Hope Fades for Agreement on Huerta Successor
Niagara Falls June 16 Delegates in session showed little optimism over forming a provisional Mexican government and naming a universally acceptable president. Huerta denies Towne represents him and asks the United States to help secure the release of rich Mexican prisoner Terazas from Chi huahua palace.
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Niagara Falls
Mexico
Emilio Babasa
Huerta
Washington
Charles A. Towne
United States
Minnesota
Towne
Luis Terra
Chihauhau
DaGama
Brazil
Bryan
Amercan
Terazas
Rabasa
Plan for combined Mexican advance amid rail disruptions
Plans for Villa and Huerta forces unfold across Zacatecas Aguas Calientes and surrounding states. Obregon leads 14 000 in the East while Zapata's 25 000 to 30 000 troops threaten from the southwest. Combined strength near Mexico City reaches about 80 000.
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Torreon
Mex
el Paso
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
Villa
Chihauhuu
Coahuila
Obregon
Gonzales
Zapata
Huerta
Mexico City
President hopes trust legislation passes ahead of August adjournment
Washington June 16 The President is hopeful that the administrations trust legislation program will be passed so that Congress can adjourn before August. He sees no prospect of organized Republican opposition to the plan.
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Washington
Congress
Jones Likely to Head Federal Reserve Board Governor
Washington reports Thomas D. Jones of Chicago is the President's choice for the governors post on the Federal Reserve Board. Charles A. Hamlin of Boston is expected to be vice governor. Indications point to little Senate opposition to several nominees.
Food supply in Vera Cruz improves with stable railway links
Brigadier General Funston reported Vera Cruz’s food supply not in great danger though prices remain high. He urged limiting food shipments from the United States to troops while railway connections are restored across northern Mexico. Services run between Monterey Browns ville Eagle Pass Laredo El Paso and Tampico Linares Victoria Saltillo Torreon Durango Chihuahua with telegraph established among these cities.
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Funston
Vera Cruz
United States
United
Mexico
Monterey
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Laredo
el Paso
Tampico
Linares
Victoria
Saltillo
Torreon
Durango
Chihauhau
Gifts of ill gott en wealth should be refused
Chicago June 16 Edward A Ross professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin urged the General Federation of Women's Clubs that gifts of ill gotten wealth should be cast back until the giver proves repentance. He argued private benevolence should be limited to experimental work and that the states should care for the dependent.
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Chicago
Edward A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ross
Attack on Albanian capital by Musselmen insurgents
An early morning engagement in Durazzo sees Musselmen insurgents shelling the capital with heavy artillery. Bluejackets from the international fleet take positions near foreign legations as barricades rise around the royal palace. Austrian torpedo boat destroyers head to Scutari to reinforce 1500 Malissori loyalists.
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Durazzo
Albania
Royal
Scutari
Price William
Tobacco Growers Convene in Louisville at Annual Convention
Delegates from Northern and Southern states gather in Louisville to open the Tobacco Association of the United States meeting. President T. M. Carrington of Richmond, Virginia, will present the annual report during the sole business session. The group plans to move to Lexington for Thursday and Friday meetings.
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Louisville
Tobacco Association of the United
Lesington
T. M. Carrington
Richmond
Ae Ae
Jones for Governor of Reserve Board President's Choice
Washington June 16 Thomas D Jones of Chicago nominated for the six year term on the federal reserve board and said to be the Presidents choice for governor of the board Charles S Hamlin of Boston expected as vice governor Reports say Senate opposition may greet some nominees Officials say the President will back the entire board to the utmost
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Washington
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Charles A. Hamlin
Boston
Senate
Bboard
Charles S. Hamlin
Dismissal of First Lieutenant Frank McCune Over Absence
First Lieutenant Frank McCune of the First Infantry was dismissed from the army by order of the President after a court martial found him absent from his post at Alcatraz California without permission. McCune, a Nebraska native, had five years as an enlisted man before his October 1903 commission as second lieutenant.
