Meter Rate Discussion Dominates City Water Talks
The city water works board debated Section 13 of the proposed contract, weighing meter only versus meter and flat rate systems. Advocates argued meters curb waste and future supply costs, while opponents warned of high initial install costs and disruption for some homes. The attorney was asked to draft a dual-rate schedule as bidders Campfield and Dill voiced contrasting views.
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Board of Works
City Water Works
Gardner
EB M. Campfield
Howard Dill
Campfield
Dill
Bis
Richmond
Richmond Water Works Company
Mr. Ditt
Disgusted Farmers See Dismal Wayne County Wheat Crop
Ice and snow have devastated Wayne county fields making this year’s wheat crop one of the smallest in county history. Many farmers declare they will not plant wheat again as experts say the acreage could drop to five to ten percent of last year. Local market observers expect prices to rise but supplies will be scarce and orders hard to fill.
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Wayne County
Senate adjourns to honor Nixon in National News brief
Senate adjourned after brief funeral services for Senator Nixon. Following the services at the home, Nixon's body was to leave Washington at 6 PM for Reno Nevada, arriving tomorrow afternoon. Senator Newlands announced the death and a funeral committee was named.
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National News Association
Washington, D. C
A. G. B. Pierce
Senate
Nixon
Washington
Reno
Nevada
Newlands
Bailey
Works
Heyburn
Brown
Curtis
River
Chamberlain
Swanson
Clarke
Fall
Ashhurst
Dusty Driveway Complaint Near Freight House Route
Residents along D street near the freight house complain of four to eight inches of dust on the driveway between Ft Wayne avenue and North Sixth street. The road, recently dedicated by the Pennsylvania railroad, serves heavy drays and wagons. Dust allegedly coats nearby houses and buildings. the board of works will be asked to oil the road or seek measures to reduce the dust.
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D Street
Ft. Wayne Avenue
North Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Dj Street
Board of Works
Confessions On Tap and Local Thefts In Court
Floyd Wicker an orphan boy aged 18 charged with petit larceny pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and costs plus ten days in jail after admitting thefts of clothes and shoes linked to Clarence Parker. Dr Frank Selby was arraigned for stealing a garden spade and, after a series of pleas, finally admitted guilt and received ten days in jail and costs.
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Floyd Wicker
Clarence Parker
Vogelsong
Kennepoh
Marion Clapp
Parker
Clapp
Selby
Police warn Fourth of July revelers on firework safety
The police chief warned July Fourth celebrants to follow city ordinances on ordnance and fireworks. He noted many inquiries on lawful celebration and stated that spit devils paper caps toy pistols cannons gas pipes filled with powder and hand canes are prohibited with fines up to 25 dollars plus costs for violations.
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Gorman
Duchess of Connaught Suffering Appendicitis in Hospital
The Duchess of Connaught is ill with appendicitis and peritonitis in a hospital. Today's report says her condition is slightly improved. The update came from Montreal on June 6. The Duchess remains under medical care and observation.
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National News Association
Montreal
Duchess of Connaught
Money Probe Not Campaign Thunder
New York June 6 The house banking and currency committee delays the Money Trust inquiry until after the November elections. Chairman Pujo said the powers must be outlined by Congress before witnesses are called to probe the alleged money monopoly, avoiding campaign interference.
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National News Association
New York
House Banking and Currency Committee
Money Trust
Pujo
Customs House
Congress
Three New Alleys and City Work Bids Approved
The board of works approved three cement alley projects between Seventh and Eighth streets South A to South B, Thirteenth to Fourteenth North D to North E, and Second to Third South A to South B. Daniel Burkhardt awarded the curb and gutter contract on Main Street from Twenty Second to Twenty Third at 58 cents per foot. another bid at 68 cents per foot. A petition to open North West Eighth Street through the Peacock farm was heard but undecided. Bills approved include 41 for transporting an auto truck from St Louis and 4 for a protest on the city check payment. A 50 cent bill for horse medicine at the fire department was allowed. Complaint about water standing on North Eighth Street by the water works office will be investigated.
