Senate Democrats Back Tariff Bill Debate Over Free Sugar
Finance committee endorses the Underwood tariff bill with no hearings. Poindexter backs free sugar, James of Kentucky defends Wilson policy. Smoot LaFollette Clark push for public hearing. Simmons aims to report to Senate by June 1.
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Taft to Address Unitarian Anniversary Week
The advance guard of visitors arrived in Boston for the Unitarian anniversary week. Leaders from across the country will participate in services and programs opening Sunday morning. An address by former President Taft and the unveiling of a statue of Edward Everett Hale in the Public Garden are planned.
Fire insurance net loss ratio for Texas in 1912
The State Insurance Board releases figures showing Texas fire insurers had 10.23 million in net premiums and 9.05 million in net losses for 1912. The resulting loss ratio is 0.929 percent, with an additional 35 percent added for maintenance and expenses. Thirty-eight percent overall cost reflects salaries, commissions, and other overhead across 125 companies.
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Silk Striker Return Promised Despite Disruptions
In New Jersey the silk manufacturing district notes breaks among strikers as three men are reported to have acted. Many operations will resume at the looms Monday under reports from I W W leaders De Clare and Hines. A silk worker's porch was blown up injuring no one.
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Bryan and Chinda Tackle California Alien Land Bill
Secretary of State Bryan and Baron Chinda meet at the State Department after discussing California’s alien land bill. The mood is cordial, but the dispute remains unresolved as diplomacy continues to navigate their nations’ interests. Bryan favors frock coats, while silk hats are reserved for formal occasions.
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Texas Press Association Concludes Second Day in San Antonio
The Texas Press Association convention at San Antonio moves into its third day with Governor ColQuitt's address and a Fort Sam Houston military review highlighted this afternoon. A badger fight and a Mexican supper closed the day's events before officers are elected and a convention city picked tomorrow morning.
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Levi P Morton Reaches Ninetieth Birthday in Bedbound State
Former vice president and longtime banker Levi P. Morton marks his 90th birthday on May 16, facing critical illness and confinement to bed. No observance was held due to his health, with doctors cautious about recovery given age and illness.
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First Middle States Intercollegiate Track Meet at Lafayette
Preparations are complete for the inaugural Middle States Intercollegiate Athletic Association track meet at Lafayette College tomorrow. Athletes from about a dozen leading colleges in the section will compete in relay races and other events on the program.
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Merriman Divorce Fight Prompted By Desertion Claim
Mrs Beasie C Merriman through her lawyers told Judge Graham she will not accept the compromise offered by her husband who sues for divorce on grounds of desertion Major Clarence Murphy and Captain Henry C Merriman proposed withdrawal and allow a divorce by desertion Mrs Merriman vows to fight to clear her name in San Francisco California May 16.
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Mission Boards Propose Unified Financial Plans
St Louis May 156. Recommendations for the year to the Woman's Missionary Union by the Home and Foreign Mission boards outline financial plans and duties. They urge circulation of Home Mission literature, a March week of prayer, and open treasurer books until April 30, with emphasis on foreigners, frontier work, and missionary schools. Regular and proportional giving with a one tenth minimum is urged across groups.
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Manitoba University Commencement Address by Dr. George E Vincent
The annual commencement day at Manitoba University featured a keynote from Dr. George E. Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota, delivering the graduation address to the class. The exercises showcased notable graduates and university milestones in Winnipeg.
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Presbyterians Unite in Historic Union Communion
On May 16 the four grand divisions of the Presbyterian church joined in a union communion service in Atlanta, with more than three thousand communionists including delegates from across the United States. R M Russell moderated the United Assembly and stressed the union communion as a step toward full church unity.
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Health Officer Questions Friedmann Tuberculosis Cure
Dr J N Hurt Indiana health official attends Washington physicians meeting. He questions Friedmann and his tuberculosia cure amid guarded government comments and suspected profits from a $125,000 sale. Nebraska travelers in session in Fremont with parade and convention opening.
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Duke of Westminster Sues Dutchess for Divorce
The Duke of Westminster sues his Duchess for absolute divorce in an English court, naming the Duke of Alba as a party. The case highlights tensions between royal authority and church views on divorce, with hearings held in secret and full testimony expected to be public.
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No Test of Law Likely to Be Made 15 The Belief
The United States may not test the legality of California land legislation in the Japan protest reply draft prepared by John Bassett Moore. President Wilson and the cabinet reviewed it for two hours as Secretary Bryan warns against guessing at negotiations. Officials await Governor Johnson action while War and Navy avoid sensational moves and only essential detachments to Hawaii proceed.
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Japan
California
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Rioting in Cincinnati as Carmen strike turns violent
In Cincinnati on May 146 two men and a boy were injured and 26 arrested for disorderly conduct during a demonstration to hinder traction company crews. Mounted police cleared the crowd. no shots were fired though missiles were thrown. The riot lasted about 30 minutes before control was restored.
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Government moves to dissolve United Shoe Machinery Company
James A. Fowler of the attorney general's office will travel to Boston to personally direct the Terill prosecution aimed at breaking up the United Shoe Machinery Company under the Sherman Antitrust Act, part of the government's anti trust suit.
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Federal authorities seize 1000 cartridges shipped to Arizona
Douglas Arizona May 16 Federal authorities today seized one hundred bundles of cartridges shipped into Dishes Arizona by express It is charged the ammunition was destined for Sonora for use by constitutionalists.
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Long Beach Millionaire Fined for Contempt in Delinquency Case
George L. Bixby, prominent Long Beach financier, was fined 25 dollars for contempt of court after failing to appear at a preliminary pandering hearing in Los Angeles. The contempt followed his ignored summons three weeks earlier in the Emma J. Goodman case.
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