Open Revolt by Senators Demands Explanation on Tariff Bill
In Washington on June 19, Republican opposition to the Canadian reciprocity bill boils over as Dixon of Montana leads a revolt urging explanations and speeches against the measure. Key figures argue passage could trigger a broad tariff overhaul with lowered duties on iron, steel, chemicals, and fabrics, while others defend protections and critique renewed free trade proposals.
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New York
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Massachusetts
Maine
Missouri
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Root
Taft
Chicago
Williams
International Paper Company
Police Captain Perry summoned as witness in white slave case
Acting Chief of Police Perry received notice from U S Marshal Elliott in San Francisco to appear June 22 as a witness in a white slave case. He departed Monday night. The female involved is Edna Cunningham found at the Blair hotel, while the male is identified here as Mills and in San Francisco as Melchienion.
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Elliott
San Francisco
Edna Cunningham
Blair Hotel
Mills
Melcheinion
Ejectment Suit Filed Over Second Story Rent Arrears
Mary M. Donald sues in superior court to eject Anna Cowell from the second story of the building both occupy. Cowell is in arrears for rent totaling 120 dollars.
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Mary M. Donald
Superior Court
Anna Cowell
City Hall Remodeling Plans Approved and Funds Allocated
The city council on Monday adopted a resolution approving the architect's remodeling plans for City Hall and passed an ordinance to appropriate 15000 dollars to begin work once bids are secured.
Heirs Seek Estate Administrator for George W. Barber
In a Monday petition in superior court, J F Barber requests the appointment of an administrator for the estate of George W Barber. The filing notes new heirs and states the deceased name and related details, with dates and procedural references.
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Superior Court
J. F. Barber
George W. Barber
United States Recognizes Portugal Republic
Lisbon June 19 The United States officially recognizes the Republic of Portugal. Charge DAffairs Lorillard delivered the recognition after the new constitutional assembly opened and the president of the Chamber read a decree abolishing the monarchy and banishing the Braganza royal family.
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United States
Republic of Portugal
Coronation Week in London Under Rain and Pageantry
Rain dampens decorations as King and Queen meet foreign royals and rehearse at the Abbey. Buckingham Palace hosts royal arrivals, a ballroom by the Duchess of Sutherland, and continuous salutes while London glistens with festive spirit amid showers.
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Duchess of Sutherland
Lum Family Eastward Visit Extends to Kansas City
B. Lum and family travel east for two months visiting relatives. They plan to extend their trip as far as Kansas City during this period.
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B. Lum
Kansas City
Abuses of Language Question Arizona Plan by Yale Law Grads
Attorney General denounces Arizona constitution proposal at Yale Law School graduation calling it an abuse of language. He warns it creates government of the people by a minority for a small minority and likens it to French revolution and Swiss socialism, urging care for traditional institutions.
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Flays
Arizona
Generackersham
Mayor Veto Sustained But City Buys Power Site
The North Yakima council sustained Mayor Schott’s veto of municipal light plant ordinances but moved to purchase the Selah Moxee site for 6000 from Patrick J Lynch. Lynch offered the site free if the city built a plant, saying it was the only nearby option and would be worth several times the price if not bought. Council members urged the purchase to leverage against Pacific Power & Light, while Lynch claimed officials and newspapers misled the public.
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P. J. Lynch
Selah-Moxee
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Patrick J. Lynch
North Yakima
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General Electric Company
Rost
Carver
Taft Plans Return to Law Practice in Cincinnati
President Taft announced at a Cincinnati luncheon that after retirement he will resume legal work with his son Robert and open an office in Cincinnati. He noted four generations of Tafts have practiced law there and acknowledged the shift from the judiciary to public life will bring criticism, eased by the need to work.
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Taft
Cincinnati Commercial Club
Cincinnati
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Readings from the Book of Truth at Evelyn Lee trial
The unpublished Bible-like Book of Truth by Evelyn Arthur Lee, founder of the Absolute Life cult, will be read in court as the trial resumes. Letters from Mildred Bridges and Mona Rees are introduced, with testimony from Stephen H. Bridges and Clara Jenny about Mildred's alleged abduction and Lee’s influence.
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Workmen Lay Track Toward the Yakima River at Donald
Workmen push North Yakima & Valley rails westward toward the Yakima river from Donald with the western terminal at Flint extended a mile. Joint bridge use with O R & N unsettled, delaying progress beyond the river until a settlement is reached. Frahlich, former Oregon-Washington Railway agent at Donald, pleads guilty to embezzlement and is sentenced to one to fifteen years in Monroe reformatory.
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Grady
Superior Court
State Reformatory
Monroe
National Pittsburg and Brooklyn Clash in Regional Play
A sports recap shows Pittsburg 3 and Brooklyn 9 with other city matchups: American New York 3 Boston 6 Philadelphia 6 Washington 2 Detroit 8 Chicago 5. The coast section lists Los Angeles Portland Vernon.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Vernon
Doolittle Salary Rised by City Council
The Mondus city council unanimously approved raising City Engineer Harold J. Doolittle's salary from 27 to 250 a month. They ordered him to continue work on the tramk sewer project and prepare plans for full city sewage facilities, with winter start anticipated once water subsides.
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Mondus Night
Harold J. Doolittle
Doolittle
Bloodhounds Persist in Hunt for Robbers
Bloodhounds resumed pursuit in Roseburg as Sheriff Quine hoped for a capture. A coat possibly belonging to one of the Shasta bandits was recovered. The trail was followed through the day until darkness halted the chase after pepper earlier caused a setback.
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Roseburg
Quine
Crop Outlook In Horse Heaven Wheat Promises Low Yields
Yakima Valley reports show Rain storms spared some areas while Horse Heaven and Mabton face disappointing conditions. County commissioner William Lemay notes yields in Horse Heaven may drop to ten or twelve bushels per acre with harvesting starting in early July. Rattlesnake Hills and Brickerton areas fared better due to recent rains.
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Horse Heaven
Yakima Valley
William Lemay
Mabton
Washington Hotel
Moras Felven
Mabton Anbout
Brickleton
Taft White House Silver Wedding Gala Draws Big Crowd
Washington marks the presidential silver wedding with a White House lawn reception estimated at 6000 to 15000 attendees. Gifted tokens run into thousands of dollars while Mrs Taft’s health shows further improvement. An ex consul Schrumecker was arrested trying to reach the president and hospitalized afterward.
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Taft
White House
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Ensenada
Mexico
George Solumacker
Sehmuecker
Medill Brother Surprises North Yakima Visit from Rock Island
T J Medill of Rock Island Illinois arrives in North Yakima and delivers his own telegram to J D Medill of Ahtanum. He recalls past city conditions, notes Yakima’s commission government debate, and reports improving eastern business conditions and brighter prospects.
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Commission Plan of Government
T. J. Medill
Rock Isla
J. D. Medill
North Yakima
Min Medill
The
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Rock Island
J. N
Medill
Discovery of Maine wreck bodies found during search
Havana reports the first intact human fragments recovered during Maine wreck exploration. Workers clearing decks and engine rooms encountered bones and wreckage under soot and rust, with shoes hinting at an officer or marine guard, as teams continued the tedious recovery effort.
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Maine
Jones
Marine Guard
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