Harriman Victory In Union Pacific Southern Pacific Suit
In a St Louis ruling the United States circuit court of appeals dismissed the government suit seeking to block the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. The court found no conspiracy to monopolize Pacific coast traffic and noted stable rates and improved service since 1901. Justice Hooker dissented. Government will appeal to a higher court.
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Department of Justice
United States
Wickersham
St. Louis
BE. H. Harriman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Lfe
Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Aplt
Hook
Diesenters
Honolulu Harbor Dry Dock East Addition Funding
A fragment notes an appropriation of funds to cover the east side of a dry dock under construction at Pearl Harbor. The estimate had been one million dollars, with the total now cited as around five thousand to cover the eastward portion. The text is garbled and hard to interpret.
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Honolulu
Washington, D. C
Concres Tolwy
Pearl Warbor
Blondulu
Sultan of Morocco Makes Ugly Charges
Tangiers June 24. Messengers from Fez report the French pressuring the sultan to pledge to ease oppression. The sultan replies he will grant assurances if France and other powers back him, arguing they placed him on the throne and diverted funds to their own pockets, hindering taxation.
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Tangiers
Morocco
Fez
Invasion of Lower California Off by Federal Forces
Juarez June 24 General Busca dero's expedition to Lower California ends in a fiasco. An army of 1500 federals is demoralized with 300 desertions and rest busy rounding up the deserters. Escudero advises abandoning the expedition to avoid a total collapse of the force and to cede UU territory where officers cannot check the men.
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Juarez
Buscadero
Lower
California
UU. 8
Phitola
Escudero
Members of Lumber Trust to Be Arrested
Chicago on June 24 reports that members of the alleged lumber trust indicted for restraint of trade will be tried in November. All will be allowed to surrender to U S marshals in their home districts. Each will receive certified copies of the indictments and be at liberty until trial.
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Chicago
Lumier Trust
United States
Tria
Morey of Denver testifies to sugar inquiry board
Washington June 24 Chester Morey of Denver president of the Great Western Sugar Company a fifty million dollar New Jersey corporation told the Hard Wick sugar investigators that Have meyer in his life furnished great sums for establishing beet sugar factories in Colorado Sixteen of these joined in 1905 in the Great Western corporation of which the sugar trust owns one third and the Havemeyer estate gh per cent Morey was president and director of most of the companies before the combination.
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Washington, D. C
Chester Morey
Denver
Great Western Sugar Company
New Jersey
Havemeyer
Colorado
Great Western Corporation
Sugar Trust
Morey
Poultryman Claims Alternate-Day Laying For Hen
Marshall Missouri June 24 Charlex Fromme reports a Plymouth Rock hen lays two to four eggs every other day. He began this method three weeks ago and claims the hen shows high productivity. In a bunch of freak birds he keeps a cross between pheasant and duck, one three-leger, and several club-footed birds.
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Marshall
Charlex Fromme
Pendleton to Apply Light Rate Reduction Early
Pendleton patrons will see new light rates take effect July 1 rather than August 2, after an early decision by Dr. F W Vincent of Pacific Light and Power. The change mirrors Walla Walla rates though specifics await the full schedule. June bills are unaffected. consumers will receive a copy of the schedule on arrival.
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Pendleton
F. W. Vincent
Pacific Light & Power Company
Dr. Vincent
Walla Walla
Smythe
Northwest
Board of Managers
Pacific Power & Light Company
Senate committee backs Arizona and New Mexico constitutions
Washington June 24 the Senate committee on territories reports favorably on the joint resolution approving the constitutions of Arizona and New Mexico by a 6 to 4 vote. The report aligns closely with the form passed by the House, signaling passage prospects for statehood plans.
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Washington, D. GC
Senate Committee On Territories
Ihe
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Taft Ready for Fight Over Canadian Reciprocity
Washington June 24 President Taft moves toward a showdown on tariff policy as he returns to the capital. He plans to veto any tariff bill sent to him until a complete tariff data report is ready and expects the Canadian reciprocity measure to pass without amendment, with opposition noting possible separate action on the wool tariff. Gore argued that production costs are similar in Canada and the U S, and high tariffs explain price gaps in woolen goods.
