Dalrymple Opposes Municipal Ownership Backed by Transfers
James Dalrymple of Glasgow argues municipal ownership would fail under US political control. He cites slim profits and strict cost controls, warning Cleveland and other cities that continued transfers keep fares at five cents and threaten operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
James Dalrymple
Glasgow
Scotland
United States
Dune
Johnson
Tytheodne
Foy Dalrymple
Dalrymple
Chicago Strike Referred To By Darrow On Ownership
Louis F. Post introduced as representative of Mayor Dunne says credit belongs to the mayor for the speech. Darrow discusses national politics and municipal ownership, arguing courts block progress and predicting Chicago will win ownership before new franchises. Dalrymple loaned to Cleveland for a one day visit to promote municipal ownership amid Chicago and Cleveland debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Post
Dunne
Clarence
Darrow
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Dalrymple
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
County Democracy Marching Club
Jefferson Club
Colonel Hapeman Dies in Ottawa Early June
Colonel Douglas Hapeman, a pioneer of LaSalle County, died in Ottawa on June 5. His demise ends a long career of local public service and military leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hapeman
Ottawa
LaSalle County
Colonel Hape
Three Vessels to be Interned at Manila Officials Say
Secretary Taft informs Governor Wright to hold the ships Aurora Oleg and Jemtchug at Manila under international law. Only after the legally allowed period expires will the vessels be released to sea. Decision to intern is expected to be made in Washington and Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Oleg
Jemtchug
Manila
Civil War Colonel Rests Legacy of Illinois Units
A man who settled in 1844 enlisted at the Civil War outbreak in the Eleventh Illinois infantry and later became colonel of the One Hundred and Fourth Illinois infantry. He served through major western battles, belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Military Order of the Royal Legion, and was a thirty second degree Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh
Illinois Infantry
One Hundred and Fourth
Ulinois Infantry
Grand Army of the Republic
Military Order of the Royal Legion
Death of Gen Boynton in Atlantic City
General Henry Van Ness Boynton, 70, president of the Chickamauga park commission, died after a complication of diseases. Remains to be taken to Washington for funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. burial planned for Wednesday or Thursday. A soldier and journalist, he served in the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and was a Washington correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
H. V. Boynton
Chickamauga
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Henry van Neas Boynton
Spain
Obi
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin-Walker to wed again soon
Chicago reports Mrs. Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin-Walker Layman may marry again after rumors from Los Angeles that she will wed Mack Love. The veteran divorcee reportedly wears her sixth diamond and plans a quiet ceremony followed by a honeymoon spent authoring a modern love story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin-Walker
Los Angeles
Cal
Mack Love
Grace Ete
Emperor Trepoff Granted Dictatorial Powers at Petersburg
In St. Petersburg June 5 a ukase elevates Governor General Trepoff to near dictatorial authority, empowering him to close assemblies suspend societies and suppress revolutionary propaganda while Russia presses ahead with plans for a new legislative body and ongoing war policies. Admiral Engajat and three Russian ships are in Manila Bay as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Reiterens
Rosestvensky
Trepoff
Interior
Rydzefsaky
Department of Police
Gen D’'Armerie
Ukase
Propanoa
Rainey Illinois Congressman Profile and Home in Carrollton
Congressman Henry T Rainey of Illinois is noted as the sole Democratic winner from the state in last Novembers election. A native of Illinois he is a Knox College and Union College of Law graduate with additional A B A M and RB L credentials. He is tall broad shouldered with gray hair and is not considered a great orator. Carrollton is his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainey
House of Representatives
Ilinois
Knox Academy
Knox College
Amherst College
Union College of Law
Chicago
RB. L
Carrollton
Emperor's ministers deny shift in war policy
A minister asserted the emperor has not changed his stance on prosecuting the war after the destruction of Vice Admiral Rofestvensky's fleet. He said discussions are ongoing, but there is no indication Russia must yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peror
Rofestvensky
Russia
Russian Warships Reappear in Manila Bay
Admiral Enquist reports the Oleg Aurora and Jemtchug arrived at Manila with 148 wounded and no coal or provisions. A U S board estimates repair times of sixty, thirty, and seven days respectively. Internment at Manila likely for the remainder of the war due to neutrality and hazardous voyage prospects.
