Congress in Debate Over Tariffs and Trusts in June
Washington dispatches summarize Richardson of Tennessee attacking Republican control and pledges, citing wasted remedial legislation since 1900 and growing trust power. Cannon replies, praising party work while urging unity as Cuban reciprocity talks begin with Senate caucus.
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Washington
Congress
Richardson
Tennessee
Republican Party
Cuba
United States
Massachusetts
Cave
Spain
Missing bribery suspect Norbeck in Minneapolis area
Rumors swirl around Christopher Norbeck whose bribery trial was paused by his disappearance. Sightings in Minneapolis or St Paul gain ground as he reportedly drank as late as Tuesday morning. A $3500 tip offer plus the $1000 reward remains unclaimed as callers hang up. Labor allies of detective Harvey seek $5,000 bail. Mayor Ames orders police to crack down on crooks and enforce the liquor ordinance to curb lawlessness and ensure officers are not lax.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher Norbeck
Norbeck
St. Paul
Organized ‘Labor
Harvey
Ames
Police Department
Test suits filed in U S circuit court over Eliza furnace deaths
In Pittsburgh on June 1, six suits were filed by attorney Harry A Hall for Austro Hungarian heirs of six men killed in the Eliza furnace explosion at Jones Laughlin Limited last year. The cases seek 120000 dollars for damages from the deaths on December 19 1901. Many foreigners’ employers and mill owners watch as these test cases may lead to further filings for other European residents with relatives killed or injured in similar incidents.
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Pittsburg
United Tes
Harry Alvan Hall
Eliza Furnace
Jones & Laughlin’s, Limited
Pattern Foundry Fire Destroys Birdsboro Works
Reading Pa June 1 pattern shop foundry of the Diamond Drill works at Birdsboro destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at $300,000. Fire crews fought the blaze though most of the building was consumed. No further details on injuries or cause available.
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Reading
Birdsboro
Kaiser Shies at Auto Threat to Public Safety
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm seeks stringent auto controls after Baron von Bleichroeder's death near Cologne. He argues no one may endanger life for sport, though the army may use motors. Public sentiment slightly disfavors autos amid labor crisis relief. In Frankfurt, German Labor Congress notes union strength at 700,000 and focus on unemployment insurance. In St Petersburg, officials plan a large military settlement near Vladivostok to bolster northeastern Asia defense.
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George von Bieichroeder
Cologne
Kaiser
Weishbaden
Baron Bleichroeder
Frankfort-on-Main
Stuttgart
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Asia
Venezuelan Revolutionists Take Key Cities in June Advances
Willemstad reports San Felipe captured by General Aular while Yaritaque falls to General Solagi. In Valencia a night clash occurs as Castro government deteriorates. Washington notes Venezuela’s foreign affairs minister confirming Ciudad Bolivar under revolutionaries with no Orinoco blockade.
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Willemstad
Iieral
Washington
State Department
Bowen
Caracas
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
Derby Trial Special Injuries End Derby Plans At Harlem
Not in the derby at Washington Park Baldwin s wades and Hildreth s MeCh injured the derby trial special at Harlem yesterday and will not start Saturday. Information was given to the owners of the two horses as winter books close.
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Chicago
Baldwin
Wades
Hildreth
MeCh
Harlem
Washington Park
Tod
Aycock Offers 30000 Reward in Gillepsie Case
Raleigh June 1 Aycock offers rewards totaling 30000 for the arrest and conviction of unknown persons who on the night of June 11 took the negro Gillespie from the Salisbury jail and hanged him There were about seven men in the party and the governor offers 400 for each of them It is believed the murdered man was innocent of the crime for which he was charged
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Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
Gillespie
Salisbury
Gov
First Actual Test of Isthmian Proposition
Washington June 19 The first actual test of the Isthmian proposition was on an amendment offered by Mitchell of Oregon giving the president the choice of routes even if he could secure title for the Panama route It was laid on the table 42 to 32 The Spooner amendment was adopted 42 to 34
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Mitchell
Oregon
Panama
Spooner
Beloit College Commencement in Beloit Wisconsin
Beloit College held its fifty fifth commencement with thirty six graduates, a third women, and an address by Professor T Chamberlin of the University of Chicago. Trustees elected include Professor Chamberlin and Horace White, editor of the New York Post.
