Mrs Eaton’s Daughter to Wed in Urgent News
Boston reports a telegram from Dorothy Eaton, Jennie May Eaton’s daughter, saying she will likely marry within a year. Miss Eaton, 17, has rejected 17 suitors and is considering four positions, sending word from Colonial Beach, Virginia.
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Clore
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph Eaton
Henry Ainsworth
Dorothy Virginia Ainaworth Eaton
Miss Eaton
Colonial Beach
Fire at Crumb quarry destroys enginehouse in Westerly
A Wednesday blaze at Crumb quarry in Westerly Rhode Island destroyed the enginehouse and boiler room. The fire, believed incendiary, caused about 16000 dollars in damage. Local authorities investigate as firefighters battle flames and assess losses.
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Westerly
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Crumb
Wool Interests Conference Fails to Form National Wool Board
Washington wool producers and manufacturers met at the Department of Agriculture to discuss standardizing grades and improving quality. Secretary Houston organized the first such wool industry conference in years. George Rummel led sessions and indicated consensus on standardization efforts. The meeting adjourned with plans for future action and a regular I. A. A. D. meeting set for Gilbert's Hall on Friday at 7 o'clock.
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Department of Agriculture
Houston
George Rummel
Division of Animal Husbander
Mellen Hearing Highlights Morgan Duty Dispute
Washington reports Charles S. Mellen denied sacrificing for J P Morgan as New Haven president. Lewis Cass Ledyard and Geo F. Baker challenged his testimony at the interstate commerce hearing. Skinner pushed back against claims he was a rubber stamp director and defended interlocking directorates as sometimes beneficial. Laurence Minot of Boston to follow on the stand. The commission appears ready to drop efforts to compel William Rockefeller’s attendance.
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New Haven Railroad
Grand Trunk
J. Pierpont Morgan
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Iire
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Morgan
Ledyard
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American Express Company
Boston & Maine
Express Company
Nw York
J.P. Morgen
McChord
Skinner
Billard Company
Laurence Minot
Boston
William Rockefeller
Uedd
Clvis
Railroad accidents fall in interstate bulletin quarter
Washington June bulletin shows a 78 percent drop in fatalities and 147 injuries across all railroad classes for the quarter ended December 31, 1913, with 486 fewer train accidents reported. The report notes about 2307 injuries and property damage totaling 3,000,300, indicating broad declines in the period.
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Washington
Interstate Commeter Commission
Canal opening date still undecided in Washington
Washington officials from the wire and navy departments are planning the formal Manina canal opening. Secretary Garrison and Acting Secretary Roosevelt have conferred on the date but no decision has been reached. The ceremonies likely wait until after Congress adjournment next March.
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President drenched by downpour at Artington cemetery
A severe rainstorm struck Artington cemetery during the unveiling of the Confederate monument as the president spoke. He exited his speech and entered the automobile with his two daughters, both soaked, before reaching the White House.
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Artington Cemetery
Confederate Monument
White House
Young Artists Stavish on Art Across Races and Ages
Excerpt from Robin's Notebook discusses how industrial art can echo nature and ancient designs. It argues that Gothic capitals and decorative works should derive from natural motifs like oak leaves clover and thistle rather than pure industrial abstraction. Judith Claudel notes in Jane Century.
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Judith Claudel
Jane Century
Political Profit From Magnifying Evils Speech
Secretary of Commerce Ben Redfield spoke to Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on national business conditions using a weather map metaphor. He argued mood varies by region, cited imports and exports data for April, and warned against exploiting pessimism for political gain while noting labor needs in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Dull Ray
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Ishneas
Germany
Assieta Hoth
Fortien
Secretary of Labor
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Kansas
Oklahoma
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California
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Oklaonsa
Nebraska
Florida
Play Lost With Irving In Empress Hall
Montreal reports that a manuscript of a new play by Trevinna was found in the Empress of Ireland hall after a failed search. Irving reportedly told English he would become a famous man if the manuscript were preserved in England.
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A. S. Rouglish
Trevinn
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Tevinge
England
Gov McGovern Announces U S Senate Candidacy
Governor Francia K. McGovern yesterday formed his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator from Wisconsin Vallivan.
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U. S. Senate
Vallivan
Wis
Ine
Francia KE. McGovern
Unity of States
The Pure Food Law's Struggle to Enforce Standards
An early critique notes enforcement challenges as the Pure Food and Drug Act takes effect May 1. It explains differences from the meat inspection act and warns that federal inspectors cannot cover all producers. Adulterated goods may be seized only across state lines, leaving intrastate commerce under state control.
Domestic Tips From The Home And Household Columns
A collection of household advice on preserving stockings and spices, cleaning remedies, and care for silverware. Tips cover food tricks, preserving pies without eggs, cat scent neutralization, dishwashing routines, and how to keep silver bright with ammonia and gum camphor. Dorothy Dexter.
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Dorothy Dexter
Remarkable Geyser Like Hole Found on Lassen
Forest supervisor Wod of Ruskin says a large hole near Mount Lassen shows geyser action rather than a noted phenomenon. Aved ice fossil lake waters melt into ash and mud as jetting water pours from the ground, spanning hundreds of feet and many miles away.
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The Gitl Who Marries a Man Much Older Than Herself
A reader asks about marrying an older husband in Home Probie advice column. The editor responds advising commitment, fidelity, and avoiding jealousy while suggesting the writer seek happiness within the marriage, even as social temptations arise.
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