Machinery exports rise 173 percent with Europe and South America gains
The Commerce Department reports machinery exports from the United States climbed from 64.8 million in 1902 to 176.7 million in 1912, a 173 percent increase. Europe, North America, and especially South America show strong gains, with autos and agricultural implements driving growth.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Europe
North America
South America
Asia
Oceana
Africa
Demented ex-teacher in Germany shoots Catholic school
A former teacher named Schmidt, described as demented, opened fire at a Catholic school in Fremen Germany on June 20. A teacher and two children were killed, another teacher and three children seriously injured before he was arrested and unable to explain his actions.
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Fremen
Germany
Schmidt
World's Citizenship Conference Opens in Portland
The second World's Christian Citizenship Conference began in Portland Oregon on June 20 with churchmen from across the country and aims to be an ecumenical gathering addressing social issues.
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Portland
Ore
Christian Life Movements Shape Modern Church and Society
The text highlights Christianity's expansive social reach as a major modern movement. It notes discussions on the relationship between Christianity, government, and society and positions this as a leading, comprehensive effort within the church.
Arkansas Primary Sets Stage for Governor Nomination
In Little Rock on June 20 Arkansas voters prepare for a state primary to select a governor candidate to replace Governor Jos T. Robinson, who resigned to join the U S Senate. The two rivals are former Congressman Stephen Burnside Jr of Searcy and Judge G W Hayes of Cadmen.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Jos. T. Robinson
United States Senate
Stephen Burnside, Jr
Searcy
G. W. Hayes
Cadmen
Court asked to sanction large Coburn ranch leases
Redwood City, June 20. M. J. Haynes in U S Supreme Court seeks permission to lease two ten thousand acre Coburn ranches. Coburn declared incompetent. Hayes says he cannot fully control Coburn's affairs.
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Redwood City
Cal
M. J. Haynes
Larne Coburn
United States Supreme Court
Coburn
Hayes
Moody gathering opens in East Northfield with college men
The annual Student Conference begun in East Northfield Massachusetts on June 20 gathers college men from leading eastern institutions and Canada. The event aims to boost Christian work at home and abroad.
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Moody
East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Canada
American Wins Prize at International Horse Show
Large crowds attend the International Horse Show in London as Judge Moore and his American entry win the second prize in class fifteen for novice tan dem s under fifteen hands. Best and Roeburn are listed as representatives.
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London
Judge Moore
Best
Roeburn
Wilson Confers on Currency Bill as Senate Critics Grow
President Wilson meets with the House currency committee and plans talks with Senate members to press for changes in the currency bill. Senator Nelson calls the Glass bill a temporary makeshift and argues it does not reform national banking or the unreserve currency system. Democratic members seek further review with the president amid criticisms of central political control.
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Washington
Wilson
Currency Committee
Houses
Congress
Senate
House
Glass
House Committee
Senate Committee
Senante Currency Committee
Nelson
Hitchcock
Federal Reserve
House Banking and Currency Committee
Aroud
White House
Congressmmen
Representative Glass
Fidelity Bank Case Highlights State Scrutiny and Insolvency
In Bluefield West Virginia the Fidelity Bank of Bluefield faces embezzlement charges against S M Smith as prosecutors argue he controlled funds and the bank was insolvent by 1910 1911. Testimony shows state examiners failed to report insolvency and questioned officials about oversight.
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Henry Harman
Man
W W. C. Givens
J. Tracy Walker
J. Lee Harner
Bane S. Witten
BE. L. Boweman
John Walters
F. B. Mathews
Harman
Smith
Bane 5
Witten
Jeffreys
Fidelity Bank
State Bank
O. C. Jeffreys
Fidelity Banking and Trust Co
Horne
Horse
B. W. Pendleton
Matthews
Charleston
Banking Commissioner
W. C. Givens
Savings Department
Johnson
Givens
Bluefield
Jin
Ritz
Walters
Exchange Committee
Witness
American Lumber Co
West Virginia Accident Insurance Company
Board of Directors
Peard
8. M. Smith
Walker
Williams
American Lumber Company
Washington
Smith Insurance Agency
Mercer Auto Company
Williamson
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
American National Bank
Windown
Arne
Harne
Hammann
S.M. Smith Insurance Agency
French
Johnston
KK. L. Bowman
Wesley Wilkes
Fair Trial Assured for Charleston Son Porter Charlton
Secretary Bryan told Judge Goornarton that the U S would use its offices to insure a fair trial for Porter Charlton in extradition proceedings to Italy for the murder of his wife at Lake Como in 1910. A United States official will attend the court.
