Scraps of the railroad rate fight unfold in national debate
The administration and Taft clash with railroad interests over who fixes rates. Taft and Fish diverge on regulation as Roosevelt signals broader oversight. Senate committee hearings in Washington set the stage for a pitched battle with possible compromise and a countrywide appeal if needed.
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Taft
Stuyvesant Fish
American Railway Association
Fish
Roosevelt
Denver
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Washington
Congress
Senate
President Cleveland
Cleveland
Philadelphia wakes up to curb corrupt gas lease scheme
A Philadelphia op ed praises civic action that derailed a 75 year gas lease, showing public anger over a $25 million sale that could have yielded hundreds of millions in profit. It notes mass meetings, mayoral opposition, and the power of citizens to reform city governance. The piece ends with a local ad for Worrell's Insect Exterminator.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia North American
United Gas Improvement Company
Notable Cause Celebre: Caleb Powers Murder Trial
A sweeping account notes Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state facing murder charges in the Goebel case. Powers has been convicted thrice with each verdict overturned by the Kentucky court of appeals and twice sentenced to life imprisonment before the latest trial where the jury imposed death.
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Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Powers Enters Sixth Year of Imprisonment in Kentucky Case
The article notes Powers has reached six years of confinement with his case stalled since arrest. Governor Taylor had granted a pardon after the arrest, unsuccessfully challenged at trials. Convictions were overturned mainly due to perceived bias in judges and juries, leaving three convictions and three reversals in a stalemate.
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Powers
Taylor
Kentucky
State Supreme Court
Potent Vegetable Liver Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old patent medicine claim extols a plant based liver and bowel treatment. The advertisement touts vegetable concentrate drawn from native roots claiming to relieve torpid livers deranged bowels and related distress. It urges use of one or two laxatives and three or four tablets.
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Pierce
Isolation of German Empire Wedding Brings Salon Shoals
Berlin notes no foreign crowns attend the June 6 Royal nuptials as rulers cite age illness and cost with only King Peter of Serbia maybe attending. Paris gowns and a Paris trousseau anger German press while Grand Duchess Anatasia faces criticism for sourcing attire abroad. The piece also notes rising German press fear of a future Japan United States war and condemns American policy in the Philippines as driven by profiteering and greed.
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France
Germany
Morocco
Trousseau
Douchess
Anatasia
Paris
Crown
Prussia
Kaiserin
Berlin
Japan
United States
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Washington
Passing of Old Clock in Trinity Tower New York
Old Trinity clock of English make dated 1856 is replaced after 58 years of service by a modern device from E Howard Clock company of Boston. The two ton timepiece, known as a man killer for its winding, will yield to a lighter subton clock costing about $4000 with windable ease.
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New York
Trinity
Trinity Corporation
Westminster
E. Howard Clock Company
Boston
No. 41
Maiden Lane
Trinity Tower
Georgia Elks In Session At Brunswick Convention
A large influx of Elks visitors arrived in Brunswick Georgia for the Georgia Association of Elks annual convention. The opening included a parade to the Grand Opera house where Mayor Hopkins welcomed guests and Morris Weslosky of Albany delivered the president's annual address. Business sessions continued until 3 pm followed by leisure events.
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Wil
Brunswick
Georgia Association of Elks
Grand Opera House
Hopkins
Morris Weslosky
Albany
New England
P. H. Meyer Sells Vigoral and S Flour
P H Meyer advertises the sale of Vigoral and S flour products in a brief listing. The note highlights available goods and timing for purchase.
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P. H. Meyer Sella
Prices from a wholesale fruit display
The notice lists peaches and apricots with wholesale prices and a bargain on tomatoes in one gallon cans. It notes limited stock and suggests buyers consider quantity for best value.
Noted Bias Reflections on Philippine Sentiment Toward China and Japan
In a dated editorial tone the text posits that Filipinos may seek sympathy from China and Japan, suggesting a future shift in regional attitudes and foreign relations perspectives. This remark frames local sentiment within a broader imperial or colonial discourse of the era.
Sorority to entertain graduates at college music hall
Beta Sigma Omicron sorority plans a Monday night dance at Sedalia College of Music hall. The event is complimentary for eight High school graduates who are sorority members.
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Beta Sigma Omicron Sorority
College of Music Hall
Hawkins Hostess Delights Guests at Bruce Whist Luncheon
Tate Hawkins acted as hostess Tuesday afternoon at Bruce for a refined luncheon and social whist. Guests included out-of-town visitors Mesdames Mara and Houx of St. Louis, who shared in the elegant event and pleasant company.
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Tate Hawkins
Bruce Whist
Change of name petition granted in Pettis County Missouri
Albert Franklin Kulchinski received court approval to change his name to Albert Franklin Kull. The Circuit Court of Pettis County ordered the change by an order entered May 5, 1905.
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Albert Franklin Kulchinski
Circuit Court
Pettis County
Missouri
Albert Franklin Kull
Local Social Roundup At Little Morgan Get Ups
We are still enjoying some fine weather. Arthur Curkandoff planned to see his best girl Sunday. Mr Braur and George Raidge visited the Messrs Page. Dr Page of Smithton saw his patient George Page of Stony Point. Mr Gilken of Sweet Springs is home for a few days. Mrs Donehoe of Sedalia visits her aunt Mrs Hotsenpiller this week. Mr Charles Hyde of Wichita Kansas visited old friends in this vicinity last week. Master Ira Page and Leist Mayfield attended Sunday school at the Brick. Mr Wagenknecht and wife of Sedalia visited her parents Melvin Hotsenpiller and wife Sunday. Aaron Peirce returned from Indian Territory where crops look well. We note corn scarcity and high prices while Pettis county horses seem weak for chasing a jack rabbit. Mr Nickels of Otterville attended services at Stony Point Sunday.
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Charles Hyde
Wichita
Kas
Ira Page
Leist Mayfield
Wagenknecht
Sedalia
Melvin Hotsenpiller
Aaron Peirce
Indian Territory
Pettis County
Mr. Nickels
Otterville
Stony Point
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