Ellen testifies Mellen dominated New Haven board
Washington June 3 J S Ellen New Haven railroad director testified before the interstate commerce commission inquiry into the road’s finances. He said Mellen dominated board meetings but directors usually followed Morgan, and he criticized single-man control as harmful to the public.
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Washington, D. C
Ellen
New Haven Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mellen
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
New Haven
Connecticut
Elliott
Cornered the enemy after Saltillo evacuation
Federal forces evacuated Saltillo and retreated south to Venegas where they are bottled up a hundred miles from Saltillo. Advices to Carranza say many federal soldiers have deserted to join the constitutionalists. General Buelna said Theodore W. Jones, an American jailed in Tepic on a shooting charge, has been released and is safe with the constitutionalists.
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Saltillo
Huerta
Venegas
Durango
Mex
Carranza
United States
Buelna
Tepic
Theodore W. Jones
Senate Panel Adopts Panama Toll Arbitration Resolution
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted eight to six to urge the president to negotiate with Great Britain for special arbitration of the Panama tolls dispute. Borah would have opposed. the final tally was eight to seven after his potential vote. The move does not affect the repeal bill campaign, according to Senator Long.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Southerland
Great Britain
Panama
Senate
Borah
Sutherland
Jangth
Polo Team to Defend Title Defeats International Match Lineup
New York June 3 The official lineup of American players for the international polo match next week includes Rene La Montagne at No 1 J M Waterbury captain at No 2 Devereaux Milburn at No 3 and Lawrence Waterbury at back with the defending title at stake.
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New York
Rene la Montagne
J. M. Waterbury
Devereaux Milburn
Lawrence Waterbury
Teddy Concedes President's Car in Cherbourg Arrival
A railroad car was attached to the train in Cherbourg in readiness for Colonel Roosevelt, bringing him to Paris. The scene signals Roosevelt's eagerly anticipated return and formal reception aboard the presidential conveyance.
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Roosevelt
Cherbourg
Paris
Judge blocks Johnson from Cincinnati raid on major league players
Cook County Superior Judge Foell sustains an injunction preventing Chief Johnson from pitching for any club besides the Cincinnati Nationals. The ruling halts a planned mass jump from major league rosters and keeps Johnson out of Cook county play. Kansas City Federals manager George Stovall vows to pitch Johnson in every city except Chicago.
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Chicago
Foell
Cook County
Johnson
Cincinnati National
Kansas City Federals
Cincinnati
Federals
Kansas City
George Stovall
Bank executive in San Francisco takes own life by gas
George H. Luehsinger president of Humboldt Savings Bank died today by inhaling gas in San Francisco. Bank officers declared accounts correct and the family dismissed financial trouble as a cause. Luehsinger, stated to be ill, left an estate valued at about half a million and was in his younger years.
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San Francisco
George H. Luehsinger
Humboldt Savings Bank
Luehsinger
Fire Leaves Town in Ruin as Blaze Consumes Mansfield
A wind driven fire in Mansfield Washington today destroyed all business buildings except a bank and a lumber company office. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars with flames driven beyond control by strong winds.
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Mansfield
Wash
Bank and Lumber Company
Odd Fellows Open North Dakota Encampment Proceedings
More than one hundred delegates gathered in Oakes for the North Dakota grand lodge annual encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The session continues tomorrow with a major aim to establish a state home for aged and dependent members.
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North Dakota
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Opens
Mattoon Illinois on June 2 hosts the department of Illinois G A R encampment as veterans arrive in large numbers for the formal opening tomorrow and sessions through Friday.
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Illinois
Mattoon
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Illinois
New York State Conference of Mayors Opens Fifth Annual Meeting
Auburn New York kicks off the fifth annual session of the New York State conference of mayors and other city officials. The program features discussions on municipal planning city taxation and the restriction of commercialized vice led by experts with national reputations through Friday.
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Auburn
N. Y
New York State Conference of Mayors
July Wheat Closes at 87⅔ Cents in Chicago
Chicago June 3 July wheat finished the day at 87 2/3 cents per bushel in a quiet trading session. The market saw little movement and held near steady levels as traders awaited fresh cues from the nation's farm outlook and export demand.
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Chicago
Ills
Empress of Ireland Sinking Revised Death Toll 1024
Montreal reports revised figures for the Empress of Ireland disaster. Canadian Pacific lists 1024 dead and 462 survivors, adjusting prior totals from 1987 and detailing official counts.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Rebels May Start Row by Violating Embargo
Washington reports ammunition for Mexican constitutionalists left New York for Tampico aboard the Antilla under Cuban colors. The United States, slow to act, faced questions about clearance and an embargo as mediation at Niagara Falls paused amid the dispute between Suerta and Carranza factions. Officials weigh whether to stop landings of war cargo bound for Tampico and other ships believed to be en route.
