Minnesota Wins State Rate Regulation Fight
The U S Supreme Court side with Minnesota in ruling interstate rate regulation remains federal. It held Minneapolis and St Louis rates confiscatory and unconstitutional while Northern Pacific and Great Northern rates were valid. The decision limits state railroad commissions to regulate only intrastate rates and keeps interstate control with the federal government.
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Supreme Court
Hughes
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Sanborn
Confederate Bust Unveiled at Indiana State Capitol
In Indianapolis the stars and bars decorate the Indiana Capitol as a bust of Col. Richard Dale Owen, long camp Morton commandant, is unveiled. Gen. Bennett H. Young delivers the speech. Thomas R. Marshall accepts for the state. Bryan and Governor Ralston attend.
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Camp Morton
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Bennett H. Young
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Thomas R. Marshell
William J. Bryan
Indiana University
Ralston
ALR
S. A. Cunningham
Nashville, Tenn
Cunningham
Mumford, Sy
Rebel General Offered Large Bribe During Mexican Conflict
Brownsville reports detail a illicit offer to Gen. Lucio Blanco including 800000 pesos and a pledge to switch allegiance to the Huerta government. The proposal involved top officers Trevino Gomez and Arzamendi, with Blanco’s staff also invited.
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Miramoras
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Jose Mujica
Blanco
Mujica
Trevino
Monterey
Fernando Gomez
Nuevo Leon
Juan de Dios Arzamendi
de Dios Argamendi
Victoria
Bruno Trevino
Matamnras
Japs Ask Removal of Federal Immigration Officials
A Japanese mass meeting in Honolulu on June 9 urged the removal of U S immigration officials for alleged harshness toward Japanese returning from visits to Japan. Resolutions say travel home is unsafe and describe insults to Japanese women by immigration staff, seeking action by authorities. A related note reports a $50 000 hotel district fire in Cincinnati’s hotel Himer area with several injuries.
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Mexico
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Honolulu
United States
Japan
Pinemnati
Ohio
Wiel Nicht
Himer
Ameke
Sone
Travelers Protective Association Opens National Convention
Richmond Va June 9 Splendid progress in making rains they said explained why the Travelers Protective Association of America opened its national convention this morning Walton Saunders of Richmond vice president delivered the welcoming address and W D Michaux of San Antonio responded
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Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Walton Saunders
W. D. Michaux
San Antonio
Thief Returns Stolen Funds and Is Acquitted in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia case details Watter Shourds, former Merchants' Union Trust official, found not guilty after restitution. he allegedly stole 1.4 million in securities and 820 thousand in cash, later traveling Europe and speculating. The court allowed restitution with bank immunity. Further notes cover Françis Heney urging action on Southern Pacific oil funds.
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Watter BE. Shouwrus
Merchants’ Union Trust Company
Hal
Sholtds
Mminent
Omvein
Attorney General Reynolds to Represent at Union Pacific Merger Hearing
Washington Junta Attorney General Reynolds will travel to St Paul to represent the government in a United States court hearing on June 12 regarding the dissolution of the Union Pacific merger.
Textile men meet at Washington session
The American Cotton Manufacturing Association held a three day session in Washington. Delegates will be received at the White House by President Wilson. Secretary Hedfeld addressed the opening session.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Hedfeld
Big Missouri City Blaze Destroys Public Square
A basement start at a department store sparked a blaze in Missouri City's public square, destroying fifteen buildings and paralyzing telephones and streetcars. By noon the fire was out with losses around 500000 dollars, while water pressure hindered early suppression.
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Missouri
Springfield
Public Square
Eastman Kodak trust sued to dissolve monopolistic practices
Federal government seeks dissolution of Eastman Kodak companies in New Jersey and New York, aiming to split assets to restore competition and stop price fixing on cameras films and other supplies. The suit, led by Attorney General McReynolds, cites exclusive terms of sale and deceptive marketing through Defender and other channels. Eastman Kodak president George Eastman says the firm will comply with law and adjust sales methods to meet the government's demands.
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Eastman Kodak Trust
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Eastman Kod. Company
New Jersey
Eastman Kodak Company
New York
United States
Attorney General
United States Supreme Court
Eastman Kodak, Company
George Eastman
Henr A. Strong
Walter 5. Hubbell
Frank $. Noble
Rochester
N.Y
Obrian
James A. Fowler
Clark McKercher
McKercher
Eastman Company
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Tinan
Trust
Eastman Companies
Defender Company
Gener Paper Company
Germany
Eastman
N. Y
George Eaman
East
Man
Eastma
Tire thief to sell rest of car for 80 dollars in Chicago
A thief who stripped an automobile belonging to real estate dealer J. J. De Vitt near South Chicago on Saturday offers to sell back the remaining car parts for 80 dollars. The proposal, made at a police station, includes repurchasing the tires tools and timing devices for the same amount with no questions asked.