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Charleston
Washington
Bryan
Paul Gooarlton
United States
Porter Charlton
Italy
Lake Como
Mrs Finley Shepard Sends Birthday Pup Remembrances
Mrs. Finley J. Shepard formerly Miss Helen Gould celebrated her forty fifth birthday by sending summer vacation remembrances to hundreds who could not greet her personally.
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Finley Shepard
Newark
Finley J. Shepard
Helen Gould
Shepard
Harvard Defeats Yale in Rainy Regatta Showdown
In New London on June 20 Harvard beat Yale in the varsity four by five lengths with a time of eleven minutes fifty-two seconds. Harvard also won the freshman eight by one and a half lengths amid a steady downpour with a large crowd in attendance.
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Harvard
Yale
New London
Conn
Suffragette Len ton Escapes From Guard in London
Miss Lillian Len ton, a suffragette convicted of setting a fire in a tea pavilion, escaped today while under guard. She fled in disguise as a man from the place where she awaited the end of her sentence. Earlier she was released from jail in March due to illness from a hunger strike.
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London
Lillian Lenton
Snell Signs with Athletics from Brown University
Walter H. Snell of Brockton Massachusetts former Brown University captain and catcher joined the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League today. In four years at Brown he batted for and missed only two full games.
Missionary Archdeacon Stuck Reaches McKinley Summit
Archdea con Hudson Stuck, an Episcopal missionary, reached the summit of Mount McKinley on June 7 after starting from Fairbanks, Alaska several months ago, according to a private cable dispatch received in Seattle.
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Mt. McKinley
Seattle
Wash
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mount McKinley
President to Attend Baltimore Wedding of McAdoo's Son
President and cabinet members travel to Baltimore tomorrow for the wedding of Secretary McAdoo's son Francis to Miss Ethel McCormick of Baltimore. The event draws high level attention from the administration and social circles.
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Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
McAdoo
Francis
Ethel McCormick
Would-Be death by own action during Ascot race
Harold Hewitt, injured yesterday while interfering with the Ascot gold cup race, showed slight improvement today and has partly regained consciousness in Ascot, England.
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Ascot
Eng
Harold Hewitt
Maurice Fagan Likely Appointed Ambassador to Europe
President Wilson plans to name Maurice Francis Fagan, minister to Denmark, to an ambassadorial post in Europe. The appointment would place Fagan at a major European court, marking a significant diplomatic step for the United States.
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Maurice F. Eagan
Washington
Maurice Francis Fagan
Denmark
Wilson
Navy aviator clings to wreck in fatal Chesapeake plunge
Ensign William D. Dillingsley dies after his hydroplane crashes into Chesapeake Bay during a flight from the Naval Academy. Lieutenant John E. Powers, passenger and pilot of the recovered craft, survives but is listed as slightly injured internally and in nervous collapse. a board of inquiry is formed.
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Naval Hospital
Annapolis
Navy
William D. Dillingsley
Chesapeake Bay
John E. Powers
Ensign Dillingsley
Lieutenant Powers
Naval Academy
Claiborne
Powers
Ten Thousand Veterans May Be Without Shelter at Gettysburg
In Washington on June 20 Secretary Garrison said funds cover 40 000 of the 50 000 veterans expected for the Gettysburg blue and gray reunion. He warned the commission to secure extra funds or limit attendance, noting no funds or authority exist to cover more than 40 000. Speaker Clark heads a house delegation including six Confederate veterans and eleven others. he found no Union veteran on the Republican side.
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Washington
Gettysburg
War Department
Garrison
Congress
Secretary of War
Department
Clark
House
Pennsylvania
Senate not in session as congress plans Monday hearing
The day in congress reports no session today with Democrats caucusing on the amended bill. A joint session is prepared for Monday in the house chamber to hear President Wilson speak on currency legislation. McAdoo seeks a $100000 Alaska fur protection vessel appropriation.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Wilson
Healey
House
Erdman
McAdoo
Alaska
Pennsylvania
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