23 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
1
A state constitutional argument asserts the legislature cannot grant unequal exemptions from the draft. It cites life liberty and pursuit of happiness and notes that calls for training in professions may require preparation. Court timing suggests a case may not proceed until October in Richmond.
Evansville reports a city war on mosquitoes as the sanitation board acts to drain stagnant water. In Logansport, a jury duty fatigue rumor leads to a juror’s dismissal while a man injured in a shooting near May continues to worsen. Authorities pursue Henry Hobbs after an officer was threatened during a failed arrest attempt in Union. A ditches and road project is ordered impacting Burns Lake and surrounding counties.
The former president Theodore Roosevelt arrived back in New York on June 18 to a spontaneous and nonpartisan welcome, with about 2,500 prominent attendees and a long parade. Mayor Gaynor gave a cordial address as Roosevelt spoke briefly, while President Taft was unable to attend due to official duties.
On his return voyage the crowds greeted Roosevelt with a grand flotilla in New York harbor and a planned monster parade was scaled back due to over large interest. Coastal clubs chartered steamers and observers across the nation lined the routes from the Battery to the Harlem river and back.
President has signed the rail and statehood bills. Congress eyed adjournment by Saturday. Postal savings bill expected to pass by Tuesday. conservation measures approved. Interstate Commerce Act provisions set to take effect in 60 days, with key commissions to start immediately.
Washington reports that Knox will stay in the cabinet and pursue the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania. The president urged continued service and praised Knox for his work in foreign affairs and the court of arbitral justice, promising unqualified support for his term.
In tense exchanges Speaker Cannon sharply rebuked his critics during a heated House session. The confrontation highlighted partisan tensions and reinforced the speaker's stance against opposition challenges.
reports say a circus train wreck released wild animals causing fear among crowds and workers. passengers and staff suffered injuries as authorities responded to the incident and began securing the area.
James A. Patten of Chicago and six others including W P Brown of New Orleans Frank B Hayne Eugene C Scales Sidney J Herman Robert M Thompson and Charles A Kittle were indicted by Judge Hough on anti trust charges. Bail set at 5000 each. all bonded through National Surety and released. Defendants represented by John C Spooner Henry Wellman and Joseph P Cotton. The probe, begun April 18 under Attorney General Wickersham, followsPatten and associates denying any agreement amid a cotton market surge. The cases are slated for trial next fall.
The Senate unanimously approved a bill admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states after each territory drafts a constitution, with presidential approval and congressional ratification. Debate reassured fears of House conference, as supporters push for agreement in the current session. The amended bill could delay operative statehood to spring 1911.
President Taft urged passage of a campaign publicity bill as Congress nears adjournment. He obtained Brandegee's consent to proceed after the postal savings bank and other measures, pledging to push the reform as part of his legislative program. The move follows his presidential pledge for statehood and support for related land and reclamation bills.
Col. Roose says he has been overwhelmed by correspondence and cannot answer all letters. The issue stems from heavy mail flow to the New York office, delaying replies and causing backlogs in official communications.
Officials announce a probe into alleged bribery linked to Nira Arta with possible interagency involvement. The inquiry seeks to determine improprieties in financial dealings and potential influence peddling connected to official decisions.
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