La Follette Becomes Champion Senate Filibuster Speaker
Washington May 30 La Follette extended his long filibuster against the currency conference report delivering a near continuous speech for 15 hours 48 minutes and holding the floor until 7 03 am He endured with minimal nourishment and used a chair arm to rest while maintaining a steady tone The record surpasses Allen of Nebraska for length while Stone Gore and Aldrich contended for speaking time and possible further effort was foreshadowed by Republican leaders aims to wear down the filibuster.
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Omaha Lawyer to Nominate Bryan in Denver
Washington reports I J Dunn assistant city attorney of Omaha Nebraska will nominate William J Bryan for the presidency at the Denver convention He is to be seconded by Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama New York notes former Judge Alton Parker will chair the resolutions committee at the national convention and may draft the platform Bryan favors Parker for the role
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Alton B. Parker
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Denver
J. Thomas Heflin
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New York
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Cedrino Dies In Mile Race Crash At Pimlico Track
Emanuel Cedrine, famed Italian driver, was killed at Pimlico after his car flew from the track during a fast run. He had just set a new world mile record on a circular track, finishing in 51 1/2 seconds, when he was thrown 40 feet and crushed against the rail. He had planned to race this morning after the Briarcliff trophy event.
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Pimlico
Cedrino
Princess Weos Autom an Elopement Ends Opposition
In Vienna a royal family council decided not to oppose the marriage of Princess Amelie Louise of Furstenburg and Gustav Kozian an automobile firm employee whom the princess recently eloped with from Vienna. The couple are new at Lucerne and will travel abroad after their wedding.
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Royal Eloper
Vienna
Amelie Louise of
De Legerange Repeats World Aeroplane Record Flight
De Legerange, the aeronaut, set a new world record at Rome on May 30 by flying 12 750 meters and staying aloft for 15 minutes 26 seconds. The achievement marks another milestone in aviation history.
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de Legerange
Rome
Indictments Link Price to Government Cotton Leaks
true bills found declare Theodore H. Price bribery and conspiracy in a case over leaked government cotton crop figures from three years ago. Also named are Edwin S. Holmes Jr., Frederick A. Peckham, and Mosts Has, with related charges. Van Riper testified the group profited over $700,000 from advance reports shaping the cotton data.
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Theodore H. Price
Edwin S. Holmes, Jr
Department of Agriculture
Peckham and Haas
Frederick A. Peckham
Mosts Has
Peckham
United States
Stimpson
Holmes
Washington
Thee
Louis C. van Riper
van Riper
Holmes and Haas
Mr. Priced
Guiness Property Is Sold At Auction At Murder Farm
Five thousand attend the May sale at LaPorte Indiana to liquidate Mrs Bella Gunness property. Personal items sold for high multiples of cost with local buyers purchasing the horse driven cart and shepherd dog. Affected by the heat ten persons die in Pittsburgh as temperatures reach 88 degrees.
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Endowment Drive Aims for 250000 by Augustana 1910
Au gustana college closes 1907 08 term as students depart. Campaign continues to raise 250000 endowment by 1910 for the 50th anniversary. State and national supporters pledge funds including Sweden’s King Oscar and Consul Ekman, with Carnegie conditional gift. If met, plan for a college auditorium follows.
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Rock Island
Andrew Carnegie
British Opposition to Military Alliance Risks Continental Quarrels
London May 30 British opposition grows to a military Brit ish French alliance that would include Russia, citing increased expenditure and possible conscription. Most press and public favor preserving the entente with France rather than entering continental quarrels. Separate notes mention auditorium plans opposite the Book concern and the Aug stana college annual issue, the Observer, with 132 pages and 52 cuts.
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Thaw to Spend Life in Matteawan Asylum Says Judge
Swedish observer Norberg tours America noting stronger immigrant appeal here than at home. He cites better farming prospects for Swedes in the United States and comments on urban conditions. Augustana College praised for its free spirit as faculty plan summer assignments and research overseas and in the Midwest.
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Jubilee Endowment Fund
No Doubt of Insanity in Thaw Case Stated
Detroit May 30 Judge Victor J Dowling said Harry K Thaw shows paranoia and no doubt about his insanity The New York jurist arrived to speak at a Knights of Columbus event noting Thaws condition and likelihood of Matteawan asylum confinement until he is no longer dangerous to the community
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Harry K. Thaw
Victor J. Dowling
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Dowling
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Matteawan
Yesterday in Congress tense currency battle bogs down both houses
Washington May 30 proceedings summarize a filibuster in the Senate aimed at defeating a currency bill. Senator Colberson attacked the administration while La Follette vowed to talk the measure to death, with multiple roll calls and late hours. In the House, debate mirrored the strain, with a recess set for 7 pm and little progress on formal measures.
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Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Receivers Named in $57 Million Debt
In Pittsburg on May 30 Judge James S. Young appointed Francis H. Skelding and Henry W. McMaster receivers for the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal railroad at creditor request. Liabilities total about $57,252,100 with assets listed as unknown, guided by promissory notes to major banks and interest on bonds. The line runs 59 miles from Pittsburg to Pewitt Junction Ohio and ties to Wheeling & Lake Erie.
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