Opposition 10 Tariff Uproar Fails in House Vote
Washington May 1 The opposition failed to disrupt the Market Basket reductions in the Democratic tariff bill as the House backed the underwood plan. Debates centered on sugar rates livestock duties and free sugar with Republicans warning of ruined industries and idle factories while Democrats pressed ahead. Chief Justice nominee Edward C Campbell was named to head the U S Court of Claims.
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Washington, D. C
Beef Trust
Louisiana
Broussard
Man
Kinkold
New Jersey
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Sloan
Nebraska
Forney
Michigan
Ways and Means
Mann
Underwood
U. S. Court of
Sioux Falls Prelate Reaches 70th Birthday Milestone
Rt Rev Thomas O Gorman Roman Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls marked his seventieth birthday. A native of Boston he is regarded as one of the church’s most learned prelates in America. Before leading Sioux Falls he was president of St Thomas College Minnesota and taught at Catholic University in Washington.
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Sioux Falls
Thomas O'Gorman
O'Gorman
Boston
America
St. Thomas College
Minnesota
Catholic University At
Washington
Mississippi Teachers Meet in Hattiesburg Convention
Mississippi school teachers gathered in Hattiesburg for the 28th annual convention of their state association. The three day program features addresses by State Superintendent Blair of Minnesota and State Superintendent Schaefer of Pennsylvania along with other national educators.
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Mississipi
Hattiesburg
Miss
Mississippi
Blair
Milneis
Schaefer
Pennsylvania
Clark vetoes anti alien fishing bill in Alaska
Governor Clark vetoed an anti alien fishing bill aimed at Japanese fishermen before the Alaska legislature adjourned sine die. The measure received unanimous support in both houses but no attempt was made to override the veto.
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Juneay
Alaska
Clark
Rocky Mountain Trip Highlights Denver and Pikes Peak region
Denver serves as headquarters for a grand Rocky Mountain excursion describing famed sights. Travelers will view the city’s foothills and plains expanse, landmark monuments, the state capital, civic center, United States Mint, and Pikes Peak region. The trip promises refined, memorable scenery and extensive mountain and valley vistas.
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Denver
Rocky Mountains
Platte River
Cherry Creek
Rocky Mountains Range
Ithe
State Capitol
Public Library
United States Mint
Women's Club
Daniel's
Fisher Tower
Pikes Peak
Wilson Seeks Court Challenge Over Webb Alien Land Bill
President Wilson before a New Jersey trip sent Governor Johnson a note predicting that the Webb Anti Alien Land bill would prompt court appeals on treaty rights and extended litigation. Johnson urged avoiding objections. The Japanese embassy remained reticent as Bryans's department gave no new statements.
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Washington, D.D. C
New Jersey
Wilson
Johnson
Bryan
Webb
Texas Press Association to Meet in San Antonio May 15
San Antonio hosts the Texas Press Association for its annual convention on May 15 with elaborate preparations underway to welcome editors and journalists from across the state.
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San Antonio
Fourth Estate of Texas
Texas Tress Association
Governor Colquitt Accepts Resignation of John L Wortham
In Austin Texas on May 1 Governor Colquitt announced the resignation of Secretary of State John L Wortham effective June 1. He said Wortham resigns to devote time to personal affairs and named State Senator FE C Weinert of Guadalupe County to fill the vacancy.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
John L. Wortham
FE. C. Weinert
Guadalupe County
Worfham
Treasury circular mandates 2 percent interest on deposits
Secretary McAdoo announced a Treasury circular stating that starting in June all United States deposits will earn interest at 2 percent per year on monthly balances, with credits issued twice annually. This marks an early administrative departure of the Wilson administration.
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Washington, Dbd. C
Wilson
Carranza Forbids Use Of Foreign Money In Mexican Regions
Washington May 1 Foreign merchants in Ciudad Porf de Diaz and other Coahuila towns will close shops immediately under Carranza decree forcing his paper currency into circulation Taxes raised twenty percent to finance the Carranza campaign.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D
Ciudad Porth de Diaz
Coahuila
Carranza
Caranza
Canada inaugurates new mail route to Britain
May 1 London reports the Dominion government new plan to carry all Canadian mail between Canada and Great Britain by 12 summer and eight winter ships. The contract with four lines Allen Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and White Star Dominion aims to shift traffic from the New York route and add substantial service value in Montreal Quebec St John Nova Scotia Halifax.
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Dominion
Canada
Great Britain
New York
Allen
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
White Star Dominion Lines
Simmer
Montreal
Quebeck
St. John
Malifax
Democrats Oppose Webb Bill in Senate Action
In Sacramento May 1 Democrats pledged to oppose final passage of the Webb bill restricting land holdings. A brief debate showed Democrats aligning with the National administration, while Progressives aimed for a vote. Bryan’s counsel influenced the stance as lawmakers planned to defer action until the final roll call.
