Cuban reciprocity message shapes last bid in Congress
President Roosevelt pressed Cuban reciprocity in a June 14 message to Congress, urging passage. In the Senate the fight centered on Republicans known as insurgents, with some expressing regret at the strong push. House action on irrigation passed, while a naval bill on Hobson's retirement faced delays due to defective eyesight.
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Reciprocity message fails to shift political stance
Leaders on both sides claim no real change in the situation as the reciprocity message prompts debate. Proponents insist the message clarifies the president’s position, pressures beet sugar Republicans to abandon opposition, and exposes dissent within the party. A reciprocity senator says opponents ignored assurances and now face the president’s unmistakable stance.
Interstate Commerce Panel Backs Expanded Safety Law
The committee on interstate commerce approved a favorable report on extending the safety appliance law to locomotives tenders as well as to cars.
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Cuban minister Gonzales de Quesada meets Secretary Hay
Senor Gonzales de Quesada, newly arrived Cuban minister to Washington, called at the state department yesterday and paid his respects to Secretary Hay.
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Senor Gonzales de Quesada
State Department
Hay
President to Sign River and Harbor Bill in Washington
The river and harbor bill was thoroughly reviewed by the cabinet and after full consideration the president decided to sign the measure in Washington on June 14.
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Washington
Senator McMillan Proposes National Board of Pardons
In Washington on June 14 Senator McMillan introduced a bill to form a national board of pardons. The four members would serve in an advisory capacity to the president.
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McMillan
National Board of Pardons
Carnegie library cornerstone laid in Washington Indiana
The cornerstone of the new Carnegie library building was laid Thursday afternoon in Washington Indiana. The Masonic lodge led the cornerstone ceremonies.
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Ind
Carnegie Uebrary
Masonic Lodge
Whole Place Wiped Out As Alabama Town Burns
Alexander City housing 1500 people was consumed by fire causing losses of at least 750000. Dadeville attempted dynamite aid but found the town a mass of ashes. The Central of Georgia depot telegraph office two hotels post office saloons livery stable and many stores and residences were destroyed.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Omaha Street Fight Over Elopement Ends Quietly
James Wrenn of Lexington Missouri pursues his 17 year old daughter and George Henderson of Denver after a Kansas City elopement to Omaha. A street scuffle ends with Henderson defeated and the daughter returned home, she approving of the result.
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James Wrenn
Lexington
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Tenderson
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Convention elects officers for Tile Layers union
The Ceramic Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers and International Helpers' union meeting in Milwaukee elected H. C. Rausch as president general and James T. Reynolds as general secretary and treasurer. The next convention will be held in Philadelphia on June 8.
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Nebraska graduation honors General Thayer and Booker T. Washington
At the University of Nebraska commencement 140 seniors received degrees. General John M. Thayer was awarded the doctor of laws while Booker T. Washington delivered the address on the Race Problem.
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Lincoln Regents Increase Chancellor Salary to Six Thousand
The University regents in Lincoln Nebraska have raised Chancellor Andrews annual pay by $1,000 to total $6,000 a year. The move follows student efforts to raise funds to counter a $10,000 offer from the University of Wisconsin.
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Andrews
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King in the Center Special Court at the Palace
London officials and city dignitaries attended a special court at the palace to receive congratulatory addresses on the restoration of peace. King Edward VII expressed gratitude to God and praise for the empire’s unity and the brave officers and men who served in the war in South Africa.
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Economic resilience shown amid labor disputes and trade signals
New York and Janes Ive & Co report no diminution in business despite labor frictions. Textile and leather markets stay steady with limited stocks and rising prices. wool and woolen goods demand remains cautious while iron and steel contracts hint at prolonged activity. Grain outlook reflects shifting crop estimates and weather reports.
