Secretary Root Accepts Full Responsibility for Gomez Payments
Washington report states Secretary Root assumes complete responsibility for money paid to General Gomez by General Wood during the Cuban occupation. The War Department cites precarious Cuban conditions, Gomez’s leadership, and a Cuban pension as context, noting Congress was informed two years ago and that payments were approved as prudent statecraft.
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Washington
Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
War Department
Department
United States
Philippines
Spain
Brooke
Reot
Gomes
Teller Resolution Demands Cuban Occupation Fund Ledger
In Washington on June 4, Senator Teller of Colorado proposed a resolution directing the secretary of war to provide a full itemized statement of all Cuban fund payments to any person or entity aiding reciprocity with Cuba during the U S military occupation. Senator Kean of New Jersey objected to immediate consideration and the measure went over.
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Teller
Colorado
Senate
Congress
Cuba
United States
Kean
New Jersey
Palma Opposes Rebates For Cuban Sugar Trade
President Palma of Cuba has told President Roosevelt that rebate provisions on Cuban sugar are objectionable and costly to administer. The article notes a possible shift to direct talks with Palma if Senate and House fail to agree, with renewed push toward a treaty bypassing House involvement though Senate approval would still be needed.
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Washington
Palma
Cuba
Roosevelt
Hay
Senor Setmee
Ima
Senate
House
Senators Conclude Congress May Adjourn by July First
Washington dispatch reports several Senators with knowledge of Senate business predict a July 1 adjournment. One reciprocity advocate with Cuba said if no agreement by then Congress will still adjourn by the first. The statement emphasizes deadline pressure in currency talks.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Reciprocity battle shapes Senate bid to pass sugar bill
Debate intensifies on reciprocity with Cuba as Republicans address how many can back the measure. Beet sugar leaders claim 18 or 19 will oppose the bill and seek amendments while courting Democratic votes. Some push for a Cuban treaty, but leaders warn it would derail current session timing. Cuba's first minister discusses options with the President.
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Senate
Sia
Foraker
Cuba
Cuban minister presents credentials to President Roosevelt
At 10 o'clock this morning Secretary Hay escorted Senor Gonzales de Quesada the new Cuban minister to the White House where he presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. The unaccompanied envoy expected to speak at length but did not. Continued on page 4.
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Washington
Senor Gonzales de Quesada
White House
Hay
Roosevelt
May Slap W. J. Bryan Illinois Democrats Platform Clash
Springfield Ill June 16 The Kansas City platform may be ignored at the Democratic convention while an orderly setup includes Lawrence B Stringer as temporary chairman and Samuel Alschuler heading the resolutions committee. The platform favors territorial government for the Ee Dominees endorses tariff leadership and condemns injunctions. Millard F Dunlap seeks renomination as state treasurer.
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Springfield
Kansas City
Lawrence B. Stringer
Lincoln
Samuel Alschuler
Aurora
Ee Dpmees
National Party
Millard F. Dunlap
Mr Hurford Resigns After Ten Years At Shortridge
Mr Hurford steps down as principal of Shortridge High School after a decade leading the school. He informed the school board last January while in poor health.
Longtime Shortridge Principal Hufford Resigns Notice
George W. Hufford principal of Shortridge High School has resigned after ten years in charge. He notified officials last January and will step down at September term start with new leadership to be announced. Hufford, born in Ohio, led growth in enrollment and the shift toward a collegeLike campus culture with student societies and a daily newspaper. No action has been taken on a successor.
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George W. Hufford
Shortridge High School
Professor Hufford
Kendall
Hufford
Indianapolis
Shortridge
Grant
New Castle
Warren County
Ohio
Indiana
Shortridge School
Virginia Avenue
Manual Training High School
High School No. 1
Macmillan Publishes Shakespearean Play Textbook by Author
Macmillan Company has issued a new Shakespearean plays textbook authored by a woman noted for other literary work. The announcement highlights her ongoing engagement in additional literary projects.