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Board of Works
Daniel Burkhardt
Main Street
Twenty
North West Eighth Street
Peacock Farm
St. Louis
North Eighth Street
Water Works
War Fleet Anchors Off Guantanamo In Rising Cuban Crisis
Battleships Missouri Minnesota Ohio and Mississippi anchor off Guantanamo ready to deploy 1,100 Marines. U S marines to patrol Cuba as President Gomez suspends constitutional guarantees and declares martial law. Rifles and ammunition requested to arm Cuban volunteers while U S forces reinforce interior provinces amid growing hostilities.
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National News Association
Washington
Missouri
Minnesota
Ohio
Mississippi
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Naval Station
Beaupre
State Department
Gomez
United States
Cuba
Meyer
Havana
Congress
U. S
Monteagudo
Calmanera
America
Guantanamo City
Desse Point
Santiago
Campatgueri
Oriente
National Palace
Tebel
Tronet
Estenez
Cyclone Hits Salina Kansas Town
A destructive cyclone struck Salina Kansas early today causing widespread damage. Telegraph and telephone wires are down and details are unavailable. Winds and hail destroyed crops forcing large areas of corn to be replanted.
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National News Association
Kansas City
Salina
Kan
Orphans Enjoy Matinee at Leslie Theater
About forty Wernle Orphans home children attended a matinee at the Leslie theater this afternoon. The event was arranged by manager Mr Charles Roser who is praised for providing enjoyable afternoon entertainment to the youngsters.
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Wernle Orphans Home
Leslie Theater
Charles Roser
Crisis in Belgium as coal fields face general strikes
June 6 report from Brussels states Belgium teeters on crisis with rising labor unrest after post election riots. Troops deployed nationwide, 15 rapid fire guns placed in Mone mining villages, Liege and Borinage declare general strikes, Lalouviere reports 15,000 out, Ee Aussines Mons area sees 5,000 quitting, heavy troops and artillery at Quaregnon near Mons, signaling possible clashes amid calls for electoral reform.
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National News Association
Brussels
Belgium
Mone
Liege
Borinage
Lalouviere
Eeaussines
Mons
Quaregnon
Titanic lifeboat orders denied by White Star official
Harold Sanderson of White Star testified at the Board of Trade inquiry into the Titanic disaster that the company did not cancel an order for forty lifeboats for the ship. He said a smaller number was substituted only to save space and that additional boats were ordered to be on the safe side.
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National News Association
London
Board of Trade
Harold Sanderson
White Star Line
Thomas Scanlan
M. P
Navnal Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union
Sanderson
New York
Cross Complaint In Wayne Circuit Court Divorce Case
The defendant in the Mary L. McConnaughey versus Thomas L. McConnaughey case filed an amended cross complaint today in the Wayne circuit court seeking a divorce action.
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Mary L. McConnaughey
Thomas L. McConnaughey
Inventory Filed For Mary A. Santa Estate
The inventory of the estate of Mary A. Santa, deceased, was filed in the county clerk's office showing value of assets at 1.29848.
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Mary A. Santa
Taft Faction Moves Early In Bitter G.O.P. Battle
Chicago June 6 The Republican national committee opens its preconvention session with Taft favored to win the first contests. The battle over seating will focus on Vic Rosewater’s Nebraska seat while Howell battles Roosevelt backers and a rules overhaul shapes the convention. The committee will adopt permanent rules to govern hearings, time limits, and seating, with disputes to be resolved by state and territorial groupings.
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Charles Dick
Ohio
Chicago
Taft
National Committee
National News Association
National Committee of the
Republican Party
Coliseum
Victor Rosewater
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Howell
R. B. Howell
Rosewater
Seyta
Brooker
Connecticut
Weather forecast for Richmond high school observatory
Partly cloudy this afternoon with fair Friday forecast. Maximum temperature around 72, minimum near 66 overnight. Temperatures near 71 at 11:30 a.m. Winds from the east at 15 miles per hour.
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Richmond
Sp. m
Ceasworth
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