Navy to turn ships into classrooms under Daniels plan
Secretary Josephus Daniels proposes that every ship become a school and each officer a teacher to improve naval training. He urges structured courses in engineering, electricity, machinery, carpentry, and primary instruction by younger officers, stressing initiative over rigid regulations and praising the navy’s historic feats from John Paul Jones to Manila Bay.
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Newport
R. L
Josephus Daniels
Naval War College
Daniels
Navy
Jess
Annapolis
War College
John Paul Jones
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Manila
Santiago
Austin Flood Trial Moves Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
The criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter tied to the dam break at Austin Pennsylvania on September 30, 1911, which killed eighty people and nearly erased the town, were moved for trial in Wellsboro on June 2.
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Austin
Wellsboro
Racing Law Up for Argument in Albany
The June 2 Albany hearing centers on the constitutionality of the anti gambling law prohibiting oral wagers. The case challenges provisions aimed at banning spoken bets in racing venues and related gambling practices.
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Albany, N. Y
Betting at race tracks faces Supreme Court of Appeal ruling
Betting at race tracks and the labeling by racing association directors were argued before the Supreme Court of Appeals today. If the law is upheld as constitutional, the revival plans for racing in the state will likely be set aside.
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Supre Court of Appeal
Annapolis Graduation Week Opens With Festive Naval Ceremony
In Annapolis Maryland and the United States Naval Academy began a week of gala exercises for graduation. Relatives and friends filled the city as the board of visitors conducted the annual inspection. An infantry drill and dress parade opened the program with further drills exhibitions and social events scheduled until Friday when the first class will be addressed by Secretary Daniels of the Navy.
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Annapolis
Maryland
United States Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Board of Visitors
Congress
Naval School
Secretary Daniels
Navy Department
Admiral Doyle's Home Narrowly Missed By Lightning
In Norfolk Virginia on June 2 during a severe electrical storm lightning struck within forty feet of Admiral Doyle's residence. A large tree in the admiral's yard was shattered by the strike.
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Admiral
Norfolk
Admiral Doyle
Superintendent Accused of Improper Advances in Pittsburg
June 2 report by a citizens committee found Superintendent Sam LeRoy Heeter guilty of making improper advances and taking unwarranted liberties with three women. He was suspended and granted a hearing the next day under the school code. In Vancouver a notable wedding linked Miss Geraldine Pipon to George Herbert Head, a former London resident.
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Pittsburg
Sam LeRoy Heeter
Cittizens
Board of Education
Vancouver
B. C
Christ Church
Geraldine Pipon
Pipon
C. B
Tower of London
George Herbert Head
London
Poet Laureate Alfred Austin Dies at 77 in London
London reports the death of Alfred Austin, the British poet laureate, occurring today. He was seventy seven years old.
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London
Alfred Austin
Final Plans Made for Coal Field Inquiry
Washington reports the senate inquiry into West Virginia coal fields has finalized plans. Written statements and outlines from mine operators and workers will be filed Wednesday. Hearings begin June 10 in Charleston after extended talks with coal operators and United Mine Workers representatives. Senator Swanson, chair, aims to convene all knowledgeable persons and will seek talks with Senators Kern Chilton and Goff. He warned witnesses that clemency will not be shown to recalcitrant ones.
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Washington
Senate
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Swanson
Kern
Chilton
Goff
Girls Begin Study Of Infant Hygiene In Cleveland
Five hundred Cleveland public school girls in their early teens started practical infant hygiene training with real babies at Sterling school. An eight month old was bathed and propped in a hygienic watch as the class observed. Ada B. Williams, supervisor of domestic science, hailed the course as epoch making in public schools. The infant’s sleep after baths demonstrated hygiene techniques.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Public Schools
Sterling School
Ada B. Williams
Senator Ransdell Attacks Free Sugar as Destruction of Industry
Washington June 2 Senator Ransdell of Louisiana denounced the sugar trust and the free sugar tariff plan, saying it would not cut prices but raise them after competition ends. He argued the Baltimore platform pledge protects legitimate industry and warned free sugar harms cane and beet sectors, Hawaii, and refiners. He cited job counts and warned of $52 million government impact while Congress revises the Underwood bill, maintaining a 10 percent duty on meat and similar shifts.
