Inaugural Address Sparks Connecticut Lobby Probe
Hartford reports an open rift between Gov Woodruff and the Connecticut general assembly after the governor's speech at the Economic Club in New Haven. Senator Walsh and Senator McGovern demand an investigation into alleged influence by lobbyists as the Senate debates gratuities for messengers. The dispute follows claims the governor’s inaugural address was written by another.
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Repulican
Weahington
Hartford
Rellin S. Woodruff
Connecticut General Assembly
Economic Club
New Haven
Senate
Walsh
McGovern
Oh Appropriations
Gov. Woodruff
Chet
ICT
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Eccasion
Guv Woodrufft
T Shell
House
Woodfull
Bensiar
Connecticut
Woodruff
Petition seeks federal study of Washington utilities
Washington citizens associations delivered a petition to the President asking for an investigation by the Bureau of Corporations into gas electric and street railway firms in the District of Columbia. The aim is to determine necessary legislation to ensure fair rates and services for all parties involved. The President will refer the petition for study under the law.
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Citizens’ Associations of
Washington
White House
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
District of Columbia
Rapedalv Gas
Felr
Borah Sees President in Washington During Timber Frauds Probe
Senator Borah of Idaho hurried to Washington and met the President to discuss ongoing prosecutions. He indicated he would return to Idaho for trial of Western Federation of Miners officials and sought details about charges against himself related to timber land frauds. He refused to reveal information from talks with Justice officials or District Attorney Ruch Gisculas.
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Boran
Idaho
Washington
Torah
Western Federation of Miners
Borah
Weehington
Department of Justice
Rutch Giscuas
Bonaparte
Baltimore
Ruck
Ali Rutek
Welcome for Swedish Minister Lagercrantz in White House Blue Room
Hermann Lagercrantz the new Swedish minister was formally presented to the President in the Blue Room. The President greeted him warmly and praised Sweden’s people and the ongoing immigration to the United States. He also paid tribute to King Dear.
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Hermann Lagercranta
Sweden
United States
Health in Canal Zone Shows Record Low Illness Rates
Canal Zone health report for March notes steady decline in sickness among 4,000 American white employees with only two deaths from disease. Among 1,200 American women and children in company quarters there were no deaths and minimal illness. Overall mortality: Negro workers 48.50, white employees 15.09. American whites 10.34 per 1,000.
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Canal Zone
Col. Gorgas
Isthmian Canal Commission
Erdman act invoked in railroad labor dispute
Labor Commissioner Neill received a telegram from Denver stating the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company has invoked the Erdman act to settle a dispute with its employees. The act designates the Labor Commissioner and the Interstate Commerce Commission chair as mediators. It follows several Western railroads recently using the statute.
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Neill
Denver
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande Railroad Company
Erdman
Thiq
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Colorado
Assaults Meldrum Bitterly During Hermann Trial Testimony
Former Oregon Surveyor General Henry Meldrum testified as a government witness in the Binger Hermann trial, claiming his cooperation was sought for immunity. Defense counsel A Worthington sharply questioned Meldrum and alleged red tape could divert letters, while criticizing methods to portray Hermann as a conspirator.
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Oregon
Heniy Meldrum
Binger Hermenn
A . Worthington
Mr. Worthington
Henry Meldrum
Binger Hermann
Jar
Mgr. Worthington
Hermann
Meldrum
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Worthington
George Sorrenton
Baker
WILL LEASE LAND TO UTES NEAR CAMP MEADE
The Indian Bureau reports Sioux of Cheyenne River reserve may lease about 100000 acres to a band of 30 Ute Indians who left Utah last summer and wintered at Camp Meade. The Utes have shown intent to stay nearby, and officials expect possible agreement if terms satisfy.
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Indian Bureau
Cheyenne River Reservation
Utah
Camp Meade
Bureau
Complexion Glory Tied To Digestion And Advice
A metropolitan physician linked pale skin and dull eyes to dyspepsia and digestive issues. He recommends a simple remedy with Catandir Compound, Essence of Peepalm, and Syrup of Ginger, taken daily for several days, to rest the organs and restore vitality and a vibrant appearance.
Dark Horses Entered in Jamestown Trip Contest
The Jamestown exposition contest attracts new candidates and three dark horses emerge. Messages from candidates reveal plans to secure free trips to Jamestown, with advance ballots for new subscribers and fifty votes for new subscriptions. Letters praise candidates from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, including Mattie J. Whitehours and Mary Wood, highlighting public support and hopes for final victory.
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Exposition Department
Frank Avowal
Fort Jamestown
Troy
Baden
Jamestown
William H. Wilkerson, Jr
Howard Arguus
Anacos
Mattie Whitehouse
Exposition
Mattia J. Whitehours
Virginia
Willan N. Wise
Leosture
Loudoun Gousty
Samuel R. Ireland to Be Buried in Kentucky
The funeral for Samuel R. Ireland was held at his residence in the Kenesaw apartment at 4.20 pm. Reverends Wallace Radcliffe and Robert Moore led the services. The body was transported last night to Ashland, Kentucky, Ireland’s former home, for burial.