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Helvit College
Beloit
Wis
Beloit College
T. ©. Chawberlin
University of Chicago
Chamberlin
Horace White
New York Post
Eight-Hour Day Granted to Hazleton Mine Engineers
Hazleton Pa June 1 engineers and firemen at Sandy Run colliery returned to work amid reports of an eight-hour day concession. In Paterson about 400 Italian strikers faced a police charge as anarchist elements were said to have influenced the march near Turnbull. In Pawtucket disturbances in the street car strike resumed with stones thrown at Weeden and Prospect lines, injuring two workers before infantry quelled the trouble.
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Turnball
Hazleton
Sandy Run
Panlineseas
Pawtucket
S. 1
Weeden
Prospect Street
United Mine Workers call for national convention on possible soft coal strike
The United Mine Workers issue a call from national headquarters for a July 17 convention in Columbus to decide on a strike to aid Pennsylvania anthracite miners. Delegates are apportioned by locals, with about 1 4 delegates total and voting strength around 1 700 to 1 850. Obie Mine Workers oppose a strike, urging a convention view, while Ohio locals under contract resist breaking agreements.
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Inciarypolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
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Wilson
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Virginian
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Missouri
Kansas
Ark
Indian Territory
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Obie
Columbus
Obie Mine Workers' Board
Mitchell
Ohio Mine Workers’ Association
Eighteenth Slime Column Erupts From Mount Pelee
Fort De France June 1 The eighteenth column of slime one hundred metres high has been ejected from Mount Pelee and fallen on Basse Pointe enveloping the town and ravaging 22 houses. No loss of life is reported.
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Fort de France
Mount Pelee
Basse Pointe
Disbursing Officer Henry Rechlin Is Arrested
Washington June 1 Henry Rechlin disbursing officer of the department of justice was arrested on a charge of misappropriating 7600 of government funds He confessed the shortage Rechlin is from Cincinnati New details follow in court records
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Washington
Henry Rechlin
Department of Justice
Rechlin
Cincinnati
Desperate Delirium Ends in Self Harm and Jail
In Terre Haute William T Agar attacked a nurse named Mrs Davis then slashed his own throat and leaped into a tern. He was rescued and jailed after a failed suicide attempt. In Vincennes a mob again tried to seize William Edson from Knox county jail to lynch him for alleged assault of a four year old girl. Bridgeman Michigan reports a robbery near St Joseph to Livingston yesterday as Charles Parks and others were shot and a suspect pair arrested after a fatal collision.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William T. Agar
Davis
Agar
Vincennes
William Edson
Knox County
National Saengerfest Opens in Peoria Festival Attire
Peoria hosts the 20th national Saengerfest of the Northwest Saengerbund. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra rehearses with a 2,500 voice mixed chorus. Internationally regarded artists perform, as more than 3,000 attendees arrive by special trains amid gala preparations.
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Peoria
Gerfest
Saengerbund
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Back at His Old Tricks Ex Convict Faces Old Reputation
Ex convict Eugene M Converse, once a trusted shipping department clerk and later secretary, was jailed in Battle Creek for embezzlement. He left the firm to Geneva Ohio amid rumors of living beyond means and later became superintendent of the institution there. He is married with two children.
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Kson
Mich
Eugene M. Converse
Geneva
Battle Creek
Soner
Withington
Converse
Tablet to Civil War Men Those Who Left Wabash College
Crawfordsville Ind June 15 It Was a spirit like that of 61 which prevailed here Tuesday when Wabash college unveiled a memorial tablet to the students who left the college to become soldiers in the civil war. The tablet names more than 300 young men who went to war and the dedication began at 2 30 in the afternoon. Brigadier General John Co Black of Chicago, a former college cadet, gave the principal oration, praising teachers and detailing the students efforts in the war.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
John Co. Black
Chicago
Te College
Reductions in Refined Sugar Announced in New York
New York June 10 reductions were made in refined sugar with decreases of five six and ten points for some grades and five points for all others affecting the market and prices today.
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New York
President Recommends Naval Promotions
Washington June 19 The president sent nominations to the senate for captains to rear admirals Yates Stirling and William W. Conger. Edwin H. Conover becomes doyen of the diplomatic corps in Peking as minister. In other items Jeffersonville men strike for 50 cents a day, Bluffton man hangs self in jail, Lansing forgers pass notes, Rockefeller denial on Chicago gift, Rathbone sails for New York, Princeton police officer dies, Dalton fined for lottery scheme, King must stay quiet amid crown actions, new Drexel State Bank permit in Chicago, Sioux City shopmen win wage raise.
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Senate
Conger
Peking
Bare Cal
Edwin H. Conver
Eyen
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