Oxnard Brothers Made Half a Million in Sugar Trust Deal
Washington report details Henry Oxnard testimony before the house committee on 1887 deals tying Brooklyn refinery to the sugar trust. He says the venture could have yielded $800,000 today, notes limited trust control, and describes a 1902 agency contract with American Sugar Refining.
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Oxnard Brothers
Brooklyn
Washington
Sugar Trust
Henry Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Company
House
Oxnard
American Sugar Refining Company
New England
Sherman Hardwick
No More Poker Bids Banned in Panama Republic
New Orleans reports President Arosmena issued a decree banning poker in the republic following pressure from the Panama Canal chief engineer. The move aims to suppress gambling across the canal zone.
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Canal Zone
New Orleans
Arosmena
Panama
Republic
Panama Canal
New Jersey Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting
Atlantic City June 16. Judge Howard Carrow of Camden called to order the New Jersey State Bar Association meeting at the Hotel Chelsea. Governor Woodrow Wilson and Chief Justice Pennewill of Delaware are among the speakers as the gathering promises notable discussions.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Chelsea
Howard Carrow
Camden
New Jersey State Bar Association
Woodrow Wilson
Pennewill
Supreme Court of Delaware
Taft Delays Decision on Springfield Confederate Cemetery Ceremony
President Taft has taken under advisement an invitation to witness ceremonies marking the receipt by the U S government of the Confederate cemetery at Springfield Missouri. The United Confederated Veterans and the G A R have urged his attendance.
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Washington
Taft
United States
Springfield
Missouri
United Confederated Veterans
Castro Not Aboard as Umbria Sails to Haiti
Berlin reports George Grostuck founder consul says Castro deposed Venezuelan president was a passenger on the vessel named Consul Grostuck, a claim he calls mythical.
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Berlin
George Grostuck
Fouador
Castro
Venezuela
Consul Grostuek
Summer Capitol proposal for a Colorado summer capital
Representative Taylor of Colorado introduced a joint resolution proposing a summer capital. The plan envisions a summer home for officials and related office buildings, expanding government space at a seasonal capital site.
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Washington
Taylor
Colorado
Fae Sories
Fire destroys meat shop and church in Atchison
A June 16 fire in an Atchison alley damaged a meat store and a Baptist church along with other buildings. Officials report extensive losses and fire damage remains under assessment.
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Kansas
Atchison, Kas
Vonene
Aeora
Water for Sprinkling Wagons in Pocatello City
City council presses the water company for right to use fire plugs to fill sprinkling wagons. Aldermen debate standpipes and hydrants, with Rothas demanding free use vs franchise limits. Also bids sought for a larger city safe, and a petition to tear down Weidemann’s fire trap building on North Main street awaits Highway committee review.
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Rothas
Water Company
Trapp
Martin
Pacific Safe and Vault Works
Portland
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
H.H.M. Company
Committee On Public Buildings
Earle D. Jones
Bannock Kennels
A. R. Briggs
Josh
The
Tribune
Weidemann
North Main Street
Highway Committee
Pocatello Official Sees Rising Activity in Southeast Idaho
Secretary H C Coker returning from Salt Lake reports growing community spirit and positive outside views of Pocatello. He cites railroad cooperation, Western Development Association progress, and plans for expansion in manufacturing jobbing and wholesaling with leaders like Ex Governor Brady and Gerrit Fort of Union Pacific.
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Tribune
H. C. Coker
Pocatello Commercial Club
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Idaho
Western Development Association
Brady
Reilly Atkinson
Boise
Zion
Gerrit Fort
Union Pacific Lines
Fort
J. Rich
Idaho bankers conclude annual session in Boise
D W Church and Ezra Merrill return from Boise where they attended the Idaho Bankers association annual convention. Officers elected include G E Bowerman as president and J W Robinson secretary with new executive council members named from Coeur d Alene Twin Falls and other cities.
