Supreme Court Hints on State Rail Rate Control
The U S Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on major railroad rate cases from Missouri Kentucky West Virginia Oregon and Arkansas while upholding Oregon’s 1907 rail commission for a fare cut dispute. Missouri favored state power to set freight and passenger rates. Minnesota cases awaited rulings on whether the 2 cent passenger rate is confiscatory, signaling broader implications for interstate regulation and the balance of federal and state authority.
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ELOPERS ARE FOUND SLAIN NEAR RUSSELL KENTUCKY
Ironton, June 1 Identified bodies of a man and a fashionably dressed woman found near Russell Kentucky. George Steele recognized the man as his father and the woman as Edith Forrest wife of Andrew Forrest. Coroner's inquest returns a murder verdict. Husband of Edith Forrest fled after she eloped with Steele.
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Arson Suspect Surrenders in Westfield Fire Case
Miss Lenton, once a fugitive from justice, surrendered to confess she set fire to the Westfield house in a recent blaze. She faced Old Bailey trial preparations in New Garden pavilion aftermath, with bond posted pending proceedings. Meanwhile a separate Kansas City case reports a woman’s fatal skull injury after a foul blow at a Kansas State game.
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Former Pastor Weds Girl in Secret Elopement Case
A former pastor from New Sark eloped with a girl aged six years, reportedly marrying Foapena Wabes. The event involved controversial claims about the minister, with local press noting witness accounts from Shamford Torte and others as authorities review the circumstances.
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Train Collision Kills Four Near Riverton
Four men from Springfield die when a westbound train strikes their auto near Riverton eight miles east of the city. The Chicago contingent, traveling with dry goods merchants, were in town to discuss a labor bill before the legislature.
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Tariff Debate Shows Mixed Support Across Schedules
Washington reports indicate debate over higher tariffs and free lists in the Underwood plan. Senate and House members discuss duties on imports, with aims to widen exemptions for chemicals and lumber while resisting broad discretionary protections. Aiming to avoid retaliation, provisions are debated, amended, or struck as committees seek a bill ready for next week.
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Senate Favors Inquiry Pending in Frisco Region
Washington report notes the Senate moves to authorize an inquiry tied to the Frisco area. Details sketchy as a commission review begins, with officials saying a broader investigation may follow. Local interests await formal action and outcome.
Government begins campaign against deadly mosquitoes
Washington officials of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service plan a preliminary effort to curb a pestilent, sleep-killing mosquito threat. Federal scientists will study elimination methods during the coming summer and publish findings nationwide. Illinois town of Alexander, five miles west of Jacksonville, reports destruction of the Moo Church, a store, and a blacksmith shop in a fire.
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Riot at Ipswich mill leaves one dead five hurt
Pickets of the Industrial Workers of the World triggered a riot as 450 English-speaking workers exited the Ipswich bosfers mill. A bullet killed a woman and wounded two other women and three men. Roving crowds and police injuries were reported. Nicoletta Paidelopoulo died from a head wound two hours after the incident. In Minneapolis, Dana Durand was named director of the Bureau of Research in Agricultural Economies at Minnesota Agricultural College. Frank H. McFall, alias Monte McCall, pleaded guilty in a federal case and was fined $500.
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We Must Save Lang at Our Birth Declares Carter
Washington June 11 A seasoned but garbled testimony amid a wartime style inquiry alleges Hawaiian sugar producers unite under the Domestic Sugar Producers Association to defend Hawaii’s mills. George R. Carter, former Hawaii governor, claims a funded campaign supported by Meade and the Hawaiian Sugar Company bankrolls hearings before federal committees to protect sugar interests and counter refiners. He complains of White House dismissals and Senate resistance, asserting the need to mobilize sugar producers across the American flag to save the industry.
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West Virginia Mine Inquiry Opens as Senators Probe Strike
Senators begin a coal mine strike inquiry in Charleston West Virginia to determine who bears responsibility for deadly violence in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. The committee summoned military leaders and reviewed West Virginia Constitution provisions on due process civil power limits and trial by jury. Lawyers for operators enter not guilty pleas and deny detailed charges in the senate authorized investigation.
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Killed by Ax in Hardeonville Home Inquest Hears Tale
June 11 report from Hardeonville Missouri describes Arthur Kellar, a railway employe, murdered with an axe his daughter Margaret wounded. A coroner's inquest questioned Mrs Kellar after she claimed she killed an intruder while saving her daughters. Nathan Kellar testified Arthur held a $1000 life insurance policy naming his wife as beneficiary.
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Hounds on Murder Scene Investigate Lindolt Killing
Police use bloodhounds at the Lindolt murder scene after the violinist Charles A Lindolt was killed at his home as he rushed to aid his daughter Hazel. A night intruder shot Lindolt three times and fled, leaving his daughter alarmed.
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