Roosevelt Returns to the United States from England
Theodore Roosevelt sails from London aboard the Kaeserin Auguste Victoria, headed home with Mrs Roosevelt. The party lands in New York the morning after June 17 quarantine. Roosevelt’s European tour included Paris Sorbonne address, Nobel talk in Oslo, and a royal London reception before King Edward’s death curtailed ceremonies. He departs London without a public sendoff, leaving many invitations unredeemed.
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Venezuela names Matos foreign minister in Gomez cabinet
Paris reports a formal notice of General Matos becoming Venezuela's foreign minister in President Gomez's cabinet. It is seen as signaling a full policy shift and seeks early settlements with foreign powers including France and the United States.
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Weather summary and upcoming celestial events
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions on Saturday. 7 a.m. temperature 58, high 69 in the last 24 hours, low 53 in 12 hours. Wind 6 mph, no precipitation, humidity 58 at 7 p.m. and 66 at 7 a.m. Mississippi flood decline continues from Dubuque to Muscatine. Sun sets 7:26, rises 4:24, moon sets 11:02 p.m. J.M. Sherier, Local Forecaster.
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Taft Direct Snub Silence From Harrison At White House
President Taft refused to receive Representative Francis Burton Harrison of New York and two allies who visited the White House to press a speech on the Ballinger matter. The act signals a cool tone from the White House toward the Democratic lawmakers and their ongoing criticism.
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Work of Day in Congress Washington June 10
Senate after agreeing to the river and harbors conference report began sundry civil appropriations but adjourned without completing its work. An anti trust provision was amended to allow peaceable combinations and wage earners. An amendment to fund $100 to audit executive departments was adopted. The House passed the postal savings bank bill 195 to 101 with 24 Democrats joining Republicans. The Democratic substitute was rejected 113 to 146.
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Southern Bandit Proves a Bold One
In Robsart New Mexico near Carrizozo a lone bandit halted the El Paso and Southwestern passenger train last night and forced occupants of the touring sleeper to surrender money and valuables in one of the era’s boldest robberies.
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Wendling Declared Killer in Kellner Death
Louisville report states Alma Kellner was murdered by Joseph Wendling, a missing janitor at St. John's Catholic church, after a coroner's jury returned a verdict following an hour of deliberation.
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Dalzell Leads Fight for Seat in Pittsburgh Primary
In Pittsburgh on June 1 Representative Dalzell arrived to defend against charges of error and fraud in last Saturday primaries. Dr. Black, his Republican opponent, prompted the case. County canvassing board heard arguments as recount of 65 precincts begins, with the outcome likely to extend to the courts.
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Bank Bill Nearer Law Bank Bill Nearer Law Has Large Majority
Senate insurgents back the appropriation for the tariff commission as the general deficiency bill carrying 5 725 573 was reported to the house. The plan creates postal savings banks with deposits limited to 100 monthly and 500 total, opening with 1, stamps at 10 cents, 2 percent interest, and option to exchange deposits for government bonds. Banks must invest funds at 2 percent, with 5 percent held as treasury cash reserve and up to 30 percent withdrawable for bonds. Banks must provide public bonds or securities backed by taxing power, allowing national state municipal bonds or mortgages, with the house bill differing from the senate on securities allowed.
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Steamer Pilot Guilty in City of Saltillo Sinking
Edwin Pell master of City of Saltillo was found guilty of carelessness and inattention to duty after the May 11 Mississippi River wreck at Glen Park Missouri in which twelve lives were lost. His license was revoked by U S steamboat inspectors who filed the charges.
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Mills Begin Alternate Week Closings in Fall River Mills
Seven Fall River mills owned by M. C. Borden will shut down on alternate weeks starting next week and continue indefinitely. The dull cotton goods market is blamed. The American Printing company, also under Borden, had closed earlier. A special Caliph Wins Race at Atlantic City yacht event.
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Cloakmakers Authorized to Strike in New York
Boston dispatch reports the Lady Garment Workers Union authorized a general strike of 20 000 to 30 000 cloakmakers in New York City after a session in June. The action comes amid labor tensions within the garment industry and reflects broader union efforts.
