Industrial push blocks antiinjunction plank amid Senate fight
Telegrams from National Manufacturers Association and National Council of Industrial Defense urge committee members to strike the objectionable plank and threaten political futures. Chicago business leaders meet to plan defeating Senator Finnegan, as administration pressure and industry influence loom over the vote with few hearings and limited public access.
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National Manufacturers Association
National Council of Industrial Defense Organization
Resolution Committee
Pune
Ife
Belmont widow named sole legatee in will
The will of Olly Kank, deceased June, leaves the estate to Mrs. Alva E Belmont widow and sole executrix. The document occupies two thirds of a typewritten sheet. Arnold Daly, bankrupt NY actor and theater manager, filed for bankruptcy with assets $1,875 and debts including $7,303 to actress Lola Fuller.
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New York
Alva E Belmont
Beimin
Olly Kank
Arnold Daly
Arold Daly
Lole Fuller
Fairbanks Declares He Will Not Seek Vice Presidency
Chicago June 17 1908 Charles W Fairbanks has declared he will not be a candidate for renomination for Vice President and Governor Hughes and Senator Dolliver have similarly stepped back. The move follows negotiations and letters to political managers confirming the decision and signaling that Roosevelt and Cummins remain in contention for the Republican nomination.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
Gov. Hughes
Senator Dolliver
Iowa
Laeming
Jim
Dolliter
New York
Fairbanks
United State
Joseph B. Keeling
Iapolis
James A. Hemaway
Indianapolis
Dian
Mr. Keating
Tully
Congress
Anu
Hemenway
Cbd
View
Jinghes
We Yonex
Lafayette Young
Loeb Wiielt
Roosevelt
Servatory
Loeb
Yours
Ering
Lodge
Mathad
Laden
Tani
Wedding Moves to Meeting at Epiphany Church
At a convention in Washington the Rev George F Dudley rector of St Stephens was interrupted by a messenger from Philip Basher and Gertrudy Shaw. He learned a couple from Silver Spring Maryland would wed at Epiphany Church after a quick decision to perform the ceremony. The couple, waiting at the church, tied the knot soon after the late notice.
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My Mary
Barvlock
Sims to Face Primaries in Als District
Representative Sims of Tennessee, senior Democratic member of the House District Committee, plans to return home to prepare for August 4 primaries in his Als district. He champed universal transfers on Washington street railways and helped push the anti-betting act through Congress before adjournment.
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Sims
Tennessee
House District Committee
District of Columbia
Washington
Ternnessee
Congress
Als
Roosevelt Courtroom Roar Sets Record at National Convention
Delegates exploded in a new record ovation as Senator Lodge praised the President and the crowd cheered Roosevelt’s renomination prospects. The hall lit with flags and umbrellas as Indiana and Ohio factions jockeyed, while the crowd roared for a fourth term amid a raucous, festive atmosphere.
More Marines for Panama and poll security
War Department plans addl Marines to the isthmus by June 26, two days before Panama’s municipal election on June 29. Marines to be stationed at polling precincts as needed to prevent fraud. Battleships Idaho and New Hampshire will return to the United States after landing their men. New Hampshire to visit Quebec during tercentenary week in July.
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War Department
Idaho
New Hampshire
United States
Quebec
Douma Disapproves Loan Overstep in Finance Matter
In St Petersburg on June 17 the douma condemned the finance minister M Kokarsoff for issuing an internal loan of 83 million without legislative sanction. Budget head M Alexienko warned further encroachments could spark a serious conflict with the douma.
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St. Petersburg
M. Kokarsoff
M. Alexienko
Budget Commission
Douma
Better Service Demanded From Brightwood Street Railway
Five local citizens associations through their joint committee vow to push for improved service on the Brightwood street railway. They will present complaints to the Interstate Commerce Commission next Saturday and seek through cars to Brightwood and better schedules, aiming for a Monday hearing. The group warns delay could push action far into months.
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Interstate Commerce
Brightwood Street
Brightwood
Brightwood Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Common
Takema Pack
Hrightwood Park
Petworth
Parkview
Interstate Can Meres Commission
Congress
Brightwood Ring
James W. Dyre
Takoma Park
S. H L. Cooper
Dark View
W. R. Mackrille
Citizens
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
E Tinker
Joint Committee
Rhea Hrightwood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jay T
Militia Prepares as Second Line of Defense in War
The Militia Board recommends placing the militia ahead of volunteers in the army order of precedence. It calls for amending the 16th article of war to make Regular militia volunteer then militia, arguing organized militia could not be fully equipped with $2,000,000 in one year. Proposes pro rata equipment from July 1 and a maximum $19 per man, with $8.33 1-3 for clothing.
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United States
Congress
James A. Crain
Ordanes
Washington
Gem Oran Perry
India
Nelson H. Henry
New York
Bind Graces
Alabama
of Duardmar
Wisconsin
Order of Preced
Uay
Secretary of War
Tennessee delegates back William J. Bryan at state convention
Nashville June 17 the Democratic State convention elected delegates at large to vote as a unit for William J Bryan. John A Johnson of Minnesota received commendation for Vice President. Delegates named include L D Tyson Knox County G F Fitzhugh Shelby County and U S Senators James B Frazier and Robert L Taylor. Resolutions call for a law prohibiting intoxicating liquor sales in the District of Columbia.