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Providence
Taft
Washington
Washington, D. C
Pristtent
Senate
Underwood
Gore
Canada
Fresno Police Chief Urges Women to Carry Guns
Fresno chief Shaw advised women to bear arms after a man’s affair led to gunfire. He cited Mrs Frew Shaw who shot Mrs Elizabeth Adds when found with her husband. Mrs Addla ta is expected to recover. no charges planned.
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Freno
Calif
Shaw
Fresno
Frew Shaw
Elizabeth Adds
Addla Ta
State Officials End Tip Payments to Pullman Porters
Oregon Secretary of State orders end to itemized tips in official accounts. Officials must not reimburse or fund wages via state accounts for Pullman company porters. The move, aimed at stopping enrichment of private employers, reinforces stricter accounting for officers.
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Satem
Ore
Olvott
Tate
Walters
Kim
Oleots
Pullman
Oregon
Robbery Suspects Arrested in Los Angeles Case
Suspected in the $20,000 Ref diamond robbery, Luks and Mary Ben were taken into custody in Los Angeles on June 4. Police report their condition is improving as investigations continue.
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Los Angeles
Luks
Mary Ben Fire Toy
Denver Honors Pioneers With Monument Dedication
In Denver a memorial was dedicated to late pioneers who helped settle Colorado's Colorado Rockies. The event drew aged men and residents who remembered the harsh march, with wreaths and public spirit amid reminiscences of earlier hardships and progress.
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Carson
Monancret
Denver
Coto
Rockies
State
Colorado
Hardy Band
Newepapers
Spokane pastors join in one day church building effort
Spokane ministers from all Methodist Episcopal churches will wear overalls July 11 to assist Rev. H. J. Greening of Minnehaha Methodist in rapid construction of a new church. Rev. Dr Will A. Betts will supervise, with Ladies Aid serving a workingman’s dinner near the site. Excavation is done, basement walls prepared, and volunteers from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana have offered help.
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Spokane
Wash
Methodist Episcopal
H. J. Greening
Minnehahan Methodist Church
Will A. Betts
First Church
Cos- Teel
Ccutch
Woherete
Northwest
Washington
Binks
Oregon
Hinds House Defeats Deep Waterway Plan in Illinois
Byringfield June 24 The Hinds house votes 78 to 25 against a bid backed by Governor Deneen to constrict a deep waterway from Chicago to the Mississippi river.
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Byringfield
Hinds House
Deneen
Chicago
Missiesinn River
Newly Crowned Pair View Navy Fleet at Portsmouth
London June 24 King George Queen Mary and the royal children reviewed a vast war fleet gathered for coronation week. The royal party traveled by special train to Portsmouth and boarded the royal yacht with the diplomatic corps, passing the lines of British and foreign warships. 189 vessels were present.
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London
George
Mary
Portsmouth
Weather Sign Prompts Complaint About Hatless Stranger
The item notes a saying that a moan without a straw hat signals cold blood or poverty in the current weather. It presents a folk belief tying mood to attire and economic status, with no identifiable person, place, or organization.
Indian Dies Entangled in Wire Fence on Reservation
A well known Indian named George Marshall wandered over the reservation in a demented state and weakened by exposure attempted to crawl under a barb wire fence. He became entangled, could not free himself, and died. His body was found this morning by two militiamen along the Uintah river banks. Coroner to determine cause while a search for his missing companion Hingee continues.
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George Marshall
Marshall
Big Craig
Uinta
Lewis
German American Alliance Convenes in Washington
Washington June 24 crowds form for the annual convention of the National German American Alliance with many delegates and observers from German American groups gathered in the capital to discuss cultural ties and community affairs.
