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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
1
Washington reports secret service men carry sensational findings on preservative use by the beef trust. Ordered by the president, they aim to force capitulation and silence reform, as vast business and political networks mobilize to resist government exposure and protect packers.
Chicago June 11 Agitaria gains in western states for reduction of the 3 cent a mile passenger rate, long treated as normal by railroads. Wisconsin becomes the last state to push a lower standard as Walter L Houser secretary of state presents an argument to the railroad commission for a 2 cent a mile maximum. The 3 cent basis was set by law in 1873.
Secretary Houser argues a 2 cent per mile maximum is reasonable, noting state railroad business has grown since the g cent law. He contends courts previously upheld the 2 cent proposal and would likely view it similarly now.
Rome reports a foiled plot against the pope during beatification services for Spanish martyrs. Police deployed 400 officers around St Peter's as suspects were removed from the church and arrests made. A French-led plot allegedly began in America with a plan to strike as the pontiff appeared in the cathedral.
Washington reports William J. Bryan is slated for the 1908 Democratic nomination with Roosevelt seen as the sole foe. Indiana endorses Bryan, conservatives rally behind him, and former Governor David R Francis aligns with the Gold Democrats. A August homecoming ovation awaits Bryan as he travels toward the national convention. Stop touching friends for money is an implied ad line offering loans from strangers.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth arrive in London aboard the St Louis after a pleasant Atlantic crossing. Ambassador Reid and embassy staff greet them at the station as hundreds of Americans in London assemble to welcome the couple. They plan to tour London and attend dinner at Dorchester House, with possible theater visit and Ascot engagements in the week ahead.
Appleton Wisconsin June 11 Rev A H Zecel a Wisconsin Anti Saloon League representative was found guilty of violating the Sunday labor law by buying beer on Sunday to obtain evidence that a saloon keeper violated the Sunday closing law.
Frank I Whitney, after eighteen years as head of the Great Northern passenger department, resigns effective July 1. A L Craig of Oregon Railway and Navigation Company is expected to succeed him. Whitney cites large business interests. he began in 1861 as a Michigan Central clerk. Stop trying to do it all yourself advertise for help.
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