Senate Arms Against Freight Rate Increases
A Washington conference between the president and Attorney General Wiekerstam discussed a proposed general rise in freight rates by the Western Trams association. Details were reserved for cabinet discussion, with Taft calling the issue a signal of broader administrator moves on railroad regulation. The matter centers on suspending proposed increases and the state commission’s authority, as the administration weighs next steps.
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La Follette objects to railroad bill introduction
Fragmentary notes show Mr La Follette seeking to advance railroad rate bills while Mr Elking objects and prevents introduction of the joint resolution. The exchange occurs as part of routine business with requests to delay and a plan to hear from La Follette later.
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Reward Offered For Suspect In Alma Kellner Murder
A $1000 reward is offered by relatives of Alma Kellner for the arrest and conviction of Joseph Wendling, alleged murderer, believed to be in New Orleans or Louisville areas. Wendling’s wife, Mrs. Joseph Wendling, remains in custody as an accessory charge in the case. Police report she maintains she knew nothing of the girl’s death.
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New Orleana
Joseph Wendling
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Football Star Eludes Arrest Then Kills Self in Pa
Wil helm Dudley, a 22 year old Boston Pa athlete described as a well known football player, shot himself at his home after eluding a constable who had just served a warrant on a charge brought by young women. The incident followed threats of exposure through advertising claims and an attempted clothing change before the fatal act.
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Corporate tax case teed to be reargued this fall
Washington reports the corporation tax case teed for reargument after a delay. Treasury officials say more than 926,000 100 year revenue may accrue to government if the decision upholds the law. Maxwell Byarts of New York first sued to test the tax, with several New York and Chicago suits joining. Taft and Attorney General Wickersham defend the measure as constitutional.
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New York
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Chicago
Justice Brewer
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Standard Oil
Taft
Wickersham
Ashland Tragic Drowning In River Incident
In Ashland Kentucky June a young man and a woman named William Jackson and Clara Sinigson perished while attempting to rescue a drowning girl. Lifeguards and bystanders tried to reach shore but exhaustion and strong currents led to both deaths. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Bankers Jewelry Suspected in Sailor Theft Case
Witness testimony details a marina incident involving Mr Lyon and Mrs Lyon at a pier. Jewelry valued at 560 pounds and emeralds were seized after a search conducted by a female inspector. Lyons claim eleven pieces of baggage were shipped ahead on the steamer Claciougt, with a full search ordered to recover all items and prevent further loss.
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Weather Notes From May Warmth Turns to Coldest May
A garbled May report from Washington and Yuma records extreme heat then cites a 90 degree reading in shaded conditions near 90 degrees. The piece mentions Frenkénfled and telegraph lines, with Pittsburgh and the United Weather Bureau noting May cold snaps and cooling trends.
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Jacury
Yuma
Arizona
Pittsburg
United weather bureau
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