Roosevelt to act on Wood sugar fee reciprocity crisis
President Roosevelt returns to Washington from West Point as Thurber testifies he received over 8000 from Wood for Cuban reciprocity work. Havemeyer sugar trust paid 2500 for services. Beet sugar advocates push to block House plan or accept rebates while Senates debate amendment and immigration provisions. Gonzales Quesada Cuban minister arrives in Washington planning an official call.
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Sugar Trust reciproc ity debate at Senate hearing
New York report on F K Thurber testimony before the Senate on Cuba reciprocity cites a $2500 Sugar Trust contribution via the United States Export Association. Haremeyer confirms the American Sugar Refining share but says no new campaign funding. He asserts his firm continues sugar operations daily and that disclosures will not sway opponents.
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Heat Prostrates Several as 89 Degree Day Hits City
An 89 degree temperature coupled with high humidity caused illness as hospitals opened outdoor tents. Jesse Cavin, 30, of 2118 North Front Street, collapsed in the streets near Eighth and Market and was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital. The day began cool and humidity rose, then cooled later with widespread discomfort.
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Reunion Ends 22 Year Separation Among Hoch Sisters
Anna Hoch of Ocean Grove New Jersey reunited with her sisters Mrs K Lagan and Dora A Hoch after more than twenty-two years apart. Anna had been adopted as a child by Mrs Katharine Zeittmayer and later moved to Ocean Grove due to guardianship finances. Dora did not recognize Anna at first due to her sister's disappearance and prior belief Anna was dead.
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Sheriff Seizes Railroad and Property in Dover Case
Kent county sheriff seizes the Smyrna and Delaware Bay Railroad and all its assets in Dover. The line, linked to Jay Gould’s founding, faces a July 5 sale in Smyrna to secure a clear title for the alleged Pumerivenis Rail.
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Court Upholds Prohibition Code Ahead of Proposals
Austin Texas June 12 The Court of Criminal rendered a decision upholding a measure passed by the last Legislature enforcing a prohom code in futures examinations. The state will continue anti Peat at the feet.
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Miners deny riot tale as false reports spread
In Wilkes Barre a coal workers committee found reports of a shooting at Lehigh Valley Coal Co and a bullet riddled locomotive to be unfounded. The commission blamed a detective for the rumor and noted stones at a non union worker as common. The UMW pushes organization and may call a national convention later.
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Strikers Attack Engineer as Union unrest grows
A mob halted Erie Company engineer John Flanaghan in Scranton, beat him, and tied a rope around his neck before he escaped to a house. Police prevented further violence as arrests were expected and effigy burning resumed amid escalating labor tensions.
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Deputies Fire Into a Mob Amid Strike Turmoil
Pawtucket Rhode Island June 12 Governor Kimball orders eight infantry companies and two cavalry troops to patrol streets after unions strike at Union Traction. At noon a clash occurred with a mob on Pawtucket avenue as four cars stalled in a crowd. Each car was guarded by deputies and special officers. cavalry moved to the site.
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Peace near as Mine Workers strike looms toward settlement
Hazelton June 12 Board Member Peter Ga says union leaders hope for a speedy settlement of the anthracite strike. He notes the delay stems from changes in the convention and cites President Mitchell’s appearance and statements as a key factor in possible settlement within the bituminous contingency.
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Boycott on Franklin Street Cars Sidelines Transit
Franklin June 12 union men of Venango Power Co clash with employers over organizing. Trades Council calls boycott urging men and families to refrain from riding street cars. Few riders remain as hundreds block tracks, hoot conductors, and torpedoes scare passengers until midnight. Foster issues warning to end attacks.
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Denied Remarks Prompt Labor Arbitration News Across Cities
In Chicago arbitration wins ease labor tensions as teamsters and owners accept a pact. Across Bridgeport and Shenandoah, glassworkers and mines face wage disputes and flood damage from heavy rains on June 12. Miners in Tamaqua pressure pump crews, while advisory board sessions unfold in Mabano y City regions and nearby districts.
