Taft Talks With Railroads Over New Rates Postponement
Washington June 7 1914 25 railroads in the injunction case withdraw all increases since May 1 and suspend further advances for at least a year to await new railroad legislation and ICC ruling. Eastern lines join Western trunk lines in delaying raises as Taft and railroad leaders confer at the White House.
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Washington
Abertion and Trust Line
Interstate
Winston Sinee
Administration
Becume
Wit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line Committee
Wickersham
Sterman
Provident Taft
Oilrer
Western Trunk Lines
Shiity
Chiewen and Ohio River Association
Interstate Co.rve
Brown
New York Central
McCrea
Pennsylvania
Taft
White House
Provident Brown
Interstate Commerce
Rman
BE. P. Ripley
Pepaldent
Atehison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Walker D. Hines
Atehison
Topeka & Sante Fe
Pred A. Detino
Wabash Railroad Company
M. Felton
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Missouri
Dyer
Gwar Uemen
bercoMe
Pirpone
Averae
Primary Elections in Taft Era Face Referendum Choices
Jowa Molde primary today in Taft era with voters deciding support or opposition to the Taft administration. Democrats and Republicans nominate a full ticket as aid selections shape representation in the national house amid terms referenced for June 7.
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Jowa Molde
Dew Malice
Jows
Taft
National House
Nichola Gets Old Job in State Office
Nichola, former editor of the Wapakonela Democrat, was appointed chief clerk in the state supervisor of protecting office by EB Crawford the new supervisor. Nichole previously served as chief clerk under State Printer Johnson years ago.
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Nichola
Columbus
Nichtoh
Wapakonela Democrat
EB. A. Crawford
Nichole
Johnson
Cure for post grip ailments praised by Ohio horseman
John W. Allen of Newark says Dr Williams Pink Pills cured his lingering grip after three years. He describes a six week bed rest, severe back and head pains, and gradual recovery after three boxes. He credits the pills with restoring weight and strength and urges quick trial for tonic need. The company offers free booklet and pills sold nationwide at 60 cents per box.
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John W. Allen
Huth
Riley Weeeets
Newark
Ohio
Williams
Williame
Fleet
Wile Maus
Oy Rafferer
Lupine
Moon
William
Pomtpalil
Ie Willietre Dedichn Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Herrick Talks to Buckeye Bankers in Columbus Meeting
In Columbus on June 7 former Governor Myron T. Herrick warned against growing speculation in real estate and waste in government. He argued for sound principles and cautioned that panic and depression could follow if reforms lag. The Olio Bankers association session ended with remarks on depository law and competition for state funds.
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Columbus
Olio Bankers’ Association
Myron T. Herrick
Munteipal
Harmon
Dlolare
S Tate
Mr. Herrick
Ohio hogs and crops hit by weather and disease
Ohio farmers face sharply reduced yields across multiple crops due to poor weather and diseases. Wheat stands at about four percent of normal, rye nine percent, and barley around forty to ninety percent in varying varieties. Livestock and fruit totals also down, with summer hog production far below typical levels.
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Columbue
Ohio
Wate Department of Agriculture
Kohler Prosecution Rests Defense Expects No Evidence
Cleveland OH June court action as Kohler case moves forward with prosecutors resting. Defense chair announces plan to introduce no evidence on several charges, arguing many charges imply immorality and improper conduct while remaining counts rely on drunkenness and manipulation of women.
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Cleveland
Ite
Casy Sgein
Pollo Kohler
Roosevelt Considered for Michigan Presidency By Regents
A telegram from Ann Arbor reports Regent George P. Codd traveling to Europe to seek Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as potential president of the University of Michigan. Regents have been divided for months on Angell's successor, and Codd will present a tempting offer to Roosevelt in London with prior contact already made.
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Detroit
Ann Arbor
George P. Codd
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
Angell
Regent Codd
London
Board of
Regents
Codd
Roosevelt
Heike's Testimony in Bankers Juror Case Near End
New York June 7 The defense of Charles R Helle secretary of the sugar front was nearly complete before Judge Martin and a United States Circuit Court jury. Heike admitted knowing the contents of certain tables revealing sugar weights used in settlements showing differences between tree and actual weights. The government plans rebuttal witnesses and a verdict could come tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile Cleveland reports Curtiss plane prospects with promoters seeking a $10000 Cleveland to Pat Bay round trip. other offers and negotiations continue to attract investment.
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New York
Charles R. Helle
Sugar Front
Martin
United Blacr Circuit Cort
Witnermen
Heike
Leask
Wall Street
Helke
Schuelter
Sehrmelter
Retired farmer fatally injured in wheel fire incident
Keaton reports June 7 that F. F. Miller, a retired farmer of Larud, was fatally injured when his auto was struck by fire. A gate overturned, causing a broken hip and skull fracture. Edith and William Peale at Cincianet joined a bystander to rescue the drowning boy, saving his life. Taft to attend Marietta college diamond jubilee on June 11, with Governor Harmon among attendees. Graft indictments against Wood, Ruggles, and Paine quashed. one more indictment against Wood remains for false billing.
