert B. Cary of Ridgefield predicts Bryan would be the Democratic nominee and winner if the election were held that year. He cites Bryan as the strongest figure in politics, notes improving Democratic prospects, and urges a tariff plank for free raw materials and municipal ownership with local option.
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Bryan
Melbert B. Cary
Ridgefield
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White House
Congress
Connecticut
Liice Thayer
Death of Georgia Representative Lester Shakes House
The House adjourned after the news of Representative Rufus E. Lester's death. Before the announcement the Agricultural Appropriation bill was returned to the committee for further meat inspection amendments. Senate adopted resolutions of respect at 4 55 p m and named a delegation to attend the funeral.
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Rufus E. Lester
Georgia
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Clapp
Warner
Foster
Fulton
Overman
Thousands Flee Madison as Lakes Menona Monona Predicted Flood
A Madison dispatch reports about fifteen hundred people left the city after a Negro exhorter predicted flooding from Lakes Menona and Monona. Many moved to pleasure parks and deposits were drawn from banks while railroads added coaches for the outbound rush. One man completed a houseboat for his family to occupy.
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Tribune
Madison
Wis
Mendota
Monona
Fifty-Year Jubilee of Republican Party Opens in Philadelphia
The Musical Fund Hall hosts a commemorative celebration for the Republican party's 50th anniversary with delegates nationwide and about two hundred veterans from Fremont era. The National League of Republican Clubs conducts the event alongside its annual convention as Mayor Weaver speaks.
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Republican Party
Musical Fund Hall
John Co. Frémont
National League of Republican Clubs
Weaver
Golden jubilee of National Republican League marks unity
The National Republican League celebrates its golden jubilee with greetings from President Roosevelt and George B. Cortelyou. Mayor Weaver and Secretary Shaw address the crowd, emphasizing equal protection under the law and a square deal, while plans to honor Frémont’s grave are approved. The convention adjourns after a mass meeting and tariff remarks.
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Lincoln
Samuel Wallin
Brooklyn
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Grand Army of the Republic
Moore
Academy of Music
Shaw
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Newry
Congress
Jersey City Republicans celebrate party jubilee parade and meeting
The Frémont Club led a parade in the Heights and held a jubilee meeting after, marking the Republican party’s founding anniversary. Speakers included Mayor Fagan, James W. McCarthy, Theodore I. Blerck, Thomas McEwan Jr, Herman A. Berg and Philip W. Greece, with a celebratory gathering at Columbia Hall in Greenville.
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Frémont Club
Hudson City
Heights
Philadelphia
Bergen
Fagan
James W. McCarthy
Board of Aldermen
Page and Strasbourger Clash Over Captains Meeting
Hostilities erupt between Tax Commissioner Strasbourger and Senator Page. Strasbourger calls captains to Harlem Casino conference while Page schedules a Central Republican Club meeting. Page reports forty five of fifty captains support him. Strasbourger’s move voted hostile to Page.
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List Assembly
Senator Page
Harlem
Central Republican Club
Five Suspects Arrested After Man Killed in Portage Incident
Johnstown Penn June 18 reports John Alexander a Black man killed outside the Portage telephone office by five white men after an incident at the Portage Hotel. Sheriff Lenhart made four arrests with others to follow. Police note five similar murders in the area.
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Johnstown
Penn
John Alexander
Portage
Portage Hotel
Sherif Lenhart
Pennsylvanian Railroad Finances Show Major Growth and Spending
The company plans to cover 1907 and 1908 capital needs with a $40 million expenditure for New York terminals while paying off $50 million in notes due 1907. Since 1900 capital stock rose from $129 million to $308 million and bonded debt from $88 million to $192 million.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Comany
Criticizes Senator Lodge Over Oil Pipeline Bill
Franklin, June 18 The railroad rate bill’s provisions making pipelines common carriers threaten the oil industry with long term damage says Representative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania. An open letter publicizes his view noting protests from oil refiners and producers and urging elimination of the provision. Sibley claims the Standard might recover, but others could not, and warns of a possible pushback against Senate efforts led by Massachusetts figures.
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