Morgan Helped Stem 1907 Panic With 25 Million Loan
Testimony from R H Thormag, president of the stock exchange, described Morgan lending 25 million dollars during the 1907 panic. George Perkins divided the funds into smaller lots and distributed to banks to ease the crisis. Witness details the dramatic scene at Morgans office and the decision to announce the loan at the stock exchange.
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Storm Aimed at Galveston Texas Coast
June 12 report notes a storm entering Texas moving northwest toward Galveston from the Gulf area. Forecasts warn stronger easterly winds along the Texan coast with tides rising to four to five feet above high tide at Galveston and nearby lakefront areas. Continued high winds feared to cause damage if the storm persists.
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Senate rejects 10 recon vote on army appropriation report
Washington June 1 The Senate voted 29 to 28 to refuse reconsideration of the conference report on the army appropriation bill. The measure carries amendments aiming to remove Major General Leonard Wood from office.
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Lillian Russell Married Again in Pittsburg
Lillian Russell was wed today to Alexander TF Moore editor of the Pittsburg Leader. Only relatives and a few intimate friends attended the ceremony. The couple plans to leave at midnight for the cast area and Moore will sing for her wife. They will then travel to Chicago for the national convention.
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Two U S Soldiers Shot by Smuggler
El Paso June 12. Antonin Avila, cook for the U S immigration service, was caught smuggling ammunition to Mexican rebels. When a border guard attempted a search, he shot two U S soldiers and fled toward Juarez. American troops refrained from firing across the border.
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Cloudburst Flood Strikes Buffalo Wyoming Grounded by Mountain waters
A cloudburst sent a wall of water down Clear Creek into Buffalo Wyoming causing partial wreckage and probable deaths. The flood swept through the town entering second story windows and cutting air communication as residents watched the canyon surge. The Buffalo telephone operator alerted Sheridan of flood waters carrying debris across several blocks with many persons drowned or missing. The river canyon sides are steep and the town spans about two miles long with around 2000 inhabitants. Water continued to flow into buildings as crews assessed damage and tried to reach stranded residents.
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Three Killed In Wreck Of Excursion Train Near Dalton
Three men died and about a dozen hurt when an excursion train of Knights of Pythias wrecked three miles north of Dalton Georgia on the Western and Atlantic railroad while bound for Chattanooga from Calhoun. The dead were Claud Holcom, Arthur Piecwer, and Josiah Hamilton. Most injured had cuts and bruises. many were taken to hotels for care. Cause reported as spreading rails after the wheels overturned.
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Weather outline for major cities with Thursday forecasts
Temperatures range from 60 to 82 across cities including San Antonio and Chicago. Winds vary from north to south with cloudy and clear conditions and Thursday low temperatures noted, while a weather summary credits the Associated Press for part of the content.
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Aeroplane Experts Killed in Test Crash at College Park Md
Two aviation specialists, Walter Welch and Baxlomirse Kelxbton W. Fingelhurst Jr, die when a Wright flyer collapses during a final test at College Park. The machine fell 200 feet, limbs and heads injured and witnesses report the craft dipped then disintegrated near the hangars. Welch, 26, from Macon Georgia, and Fingelhurst, a Major, were among Army officers observing the test. The accident halted the demonstration as officials investigated the collapse of the wings and the fatal injuries to both men.
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Colquitt Speaks to Ten Voters at Conroe Texas
Governor Volguld spoke last night to a small audience in Conroe and Lovelady, criticizing Judge Ramsey for blocking constitutional points. He argued Ramsay sat on the bench and foiled the constitutional process, insisting he would meet the issue head on in the middle of the road.
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Homes on the Halv Pay ment Plan Ad Offers
Neighbor Mr A has paid monthly rent with receipts for three years while Mr B bought his home with small down payment and monthly installments, also with receipts. The ad column in Tur Lrait highlights options for homeseekers to secure homes on this plan.
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Campaign to buy fair property advances with 35k raised
San Antonio Traction Company agrees to take the last 25,000 of a 75,000 fund to purchase the Internatio fale property. Carrington, optimistic chair, says 60,000 in subscriptions from city business interests already pledged, leaving 15,000 to raise. A systematic canvass is planned to complete the deal and reorganize the fair association.
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Would Re elect Roosevelt Through Partisan Electors
Statement by William Flinn endorsing Roosevelt via partisan electors is backed by Governor Glasscock of West Virginia. The political maneuver aligns Roosevelt with party electors and signals support from state leadership.
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Roosevelt backs woman suffrage and roosevelt platform
Roosevelt announces support for woman suffrage through Jinge Den Ue Lindsey of Denver and says his Chicago convention platform will include a equivocal declaration. Flinn of Pittsburgh advocates using Roosevelt electors if nominated, backed by Governor Glasscock of West Virginia and Senator Dixon. Debate over party unity and electors continues with strong remarks from various leaders and a looming confrontation at the convention.
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Water contract with city ends amid oversight talks
The San Antonio water deal with United Water Supply expires today while talks continue on a new arrangement. Mayor Cullaghart urged prompt action as Alexander Potter of New York reviews the system for possible examination and investigation. Potter’s final report was promised at the last meeting and is expected to be submitted next week.
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Congress Deadlock Over Reciprocity Law
Washington dispatch reports a Senate stalemate over the reciprocity bill as debate on amendments proceeds. A faction lines up to veto proposals amid broader steel revision and tariff concerns, signaling continued congressional gridlock on the issue.
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Will Veto Bill on Commerce Court Abolition Proposal
President Tate indicated today he would veto the legislative measure to abolish the commerce court by cutting its appropriation. He argued the move would harm the court’s effectiveness and urged an alternative approach while party allies supported eliminating the court.
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