Senate Debates Over Rate Bill After Signatures
Washington reports Senator Cullom signed the conference report on the railroad rate bill joining Elkins Hepburn Sherman and Richardson. Tillman refused to sign, signaling a Senate debate once the report is presented. The day also covered Sundry Civil Bill conference actions and Pure Food debates as Wood and Coundrey took seats.
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Bryan on Roosevelt's rule and popularity
William J. Bryan remarked on a Times article about Roosevelt and trusts. He noted the president's popularity and asked how popular a government could be if it were democratic at all times.
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William J. Bryan
London, Times
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Stirs Up Scandal in Burns Estate Case at St Joseph
Judge Mc Pherson issued a temporary injunction halting probate court actions in St Joseph Missouri to declare Mary V Burns insane. Burns the sole surviving heir of Calvin F Burns who owned a third of a 3 million dollar estate. Petition claims actions by James A Gibson public administrator of Buchanan County were part of a conspiracy. Defendants include Judge A H Woodson and Ralph A Stauber, prominent political figures.
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St. Joseph
Mary V. Burns
Miss Burns
Atlantic City
N. J
Calvin F. Burns
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James A. Gibson
Buchanan County
Race clash leaves two dead in Pittsburg riot
In Pittsburg last night a race riot between Jews and negros left two men fatally injured Washington Wells a negro and Josiah Joseph a Jew. The disturbance started in the hill district with 300 policemen called to restore order as fighters and police exchanged blows and wounds.
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Josiah Joseph
Hill District
C. Mat Darwin
Emperor William Wins in American Yacht Meteor
Kiel reports Emperor William won the large schooner race with the American built Meteor beating the Hamburg and Clara. Meteor finished 5 minutes 14 seconds ahead of Hamburg and 10 minutes 4 seconds ahead of Clara with a 3 34 28 time on the ice course. The emperor directed sailing and steered for most of the race.
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Emperor William
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Clara
Cistern Digger Rescued After Eight Hours Buried
Halmar Carlson, a cistern digger, was buried fourteen feet under earth for eight hours when the cistern caved in in Rockford. He survived by a two inch pipe supplying air and kept contact with workers above. Rescued at 11 PM, he was uninjured.
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Talks in Norway Pays Compliment to Nation's Civilization
Norwegian American delegates at King Haakon coronation meet in Trondhjem garden and invite William J. Bryan to speak. Bryan praises Norway for high civilization with rugged strength and wishes lasting prosperity. Other speakers include Peter Stroman, Rev. Manison, and Dr. Fjelde. In Indianapolis, 16 of 49 meat samples lacked illegal chemicals. sodium sulfate used to color meat.
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Wisconsin
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Minnesota
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North Dakota
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State Board of Health
Mrs McKinney Found Guilty But Declared Insane
In Peoria Illinois Mrs Mary L McKinney was found guilty of poultry murder but declared insane and committed to the Chester asylum for observation and possible later transfer to the penitentiary. Attorneys plan motions for new trial and potential appeal.
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Chester
Theatrical Circuit Formed Across Iowa Nebraska Kansas
A new theatrical circuit was announced from Lincoln Nebraska with J G Keiser of Junction City Kansas as president. The circuit includes theaters in Columbus Beatrice Layton Hastings Des Moines Oskaloosa and Council Bluffs Iowa and Topeka Wichita Salina Junction City and Manhattan Kansas.
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Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Council Bluffs
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Wichita
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King and Queen in Levee for Norwegian-American Delegates
Trondhjem June 23 King Haakon and Queen Maud held the first levee at the palace with embassies statesmen officials and prominent persons in attendance Arrangements are made for the king to receive in audience the Norwegian American delegates to his coronation on Monday
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New Boston death by own action case reported
Herbert Good a well known fish market owner in New Boston Illinois died by his own action last night by jumping into the Mississippi River. The body was recovered at midnight. He was middle aged and leaves a family. No reason for the act is given. The family has long been known in Mercer County.
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Herbert Good
Mercer County
Big Elevators At Chicago Burned
Chicago June 23 Mabbatt elevators A and B at Archer avenue and Wood street owned by George A Seavers and used by J S Templeton grain broker were destroyed by fire early today The structures held 100 000 bushels of grain Three adjacent buildings were destroyed and 25 families displaced The loss amounts to 250 000 dollars
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Mabbatt Elevators
Archer Avenue
Wood Street
George A. Seaverns
J. S. Templeton
Epitheme of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington June 23 a brief resume from yesterday's congressional records shows Senate action on appropriations for traveling expenses, a sundry civil bill, and land purchases for forest reserves. A sympathy resolution for Russian Jews was adopted. The House debated pure food but did not vote, and a fortifications conference report was approved before adjournment.
