Meat Inspection Debate Plays At White House
President meets with Rep Henry and Speaker Cannon to discuss a meat inspection bill. Henry promises a law with teeth while Hopkins and Beveridge weigh committee influence and government costs. Henry says 92 percent of packer products are already thoroughly inspected.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Connecticut
Agricultural Committee
Cannon
Hopkine
Illinois
House
Senate
Hopkins
Beveridge
Senate committee rules Smoot ineligible over Mormon ties
The senate privileges and elections committee reports Smoot is not entitled to his Utah seat for belonging to the Mormon church and a self governing group seen as upholding polygamy in violation of US and Utah law. The majority supports expulsion by majority vote, avoiding a two thirds decision. Senator Bailey calls for expulsion despite Smoot’s overall good conduct and sole remaining path noted as removal by majority.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
United States
Utah
Senate
Bailey
Russian Navy builds seven cruisers and torpedo transports
In St. Petersburg on June 12 an official statement outlines naval construction progress including seven cruisers to be completed by summer 1908 five battleships four gunboats and two torpedo transports ready for commission by end of 1907 and thirty five torpedo boats to be ready in spring 1908.
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St. Petersburg
Found guilty in U S district court shipments case
ARMOUR Co Swift Co Cudahy Packing Co and Nelson Morris Packing Co were found guilty of taking concessions from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad to export packing house products. Sentencing awaits the Burlington case conclusion. Colonel Dupont elected U S Senator by Delaware legislature.
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Kansas City
Evening Journal
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Cudahy
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Burlington
Dover
Del
Dupont
Delaware
New First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston
The new First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston known as the mother church rises as a large religious edifice. It adjoins the former mother church and will seat 5 000 people.
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New First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mother Church
America
Bryan says 1908 nomination premature and discusses platforms
Berlin June 12 William J Bryan dismissed a quick 1908 nomination as premature noting he is away from the main campaign route. He urged a Democratic platform of progress and reform, pressed limits on campaign contributions, and described the beef trust as a private monopoly in contrast to public interests. He plans stops in St Petersburg England and beyond.
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William J. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Vienna
Herman Ridder
New York Staats-Zeitung
St. Petersburg
Sweden
Norway
England
France
Italy
Shonts to Speak at Drake University Diamond Jubilee
Des Moines Iowa June 12 Theodore P Shonts son in law of the late Governor Francis M Drake will deliver the principal address at the twenty fifth anniversary to commemorate the founding of Drake University. He will speak Thursday morning and will be entertained by the Drake University faculty he long allied with.
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Des Moines
Theodore P. Shonts
Francis M. Drake
Drake University
Drake
Shonts
Elderly Richmond woman, 114, keeps daily duties
Richmond Indiana. Mrs Martha Stafford, a resident of this city, remains active at age 114 as she continues to manage household tasks.
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Richmond
Ind
Martha Stafford
Quincy Copper Mining Plans Major Capital Increase
Announcement from Boston states the Quincy Copper Mining company will double its capitalization by 2,500,000 dollars. The extra funds will acquire new acreage and fund mining operations on other lands in the Michigan copper belt, not for improvements at existing properties.
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Hancock, Mich
Boston
Quincy Copper Mining Company
Michigan
Preacher Freeman Acquitted in Arson Case
The jury found Rev. Edward F. Freeman not guilty after an eighteen hour deliberation. He and two church members faced arson charges for allegedly burning Montgomery chapel, a small Methodist church near Liston in Hendricks County.
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Danville, Ltd
Edward F. Freeman
Montgomery Chapel
Liston
Hendricks County
Homecoming week draws Kentuckians to Louisville
Kentuckians arrive by the hundreds in Louisville to join Home-Coming week festivities as public events spotlight regional pride and celebration across the city.
Switzerland tie to sail on Steamship Princess Trene
The note says a traveler from Gibraltar sails August 2 aboard the Steamship Princess Trene and aims to reach New York by August 29.
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Switerland
Tie
Gibraltar
New York
Fr iars Non Persona Grata Demonstration in Lucena
On June 12 in Lucenas province Tayabas a demonstration sought expulsion of three Capuchin friars from Saraya. Governor Ide met a petitioning delegation and promised consideration while ordering friars protected. The session also passed the Indian and diplomatic appropriations and welcomed William Pinkney Whyte as Maryland senator.
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Matina
Lucenas
Tayabas
Ide
Lucena
Saraya
Guatemalan Revolt Claims Gun Captures and Defeats
Reports from Central America and Washington recount General Toleto’s forces in southern Guatemala capturing government guns after six hours of artillery fire on June 8 and a June 9 dash. Northern Guatemala reports General Barillas loyalists seizing Ocos and Auytia amid a broader invasion. A cablegram cites a crushing setback near Mongoy for invaders from Honduras and Salvador.