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Weather forecast for the mid-Atlantic region
The forecast calls for showers and cooler temperatures. Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey expect showers with thunderstorms on Friday, then a mix of showers on Saturday. New Jersey interior may see cooler Friday afternoon with light to fresh south winds shifting to variable. Delaware similar conditions with partly cloudy to showers.
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Weather forecast front from Philadelphia bureau June 12
The United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports wind and temperature updates for Thursday June 12. Conditions include varying sunshine and occasional rain with slight excess or shifts in temperature.
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Quay and Penrose Face Possible Fraud Charges
The Pottsville report says Quay and Penrose may be charged with conspiracy to defraud over the unseating of Schuylkill county delegates W. Seiders and J. W. Woodward at the Republican State convention. Attorneys claim affidavits against the delegates were false and fraudulent and vow arrests. a Millersville demonstration of several thousand miners condemned Quay and Penrose.
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Quay Returns to Washington After Pennypacker Fight
Senator Quay lands in Washington after a hard Harrisburg battle and outlines a future plan to visit Governor Stone in Harrisburg, then Maine woods, with the gubernatorial campaign in Pennsylvania not opening until October. GOP tensions over Penrose’s convention role raise doubts about his reelection prospects.
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Governor Stone Responds To Platform Draft Rumor
Harrisburg June 12 Governor Stone stated he knew nothing about rumors that the platform draft excluded his administration He asked what Quay said and heard that Quay claimed authorship If Quay says he wrote it and it was adopted that should be enough.
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Republicans Split Over Arbitration Pact In Coal Strike
In Mahanoy City on June 12 hundreds of loyal Republicans announce they will bolt the Harrisburg ticket after the omission of a convention pledge to arbitration to settle the anthracite coal strike. The Elkin district’s two Republican delegates were unseated, widening defections and shifting votes. Miners delegation left resolutions at Harrisburg and did not present them to the convention, though Schuylkill officials claimed they urged adoption in committee.
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Prohibition Candidate Swallow Reacts to Pennsylvania Nomination
In Harrisburg on June 12 Dr. C. Swallow, Prohibition nominee for Governor, criticizes the Republican nomination process led by Quay and Elkin. He predicts Elkin’s supporters may defect to the Prohibition ticket and calls for integrity over party machine politics. Swallow notes Elkin’s sincerity and discusses potential shifts in votes if Elkin is overtaken.
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Parkway Plan Extends 160 Feet to Logan Square Then 300 Feet
A proposed right of way described as a direct line would extend 160 feet wide to Logan Square and widen to 300 feet thereafter, outlining a favored layout in the parkway project.
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City Hall to Fairmount Park boulevard endorsed by Philadelphia leaders
A permanent committee formed by influential Philadelphians seeks to add a City Hall to Fairmount Park boulevard to the city plan. The plan envisions a 160 foot wide boulevard to Logan Square and a 300 foot width toward the park, with a monument site and parade plaza, costing about 6 million to 20 million overall.
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Transvaal agency to be rented as private dwelling
Brussels reports the late Transvaal agency in Rue de Livourne will be rented as a private residence. Dr. Leyds completes liquidation work. A rumor about Boer delegates or agency staff taking an oath before the British Minister is denied.
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Judge dissolves injunction on Plant will trust move
Judge R Robinson of the Superior Court dissolves the injunction restraining the Plant estate executors from transferring a $17,000,000 Connecticut trust fund to New York. The action accompanies a $15,000 legacy to Charles Be. Hoadley of Waterbury.
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Two Lodges Win $2,000 Prizes
In Portland Oregon on June 12 the report notes two lodges winning two thousand dollar prizes. The piece mentions jurisdictions including Arkansas and Manitoba and Northwest Territory and refers to a Supreme body approving a declaration or agreement.
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