Mormonism in Idaho and the Smoot hearing clash
Ex Senator McConnell and Rep Burton L French deny Mormon influence in Idaho politics while testifying before the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee. They challenge claims of Mormon dominance, discuss polygamy, party lines, and the impact of a Democratic platform plank on Mormon votes amid ongoing Smoot proceedings.
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McConnell
Burton L. French
Reed Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tim
RW Taylor
Idaho
William J. McConnell
Burton L Rench
Dubois
Dubos
Agerness
French
Legiiliture
Worthington
Morrison
Lay
Caneress
United States
Renoemin
Gov. Gooding
the & Velour
Mir Tainer
Frenchs Attenton
William Budge
Ale
RW T Uss
Mys
Burrows
Smoot
Waldemar van Cott
Salt Lake
Presbyterian Church
Groeding
Democratic Party
Borah
Roosevelt invited to address Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore
President Roosevelt received two invitations to speak at the International Society of Christian Endeavor convention to be held in Baltimore July 6 through 10 and told an illuminated invitation would be considered. Dr Francis E Clark presented the plea with Atwood and Baltimore officials backing it. letters from Gov Warfield Mayor Timanus and Charles Bonaparte urged acceptance.
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Roosevelt
Christian Endeavor
Francis E Clark
Boston
International Association of Societies of Christian Endeavor
International Societies of Christian Endeavor
Baltimore
Clark
White House
W OQ Atwood
Washington
Gov. Warfield
Maryland
Timanus
Charles Bonaparte
Presdent
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Veterans’ Association
Ot! City
Davis at White House A Pleasant Talk With the President
Former Senator Henry G Davis of West Virginia met with the President in Washington to discuss mutual interests. Theodore Shaffer, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tinplate Workers, also called to pay respects as he attends a committee meeting on accounts with the American Federation of Labor.
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Mr Tayler
Tayler
McConnell
Willliam Budge
M. Budge
Taylor
Borah
C M Owen
Senator Dubois
Budge
Henry G Davis
West Virginia
Davis
Mr. Davis
Theodore Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tinplate Workers
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Seasue
Russia’s Rural Life and the Rye as Staff of Life
John Callan O’Laughlin surveys agricultural Russia noting vast peasant toil, communal land shares, and noble estates. Rye dominates diet, black earth regions yield rich humus soils yet face drought risks, while cotton grows in Turkestan and the Caucasus as the government promotes diversification.
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John Callan O’laughlin
Russia
European
Black Earth
Perm
Siberia
Moscow
Black Sea
Sea of Azov
Caucasian Mountains
Agricultural Department
Finland
Poland
Russia's Agriculture and Fruit Culture Under Strain
The article surveys Russian farming woes, blaming slow modernization and heavy taxes for peasant hardship. It highlights fruit cultivation growth, extensive orchards across Crimea, and rising viticulture, while noting poor cattle herds and famine-driven losses amid harsh winter conditions.
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Russia
St Petersburg
France
Winter Palace
Capital
Crimea
Vallea of
Katcha
Belbeck
Salgui
Alma
Excessive Rates Charged Prompt ICC Complaint
Mc Clintic Marshall Construction of Pittsburg accuses Missouri Pacific and St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway of charging 37 cents per 100 pounds for carload steel and discriminating against shippers. The filing seeks reparations for alleged excess charges and cites unjust rates on structural steel shipments from East St. Louis to Hot Springs. The complaint was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission yesterday.
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Pittsburg Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
McClintic-Marshall Construction Company
Pittsburg
Missouri Pacific
St Louis
8. Blaisdell, Jr. Company
Chicopee, Mass
Boston and Maine
Blair Gase Evidence Alleged Death by Own Action
In New York on January 11 Judge Scho field heard the Mutual Life suit against the late James J. Blair estate over a $200000 life policy canceled on forgery grounds. Witnesses include Blair family counsel and bankers detailing fictitious mortgages, and a St Louis reporter describing Blair’s alleged suicide attempt. The trial, four a continuation, also covers fake securities and crime’s health effects on insurance payments.
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New York
F. Schofield
Mutual Life Insurance Company
James J. Blair
McKieghan
St. Louis
B.lyman Short
John F Lee
Blair
Evans R Dick
Evans R Dick & Co
Philadelphia
Dick Banking Houre
Andrew A Blair
George Reuter
St Louis
St . Louis
Moe
Florida
Securities
Tobacco Trust Accused by Independent Manufacturers
A delegation including John Landetreet W J Friedlander and H Harris from the Independent Tobacco Manufacturers Association met Attorney General Moody in Philadelphia yesterday. They presented data alleging the American Tobacco Company uses restraint of trade practices to curb independent manufacturers, aiming to prevent jobbers and retailers from handling their goods.
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John Landetreet
W J Friedlander
H Harris
Independent Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Moody
American Tobacco Company
Defends Magazine Project From Col Edwards Claims
Col Edwards new president of the American Newsboys Company defends the stock venture against allegations of impropriety. He says the president did not authorize stock promotion, endorses the plan as charitable yet businesslike, and vows dividends and honest management. He asserts the project will elevate street newsboys and build a strong enterprise.
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Col. Edwards
Roosevelt
American Newsboys’ Magazine
Charles A.ards
Democratic Congressional Committee
House
American Newsboys’ Company
Col Edwards
Census irrigation report shows growth in farm irrigation nationwide
The Census Bureau reports 23 415 irrigation systems spanning 69 311 miles of canals and ditches irrigating 9 487 077 acres on 121 086 farms. Construction costs totaled 93 420 452 dollars with over 2 percent gains from 1899 to 1908 across farms and acres. In the arid region irrigation share rose, while humid states saw substantial gains, reflecting broad expansion.
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Census Bureau
United States
Gether
Missionary murder indemnity payment forwarded to State Department
United States Minister Pierson reports to the State Department that he has sent a check for 380,000 from the Persian government as indemnity for the killing of American missionary Rev. Benjamin W. Labarde by Kurdish fanatics in Persia. Treasury receipts show large bank note redemptions and miscellaneous expenditures.
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United States
Pierson
Teheran
State Department
Benjamin W. Labarde
S Bapd Af
Persia
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Caucasus
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John Catlan O*laughila
Connecticut
Leeds Island
C. I. Beattie
Maine
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Everett M. Marcoux
Oldtown
Leo V. Harbaugh
Ripley
John &. Hannon
East Rush
Benton J. Rogers
Furniss
Irs
F. Wentz
Hnntlingtom Mms
Barry A. Pringle
Loxcha
Alfred A. Stimeiing
McKean
Vernon Heed
Nordmont
Winfield G. Wieland
Scgit Haven
Cather M. Heath
Sprace
Thomas A. Martin
Dr. King
Herbert Wadsworth
Miss Blow
Blow
Wadeworth
Munn
United States Life Insurance Company
Appoline M. Blair
James L Blair
Irvington-on-the- Hugaon
Tobacco Trust
Defends Magazine Project
Perce G. Allen Co
St. N. W
Camden Coke Co
Winfield & Co
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth St
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich
Maerten
Phoning West
Chestnut Farms
Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Gyster, Jr
Connecticut Avenue
California
Utah
Colorado
Sena
Montana
Regal
Tolman Laundry Cor
Brageh Omee
Bannockburn
Victor E.adler
Clothing House
Tih St
Burlington
Duffy
Pany
Alt Whiskey Company
Rocheser
the Sunday Post
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