Johnson fires Little as manager amid courtroom frame-up talk
Promoter reports show Jack Johnson discharging George Little as his manager after a terse rift over contracts and pay. Billy Nolan steps in as business manager as Johnson trains for a planned defense while police remove Little from Johnson’s quarters. Governor Gillette declines to intervene in the looming dispute and Johnson continues training hardened for upcoming bouts.
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Jack Tohnson
George Litto
Chicago
Billy Nolan
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Sam Witspatrick
Little Wor
Jonson
Judy Johnson
Big Hart
Hart
Matt
Nolan
Little
Nowlan
Battling Neixon
Sacramento
Gillette
California
Cutler
Cotton
Rowardennan
Jeffries
Conditty
Choynak
Corbett
San Francisco
Eastern railroads ready for rate decision
New York June 6 The eastern railroad systems favor awaiting Interstate Commerce Commission action on proposed freight rate increases to offset wage raises. President William Brown of the New York Central says payrolls rose about 400000 dollars monthly and the railroads must finance gains with revised freight charges.
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Hy Walted Press
New York
Eastern
Interstate
William Brown
New York Central
The
Central
Brown
Vses
Uh Glidi
Hadarmaf
Irregularities in Commission Review of Planned Advances
The Interative Commerce commission shows reluctance to undertake a full inquiry into advances planned, while Mr. Brown faces questions about halted improvements and possible continuation of new station work amid a messy report on expenditures and material orders. The dialogue hints at widespread projects paused with careful cuts and uncertain cloth supplies.
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Brown
Close shave in primary sparks recount dispute
Dalzell wins by 402 as party recount looms after charges of fraud surface. Dalzell manager Cofeman asserts the tally favors his candidate while the rival alleges irregularities. Election returns from the district are pending and full results await further releases.
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PRY Wine
de Rebert
Black
Det Dahil Eclaloin
Hows Filer
Klin
Avording Fo
Daleel
WH. Cofeman
Dalsell
Divek
Hellewe
Tietaw
Washington
Hole
Deadlock Over Auto Fees for Top Congressional Leaders
United Press story reports a deadlock between the House and Senate over funding for chauffeured cars for Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon. House members favor paying own costs. Senate conferees back the $4,500 appropriations per leader, with conference efforts failing to resolve the issue.
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United Prom
Washington
Congress
Sherman
House
Henats
Warren
Wikins
Foster
Gillette
Graft
Livingston
Senate
Uncle Joe
Iene
Lorimer Resignation Called as Bribery Scandal Grows
The United Press wires report Chicago on the Lorimer resignation pressure stemming from Senate bribery allegations. The Herald notes editorial concern over public morality and wonders if political graft will end Lorimer’s career or force a defense of his personal honor amid a national backlash.
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United Pros Wire
Chicago
Tino Fi
Record-Herald
Republican
William Lorimer
Emai
Larimer
Noted Short Story Writer Porter Dies at Home
The death of short story writer Porter, known as a leading Dent writer, was announced. He died at home after an illness, with funeral plans to follow, and his body will be buried in Carmina after a service.
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Ney Porter
Forth Carmina
Porter
Ures
Socialists Engage Connecticut Electorate With Reform Promise
Socialist candidate speeches in New Haven frame the party as a reform movement challenging political corruption. Robert Hunter of Norton claims CT voters want a change and a break from elite control, citing New Haven road politics and party convention manipulation. Debs, Mayor Belden, Sparre, Berger, and Catey attend campaign events to boost the cause.
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Connecticut
Robert Hunter
Norton
Stoker
Bing Eoolgh
Ehtiligh Socialiade
Pmiveh
Eugene Vy Debs
Beldel
Witwauikes
Doi Sparae
New Vo
Victor Berger
Wistonain
James FP. Catey
Massachusetts
Market Crashes Drag Railroad Stocks in Heavy Selloff
Wall Street ends a volatile session with steep losses as railroad shares led declines. St Paul, Union Pacific, and Steel slump while insiders reportedly wager on a Taft Western compromise. later recovery tempers but traders foresee broader weakness. Roosevelt and Wingate Egypt hints spark political chatter.
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New York
Taft
Western Railroad
St. Paul
Union
Imarket
Fe & Bolnt
Paul
Union Pacific
Steel Com«Amen
Roosevelt presses Egypt policy as Gorst framed
Roosevelt denounces British rule in Egypt and condemns Birton Gorst, Britain's Egypt consul general, amid reports Gorst is soon to be recalled. The report, attributed to the agency, reflects Roosevelts challenge to Cairo administration.
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Roosevelt
Egypt
Condensed Lightning and International Horse Show Opener
The report notes the London event drawing 10 000 entries with 426 000 in prizes. Progress man William H Graham defeated by Stephen Porter. Latonia race slated today. Dalzell defeated at Pittsburg. nomination reportedly taken from Dr Black. Cal and Mrs Roosevelt dined with King George at Marlborough House. Trial begins in Sandusky for Mrs Catharine Dermafort murder. Edward Six injured in Dunkirk accident. Railroad politics and presidential discussions mix with local crimes and Exposition opening in Nanking.
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Cal
Mra Roosevelt
King George
Marlborough House
Garst vs Carroll In Iowa Primary Faction Strife Up Next
Des Moines June 6 three questions face Republican voters in the state primary tomorrow. Will Dolliver and Cumming be renominated to curb valves demands, will Warren Garst face Governor Carroll for a second term, and which faction controls the August 6 Unite convention. Both sides claim victory while state issues draw little interest.
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Unite Prom Wire
Des Moines
Ators Dolliver
Cumming
Warren Garst
B. F. Carroll
Wich
Carroll
Washington
Vetern
Ucket
Walter J. Smith
Istrict
Wth
W. H. Ryers
J. A. T. Hull
FP. Prouty
Hull
Hepburn
John Darrah
H. M. Townes
8. H. Bashore
Waterton
Clue Porter
Coneterville
Uncle Joe Holds Fort As Insurgent Republicans Balk
Washington June 6 United Press Wire reports that Speaker Vernon’s job remains secure for now as insurgent Republicans decide not to depose him this session. They fear a vacancy could spark fights over rules reforms and split conservative candidates from the main party. Walter Smith of Iowa’s Ninth District is floated as a possible replacement if Cannon is ousted, forcing insurgents to choose a loyal or rival candidate.
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Washington
Vernon
Ware
Joe
Ine Surgente
Town
Cannon Beeng
Keite
Walter Smith
Lowa
Lowe Insurgente
Madriz Assures Pittman Will Have Fair Trial
Senor Madriz, president of Nicaragua's de facto government, assured Secretary Knox that William Pittman of Boston will receive a fair trial in Nicaragua. The brief statement noted there would be no court martial and that Pittman would be treated justly during the proceedings.
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Knox Pittman
Washington
Senor Matriz
Nicaragua
Knox
William P. Pittman
Boston
Biuet
Senor Madriz
Pittwan
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