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Washington
Mexico
New York
Tampico
Niagara Falls
United States
Bryan
Department
State Department
Antilla
Engineers and Firemen to Vote on Strike Question
Chicago June 3 55 000 engineers and firemen on 98 railways west of Chicago will vote on a strike after wage negotiations stalled for nearly three months. The scope covers about 140 000 miles of railway with payroll demands near 67 750 000 yearly and seeks a 15 percent pay increase plus multiple overtime and delay adjustments. The managers committee opposes the demands citing unchanged conditions and warns a 1 hour workday reduction would force major re construction costs.
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Chicago
United States
Central
Canada
Fort Williams
Grand Pacific
General Managers’ Committee
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Senator Vardaman Attacks President Over Panama Toll Repeal
Senator Vardaman Democrat assailed the president in the senate for urging repeal of Panama canal tolls. He said he was dumbfounded that one who approved the party pledge would demand Congress yield to his ideas without providing reasons.
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Wilson
Congress
Washington
Vardaman
Senate
Panama Canal
Idaho Falls Man Ed Nelson Dies in Wagon Hemorrhage
The body of Ed Nelson was found in his wagon near Deer Creek, Idaho, after hemorrhage caused him to bleed to death while alone on a homestead. He moved to the area three years ago and traveled toward Idaho Falls when death occurred. His daughter, Mrs. Lillie Logan of Boise, was notified.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Ed. Nelson
Deer Creek
Here
Lillie Logan
Boise
Would Be Hero Held on Dynamite Charge
Daniel V. Jauchek confessed to police that he planted dynamite in the department of agriculture building to gain recognition. He was held to the grand jury in default of bail on charges of attempting to dynamite the building.
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Washington
Daniel V. Jauchek
Department of Agriculture
King George Begins His Fiftieth Year
London notes King George enters his fiftieth year today after a June 3 1865 birth at Marlborough House. Congratulatory messages pour in from relatives and friends as gifts arrive. The official birthday celebration is scheduled for June 22.
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London
George
Marlborough House
Montana Club Women Meet in Lewiston Convention Opens
The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs gathered in Lewiston on June 3 for its annual convention. A reception honored visiting delegates opened the three day session with planned entertainments and events throughout.
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Montana Club
Lewiston
Mont
Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs
Resolute Wins in Trial Race for America’s Cup
In a Glenn Cove out of Long Island trial, the Resolute beat the Vanitie in the second race to decide who will sail for America’s Cup. Corrected time for Resolute was 2 58 27 with Vanitie at 3 01 39, a margin of 3 minutes 12 seconds. without handicap the gap was 11 seconds.
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Wireless
Associated Press
Glenn Cove
L. I
Resolute
Vanitie
Suffragettes Fight in London Gallery Attacks
A suffragette found hacking pictures in the Dore gallery struck an attendant with a hatchet after interference. Attendants overpowered her as she kicked and screamed. A letter claimed militants have been too ladylike and will fight. Two suffragettes with whips attacked Dr. Francis Forward, then police intervened. They cited protest against forcible feeding. Two arson squads burned two buildings.
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London
Dore
Francis Edward Forward
Holloway
Militant suffragettes attack Belfast newspaper offices
On June 3 militant suffragettes invaded two Belfast newspapers. A giant woman struck the Telegraph managing editor, knocking him from his chair, while a second assailant hurled a bottle at his head. At the News Letter office the editor was injured and taken to hospital.
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Belfast
Ireland
the Telegraph
News-Letter
Appeal Over Deputies Salaries In Bingham County
Bingham county commissioners appeal Judge Budge’s ruling ordering a hearing on salary cuts for five deputies. The case, tried in district court, centers on a hearing requirement and potential restoration of salaries until the hearing occurs. Supreme Court review is expected early in the next sitting.
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Blackfoot
Bingham Board of County Commissioners
Bingham County
Budge
Supreme Court
Dickinson
Jessie Lloyd
Fernand Fackrell
John Wray
V. Fisher
James Hull
Thomas & Anderson
L.van Jensen
John W. Jones
Roosevelt to Head August Illinois Progressive Rally
Chicago June 3 The Progressive Party announces an anniversary rally in Illinois next August with Colonel Roosevelt as the main feature Medill McCormick reports after a conference with Roosevelt last week The question remains whether Roosevelt will run in New York or Illinois and the party prospects in Illinois.
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Chicago
Ills
Progressive Party
Illinois
Weather Update for Washington District of Columbia
The weather section notes general conditions for Washington area. Expect typical regional patterns with possible mild temperatures and light to moderate variation. Road and outdoor plans should consider occasional cloud cover and brief showers if forecasted.
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