Hughes Likes Bench Solicitous For Taft
Washington May 23 The flat refusal of Associate Justice Hughes to permit the Progressive movement to use his name for the Republican nomination clears the air. He remains on the Supreme Court, loyal to Taft, and reluctant to enter a race while conditions seem doubtful. La Follette’s prominence and the Progressive rise offer revolutions in U.S. politics with Taft and Taft’s rivals watching closely.
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Washington, D. C
Hughes
United States
Supreme Court
Fustica Hughes
Permitt
Tait
Liie
Will
Taft
New Yorker
Havis
Mr. Taft
Justice Hughes
Monis Shows Improvement After Near Death Incident
Premier Monis, who narrowly escaped death when a train monoplane struck officials at Paris to Madrid aviation mad dash, regained strength after a troubled night. He learned of Minister Berteaux's death and, though briefly moved to tears, recovered and spoke warmly of the late cabinet member.
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Associated
Paris
Monis
Madrid
Berteaux
M. Berteux
M. Berteaux
M. Monts
Reporters Refuse to Testify in Ohio Senate Inquiry
Four legislative correspondents from Ohio newspapers declined to testify before the senate committee probing alleged bribery of legislators. E. E. Cook, C. C. Lyon of Columbus A. C. Crouse of Cincinnati and Ralph G. Le Biond of Toledo cited counsel R. W. McCoy who argued the panel lacked authority to compel witnesses. The committee adjourned to executive session.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Wames
E. E. Cook
C.C. Lyon
A. C. Crouse
Cincinnati
Ralph G. le Biond
Toledo
R. W. McCoy
Reyes Hopes for Peace Amid Mexican Turmoil
General Bernardo Reyes in Havana rejects a counter revolution against the Maderoist faction. He appeals for unity among patriotic elements to restore order, stating he will not join evil forces and trusts Mexico’s better elements to organize. Corral resigns as vice president, signaling ahead of Diaz’s own departure and a shift toward political reorganization in Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Havana
Mexico City
Mexico
Bernardo Reyes
Cientifico Party
Francisco J. Madero
General Reyes
Corral
Juarez
Francisco Madero Jr
Alfred Robles Domingues
Diaz
Sestar Madero
Seftar de la Barra
Ouster Lumber Suit Moves Toward Witness Cross Exam
George M. Smith secretary of the Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association testified in the ouster suit against the lumber trust in St Louis. Assistant Attorney General John M. Atkins plans to call W. G. Hollis of Minnesota as second witness. Smith’s cross exam is expected to be lengthy amid objections from lumber interests. An antiquated poaching agreement among wholesalers and retailers was described, detailing penalties for out of area sales and tracing its Chicago origins in 190. The agreement’s results fell short and it was abrogated two years later.
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Associated Press
St. Lows
George M. Smith
Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association
John M. Atkins
W. G. Hollis
Minnesot
Northwestern Association
Smith
Hollis
Chicago
Cruiser Causes Surprise In Canary Islands Coast
A German flagged cruiser named Gross Lucw appeared at Las Palmas Canary Islands on May 23. It is described as a recent build with modern armament. In Leghorn Italy on May 23 46 Grotstuck, former Ecuadorian consul at Berlin, sought to buy the cruiser Ambria from Italy but failed to prove it was for Ecuador. It is claimed Grotstock then bought the vessel and separately acquired cannon and arms.
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Associated Press
Las Palamas
Canary Island
Gross Lucw
Enterprise
Leghorn
Italy
Grotstuck
Berlin
Ambria
Bcuador
Grotstock
Strike Affects Trade Hits Western Canada Industry
Lethbridge Alberta May 28 The coal strike in southern Alberta and southeast ern British Columbia has left 15 000 men idle over the past 18 weeks and seriously disrupted trade. Manufacturers and steam plows lack fuel and the Granby company smelters at Greenwood closed today for coke, throwing 700 men out of work.
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Associated Press
Lethbridge
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Granby Company
Greenwood
French Troops Enter Fez Amid Rebel Resistance
The French column under General Moinier entered Fez on May 21 with no opposition from rebellious tribesmen. All Europeans in the city are reported safe. The dispatch ends with a wry aside about the difficulty of money for musicians and raising children.
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Associated Press
Tangier
Morocco
Moinier
Fez
Taft at Dedication and Library Praise
New York's ten million dollar public library opened with President Taft delivering the principal address. He lauded the project as a model for access to knowledge and praised the Astor Lenox and Tilden foundations, Andrew Carnegie, and the circulating libraries for their role in creating a unified city library system with sixty branches and vast annual circulation.