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Samuel R. Ireland
Ashland
Kenesaw
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Robert Moore
Foundry M. E. Church
Ireland
Durlal
Army Promotions and Assignments Noted in 1907 Orders
Military orders announce retirement and promotion actions for officers including Maj William G Haan, Capt Charles No Barney, Capt Diard H Clark, Lt Col Donald C McDonald, and Capt Andrew Nose. Details cover duty changes at Denver Norfolk Fort Riley Texas long-range postings and examinations. Navy movements list arrivals and sailings including vessels such as Marceline Arethuss and St Louis.
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Fhat Trent
George Wager
Eighteenth Infantry
William G. Haan
Artillery Corps
Charles No Barney
Denver
Cole
Diard H. Clark
Okahoma Cohen Preparatory School
Tonkawa
Okla
Bec
Donald C McDonald
Norfolk
Virginia
Witeon T. Davidean
Army Retiring Board
Gola
George P Hcard
Willam W Forayth
Sith Cavalry
Ahe
Fort Riley
Kanu
Charles W Taylor
Thirteenth Cavalry
Kans
John Day Hart
Man
First Cavalry
Andrew
Lebanon
Bradford
Brarcellus
Hampton Roads
Miantenomch
Arethuss
Hampton Road
St. Louis
Hampton
Immigration commission ends three day session in city
The immigration commission concluded a three day session here and adjourned to meet in New York at the call of the chairman before sailing for Europe. A definite departure date was not set but expected between May one and June one, tied to securing a suitable vessel. Mitten W. Blurkenberg was elected official stenographer to the commission. he serves as a stenographer for the Senate.
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Immigration Commission
New York
Europe
Mitten W. Blurkenberg
Mitten W. Blurkenberg As Official Stenographer To the Commission, Mr. Blumenberg
Senate
Tennessee Removes Toll Gates For Rural Delivery
Tennessee enacts a law abolishing toll gates on rural roads, declaring roads used by rural carriers as public and ordering gates removed immediately to facilitate ongoing rural delivery service across the state.
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Tennessee
Anat
Canal workers' grievances delayed by Goethals suggestion
A cable from Col. Goethals, engineer in charge of the Isthmian Canal work, says a letter with recommendations on steam shovel men and other mechanics requests for higher pay will reach the Secretary Friday or Saturday. Pending its receipt and consideration, Goethals asks the Secretary and President to refrain from action on these requests.
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Wartheateraay
Col. Goethals
Col Goethals
Hotels and guests listed by city and name
A long, comma separated OCR list shows hotel names and numerous guest names by city across states including Metropolitan Ebbitt St James New Willard and Raleigh. The text reads as a roll of individuals associated with hotels in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama Connecticut Georgia Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York State North Carolina Ohio Ohio etc. The fragment emphasizes high density of named guests and multiple hotels per city.
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A Kellough
James H. Tenner
RG Henry
Metropolitan
WA National
PE Schendier
St. James H OR
Blewell
W. Iisead
Ebbitt
Boston F. C
H. P. Whinball
New Willard
Chicago
C W Leifer
National
Mra
W. F. McLaughlin
New York
Cty
Ivan Vor
Ann
Milas
Nelija von Aan
Buckland
HO A ‘Krater
M. A. Rothschild
Harding
William Newgess
J W Bort
JB. Hawes
W. W. Grxtleman
Charles 8. Nardlie
F. Stendinger
Wharton
Gus Semuele
E. P Toney
Fe Nolin
Stax Echotz
A Munkenbeck
L. Tyree
H. Begart
M Rowon
Lewn Johnston
Samuel’ Marriner
Nuttont
P. Sipp
Mica
Myra Tobin
R S 'Tobinh
Bedares
Arthur Bradahaw
Jobn MN
Boch
Anil Wite
Misa
M N Bead
H C Thoree
Aruuse Thoroton
Arington
J. W Hunt
Chastian and Wite
Fabio Flalio
Barnwell
Rod. Jenndngs
Mof Collroy
Wr @ Wilson
Shoreham
OO Sprinkle
Charles F. Redenl
Riggs A . Rhines
G H. Baverly
C P. Buckland
Gopitt
D Bromham
H. B .Ayer
J MM
Beck
P. Atkinson
Gamecron
C. B Wood
Austin G. Pox
Miss Allen Yor
William A Rosenbaum
Swart
New Winford
Philadelphia
H. M. Harlan
O. R McHenry
Raleigh C. W. Guteliffe
John F. McCoy
William F. Ballenger
Herbert P Brock
HS ‘Wanderer
Henry 8
H. Jage
Regent
Pittsburg
DR Smith
Cassidy
Raleigh
H Lucas
A. H. Kelley
F. B .Fall
Calhoun
John F. Calhoun
St. James
Len
Nox
H Forter
Richmond
W Manse
F. J. O'Kelffe
Ife
H. B Watkins
Wellinghan
Wow Payne
H Orchard
Nolet
Alabama
J J Speight
Eufala
D. C
Guntoraville
Riggs
Connecticut
T. W. Reese
Stamford
Metropol
Ati Ghorgia
R . Chickler
Covington
Thomas Co
Storch
W. W. Brown