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Macmillan Company
Barracks Tragedy At Columbus Barracks Kills Woman Then Himself
In Columbus Ohio on the barracks grounds Harry W. Bragg a private in Company F Twentieth United States Infantry shot and killed Lizzie Tibbits a Chicago cook employed by Major Augur and then killed himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive Bragg a Pelican Wisconsin native served in the Philippines and had been dishonorably discharged recently after a quarrel over Tibbits going out with another man.
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Columbus
Harry W. Bragg
Twentieth United States Infantry
Lizzie Tibbits
Columbus Barracks
Bragg
Pelican
Wis
Philippines
United States Volunteers
Brae
Pioneer Indianapolis businessman Ramdead Normans
Ramdead Normans arrived in Indianapolis in 1855 and quickly aligned with the citys growth through active business leadership and community involvement.
Benjam Byram, longtime Indianapolis business leader, dies
Biographical sketch recounts Benjam Byram's ascent from clerk to wholesale founder. He helped form Tousey & Eddy, later Tousey & Byram, then Byram Cornelius & Co. He chaired boards, held public office, and led Capital National Bank. He died after a long career in commerce and politics.
Steel Trust restrained. injunction made permanent in New Jersey
Vice Chancellor Emery in Newark on June 16 made permanent a temporary injunction for Miriam Berger of Sullivan County New York. The order bars United States Steel from retiring 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing 260 million dollars in bonds. R V Lindaburg for U S Steel notes appeal. The decision holds preferred stock holders have property rights and cannot be impaired without consent. Francis Linde Stetson says appeal filed. argument scheduled with New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals late next week.
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Newark
N. J
Emery Today
Miriam Berger
Sullivan County
New York
United States Steel Corporation
R. V. Lindaburg
Francis Linde Stetson
Emery
Court of Errors and Appeals of
New Jersey
Bryan's Kansas City Stop Foresees 1908 Issues
William J. Bryan passed through Kansas City en route from Lincoln to Neosho, addressing imperialism, the money question, free silver, and the Fowler bill. He warned Republicans fear to discuss monetary reform, notes trust questions, and says Democratic chances look good ahead of the next campaign.
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Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Neosho
New Twin Screw Ship Blacher To Arrive In New York
The Blacher of the Hamburg American line, sister to the Moltke, is due to arrive tomorrow on its maiden voyage from Hamburg. The 12000 ton, 525 foot liner features twin screws, quadruple expansion engines, six decks, gymnasium, grill room, and enhanced steerage comforts.
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New York
Blacher
Hamburg- American Line
Hamburg
Channel Ports
Moltke
Europe
Pennsylvania
Tricia
Pretoria
Graf Waldersee
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Venezuelan rebels bombarded Laguayra. women killed
Messages from Willemstad report that on June 7 Venezuelan revolutionists attacked Laguayra near Caracas. Government shells from forts and a warship drove them back. four hundred men retreated after destroying a bridge and cutting telegraph lines. Only peaceful women were killed amid panic and looming crisis. Dutch and German ships headed to Laguayra.
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New York
Willemstad
Curacao
Laguayra
Caracas
Malquetia
Miranda
Boqueron
Venezuela
Falke Jeani Curacoa
Americans Recover Bodies After Ladrones Capture
The bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates of the Fifth Cavalry captured May 30 at Binangonan Rizal province have been recovered. Most were hewn limb from limb and four could not be identified. Arrests have been made and nine men identified as Ladrones. two are Teresa police. The American soldiers were buried together.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Ladrones
Binangonan
Rizal
Abso
Teresa
Morena
Mothers Terrible Deed: Fire and Murder in Mississippi
Hazelhurst Mississippi June 16 details emerge of a farmer Louis Westrope home near Brandywine five to six children murdered with six bodies found burned and shot. The mother said to be insane fled to a graveyard and shot herself. she survived with a bullet near the heart. Police describe the act as a deranged crime.