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Washington
Ransdell
Louisiana
Sugar Trust
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Hawaii
American Sugar Refining Company
Wickersham
Senate Finance Sub-Committee
House
Finance Committee
Shively
Senate
To Have a Brilliant Wedding tomorrow at St Regis
In New York on June 2 the white and gold St Regis ballroom will host the wedding of Blanche Lazo Arriaga daughter of Antonio Lazo Arriaga former Guatemalan minister in Washington to John F Steinman of Lancaster Pennsylvania. Bridesmaids include Caroline and Elizabeth Steinman sisters of the groom, Caroline Franklin of Lancaster, Jean Stewart of New York, Gabrielle McQuaid of Painfield New Jersey. Little Carita Mehia daughter of the Salvadoran minister will be flower girl.
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New York
St. Regis
Blanche Lazo
Antonio Lazo-Arriaga
Washington
John F. Steinman
Lancaster
Caroline
Elizabeth Steinman
Caroline Franklin
Jean Stewart
Gabrielle McQuaide
Painfield
N. J
Carita Mehia
Salvador
Senate and House Hearings and Bills Overview
The day in Congress saw a Senate session at 2 p m with a lobby committee starting hearings and a finance sub committee reviewing tariff schedules. Senator O Gorman pushed a bill creating a national prison labor commission, while a West Virginia coal mine strike investigation was scheduled to begin in Charleston on June 10. The House met at noon and, out of respect for the late George Konig of Maryland, adjourned at 2 10 p m. Representative Hinebaugh urged an ICC probe into the St Louis and San Francisco railroad, and Murdock proposed a national commission to study aliens' admission.
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Senate
Finance
Judiciary Committee
O'Gorman
West Virginia
Charleston
National Commission On Prison Labor
House
George Konig
Maryland
Hinebaugh
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
San Francisco
Murdock
National Commission
Chilton denies knowledge of Senate lobby in capital probe
Washington reports Senator Chilton testified before the Senate committee investigating alleged lobbying influence. He said he had not been approached by any lobby or interested party beyond constituents and had no knowledge of any lobby or lobbyist. He denied personal or professional stakes in tariff bill issues. Congressmen Davis and Brown gain new committee slots. Davis rises to eighth on Judiciary. Brown to third on Banking and Currency. Sam A. Hays prepares to take office as West Virginia internal revenue collector. E W Knight and Z T Vinson discuss Paint Creek coal field conditions.
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Washington
Chilton
Senate Committee
Davis
Brown
Mr. Davis
Judiciary
Mr. Brown
Banking and Currency
Sam A. Hays
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
E. W. Knight
Charleston
Z. T. Vinson
Huntington
Paint Creek
Senate
Wilson
Congress
House
Ohio
Goff
Capitol
White House
Overman
Reed
Ashurst
McMurray
Pope Pius X Turns Eighty Eight Birthday Quiet
Rome June 2 Pope Pius X marks his eighty eighth birthday born June 2 1835 at Biesi Despite his long life there was no celebration of the anniversary as he wished Cardinals Vatican officials and many churchmen and laymen sent greetings while no public observance occurred.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Biesi
Vatican
Train Hits Auto Killing Four in Elk River Crossing
Elk River Minnesota June 2 Four persons are dead and two injured when a Northern Pacific passenger train crashed into an automobile at a crossing near here today causing fatalities and injuries to the vehicle occupants and prompting an emergency response from local authorities.
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Elk River
Minn
Northern Pacific
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast Update
West Virginia expects fair weather Tuesday with increasing clouds on Wednesday. Virginia forecasts fair conditions Tuesday and probably Wednesday with light variable winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Denate Strikes On Trail Of Insidious Lobby
Washington June 2 Senate investigates the insidious lobby linked to tariff efforts. Dozens of senators testifying deny knowledge of improper influence and say personal investments in farms oil gas and newspapers were disclosed. President Wilson hints at more information as the inquiry continues late into the night.
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Denate
Senator’s praise and cattle grower protests noted
The senator quipped that he could carry a bundle of eels upstairs without dropping one. Ashurst recounted other men representing cattle and fruit growing interests who met him and presented legitimate arguments against certain provisions of the bill.
