Virginian Railroad’s Panama Canal Link Concept Examined
The Virginian Railroad’s expansion plans are analyzed as part of a larger strategy backed by J P Morgan and Rockefeller interests. Louisville is eyed as a hub to connect New York Central and Kanawha and Michigan with Kentucky coal fields, Great Lakes routes, and a potential Atlantic coast outlet to the Panama Canal. The piece notes a prior $80 million loan and questions why funds were not promptly used, suggesting foresight of canal trade shifts and a broader, multi-route network.
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Louisville
Virginian Railroad Company
Princeton
Buchanan County
Kentucky
C. T. Boykin
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
J. P. Morgan
Rockefeller
John Dr. Rockefeller, Jr
J.P Morgan
Virginian
Mr.Boykin
New York
Michigan
Nashville
Great Lakes
Panama Canal
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
H. H. Rogers
Elbert Hubbard
Panama
Robert Hubbard
Virginian Railroad
McArthur Brothers
Combina
Rockefeller and Morgan Interests Back Hidden Rail Project
The contract dispute centered on who backed McArthur Brothers with a bond and revealed the promoters behind them. It is asserted that Rockefeller and Morgan interests are the undisclosed powers behind the Virginian Railway sub contract, raising questions about ultimate control of the project.
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Tion
McArthur Brothers
Virginian Railroad
Deepwater
Sewell’s Point
Rockefeller
Morgan
Armament Officials Confront Mass Exodus From Arsenal Posts
Washington reports that U S army ordnance officials face a serious problem as many trained civil employees at government arsenals have left for private arms plants since the war began. Some officers have also moved to private work, risking supplies for the army. Authorities review the 1800 law penalizing poaching workers. enforcement may be used to curb resignations and protect arms and ammunition stocks.
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Washington
United States Army
Department
France
Will Rely on Record to Prove Innocence in Clemency Hearing
In Atlanta on June 12 Governor Slaton heard arguments for and against Leo M. Frank’s commutation of his death sentence. Solicitor Dorsey and Frank’s counsel to present briefs and oral arguments after adjournment to Monday. Joseph Brown, Georgia's former governor, opposed clemency, recounting jail rumor defenses. Frank’s lawyer said he would rely on the record to prove his innocence.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Slaton
Dorsey
Frank
Joseph Brown
Georgia
Mary Phagan
Iis
William James Howard
French War Office Provides Latest Front Update
Paris June 12 French war office releases terse bulletin noting progress near Duval and north of Lorette with activity around the Labyrinth. The report cites heavy fog in the sector north of Arras and offers little new detail beyond last night’s statement.
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Paris
Duval
Lorette
Labyrinth
Arras
Miners Strike Joins Jamestown Workforce To Union
More than 200 miners at Jamestown working for the Pennsylvania Mining Company walked out today and immediately joined the mine workers union for five years. The company is described as the largest non union concern in the southwest.
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Clarksville
Ark
Pennsylvania Mining Company
Jamestown
Mine Workers Union
Southwest
Chicago talks aim to avert street car strike
Mayor Thompson and W D Mahon president of the Amalgamated Association met with union officials in Chicago to avert a strike by about 14 500 street car workers. The conference opened today and sought an agreement to avoid service disruption citywide.
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Chicago
Thompson
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railroad Employees
Russian Destroyer Sunk by Turkish Cruiser at Black Sea
Official report states that two Russian torpedo boat destroyers were sunk in the Black Sea last Friday night by the Turkish cruiser Midullu formerly the German Breslau. Midullu returned safely to port.
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Constantinople
Black Sea
Midullu
Breslau
Note 5 Published in Berlin Papers
Washington reports official note to Germany reiterating that submarine warfare must follow laws of humanity and international law. Former Secretary Bryan says note revised after resignation. Wilson plans a summer vacation in Cornish New Hampshire. Paris and London press praise Wilson's tone while Germany prepares talks with chancellery and foreign ministry.
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Washington
Gerard
Berlin
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Bryan
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Lansing
Paris
London
Alfred C. 4Uardiner
The
Daily News
William
Pryan
Jin
van Hethmann-Hollweg
Herr von Jagow
Army
Admiralty
Anton Meyer- Gerhard
Count von Bernstorff
Lokal Anzeiger
Vossische Zeitung
Virginia and West Virginia Weekend Weather Outlook
Virginia forecasts fair Sunday and Monday with southerly winds. West Virginia may see occasional showers Sunday and Monday, with dry spells in between.
Problem of Tax Dodger Tackled by Revenue Men
Washington June 12 internal revenue collectors led by Commissioner Osborn meet to plan uniform methods for stricter enforcement of income tax. The treasury department seeks fuller compliance and says staff will face closer scrutiny to ensure Uncle Sam collects.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Osborn
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Robbers Board Train From Chatsworth to Loot Passengers
Two masked robbers with revolvers boarded a Southern Pacific train at Chatsworth at midnight and rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles last night stealing $565 from passengers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific
Chatsworth
San Francisco
Caminetti Case to Decide Mann Act Scope on Monday
The Diggs Caminetti elopement case before the U S Supreme Court raises whether the Mann Act covers mere immorality without proof of commerce or coercion. Supporters argue it should be limited to commercial vice, while opponents seek a broader federal reach. decision expected Monday.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
F. Drew Caminetti
James R. Mann
Ilinois
Congress
Department of Justice
Joseph W. Bailey
Bailey
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
E. M. Ross
Los Angeles
van Fleet
Camentti
Reno
Caminetti
United States
Maury L. Diggs
California
Berkeley
Cal
Elopers
Wilson
McReynolds
U. S
Russians Check Austad Germand On The Onies ter
Russians claim persistent pressure on the Dniester and Dubysa fronts with Austro German forces retaking Zurawna while Italians advance on the Isonzo and Gradisca. Franco British forces join Turks at Gallipoli as a sea entry battles near the Dardanelles intensify. Submarines remain active as observers note shifts in war fronts across Galicia and the Balkan front.