F. H Martin
MuWhorter
Lee
C Cobb
C PB. Darval
R Graves
M. Wiliams
J.C Watson
M ." Hodgson
F. Moley
Redfearn
T. Foley
FR. Collier
Athens
Rigs
Indiana
James E Watson
Rushville
Henry W
Massachusetts
Laa
Wits
Carrie Doors
Gloucester
St James
Edward M. Guthrie
Cambridge
Jamie
John Y. Browo
Bilnure
Brown
Marlboro
George H' Denman
Lawrence
Ebitt
Adatra
Westford
Michigan
M. F Cook
Flint
St. Jamon
Roh
Fyfe
A. M Parker
EL W Stoddard
Mra I
McMart
Detroit
G. W Marley
Saginaw
Missouri
W. A. Polast
Philp E Muller
Ranage City
New Jersey
Wiliam Sconnell
James W Cols
Buftaio
Hbbitt
Wall
Brondatbin
Sherman
EA Babcack
Allen
Atterbury
Buffalo
Gisidon
New Rochelle
John A. Moravia
J. W. Chamberlain
Auburn
W. D. Haveh
Housel
Walley
William F. Keogh
Rochertar
C. Cooper
Johntown
Edward
Hine
Arlington
Lent
Schenectady
Sykes
Misa Ruth Sykes
Grace Sykes
North Carolina
Lee J Overmen
Salisbury
Rais
Rais Eh He Beries Winslen-Rabby, Neer Wilerd
Joseph F Obelin
Cleveland
Whitacre
Waynesburg
J ‘Brister
Thomas Lewis
Ciuciinati
H. BE
Hener
Lancaster
JA. Mone
Claveland
O Schwab
Hamilton
Judy
Columbus
All Black
L. Weyard
Graveland
G. Dennis
J.A Kalth
Warrenton
Charla ‘Ive
Vienna
J L. Johnson
Culpeper
Margaret I. Cochran
Braunton
Virginia
J. W. Meusn, Jr
Ite
Charleston
Relaigh
James Jane
Parkersburg
Edbitt
Herry
Eskimo Doom Trail Critique of Polar Explorers by Grenfell
Washington dispatch reports Dr Wilfred Grenfell condemns Arctic expeditions as harmful to Eskimo peoples. He argues there is no land at the pole, explorers and traders destroy native life, and missionary work alone can safeguard the Arctic communities. He warns of extinction and dehumanisation tied to polar research.
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Washington
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Hebron
Pole
Coney Island
North Pole
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Labrador
Arctic
Dr. Grenfell
White Star Line
Oceanic
Chester
England
St. Johns
Lloyd's
Dester
Greenland
Eskimos Facing Extinction Over Trade Restrictions
The Eskimos are dying due to vices taught by the low white man. The Danish government has recognized the danger, acts to obliterate the native, and will bar traders from landing in Greenland. All commerce must be with Danish representatives.
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Qreenland
Dentkh
Interstate Commission Regulates Railroad Practices
The Interstate Commerce Commission asserts jurisdiction over railroad practices and rate regulation. Clark opens hearings on discrimination charges by Ohio against Wheeling and Lake Erie and Hocking Valley lines over private or teased cars. Ohio argues private cars should count in car distribution. affected companies complain of unfair pro rata allotment.
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Interstate Commission
Columbo
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
B. ©. Clark
Ohio Railway
Wheeling and Lake Home
Hocking Valley Railways
Ohio Railway Commission
Postmaster Hearing Held Over Columbia Tenn Postmaster
A. B. Hughes, recently evoked as postmaster of Columbia Tennessee, received a hearing yesterday from Postmaster General Meyer and First Assistant General Hitchcock. No conclusion yet as Hughes case is reopened after joint efforts by Hughes and Representative John Wesley Gaines to the White House. J. W. Jackson, promoted from assistant to postmaster, has not yet received his commission, and the commission issuance awaits further deliberation on Hughes case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hughes
Columbia
Tenn
Meyer
Hitchcock
Hughes
John Wesley Gaines
White House
J. W. Jackson
Old Colony Company Sale Draws Crowds at Sloan Galleries
Big crowds attend the first day of the Old Colony Company stock sale at Sloan Galleries. Bidding is lively though prices realized are not high. no reserve is believed on the items as the firm plans to close temporarily for improvements to its premises on Promiseo Street. The collection spans European and Oriental pieces including Sevres china and Crippendale desks. Sale viewings run daily from morning until the 3 pm sale, with completion expected by Monday. Panama reports no truth to U S offers for canal zone territory strips.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Old Colony Company
Ita Promiseo
Olé Colony Company
China, &c
Europe
Orient
Crippendale
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DOOM
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
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New York City
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Washington, D. C
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