Perkins Refuses Testimony in Steel Trust Probe
Morgan Perkins, once a partner in Morgan & Co and former United States Steel director, again refuses to testify before the House Steel Trust Investigating Committee about campaign contributions. Chairman Stanley urges appearance at the next session, warning that continued defiance could lead to contempt of Congress. Perkins denies any salary funds were used for campaign financing and says he knows nothing of funds influencing legislation.
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William P Frye Aged Maine Senator Died After Land Hines
A garbled 19th or early 20th century report references William P Frye, a Maine senator, with discussions of corporate campaign contributions and a United States Steel committee. The text mentions Perkins, Beall, Stanley, and Lindaberry, and notes concerns about legality of corporate political giving and potential financial arrangements. Details are obscured but imply investigations into corporate influence and political funding.
Senator Frye Dead After Thirty Year Senate Tenure
Maine veteran William Pierce Frye died at his daughter Helen White's Lewiston home. He served in the United States Senate for thirty years, held the presiding pro tempore post since 1898, and had long medical decline. Survived by daughter Alice Bridges and another daughter Witte. His death triggers a Democratic successor as the Maine seat shifts. Born Lewistown September 2, 1832, Frye was Bowdoin graduate, lawyer, former mayor, attorney general, and longtime national Republican figure.
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Senate passes Arizona New Mexico statehood with recall provision
Washington August recall clause in the Arizona constitution is kept as Senate rejects Nelson amendment to remove judicial recall. The statehood measure for Arizona and New Mexico advances after marathon debate, with votes 63 to 18 for the recall inclusion and 46 to 23 against defeating the Nelson amendment. Admiral Yamanoto visit interrupted proceedings.
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Flying Chisel Kills Man at Midvale Works
Manuel Alonte, 28, an employee at the Midvale Steel works, was fatally struck when a chisel slipped from another worker and a hammer drove it into his side. The accident occurred in a lathe room as men rushed to aid him. he died before a physician arrived.
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Admiral Togo Tours Washington Navy Yard Gun Tests
Admiral Togo, amazed, inspects a new 14 inch gun at the Washington navy yard the first of twenty four powerful rifles for the Texan and New York battleships. He views welding casting and model hull testing with interest praising yard cleanliness as nineteen guns fire in salute and a Japanese flag is raised.
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Taft Signs Reapportionment Bill Expanding House
President Taft signed the reapportionment bill increasing the House to 433 members with two extra seats when Arizona and New Mexico achieve statehood. Storm sweeps Luzon at Ilocos Norte, causing $50,008 in damage as streams flood and suffering grows.
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