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New York
Tasty
Astors
James Lenox
Astor Lbrary
Astor
Lenox
Jamey Lenox
Tilden Foundation
New York Public Circulating Library
Andrew Carnepic
Senate asks for steps in oil company prosecutions
Washington May 23 The Senate adopted without debate a resolution of inquiry demanding information on criminal proceedings against Standard Oil officers following a recent Supreme Court decision. Named defendants include John D Rockefeller William Rockefeller Henry H Rogers Henry M Flagler John D Archbold Silver H Payne and Charles M Pratt.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
Senate
Pomerene
John D. Rockefeler
William Rockefeller
Henry ‘H. Rogers
Henry M. Flagler
John D. Archbold
Silver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
Vorbanich Blocks Logs Demand Rises to $1000
Peter Vorbanich, a Minnesota homesteader on Jon Waterhen Creek eighteen miles south of Binabik, has halted logging for two days against a Weyerhaeuser Lumber subsidiary. He demands $1,000 for the privilege of floating logs through his land. Several shots reportedly fired by the settler and his wife. Deputy sheriffs have pursued him.
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Associated’ Press
Binabik
Minn
Peter Vorbanich
Jon
Waterhen Creek
Here
Weyerhouser Lumber Company
Divorce Granted In Three Minutes In St Louis Court
In St Louis on May 23 Mrs Pant Brown Jr a social leader was granted a divorce from Pant Brown Jr in three minutes by Judge Wardemann of the circuit court. Brown is described as a multimillionaire. Wife filed a statutory charge.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Pant Brown, Jr
Pant Brown Jr
Tudge Wardemann
Circuit Court of
Brown
Manitowoc Mattress Sold to Chicago Company
Special wire report says Manitowoc Mattress will be sold to the Dixin Cotton & Felt Mattress company of Chicago. The Manitowoc plant, which employed a large local workforce, will be closed and its machinery moved to Chicago due to competition and limited ability to reach larger markets.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee, Wires
Daily News
Miuuitowoe
Manitowoc Mattress Company
Dixin Cotton & Felt Mattress Company
Chicase
Chicago
La Follette presses for Lorimer inquiry amid Senate turmoil
Wisconsin Senator La Follette argued forcefully for a full inquiry into William Lorimer's Senate seat, citing new evidence from a special legislative panel and alleging bribery linked to the Illinois fund. The Democratic minority introduced a third resolution targeting the jackpot fund and Lorimer’s election, signaling deepening scandal and a push for accountability beyond Lorimer.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Cy Mayste Lorimer
Senate
de Creus
Ilingis
Martin
Lorimer
LA Follette
Cu Dlinole Hegislature
Nwor
Sena Wiliam Lorimer
Nia
Wikconsh
Testimmont
Fermon
Mate
Privathe
Thas
Dilingrant
Tae Pollette
Woul
Benators Dil- Vnngham
Gardner
Pon
Mitnois
Ito
Etvle
Mas
Wheat Prices Soar in Stampede on May Delivery
Wheat traders rushed to buy May contracts amid bear news and drought fears. A leading bull’s denial sparked further buying while shorts scrambled to cover, sending May wheat up two cents to 98 cents, with July at 82 cents.
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Apy
Chisago
Bearigis News
Shorts
Jong
I Dea
Board ‘of Trade’ Directors
Girl Runs Away From Cruel Stepfather in New York
Miss Gertrude Quimby recounts fleeing intolerable conditions with her mother or stepfather, denying self harm charges, claiming abuse and coercion. She says her stepfather drove her from home and she will not return, while seeking work in New York awaiting possible return to Boston.
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New York
Gertrude Quimby
Tius-Leen
Seares
Werner
Aho
Vin
Wisconsin Assembly Hears Closing Session Plans
Madison May 23 A committee of six will arrange closing session details for the regional legislative session. Democrats and Social Democrats failed to beat back the corrupt practices bill, which the Republicans blocked, sending it to engrossment. Senate bill on state toton building advances. assembly refuses to reconsider. Bills on taxation, incorporation, and county reforms debate continues with votes tight and shifts. Senate action delays on prison equipment funding and wage-related measures noted.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Sonat Sanborn
Scott
Martin
Assembly
McConnell
Mortenson
Stern
United
engrome_ neni
Senate
Atd’ Toon
Luiuing Soo
Vonsin
Uoder
Nye
Nckson
Hulline Elington
United States
Draper
Gothinburg
Unestad
Thomas Gil
Owen Bil
Wanpun' O
Marriage of Famous Skier Nellie Tsauksun Reported
Milwaukee brings word of the marriage of famed skier Bante Helland to Nellie Tsauksun of Bluemer. The ceremony took place in the bride's home with guests from the North Side club scene and the Chis City circle.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Helland
Pra Tupelon
Wigler
Nellie Tsuacsun
Bluemer
Stvening
Standard Oil Trial in U S District Court
The Standard Oil case in Rochester New York resumed before Judge Tlasella Winitrat with the government and defense parsing a plea to quash the indictment alleging rebates from Clean to Dartington. Judge Daniel J. Kenefick heard arguments and adjourned to reconvene on whether the plea bars double jeopardy or a retry for the same offense. The United States Attorney and prosecutors pursued the replication while Kenefick provided a rejoinder.