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Berlin
Lusitania
Gradisca
Roberceo
Mori
Trent
Dneister
Galicia
Petrograd
Leuberg
Linsingen
Zurawna
Praemysl
Triest
Dubysa
Baltic
Pruth
Bukowina
Lemberg
Dniester
Russia
Ugartsburg
Zydachow
Przemys
Mackensen
Mozcinska
North Sea
Switzerland
Athens
Gallipoli
Sea of Marmora
Maidos
Dardanelles Straits
Isonzo
Monfalcone
Gorma
Rogereto
Pescaghio
Turkey
Black Sea
Serbian expedition cited as Albania intrigue prompt
The Serbian government in Nish says its push across Albania toward the Adriatic aims to stop Austro Turkish intrigue in the region. Four British ships were sunk by German submarines, including the steamship Leuctra of 3027 tons and three trawlers, while the Irreslau cruiser returned safely to port after destruction.
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Leuctra
North Sea
Nish
Albania
Adriatic
Russia blamed for supply failure in war
Washington reports say the Russian army’s westward collapse stemmed from a China Japan crisis. Diplomats note Russia sought war materials from Japan at the war’s start, undermining its campaign and contributing to the setback.
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Japan
Washington
China
Russia
Leuctra Sunk by Torpedo Off Yarmouth
British steamer Leuctra torpedoed and sunk off Yarmouth with the crew rescued. incident reported from Liverpool on June 12.
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Liverpool
Yarmouth
Does Not Bargain With Rights Of Humanity
Paris editorials summarize President Wilson standing firm over the American note to Germany. The Temps notes the ground it returns to and Wilson’s clear terms refusing any compromise for the sacred rights of humanity. Journals debate that the United States represents the civilized world and will insist on rights for American subjects.
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Paris
The
Temps
Germany
Wilson
Journal Des Debats
United States
Said Brother Is Innocent Luther Canter Case
The Reverend Templeman said Luther Canter declared just before execution that James Canter had no involvement in the crime. He spoke with uplifted hands and repeated the claim as he left the death corridor to the chair. Templeman plans to affidavit the statement.
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Richmond
Ss. HH. Templeman
Luther Canter
James Canter
Teimpleman
German Emperor Supports Prohibition Yet Allows Beer in War
Admiral von Mueller reports the German Emperor backs restrictions on spirits for troops but allows lighter drinks like wine or beer when water is unusable. He notes strong drinks such as schnapps are forbidden to troops and says steps have been taken to stop sending schnapps to the field.
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Berlin
Admiral von Mouller
von Mueller
Champ Clark's Son Engaged to Miss Robnett of Columbia
The engagement of Miss Helen Norton Robnett of Columbia to Bennett Clark, son of Champ Clark, was announced. Clark, a clerk at the speaker's table in the national House of Representatives, is 25. Robnett is 23. No wedding date set.
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Champ Clark
Columbia
Helen Norton Robnett
Bennett Clark
Clark
National House of Representatives
Miss Robnett
Austrians Abandon Pozzachio Fort and Retreat
Secolo reports Austrians evacuated Fort Pozzachio on the Fa Gazzi plateau near Roverto and blew up the fortress. Gallarsa, a mile away, has been occupied by Italian forces as the defenders’ stronghold in Tyrol is loosened.
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Pozzachio
Milan
Paris
Fagazzi Plateau
Roverto
Secolo
Gallarsa
Tyrol
British trawler James Leyman sunk by submarine
A British trawler named James Leyman was sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. The crew reached Hull by daybreak after the submarine boarded, shelled the fishing boat, and left the crew adrift in small boats for ten hours before rescue.
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London
James Leyman
North Sea
Hull
Bombs Sink Trawler Lowestost in Baltic Combat
The German submarine sank the Lowestost trawler Britania after prompting the crew to abandon ship. The vessel was blown up by a bomb as it sank, with the crew escaping.
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Lowestost
Britania
Carranza Sets Terms for Recognition and Peace in Mexico
General Carranza issues a proclamation detailing the constitutionalist program for foreign recognition, protection of property rights, nonconfiscation of land, law and order, education expansion, and religious liberty, while promising indemnities and equitable land distribution. Villa signals openness to a unity conference amid talks of a Mexican reconciliation.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Villa
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Constitutionalist
Mexico City
el Paso
Tex
General Villa
Emiliano Zapata
Roque Gonzales Garza
Cientificos
Trawler Waa go Sunk by German Submarine
The trawler Waa go was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea. The crew were landed at Hartlepool.
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London
North Sea
Hartlepool
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