Gompers Denies Involvement In Darrow Bribery Allegations
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denies sending money cited in Los Angeles trial testimony. Bert Franklin testified Darrow said money came directly from Gompers to him for bribery related to the McNamara cases. Gompers calls the charges absolute falsehood and promises documentary proof to dispute the claim.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clarence
Darrow
George N. Lockwood
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Franklin
Harriman
Joe Harriman
Gompers
Lockwood
Dar
Bert Franklin
Royal Duchess Illness Report From Quebec Citadel
The duchess of Connaught wife of the governor general and aunt to King George V is seriously ill at the Citadel in Quebec. Unofficial reports say she has appendicitis and an operation has been performed. Doctor A B Garrow, a renowned Montreal surgeon, arrived after midnight to assist.
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Quebec
Duchess of Connaught
George V
Citadel
A. EB. Garrow
Montreal
Canada
Senators Vote Meat Quiz
Washington June 5 The senate judiciary committee in executive session decided to undertake a preliminary investigation of the meat packers. The committee agreed to report the Edwards resolution calling for the investigation after a private inquiry is made. No sensational probe of packing-house conditions is planned. Aiken S C June 6 Frederick O Beach indicted by the grand jury on assault and battery with intent to kill. He allegedly attacked his wife Quilla Beach February 26 1912 and cut her throat.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Edwards
Aiken
Frederick O
Beauty) Beach
Beach
Caquilla Beach
Mrs Sangster Dead Newark Poet and Author
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Sangster a renowned poet and author died at her Maplewood New Jersey home at seventy four. She had contributed to major American magazines for over fifty years.
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Margaret E. Sangster
Newark
N. J
Margaret. Elizabeth Sangster
Maplewood
Ismay Rescued by Lord Mersey at Titanic Inquiry
J Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, testified at the Titanic inquiry in London about the ship's speed and lifeboat deployment. Lord Mersey repeatedly intervened to shield him from questions about safety sacrifices and company responsibility.
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London
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Lord Mersey
C. Edwards
M. P
Dockers’ Union
Ismay
Nixon in hospital facing meningitis and grave illness
Senator George S. Nixon of Nevada lies critically ill in Washington after an operation for nasal obstruction, with spinal meningitis developing. Chaplain Pierce prayed for him as doctors from Baltimore monitor his condition amid uncertainty over his survival.
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Washington
George S. Nixon
Nevada
Chaplain Pierce
Senate
Nixon
Baltimore
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Brandt Returns to Prison as Thirty Year Sentence Stands
Foulke FE Brandt, once valet to Mortimer L Schiff, is returned to Dannemars prison for a thirty-year term imposed previously. The sentence is pending before the court of appeals.
Taft Wins in Ohio Convention With Taft Majority
Columbus Ohio June 5 Mr Taft won a six decade fight for party control at the state Republican convention by a vote of 390 to 362 The minor report endorsing Roosevelt carried in Cuyahoga county 45 to 8 while Montgomery county backed Taft 29 to 0 Lucas county supported Roosevelt 22 to 0 Delegates named include Burton Daugherty Harding Taft Vorys Cable and others with alternates listed as Anderson Laylin Denton Granger Woods and Whiting and a state meeting planned for July 2 to name a state ticket
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Columbus
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Montgomery County
Dayton
Lucas County
Toledo
United States
Theodore E. Burton Cleveland
Harry M. Daugherty
Warren G. Harding
Merion
Charles
Noted Contractor Killed in Wisconsin Scaffold Fall
Janesville report says E. J. Rice prominent contractor aged sixty fell 36 feet from a scaffold breaking his neck and dying instantly. The accident ended the career of a noted stone mason in Wisconsin.
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Janesville
Wis
E. J. Rice
Asylum Patient Ends Life in Ventilation Shaft Jump
Peoria Illinois June 5 Rosen Locher inmate at Bartonville insane asylum committed death by his own action leaping into a ventilation shaft.
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Asylum
Peoria
Ill
Rosen Locher
Bartonville
Insane Vylum
Elbert Hubbard Dies After Primaries Renomination
Elbert H. Hubbard congressman from Iowa's Eleventh district died suddenly a few hours after being renominated in the Republican primaries. The event shocks political circles as officials confirm the unexpected death occurring soon after the renomination.