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Ashurst
Japan Accepts Bryan Peace Plan In Principle
Washington reports Viscount Chinda, Japan’s ambassador, notified Secretary Bryan that Japan accepts in principle the proposed universal peace plan. The signatories would refrain from hostilities for at least nine months while conflicts are considered by an international committee. Japan’s reply concerns only the plan’s problems, not details, and no formal approval yet. The ambassador discussed California alien land law negotiations with Bryan for half an hour without a definite result.
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Washington
Viscount Chinda
Japan
Bryan
United States
California
President Rejuvenated After Short Rest
Washington report notes three days of rest have brought color to the president as he greeted about 500 reporters at a Monday briefing. He spoke cheerfully answering many questions and indicated near completion of the industrial commission lineup and pending diplomatic appointments. He also said he would delay Mexico recognition until conditions warrant it.
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Washington
Wilson
Industrial Commission
Senate
Mexico
Mexico Republic
Major reshuffle in labor committee leadership
Washington June 2 The ways and means committee majority selections for the house committees were presented to the caucus for ratification. Lewis of Maryland succeeds Secretary of Labor Wilson as chairman and Maher of New York becomes ranking member and chairs the department of labor expenditures committee, signaling a wide change in labor panel leadership.
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Washington
Ways and Means
House
Banking and Currency
Carter Glass
Virginia
Korbley
Brown
Bulkly
Neeley
New Roads Committee
Shackelford
Missouri
Hughes
Georgia
Hobson
Alabama
Lewis
Maryland
Wilson
Maher
New York
Department of Labor
Leopard Society Cannibalism Case Ends With Hangings
London reports forty members of the Leopard Society have been hanged in Sierra Leone for cannibalism and human sacrifices. Sir William Griffith presided. a fellow traveler cited arrests of about one hundred members, with others deported. The society, tied to the Mendi tribes, demanded compliance under threat of death or slavery.
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London
Leopard Society
Sierra Leone
Africa
William Griffith
Plymouth
Geography Proves Too Much for Tariffs and Trade
A 1912 report from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce notes the United States as Canada’s top supplier and second-largest customer. U.S. shares of Canada’s exports and imports shifted over decades, with the United States supplying the bulk of Canada’s imports and taking large portions of minerals, manufactures, and fishery exports. Wheat and English markets influence future trade, while Britain’s role declines. Key 1912 U.S. imports from Canada include planks, pulp wood, breadstuffs, hay, hides, copper, coal, wood products, oils, raw cotton, and fabrics.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
United States
Canada
Great Britain
United Kingdom
England
World Students Conference Opens At Mohonk Lake
The World Students' Christian Federation holds an eight day session at Mohonk Lake New York beginning June 2. The gathering is described as the largest and most representative in its history with delegates from England Germany Russia Hungary Sweden Norway Finland China and Japan. Topics include new religious influences in China and Japan the German theological approach and French attitudes since the separation act.
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Mohonk Lake
WN. Y
The
World Students’ Christian Federation
London
Versailles
Tokyo
Constantinople
England
Germany
Russia
Hungary
Sweden
Norway
Finland
China
Japan
Tons of Coal for Atlantic Fleet Sailors
Five thousand tons of coal were sent from the navy yard today to vessels of the Atlantic fleet in Hampton Roads. They are loading coal and provisions before sailing for Annapolis on June 4 to take midshipmen on their annual cruise. The fleet arrived yesterday from New York where its visit coincided with the unveiling of the Maine dead monument.
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Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Annapolis
New York
Falling OW in Customs Receipts May Treasury Report
Washington reports customs revenues dropped by over six million dollars in May versus last year. Treasury officials say the tariff revision period causes business to “mark time” awaiting lower duties, reducing receipts.
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Washington
Treasury
Judge Denies Mandamus Against Lynchburg Loan Sharks
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 2 Judge Christian denied a petition by local loan concerns seeking a mandamus to compel Commissioner Snead to issue them licenses. The council had in April imposed a $5,000 tax on lenders charging more than eight percent per month. The petition challenged how the license ordinance was adopted.
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Lynchburg
Christian Today
Snead
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