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N. N.Y
Standard OW
N.Y
Jdartington
Tlasella
Cour
Konetiek
Voices Wake Conscience in Wisconsin Church Burglary
Mildwanker May 23 report describes a church burglary at St. Pauls Episcopal Church where silverware valued at a substantial sum was stolen. Two young men, including a George Miller, were questioned after the break in at the Centend felice station, with one suspect recounting the crime during questioning.
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Associated Prees
Mildwanker
Dag Saberhag
Msi
George Miller
Felice
Yong
St. Paul's Episcopal Churel
Avalon
Paris Chauffeurs Strike Shuts Down City Traffic
Paris labor dispute disrupts daily life as 2,290 chauffeurs strike with afternoon attacks on non unionists. Police intervene at several points to prevent further violence and protect passengers amid widespread disruption in the French capital.
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Associated P’ress.y Parle
Glaitors
Mtn. Éffert
Theetty
Ihe
Fire Losses Appalling Says National Protect Assn Head
President W Merrill told the National Protestant Association in New York that over 20,000,000 dollars worth of property has been destroyed by fire in the United States over the past fifteen years. He delivered the annual address detailing the scope of fire losses and urging stronger protective measures.
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Asaoclated Press
New York
United States
W. Merrill
National
Protsetton Association
Imperial Conference Opens Amid War Debates In London
Fragmentary report notes the Imperial Conference meeting in London where foreign ministers and imperial leaders discuss defense, transportation, and the future constitution of the empire. Discreet privacy limits public access, with only end-of-session communiqués and brief notes released.
Prefers Death to Divorce in Wisconsin Farm Tragedy
Milwaak Wisconsin May 22 a Wisconsin man aged years blew his head off at his farm in Norway town. He answered a complaint in divorce proceedings by shooting himself. The man, a well known carpenter, left a wife and nine children. Relatives of high standing in the city are noted.
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Milwaak
Wis
Jace
John Hireas
Norway
Eharcus
Njen
Germany Hears News On Arbitration Offer
The Wolff Telegraph reports that Berlin has been informed of the American government’s willingness to enter talks with Germany on a general arbitration treaty similar to the proposal submitted to Great Britain and France. The German statement says the government has received the development with sympathetic interest.
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CRY Red
Trerin
Empty lifeboat found tied to British cruiser report
The British armored cruiser Cumberland reported by wireless that an empty lifeboat, belonging to the British steamer Cayo Largo, was found at the mouth of the English Channel. The ship had departed April 16 for Tampa and a U S gulf port, and it was feared she foundered in the storm that followed.
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Associated Press
London
Cumberland
Admiralty
English Channel
Sigamer
Cayo Largo
Tampico
States Gulf
Philippines Faction Presses for Philippines Independence
Washington May 23 Members of the house are jostling the foreign relations committee with resolutions urging neutrality and independence for the Philippine islands. While no action by congress is expected this session a determined short will be made in the regular session to sever the connection from the United States.
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Tewlony
We Davies
Land Fortey
Londony
Dupor
Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Tg House
Carigréas
United States
Fireman Injured Dreaming Alarm in St Paul
St Paul May 2 William Flaherty a fireman with engine No 2 of the St Paul Avenue department fell through a hose while responding to a alarm that he imagined was sounding He suffered fractures and injuries not yet life threatening though hospital reports are cautious about his condition
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
William Flaherty
Moeman
Sampany No
St. Paul
National Grocers Meet Opens In Indianapolis
National Grocers Association holds a three day session in Indianapolis with arrangements by a local committee for about six thousand delegates and visitors. The event begins after a May 22 opening.
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eRy Associated
Indianapolis
Ind
Naa
Nfo Ad Meales Grocers’ Association
Leagan
Woman fatally harms five children in Brambach incident
An Associated Press report from Brambach Saxony describes a woman driven by temporary mental illness after an accusation of theft who killed five children and then died by her own hand shortly after.
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Associated Press
Brambach
Saxony
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