Lobby hearings reveal sugar lobby's actions and tensions
A Washington investigation into a sugar lobby revealed organized campaigns to pressure lawmakers and influence President Wilson. Louisiana and Hawaiian sugar interests described efforts to sway senators and representatives, while denying insidious or illegal activity. Several witnesses recounted failed attempts to meet the president or gain direct access to him, and disputes over the nature of lobby activity intensified during the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jung
Wilson
Louisiana
Fawntan Whin
Soue
Sugar Ten
Ankly
Altuigh
Tia
Jules Godichaus
Gir
Representitiyee
Gusichex
Ed Dickinson
Minister Arrests Riotous Cowboys in Deheque
A group of twenty five cowboys were arrested in Deheque after street clashes led by Rev. A F Glover who, armed with a resolver, escorted them to jail. Mayor Walker and the city marshal faced tension as the situation escalated, with a public disturbance and threats of violence continuing through the day. Sheriff Schraver and deputies aided in maintaining order while the arrested cowboys accused the minister of concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Deheque
A. F. Glover
Iker
Ane Ong
Walker
Tevange
Schraver
Josh
Turkish grand vizier killed in assassination at Constantinople
A high level murder in Constantinople left Grand Vizier Mahmud Shefket Pasha fatally wounded and later dead, with Foreign Minister Arif Said Halim among those injured. An assassin’s car opened fire as the official convoy moved toward the schittite porte, triggering a rapid pursuit and arrest of a suspect named Topal Venik amid reports of revolvers and cartridges found.
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Constanipoyte
Jans
Mahmand Sohefket Pasha
Tie Ald-De-Enenap
Falent
Thrahin Bey
Arimee
Halim
Cognci
Alate
Ministry of War
Schittite Porte
Ie Wrand
Tyrahim Hey
Topaz Venik
Peng
Schefker
Schefker Pasha
Topal Ventil
Agissins
Mahmoud Selefket Pasha
Hrani Visier Sines Dan
Kianil Pasha
da Pasha
Tehatalja
Constantinople
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha Banrab
Afagdad
Miltary
Abdul Hamid
Germany
Arn Mahmoud Schetker P
Mahan Sehetket Pa
Commissariat
Turkish War Office
Nie Wis
Grand Council of the
Empire
Free hemp and other articles move to tax-free list
Senate finance subcommittee proposes transferring hemp and other items to the free list. The plan would reduce revenue by about 1.5 million dollars yearly, with estimated losses from various articles including pig iron, hemp, livestock, and coal tar dyes. The measure aims to lower farmers' costs by cheaper inputs, though some duties may shift to other products.
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Weektisien
Senate Finance
Senate
Ees
mMutiabin Msi
Mother and Baby Drowned in Creek Tragedy After Flood
Mrs Stella Rilsey and her 13 month old child drowned while attempting to ford a swollen creek near the mouth of the stream. Witnesses found a horse and wagon abandoned hours later, and Mrs Silvey’s body was recovered two miles downstream amid strong current. the infant’s body remained missing. Mrs Silvey, aged about 22, was the daughter of a Grand Army of Montana department officer.
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Fing Moe
Stella Rilsey
Ais. Silvey
Whateaw County
Chis Eles
Post Office Parcel Post Rules Announced for July 1
Washington issues instructions for parcel post handling. Regulations take effect July 1 with charges based on weight and distance, receipts show amount collected, and delivery by rural routes and special delivery advised.
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Washington
Una
Nile Parrel
Dapee
Des Iso
Lobie
Uwlsa
Sty
Inesgongere
Unclear OCR Summary From The Standard Page
Fragmented text references a Wes Virginia strike prour grand vigier of Turkey assassination, protests in Minnis, parcel post delivery, sugar men, banks, national banks, flag editorial, socialist pressures, civilian pull-rase, murder in industry, parade and market reports. Entities and events are garbled and some names unclear due to OCR errors.
