Empress of Britain Sets Record Atlantic Passage
The Canadian Pacific royal mail steamer Empress of Britain completed the land to land crossing from Liverpool to Moville in three days and twenty one hours, beating prior records. She communicated with Cape Race by Marconi at 6 am yesterday and faced a westerly gale near Cape Race, but is expected in Quebec early tomorrow.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Royal Mail
Liverpool
Moville
Cape Race
Marconi
Quebec
Judge files attachment for contemnor in alimony dispute
Paris Indiana June 15 Judge M W Thompson of the circuit court has issued an attachment for George W Whitesell of Terre Haute for alleged contempt in failing to pay alimony. The divorce was granted February 1904 and Whitesell agreed to pay half of maintenance for four children but has contributed nothing.
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Paris
M. W. Thompson
Circuit Court
George W. Whitesell
Terre Haute
Whitesell
Wiutesell
Robbed His Mother to Elope
Mrs. Labadee accuses her son Oscar and Mable Brown of stealing money from her trunk in Mlint Michigan on June 15. She believes the pair have eloped to Detroit. Oscar is 20 and the girl is described as stivoureer.
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Mlint
Mich
Sarah Tabadee
Oscar
Mable Brown
Labadee
Detroit
Filipino Parties Reorganize Ahead of Assembly Elections
Manila reports campaign activity as parties seek delegates for next year’s Filipino assembly. Nationalists weakened by infighting, Federalists in chaos, and conservatives resigning from the Federalists. Aguinaldo reemerges with an interview condemning gambling and pledging to help curb cockpits with American aid.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Aguuinalde
Bullet Accident Wounds Soldier at Arcadia Rifle Range
Albert Terrell a negro private in troop 1 stationed at Jefferson barracks was mortally wounded while acting as marker during target practice at the Arcadia Missouri rifle range. A steel pellet struck the steel frame near the target and bounced downward penetrating his breast and lungs. The incident is described as probably the first of its kind in army rifle range history.
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Army
Ex-Treasurer Accused In Kanakee Asylum Probe
Officials of City National bank testified before the grand jury in Kankakee Illinois about Colonel C R Miller former treasurer drawing 2 percent interest on state funds deposited there. The act violates law and carries a penalty of twice the amount or one year in jail. Miller was hospital purchasing agent and remains secretary of the board while he recovers from stepping back during the inquiry.
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Kankakee, Ill
City National Bank
Grand
Kankakee Asylum
C. R. Miller
Baseball Scores From June Fifteenth Across Leagues
Chicago and other cities report multiple games with results across the National and American Leagues. Notable scores include Chicago 5 Philadelphia 1 in Philadelphia, Cincinnati 1 Boston 2 in Boston, New York 6 St Louis 4 in New York, Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn in Brooklyn, Detroit 5 Philadelphia 4 in Detroit, Cleveland 3 New York 2 in Cleveland, Chicago 2 Washington 0 in Chicago, and Louisville 7 Kansas City in Louisville. Western results show Des Moines 15 Sioux City 6 and Pueblo 12 Lincoln 7.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Cleveland
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Louisville
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Columbus
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Western
Des Moines
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Pueblo
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Omaha
no proof of bribery in Houser case at preliminary exam
In Madison on June 15 Attorney Burr W. Jones argued there is not a scintilla of evidence that Mr. Houser offered to pay Mr. Host a cent. Testimony from Insurance Commissioner Zeno M. Host cited that Host spoke with Attorney General Sturdevant about the bribery attempt. Jones moved for acquittal on the contention that Host would not be a present or prospective beneficiary of the $2000 offer to the Republican campaign fund.
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Madison, Wis
Houser
Host
Burr W. Jones
Zeno M. Host
Sturdevant
Donovan
Republican Campaign
Ones
Bankers table packing house resolutions at Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Bankers convention tabled a resolution criticizing President Roosevelt for airing packing house conditions in the press before consulting the packers. The delegates also tabled a resolution endorsing the president’s action on packing houses.
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Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Bankers’ Convention
The Jungle Author Upton Sinclair's Princeton Farm Home
Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle, lived and wrote on a self-built farm shack in Princeton New Jersey. He was then twenty seven years old and looked younger than his years as additions expanded the house on his property.
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Upton Sinchir
Princeton
N. J
Sinclair
Dramatic House Scene Over Statehood Rift
Washington June 15. The House witnessed a dramatic confrontation as Speaker Cannon denounced an Arizona delegate’s insinuation about trading legislation. The chamber roared with applause. Cannon defended the integrity of members and affirmed the end of the long statehood fight in a late compromise.
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House of Representatives
Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On
Territories
Cannon
Dalzell
Arizona
Smith
Senate
Cannon States Position as Smith Interjects During Bill Debate
Speaker Cannon stated his position on the bill and was proceeding when Smith rose. The event captures a heated exchange during the legislative session.
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Cannon
Smith
Roosevelt opposes house substitute on meat inspection amendment
President Roosevelt has carefully reviewed the agriculture committee substitute to Beveridge's meat inspection amendment and declares the house version inadequate. He opposes the substitute in its entirety and signals he would not veto if Congress passes the bill with the house amendment attached.
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Washington
Committee On Agriculture
House
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Rejects Packers Bill Objections By President
Representative Wadeworth of New York, chair of the house agriculture committee, conferred with the president who refused to approve the substitute. The president criticized the 24 hour operation clause, the court review clause, and the plan making the government pay inspection costs, arguing packers should cover charges.
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Wadeworth
New York
House Committee On Agriculture
Roosevelt
Berwind Brothers Questioned as ICA Investigation Pauses
In Philadelphia on June 15 the Berwind brothers, EJ and John B. Berwind, urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to call company officials rather than low level employees. Glasgow, leading the probe, said BEI officials would not be summoned today. The hearing was suspended until Thursday with testimony set for Washington.
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Philadelphia
Innterstate Commerce Commission
EJ. Berwind
Berwind- White Coal Mining Company
Berwind
John B. Berwind
Glasgow
BE. I. Berwind
Hasgow
Europe
Chicago Livestock Market Review June 15 1996
Market notes show hog receipts 20000 today with strong demand and bids up to 5 higher for light hogs and mixed packers, heavy shipping grades to 6 60, cattle and sheep steady. Officials report yesterday receipts 311 and shipments 345 with similar bids across cattle and sheep markets.
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Joo Market
Shaw Defends Iowa Visit and Cabinet Role
Secretary Shaw in Chicago denied going to Iowa to speak for the president. He said he conferred with the president before traveling, and blamed a Des Moines paper reporter for misrepresenting him. The reporter allegedly claimed the president and Shaw were out of sync, threatening further cabinet tensions.
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Iowa
Mr. Loeb
Washington
Des Moines
Chicago
Weetington
Syvanpathy
Iowas Republican Peace Maker Weighs In On Campaign
A Davenport speech highlights dedication to Republican principles over factional fights. The speaker denies any candidate backing or interference and frames himself as a peacemaker, warning against bitter party strife and costly legal battles. Shaw proceeds to Washington.
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Davenport
Turner Hall
Iowa
Shaw
Washington
Hudson River Jubilee Plans Mark 1909 Celebration
The Hudson-Fulton celebration committee chaired by General Stewart L. Woodford approved a weeklong event starting September 20 1909 to mark Henry Hudsons 800th anniversary and the river steamboats 100th navigation with lasting public works instead of a temporary world fair.
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Henry Hudson
New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Peaple
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