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Ernest E. Wood
Missouri
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Kaufmann Bail Hearing in Sioux Falls Case
South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments for bail for Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a Sioux Falls brewer accused of beating to death her 16 year old maidnes Poirers. Counsel argued only manslaughter could be charged with preliminary testimony and bail was warranted. The court took the matter under advisement with no decision expected before next week.
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Pierre
S. D
Emma Kaufmann
Sioux Falls
Nes Poirers
Supreme Court
Green and Doremus Found Not Guilty
Washington June 28 The jury in the Green and Doremus post office department conspiracy gripping riots cases returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Doremus
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Grand Juror Is Convicted in Omaha Land Fraud Case
Joseph Crow former Omaha postmaster and ex Nebraska legislator was found guilty by a federal jury of impeding justice. He admitted arranging railroad transport for grand jury members to influence indictments related to Rev George Ware land frauds and related conspiracy charges. A fine of 1000 dollars or up to one year in prison, or both, is prescribed.
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Neb
Joseph Crow
Nebraska
Crow
George Ware
Ware
Lambert
Senate Fight in Kentucky as Beckham Announces Candidacy
Governor Beckham announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate from Kentucky. He seeks the nomination to succeed James B. McCreary, who is already pursuing reelection. The primary will occur on the regular election day in November.
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Frankfort
James B. McCreary
Senate of the United States
McCreary
Bids Opened for 16000-Ton Michigan and South Carolina Battleships
Bids opened today at the navy department for the 16000 ton battleships Michigan and South Carolina authorized by the March 3, 1905 act. The ships will be 450 feet long and William Cramp & Co of Philadelphia submitted the lowest bid. Their bid for the class was 36,000.
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South Carolina
Washington
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Congress
William Cramp & Co
Philadelphia
Hansen Goes to Capital Y M C A
Springfield June 23 Special At a meeting of the board of directors of the local Young Men's Christian Association W E Edmonds resigned as general secretary and H N Hansen of Rock Island was elected in his stead Hansen will assume charge September 1 Edmonds resigns due to ill health and will resume association work next fall Mayor McClellan Goes Abroad New York June 23 Mayor McClellan sailed for a 10 weeks vacation in Europe During his absence President McGowan will act as mayor
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Omaha
George J. Thomas
New York
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McPherson
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Springfield
Young Men's Christians Association
W. E. Edmonds
H. N. Hansen
Rock Island
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Edmonds
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Mayor MccClelan
Europe
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Board of Aldermen
Silvis Y M C A Opens For Rock Island Trainmen
The Silvis Y M C A opened yesterday to Rock Island Railroad trainmen at the east end terminals for the first time since Natick Y M C A closed after yard abandonment. The west end storehouse is fitted into six rooms totaling 40 by 100 feet for association use under a state railroad Y M C A contract. Temporary quarters are provided while a larger building of 25 000 to 50 000 dollars is planned within two years. moving Natick would cost about 4 500 dollars and not be guaranteed. About 2 000 dollars has been spent at Silvis so far.
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Silvis Y. M. C. A
Rock Island Road
Natick Y. M C. A
State Railroad
Natick Y. M. C. A
Silvis
Longworths Reach Kiel in Warm Kiel Welcome
Several hundred Kaiser's subjects cheered Congress man Longworth and Mrs. Longworth at Kiel railway station on arrival from London. A woman tossed a bouquet as Mrs. Longworth caught it and Longworth saluted, signaling warm reception before they proceed to their hotel.
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Germany
Congressman Longworth
Mrs. Longworth
London
Longworth
Winners Put in in Place of Council Bluffs Fire Team
June 23 Clinton Iowa report on the 28th Iowa firemen's tournament closing day. Clinton fire department team Benny and Beauty defeated Lincoln by 0.35 seconds to claim the race after a postponement of the planned Iowa champion against Council Bluffs. Record times set in straightaway half mile events by multiple Iowa teams including Sioux City and Des Moines entrants. Panama Marine transfer note unrelated to the fire events.
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Iowa
Lincoln
Ilinois
Benny
Beauty
Clinton Fire Department
Councill Bluffs
Iowa Firemen
Jim
Council Bluffs
Jack
Sioux City
Black
Des Moines
Pythian Home Chooses Decatur For $250000 Institution
Decatur was selected as the site for a $250000 Pythian home after a long fight. The decision was announced today by the committee on location. The selection follows months of consideration and competitive bids from other cities.
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Regatta Conditions Hard Hit by Wind and Storm Near Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie June 23. Conditions for the three Intercollegiate Rowing Association races were not promising as a strong wind rose in the afternoon. A bank of clouds over the river brought frequent lightning and thunder with showers, casting doubt on the regatta prospects.
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Intercollegiate Rowing Association
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