Senate Rejects Conference on Railroad Rate Bill
The Senate rejected the conference report on the railroad rate bill by a near unanimous vote and reappointed Tillman Elkins and Cullom to lead another conference. Debate covered oil pipelines and common carrier concepts with West Virginia oil and Kansas oil law cited, noting impact on independent refiners and Standard Oil.
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Ate Today
Tillman, Elkins and
Cullom
Senate
Elkins
West Virginia
Union
National Transit Company
Standard Company
Kansas
Indian Territory
Tillman
House
Long
Messrs
Hepburn
Sherman
Standard Oil Company
Richardson
May Kill Meat Inspection
Washington June 26 The agricultural appropriation bill talks reveal a likely return of the meat inspection amendment to the house and senate for further action or conferees instructions The senate side refused to consider the provision and a 4 p m meeting will decide if conferees can reach an accord on the amendment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Tragedy Follows Farce as White Is Shot at Madison Square Garden
New York June 25 Stanford White eminent architect of McKim Mead and White was shot and killed during Mariselle Champagne on the roof of Madison Square Garden. Harry Thaw, a Pittsburg family member, is under arrest. The shooting caused a panic as patrons fled and chairs overturned. White died before help arrived and Thaw was seized by police.
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New York
Stanford White
McKim, Mead & White
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Mariselle
Madison Square Garden
White
Tham
Madison Square Roof Garden
Harry Short
Great Rush of Insurance Business in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 26 the dollar insurance companies report a surge of business as old and new firms compete amid post fire recovery. Attorney General Webb notes a move toward decisive settlement and public trust favors honest insurers. Banks in South Dakota also favor dollar companies after cancelling policies with discounting firms. Many previously uninsured or underinsured now seek full protection from established carriers.
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San Francisco
Dollar Insurance
Webb
South Dakota
Mny
Parasol Sale Cuts Prices on Exclusive Styles
Great offerings in parasols as the season proves successful with exclusive styles at moderate prices. Demand has been strong for fashionable parasols not duplicated elsewhere. A remaining limited lot is being cleared in a special sale with reductions from one-third to one-half on first prices. Some very pretty parasols still available.
Garden accessories and stoves highlight summer lineup
Palmer introduces a broad summer line featuring lawn hoses with six styles, hammocks with spreader pillows and valances, and a selection of new weaves in color. Also advertised are Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves and Blue Flame Oil Stoves priced from 50 cents.
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Palmer
Tom
Refrigerator Sale Ad From Charter Oak White Enamel Line
An advertisement touts Charter Oak White Enamel refrigerators offering high class finishes and new interior fittings with removable shelves and ice racks. Prices described as very low aim to attract any family, with mention of a Dana’s Iceland Freezer for quick freezing.
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Eseseeneeeeenees
Dana
Iceland
Native Sons of the Golden West hold Ventura session
More than three hundred delegates and as many visitors gather in Ventura to open the Native Sons grand parlor. A grand barbecue at Camp Comfort crowds the city and locals arrange elaborate entertainments with street illuminations and parlor events. Cabrillo parlor presents a gold mounted gavel carved from mission olive wood at a public reception and dance following the welcome address.
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Ventura
Cal
Native Sons of the Golden West
Camp Comfort
Sons and Daughters
Cabrillo Parlor
San Francisco
Expensive Commission Maps Relief Plan for Homeless
In San Francisco on June 26 the newly formed relief commission outlined its first actions. It discussed organization, hospitals, loans, housing and finances, per Dr Devine. The body seeks one million dollars from the finance committee for homeless residences.
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San Francisco
Relief Commission
Devine
Night Session in House Uncertain Agenda
Washington June 28 Speaker Cannon requested a night session of the House to discuss continuing business. The move aims to advance pending measures and gather momentum on the legislative agenda under pressing deadlines.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Jaxon to answer for brutal Pasadena murder case
Jaxon the Pasadena colored tailor was held to answer at a preliminary hearing before Justice Glover in South Pasadena on a murder charge. The victim James A. Logan, a young mulatto clerk, was lured to the golf ground of the Raymond hotel and killed with a leaden sling shot and knife. Logan’s body was mutilated with a cross carved on the breast and kidneys removed. Jealousy is named as a motive. Jaxon’s attorney offered no defense and bail was denied.
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Los Angeles
J. €. Jaxon
Pasadena
Logan
Jaxon
Hahn
Clover
Los Angeles Wins Point on Water Canal Authority
Washington June 26 The house committee on public lands reported favorably on a bill authorizing Los Angeles California to acquire right of way for a canal water supply from Owen's River.
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Washington
House Committee On Public Lands Today
Los Angeles
California
Consideration of Simplified Customs Revenue Laws
The text notes a discussion on simplifying customs revenue laws and implies that political speeches will be given again tonight.
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