Diaz Flees Mexico as Diaz Resigns and Madero Steps In
Porfirio Diaz leaves the capital for Vera Cruz amid fever and exile rumors after resigning the presidency. Francisco I. Madero, insurgent leader, resigns from the provisional government while backing Francisco de la Barra as temporary president. De la Barra’s inauguration lasts about ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Diaz
National Palace
de la Barra
Madero
Senora Diaz
Spain
el Paso
Mex
Francisco I. Madero
Francisco de la Barra
San Luis Potos
Corral
Merico Madero
Grant Guilty of Heresy in Presbyterian Charge
Atlantic City reports Rev. William D. Grant of Northumberland Pa found guilty of heresy by a church commission. The panel said he taught doctrines contrary to the Bible and the Presbyterian confession. It recommends suspension from ministry until he renounces the errors and persuades his presbytery. The assembly voted to adopt the recommendation with few noes.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William D. Grant
Northumberland
Presbyterian General Assembly
Doctor Grant
Taft Denies Pardons for Walsh and Morse in Banking Case
President Taft refused pardons for John R. Walsh of New York and Charles V. Morse of New York, both jailed for banking law violations. Walsh began a five year term at Leavenworth on January 19 1910 and is eligible for parole mid September under the new law. Morse, serving 15 years at Atlanta since January 3 1910, may renew his plea after January 1 1913.
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Washington
John R. Walsh
Charles V. Morse
New York
Taft
Walsh
Leavenworth
Kaw
Wickersham
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Morse
Hines Denies Charges at Lumber Convention
Edward Hines says he denies the charges he “put Lorimer over” for 100000 and declares he will vindicate himself. He spoke at the ninth annual National Lumber Manufacturers' association convention in Chicago. He calls for a full, fair investigation not biased by politics.
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Chicago
Edward Hines
Lorimer
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Congress Hotel
Hines
Wyoming Battleship Launched in Philadelphia Ceremony
The battleship Wyoming was launched at Cramp shipyards amid a high society event. Miss Dorothy Knight, daughter of former judge Jesse Knight, christened the vessel with Champagne and cried Go, brave ship, I christen thee Wyoming. Dignitaries from Washington and Philadelphia attended along with Wyoming and other state representatives.
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Philadelphia
United States
Wyoming
Cramp
Dorothy Knight
Supreme Court
Jesse Knight
Miss Knight
Washington
Union
Kidnapers Are Sentenced In Baby Rogers Case
Judge J C Roberts of the district court sentenced Will Rogers and Joe Wiggins, confessed kidnapers of Baby Waldo Rogers, on March 29. Rogers drew five to twelve years in the penitentiary and Wiggins seven to twelve years.
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Las Vegas
N. M
J. C. Roberts
District Court
Will Rogers
Joe Wiggins
Waldo Rogers
Rogers
Wiggins
Senate After Oil Heads Washington on Prosecution Steps
Washington reports outline the actions taken to criminally prosecute Standard Oil officers following a Supreme Court decision. Officials detail the legal process, potential charges, and next steps in pursuing accountability for the company.
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Senate
Oil
Washington
Standard Oil
Supreme Court
Dissent Links Peril to Standards Oil Ruling
Associate Justice John M. Harlan denounces the Standard Oil assent as endangering government integrity. He warns against judicial overreach in interstate commerce cases and argues Congress alone regulates restraints, urging adherence to the commerce clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John M. Harlan
Standard Oil
Congress
Wisconsin gains in social economics under La Follette
Ex president Roosevelt praises Wisconsin's social economic progress led by Senator La Follette and a proactive academic community. He notes university efforts, workers compensation debates, and consideration of initiative referendum and recall reflecting practical civic reform.
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New York
Wisconsin
Theodore Roosevelt
la Follette
eSpion
University of Wisconsin
State Millers Close Meeting Sparks Chosen President
Indiana millers wrap up the eighth annual meeting in Indianapolis with a promising 1911 wheat outlook. W. W. Sparks of Terre Haute elected president, J. A. Wellington vice president, and T. S. Byish of Seymour treasurer, as 50 plus members attend.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Millers’ Association
W.W. L. Sparks
Terre Haute
J. A. Wellington
Anderson
T. S. Byish
Seymour
W. A. Crettz
Cambridge City
C. Nieman
Sunman
John Nicholson
Association
Nicholson
Agricultural Department of
Purdue University
Fred Mayer
Toledo
John F. Russell
Greensburg
Name 50 More Depositories Washington
Fifty additional postal depositories were designated by Postmaster General Hitchcock making the total announced to this date 276. The depositories designated today all second class will begin operations on June 25 1911. Among them are Kewanee Illinois and Merrill Wisconsin with others in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Washington
Bitchcock
Kewanee
Quet
Minn
Wis
Merrill
Indiana Association of Assistant Postmasters approves parcels post movements
The Indiana Association of Assistant Postmasters approved parcels post postal savings banks and Sunday post office closings at its convention. Officers elected include Moses N. Ross as president and A. E. Shearman, W. J. Hess, F. B. McCoy, and Frank Amoss in key roles. Resolutions praised John Shideler and EL L. Craw. The meeting also discussed improving post office service.
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Indiana Association of
Moses N. Ross
Evansville
A. E. Shearman
Lafayette
W. J. Hess
F. Wayne
F. B. McCoy
Greensburg
Frank Amoss
Logansport
Samuel B. Rathbone
Indianapolis
W. F. McNaughton
Connersville
Indiana ‘Association of
Clay
State Tax Board to Confer With Assessors on Property Assessments
The state board of tax commissioners will spend two weeks conferring with county and township assessors on property assessments. County boards of review are examining assessment lists, with many calls requesting meetings on real estate appraisals. The state board will reconvene July 4 to hear appeals from recently concluded sittings.
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State Tax Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Evansville
Hammond
Vanderburg
Lake County
State’ Board
Veterans Leave State Home Notice
A terse notice references veterans and a state home with mention of several soldiers. The readable text suggests a veterans leave or transfer event affecting residents.
Inside History of US Steel Corporation Told by J W Gates
J W Gates recounts the rise and key milestones of the United States Steel Corporation detailing its formation, leadership decisions, and impact on industry. The narrative traces strategic moves shaping steel production and corporate structure in its early years.
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US S. Steel Corporation
Birth of the steel combine rushes to center stage
John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie loom large in a House investigation recounting the origins of United States Steel. Morgan Schwab Gates and Hill figure in the midnight conference that birthed the combine to throttle competition.
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Washington
John W. Gates
House “Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Mills
John D. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Gates
John D.rockefeller
Standard Oil
Mr. Carnegie
Mr. Gates
Charles M. Schwab
J. Pierpont’ Morgan
Steel
Trust Company of America
Tennessee Company
National Tube Company
Morgan
Ashtabula
Steel Combine
Mr. Morgan
James J. Hill
Schwab
James ‘J. Hill
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Republic
Walsh and
National Banking Act
Lumbermen’s Association
Baby
House of Representatives
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Harlan
Wisconsin A
Roosevelt
Lands
State Millers
THE
Indiana Association
Sparks
Vandalia ‘Coal ~Company
Vandalia Coal Company
United States Bureau of Mines
VandaHa Coal Company
Food and Drug Department
State Board of Health
Bares
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