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City of
Mexico
Republic of Salvador
Toledo
Guatemala
Barillas
Ocos
Auytia
Washington
Honduras
Mongoy
Senate Confirms Michigan Man for Grand Rapids Post
The Senate in executive session confirmed Sheridan F. Master to be surveyor of customs for the port of Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Senate
Michigan
Washington
Sheridan F. Master
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marriage Proposal Recalled In Witty Exchange
Mrs Jones recalls a June night when Henry asked for her hand. Mr Jones counters that it was the first and only time he asked, claiming she never gave him another chance.
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Mrs. Jones
Henry
Mr. Jones
Michigan Man Nominated For Marquette Receiver
Washington June 12 The president has sent to the senate the nomination of John Jones as receiver of public moneys at Marquette Mich.
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Michigan
Washington
Senate
John Jones
Marquette
Mich
Baseball scores from Chicago and circuits nationwide
The Chicago report lists baseball results across leagues with scores from Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and more. American League games show Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago and New York. Association standings include Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus Lincoln Omaha Pueblo and Denver outcomes.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Cleveland
Washington
Association
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville -Minneapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Western
Lincoln
Omaha
Pueblo
Des Moines
Denver
Sioux City
Seven Saved From Death In Muskegon Boat Rescue
On June 12 in Muskegon Michigan a steamer Kanata rescued seven men from a capsized twenty foot boat off Macatawa Park after a gale as mast broke and sails fell overboard. Gerrish and Melotyre clung to the cockpit bottom for hours before being saved.
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Mich
Crosby Line
Western Michigan
Lake Michican
Thia Harbor
Robert
Grand Rapida
Macatawa Park
Dow
Gerrish
Melotyre
Grand Rapids
Thos. Trail
Injunction Restraining 350 Machinists In Indianapolis
Federal Judge A B Anderson granted temporary orders restraining 350 striking machinists from picketing factories and interfering with non union workers. A hearing on a permanent injunction was set for June 16. The Pope Motor Car Company filed the petition and affidavits describe attacks by strikers. Lodge No 161 IAM members and all striking machinists are enjoined. Chief Boyd of Sawyer Wisconsin faces arrest for starting fires to qualify for volunteer fire response funds.
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Indianapolis
A.B. Anderson
Pope Motor Car Company
Lodge No. 161
International Association of Machinists
Chicago Markets Report June 12 1908 1906 cattle hogs and sheep
Chicago market notes show cattle at 3500 steady sheep 15000 strong for June 12 1908 with mixed packers light and heavy grades and several price ranges. Hogs receipts 454 yesterday shipments 11200 today with extensive breakdowns by weight and class. market described as strong with higher possible. Also a brief line from Beach-Wickham Co. and McCall Bros. agents.
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Chicago
Beach-Wickham . Co
McCall Bros
Pierce Oil Hearing Delayed as Pierce Skips Evidence
In a Waters-Pierce oil hearing, chairman Pierce is in New York and Attorney General Hadley demands Pierce appear. Judge Johnson argues against continuance and warns of attachment if Pierce does not return. the hearing is postponed to Friday morning for Pierce to testify.
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St. Lonia
Clay Pierce
Waters Pierce Oi Company
New York
John J. Johnson
Waters Force Company
Priest
Hadley
Pierce
Hindlew
Merce
Chea
Nagel
Judge Priest
Perce
Stewart
Cond
Johnson
Common Justice Ant Equity
Anthony
Phriday
Curtis Jett Confesses in Kentucky Murder Case
Curtis Jett now in Cynthiana Jail awaiting his second trial for the murder of James Cockrill and James B. Marcum. He reportedly confirmed B J Ewen as truthful and that Thomas White spoke of a plot to kill Marcum, while relatives and prosecutors dispute the confession. County attorney denies the confession.
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Winchester
Curtis Jett
Cynthiana
James Cockrill
James B. Marcum
Jett
B. J. Ewen
Marcum
Thomas White
Marc
Grain Crop Report from Washington June 12
The crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture issued estimates. Spring wheat condition 93 with acreage 17.89 million on June 1. Winter wheat condition 88. Oats condition 56 with acreage 27.678 million.
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Washington
the Department of Agriculture
Senator Whyte Seats Senate Role for Maryland
Washington confirms Hon. William Pinkney Whyte of Maryland has taken his seat in the senate as successor to the late Arthur P. Gorman. The event marks Whyte joining the chamber on June 12.
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Senator Whyte
Washington
William Pinkney Whyte
Maryland
Senate
Arthur P. Gorman
German Officers Die in Battle with Hottentots
Berlin reports a clash between German forces and Hottentots on June 4 between Warmbad and the Tish river. Two German officers and eight men were killed, ten were wounded.
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Berlin
Warmbad
Tish River
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