Reconciliation Reorganization Amid Political Tensions
Current factional moves in Congress push for a major reconciliation package while Republicans resist and progressives press for gains. Party leaders navigate conflicts over timing and scope as public debate intensifies.
Plan Joint Caucus Aimed at Reorganizing Republican Campaigns
Washington May 22 Republicans urged a joint Senate House caucus for immediate reorganiz ation of the congressional campaign committee to regain power in 1916. Senate leaders including Gallinger and Norris backed a unified drive, with a five member conference committee to work with House Republicans and plan a publicity campaign and unified convention rules for delegates and primaries.
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Senate
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Kee
Mowngend
Clark
Wyoming
Norris
Jones
Thess
Sherman
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Ultimate Union Hope Expressed
A concise message expresses hope for unity among Presbyterian and other denominations, signaling a shared commitment to collaboration and peace within a diverse faith landscape.
Forward Step Taken in Presbyterian Unity Talks
Atlanta May 22 prospects bright for Pan-Presbyterian Pentecostal closing tomorrow as assemblies end and a greater union plan called Greater Pres beress is launched. A new missionary committee to unify church funds, Drr. Miller faces resignation dispute, and a dramatic protest leads to a session disruption.
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Authorities defied by whiskey traders in Montana chase
A Special United States posse of six men hunts two Paradise men who fled with a truck carrying 20 cases of whiskey across the Flathead reservation between Paradise and Sloan’s Ferry. The pair, prominent Saddlemen of Sloan’s Ferry, fled armed with Winchesters and revolvers, defying local authorities. Elkler, nearing Missoula with seven prisoners arrested near Arlee for furnishing intoxicants to Indian women, dispatched the chase to intercept the outfit on the reservation.
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Missoula
United States
M.P. Eikler
Flathead
Paradise
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Sloane’ Ferry
Elkler
Miss Foula
Arlee
Major League Results and Local News Highlights
Berlin hosts xinge and emperors as premiers and matches in major leagues conclude With Butte defeating Great Falls 5 to 3 Ketches earns a decision over Thompson and Goldberg's cartoon features Anaconda plans Fourth County petition for fair money and tanker records sent to the senate Cripple fails from a car bumpers and county road spending noted Swede Murphy in custody while police monitor motor vehicles Statewide golf results and market reports wrap up the page Butte Woodmen return from convention on an area note
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Northern Pacific Railroad to Span Flathead Reservation this Year
A Northern Pacific survey crew led by James Derrig indicates a line from Dixon to Polson will be completed by next month with trains reaching Polson by September 15. Three surveys will fix the route passing near Molese and Dast hcross Crow creek, about a mile from Ronan, at an estimated $1.35 million total cost. Residents of Ronan hope the line will pass through their town if costs remain manageable.
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Flathead Reservation
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James Derrig
Grand Nie
Mont
Polson
Derrig
Molese
Crow Creek
Ronan
Great Northern
Ronanare
Three Soldiers Die in Gun Blast at Fort Moultrie
A breechblock failure on a 12 inch coastal artillery gun at Fort Moultrie near Charleston caused the deaths of privates Baxter, Christensen, and Dalton, with nine or more others seriously injured during night practice. Two victims were cut in two and died instantly.
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Coast Artillery
Workman Falls From Eighth Floor At Chicago Office Tower
James Hamilton, a worker, toppled over the edge while placing a stone on the eighth floor of a downtown Chicago office building. He fell toward the sidewalk where hundreds passed. the body narrowly missed several bystanders.
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Ofice
James Hamilton
PROCURER OF DYNAMITE QUICK TO KILL HIMSELF
In Lawrence Massachusetts William M Wood and Dennis J Collins stand charged with conspiring to plant dynamite to intimidate strikers at the American Woolen concern. Pittman, slated to testify before the grand jury, died by suicide after tests and witness testimony revealed plotting and use of dynamite. The trial resumes tomorrow as prosecutors outline the scheme and connections.
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Mass
Pittman
Lawrence
William M. Wood
American Woolen
Atteaux
Dennis J. Collin
Grand Jury Inn
Woodmill
Laren
Rice
Breen
Begs for Guillotine, Is Refused in Caircasson Trial
Miguel Vallesoi, who returned from Argentina and surrendered claiming he wished to face execution for a years-old murder, was freed by a jury in Caircasson France. He told of his spiritual conversion and motive to expose his crime to satisfy the law, noting his former prosperous Argentine job. The jury acquitted him without deliberation amid a sensational case once marked by guilt by default and a guillotine sentence.
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Caircasson
France
Miguel Vallesoi
Emperor Guests Gather for Victoria Luise and Ernest August Wedding
Berlin May 2 The wedding of Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernest August draws a diverse array of emperors and princes from Germs British dominions and beyond. Security is heavy with Russian and British detectives aiding German police as royals travel by rail and road to events. King George and Emperor Nicholas resemble each other in uniformed appearances while Gruenewald track hosts a pavilion race and a state dinner will welcome royal visitors.
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Victoria Luise
Ernest August of Cumberlands
William
George
Nicholas
Gruenewald Track
Girl Breaks Jail Wins Pair of Gloves
In San Rafael California in May a 16 year old girl Clara Scott escaped from jail after taunting Constable George Agnew. She reportedly left Seattle where she lived and disappeared after promising a box of cigars. Sheriff Joshua Keating later confirmed the prisoner’s escape and noted the cell was empty the next morning. A separate item reports Jasper, a head baker at the State hospital in Illinois, fell into a dough mixer and died.
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San Rafael
Cal
George Agnew
Clara Scott
Seattle
Agnew
Joshua Keating
Sager
Nam
Springnem, Iil
Sonn Jasper
State Hospital
Ruler of Japan Senator Walsh Ill Explains Stand
In Tokyo a grave concern is voiced as Senator Walsh, described as ruler of Japan, discusses his stance amid illness. The report notes W e i P i a n a mile in the Senate and reflects anxiety over leadership and health affecting policy.
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Walsh
Emperor of Japan Ill. Turns on Illness Rattles Nation
May 22 reports Tokio says Emperor Yoshihito is ill with inflammation and high fever. Eight court physicians attend as officials note the illness began with a slight indisposition May 18 and is not deemed a serious setback. The Imperial palace bulletin says the emperor is asleep with no change in condition and remains under close medical care.
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Montana Senator Walsh Opposes Tariff Bill In Senate
In an authorized interview, Senator Walsh of Montana clarifies he will fight the tariff bill in the Senate with amendments to align with the Democratic platform. He notes the proposed changes hit Montana industries like wool, sugar, lumber, coal, and meat, and argues a balance is needed between revenue and protection while acknowledging price effects on households.
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