Cordovans Win Attention in Alaska Coal Inquiry Action
Interior Department orders immediate investigation into Alaska coal land claims after Cordova citizens and chamber of commerce urged opening Southeastern Alaska coal fields. About four hundred profitable claims to be exempt from probe while seven hundred others face court scrutiny. Secretary Fisher indicates review likely alongside claim cases. Cordova’s campaign cited as key driver.
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Washington
Cordova
Alaska
Interior Ment
Misher
Informa
Interior Department
Cordovans
Cordovan Coal Party
Aaffir
Fisher
Manufacturers Seek Taft Aid to End Boycotts
New York May 18 The Association of Manufacturers meeting here petitions President Taft to curb unions and other organizations aiding blacklisting. They report annual losses in thousands and demand stern punishment for those who enforce or encourage boycotts and price cuts affecting commerce.
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New York
Association of Manufacturers
Seasion
Taft
Coun
Tariff Board Prepares Wood Pulp Schedule Report
The tariff board completed its report on the wood pulp schedule and will present it to President Taft for inspection tomorrow. The committee spent the past week finalizing the document and believes it now covers its scope. Rosita cigars from the Jose Lovera Co. in Tampa, Florida, are advertised at $4.50 for 100.
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Washington, DC
Tariff Board
Taft
Rosita
The
Eagle
Tampa
Florida
Jose Lovera
Beef Packers Move to Reopen Demurrers in Chicago
May 18 Chicago beef packers recently indicted have filed demurrers arguing that a reasonable rate of trade is not unlawful.
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Nugget's
Chicago
House Considers Judiciary Recall of Constitution
Washington officials report the house is weighing a judiciary recall of the Arizona constitution. The future line of action remains unclear as lawmakers study possible next steps.
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Washington
House
Berlin Suffrage Demonstration Turns Violent
Women in Berlin staging a suffrage convention clash, resulting in arrests and hospital injuries. Seven hundred participants fought in public streets near the palace as officers intervened after thirty minutes. The city advertises the City Bath House as a first class facility.
Confidence Woman Steals Thousands in Philadelphia
Carrie Guthries, longtime bookkeeper for the John Harvin Company, is accused of pilfering thousands from stock and bond departments. The firm partner James Ramewell, long jailed, is named as an accomplice. Guthries is described as a trusted clerk who aided in the deception while Harvin traveled abroad.
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Philadelphia
May
Allough Huing
Joh Harvin Company
John Hart Vin
James Ramewell
John Harein
Miso Gutherius
Ranie
Witi Ste
John Harvin
Indictment of Three Ohio Legislators Reported
Three Ohio legislators were indicted by the Columbus grand jury on bribery charges. Names are withheld per jurors. others in state government are suspected to be involved. One of the indicted is described as a leading church man.
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Nugget Special Service
Columbus
Diaz Holds Outlook of Resignation Within Months
Mexico City reports speculate that President Diaz may resign within two months amid armistice talks and a prolonged treaty. Despite no official statement, both factions reinforce fortifications in their capitals as relations between Madero and Diaz remain outwardly friendly.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Hobe
Diax
Madero
Diag
Fearful Americans Along Mexican Coast Seek Protection
Captain West reports that thirty thousand Americans near the Western shores of Mexico fear assassination by rebels after a three week voyage in Southern waters. They request government protection as violence and murders plague small towns and residents await relief from authorities and the president.
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San Francisco
Aeling
Jacob West
Louise
Meticu
Mexico
Coplin West
Big Merger in Chicago Shapes Transit Landscape
A major Chicago merger linked the Special Service and MEAG Mak entities to form a combined transit group. The agreement consolidates ownership under the two principal companies and marks one of the era’s largest financial restructurings in elevated rail history.
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Bcal
Gettt
Caruso Recovered and Ready to Resume Engagements
London May 18 Caruso has recovered from a prolonged sore throat and doctors say he is able to return to the stage. He was confined to his hotel and canceled shows but will open new engagements and sing at the Reef Garden tomorrow night. Seats for the concert are sold out and a record crowd is expected.
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London
Caruso
Sliger
Reef Garden
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