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Bryan
Ee Press
Sacramento
Fot
Allen Land Holding
Senate
Wilsen
Dryan
Price rise hits ice and art asset costs in Greater New York
Natural ice prices rose from 3.50 to 6.00 per unit amid a mild winter causing consumer dismay. Artificial ice, whose production is not climate dependent, also saw price increases without a clear meteorological explanation.
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Pew
Greater
New York
Printers convene across states to cut costs and boost profits
About a thousand printers from Minnesota and neighboring regions gather at the Cost Congress held at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis. The event, organized by the Minnesota organization of the Ben Franklin Club, runs three days with opening remarks by president E. K. Whiting of Owatonna. The aim is to discuss methods for saving expenses and increasing profits in the printing trade.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dakotas
Montana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Radisson Hotel
Minesota
Ben Franklin Club
Congress
K. Whiting
Owatonna
Federal troops reach Guaymas to secure Sonora port
Three thousand federal soldiers occupy the approaches to Chihuahua City while Guaymas, the last federal holdout in Sonora, is reinforced by 2,090 more troops landed from the Pacific coast. The move ends the risk of a Tebels attack on northern ports.
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Associated Press
Chihuaia City
Guayamas
Sonora
Pacific Coast
H Qlf
Weather forecast for Washington and Texas regions
Cloudy conditions expected with likely showers Friday. Temperatures listed show 58 at 7 am, highs near 82, cooling to around 39 at night. Locals forecast warm weekend with scattered rain and mild winds across Dallas and surrounding areas.
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Yeaterday
Railroads Seek 5 Percent Freight Rate Increase
New York May announced that the eastern railroads will ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to raise all freight rates by five percent. The notice stated the move was decided today and reflects rising operating costs.
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New York
Eastern Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Peace Congress Opens in St Louis May Day gathering
The fourth American Peace Congress convenes in St Louis with delegates from across the nation. Notables such as Richard Bartheldt Andrew Carnegie and university presidents attend the opening sessions promoting arbitration and disarmament efforts. Charles W. Fairbanks, Booker T. Washington and William J Bryan are slated for upcoming talks.
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ST. Louis
St. Lewis
Anniversary of Manila Bay Battle Marked in Washington
Washington notes mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Manila Bay victory by Admiral Dewey’s squadron. The swift midnight entry into Manila Bay and the destruction of the Spanish fleet are recalled as a turning point in U S policy and the Spanish American War.
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Washington, & C
Manila Bay
Dewey
Whiel
United States
Spain
Maine
Wavona
Comtodors
Tlong Kone
Ching Gen
Manila
Philippine Islands
Bange
Baner Harbor
Pheonrice
Ren Veitlees
Railroad grants old reunion rate to Confederate troops
The railroad commission received a telegram from Tadgie J. Freeman announcing the line will honor a special Confederate reunion rate, setting one cent per mile for the west of the Mississippi. Texas lines are expected to follow.
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Associated Press
Austen
Tex
Tadgie T. J. Freeman
Taxus and
Parisie Money
Kattahooes
Tean
Mississippi
Peace Congress Speakers Urge Equal Panama Canal Access
Former Vice President Charles W Fairebanks told the American Peace Congress in St Louis that the United States bears a moral duty to admit ships of other nations on the same terms as American vessels to the Panama Canal. He argued for open access as a matter of principle amid wartime tensions.
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Uiiversity of
Mixhugri
Thwing
Western Reserve University
University of Vichican
McVey
University of North Dakota
Mitehueli
University of South Carolina
Chancelor Kirkland
Vandertdlc University
Panpie Pern Andrews
American Serioul Peace League
Congress
William J. Bryan
Percy Vo Pennybacker
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Charles W. Pairbanks
United States
Booker T. Wash
ST. Louis
Panama Canal
American Peace Congress
Foremer
Charles W. Faire Banks
Americans Attend Three World Fairs Opening Day
Berlin May 1 three great fairs opened with American participation. The International Building Exposition at Leipzig featured a sizable American exhibit as part of the opening day events.
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Berlin
Leips Sic
Howard murder case gains no final verdict at Vernon trial
The Howard murder trial neared end of testimony on day four with closing arguments set for tomorrow morning. The case, transferred from Ha county to Amarillo, features a jury split 7 to 5 for acquittal in earlier trials and 7 to 5 for conviction in Vernon, as court crews work nights to complete testimony amid crowded sessions and a large turnout of spectators.
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Howard
Texas
Ha County
Huff
Tice
Court of Civil Ap
Amarillo
Aso
Vernon
Veniremen
Increased Wages Dented Conductors In Railway News
Fragments indicate wage rises affecting train crews and labor actions. A layoff or refusal by attendants hints at tensions, with references to trainmen and running costs shaping disputed pay outcomes.
Senators Oppose Tariff Schedule in Conference Protest
Senators Newland Chamberlain Lane Thompson Shafroth and Wastslington J. C. protested to the President against the sugar and wool tariffs in the tariff bill. They were sent to the conference to argue for changes.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Wastlington J. C
May
Newland Chamberlain
Lane
Thompson
Shafroth
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