Tariff bills inch forward as pineapples and coal face shifts
Washington June 23 three key tariff questions advanced in the Senate notably lumber pineapples and coal with leaders predicting committee of the whole bill completion by early next week. debates centered on pineapple duties and proposed Cuba canary preference while coal and lumber rates were tweaked by Finance Committee and various amendments.
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United States
Ship Subsidy Revived At Washington Dinner
Washington June 22 A revived ship subsidy campaign began at a New Willard Hotel dinner with Merchant Marine League officials hosting. Rep Humphrey will introduce a bill in the House and a Senate ally backs it. Taft urged support for reviving a U S merchant marine while Cannon and other leaders listened. The plan includes foreign built ships under American registry, tax changes, and new mail lines funded by mail receipts.
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Helpless Husband Witnesses Wife Death in Paralyzed State
Chicago report of a tragedy where John Bennett, paralyzed and immobile, could only shout as his wife Mrs Bennett hanged herself with a rope after setting a gas jet on a chair. Neighbors intervened when she was found suspended.
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Ex Sheriff Hilton Acquitted in Oswego Case
Former Oswego County Sheriff Henry Biter was acquitted by a jury in the Supreme Court at Pulaski of presenting fraudulent claims for transporting prisoners in 192%. The amount involved was about 8%. Special Deputy Attorney General D. V. Murphy led the prosecution.
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DOJ to Indict Sugar Trust Higher Ups Seeks Prosecution
Washington reports the Department of Justice believes an indictment will be filed by Friday in the Sugar Trust case tied to the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company. Attorney General Wickersham aims to prosecute top officials, not just subordinates, while a federal grand jury hears witnesses John Sparhawk and John Arbuckle regarding the American Sugar Refining Company and related activities.
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American Sugar Refining Company
John Sparhawk
Adolf Segal
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American Company
Philadelphia
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Henry L. Stimson
United States
ROOT DEFENDS CUBANS
Senator Root defends Cuba in tariff policy, stressing United States obligations under the 1903 treaty and the Platt amendment. He notes exports to Cuba rose sharply while imports grew slowly and warns against abrupt changes that would undermine Cuba’s independence and prosperity. He cautions that raising pineapple duties would violate the treaty spirit.
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Wright brothers seek 30 day extension for Fort Myer tests
The Wright brothers applied to the War Department for a 30 day extension to complete their aeroplane preparations for the Fort Myer trials. The secretary approved, with speed urged and no further extensions unless emergencies arose. Orville anticipated not more than ten extra days, but the extra time was granted to cover contingencies. The field at Fort Myer is being cleared and trolley wires will be reduced. Balloons to mark the five mile speed course were inflated. Orville may join an inspection tour with signal corps officers to select the best course and telephoned tie-in points will be laid afterward.
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America Not to Yield over Hankow Sze-Chuen Loan
Washington reports inquiry fails to confirm a 2 percent American share. Officials reiterate US right to a quarter of the $27,000,000 issue under the 19% convention. Knox has nothing further to publicize on ongoing negotiations. London notes US willingness to participate if shared and rights are recognized by all parties. Peking opens the Inter national Banking Corporation branch, the first US bank in the East to join the local financial group.
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Cannon Against Woman Suffrage Remarks at Oswego Graduation
Speaker Cannon entertained Oswego High School graduates with remarks on woman suffrage. He joked that a vote would be influenced by sweethearts and wives, noting women would control husbands and families if suffrage existed. He misheard his age, inspiring laughter before ending with a bow.
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Washington
Cannon
Oswego CN. Y. High School
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President Elliott Testifies on Northwestern Improvement assets
In St Paul on June 23 President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railway testified at the state rate hearing about the Northwestern Improvement Company's assets. The sub company owns many coal mines in the west and iron and coal properties. The stock is about 2.78 million dollars with bonds around 3.3 million. A dividend of 17 million went to the railway company. Original asset cost is 12.27 million. coal mine value is about 50 million per Land Commissioner Cooper. The iron mine value remains uncertain.
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Thomas Cooper
Seventeen Miners Die In Gas Explosion At Wehrum Mine
At Lackawanna Coal and Coke No 4 mine in Wehrum Pennsylvania an early morning gas explosion killed seventeen miners and injured sixteen. Most victims and many injured were foreign born Italians among the relief workers and families. Rescue efforts continued through the day as crews using oxygen and safety gear recovered twelve bodies initially and five more later, with searches continuing until only two rooms remained unanswered.
