Lovett Is Called to Give Evidence in Sugar Lobby Probe
Washington June 18 The Senate lobby inquiry widened as the Overman committee ordered Lovett to explain a New York statement that lobbyists sought jobs at Union Pacific to influence the Pacific sugar case. The panel focused on Oxnard Palmer letters showing efforts to sway Congress for a protective sugar tariff. Lowry testified he earned about 17 000 yearly as a salesman for the Federal Sugar Refining Co. and was linked to refiners’ push for free sugar.
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Land Grant Proposed to Raise Funds for Roads
The senate public lands committee considered but did not report bills authorizing a grant of one million acres of public land to each western state on terms for state use and road construction. If reported favorably, the plan has committee support, opposing the Bourne bonds plan.
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Olmstead Suspended Over Bureau of Statistics Discipline
Washington June 18 Victor H Olmstead chief of the bureau of statistics was suspended by Secretary Houston pending an inquiry into charges of lack of discipline and poor administration. The office faces overhauling amid complaints of favoritism and unrest and the possibility of transferring the bureau to the census office.
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Hearings shift as miners strike probe nears Washington
In Charleston West Virginia June 18 the Senate Mine Strike Investigating Committee closed its work for the moment and prepared to return to Washington. Operators controlled by Paint and Cabin creeks dispute over guards and wages aired. Mother Jones was cited in speeches. The committee will resume within weeks, with testimony and documentary records to be placed on file.
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Effect of Attorney General Opinions on Montana Taxation
Helena dispatch reports Attorney General Kelly issued two opinions enlarging Montana tax base. Mineral rights separated from surface rights are taxable, and lands stripped of patent may be taxed. Officials estimate $15 million added to state wealth this year. The Northern Pacific Railway grant exclusions are overridden by ruling, making mineral rights taxable.
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Entre Nous edge Bankers in Columbia Gardens tilt
A northwest league baseball game at Columbia Gardens saw Entre Nous defeat the Bankers by a 6 to 3 score. Wilcox worked seven frames allowing two hits while Bonner yielded six. Notable hits included Halloran and Bonner with three-base hits and Kelly and Honeychurch with two-base hits.
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Ravens Sluggers Edge Pacific Stars In Home Run Lede
In a baseball feature the Ravens Sluggers defeated the Pacific Stars with key homers by Hodge and Cassidy. Battersen-Ravens Cassidy and Daniels also starred as Shea and Leahey contributed for the Stars. The report mentions manslaughter in connection with Luther McCarty and a May 24 proceeding, with Pelkey training for a right with Gunboat Smith in Los Angeles, awaiting acquittal.
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Government appeals to Bernstorff over exposition invitation
Secretary Bryan conferred with German ambassador Count Bernstorff urging Germany to participate in the Panama Pacific exposition. The move, prompted by European powers resisting invitations, follows a White House visit and signals coordinated government efforts amid tariff and canal tolls debates. Rock Island Ill June 18 modern Woodmen rate readjustment set for referendum by August as board orders vote.
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State Department
White House
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