White House Letter on Packingtown Legislation 1906
President Roosevelt criticizes James Wadsworths proposed packing bill amendment calling it worse than the original. He warns it would hinder inspectors and hurt honest stock raisers and packers, urging adoption of Senate language to avoid undermining enforcement and foreign trade. Strong emphasis on agriculture policy and inspector access.
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White House
Washington
Mr. Wadsworth
McCabe
Reynolds
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Lam
Secretary of Agriculture
Theodore Roosevelt
James W. Wadsworth
Thommstyle
Heise ‘of Representatives
Storm in House Committee Over Meat Inspection Debate
A dispute in the House Committee on Agriculture followed a White House critique of the majority meat inspection substitute. Chairman Wadsworth and Speaker Cannon held private talks with President about required amendments while Adams and Reynolds pursue changes. The scene remained tense as public debate shifts to safe and sane consideration and possible legislative action.
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J. W. Wadsworth
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White House
Wadsworth
Cannon
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United States
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James B. Reynolds
Nestor McCabe
Department of Agriculture
Representative Adams
Wisconsin
Committee On Agriculture
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Adame
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Geneseo
Civil Service
Greene
Civil Service Elgible Lst
Mr Wadsworth Letter to Roosevelt on Agriculture Bill
J Wadsworth writes from Washington June 15 1906 criticizing President Theodore Roosevelt over the House committee's agricultural bill. He defends committee integrity, disputes claims of packer opposition and asserts support for a strict inspection law with constitutional safeguards. He challenges the President to point out concrete failures and promises prompt remedies.
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United’ States
House of Representatives
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Second Minority Report on House substitute discussed
The report discusses funding for ante mortem and post mortem inspections and the Packers act. Haugen and Davis urge government payment of inspection costs with packers covering incremental costs through a per carcass fee. They propose 3.1 million to fund inspections and prefer the Beveridge amendment to the substitute.
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House
Haugen
Iowa
Davis
Minnesota
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Gans and Lewis Fight Draw In Pro Bout
A six round welterweight bout at the National Athletic Club ended in a draw as Joe Gans and Lew Lewis exchanged blows across the ring. Both fighters displayed speed and aggression with Lewis using lefts to the face and Gans countering, but neither could secure a stoppage. The crowd witnessed a hard fought bout amid other city notices and travel ads.
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Harry
Lewig
Fred R.’ Gilpin
Eng City
Joe Gans
National Athletic Club
Gilpin
Lewis
Gans
Gansi
Murderer Walled Up Alive In Place Of Crucifixion
London reports a Marakesh case of a cobbler named Mesfewl sentenced for the murder of thirty six women. Instead of crucifixion he was ordered walled up alive. Masons worked as crowds jeered the condemned man. Two days he screamed, on the third day no sound came. presumed dead from exhaustion.
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London
Dnpatch
Tapler
Marakesh
Mesfewl
Quakes Felt in San Francisco and Oakland Without Damage
Two distinct shocks rattled San Francisco and Oakland around 9:30 PM and a second set at 10:35 PM. Movements appeared west to east and lasted several seconds with no damage reported. Authorities note the tremors, but no structural harm or injuries were recorded.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Wight
Eran
Train Derailed Near Wakeford Norfolk and Western Fast Train
A Norfolk and Western fast train No 4 plunged into a ditch near Wakeford Suffolk June 16. The engine and mail car overturned but the rest of the train remained on track. The engineer and fireman were slightly injured and several passengers escaped with minor bruises. The worst injured was Mail Agent Glenn. Track clearance expected by Saturday.
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Mall
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Glenn
Mob Attacks Carman After Cross-Town Accident
In New York on June 15 a mob attacked the motorman and conductor after the death of two Italian children struck by a cross-town car on avenues A. The men sought refuge inside the car but were assaulted from the front and rear. Police reserves arrived and rescued them. the motorman was arrested on charges.
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Witty Hon Side
Deaths From Bends In Caisson Work At Bore
In a recent hearing it was stated that the bends have fatally affected men working in compressed air. One hundred men have been taken from the tunnel since January, with many unfit for duty. Dr O Hanlon explained how air under pressure causes bubbles under the skin and rapid exit from high pressure can kill. Coroner's physician described the condition and advised re examination every four hours. Police reported difficulty in obtaining full details from tunnel workers and witnesses.
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le Construction’ Company
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O'Hanlon
Jessnésa
Patrick Shanley
Unnel
Leiter Must Pay $52 000 in Illinois Holding
New York June 15 Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today affirmed a judgment for $32 000 in favor of Wilhelm Zaller against Joseph Leiter on a note dated December 15 1898. The suit rests on an Allen-Grier-Zellar company loan to Leiter, payable in three years at six percent, later transferred to the plaintiff. The defense argued the note arose from a wagering contract involving grain options. Illinois law upholds all such transactions as valid. Direct from manufacturers sales proceed at auction in Wat son & Mayers street listings.
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Supreme ‘Court
Wilhelm Zaller
Joseph Telter
Leiter
Allen-Grier-Zellar
Pany
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Illinois
Women's suffrage clash at ministerial meeting erupts
A London crowd and police fight to separate suffragists from stewards during a heated audience at a ministerial meeting. Women shouted, hurled objects, and were led out on shoulders as pandemonium broke out amid demands for votes for women.
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Auto Crash Involves Chicago Tourists In Detroit
An automobile tour party from Chicago collided with a street car on Rubel and Fourth avenues in Detroit. Eighteen people were injured, including two Chicago women identified as Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown, both of Chicago. Initial treatment occurred at the home of Charles T. Leonani before many were moved to hotels or hospitals. The crash arose when the driver attempted to pass a street car, which could have been halted if the car had been paying attention to its work. The Chicago women are registered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
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Sind
Fourth Avenue
Rubel Avenue
Burg
Detroit
Charles T. Leonani
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Co. H. Powers
Chicago
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Col. Lester
Three Fatally Burned Victims At Gibbatown Fire
A mother and two small children died from injuries after a gasoline stove fire at a Gibbatown residence. One child died en route to hospital. the mother and remaining child perished from burns. Fire damage included storage of furniture and household goods.
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Gibbatown
Wadsworth Answers President In Congress Action
The issue notes action in Congress with items on Attornies Testify for Green and a pursuit of a murderer. It mentions Shaw talking of aid to banks and a renewed J-Rid in Russia. Also reports on colored school commencements and bookbinders to elect today amid other items.
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Gost
Kidnapping Case Closer Trail as Detectives Swarm
Philadelphia police say they are close to the trail of an Armenian boy abductor in a wide hunt led by Captain Donagny with over 200 officers and private detectives. A market-worthy reward and sightings of a potential suspect at Park Avenue are reported while the missing boy’s mother suffers a nervous breakdown and witnesses describe a man matching the kidnapper’s sketch.
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York
Donagny
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Patie
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New Park Avenue
R. A. Finn
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Police Department
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Georgia congressman falls through Cairo skylight to his injuries
Col Rufus E Lester representative from Georgia's first district fell from a Cairo thirteen story apartment cupola through a skylight to the twelfth floor. He suffered head injuries, lacerations, and fractures. Relatives believe he sought his grandchildren hiding on the roof. He was conscious briefly and could not explain the accident.
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Col Lester
E.K. Moore
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