First Session of the 59th Congress Nears End
The first session of the 59th Congress winds down with substantial legislation passed. President Roosevelt signs about a hundred bills, including sundry civil, general deficiency, and agricultural appropriations, while many local measures remain unsigned. The House seals a public building bill report, and the Senate agrees to a January 10 vote on the La Follette hours bill for rail service.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Warren
Loeb
Lake Erie Ship Canal
House
Saloon closings sweep Kansas City amid crackdown
Kansas City Kans saloons and clubhouses were shut tight, liquor removed to the south side as Assistant Attorney General Trickett’s threat deterred openings. The scene reflected a broad crackdown with fixtures and stocks pared from many places overnight.
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Kans
the Elks and Eagles
Trickett
Avery
President Roosevelt vetoes Indians distribution bill
President Roosevelt vetoed a bill for annual pro rata distribution of annuities to Sac and Fox Indians west of the Mississippi. The measure would have allocated $100,60 to Iowa Sac and Fox from tribal annuities in Kansas and Oklahoma. Interior officials opposed the item as Iowa Indians had not yet established their right in court. The president called for an immediate thorough investigation of the matter.
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Roosevelt
Mississippi
Kansas
Oklahor
Interior Department
Court of Claims
Barrington Gets a Chance for Life
Jefferson City June 30 The F Zimour Lord Barrington case will be heard by the United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Brace granted a writ of error stopping all proceedings Barrington will not hang July 26
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F Zimour
Lord Barrington
United States Supreme Court
Brace
Barrington
American Farm Products Company Forms to Control Dairy Goods
New York June 30 A large trust named the American Farm Products company is formed to control dairy products chickens and eggs with about 20 million already invested and more planned. Headquarters at 52 Broadway officers elected include James R Morse president Henry D Cooke first vice president H L Wiley second vice president Grant Hugh Browne treasurer Eugene Delmar and Benefict Both Ways. The aim is to raise producer prices and lower consumer costs while simplifying delivery from farmer to consumer and eliminating commission merchant profits. Crocker's Brigade Reunion Clinton Iowa set for September 26 and 27 with speakers Governor Cummins General Taft and Colonel Clark.
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New York
American Farm Products Company
America
Levi P. Morton
Thomas F. Harry Payne Whitney
Anthony Brady
E. J. Berwind
Kunh, Loeb & Co
Broadway
Board of Directors
James R. Morse
Henry D.cooke
H. L
Wiley
Crocker’s Brigade
Clinton
Iowa
Crocker
Cummins
Taft
Clark
ROW IN THE HOUSE CRUSHED TO DEATH OVER PAY PROPOSAL
In Washington on June 30 a tangle over a minor measure led to a near clash between Representatives Southwick of New York and Bartlett of Georgia. Southwick pressed a pay raise for tally clerks while Bartlett, defending House procedure, blocked the move and warned of dishonesty. Friends intervened as tempers flared, with Bartlett brandishing a silver knife pen. A separate report from Helena, Montana notes auto crash injuries and the death of Mrs. James Tanner, wife of the Grand Army commander, following a sightseeing trip with Gov. J. K. Toole’s wife.
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Southwick
New York
Bartlett
Georgia
Friends
Committee On Accounts
House
Sife
Helena
Mont
James Tanner
Grand Army
Tanner
Montana
Key Congressional Bills Backed By Reform Drive
Washington summary of three major measures enacted by the current session reforming railroad rates and operations. It expands interstate powers over common carriers pipelines and private cars, requires public rate publication, bans rebates, and tightens court review while enlarging the interstate commerce commission. It covers pure food adulteration rules, labeling, and inspection standards for meat and drugs with strict government oversight and entry rights for inspectors.
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Public Rates
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tent Blown Down At Aurora Marathon Day
Chicago June 36 The Amateur Athletic Union meet on Marshall Field featured a 25 mile marathon starting from Evanston and circling the field eight times. The event drew many clubs and top athletes, with other standard races on the card.
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Chicago
Amateur Athletic Union
Marshall Field
Evanston
Marshal Field
Toledo Ice Dealers Accuse Trial Judge
In Toledo on June 30 a defense motion accuses Judge Kinkade of misconduct and basing judgment on untried issues, alleging promised leniency and harsh punishment after guilty pleas. The judge stri cken the motion and warned of forthcoming action. The motion will be taken to the circuit court.
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Toledo
Ohio
Kinkade
At 8
Ords
Circuit Court
Carnegie Gives 3 Million to U S Libraries in 1905
At the 28th annual American Library Association meeting in Narragansett Pier, Andrew Carnegie’s gifts in 1905 total over 3 million dollars, part of 211 Carnegie donations in the United States. Overall money gifts to libraries reached about 5 million dollars.
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Narraginsett Pier
American Library Association
Andrew Carnegie
United States
IS CHAMPION TELEGRAPHER World's Contests Held at Boston
Boston June 50 David J Ellington of New York won the world telegraph operator title and the Andrews Carnegie silver trophy at the international tournament Ellington took first in four classes Richard C Bartley of Philadelphia sent 20 ordinary railroad messages in 11 minutes 46 seconds lowering the previous world record of 11 minutes 12 seconds set by himself three years ago
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David J. Ellington
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Ellington
Richard C. Bartley
Philadelphia
New Hampshire Launched at Camden with Ceremonies
Camden N J June 30 The battleship New Hampshire was launched today at the yards of the New York Ship Building company Miss Hazel E daughter of Governor McLane of New Hampshire christened the battleship amid the usual ceremonies.
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Camden
N. J
New Hampshire
New York Ship Building Company
Hazel E
McLane
Ex-Senator Burton Seeks No Pardon Statement
Topeka June 30 Bailie Waggoner attorney for ex senator Burton issued a signed statement on his behalf ruling out any desire for an executive pardon if he is finally convicted by the United States Supreme Court.
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Topeka
Kan
Bailie H. Waggoner
United States
Burton
Coning
United States Supreme Court
Two Die as Ringling Bros Tent Collapses in Storm
A wind and thunderstorm at Aupora Illinois toppled a Ringling Bros tent killing Matthew Bury of Aurora and William Cress of Geneva. Five thousand spectators, mostly women and children, fled as the center pole snapped. Eleven elephants stampede fears paused by keepers. The storm damaged Aurora buildings and a second show drew ten thousand.
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Chicago
Aupora
Lll
Ringling Browchess
Matthew Bury
Aurora
William Cress
Geneva
Protests Over Flour Sale For Sufferers In California
Governor Johnson pipes a telegram to Governor Pardee from St. Paul dated June 30. Citizens of Minneapolis donated sacks of flour for tree distribution to California sufferers. They protest against selling or delivering the flour and demand reelection of intended leaders, joining the protest with Edger's Minneapolis committee statement accusing the Red Cross and General Greeley of selling flour and misusing funds.
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St. Paul
Johnson
Pardee
California
Ciizens
Minneapolis
Edger
Red Cross
General Greeley
Pitchfork Stood Pat Big Stick in Panic
Washington June 30 Senator Tillman nullified the conference report on the rate bill and refused to sign. He said conferees failed to include pipelines and the deportment of production and transportation. He called the influence behind this sinister and noted the pitchfork and big stick alignment then separation as fighting lines formed.
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Washington
Scott
Senate
Departments of State, Justice and Commerce
Labor
Tillman
Father Allison
Thaw Suffers Heat in Tombs as Wife Visits Early
New York June 30 Harry Thaw endured a hot night in his cell at the Tombs. His wife Mrs Thaw was the first visitor when the visiting period opened, arriving at the start of the permitted hour.
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Harry Thaw
Thaw
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