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D. W. Church
Bannock National Bank
Ezra J. Merrill
Farmers & Traders Bank
Boise
Idaho Bankers’ Association
Mr. Merrill
Mr. Church
Bankers’ Convention
Coeur -d’Alene
Church
Idaho
G. E. Bowerman
First National Bank of Hailey
A. H. Keller
First National Bank of Deiser
J. W. Robinson
Idaho Trust & Savings Bank of Boise
Herman H. Nuxon
Boyd Hamilton
Coeur d’Alene
J. W. Maxwell
Twin Falls
A. B. Lucas
Meadows
William Thompson
Lewiston
M. F. Albert
Payette
J. §. MacQuiston
Rupert
Buildings to Harmonize in Washington D C
Washington June 16 the National Fine Arts Commission met to review plans for three federal buildings to house the state commerce and labor and justice departments. The designs aim for architectural harmony with locations between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and a progressive arrangement from the treasury outward.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
National Fine Arts Commission
Departments of State
of Commerce and Labor
of Justice
Washington
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Department of Justice
Treasury
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of State
Price jumps by pine lumber in Kansas City ouster suit
Kansas City on June 16 reports that yellow pine lumber price has risen from ten to twenty dollars a thousand in fifteen years. The state cites price lists issued by the Manufacturers' Association as the main link in the lumber trust case.
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Kansas City
Manufacturers’ Association
Lumber Trust
Canadian Reciprocity Vote Seen Favorable by Senate
Chairman Penrose of the senate committee conferred with President Taft and confirmed a report that about sixty senators are expected to vote for Canadian reciprocity and that a date for the vote would come within one to two weeks. The measure will be acted on without sacrifice of principles.
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Washington
Penrose
Senate Committee
Taft
Sacudanens
Eee
Boosting for the Good Roads Convention in Pocatello
The Herald Republican notes strong backing for the Good Roads convention and a likely well attended gathering next week in Pocatello. Business conditions in the city are described as satisfactory, comparable to elsewhere.
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Tive
Herald-Republican
Good Roads
Pocatello
Septic Tank Plans Considered for City Sewer Outlet
The city faced a near $20,000 decision on septic tanks versus current sewer plans for the Portneuf river outlet. City Engineer Congdon urged septic tanks to avoid future removal, while property owners warned of possible injunctions. The issue was sent to the highway committee to negotiate rights of way and prepare tank estimates.
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John VP. Congdon
State Board of Health
Portneuf
Hansen
Highway and Light Committee
R. M. Bardsen & Co
Hanson
Congdon
O'Malley
Board of Health
John Frazier
Joe Reuss & Co
Frazier
Alderman Trapp
Highway Committee
Governors Meet for Final Arrangements at Good Roads Convention
State officials plan tomorrow's talks to set definite arrangements for the Good Roads Convention. O E gathering described as important, with governors expected to outline next steps and coordinate support.
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Good Roads
O. E
Pocatello Club to Convene for Inter Mountain Good Roads Meet
The board of governors of the Pocatello Commercial Club and all committees named to arrange next week’s Inter Mountain Good Roads association convention will meet tomorrow afternoon at 30 o clock in the club rooms of the Y M C A building. Every governor and each committee member is urged to attend.
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Pocatello Commercial Club
Inter-Mountain Good Roads Association
Pocatello to host major regional conventions next month
Pocatello gears up for the Inter-Mountain Good Roads association convention June 22 24 followed by the Idaho Christian Endeavor Union sessions June 27 29. A southeastern Idaho summer normal opens June 26 at the Academy of Idaho with a six week term and the teachers institute to follow.
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Pocatello
Inter- Mountain Good Roads Association
Idaho Christian Endeavor Union
Southeastern Idaho
Academy of Idaho
Teachers’ Institute
C. E
Pocatello Commercial Club
Idaho
EK. R. Sherman
Inter-Mountain Good Roads Association
Buhl
Wallin
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Colorado
West
Ross Fork
Yellowstone Park
Hl. H. Hays
J. H. Dodge
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Forthcom
Coker
Commercial Club
July Wheat Closes at 87 1/2 Cents in Chicago
Chicago July wheat closes at 87 1/2 cents as market activity narrows with traders awaiting fresh cues. Brief session notes show modest trading range and light volume amid summer lull on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Diaz Arrives in Vigo Suffering From Jaw Abscess
General Diaz former Mexican president reaches Vigo on a steamer and sails for Corunna after a brief stay. Officials guard against demonstrations as Diaz remains in poor health with an abscess on his jaw.
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Vigo
General Diaz
Mexico
Corunna
Diaz
Dias
Shipping strike narrows to wage dispute in London
The London shipping strike has mainly become a wage quarrel with limited disruption, affecting only a few mail steamers while shipowners report few inconveniences.
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London
Ammunition Seized En Route to Portuguese Monarchists
In Ponte Vedra Spain on June 16 authorities seized two railway cars loaded with arms and ammunition bound for Portuguese monarchists.
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Ponte Vedra
Spain
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Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
Idaho Bankers
Chicago
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