Democrats Economy Sparks Room, Carpet Quandary
In a lively session, Democrats pushed two economy resolutions, cutting 82,000 in payrolls while creating an assistant clerk for territories, a move opposed by Mr. Rucker. Mann boasted of a fine room but lacked janitorial care, joking about needing a carpet sweeper for his red carpet.
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Modern quips mix satire with odd facts from old era
A collage of humorous snippets and tall tales covers diverse topics from butter output and mattress sales to insane adjectives and harem rumors. The piece skewers fashion, transport, crime, and culture with playful misprints and regional quirks.
Condemns Rockefeller Funded Foundation by U S Government
Washington DC The Rockefeler foundation is not to be given a corporate existence by the United States government. Attorney General Wickersham, in an opinion to the president, condemns the project as unwise and likely to perpetuate John D Rockefeller's vast fortune. The president is said to agree and would likely veto any congressional grant.
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Clerks Promoted Union Trial Reveals Dismissals
Testimony in Washington details clerks discharged from railway service for joining the proposed postal clerks union linked to the American Federation of Labor. Stewart defends as insubordination while John F. Nelson recalls his own dismissal amid Chicago post office reform efforts and harsh working conditions that led to deaths from tuberculosis.
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Rebels Capture Capital at Nurez in Mexican Revolution
The insurgent forces under Francisco I. Madero Jr take Nurez, proclaiming provisional capital. General Navarro surrenders after heavy fighting near the barracks. Casualties run high on both sides, with relief crews from El Paso aiding the wounded and looting quelled as order is restored.
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Post Offices Named as Postal Savings Depositories
The president announced 35 post offices designated as postal savings depositories, bringing total to 129 since January 1. Equipment, instruction for postmasters and assistants will be rushed to enable deposits starting June 1. Officials praised rapid establishment and aim for a postal savings bank in every money order office nationwide. The list includes Idaho, Albia Iowa, Hibbing Minnesota, Brookings South Dakota, Miles City Montana, North Platte Nebraska, Dickinson North Dakota, Grande Sheridan Wyoming, Vancouver Washington, Wallah Beaver Dam Wisconsin.
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Recognition for Poor in Chicago by Oneida Princess Cornelius
Laura Miriam Cornelius of Seymour Wisconsin, princess royal of the Oneida Troquoia Indians, arrived in Chicago to galvanize a national movement for recognition and regeneration of her people. She is the granddaughter of Tehayadiluma Daniel Brend, Inez chief of the Oneidas, who aided General Pratt in Wisconsin Reservation, and daughter of A B Cornelius, a leading Indian farmer who died last year.
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Oklahoma
Aviator Kelley Killed in Texas Flight Crash
Lieutenant George BOM Kelley of the Thirtieth Infantry, U S A, was killed during an airplane flight in San Antonio Texas. His plane fell fifty feet and he was thrown from the machine landing on his head.
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Polar hunting lures Theodore Roosevelt for 1912
Captain Bartlett notes Roosevelt prefers big game hunting over the next presidential campaign. Roosevelt plans a 1912 Arctic trip to Greenland to hunt polar bears after filing his lag with tropical fauna.
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Denver Flyer Wreck Near Minturn Kills Two Injured Twenty Seven
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No 3 the Pacific coast flyer wrecked near Minturn thirty miles west of Leadville. The chair car and a tourist sleeper plunged into Eagle river. Reports say two dead and twenty seven injured eight seriously.
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Auto Mishap Claims Four in Shelby Ohio
Four men die in a grade crossing accident in Shelby Ohio when a train strikes an automobile on Malo Street near the B and O railroad crossing. Police report indicates a fatal collision occurred at the crossing causing multiple fatalities and prompting an investigation. Local officials urge caution at grade crossings as winter conditions persist.
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Northwest farmers open to reciprocity say Hill
New York report quotes James J. Hill of the Great Northern noting dry subsoil but germinating wheat and plans a good harvest. He cautions rail capacity growth, cites high terminal costs, questions new line building, and says farmers in the Northwest are not opposed to reciprocity despite political opposition.
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Auto Race Dates Set in National Circuit
A list of the meets for the national motor contest circuit announced by Samuel M. Butler outlines 17 events across nine states. Dates run May 30 through November 4 including Milwaukee state fair, Brighton Beach, Philadelphia Belmont, Detroit state fair, Indianapolis Speedway, Syracuse and Savannah eight car road races, among others.
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Jamison Brothers & Co Bankruptcy Insolvency Report
Philadelphia bankers Jamison Brothers & Co announce insolvency on the local stock exchange and file a voluntary bankruptcy petition. They report liabilities of 541 396 and assets of 386 776. Creditors include George McCurdy president of common council and William McCoach collector of internal revenue for the district.
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Hoffstot Trial Resumes In Pittsburg Graft Case
Frank N Hoffstot a New York banker and car maker faces graft charges in Pittsburgh. The trial before Judge John C Haymaker resumes with the first witness Mrs Alice Tanney formerly Miss Alice Mansfeld a telephone operator at Second National Bank. Prosecutors outline conversations between Hoffstot and James Young cashier about a 21000 contribution meant for use in Pittsburgh to press passage of the bank depositories ordinance.
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Second National Bank
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Lnter
Cleveland Teller Defaulter Arrested On Bank Speculation Charges
Julian W. Hopkins, paying teller at First National Bank in Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested on alleged speculations totaling about 115000 dollars. He appeared before U S Commissioner Walther, waived a preliminary hearing, and was bound over to the grand jury. Bail set at 60000 dollars. Hopkins could not post bail and was taken to jail. He claimed he had the funds from unsuccessful business deals.
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Walther
Clapp Gets Four Votes Amid Republican Rift in Senate
Washington D C insurrection within the Republican ranks widens gulf between regulars and insurgents as Clapp secures four votes for president pro tempore while Gallinger's bid fractures the caucus. Insurgents pair with Democrats or abstain, delaying the election and leaving Vice President Sherman to preside briefly.
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Daily Market Reports from Twin City Markets May Prices
Minneapolis May Wheat May Xe July 9 9e No 1 northern H 02% No 2 northern 1.01% No 3 durum 91c No 2 corn 6l4ec No 2 white oats 32c barley malting 96e No 2 rye 1.07 No 1 finx 2.54 Duluth May 12 Wheat May 1.01%4 5 July 1.01% No 1 northern 91.02% No 1 durum 914% South St Paul May 12 Cattle Steers 5.10 5.25 cows 2.50 5.00 calves 3.00 5.50 hogs 5.85 5.95 sheep yearlings 2.00 5.50
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Chicago cattle and sheep market notes May day prices
Chicago stock yards report steady cattle values with ranges for beeves western steers stockers and forders cows and heifers calves and hogs. Listed are Hoges Strong to shade higher and mixed categories with price bands. sheep show strength up to 10 cents.
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