Senate approves railroad bill amendments in June session
Washington June 2. The senate adopted a set of amendments to the railroad bill including Overman’s injunction provision affecting state laws, Turton’s interstate commerce report on uniform classifications, and La Follette’s agents to accept service in Washington. The package also requires semi annual tariff and classification analyses by the interstate commerce commission.
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la Follette
Washington
Overman
Senate
Turton
Inter State
cCommerce Commission
la Vollette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermediate Points in Iowa Seek Supplementary Complaint
Des Moines June 2. The Iowa rail round commission notified Attorney General Wickersham that the injunction blocking the new shipping rate does not apply to intermediate Iowa points, only to Missouri River points. The commission noted intermediate points are paying the higher rate and asked the attorney general to file a supplementary complaint.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Rail Round Commission
Wickersham
Missouri River
Railroad Commission
Attorneyv
Senate rejects Crawford amendment to commodities clause
Washington June 2 The Senate defeats the Crawford amendment to the railroad bill modifying the commodities clause of the Hepburn act by a viva voce vote.
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Senate
Washington
May Enjoin Commission in Government Action
Washington June 2 Attorney General Wickersham said he has given no thought to government action seeking injunctions either from the Interstate Commerce Commission or other authority.
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Washington
Wickersham
Aeither Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Increases Eastbound Freight Rates
Washington reports the Baltimore and Ohio railroad filed a rate hike for commodity freight from Chicago to New York. The new rates take effect July 1 and average about nine percent higher.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Freight rate advances by Chicago and Ohio river committee
Advances in commodity freight rates averaging about 1 1 4 percent were issued by the Chicago and Ohio river committee within the Central Freight association area from Chicago and Milwaukee to Indianapolis and Ohio River points.
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Washington
Chicago and Ohio River Committee
Central Freight Association
Chicago
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Ohio River
La Follette Warns Sutherland Over Railroad Bill Clash
In Washington on June 2 during debate on a railroad bill amendment Senator La Follette told Senator Sutherland he would be called to account for his record. Sutherland replied that such experience had happened before and he was prepared to face it again.
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Utah
Washington
Sutherland
Senate
la Follette
Kellner murder suspect buys ticket to Antwerp
A man answering the description of Joseph Wendling, the Kellner murder suspect, bought a New York to Antwerp ticket on January 20, indicating flight to Europe while police investigate.
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Antwerp
Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
New York
The Condition of Cotton Report Released
The crop reporting board places the May 25 cotton condition at 82 percent of normal, up from 81.1 percent last year and above the ten year average of 80.9. Planting area reaches about 3,196,000 acres, 102.8 percent of last year’s 32,292,000 acres, an increase of roughly 204,000 acres or 2.8 percent.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Senator Cummins Tours Iowa Campaign Schedule
Senator A B Cumming arrived in Des Moines and left for Red Oak to support Attorney General Byers in the Ninth Iowa district race against Congressman Walter J. Smith. He plans to speak in Council Bluffs tomorrow, Creston Saturday, and Guthrie Center Monday.
Automobile Salesman Shot Dead in 4 Train Tragedy
Reese Prosser a Seattle automobile salesman formerly of Cleveland was shot and killed by his divorced wife Vera on a train at Libby Montana yesterday. The incident occurred after a separation as they traveled together on the 4 train.
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Seattle
Reese Prosser
Cleveland
Vera
Libby
Mont
Nebraska Democrats Weigh Forcing Bryan Into Senate Race
Lincoln June 2 Democrats assess press petitions and county efforts to compel William Jennings Bryan to run for the Senate. Party leaders say a 60 000 signature push could pressure Bryan and trigger a contest against Republican Hitchcock. Some predict Willis Reed or Richard Metcalfe may also enter if Bryan declines.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan
Senate
Reng
Ve Evans
Hamilton Co
Star Wilson
Polk Com
R. Wilson
Ev ‘Ory
Omaha
Hitchcock
Wilson
Pryan
Mr. Bryan
Edgard Howard
Columbus Telegram
State Press Association
Willis E. Reed
Madison
Richard J. Metcalfe
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate to 3 Percent
In London on June 2 the Bank of England reduced its bank rate from 4 to 3 percent as gold inflow and anticipated release of government balances improve liquidity. The decision came from the directors amid favorable money conditions.
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Bank of England
London
English Aviator Makes Safe Channel Crossing to France
Dover reports Charles Stewart Rolls began his flight Thursday evening from Dover and landed safely in France near Lineatte. The day included battles over a Bailey railroad amendment in the Senate, aiming to bar carriages from shipping self produced commodities across state lines, amid debates on constitutional limits and the Hepburn Act.
