07 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
1
Shaky OCR fragment claims Atlantic City plans a flight contest with a prize. It mentions New York aviation figure Glenn and backers hoping to showcase flyers from July near the ocean route. Candidates and officials are referenced with unclear details and locations.
Railroads including Western Trunk and Eastern trunk lines withdraw announced rate increases following a four hour White House conference. Government officials led by Taft and Wickersham will suspend post May 1 rate hikes as they negotiate enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act to regulate railroad freight charges.
Mrs Ma tilde M Chesbrough was fined five thousand dollars by a United States judge in Trenton New Jersey for attempting to smuggle fiery contraband into the country. The case involved a trunk with a false bottom intended to conceal the goods and the wife of a missionary linked to the Chesbrough line of a cult.
A brief from Washington reports a pending act authorizing disposal of coal lands for agricultural use. The bill, once approved by the president, would allow permanent cultivation of vast areas while government maintains control of the coal.
Milieola June Gor reports Harmon wrecked his aeroplane near Hempstead after attempting a short flight. He climbed to about 76 to 80 feet, engine failed, plane landed with a jolt, propeller shattered, covering torn, several ribs broken, Harmon escaped unharmed. Witnesses watched the wreck with sadness.
Mine Workers of America President Lewis met with President Taft to urge a specific approach to the newly created bureau. He warned against turning the bureau into a hindrance to miners and noted 76,000 miners on strike in Illinois and the western states awaiting contract signings.
Washington June 7 C D Norton of Chicago former assistant secretary named to the President's service. Norton is expected to help persuade the country that the administration's work is good and to man the White House effort. Counterfeiters Jug in Missouri Prison
A June 7 Senate debate centered on prohibiting use of the Red Cross insignia by unauthorized persons amid a report that an international banking group announced plans to take bonds of the Southern Pacific and a note about a $25,000,000 float involving Boris Berna.
In April, a suit alleges overcharging by four firms including Blue Island Equipment Company, American Car Company, Austin Manufacturing Company, and Memphis Car Company. The case targets accounting irregularities and demands action against these entities and a railroad company for related charges.
Fragmentary notice reports shortages of mine laborers and rising import concerns as the company faces charges and grievances. Names and precise details are unreadable in the OCR, but the shift in labor supply and related tensions are the focus of the readable text.
Report from London dated June 7 notes former President Theodore Roosevelt and party were entertained by King George at Marlborough House. Mrs Grant of Chicago and Frederic Grant’s wife are listed among attendees, with references to Mary and a social gathering at the borough house.
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