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Nashville
Tenn
William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
L. D. Tyson
Knox County
GF. Fitzhugh
Shelby County
United States
James B. Frazier
Robert L. Taylor
District of Columbia
Convention Divides Over Republican Representation Plan
At Chicago a heated convention debate centered on a proposal by Burke to base state representation on past Republican votes. The long fight featured speakers from many states and ended with Burke’s minority plan defeated 408 to - a narrow margin. Ohio’s pivotal vote and New York’s support shaped the outcome as Southern delegates praised Ohio for influencing the result.
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Mr. Herrick
Arthur I. Vorys
Tne Suasticiawru Aie
Chicago
Lodge
Janes Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Burke
Pannsylvania
Willson
Kentucky
Kelfer
Ohio
Herrick
Remmel
Arkansas
Huckingham
Illinois
Wadstrorth
New Mudd
Maryland
Warmoth
Louisiana
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
M. H. de Young
California
New Hampshire
Minnes
Indiana
Beveridge
New York
West Virgin
Alabama
Colorado
Connecticut
Towa
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Gilo
Washington
Two Brave Tars Praised For Rescue At Kingston
Charles Burlingamy and Stephen Wingert er, gunners mates on the torpedo boat De Long, are commended by Acting Secretary Newberry for gallant conduct in jumping overboard to rescue a woman who fell from a small boat onto the De Long at Kingston New York. The incident happened as the De Long stopped near the gangplank.
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Wauman
Charles Burlingamy
Stephen Wingerter
de Long
Postmasters Granted Leave for Annual Officers Meeting
The Postmaster General approved leave of absence for all first class postmasters to attend the National Association of First Class Officers annual convention in Chattanooga Tennessee September 15 16 and 17. A Census Bureau preliminary report shows 1907 total lumber cut at 41 6 hundred feet board measure with 23 250 lumber mills operating.
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Feads
National Association of First Class Officers
Chattengo Vs. Tenn
Census Bureau
United States
Roads May Be Merged District Lines In The Capital
A Washington Railway and Electric Company and Capital Traction Company merger is expected within one or two years. Local directors say two roads remain friendly and a unified system would improve service and transfers. Hibbs notes stock reshaping and subsidiary consolidations as steps toward eventual integration.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capital Traction Company
Congress
W. B. Kbs
Hibbs
George E. Hamilton
Hamilton
Asid
Tians
Washington Railway and Hiedtic Company
Taok
Mr. Hibbs
Brightwood
Anacostia
Potomac River
City and Suburban
Trip to Sky to Win Dowry Test of Courage and Cash
M A Alexander of Worcester and Miss H F Bottomly of Wealboro will balloon voyage together to win a wedding gift of 10000 dollars from Alexander's Idaho uncle John Graham. The plan drew national letters from women seeking husband, balloon trip, and prize. meeting arranged after suited ages and photographs were exchanged.
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Worcester
M. A. Alexander
H. F. Bottomly
Wealboro
Alexander
Iocal Agricultural Society
Worcester Fair
John Graham
Uresco
Idaho
Hla Unele
Miss Bottomly
Hcense
Ucacie Foha
Minority Report Quits On Baton Rouge Racing Bill
In Baton Rouge on June 17 a 3 to 7 vote by the committee produced surprise as no minority report will be issued on the locke anti racing bill. Several members who opposed a favorable report may support the bill on final passage. The measure has passed the house and awaits Senate action.
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Baton Rouge
House
Senate
Mrs Hartje Granted Alimony in Pittsburg Court
Mrs Mary Beott Hartje wife of August Hartje a paper magnate won a court victory in Pittsburgh. Judge Fraser ordered alimony of 5000 a year court expenses totaling 24750 and attorneys fees of 7000. The妻 expenses and counsel fees were only slightly reduced by the court.
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Pittsburg
Mary Beott Hartje
August Hartje
Fraser
Weather Conditions Report from Weather Bureau
The May 17 bulletin notes unsettled conditions across the central U S with showers from the Ohio Valley to the Pacific coast, cooler air in the Plains and upper Mississippi valleys, and varied precipitation east of the Mississippi. Winds are light to brisk along coasts and the Great Lakes region, with specific temperatures listed for several cities and river conditions near Harpers Ferry.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Werther Bureau
Washington
Kansse City
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Miselvsipet
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic
Oho Valley
Upper Lake Region
Patite
Nevada
California
Plains States
Central
Inks
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Missouri
Mississippi
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Grand Banks
Candidates Granted Degree at Osiris Lodge Meeting
Four candidates were given the F. C. degree last night at Osiris Lodge No. % F A A M in Brattish lite rial on G Street Northwest. Initiation of new member into Washington Centennial Lodge No. 4 F AJ A M postponed to Wednesday night. Lodge held a social meeting in Mason Temple at Ninth and F Streets Northwest.
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Osiris Lodge
G Street
Washington
Doyle to Command Missouri Battleship
Commander Robert M. Doyle, formerly on the cruiser Chicago, is assigned to command the battleship Missouri replacing Capt. G. A. Merriam who has been ordered home. Doyle will be promoted to captain in a few days. He commanded the Chicago on a winter cruise from San Diego around South America to Annapolis.
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Merriam
Compmander
Robert M. Doyle
Chicago
Missouri
G. A. Merriam
Doyle
Fie
San Diego
Cal
South America
Annapolis
Midshipmen
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