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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
6
President Wilson spoke to a large crowd beneath a flag as he urged the United States to use undisputed national power to shape economic policy. He argued the flag should stand for just power and warned against boasting. the message highlighted unity and strength in pursuing national aims.
Washington June 15 Representative Alexander of Missouri will introduce a bill to place water transport in foreign and domestic commerce under comprehensive federal supervision. The measure follows recommendations of a house merchant marine committee, enlarges the Interstate Commerce Commission to eleven members, and allows oversight of all rate and service agreements to be exempt from antitrust laws. It would supervise traffic or rate associations involving any water interstate common carrier.
Washington June 13 Congress approves Senate amendment preserving US rights under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as President Wilson prepares to sign the repeal of the Panama canal act exemption for American coastwise shipping. Vote 216 to 71 ends a lengthy fight. President's signature anticipated Monday. Clark and Marshall to attach.
Washington reports Secretary Wilson of labor asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve agreements with railroads to set excursion rates to Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and South Dakota to hire thousands of workers for grain harvest. Labor officials say about 400000 men are needed and notices have circulated in post offices nationwide. Wilson cites reports of workers charged 1 to 2 for free department information and overcharges for rail transport, especially among non English speakers. Immigrant commissioner Caminetti urges foreign language newspapers to publish job opportunities for the unemployed.
Denver faces a water famine as a rainstorm saves lawns and gardens after a city council ban on using water from the Denver Union Water Company mains for anything beyond household needs. The flood in the Platte River has damaged two large conduits from Cheegman Lake, hindering repairs and delaying relief.
New York on June 15 reports that a liner with over 650 persons aboard escaped a disaster similar to the recent Irish press calamity. Passengers express relief, grateful for safe evacuation and swift action by crew.
A bomb exploded at St George's Church Hanover Square London injuring pews and windows. Authorities link the blast to suffragettes amid heightened tension after the Westminster Abbey incident. Police raid Kensington refuges as theaters report leaflets and protests. A small blast near the Coronation chair at Westminster Abbey caused minor damage to stone carving.
A party of eight near Mount Lassen was struck by a sixth eruption sending rocks and ash 2000 feet into the air. Lumberman Lansing Graham of Viola, California was crushed to death by a rock. One other man was severely injured and another became demented. The survivors buried faces in snow to escape poisonous gases as they searched for Graham and Tipple after gases lifted.
Chicago on June 13 saw the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings bank known as the William Lorimer bank closed and Bank Examiner Harkin put in charge. Lorimer, once a U.S. senator from Illinois, had his election declared legal before.
Column reflects on farming rhythms crop timing seed corn demand and adapting to rests between rushes. It notes fruit bloom timing cherries plums and apples with variable weather and road politics. A neighbor's car trip reveals roadside flowers few birds and a meadow lull followed by violets lark songs and a holiday mood.
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