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Virginiie
Grand Vigier
Turkey
Minnis
Eubehiy
Eltita
Vince
Jeromp
Jacob
Questens
Anaspere
Questine
Bitte Bay
Spain
Chrisiien
Goldberg
Fair Divorc ee Is Engaged to Young Adolphus Busch
Janis Puce il announces engagement to Adolphus Busch Jr. amid ongoing divorce proceedings. The couple’s ties to a show prize string and a May departure are mentioned as context, with public humiliation cited in the divorce case.
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Adolphus Busch
Janis
Puceil
Aire
Parkey Jambert
Jon J. Lamers
Young Busch
Jalphus Busch Mex
Florence
Maraisigliey FL
Miss Withence Darker
Kane
Richmond
Women of Illinois Near to Having the Ballot
Illinois suffrage supporters react to a House action likely to send the measure to Governor Dunne for executive approval or veto. Chicago leaders hail the development as a major advance toward national suffrage, while noting a state amendment would be needed for broader voting rights.
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Women OF
Illinois
Surinedield
House Lochey
Dune
Tin Ingter Parl
Pregent Weels
United States
Danas Tontelit
Albeage
Women's Suffrage
Chicago
Catherine W. Meleet
Ste
Auai Finse
Pial Bs
Aelion
Takei
Sauih Valsota
Unclear OCR Entry on Local Event and People
Fragmentary text shows names and roles but obscured details. Readers are left with a jumbled account mentioning a nephew, an official, and unsettling phrases about events and rites, with no coherent dates places or outcomes. The readable items hint at a ceremony or action involving individuals tied to a local setting.
Nations Guest 5 Royally Received in Washington
Laura Muller Brazil Foreign Minister and special ambassador to the United States visits Washington to repay Serer Jani's 1906 visit. A private reception by President Wilson precedes a grand state reception with the diplomatic corps cabinet supreme court and their spouses. Cavalry escorts accompany Dr. Miller and his party as they tour official quarters.
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Washington
Laura Muller
Brazil
United States
Serer Jani
Preaident Wilson
Qplomatic Corps
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Prout Amy
NAVY
State Department Ofields
Dr. Miler
Fire destroys major unit in Prince Albert area
The NUL building in Prince Albert was destroyed by fire today. Insurance estimates put damages around 500 000 dollars. It was described as the largest unit of its kind in Western Canada.
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Mr. Dickinson
Baer
Benrir Overman
Prince Albert
Naskarenewan
Thy Wil
Laney Samping
Womiins Eorth
Insg
Uit
Canada
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Chita Meg
Moncton
Dickinson
Washinston
Gudithaux
White House
Tumutty
Schefret
Alery
Badin
Malia Senefket Pasha
Perrine
List
Pargel Post
Hueser Vassies Trante
Vrougiile
Mrvasce
Tyne M
Dinebeydoe
Critip Sovsiles
NUL
Constitution
West Virginia
Dan
Win
Dhe
Eerond
Eotier
Porcine
Hye
Dahl
Virginia
Vie Viton
MSV Diderstimiine
Horny
Burne Jn
Enish
West Virgina
Litien
Muegiy
Ats Authority
Chay
Ted Sotel
Wade Pee
Peter
Maeve
Rte Verein
Avion Peti
Magar
Peale
Jal
Ada
Pratt
Boral
Centain Morgan
Supreme Court of the
Unite States
Phence Nin
Martine
Morgan
Bali
Mr. Weal
Age
Kora
Serta
WitcSs
Berah- Ty
Feta
Joseph He Cais
Bapromnuta
Urink &. Kennett
Minto
Jones
Fig Multility Court
Mother" Jones
Adj. Tren
Mharies D. Eliott
West Miralida
Wiar
Borah
Hilott
Ankivings
Tilcoty
Military
F. L. Long
Trish
Courh
Robert Farti
Eis
Aeyator
Esas
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