Congress Quits Tonight Appropriated A Million
Washington June 25 Congress adjourns tonight after finalizing a rivers and harbors measure and approving a one million dollar appropriation to curb floods on the lower Colorado river. The session authorized over a billion dollars in general appropriations and retained pension agencies. President Taft plans to sign the rivers and harbors bill and vows future action against ad hoc waterways projects.
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Senate to Investigate Indian Land Conspiracy
Senator Gore presents a resolution for an investigation into private counsel in the Chickasaw and Choctaw land sales, alleging bribery attempts and broad wrongdoing. He cites contracts and a prominent attorney’s fees, raising the possibility of a wider inquiry across Senate and House committees.
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Weather and river bulletin with notes from local forecaster
Generally fair weather continues tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. 7 a.m. 70 degrees. high 95, low 65 in last 24 hours. River stage reports show falling trend from Dubuque to Muscatine with readings: St Paul 18 2, Red Wing 6 0, Reed's Landing 7 1, La Crosse -18 0, Prairie du Chien -19 -1, Clinton 2.2 -1, Le Claire 3 -1, Davenport -0. Astronomical events note sun sets 7:31, rises 4:26, moon rises 10:18 p.m., moon at greatest libration east and Mercury visible.
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Browne Jury Still Deadlocked At 2 P.M Today
Chicago June 25 The Browne jury at 2 o clock this afternoon was still deadlocked. The jury room is guarded by detectives and no authoritative statement has been made as to the leanings of the majority.
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Senate Debates Forest Reserves and Indebtedness Bill
In Washington on June 25 the Senate spent hours on the national forest reserves in the White Mountains and southern Appalachians while approving conference reports on the 20 million certificates of indebtedness for reclamation and on deficiency appropriations. Senator Burton led opposition, alleging offers to sway positions and criticizing Indian contract approvals. The House passed the Scott anti option bill and debated Appalachian forest reserve matters, with many conference reports on general supply measures acted upon.
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Madriz accuses United States over Nicaraguan war stance
President Madriz condemned U S actions toward Nicaragua in a reply to a Washington note by Consul Olivares on alleged neutrality law violations. Olivares warned of a U S effort to rally Nicaragua against the United States and cited dispatches about Acoyapa and Bluefields. Dr Castrillo demanded U S warships intercept the Columbia and seize munitions bound for Irias.
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Ballinger Case to Be Decided in the North
Washington June 24 The Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee met this morning and adjourned to meet in Minneapolis September 5 when an effort will be made to complete a report.
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Double Murder Slayers Caught Near Boston City
Three young men carried out a double murder in Lynn Massachusetts and stole between four thousand and six thousand dollars from a factory payroll. Surrounded in High Rock they were shot at. two wounded, one killed, and all three captured. More than four thousand five hundred recovered. In Des Moines Iowa one man died from injuries after a Wabash train wreck near Percy with thirty injured.
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Justice after death order for Tibetan hootookatoo regent decree
Peking reports Prince Chun, regent of China, issued an imperial edict ordering tardy justice for a Tibetan hootookatoo who lost his head three years ago for displeasing the deposed Dalai Lama. The edict restores his titles and wealth and allows reincarnation.
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Wisconsin Slayer Shot by a Posse
Ashland Wisconsin manhunt ends as Robert Voleski wanted for attempted murder of Victoria Jonas is killed when surrounded by a sheriff s posse while crossing Bad River near Odanah after an all night chase.
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U S Syndicate to Exploit the Nicarguans Formed
Washington June 25 Stone stated he was informed a syndicate has been organized in the United States to exploit the finances of Nicaragua. The remark was made in the senate today as the discussion touched on foreign financial interests and potential impact on Nicaragua.
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Quarrel of Spain With Catholic Church Sparks Civil War Talk
Syndicate tied to Spain dispute is represented in Washington by a former high official of the state department.
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Roosevelt Sees Pinchot in Long Secret Talk at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt held a prolonged private discussion with former forest chief Gifford Pinchot and James R. Garfield in Oyster Bay. Medill McCormick accompanied them from New York as guests and escort, while Jack Greenway and Francis J. Heney were among the other Rough Riders present. The exact content and political implications of the conversation remain undisclosed.
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NO PERFECT SCORE LEFT Chalmers Penalized for Wiring Fender
Glidden tour update from Wichita shows Bolger's Chalmers No 5 penalized three points for wiring a fender iron after skidding in gumbo. The 26-car field from Cincinnati dwindles to none with a perfect score of 1,000 points. Today's 226 mile leg ends in Kansas City with a Sunday rest. Funston Out of Danger in Leavenworth. General Funston’s improved condition reported. Wood McNabney marry in Rock Island.
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How High Tariff Affects Prices Across Goods
Special Correspondence from The Argus reporting Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota explains that tariff increases in the Payne Aldrich revision push costs through the economy. He argues higher protection on some items raises prices for all, raising the cost of living for consumers.
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Oarsmen Ready for Speed Trials at Intercollegiate Regatta
Poughkeepsie N Y June 25 The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta features Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Wisconsin crews. The program starts with a four mile race at 4 30 pm the freshmen eight two miles at 5 15 pm and the varsity eight four miles not before 6 20 pm Trophies in all events are held by Cornell, the favorite in betting, with coaches expressing confidence in their own crews.
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Commit Valentine Boy to St Charles Under Sheriff Escort
Carnot Valentine an 11 year old boy who objected to being pronounced delinquent was taken to St Charles by Sheriff Edward Kuttsen. He offered no words during the trip but resisted when the commitment order was read in county court and threatened self harm if the order stood.
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Taft Allocates Public Building Bill Without Cash
Taft signed a public building bill authorizing 22 million dollars in spending but did not provide funds. The appropriation is left to Congress for action.
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True Bills for Five in Springfield Bribery Probe
Springfield reporters detail grand jury indictments in a legislative bribery case. Key figures include Representatives Lee O'Neil Browne and Robert E. Wilson, Frank J. Traut, Louis D. Hirsheimer, and A. B. Johnston. Indictments cover conspiracy bribery perjury and involve a wider "jackpot" fund linked to fishing interests and desk chair contracts. Gardner of Mendota named in a separate dam bill bribery allegation with $10,000 reportedly discussed in Chicago.
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Odds Favor Jeffries As Betting Heats Up
San Francisco June 25 betting on the Jeffries Johnson fight was heavy with odds 10 to 6 for Jeffries and the prospect by night is 2 to 1 in favor of the white man.
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