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Egopea
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Ata Yeur
Empire Peace Ties Deepen During Postwar Chorus
Excerpts describe hopes for reconciliation and closer unity within the empire after a hard campaign. The king praises loyal subjects and envisions an era of peace and prosperity for South Africa. Civic dignitaries ride to the palace as peace feelings spread. Smallpox isolates Michigan School for the Blind with 110 students quarantined. Ida Smith, a year old girl, is the patient. Memorial services for Amos J. Cummings are planned at Carnegie Hall on June 22 under Typographical Union No. 6.
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London Peace Council
Lansing
Mich
Michigan School For the Blind
Ida Smith
New York
Amos J. Cummings
Carnegie Hall
Typographical Union No. 6
Corner Stone From Ireland For New City Church
The cornerstone of the new Roman Catholic church under construction in the city was shipped from Ireland and installed at the site in June. The ceremony highlighted historic ties and community effort behind the project.
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Tampico
White House of Royal Court Brims With Diplomatic Pageantry
King Edward and Queen Alexandra host final Buckingham Palace court of the season amid rain and wind. Japanese Korean embassies and Indian princes draw splendor, with Princess Victoria and the Prince of Wales present. United States envoy Whitelaw Reid and other officials attend in full dress as a vast diplomatic circle is presented.
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Borup
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Wilson
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Marion men confess to killing James Lacy in Birch County
Marion Indiana June 14 Barnsey Trowbridge Arthur Stevens and Marshall Harrold all of Sweetzer arrested confess to killing James Lacy shot last Saturday night west of Marion Crowbridge says they pursued Lacy after discovering theft from Harrold s buggy Lacy carried a robe Trowbridge fired thinking his life was in danger An auto explosion at Kunkle safety valve works in Fort Wayne injured no one
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Fort Wayne
Pension fraud sentences in Springfield court case
In Sangamon county Judge Slumphrey suspended most penalties for two elderly defendants in a pension fraud case. Mrs Loving and associates faced jail terms or fines. Daniels and Welch were also sentenced or acquitted based on status as veterans or mental fitness.
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National Holiness Assn Officers Elected in Des Moines Iowa
The National Holiness Association elected officers yesterday in Des Moines Iowa with C J Pewter as president and J Ph Kephart re elected as president of another group. The Iowa Sunday School convention closes Thursday evening and will meet next in Des Moines. The baseball reports list scores from various games including Chicago St Louis and Milwaukee. A tow boat named Relief sank after a collision at Rising Sun Indiana, with seven crew escaping and two injured. A farmer Joseph Wincett near Paris France died by suicide by jumping into a well.
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Philadelphia
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Market Report from Chicago and Buffalo Live Stock Quotes
Hogs receipts about 29,000 with price ranges near 7.00 to 7.57 for packing and mixed lots. Cattle receipts around 2,600 with steers from 6.60 to 8.00, cows and heifers mixed. calves and stockers shown with varied bids. East Buffalo quotes meat prices for cattle veals by quality and supply, with hogs and lambs active. Grain markets in Milwaukee show higher wheat, steady rye, and higher oats with corn futures noted.
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Strike Spreads as Coal Miners Expel Nonstrikers
Report from Wilkes Barre and Pawtucket notes strikers move to oust all nonparticipating workers across coal regions. Philadelphia Reading Co plans hire of over 1,000 men, including firemen, engineers, and pumpmen, with lists of applicants to be used as new crews. United Mine Workers officials travel to Wilkes Barre to discuss possible sympathy action with Illinois and Pennsylvania unions.
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Strike Troubles Spread Across Cities Amid Military Occupation
Reports describe heavy militia presence in Pawtucket Rhode Island where 1 500 troops guard streetcars and arrest demonstrators after a week of labor unrest. Arrests rise as orders demand calm and force is used to restrain crowds. Other items recount attacks in Grand Rapids and Nebraska, with a stabbing and robbery linked to a labor conflict.
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Nurserymen's convention adjourns to Detroit next year
The American Nurserymen's association adjourns its Milwaukee meeting and plans to reconvene in Detroit. President nominates Byron S. Waite of Michigan as general appraiser of merchandise and United States Consul Ragsdale at Tien Tsin. Senate confirms Thomas TKeld as U S marshal for the eastern district of Wisconsin.
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