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Elbert H. Hubbard
Iowa
London Employers Reject Strike Settlement Demands
At a London meeting, employers refused any settlement while transport workers remain on strike. They rejected reinstatement demands and a joint board representing both sides. The men must resume work before any settlement is considered.
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London
Army Welcomes the Germans at Fort Monroe
United States army formally welcomed officers of the German emperor’s visiting cruiser squadron on parade grounds inside Fort Monroe Virginia. Coast artillery garrison paraded in honor of Rear Admiral Von Rebeur Paschwitz.
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Army
Fort Monroe
United States Army
Coast Artillery
von Rebeur-Paschwitz
Taft Back in Capital Welcomes German Fleet Visit
President Taft aboard the yacht Maxflower arrives in Washington after visiting Hampton Roads to greet the German fleet. A cable from Emperor William thanks Taft for the welcome and hopes the visit strengthens U.S.-Germany relations. Taft replies expressing pleasure at hosting the German squadron and the Moltke battlecruiser visit.
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Washington
Taft
Hampton Roads
Emperor William of
Germany
White House
William
Moltke
William H. Tapp
Attorney Heads Ball Club in St. Louis
J. C. Jones, local attorney, was chosen president of the St. Louis American League baseball club. Mrs. E. M. Britton, acting president since her husband’s death, was elected vice president.
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St. Louis
J. C. Jones
American League Baseball Club
E. M. Britton
Hubbard Dies Congressman from Eleventh Iowa District
Elbert H. Hubbard of Iowa died suddenly of acute indigestion while a guest at the home of John C. Kelly in Sioux City. Hubbard, renominated at primaries over George C. Scott, served in the House from 1909 to 1913 and again in later legislatures. The House adjourned early in tribute and a 15-member committee was named to attend his funeral.
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Sioux City
Elbert H. Hubbard
Iowa
George C.scott
John C. Kelly
The
Tribune
Elbert Hamilton Hubbard
Rushville
Ind
Asuahel W. Hubbard
Congress
Yale College
Eleanor H. Cobb
Hubbard
House of Representatives
Senate
Washington
Lloyd
Davis
Lenroot
Lobeck
Ayres
Cummins
Kenyon
Overman
Borah
Shively
Crawford
Grenna
Chicago Youth Injured In Embankment Auto Crash
Kalamazoo Michigan June 5 A Chicago youth Jack Nahazer nineteen son of wealthy Chicago parents was injured when his car skidded and plunged down an embankment turning over twice before reaching the bottom He is hospitalized with slim hopes of recovery.
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Chicago
Kalamazoo
Mich
Jack Nahazer
Seed sowing rate depends on location and seed bed
The rate per acre for sowing depends largely on location and seed bed preparation. If the seed is clean well graded and germination high ten pecks to the acre should be ample.
Cost of producing oat crop in Nebraska study
Nebraska experiment station bulletin based on farmer replies shows $11.38 to produce one acre of oats including labor seed and taxes. At 35 cents a bushel the break even is 32 bushels per acre, a higher yield of 60 to 90 bushels per acre is needed for good profits.
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C. W. Warburton
Nebraska Experiment Station
Adjutating Test for Senator Lorimer Sparks Senate Clash
Washington June b b The Lorimer case dominates the Senate agenda as Kern Lea and Kenyon lead the minority in disputing the majority exoneration. The fight centers on whether Lorimer’s election is res adjudicata and the Senate’s power to reopen the case amid a changed membership and ongoing investigations.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Senate
Congress
Kern
Minolta
Lea and
Kenyon
Lorimer
Beaittles
Bapiease
Convin
Sherman
Chicago
DREADNOUGHT HITS REEF ON TRIAL NEAR MAINE COAST
The Arkansas, a new dreadnought, struck a reef during a trial off the Maine coast. The hull was scraped for 45 feet and the vessel began leaking but pumps keep it under control. Inspectors led by Captain Fechteler are aboard as the ship remains at Camden, New Jersey.
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Washington
Arkansas
Maine
Navy Department
Naval of Inspection
Fechteler
New York Shipbuilding Company
Caimden
N. J
Rockefeller to Skip Further Testimony in Water-Pierce Case
New York June plans for John D Rockefeller to testify in the Water-Pierce fight against Standard Oil were dropped. Samuel Untermyer, counsel for Pierce interests, announced he would not seek a court request to recall Rockefeller.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Watere-Pierce
Standard Oil Company
Samuel Untermyer
Pierce
Mr. Rockefeller
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