Railways At The Other End Of A Vast Post Office Probe
President Roosevelt ordered a secret investigation into railroad and post office dealings. Thirty-two inspectors, led by Holmes in Cincinnati, have trained on a case with potential annual savings of two million dollars. Names include D. W. Peters, FE H. Kline, A. B. Britton, and C. A. Cisler, reporting to the post master general and Chief Inspector Vickery.
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Cincinnati
Postoffice Department
Roosevelt
Times-Star
Post Office Department
Post Office
United States
Uncle Sam
post-Office Department of
Holmes
W. Peters
New York
FE. H. Kline
Indianapolis
A. B. Britton
Chattanooga
C. A. Cisler
Augusta
Vickery
White House conference on trust prosecutions lasting four hours
President Roosevelt and top officials including Root Taft Cortelyou Garfield Bonaparte met with Interstate Commerce Commission members Knapp Lane Kellogg to discuss investigations. The discussion, held after 9 p m until midnight, remained preliminary with no ICC report formu lated.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Cortelyou
Garfield
Bonaparte
Knapp and
Lane
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Loeb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Passenger fares regulated in Georgia by railroad panel
The state railroad commission, by majority vote, orders a flat fare reduction. H Warner Hill and . B Stevens favor the cut, Joseph M Brown files a minority report. New rates set: 2c per mile for Atlanta West Point and Western and Atlantic. 2.25c for Atlantic Coast Line and Georgia railroads. 2.5c for Central of Georgia Sea Board Airline Georgia Southern and Florida and Alabama Great Southern. All other lines keep 3c per mile.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
H. Warner Hill
B. Stevens
Joseph M. Brown
West Point
Western
Atlantic Batte
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia
Central of Georgia
Seaboard Airline
Georgia Southern
Florida
Alabama Great Southern
Weather Delays Trade Outlook Across Sectors
The Weekly Review of Trade notes a late spring due to adverse weather delaying distribution of goods and crop progress. Warm spells may spark activity but long delays persist. wholesale fall and winter goods are brisk, steel purchases rise, and iron and steel forward business remains strong with few cancellations expected.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Cos Weekly Review of Trade
Postmaster Orders Tight Use of Jute Twine
Washington June 8 Postmaster General Myer orders maximum economy in twine use across the postal service to address rising prices. Clerks must bind letter packages with only enough twine and retrieve it at destinations to allow reuse, reducing waste from prior disposal.
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Washington
Myer
Railroads decline to seek injunction on reduced fare laws
Railroad officials from Missouri and Illinois announce after a closed meeting that they will not seek an injunction against the new fare laws. The 2 cent per mile rate takes effect in Missouri June 14 and in Illinois July 1.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Ilinois
Illinois
Mount Carmel Editor Frank Havill Dies After Long Illness
Captain Frank W. Havill, longtime editor of The Daily Register in Mount Carmel Illinois, died at his home after months of illness. He served over twenty years as editor and was also clerk of the appellate court for the district and a highly respected county resident.
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Mount Carmel
Ill
Frank W. Havill
Daily Register
Mexican Matador Vicenti Segure Debuts in Madrid Ring
Senor Vicenti Segure, a young Mexican millionaire who became a matador for love of bull fighting, debuted in Madrid on Wednesday. Spectators judged his style elegant but lacking skill, and advised him to return to automobiling and spend his money instead.
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Madrid
Senor Vicenti Segure
Naval Officer Marmion Stricken in Washington
Naval officer Robert A. Marmion retired U S N was stricken with paralysis near the treasury department and carried to emergency hospital. Surgeon General Rixby and Dr Dickinson aided the attending physician and Marmion’s condition improved rapidly and he is believed to be out of immediate danger.
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Washington
Robert A. Marmion
U.S. N
Treasury Department
Rixby
Dickinson
Navy
Marmion
Tramp Attacks Port Huron Workman Injuring Hand
Port Huron Michigan June 8 Nelson Fring a Grand Trunk employe was badly hurt in a fight with a tramp near his home Children played nearby when a shabby stranger chased them Frink rushed out and in the fight the tramp bit Frink on the right hand a deep wound and then fled before police arrived
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Port Huron
Mich
Nelson Fring
Grand Trunk
Frink
Fairbanks Sets Date for Maxwell-Briscoe Plant Corner Stone
Vice President Fairbanks will attend the Maxwell-Briscoe plant corner stone laying in Newcastle Indiana on Saturday June 22. The ceremony was postponed from the planned date due to the illness of J D Maxwell's mother, a company member.
Nurses Guard Immigrant Children in New York Schools
The New York City Board of Education provides medical care with trained nurses in schools and homes. They monitor infectious diseases and sanitary conditions in poorer districts, and screen for trachoma with prompt treatment for any pupil showing symptoms.
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New York City
Orchard Grill Hot Lawyers Have a Warm Spat
Boise June 8. William D Haywood defense attacked Harry Orchard testimony at two trial sessions focusing on events from the Vindicator mine explosion to Denver meetings with Federation leaders. Orchard claimed he lied to D C Scott and denied reporting to him while Scott and Sterli ng aided his travel.
