Roosevelt to preside at governors conference on resources
Washington April 11 James J Hill chairman of Great Northern to give major address at White House governors conference in May on rail and water transportation Hill to discuss competitive relations between railroads and canals He is one of five invited guests joining governors and leaders from 40 national organizations Cabinet members judges senators and congressmen invited also Taft Cortelyou Knox La Follette Fairbanks Cannon Hughes Bryan and John. Gray to attend as Delaware delegate weighs 133 pounds and is prepared to perform this duty
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Whitehouse
Hill
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
John Mitchell
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Taft
Cortelyou
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la Foillette
Fairbanks
Cannon
Congress
Hughes
New York
Bryan
Johnon
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Delaware
Capitol
White House
Arkansas
State of
Alaska autos cut from route on Valdez to Seattle
April 11 Valdez Alaska. The American automobile and crew left on the steamer Bertha for Seattle. A public reception by the Chamber of Commerce was held at midnight. The crew began to inspect the trail but Schuster notes deep snow and potholes prevent any car advancing even a mile. He plans to return to Seattle and ship for Vladivostok to recover time.
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Valdez,Qpaska
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Schuster
Vladivostok
Anna Gould and Prince Depart for Europe
New York April 11 Mme Anna Gould with her children and their tutor sailed for Genoa and Naples aboard the Frederick der Grosse. At about the same time Prince De Sagan, who has courted Mme Gould, left for Europe on the St Paul.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Genoa
Naples
Prince de Sagan
Mmg
Gould
Europe
St. Paul
Arraignment in Lottery Case Ties Chicago to Old Reliable Firm
Twenty eight men arrested across the country faced Judge Bethea in Chicago on conspiracy charges to operate a lottery. David H. Jones, named as sole owner of Old Reliable Guaranty Loan and Trust, led the group with a $6,000 fine amid a broader $10,150 total. Several defendants, including Jones’s agents, were listed from cities nationwide as authorities pressed the front of a multi-state lottery inquiry.
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Chicago
Bethea
David H. Jones
Reliable Guaranty Loan & Trust Company
David Sharp
Fort Madison
Iowa
H. Bethea
Federal District Court
Jones
Secret Service
Guaranty Loan Ai Trust Company
United States
Honduras
Kentucky
Harry Donaghy
Judge Bethea
Re- Mable Guaranty Loan and Trust Company
John Minor
Royal Hammer
Charles Hammer
Indianapolis
David R. Johnson
M. Wilson Miller
Racine
Wis
Laurence B. Huegel
Jefferson City
McFarland Enters Ring Favorite Against Britt at Colma
San Francisco April 11 Packey McFarland of Chicago will enter the ring before the Colma club against Jimmy Britt at 3 this afternoon a strong favorite. Both men early
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San Francisco
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Colma Club
Jimmy Britt
Reliable Guaranty Loan and Trust Company Reuters Lottery Connection
A 20 year old loan association era is linked to a lottery scheme turning prizes into loans. It is claimed a principal earned $2,000,000 or more from the venture but lost much wealth in board of trade and other speculation. A staff of agents handled regular lottery ticket delivery and many agents were also dealers in Honduras and Kentucky lottery tickets.
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Reliable Guaranty Loan and Trust Company
Board of Trade
Honduras
Kentucky
Jewelry store robbed of 50000 dollars in San Francisco
San Francisco April 11 thieves entered the jewelry store of P Lundey on Market street during the night and robbed it of diamonds watches and other jewelry amounting to 50000 dollars.
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San Francisco
P.lundey
Market Street
Santa Fe Fast Mail Derails Near La Plata Four Hurt
Marceline Missouri April 11 A Santa Fe California fast mail train derailed near La Plata last night after leaving Chicago. Baggage express and two passenger coaches left the track. Four persons were slightly hurt. The wreck was caused by a loose rail.