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Keaton
F. F. Miller
Larud
Taft
Marietta
Marietta College
Ada
Governor Harmon
Ben Wiking
Albert Shaw
Frank W. Gutesnulus
Charles G. Dawes
Columbus
Rathmell
George B. Wood
George L. Ruggles
Joint T. Paine
Statehouse
Wood
Ruggles
John T. Paine
Eight Battery and field artillery dash for liberty in San Francisco
A chaotic item notes eight members of Battery and field artillery attempting an escape from a transport in San Francisco. Other brief items include Lulu Speed's death by carbolic act, a Yonkers elevator strike, Peter Zimmerman released from Western Penitentiary, and various prison and city incidents including a Chicago gambler near death and a Buffalo building collapse.
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Beo | Ond Field Artillery
Mienila
Logan
San Francisco
Lulu Speed
Wooster
Otlo Elevator Company
Yonkers
N.Y
Peter Zimmerman
Western Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Railroad files big suits seek 1.8 million from firms and officials
Miners Central railroad in Chicago files suits totaling about 1.5 million against two corporations and former railroad officials. Attorney Murray Nelson seeks injunction after filings before Judge Walker. Defendants include American Car and Equipment Co and West Pullman Car Works and several former executives.
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Minels Central
Chicago
Miners Central Railroad
American Car and Equipment Company
West Pullman Car Works
J. C. Baker
Chicago Car-heating Company
Wiingla Central
William A. Rovshaw
Keith
John M. Taylor
Auto Kills Columbus Lad In Sudden Street Tragedy
In Columbus Ohio Herbert Anderson aged seven was instantly killed when a passing automobile ran over him after he leaped from a wagon and started to cross the street. A wheel passed over his head causing a crushing skull injury and immediate death.
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Auto
Columbus
Herbert Anderson
An Experienced Waiter. Bret Menon and the ocean order
A quirky exchange at a seaside table features Bret Menon and a weary waiter. The narrator describes an aging guest who dismisses a meal, joking that time will blunt the palate. The waiter coolly replies that patience may matter more than taste in the long run.
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Bret Menon
Ner Smythe
Senate rail bill fate unsettled as leaders lobby for conference
Washington June 7 The struggle over sending the Senate railroad bill to conference continued as House Republicans pressed for action and Insurgents split with regulars. Democratic leaders urged caution while discussions centered on amendments and possible changes, with Representative Underwood shouting a so called joker in the House bill that would nullify rebates bans.
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Underwood Diecovere
Washington
House
Senate
Mant
Ulinu
Insurgente
Madden
Kind
Martin
South Dakota
Benatore Hughes
Colorado
Bacon
Georgia
Underwood
How Spanish War Started
John B. Lamb, a former congressman, recalls Reed’s belief that the Maine explosion was accidental. He says Reed told of a Palm Beach talk where Reed planned a message to Congress urging arbitration with Spain. Mark Hanna and Stephen Elkins allegedly influenced the White House to delay, leading to war by the following Monday.
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Reed
Hanna
Tndianapolis
June T
John B. Lamb
Congress
Thomas G. Reed
House
Maine
Havana Harbor
Lambardo
Read
Palm Beach
Pla
Spain
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Stephen B. Elkins
White House
Paymaster Robbed in Daylight at Asheville Store
Paymaster George Cook of Hang Hoone Bong tannery reported a daylight robbery after drawing 65,000 from the bank. Returning to the office his suitcase was empty and he suspects a nimble thief opened the cake and stole about 5,000 while he shopped in nearby stores.
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Asheville
N. C
George Cook
Hang Hoone Bong
Unclear OCR item about pump test for construction work
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pump for construction work and references to ego and Tifratir. Details are garbled, no clear people places or organizations identified.
Maud Muller and the Judge in a Humble Orchard Scene
A humorous rustic verse recounts Maud Muller offering water to a judge beneath an apple tree. The judge discusses machines and repairs while Maud’s muddy gown and drenched ankles reveal a comic clash of pride and romance ending with Maud’s sigh that the judge would marry someone else.
Daily railroad schedules and routes fragment
Schedule notes show trains daily except Sunday with routes to Bucyrus Marion Columbus and Chicago. Mentions northbound departures at 12 16 p m and 5 66 p m with southbound services to Marion Columbus and daily or Sunday specifics. Details are partially garbled but indicate frequent cars and half hour cadence.
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St. Am
Fewnotivania
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Cali Ry
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Laymen's Missionary Convention
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