One Year Navy Term Adopted by House Committee
A one year term in the Navy is adopted in an amendment to the naval bill, unanimously approved by the committee of the whole. The article discusses managing long term contracts and suggests life insurance as a prudent option, mentioning National Life Insurance Company of Virginia and an agent, S. 8 Ballard, in Montpelier Vermont.
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Navy
National Life Ins. Co
Ballard
Rialto
Montpelier
Syrians Plead With Wilson for Aid to Mount Lebanon
A New York Syrian committee urged President Wilson and State Department counsellor Polk to obtain permission from Turkey and the Entente to deliver food to Mount Lebanon, then an autonomous Turkish state, where thousands had died or suffered from famine despite a largely Christian population. Syrians in Cairo planned to ship food if allowed, as the government weighed possible actions.
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New York
Wilson
Polk
State Department
Turkey
Entente
Atl
Lebanon
Mt. Labann
Sprlans
Keypt
Dillon Sees Little Hope In Dublin Rebellion Debate
London June 2 Premier Asquith moved adjournment of Parliament to give MPs time to discuss any subject. John Dillon Nationalist urged debate on Ireland including martial law and arrests, but acknowledged it risked inflaming tensions. He critiqued government efforts toward reconciliation with Ireland while urging responsible action.
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London
Asquith
Rise of
Commons
John Dillon
Trish
Ireland
Ireminth
Rillian
Levid Laeyd
Eriel
Ireland Prisoner Policy Debate Prompted By Asquith
Mr. Lloyd George pressed Premier Asquith on the principle guiding treatment of prisoners in Ireland. Asquith promised leniency consistent with public order, noting eight hundred released and that only those clearly implicated or returning danger would be detained.
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Lloyd George
Dillon
Asquith
Dublin
Ireland
Tnnditel
Liebknecht to be tried for treason in Berlin
Copenhagen reports a Berlin court ordered the prosecution of Dr. Liebknecht, the noted specialist, for treason over his alleged support for government policies during the war. He was arrested in Berlin after taking part in May Day protests.
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Copenhagen
Vie
London
Berlin
H. Wilitiken
Bard L
Alaska Glaciers Retreat Report from Survey Front
A brief note on the retreat of Berry Glacier in Alaska’s northwest Prine Wil area, showing the glacier front moved back several hundred feet over years. The report, by a researcher, includes sketches and reproductions, and will be filed with the U.S. Geological Survey in Washington D.C.
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United States Geologial Survey
Prine Wil
Wimimsomund
Alaska
Lee
Furry Slater
Tubmwn
Chester
States
Pelegiel Warvey
Warhugies
D.C
Baker Sees Democratic Unity At Ohio Convention
Secretary of War Baker told the Ohio Democratic convention that the party rests on four years of achievement led by President Wilson. He highlighted the Federal Reserve Act, rural credits, direct election of senators, and new regulations while warning of a divided opposition and labeling the detractor group as self‑seeking. He praised democratic foreign policy and urged avoiding war with Mexico.
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Columbus
Newton
Baker
America
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Chicago
Congress
Mexico
Maker
Boston & Maine rail notes extended to July 17
The Boston & Maine railroad notes totaling 13 million dollars were extended to July 17 after Presidential announcement by I. H. Hustis. Over 97 percent of note holders consented, enabling the reorganization committee to work out rehabilitation plans for the property.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
H. Hustis
Rolt Oi
Help for Working Women in Frankfort Kentucky
A letter from Mrs James Convey of Frankfort Kentucky credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after female weakness left her unable to work She states she used three bottles and regained her strength recommending the remedy to other women The letter invites readers to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts and asks women to consider trying the tonic before losing hope
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Rankfort
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. James
St. Clair St
Frankfort
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Standard Oil Trust May Return To Courts
Washington June 2 Following a conference between President Wilken and Attorney General Gregory it is learned contempt proceedings against Standard Oil directors for alleged violations of a supreme court decree ordering dissolution may be sought. Gregory said his department has been studying the matter and a decision will be reached soon.
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Washington
Wilken
Gregory
Supreme Court
Deferee
President backs McGillicuddy bill for federal employee pay
Washington June 2 President Wilson told Representative McGillicuddy of Maine he favored his bill to compensate federal employees in service and hopes it can serve as a model for state law. The measure had already been favorably reported by the judiciary committee.
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Washington
Wilson
McGillicuddy
Maine
Judiciary
Canadian gold imports surge as Morgan ships add 27 million
New York reports J P Morgan & Co acting for the British government added about 5000000 in gold to the recent Canada movement. The total for the current movement reaches about 27000000 dollars as imports from Canada continue.
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New York
Jane
Canada
J. P. Morgan & Co
Hughes Rivalry Rages as Chicago Convention Nears
As the Republican convention approaches in Chicago the fight over William Howard Hughes resurges. Supporters and managers split into camps, with Hughes maintaining a commanding lead though efforts to force his withdrawal falter. Roosevelt's stance and Hitchcock attacks move the clash toward a volatile, uncertain climax.
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Siuce
Charles BE
Hughes
Mughes
Eld
High C
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevel
Cal. Roostvelt
Justice Hughes
Roosevelt
Frank Hitchcock
Land
Mr. Hitchcock
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