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Santa Fe
la Plata
Marceline
California Fast Mail
Chicago
Bloomington Council Proposes Saloon License Increase
Bloomington Illinois April 11 a city council resolution to prepare an ordinance increasing saloon licenses from 600 to 1200 dollars was adopted. The city currently lists 80 saloons.
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Bloomington
Ill
Standard Oil Loses Right to Do Business in Tennessee
The Tennessee Supreme Court ousted Standard Oil from the state for restraining trade at Gallatin. It upheld the trial court finding the firm violated the 1908 act and must be denied the right to do business, with an appeal expected.
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Nashville, Tenn
Mwe
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Tennessee
Gallatin
Standard Company
Four, Not Two Has Pulled Some Wires Veto Threat
Washington April 11 rumors swirled as the debate on the naval appropriation bill opened with intimations of a presidential veto of omnibus public building appropriations if the measure fails.
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Washington
Court frees bigamist under parole law for supporting three children
New York April 11 Judge Warren W Foster suspended sentence on Michael Briefer a Decatur Ill photographer who pled guilty to bigamy The judge said the case merited parole probation and that bonds for child support by two wives could be used to ensure support The decision drew criticism that the ruling rewarded bigamy but Foster maintained the disposition was appropriate under parole law The prisoner was warned he could be sent away for the full term if he fails to comply within five years
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New York
Warren W. Foster
General Sessions Court
Michael Briefer
Decatur
Ill
Briefer
Foster
Chicago
Supreme Court
Anti-Saloon League
Coulterville
Randolph County
John W. McBride
McBride
H. Clay Horney
James M. Graham
Rufus M. Potts
Alfred Adams
Church & McMurdy
Court to Decide New York Republican Convention Fate
Court case looms over Governor Hughes candidacy as New York Republicans meet to resolve party fate amid court arguments on the impact of local option laws and saloons. Supreme Court action expected by late April may define party control and election validity.
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NEW York Republican Convention
Hughes
Taft Convention Opens as Republicans Rally in New York
New York April 11 Taft supporters convene at Carnegie Hall with a platform favoring tariff revision and a push to nominate Hughes as Roosevelt and Bays officials are urged to back the plan. Westchester delegates caucus to oppose Hughes while M Linn Bruce serves as temporary chairman during adjournment and James Sherman is named permanent chairman after sessions.
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Hughes
Westchester County
Taft
M. Linn Bruce
Bruce
Committee On Permanent Organization
James S. Sherman
Knox Taft Endorsement Hard Fight At District Meeting
In Galesburg Illinois on April 11 the Fifteenth district Republican convention failed to pass a Taft resolution despite Taft sentiment. Knox county led the effort with a Taft endorsement tied to Cannon courtesy. A heated roll call and procedural motions followed, ending with resolutions favoring Roosevelt and national date references.
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Fifteenth
Joe
Cannon
Bailey
Taft
F.A. Freer
W. F. Latimer
Knox County
Arnold
United States
Townsend
Roosevelt
O. N
Custer
Knox
Freer
Yesterday in Congress April briefing on House naval appropriation bill
The Senate did not meet while the House held an orderly session focused on the naval appropriation bill. Foss and Padgett of Tennessee spoke at length on the committee’s action, praising a navy capable of upholding the country’s honor at home and abroad amid ongoing debates.
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Congress
Senate
HOUSE
Foss
Knots
Padgett
Tennessee
Louisianay
McKintey
Hun
Lilley Pushes Probe of Navy Yard Waste and Reforms
Representative Lilley urged a presidential commission to study Navy yards in Charleston Port Royal Mare Island Portsmouth N H New Orleans and Key West with aims to abandon some yards and improve others to stop public money waste He cited 1885 reports to argue reorganizing the Navy Department is needed The scene grew contentious with calls for a roll call and adjournment Meanwhile Wisconsin delegates show Taft leading LaFollette in Milwaukee with about 6 thousand votes expected from the Teath district voting totals
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Port Royal
Mare Island
Portsmouth
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Key West
Lilley
Connecticut
House
Navy
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