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Dover
Channel
Charles Stewart Rolls
English Channel
France
Lineatte
Bleached flour case opens with home company witness
John M. Mitchell of St Louis president of CHA TNO fetarers timeline cry testified his firm installed bleaching machinery at Lexington Mill and Elevator Co in Lexington Nebraska where the four seized by the government was made. Em Perry a Green Castle Missouri grocer testified he bought 625 sacks of flour from Lexington salesman and unwittingly sold most before seizure. James S Shepard a chemistry professor explained the chemical bleaching processes involved.
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Kansas City
John M. Mitchell
St. Louis
Lexington Mill and Levator Company
Lexington
Neb
Perry
Green Castle
Lexington Mill and Elevator Company
United States
James S. Shepard
State Agriculture College of
South Dakota
Decree bars entry to Bluefields defied by Venus captain
The Venus, a Madriz war vessel under Dr Irias, must not allow any ship to enter Bluefields after June 1 without Madriz permission or customs at the bluff. Captain Gilmer of the Paducah will disregard these rules and take prompt steps to prevent Venus interference with American vessels.
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Washington
Irias
Venus
Bluefields
Madriz
Gilmer
United States
Paducah
Iriay
Bishop Named Faculty Member at Iowa State College Ames
Lincoln Neb June 2 State Superintendent KE Bishop elected to the faculty of the Iowa State College at Ames to begin duties after his term as Nebraska state superintendent ends in January. He will probably accept the position and move to Ames.
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Lincoln
Neb
KE. C. Bishop
Iown Agricultural College
Ames
Nebraska
Bishop
Votes for Oklahoma Women Question Faces November Ballot
Oklahoma voters appear to decide suffrage in the November regular election after the state supreme court upheld the secretary of state's overruling of suffragist petition objections. The ruling clears the path to placing the question before electors.
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Subiie
Okla
Oklahoma
State Supreme Court
Cross
Former Railroad President Dies in Germantown
Joseph J. Norris former president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad company died suddenly today at his Germantown home. The Philadelphia announcement notes his long service and leadership of the railroad during his tenure.
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Philadelphia
Joseph 3. Norris
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Germantown
Burkett Files for Re election in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb June 2 Senator Elmer J Burkett filed with the secretary of state notice of his candidacy for re election to the United States as a Republican and paid the filing fee of 50 dollars He said Congress would adjourn not later than July 1.
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Burkett
Lincoln
Neb
Elmer J. Burkett
Secretary of State
United States
Congress
Reed Considers Democratic Senate Candidacy in Madison
Willis E. Reed of Madison weighs a run for the Democratic nomination as he talks with C. W. Bryan about county option. Reed, a former law partner of W. W. Allen, may disrupt the Democratic scene if he enters the race while Gruenther and Bryan press county option efforts.
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Lincoln
Willis E. Reed
Madison
Reed
C. W. Bryan
W. W. Allen
Chris Gruenther
Gruenther
Mr. Bryan
Peary Visits King George at Marlborough House
Commander Robert E. Peary met King George at Marlborough House in London on June 2. He spent about thirty minutes recounting his achievements and discussing Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition prospects.
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Peary
King George
London
Robert E. Peary
Marlborough House
Captain Scott
Bank Embezzlement Charged in Marshall Bank Case
Indianapolis, June 2. William P. Anderson of this city was arrested on charges of grand larceny and embezzlement tied to the closing of the West Union bank at Marshall Illinois about two weeks ago. The bank fails due to alleged mis management and is now under a receiver.
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Indianapolis
William P. Anderson
West Union Bank
Marshall, Ill
Diamond brooches found in glove valued at $1000
Newark police seek owner of three diamond brooches worth 1000 dollars found in an old glove on a counter at a dry goods store several days ago by an employee. No claimant has appeared to recover the items.
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Newark
N. J
Postal Savings Bank Bill Amended by Davidson Provision
Washington June 2 The house republican caucus agreed to amend the postal savings bank bill by adopting the Davidson provision to allow 65 percent of deposits to local banks 30 percent to bonds and 5 percent to permanent reserve funds in the treasury.
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Washington
House
Republican Caucus
Postal Savings Bank
Davidson
Postal Savings Banks
Treasury
Alliance Treaty Rumored Between Colombia and Ecuador
In Bogota on June 2 observers say Colombia's Foreign Minister Carlos Calderon and Ecuador's Minister in Bogota General Julio Andrade signed an offensive and defensive alliance. Calderon briefed the national assembly in secret and the body unanimously supported the policy.