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Boise, Ida
William D. Haywood
Harry Orchard
Vindicator
Federation of Miners
Denver
War of Labor
Capital
Colorado
State counsel objects during cross examination
During the examination there is persistent objection to Richardson's method of asking a question and then, before the witness replies, posing another. Hawley insists the witness be allowed to complete his answer.
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Richardson
Hawley
Basis for Impeachment Involves Orchard Confession and Bomb Making
The testimony describes Orchard identifying two men he used aliases with as involved in crimes linked to the Vindicator mine explosion. He cites Will Easterly and Owney Barnes in bomb making sessions at Barnes' cabin and notes taking Greek fire from Pettibone in Denver. The explosive was buried and later recovered by Pinkerton detectives.
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Orchard
Vindicator
Will Easterly
Easterly
Richardson
Owney Barnes
Barnes
Denver
Pettibone
Cripple Creek
Pinkerton
Missouri River Steamboats Sold to Kansas City Co
The City of Chester and Tennessee have been sold to Kansas City Transportation company and will operate on the Missouri river between St. Louis and Kansas City. The sale is seen as ensuring the permanent restoration of Missouri river traffic.
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Missouri
St. Louis
City
Chester
Tennessee
Kansas City Transportation Company
Missouri River
Kansas City
Orchard dodges militia search admission during district visit
In a tense exchange Richardson questions Orchard about train checks by militia. Orchard admits avoiding soldiers as much as possible while handling the dope and avoiding admission of searches.
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Chard
Richardson
Orchard
Orchard Stands Firm Under Fire in Mine Incident Testimony
The defense failed to shake Orchard’s account in cross examination about the Vindicator mine incident. He persisted with his story from direct testimony, even as the defense probed weak points and a 104 trip with Moyer to southern Colorado. They showed plans to arm for protection, framed as a legitimate self defense measure, not a fake.
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Orchard
Colorado
Moyer
Richardson
Elks Parade Features Turkish Patrol and Teddy Bears
In Bay City on June 8 the Elks parade showcased a Turkish patrol from Detroit, the Teddy Bears of Grand Rapids, and convict-striped Ionians "out on parole" with hall and chain as notable features.
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Bay City
Mich
Detroit
Elks
Teddy Bears
Grand Rapids
Hall and Chain
Drowning of Leo Gabe in Evansville Creek
A 10 year old boy Leo Gabe drowned while wading in a creek in Evansville Indiana on June 8. He was in the presence of his younger brother who witnessed the accident.
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Evansville
Ind
Leo Gabe
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago June 8 1907
Market summary shows hog receipts 12000 with prices 5 higher than yesterday's close. Light hogs 6 86 to 6 37, mixed packers 6 86 to 6 35, heavy grades 6 582 to 6 50, pigs 5 75 to 6 30. Cattle 400, sheep 4000, weaker. Official yesterday receipts 22069, shipments 3150. tomorrow’s receipts 0. Sheep quoted 6 10 to 6 40 for lights. cattle steady. sheep weak.
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Chicago
John A. Babcock and Witt Seek Fair Deal in Chicago
John A. Babcock of Witt The North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois promotes reliable service and promises thoughtful, fair treatment to all customers. The message stresses timely communication and a squared deal.
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The
North American Commission Company
France Offers Mediation in Far East Talks
Paris reports France offered good offices to promote US Japan understanding amid Franco Japanese entente talks. Washington says offer appreciated but not necessary. San Francisco mob incident damages to be claimed under California law. press rhetoric cautioned.
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Paris
France
United States
Japan
Far East
Washington
San Francisco
California
Bear Seizes眠 Railroad Sleepers in Utah and Wyoming
A mother bear trapped two Bryan Wyoming telegraph operators in their bunkhouse while searching for her cubs. Train crews halted at unscheduled stops as the bear waited near the Kemmerer division of the Union Pacific. With help from 300 Greek workers, the bear was driven off and the timetable disrupted across Harriman’s line for miles.
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Ogden
Utah
Kemmerer Division
Union Pacific Raiload
Bryan
Wyo
Harriman
May Find the North Pole Expedition Sails from Port Townsend
Captain William Mogg leads a party aboard the James Drummond sailing from Port Townsend under London Geological Society guidance. Backed by San Francisco investors the crew aims to search for the north pole with Cape Prince Alfred as eventual destination near Banks Land beyond the Mackenzie river mouth.
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North Pole
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Geological Society of London
William Mogg
Port Townsend
James Drummond
Point Cape Prince Alfred
Banks Land
Mackenzie River
Frost records set in York County June frost
Frost was reported yesterday from multiple York county sections marking the latest frost recorded in the county. The event signals an unprecedented end to the spring season and impacts local agriculture and gardening.
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York, Pa
York County
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the White House
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Orchard Grill Hot
Ananias Society
D. C. Scott
Scott
K. C. Sterling
Mine Owners’ Association
Haywood
Borah
Western Federation of Miners
Waxes Wroth
John A. Babcock
Is Witt
Sam
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