Senate Passes Railroad Bill After Long Debate
Washington June 4 The senate approved the administration railroad bill after twelve weeks of consideration with only twelve Democratic votes against it The measure underwent major changes proposed by Attorney General Wickersham and White House conferences Intersate commerce reforms and court provisions were broadened Insurgents backed the revised bill and most Democrats supported substantial portions The bill awaits president approval and will take effect sixty days after enactment It creates a five judge court of commerce enlarges federal oversight and grants new powers over rates and telegraph and telephone services.
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Belief of Kidnapping Prompts Court Action in Oklahoma
Gutthrie Okla June 6 Mrs Rosa Martin asserts former husband Rich Martin abducted their minor Heinie V Martin. Oklahoma Supreme Court justice directs writs for custody enforcement and posting notices if child found, with case tied to divorce decree in Mayes County Pryor. Martin said to be in Pawhuska. petition seeks return of child. Also brief item notes Peru to withdraw army from Bevarorean frontier on June 4.
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Oklahoma-Kansas Nation company chartered with plans for interurban lines
The Oklahoma-Kansas Nation company, capital $1,000,000, headquartered in Baxter Springs, Kansas, received a charter Friday. It proposes to build an Interurban electric line from Galena to Mind, Oklahoma and another from Columbus to the main line at Spring River, plus a road lead from Galena to Joplin. Incorporators include Charles M. Jones Charlotte Smith E B Morgan M C Harper F Cole J J Wirbley L M Cooper and others from Baxter Springs Joplin and Oklahoma.
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Quadrennial Mail Weighing Ends After 100 Days
The quadrennial mail weighing across the United States ended Thursday night after a 100 day period. Weighing determined the rate to be paid to railroads for mail transport for the next four years. Officials note increased mail volume and growth. hundreds of tabulators in Washington will set rates to take effect July 1 for the 1910 contract year.
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Supreme Court reargues Oklahoma suits against federal judges
Washington June 4 The Supreme Court ordered reargument before the full nine member bench of two Oklahoma suits seeking to enjoin federal judges Campbell and Cotteral from interfering with state prohibition enforcement. The cases, argued last March, involve penalties against a federal judiciary in Oklahoma and questions of enforcement. A decision by the full court is sought at the October term.
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Santa Fe
Kansas
Mrs Dora Doxey Arrested on Bigamy Charge in Missouri
Mrs Dora Doxey, previously acquitted in a murder case, was arrested in St Louis County on a warrant charging bigamy. The Associated Press reports the incident occurred early today in Missouri.
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Italiane Stone Princes Fourth Prince Julius Wounded
June 3 report says Prince Julius, younger brother of Prince Italiane Stone, was injured by a hand struck during a motoring incident. Several assailants fled after the attack. Prince Julius was wounded in the head.
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Parcels Post Question Gains Prominence in Congress
Washington report notes a split on parcels post amid carrier surveys. Of 49 rural routes, 837 parcels weighed 7,660 pounds in a month, with most carriers not charging for delivery. Responses show mixed equipment, delivery capacity, and farmer interest, highlighting widespread uncertainty and varied opinions about a parcels post.
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Fight on Sending Bill to Conference Expected
Washington June 6 All signs point to a lively fight in the house Tuesday over sending the railroad bill to conference The house and senate leaders plan to strip insurgent Democratic amendments before final approval The plan hinges on securing support from Democrats to refer the bill to conference Senators oppose provisions limiting injunctive orders and shift of rate reasonableness burden to shippers The outcome depends on insurgent votes and party cohesion across chambers
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Havemeyer Aide Testifies in Sugar Case at New York
In New York on June 4 Charles R. Heike secretary of American Sugar Refining testified on the Witnes stand about efforts to defraud the government on underweights. Heike said Havemeyer had direct control of the refinery and sought to shift blame to the late president. He denied knowledge of scales on the docks.
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Edward Gerbracht
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Official map sent to County Superintendent by express
The corporation commission's official map was sent to County Superintendent Shelton by prepaid express mail to supply every school district. All trustees are requested to cooperate with Superintendent Shelton.
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No Complaint Filed Against Eastern Lines
Washington June 4 Attorney General Wickersham said no complaint touching railroad freight rates East of the Mississippi had been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The department will await any future complaint while noting no action yet on Western Tariff revisions and the Omaha committee’s tariff conspiracy charge.
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Victor Murdoch Retorts To Cannon Charge In New Jersey
Representative Victor Murdoch countered Speaker Cannon's claim that insurgent Republicans deserve hanging, accusing Cannon of decades of dealings with Tammany Hall and secretive political tactics. He spoke at a mass meeting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, denouncing Cannon as moved by aristocratic impulses and blocking democratic progress.
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Roosevelt Visits Col Lee Home in London Social
Col Arthur A Lee hosts President Roosevelt at a country house gathering in London. Guests include John Burnham of the Local Government Board, Bir Tlarty Hamilton Johnstone, and Captain Robert F. Ivat, noted as an ante fait explorer in attendance.
Mayes County Judge Reviews Liquor Law Enforcement
Judge Brewster spoke to a large crowd at the court house on Saturday addressing law enforcement duties. He noted liquor issues are central in the docket, with about sixty percent of cases involving liquor, arguing the problem remains straightforward despite this share.
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Henshaw Pleases Vinita Audience
From Saturdays Daily the citizens of Vinita heard G A Henshaw a Democratic candidate for corporation commissioner discuss public utility issues. He reviewed the corporation commission battles against railroad attempts to enforce two cent fare provisions and urged voting against a constitutional amendment that would weaken the commission. The event drew a sizable crowd despite heat with I O F lodge members present.
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr Applies for License to Wed
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his fiancée Edith Butler Alexander appeared at city hall to obtain a license to wed on June 20. Roosevelt is 22, a manufacturer by profession, residing at Oyster Bay.
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Theodore Moonevelt, Jr
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Roonevelt
Elks Gather at Lawton for State Convention
Lawton Oklahoma June 7 committees from the local lodge prepared the entertainment area for the Oklahoma State convention meeting in Lawton Wednesday and Thursday with an attendance of about one thousand four hundred expected. Local bands including the First Regiment Artillery band of Fort Sill and Lawton City Band will assist along with visiting bands from Shawnee Hobart Si Revo Sapulpa and Sapulpa hopes to have a recruiting display and campaign to win the next state convention.
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Immediate Effect for Railroad Bill Clause 10 Proposed
Associated Press reports that Rep Lamoot of Wisconsin will offer a resolution instructing the House to accept the Senate bill with that Section 9 provision on air rates to take effect immediately upon presidential approval. The president sent a special message urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to be empowered to adjust rates and restore discipline once signed.
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Roosevelt 16 Guest of Oxford University
Oxford England June 7 Col Roosevelt was the guest of Oxford today He delivered a Rowan lecture at the university The university conferred upon him an honorary degree of doctor of civil laws The reading and conformer formed a major part of the day with a crowded program Lord Carson chancellor presided Roosevelt spoke on Two Biological Analogies Invitatory
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