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Hazelhurst
Miss
Mississippi
Louis Westrope
Brandywine
Norman G. Byram Dies After Long, Industrious Life in Indianapolis
Norman G. Byram, a longtime Indianapolis businessman, died at 11 p.m. at his home 1816 North Illinois Street after a two month illness. He leaves a wife Isabella Pursell and children Henry G Byram Oliver T Byram Mrs W N Gates Norman S Byram Jr. Born in Chenango Forks New York, he moved to Brookville then to Indianapolis in 1854, rising from clerk to his partnership with E G Cornelius lasting 37 years. He shaped local business and befriended figures like Benjamin Harrison and Volney Malott. Funeral plans had not been announced.
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Byram
Indianapolis
North
Illnois Street
Isabella Pursell
Harrison, O
Henry G. Byram
Oliver T. Byram
W. N. Gates
Norman S. Byram, Jr
Mr. Byram
Chenango Forks
Chenango County
New York
Dryden
N. Y
Brookville
Ind
Metamora
Franklin County
John D. Howland
Young Byram
John R. Eddy
Oliver Tousey
Tousey
Benjamin Harrison
Volney T. Malott
Indiana National Bank
State Bank of Indiana
Indiana Bank
George W. Sloan
Craighead & Browning
Dr. Sloan
F. M. Churchman
Thomas H. Sharpe
James M. Ray
Lucien Barbour
George Merritt
Detective Faces Perjury In Bribery Trial In Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on June 16 detective Christopher Norbeck’s bribery trial was interrupted when George E. Harvey testified he received no money from Peter Burg for recovering a check. Burg contradicted him, stating he paid Harvey 70 dollars, leading Judge Harrison to commit Harvey for perjury and call for grand jury investigation into the bribery case.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher Norbeck
George E. Harvey
Peter Burg
Burg
Harvey
Harrison
Norbeck
Kidnapped Boy Abe Lowenstein Found In Newark Return
Abe Lowenstein Jr. aged four, kidnapped May 24 by a woman in black, has been returned to his Newark home amid a massive crowd at the police station. The boy, viewed during a circus parade with his brother, vanished with the woman and reappeared after a Paterson boy matching his description was found and identified at the almshouse.
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New York
Abe Lowenstein, Jr
Newark
Abe
Paterson
Combine of Sweets Plans National Candy Trust
Edwin Corbin of New York is in Cincinnati and Chicago refining a Western candy makers combine set to operate by July 1. The trust finances via cash plus stock from an Eastern company, linking Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Louisville Buffalo Milwaukee and Grand Rapids with a $10,000 capitalization. The aim is to keep all factories at work and reduce redundant expenses.
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Cincinnati
Confectioners’ Review
Edwin Corbin
New York
Corbin
Chicago
Eastern Trust Company
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Rena
Caught at Marion in attempted bicycle escape
A man attempted to flee on a bicycle from pursing officers at Marion. A running fight followed and Henderson was struck inside with buckshot in the back.
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Henderson
Desperado Alonzo Henderson Captured After Marion Shootout
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Alonzo Henderson, a feared criminal and burglar, was cornered by four Marion police after a running gun battle. Wounded, he surrendered when escape seemed impossible. transported to the county jail with injuries believed potentially fatal. Henderson had resided near the city after traveling from Indianapolis by bicycle.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Alonzo Henderson
Indiana
Henderson
Lacy
West Marion
Broughman
Galbreath
Lendrum
Rhea
Indianapolis
Hendersons Criminal Record A Town Murder and Shootout
Henderson, a notorious early offender, rose from juvenile thefts to serious crimes. He fled a North Side burglary case before fatally shooting John Tarpey, town marshal, at Donahue's saloon. After a hail of gunfire, Henderson was wounded, arrested, and later paroled on false health grounds amid renewed pursuit by Captain Hyland.
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State Reform School
John Tarpey
Haughville
Donahue
Tarpey
Thornton
McGuff
Dereon
Capt
Hyland
Maryland Street
Virginia Avenue
Fulton
Virginies Avenue
Washington Street
Bell
Rasbeien
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Steel Trust Restrained
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