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Bogota
Columbia
Carlos Calderon
Julio Andrada
Calderon
National Assembly
Assembly
Senate Rejects Challenge to Supreme Court Ruling
Washington June 2 The senate voted 25 to 31 to refuse to challenge the Supreme Court again over the right of common carriers to transport commodities they produce. The narrow defeat ends attempts to force another decision on the issue.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Railroads Agree to Conference After Interchange
Government restraining order against twenty five railroads prompted a conference of railroad counsel in Chicago after telegraphic talks. Three systems Missouri Pacific Western Pacific and Frisco faced service of the order by U S marshals while shippers watched for further rates action as old freight rates remained in effect.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Uaitern States Marshal's Office
Missouri Pacific
Wabash and
Frisco Systems
David P. Dyer
United States Circuit Court
Mannibal
Wool Rates Up Across Western Trunk Line Territory
The Western Trunk Line association won partial effect of tariffs with an injunction limited to tariff A 115. Tariffs on wool from Chicago to Milwaukee and Chicago to St Paul and St Paul to eastern destinations take effect today. A 10 cent rise per hundred pounds applies to wool moved via Minneapolis or St Paul to Atlantic seaboard destinations, impacting Western Trunk Line shippers.
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Washington
Western Trunk Line Association
United States Circuit Court
Hannibal
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Missouri
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Boston
Minneapolis
Doxey Testifies Denying Poisoning Claim Admits Morphine Habit
Mrs Dora B Doxey testified in Judge Grinnis court denying any link to William J Erder s death and blaming her alleged misconduct on a morphine habit The defense said it would finish its case today potentially sending the case to the jury by Saturday with closing arguments to follow.
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St. Louis
Dora B. Doxey
William J. Erder
Take Care of the Boys: Havemeyer Testimony in Sugar Conspiracy
Testimony reveals H. Q. Havemeyer ordered to “take care of the boys” two weeks before death in 1907 and to get them counsel as three American Sugar Refining officials face a customs fraud trial. Gerbracht plus Bendernagel and Meike are charged. defense arguments unfold with references to wages paid and prior pardons.
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New York
H. QO. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Ernest W. Gerbracht
James F. Bendernagel
Oliver Spitzer
Atlanta
Taft
Gerbracht
Mra
Spitzer
Theodore Havemyer
H. O. Havemyer
Heike
Bendernagel
Favors Golden Rule Chief Kohler Trial Makes Small Gains
Cleveland June 2 The second day of Chief Kohler of the Golden Rule era faced trial on immorality intoxication and insubordination charges. The prosecution’s main witness said she saw Kohler in a disorderly house drinking wine while the defense gained ground. Patrick J Brown a former Munroe Indiana officer testified Kohler ignored his complaint when his car was stolen and ordered him out of the chief’s office.
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Cleveland
Kohler
Patrick J. Brown
Munree
Ind
Brown
Vessey Speaks at Gregory in Campaign Stop
Governor Vessey spoke to a full Gregory Auditorium audience last night on party lines. Attorney Schrader of Rapid City followed as congressional candidate, then an informal reception. The party headed to Lamro for another rally this afternoon.
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Vessey
Gregory
Attorney Schrader
Rapid City
Congress
Lamro
Athletic Girl Whips Man In Street Altercation
Miss Lillian Jackson of Germantown, noted for tennis prowess and strong right arm, confronted a man who stepped from behind a tree as she neared home after a call in Philadelphia. She defended herself, showcasing notable protection and resolve.
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Philadelphia
Lillian Jackson
Germantown
Weather Bulletin Forecast for Nebraska Showers Tonight
Chicago June 2 The United States Weather Bureau bulletin forecasts Nebraska showers tonight or Friday with a cool wind and possible rain.
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Pirruouuins Gopancekachentetiiseant AE Panu vhAviep
Msvotorg Sav Resesutaueee Veseansaes
Chicago
Chiccago Station
United States Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Man Subdues Assault Suspect After Threats Reported
Witness describes last night when a man threatened to kill a woman if she screamed. The victim reacted with a strike to the assailant’s jaw, knocking him down. Mike Jackson alerted others. several men intervened and the assailant was taken to a police station.
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Mike Jackson
Taft Addresses Bryn Mawr Graduating Class
President Taft spoke to Bryn Mawr College graduates in Washington then boarded a train at 7 am for Philadelphia. The trip follows earlier friction with Assistant Secretary Charles B Hilles amid a dynamic speaking schedule.