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Washington
Enquist
Oleg
Aurora
Jemtchug
Manila Bay
Uncle Sam'a
Manila
Train
Associated Press
United States
Snake tries to swallow infant in Elmira township incident
Mrs. F. H. Dunn found her baby on a porch carpet with a five foot long black snake wrapped around the child. The snake bit the child on the hand and arm and was killed by the father as it attempted to swallow the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Ill
F. H. Dunn
Elmira Township
Here
Anthracite Companies Plan 10 Million Dollar Combine
Swansea Wales June 5 representatives of twenty four anthracite collieries met to open negotiations with other owners for the formation of an anthracite combine with a capital of 10 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansea
Wales
Confederate reunion messages blocked by king and president
Colonel Osborne reported that King Edward and President Roosevelt could not send messages to the United Confederate Veterans at the Lewisville reunion. Viking Baward’s private secretary said the king cannot comply and Roosevelt stated such messages are inappropriate and would be conveyed only if timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Thomas D. Osborne
Confederate Reunion
King Edward of
England
Roosevelt
United Confederate Veterans
Lewisville
Viking Baward
Osborne
Leely
Powder Explosion Fatal at South Mountain Shaft
Petersburg reports a powder explosion at South Mountain shaft injuring James William Pankee and William Pane Jr. in terrible burns. William Panke died two hours later, his son not expected to survive. Officials suspect a spark entering the powder keg caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
James William Pankee
William Pane, Jr
South Mountain Shaft
William Panke
Natal hurricane death toll reaches near five hundred workers
A Durban dispatch reports nearly 500 laborers killed and about fifty Euro beans lost after a hurricane swept Natal and a reservoir at Pinetown burst.
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London
Durban
Natal
Pinetown
Hogs and cattle markets report steady to strong in Chicago
The June 1908 market briefing shows hogs receipts about 40000 with steady tendency after yesterday’s high. Cattle and sheep receipts near 23000 and 22000 with generally steady to strong prices, mixed packers and heavy shipping hogs quoted. grain market noted as part of the report.
Shea and Young Accused of Libel in Sears Strike Case
Chicago story reports Cornelius P. Shea, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, detained on criminal libel charge filed by Robert J. Thorne of Montgomery Ward. Thorne seeks 25000 dollars in damages for alleged interviews and statements about a $10000 offer to strike Sears Roebuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Robert J. Thorne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Shea
H. Bethea
United States Circuit Court
Thorne
Henapiperm
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Wand & Co
Shea Denies Allegations as Court Actions Continue
Shea testified before the county grand jury at Thorne and before Judge Ber, posting 5000 bond. A new bill targets Albert Young, ex President of the national Teamsters Union, with 25000 damages for alleged slander. May grand jury returns twenty indictments tied to the teamsters strike, eight names withheld by the state's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Thorne
Ber
Alfred
Austrain
Albert Young
National Teamsters
Nion
Hobdow
Sperior Court
Young
Albert J. Thorne
Teamsters
Montgomery Ward & Co
Missing Bank of Fowlertom Chief Stirs Marion Court
George B. Hopkins former president cashier and sole owner of the Bank of Fowlertom is missing. Judge Paulus names BM. B. Lollar as receiver upon depositor Simon B. Leach's request. Leach claims Hopkins absconded with assets valued above 5 000. Bank furniture only includes a safe counter table and four chairs for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
George B. Hopkins
Chicago
Bank of Fowlertom
Simon B. Leach
Paulus
BM. B. Lollar
Leach
Hopkins
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Ualrymple
Post and
Aurora, Oleg, Jemtchug
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Taft
Gen. Boynton
Hie Long Reet
Boynton
Grace Snell-Cofin-Walker
Ovar
Admiral Engatat
Czar
Ints
Bouligin Commission
Zemsky
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Admiral Enquist
Hite
Seither
King Edward
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chi Board of Trade
McCall Bros. A
Washin On
CAGO
Young Aulused
Windy City
Charors
Young Is
Shea Saye
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