House defeats Lenrott bid on railroad bill conferees named
The House rejected Lenrott's motion 162 to 156 to accept Senate amendments to the railroad bill and make rate increases effective at enactment. Speaker Cannon named Mann of Illinois, Wagner of Pennsylvania, and Adamson of Georgia as House conferees. The panel then moved to the postal savings bank bill.
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Lenrott
Mann
Wagner
Adams
Cannon
Washington
Representative Lenrott
Wisconsin
Senate
Messrs. Mann
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Adamson
Georgia
Postal Savings Bank
Western trunk lines agree to suspend freight rate increases
At a conference with President Taft representatives of western trunk lines agreed to withdraw all June 1 rate increases until the new railroad law takes effect. Taft said the injunction suit would be withdrawn when the rate law becomes effective.
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Washington
Taft
Western Trunk Lines
House Debates Railroad Bill Amid Senate Amendments
In Washington on June 7 the house took up the railroad bill and moved to non concur in the senate amendments and to request a conference, a motion requiring unanimous consent. Wisconsin Republican insurgent Learoot objected. After reading the senate amendments Lea root moved to concur with an amendment to make provisions operative upon presidential approval. Debate was limited to two hours.
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Washington
House
Mann
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Learoot
Wisconsin
Rail executives meet Taft to ratify eastern central line agreement
President Brown of the New York Central and McCrea of the Pennsylvania railway conferred with President Taft this afternoon to ratify, it is believed, an agreement outlined to western railroads yesterday.
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Washington
President Brown
New York Central Railroad Company
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railway
Eastern and Central Lines
Taft
Western Railroads
Taft urges urgent change to railroad rate clause
President Taft sent a special message asking congress to modify the railroad bill so the interstate commerce commission may investigate and suspend rate increases immediately upon signing. The current provision delays effect by sixty days unless amended, a move tied to an agreement with railroads to withdraw increases until the law is enacted.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agreement Eases Railroad Rate Tensions Across West
Chicago June 7 President Taft and western railroad presidents reached an agreement to halt proposed rate increases. John M. Glenn of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association said the aim was achieved and that if the Interstate Commerce Commission finds the increases just, further action will be unnecessary.
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Chicago
Taft
Western Railroad
John M. Glenn
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Estrada Appeals for Mediation Election Offer
General Festrada, Nicaraguan insurgent chief, has appealed to the Cartago court of justice asking President Madriz to respond to his March 14 proposal that the United States mediate and that a presidential election be held with neither Estrada nor Madriz as a candidate.
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Washington
Festrada
Cartago Court of Justice
Madriz
United States
Estrada
Joseph Chamberlain Ill in Cannes France
British statesman Joseph Chamberlain is reported ill while staying in Cannes France, with dispatches noting his health concerns and ongoing treatment. The update notes his high political stature and international travel context.
Uncle Sam After Kai Involved in Immigration Case
Kai a part Portuguese Chinese man arrested by Texas officer Tom Topping faces multiple charges after revelations his alleged impersonation of a government official and graft spread beyond Gate City. Bond raised from 500 to 1000 dollars as prosecutors pursue immigration penalties and false pretenses claims amid broader regional investigations.
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Lou Kai
Tom Topping
Texas
Poestello
Topping
van Reuth
Terrell
Kai
Sam
Weather Forecast for Tonight and Wednesday
Fair conditions forecast for tonight and Wednesday with steady temperatures. No precipitation expected and light winds. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms.
Earthquake Hits Southern Italy Causing Losses and Deaths
An intense quake struck southern Italy and Sicily at 3 07 this morning. Early reports estimate at least 37 fatalities and heavy property losses in areas east of Naples, with the center of damage in the Avellino province of Campania.
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Naples
Italy
Sicily
Avelano
Campania
Viaduct Plans Accepted for Center Street Crossing
The Pocatello city council accepted O S L plans for a Center street viaduct and Halliday street subway. The project, costing near two hundred thousand dollars, will require tearing down 40 feet of the Pacific hotel rear and begins within a month.
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Pacific Hotel
Subway
Halliday Street
Gate City
Pocatello
Center Street
Beanery
Center
Halliday
W. H. Bancroft
Last Might
John P. Congdon
First Avenue
Incineration Plant Proposed to Solve Pocatello Garbage Woes
City council discusses building an incineration plant to burn all garbage and carcasses at the dumping grounds. William J. Kurz urges action and proposes fencing a burial area for dead animals. Health committee to report cost estimates and feasibility next meeting.
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William J. Kurz
W. A. Wright
Samms
Kurz
Church
Lte
Roosevelt Receives Honorary Degree at Oxford
Former President Theodore Roosevelt visits Oxford on June 7. He delivers a Romanes lecture at the University of Oxford and is conferred the honorary Doctor of Civil Laws. A mayoral reception and college visits accompany the day’s events before a Sheldonian Theatre lecture and ceremony.
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Oxford
Theodore Roosevelt
University of Oxford
Roosevelt
American Club
Sheldonian Theatre
Sleuth's Reward in Sugar Trust Case
Washington June 7 Attorney General Wickersham rules Richard Parr may recover from the government the amount of his claim for information leading to a case against the sugar trust.
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Sleuth
Washington
Wickersham
Richard Parr
Sugar Trust
Gas Franchise Granted For Gate City In Pocatello
Pocatello city council approved an ordinance under suspension of rules granting a Chicago syndicate a gas franchise. The plan calls for twelve miles of mains and completion within twelve months. The syndicate recently optioned a block of ground near the Wye north of town and will finalize the purchase and begin work.
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Chicago
Pocatello
Gas Franchise Granted for Northwest City
Butler Ames reports approval of a gas franchise in the northwest city with a 25 year easement and city safeguards. The plan envisions $200,000 plant, free stoves for applicants, and discounted street lighting. company payments to city include percentage of gross earnings for initial years. City works progress notes cement walks and crosswalks as council debates ordinance validity and possible amendment.
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Northwest
J. A. Jones
Mr. Jones
Chicago
Pocatello
Gate City
W. A. Samms
Lamm
Bistline
Samms
Sheeppman Wins Suit Over Damaged Cattle at Jenkins Crossing
A jury awarded Joseph Gras 665.50 after a Short Line passenger train struck sheep belonging to Gras near Arimo at Jenkins Crossing last June. Judge Budge granted a 60 day stay of execution for the railroad’s appeal. Other trials proceed with Oliver vs Morrison et al and liquor cases set for tomorrow.
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Joseph Gras
Jenkins’ Crossing
Arimo
Gras
Worth Clark
Budge
Supreme Court
Oliver
Talesmen
Ellis
Wanted At Once Help Wanted For House Work
Classified notice seeks a middle aged woman or girl for house work at 505 South Johnson. Phone 303 Black.
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South Johnson
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted by Temple Pharmacy Ad
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medicine. The Temple Pharmacy, Ferguson and Jenkins proprietors, are listed with location Stella and McCammon.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Ferguson & Jenkins, Props
Stello
McCammon
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