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Washington
Frank McCune
First Infantry
Alcatraz
Cal
McCune
Nebraska
Trapped Armenians Die In Milford Lodging House Fire
Seven men perished and twenty were injured when a four and a half story Armenian lodging house burned in Milford. Fire began in the ground floor dining hall and flames forced occupants to jump from windows. Victims were workers from a Hopedale manufacturing plant.
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Milford
Mass
Hopedale
Capt Roberts and crew to testify in collision inquiry
Capt W J Roberts and the New York crew will be called to testify in the inspectors inquiry into the collision with the Pretoria. Hamburg inquiry will hear Pretoria officers. The scope is to decide on certificates rather than assign blame.
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New York
W. J. Roberts
Hamburg
Pretoria
Roberts
International Mercantile Marine Company
Vanderbilt Board of Trust Cuts Ties With Conference
Nashville Tenn June 16 The general conference of the Southern Methodist church has voluntarily terminated relations with Vanderbilt University and renounced all rights to confirm board of trust members. The board now fills vacancies without conference involvement.
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Nasville
Tenn
General Conference
Southern Methodist Church
Oklahoma City
Vanderbilt University
Board of Trust
Democrats Lose Hopes for Early End of Session
Washington reports that Democratic leaders in the Senate abandon hopes for quick adjournment and will push completion of administration anti trust legislation. After a White House conference with President Wilson the plan prioritizes anti trust bills already passed by the House or similar measures. The President urged early adjournment but favored enacting the anti trust program this session.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wilson
White House
House
Republicans Pick Gubernatorial Nominee In Minnesota Primary
The statewide primary in St Paul features a showdown for the GOP nomination between Governor Eberhart and W. E. Lee. Other candidates include a Democratic and Progressive governor hopefuls and various state lawmakers. Congressman W.S. Hammond battles Daniel Lawler in the Democratic contest.
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St. Paul, Minn
O. Eberhart
W. E. Lee
Congress
W.S. alHmmond
Dniel Lawler
Stevenson Death Shocks Bloomington Amid Mourning
The town of Bloomington Indiana halts business as citizens mourn the passing of Adlai E. Stevenson former Vice President. He will be buried today in a funeral marked by formal public tributes and civic reflection.
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Bloomington
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Paris Storm Devastation Cuts Water Gas Power
Paris suffers large scale damage after yesterday's violent storm. Holes open in main arteries, streets blocked, and fear of floods and fires grows as authorities tighten safety. Dozens feared dead as vehicles plunged into holes and bodies may be in sewers. Montmartre area reports a street collapse and widespread evacuations.
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Paris
Montmartre
Senator Newlands Seeks Federal Railroad Incorporation
Washington June 16 Senator Newlands chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee introduced a bill for Federal incorporation of railroads. He first proposed the measure in 1909.
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Washington
Sen. Newlands
Interstate Commerce Committee
Examinations Continue At LaSalle Street Bank Closure
Chicago officials from the State banking department continued examining the records of the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank, which was closed last Friday.
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Chicago
State Banking Department
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Income Tax Law Defended by Its Drafting Representative
Representative Hull of Tennessee, author of the income tax act, says after observing its operation he has no doubt of its successful administration and future revenue. He notes many returns are still未 filed and errors exist due to the brief setup period. Secretary McAdoo says there is no occasion for a bond issue and no such plan is under consideration.
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Washington
Hull
Tennessee
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Lightning Bolt Kills Negro Man In Woods
News from yesterday reports Char lie Wilson, a 15 year old African American, killed by a bolt of lightning while working in the woods between Everett City and Thalmann. He sought shelter under a tree as rain began. the strike toppled part of the tree and he died before companions could reach him.
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Charlie Wilson
Everett City
Thalmann
Wilson
Americans Poised for Polo Showdown with England
Meadowbrook Club Westbury hosts the second polo match between America and England at 4:30 p m. A drying wind after rain promises a fast field. American lineup features Rene La Montague J M Waterbury Larry Waterbury and Devereaux Milburn. England lineup includes H A Tompkinson St G Cheape F W Barrett and Vivian Lockett.