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Chicago
J. J. Devitt
Sugar lobby questioned by Senate committee hearing
Washington June 10 The sugar interest lobby comes under scrutiny as Senate committee investigates influence on tariff legislation. Senator Reed notes sugar dealers used mules as example of indirect pressure while Senator Sutherland discloses holdings in sugar firms and defends lawmakers from improper influence. President Wilson expects publicity to push reforms beyond tariff talk.
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Sutherland
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Amalgamated Sugar Company
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Mig
Townsend
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Stor Nelson
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Jongresa
Bankhead
Walsh
Orld Montana
Vitelse
Brazilian Minister Will Visit America
Washington, June. Senator Root and a high level delegation sailed on government yachts Mayflower Sylph and Dolphin to Hampton Roads to greet Dr Laure Mueller Brazilian minister of foreign affairs who arrives tomorrow. An elaborate program of public functions is planned during his stay aimed at repaying Root’s South American visit.
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Senator Root
Wood
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Sylph
Dolphin
Hampton
Eaest
Balkan allies and Turkey end peace conference without decisions
The final session at St James Palace in London closed with no agreement on prisoner exchanges or other issues. Delegates from the Balkan allies and Turkey agreed to defer outstanding questions to their governments.
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Balkan
Turkey
St. James' Palace
Record Wheat Crops Size From June 1 Report
The June crop report shows spring and winter wheat planted areas and yields. Spring wheat area 13.668 million acres with 93.5 percent of normal. expected 252 million bushels. Winter wheat area 80.938 million acres at 83.5 percent of normal. about 494 million bushels. All wheat total 49.601 million acres with 82.2 percent of normal and 744 million bushels projected. Additional crops include oats, barley, rye, and pastures with varied conditions and yields.
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Department of Agriculture
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Bureau of Initiaties
Crop Reporting Board
M& Normal
Miss Davison dies from Derby accident in militant protest
Emily Wilding Davison, a leading suffrage militant, died at Epsom hospital after fracturing her skull while attempting to interfere with the Derby horse Anmer. Her death follows a history of dramatic protests including acts in a jail cell and an assault on a Baptist clergyman.
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Emily Wlelting Davidson
Epsom Hospital
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House of Commons
Epsom
Lloyd-George
Hdyve Park
Militant Arson Squads Fire in London Areas
The militant suffragists arson squad strike again with a $70,600 fire at Hurst Park Race Course last night. They also destroyed a boathouse on the River Lea and the grand stand at North Middlesex cricket grounds this morning. The fire in the royal box at Hurst Park began in the furniture and burned until early morning.
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Hurst Park
River Lea
North Middlesex Cricket Grounds
Hurst Parks
Royal Box
Oregon Law Upheld in Murder Conviction Case
The supreme court affirmed the conviction of Ler Welton a Chinaman in Portland Oregon for the murder of Lee Tai Hoy on March 7 1903. The ruling distinguished criminal informations by district attorneys under the Oregon law of 1899 from indictments by grand juries.
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Oregon
Washington
Supreme Court
Ler Welton
Lee Tai Hoy
Portland
Ore
Plan to Demobilize Armies of the Balkans
London reports discuss plans to demobilize Balkan armies amid pressure and possible Russian influence. Officials say two thirds of forces may need mobilization to stabilize governments, while Serbian cabinet tensions and minister resignations were not yet confirmed.
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Balkans
London
Russia
Wilson lobbied claims fuel Senate inquiry in Washington
In Washington June senators debate whether President Wilson used undue influence to push tariff changes. Townsend accuses lobbying while White House officials deny coordinated pressure. Committee plans further testimony from 12 unexamined senators and additional witnesses as hearings continue.
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Enna
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Wilson
Democratic
Neargat Ieriaas
Townsend
Senate
White House
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Reed
Warren
Weeks
Cummins
Educator Favors Reducing Course Load to Fast Track Careers
University of Chicago President Harry Pratt Judson told the Illinois commission that courses should be shortened and high school work lightened so graduates can start independent life earlier. He noted many students work through college paying 400 to 500 dollars yearly and argued efficient workers will earn more regardless of minimum wage rules.
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Ilinois
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
O'Hara
Judson
Keene Suffers Injury In Polo Practice
Foxhall Keene captain of the American polo team broke his collar bone in a Meadow Brook practice game. The accident will force selecting another member for the squad.
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Keene
New York
Foxhall Keene
Meadowbrook
Page Complimented by London Press on Speech
London editorials praise Walter Hines Page for his first speech in England delivered at a Pilgrims' Society banquet. The comments express pleasure that he focused on strengthening friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Walter Hines Page
Court of St. James
England
Pilgrims’ Society
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