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Bryn Mawr College
Washington
Taft
Treasury
Charles B. Hilles
Philadelphia
Dyn Mawr College
American delegate William J. Bryan speaks to London YMCA
William J. Bryan lectured at the London YMCA on his way to Edinburgh as the American delegate to the international missionary conference. He addressed the gathering last night highlighting missionary work and international cooperation.
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London
Jine
William J. Bryan
Edinburgh
International Missionary Conference
Young Men's Christian Association
Culebra Slide Becomes More Serious On Canal Work
Washington reports the Culebra slide worsened the canal project delays. On April 18 twelve steam shovels could not resume due to slides at Culebra and Cucaracha cuts. A mass of stone broke away the night of the 17th, dropping into the canal and blocking a 900 foot stretch, delaying debris removal for four days.
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Washington
Culebra
Panginn
Cucaracha
Cucaracha Slide
Curiou Titles Create Triple Indian Rulers at Edward VII's Funeral
London observers note the obsession with grand titles led to three rulers of India at Edward VII's funeral including two kings of India and the emperor of India. The piece also lists various ceremonial titles claimed by the king of Spain and the king of Portugal.
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Edward
India
London
Edward VII
Spain
Portugal
Castile
Aragon
the East Indies
Gibraltar
Navarre
Williams Sought Court Ruling On Elkhorn Life Directors
Nebraska suit in district court claims Williams and Boyd were improperly proposed as directors of Elkhorn Life and Accident. alleges failure of county attorney to file information. disputes directors for the ensuing year with proxies cited and seeks a decree installation of Williams group and removal of Mapes group.
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James Nichols
Elkhorn Life and Accident Insurance Company
Robert E. Williams
Robert BE. Williams
George F. Boyd
William HH. Cratty
Russell H
Rh. K. Williams
Williams
Burt Mapes
Three Die in Premature Quarry Explosion at West Coplay
An explosion at the Lehigh Portland Cement quarry in West Coplay Allentown area today killed three men and injured three others. Three more men are missing and feared buried under rock.
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Allentown
Lehigh-Portland Cement Company
West Coplay
Death claims ex governor Mickey in ill health
Osceola Nebraska June 2 1920 John Hopwood Mickey twice governor of Nebraska died this morning after a long illness attributed to arterial hardening and other attacks the end followed a five year strain his family at the bedside his daughter Mrs Hertha Smith of Denver arrived yesterday funeral likely Sunday born 1845 near Burlington Iowa he served in the Eighth Iowa cavalry and moved to Nebraska in 1868 elected to the legislature in 1881 and governor in 1900 serving two terms
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Nebraska
Osceona
Neb
Mickey
Tote
Clouk
Dintise
Initervale
Cthorr Othue Cutty Wate
Hertha Smith
Denver
Five Suara
Garena Mickawy
Dure
James
Osceola
Benjamin
Nebraska Wesleyan University
John Hopwood Mickey
Burlington
Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Eighth
Iowa Cavalry
Miranda McCrary
Des Moines
Tie
Mickey Nominated to Succeed Robertson in Norfolk Race
The article notes Mr. Mickey winning nomination over the late W. M. Robertson of Norfolk with Robert son backing Mickey. During his term he visited Norfolk for the state insane hospital and faced a major internal row at the Institution. He used pardon powers extensively, including pardoning Mrs. Lillie, and felt strain on popularity near term end.
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Mickey
W. M. Robertson
Norfolk
Robertson
State Insane Hospital
Lillie
Norton Named Assistant President in Taft Administration
Charles D. Norton of Chicago, assistant secretary of the treasury, is appointed secretary to the president. Taft intends Norton to act as an "assistant president" with broad latitude. Norton will start the new duties Monday at the earliest while Mace Veagh heads the treasury in New York for several days.
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Washington
Charles D. Norton
Chicago
the Treasury
Taft
Norton
Treasury Department
Mace Veagh
New York
With a cargo of brides arrives steamship crowd
Nearly 100 young Scotch women betrothed to American men arrived in New York aboard the Caledonia from Glasgow. Some cabin voyagers were met by men who escorted them to marriages. The steerage passengers at Ellis Island may be released and married today.
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New York
America
Caledonia
Glasgow
Elis Island
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Kellner
Nethaway
Bailey
Texas
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
New Jersey
Suit
Mrs. Doxey
Erder
J. H. Mickey
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