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Meadowbrook Club
Westbury
L. L
America
England
H. A. Tompkinson
St. G. Cheape
Major F. W. Barrett
Vivian Lockett
Rene la Montague
J. M. Waterbury
Larry Waterbury
Devereaux Milburn
Entire Catholic and Monarchist Ticket Wins City Election
Rome reports that in Sunday's municipal elections the entire Catholic and Monarchist ticket was elected. Results became known today.
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Rome
Senator Smith accuses U S in Nicaragua election meddling
Senator Smith of Michigan charged that the United States kept forces in Nicaragua to influence the presidential election. He also said the State Department acted in the interest of United States bankers.
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Washington
Smith
Michigan Today
United States
Nicaragua
State Department
Miss Wilson to Speak in Chicago Tomorrow
Miss Margaret Wilson, the President's daughter, arrived in Chicago today and will deliver a talk tomorrow as part of her visit.
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Miss Wilson
Chicago
Margaret Wilson
Many Changes Planned By A B Company
A business announces significant upcoming changes affecting operations. The notice highlights organizational shifts and potential leadership realignments anticipated by the firm and its stakeholders.
Bondholders Weigh Major Reforms at A B A Rail Line
Rumors swirl as bondholders who recently bought the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad plan a reorganization and significant changes. Improvements are expected to begin soon after a period with little track work. A formal announcement is anticipated in the near future.
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Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Roade
Southern Wholesale Grocers Annual Meet Opens in Charleston
Charleston S C June 16 The board of directors of the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association meets this afternoon at the Isle of Palms with President J H McLaurin in the chair The executive board assembles afterward Several hundred delegates and visitors head to Charleston for the three day convention starting tomorrow with officers to be elected Friday An elaborate program of entertainment is planned
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Charleston
S. C
Isle of Palms
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
J. H. McLaurin
Jacksonville
Massacre Reported as Turkish Forces Target Greek Town
Greek refugees from Asia Minor report Turkish attackers looted and burned Phokia, killing priests, old men, and children. The town was invaded with Turkish police assistance. 3800 Greeks reached Saloniki in flight, sources say bodies were dumped in wells, refugees arrive starving.
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Athens
Greece
Asia Minor
Phokia
Smyrna
Saloniki
Penns unveiling Franklin statue marks class day at UPenn
In Philadelphia on June 16 the University of Pennsylvania observes class day and Franklin day with the unveiling of a Benjamin Franklin statue, a gift from the class of 1904. The ceremony is set for the afternoon and honors the university’s founder.
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Philadelphia
Franklin
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
University
Cruiser New Orleans Sails From Guaymas
The United States cruiser New Orleans sailed southward from Guaymas today, escorting the Mexican Federal gunboat Guerrero in a joint operation amid tense territorial waters.
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New Orleans
Washington
Guaymas
Guerrero
Resolutions Call Legislature For Honor To Long And Stephens
Eleventh District Medical Association met at the New Hotel St Simon with physicians from across the district. A resolution urged Georgia officials to fund placing Crawford W. Long and Alex W. Stephens in Washington Hall of Fame, while another urged a south Georgia deaf-mates school.
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Eleventh District Medical Association
St. Simon
Spr
Cc. W. Roberts
Douglas
C. A. Jackson
Hopkins
J. FE. Abercrombie
Roberts
T. F. Abercombie
Brunswick
J. W. Simmons
A. B. Mason
Waycross
J. W. Daniel
Savannah
B. H. Minchew
M. M. Johnson
Georgia
Crawford W. Long
Alex W. Stephens
Washington
South Georgia
Legislative Committee
Medical Association of Georgia
J. F. Abercrombie
City Council Shifts Bond Election Date to July 22
The city council met yesterday and moved the bond election from July 15 to July 22 due to irregularities in the election notice. The vote would authorize $24,000 in bonds, $14,500 for motor fire trucks and equipment, with the remainder for sewerage project costs in the new town.
Street Railways Urged Exemption From Securities Bill
Speakers from the American Electric Railway Association today urged Interstate Commerce Commission to exempt urban street railway lines from the provisions of a proposed railway securities bill.
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Washington
American Electric Railway Association
Interstate Commerce
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