President Wilson Said to Back Tariff via Influence
Senate leaders discussed Senator Townsend's charge that Wilson lobbied for the tariff, but committee will not pursue unless specific charges are made. White House denies coercive patronage ties, while Townsend defines lobbying as undue influence. Taft visits White House for lunch amid tariff inquiry and Capitol activity.
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Washington, D. C
Lobby Investigation Committee
Townsend
Wilson
White House
Washington
Congress
Senator Reed
Cummins
Reed
Senator Townsend
Capitol
Virginia
Taft
Executive Office
Buffalo Bill in Serious State
Physicians treating William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill in Knoxville Tennessee reported his condition grave after he became ill yesterday.
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Buffalo Bill
Knoxville
Tenn
William F. Cody
Weather and political errand mix in early 1909 report
Forecast for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity shows cloudy cool conditions with brisk winds tonight and Sunday. Temperatures range from 51 at 7 am to a high of 86 yesterday, with 1.13 inches of precipitation and humidity around 62 to 72. Taft visits the Capitol searches for Speaker Clark but misreads offices. Lincoln Memorial association meeting planned for Monday.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
White House
Taft
Capitol
House
Clark
Underwood
Champ Clark
Lincoln Memorial Association
Mondey
United States
Editor Killed in Auto Collision at Pa Town Crossing
Jane 7-Frank McLean, 50, editor of the Union City Times, was instantly killed when his car was struck by a freight train at the Main street crossing in Union City Pa. Miss Bernice Barr, a school teacher, was likely fatally hurt. Four others were slightly injured.
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Fire
Jane
Frank McLean
Union City
Times
Bernice Barr
Miners slain by explosion in Scott shaft near Shamokin
Shamokin Pa June 7 Two miners were killed and more than a dozen injured in an explosion at Scott shaft four miles from Shamokin operated by Susquehanna Coal. Officials said no men entombed but workers believed others remained inside. The second lift slope caught fire, rescuers found a group of 20 unhurt men in the burning shaft and brought them to the surface.
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Shamokin
Scott Shaft
Susquehanna Coal Company
Chesterton Brother Guilty in Libel Charge
Cecil Chesterton brother of G K Chesterton was found guilty in a criminal libel case in London court. He accused Godfrey Isaacs managing director of Marconi of corruption over a wireless contract. A heavy fine and costs were imposed and imprisonment awaits payment.
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London
Cecil Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton
Godfrey Isaacs
Marconi Company
England
Efficiency a wage fixer says Judson at inquiry
Chicago June 7 witnesses before the O'Hara commission include Harry Pratt Judson president of the University of Chicago William T Abbott of Central Trust and A W Harris president of Northwestern University They discuss minimum wage efficiency training and the role of education for girls and boys Mrs Ella Flagg Young testifies that underpaid workers weaken families and schools vocational training can direct youth toward productive work Rosenwald and other business figures offer sharply different views on the wage question and the commission's sincerity
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Chicago
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
William T. Abbott
The
Central Trust Company
A. W. Harris
Northwestern University
O'Hara
Judeen
Judson
Abbott
Harris
EB. H. Harriman
Young
Ella Flagg Young
Officer Guilty as Crooks Ally in Fortysevens Bunco Ring
San Francisco June 7 The state won a major victory in prosecuting San Francisco police for aiding the notorious forty thieves bunco gang Frank Esola a former detective was found guilty after a four hour jury deliberation He conspired with confessed swindlers who said the ring extorted over 200000 since 1905 under police protection
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San Francisco
Cal
Frank Esola
Esola
Micha
Banco
Bunco Ring
Suffragists Ordered to Pay Damages in London Suit
London, June 7. Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs. Mabel Tuke were condemned to pay 1840 damages in a suit by West End shopkeepers for smashed windows during suffrage raids. Hearing lasted three days. Three suffragettes who tried to interrupt the Balkan peace conference at St James’s Palace were fined three pounds and fourteen days’ imprisonment.
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London
Pethick | Lawrence
Emmeline Pankhurst
Christabel Pankhurst
Mabel
Tuke
West End
St. Jame’ S Palace
Page Speech Is a Hit in London
London June 7 Walter Hines Page American ambassador is praised in editorials in the evening papers for his first speech in England. At a banquet in his honor by the Pilgrims Society he focused on cementing the bonds of friendship between the United States and Britain, earning compliments from multiple editors.
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London
Walter Hines ‘Page
England
Pilgrims Society
Reduced Rank to 31 Moore's Aids
Washington June 7 Thirty one Weather Bureau employees faced reduction in connection with political activity tied to the dismissal of former Chief Willis Moore. Henry Heiskell meteorology professor and D J Carroll chief clerk are suspended without pay pending inquiry. Charges filed against fifty employees overall.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Willis Moore
Henry Heiskell
D. J. Carroll
Aide Demotions Reported as Cabinet Promises Linked to Moore Bid
Secretary Houston announced that thirty one aides have been demoted to their former status after procurement of salary increases or grade promotions tied to promoting Moore for secretary of agriculture in Wilson's cabinet. The disclosure highlights punitive moves affecting officials connected to the political maneuver.