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Taft Rebuff Details From Capitol Recall In Factions Clash
A delegation of Jewish rabbis pressed the president on expulsion concerns in Russia and left after a 15 minute chat. Representative Goldfogle spoke for the group while Norton’s handling kept the incident quiet until Harrison revealed the rebuff. Harrison accused the president and Attorney General Wickersham of backdating summaries in the Ballinger Pinchot episode claims. Dalzell’s recount margins narrowed to 207 with a court-ordered injunction against further ballot-box openings pending full decision.
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Canada Seeks Trade Treaty With United States
Canada signals to the secretary of state its wish to begin negotiations for a trade treaty with the United States. Formal action is expected to wait until next autumn.
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Central Bank as Remedy Speaker Urges Plan to Prevent Panics
In Galesburg Illinois bankers from ten counties of Group No 2 met for the sixth annual gathering. A O Wilson vice president of the State National Bank of St Louis advocated a central bank to prevent panics and tight money. Dawes of Chicago was scheduled to speak but could not attend.
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Jury Completes Trial Prep As Court Recesses
Chicago June 10 The jury for Lee O Neil Browne charged with bribery in Lorimer election is completed. Judge McLurey adjourned court until Monday when the first witness will testify. Browne may appeal to federal courts to stay the trial.
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Junkin Must Hang, So Court Decides
Des Moines Iowa June 10 The Iowa supreme court affirmed the lower court sentence of John Junkin to be hanged July 29 at Fort Madison Junkin a Negro murdered Clara Rosen a white woman as she returned to Ottumwa from their practice of AL
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Hits target four successive times at Fort Howard
The coast artillery corps championship for 12 inch rifles was won by the 40th company at Fort Howard. Four shots were fired at a 60 by 20 foot rec tangular canvas target three and a half miles away while towed at about nine miles per hour. All four hits occurred in 3 minutes 17 seconds.
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Carroll Holds Lead Over Garst in Ninth District Returns
Des Moines Iowa June 10 With Emmett county pending unofficial returns Carroll leads Garst by 7 236 to 3 980 as standpatters claim and insurgents estimate Complete Ninth district returns show Congressman Smith 9 782 and Byers 8 118
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Milwaukee Man Believed Capt Ross Slain in Nicaragua
June 10 Milwaukee report identifies Captain Ross killed in Nicaragua as Louis E. Rosenthal of this city. Son of Charles E. Rosenthal. Rosenthal joined Nicarguan insurgents. Father confirms death via American consul at Bluefields and has notified Washington.
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Kenosha Women Face $10,000 Duty in Smuggling Case
New York report states two Kenosha Wisconsin women who arrived on the Lusitania last Friday must pay about $10,000 in duties for jewelry and other dutiable property found in their effects. Customs officials released the amount today.
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Grain Growers Plan Southern Indiana Meeting to Hike Prices
Southern Indiana grain growers will meet in Evansville on June 18 to form an organization to hold up grain prices and improve marketing. Also note death of Rev Dr Charles A Dickey, 72, prominent Presbyterian clergyman and former moderator, and report Duma extends power over Finns with 164 to 23 vote.
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Indictments Against Western Union Returned by Grand Jury
Washington reports a federal grand jury indicted Western Union on 42 counts of violating the bucket shop law of March 1, 1999. The action follows an official session in Washington on June 10.
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Volunteers to Tell of Bribe Offer to Support Lorimer
Springfield June 10 volunteers to testify about a $2500 bribe offer to vote for Lorimer. State's Attorney Burke received a confidential letter naming others who will testify and details of conversations with House members. He plans a systematic review of hundreds of bills before the 46th general assembly, installing a card index and digest to track each bill's history. 800 bills died in committees.
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Eastern rail men fix advance rates pending new law
Representatives of the railways east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river agreed at a conference here that the advanced freight rates should be filed as effective Aug 1 pending enactment of the railway bill in conference. If the bill fails to become law by Aug 1, a further postponement will be granted. Rochester delegates to the Playgrounds association congress toured Genesee valley park after hearings and discussions.
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Road Sued for Millions Paid State 125000
Mason Michigan June 10 The suits between Michigan Central and the state of Michigan over the abrogation of the railroad's charter and the state's back taxes were settled. The railroad paid the state 125000 in the settlement.
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