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Spangler Hospital
Joseph Willams
Altoona
Will Permit Consolidation In Westchester Lighting Firms
Albany June 22 The Public Service Commission 2d District approves Westchester Lighting Company buying the entire 940000 capital stock of Northern Westchester Lighting and first mortgage bonds not to exceed 1 par value of its stock, plus all of Peekskill Lighting and Railroad Company common stock and 7 shares of 6 percent cumulative preferred. The commission says consolidation will yield better service and economies. Westchester may issue 5900000 in first collateral trust bonds maturing in ten years at 6 percent to finance the acquisitions.
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Publi Service Commission
Westchester Lighting Company
Northern Westchester Lighting Company
Peekskill Lighting and Railroad Company
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Peekskil Lighting and Railroad Company
Reform Bill Framing Proposed by Citizens Union
Albany June 23 The Citizens Union of New York plans a new approach to state budget bills. Dr Allen head of the Municipal Research Bureau would study current methods, report on a scientific budgeting process, and guide changes. The Union also widening its annual Legislature review to the whole state, covering all measures rather than targeting New York City members.
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Citizens Union of New York
J. O. Hammitt
Dr. Allen
New York City Municipal Research Bureau
Citizens Union
New York
Smallpox Well In Hand State Health Says No Outbreak
The State Department of Health reported no general outbreak, noting mild cases across upstate districts. Old Forge in the Adirondacks and locales along the New York Central line show cases, with Schoharie County worst with nineteen in January and eight in February.
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Heinsheimer Estate Pays State Inheritance Tax
Albany reports State Controller Gaus received a check for $146.00 to pay the collateral inheritance tax on the Louis A. Heinsheimer estate. He died in New York January 1, and by paying before July 1 the attorney saved the estate $7,000.
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Gaus
Louis A. Heinsheimer
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Fowler named deputy attorney general in New York
Albany announces the appointment of J Samuel Fowler of Jamestown as deputy attorney general at four thousand dollars annual pay. The post opened after Roger P. Clark’s promotion to third deputy. Fowler previously served in the Assembly from 1899 to 1903.
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O'Malley
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Roger P. Clark
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Governor Smith Addresses Race and Railroad Strike in Final Message
Governor Hoke Smith’s final address to the Georgia Legislature discusses racial segregation in schools, urging counties to recognize race differences and avoid critical pressure. He also describes the Georgia Railroad strike triggered by white firemen losing jobs to Black workers, notes federal calls for calm, and explains his refusal to meet Thomas K. Scott’s demand for harsher action to prevent violence.
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Warrants Issued for Cameron Currie and Partners
Detroit June 2 warrants were issued for Cameron Currie and Louis H Case of Cameron Currie Co. for alleged fraud in a firm failure with about 1 501 400 liabilities. Michael J Bourke, a customer owing over 100 000, also named. Case charges included conspiracy and embezzlement. Rourke testified Currie manipulated accounts to cover debt.
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More Charges Against Madden in Chicago Graft Case
Chicago reports indicate grand jury indicts Martin B Skinner Madden and M J Boyle in a widening graft probe tied to extortion from Chicago businessmen. Madden Boyle and F A Fouchot had prior convictions and fines for $1090. New trials set to begin July 6 under an agreed plan.
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Taft Pardons Bucket Shop Man Percy Wade
President Taft pardons Percy Wade after a local conviction for conducting a bucket shop. The pardon follows Attorney Baker's recommendation and aims to test the law's validity, as Wade had not yet begun his 30 day jail term and was on bond.
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Taft
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Brandenburg Witness Dies After Court Session
Benjamin F. Kelley, a handwriting expert linked to the Brandenburg grand larceny case in the Supreme Court Criminal Branch, collapsed and died minutes after a conference with counsel Samuel Beil Thomas. Reported cause: acute indigestion, near 1955 Broadway. The incident occurs as Brandenburg’s defense challenges expert testimony on a Cleveland signature used in a Times sale.
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Broughton Brandenburg
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Benjamin F. Kelley
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
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Will not build Harriman road injunction bars money
Salem, June 23. Circuit Judge Calloway of Marion County granted a permanent injunction blocking state officials from spending a $100,000 appropriation approved in February to build a Medford to Crater Lake road. The suit, led by J. K. Sears of McCoy, argues the project amounts to class legislation and is unconstitutional. The Harriman plan proposed joint financing by Jackson County and the state with Harriman’s involvement.
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