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Moore
Wilson
Houston
Craganour Sold for a Fancy Price
London June 7 The government of Argentina paid $150 000 for the Derby entrant Craganour once first in the Derby Wednesday but disqualified for bumping. The sale marks a record price for the horse in this market and reflects strong demand for successful racehorses on the international stage.
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London
Argentina
Craganour
Bolt Hits Church in Baileyville Nl Three Die
A lightning bolt struck the steeple of the German Reformed church in Baileyville Illinois causing a fire that destroyed the building and killed J. W. Duitsman Wessel Hoek and Class Meyers. Ontje Oltman survived a serious shock. A nearby cyclone damaged Bolton and a freight car runaway disrupted South Freeport rail traffic.
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Baileyville
J. W. Duitsman
Wessel Hoek
Meyers
Ontje Oltman
Bolton
Here
Chicago Great Western
South Freeport
Knox College Rowboat Accident Near Death
Four Knox College seniors were thrown from a rowboat at Highland lake during the annual stag picnic in Galesburg Alabama. Herbert L Miller Thomas Lamont Walter Lindiquiss and Thompson Rowe were rescued after the capsized vessel left them in the water. Classmates assisted in their recovery, and all were exhausted but safe.
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Galesburg
Knox College
Herbert L. Miller
Thomas Lamont
Walter Lindiquiss
Thompson Rowe
Highland Lake
Fire at asylum destroys wing near Weyanenga
A fire at the Waupace county asylum, half a mile from Weyanenga, Wis, started at 7 this morning destroying one wing. Inmates, numbered several score, were moved in wagons and cars to a local hall where women aided in calming them. No injuries reported.
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Weyanenga
Wis
Juhe
Waupace County Asylum For the
To Form New Cabinet In Hungary After Resignation
Budapest June 7 Emperor Francis Joseph asked Count Tisza speaker of the lower house to form a new cabinet to replace the Lukacs cabinet which resigned. It is expected Tisza will reappoint Lukacs and his colleagues to their former offices.
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Budapest
Francis Joseph
Count Tizsa
von Lukacs
Tizsa
Lukacs
Small Fields at Madison Conference Meet Weather Affects Run
Madison Wis June 7 Lowering skies and chill hindered the 13th annual conference meet with rain soaked fields. A steam roller cleared water from the track while scratches reduced events and entrants, with Indiana Drake and Ames withdrawing.
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Madison
Wis
Randalfield
Wisconsin
Indiana
Drake
Ames
Jere K Cooke to Marry Affinity in Civil Ceremony
New York June 7 Jere Knode Cooke former Hempstead L S clergyman whose wife divorced him yesterday will marry Floretta Whaley next week. ceremony to be civil though a respected New York clergyman offered to officiate. Cooke works as painter and decorator on a downtown skyscraper.
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New York
Jere Knode Cooke
Hempstead, L. S
Floretta Whaley
Cooke
American nurse joins militants in suffrage cause
Miss Ellen LaMotte of Baltimore city tuberculosis nurses obtained a leave of absence from the health department and will sail June 21 for London to join militant suffragists. An ardent equal suffrage worker, she called the effort in England magnificent and aims to throw herself into the thick of the fight.
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Baltimore
Ellen LaMotte
Baltimore City
Health Department
London
LaMotte
England
Wool Trust Chief Is Set Free by Jury
Boston jurors acquitted William M. Wood of the American Woolen Co. of conspiracy to injure textile strikers at Lawrence by planting dynamite. Frederick E. Atteaux faced a hung verdict, while Dennis J. Collins, who turned state's evidence, was convicted on two counts and acquitted on four. The case raised capital versus labor tensions and included bribery allegations about a juror.
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Boston
Mass
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Lawrence
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Atteaux
Hurlburt
Wood
Morris Shuman
Shuman
Crosby
Woop
Pelletier
Collins
Blackhand Letter Case Leads to Arrest in Youngstown
Youngstown Ohio June 7 Guisep Pa Maroa age 35 arrested today by the secret service on a charge of sending a blackhand letter to President Wilson demanding 5000 He admits guilt saying he just wanted the money The letter names Guiseppi Pomaro and the gang is said to have connections in New York Pittsburgh Newcastle Pa Youngstown and Cleveland Officials report houses in East Youngstown used by the group St Louis June 7 Frank Mercurio who saved 6900 by peddling fruit died by his own hand after receiving a second blackhand demand for 2000 The suspected Ford appointment for Philippines and the weekly bank statement from New York June 7 show reserves and changes in loans and deposits
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Youngstown
Ohio
Guisep Pa Maroa
Secret Service
Wilson
Guiseppi Pomaro
Pomaro
New York
Pittsburgh
Newcastle
Cleveland
St. Louis
Frank Mercurio
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