Browne Denied Writ in Bribery Case in Chicago Court
Chicago June 7 Judge Scanlan refused a habeas corpus writ for Representative Lee O Neil Browne Democratic leader accused of bribery in Lorimer senate election. Browne was remanded, appeal filed, and capias issued as he acted as his own attorney.
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Sil Well Merger Near Consolidation of Oklahoma
Kansas City on June 7 details for the merger of 20 large producing Oklahoma field companies into one firm with refineries and pipelines. Thomas Priestley of Bartlesville says the new company will control wells producing about 20 000 barrels of oil daily.
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Weather summary and river forecast from official forecaster
Fair tonight with increasing cloudiness on Wednesday and a slow temperature rise. Temperature at 7 am 52, high 68 in the last 24 hours, wind 1 mph, humidity 78 at 7 am and 48 at 7 pm, no precipitation. Mississippi stage falling from Dubuque to Muscatine. Astronomical notes list sunset 7:25, sunrise 4:25, moonset 8:20 pm, Jupiter satellite No 4 near the planet’s east side.
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Taft Talks With Rail Heads On Shorter Timeframe
Presidents Brown of New York Central and McCrea of Pennsylvania, representing eastern and central lines, met Taft in Washington on June 7 to seek a compromise and ratify a shorter time frame for some rail agreement. The conference aimed to push through a settlement pleasing to the rail leaders and Taft.
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Congress Summaries Vote on Statehood and Labor Bills
The Senate moved to vet a conservation bill that would let the president withdraw public lands from entry and settlement, delaying New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Democrats claim Republicans pledged quick action on statehood after the railroad bill. Senator Nelson criticizes Alaska policy amid Ballinger Pinchot probe. In the House, unanimous consent frames sit, with bills authorizing a commission on employer liability and workmen’s compensation and allowing second class mail for diverse benevolent societies and learned bodies.
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Conference on Bail Bill Sees Senate Motion Fail
Insurgents lose fight as stringent rules govern debate on the Postal Savings Bank. Washington on June 7 reports Lenroot failed to win consent to accept the senate bill and make rate provisions effective. bill sent to conference. Mann fails to get consent as railroad bill is taken up and motion to monconcur seeks conference with unanimous consent.
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Lenroot
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Postal Savings Bank
Roosevelt in Oxford Receives Honorary Degree
In Oxford on June 7 Roose velt spoke at the university and delivered the Romanes lecture. The university conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law as part of the event.
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Insurgent and Stalwart Republicans Vie in Iowa Primaries
Des Moines Iowa June 7 insurgent and stalwart Republicans clash over Washington representation with endorsements and renomination battles. In South Dakota insurgents and stalwarts compete for governor and ticket leadership as votes begin in Pierre.
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Smith
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Hubbard
Prouty
Hull
South Dakota
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Samuel W. Elrod
Vessey
George W. Egan
Sioux Falls
Son Still Held for Iowa Murder
Marshalltown Iowa June 7 Investigating the mysterious murder of James Hartley wife and son near Van Cleve Iowa Sunday night yielded few new facts Blood spots on Ray Hartleys overalls were explained as caused by a chicken he killed Two horses were found saddled and bridled in the Hartley stable Sunday The accused boy says he and his father had the horses ready to pursue a horse thief they were expecting Sunday night
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Charge Against Lorimer Made in the Senate
Formal charges against Senator Lorimer of Illinois were laid before the Senate this afternoon by Cullom. A memorial by Clifford W. Burns of Chicago embodied bribery accusations against Illinois legislators. The memorial was referred to the privileges and elections committee. Lorimer, in Chicago, refused to discuss the Washington dispatches about the filing of charges.
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Taft wins railroad accord and seeks immediate tariff tweak
Washington June 7 President Taft celebrated a three hour White House conference with railroad executives and officials as the 24 defending companies win withdrawal of increased rates. He urged immediate effect of a key clause, while Congress debates how to amend the bill and limit tariff hikes.
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
Walker D. Hines
Frederick A. Delano
Wabash Railroad Company
S. M. Felton
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Dyer
Koreans May Rise Against the Japs
Reports from Vladivostok indicate a planned anti-Japanese uprising in north Korea by Koreans opposing annexation by Japan. In Kalamazoo Michigan, the Knights of the Modern Maccabees opened their national convention with about 3,000 delegates in attendance.
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Sugar fraud witness Parr to receive government claim
Washington June Attorney General Wickersham rules Richard Parr can recover part of his claim for information aiding the sugar fraud case. His disclosure helped secure a recovery of three to four million dollars. The final share depends on the treasury secretary, with possible but unlikely approval of a half share.
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June T
Wickersham
Richard Parr
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Secretary of the Treasury
Lightning Hits Regiment in Dresden Killings and Injuries
In Dresden Saxony lightning struck an infantry regiment marching into camp. Three soldiers were killed and fifteen seriously injured as the entire company was thrown to the ground. In St Louis Dr Doxey and his wife faced murder charges. he was released from jail and planned to travel to Columbus Nebraska where his wife, acquitted earlier, resided.
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William J. Erder
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Neb
Thirty Die in Italian Earthquake
Naples reports a severe tremor centered in Avellino province causing numerous deaths and extensive damage in Campania. Calitri bears the heaviest toll with about twenty deaths. other towns like Valata and Torre Annunziata report fear and damage. The king and queen toured Avellino by special train as troops moved in to aid.
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U S Mediation Sought in Nicaraguan Conflict
General Estrada, Nicaraguan insurgent chief, appeals to the Cartago court to press President Madriz for a reply to his March 14 proposal that the United States mediate the dispute and that a presidential election be held with neither Beirada nor Madriz as a candidate.
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Bragg, Famous Soldier, Dying Reported in Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Wis June 7 General Bragg the famed commander of the Tron brigade is reported dying He has been in a comatose condition all day
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