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Washington
Lorimer Claims 10 Be Victim Of Plot In Election
Washington June 24 Lorimer says accusations of corruption in his election are a conspiracy to discredit him by the McCormicks and the harvesters trust The first witness was George Banport general counsel for the International Harvester company Lorimer’s counsel noted McCormick taxes rose from eight to fifty thousand and claimed Lorimer caused the increase He added Lorimer opposed McCormick in other ways and that the trust now fights back in revenge
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Washington
Lorimer
McCormicks
Harvester Trust
Senate
George Banaport
International Harvester Company
Hancey
McCormick
World's Baptist Day Observed Worldwide in Philadelphia
June 24 reports announce Tomorrow marks the closing day of the international World's Baptist Alliance convention. Churches across the denomination will celebrate Pap list Day with the Northern Southern and Colored Baptists observing in the United States.
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Philadelphia
International Convention of the World's Baptist Alliance
Rebel Leaders U S Deserters in San Diego Prisoner
Captain Moa, commander of a rebel force defeated at Tin Juana, now in Fort Roze trins, admits desertion from the U S Marine Corps at Mare Izinni a year and a half ago. Authorities with Mosby’s surrender identify several deserters, including El Comba, a former chief boatswain’s mate with 22 years of service who crossed the Mexican line.
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San Diego
Moaby
Tin Juana
Fort Rozetrins
Thay
U. S. Marine Corps
Mare Izinni
Mosby
Boitswaln
el Comba
Lang Motor Boat Race Opens Near New York
The New York Athletic Club hosts the fourth annual long distance motor boat race from New York through Long Island Sound to Block Island. Boats 25 to 40 feet contest 100 nautical miles for the Thomas Fleming Day cup. Earlier races were won by Bronel owned by Samuel Cochrane, Martha owned by P Kossek, and Elmo II owned by F D Giles.
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F. D. Giles
Elmo IL
Eucharistic Congress Opens in Madrid with
An official reception tonight marks the formal opening of the International Eucharistic congress in Madrid Spain. A large delegation of American Catholics attends while representatives from nations where Catholicism has gained a foothold gather to participate in the event expected to surpass the last session in attendance.
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Madrid
Spain
Afontrot
Centenary of John A Campbell Birth Noted in Baltimore
Centennial observance marks the birth of John A Campbell born in 1811 in Washington. Campbell served as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, assistant secretary of war for the Confederacy, and was a member of notable commissions. The note recalls his ties to wartime leadership and public service.
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Dudge Campbell
Baltimore
John A. Campbell
United States
Bern
Waeehington
Pendleton Commercial Luncheon Eyes Roads and Growth
A Pendleton gathering of businessmen at the Eagles Woodmen hall endorsed active commercial club expansion and urged welcoming visitors to the club. Speakers urged a paid secretary, noted the need to accommodate Round-Up crowds, and supported the district road plan to improve fishways and pave streets.
Pendleton Hosts Exciting Fourth of July Contests
Pendleton readers are promised a thrilling Independence Day with a line of exhibitions and contests. Lee Drake leads the sports program featuring a thrill ride exhibition between James Johns Jr and Tom Boylen, a wild mule race secured by George Ness, prize saddles from Hamley and Son, potato races, foot races, a greased pole contest, and a baseball game between Blue Mountain teams Pendleton and Weston.
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Pendleton
Lee Drake
Penleton
Toe Cox
Kay Bros
H. Schwichtenberg
James Johns, Jr
Tom Boylen
Johns
University of Oregon
Bralley Gish
University of Washington
Boylen
PenWeton
Moe
George Ness Hane
Hamley & Son
Blue Mountain
Weston
Damon
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S.P. Legal
Sultan OF
Lumber Trust
Missouri
Keafe
Tafta
Evecative
H” Willis
Gure
Presno Police
Parsons
Tatum
Mm Agen
J.T. Sadler
U.S
Lug
Oregon State University
Commercial Association
Eagles-Woodmen Hall
Methodist Church
Dan P. Smythe
A. J. McAllister
House Committee
Brock
W. E. Brock
Committee On Good Roads
Keefe
Jack Keefe
Ani
Houngeo
Lita
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