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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
1
June 4 reports reveal a systematic fight over sugar tariffs as the Senate investigates lobby influence. Subpoenas target individuals tied to sugar interests amid expected continued witness testimony and further examinations.
Salt Lake City June 4 Governor Elias M Ammons of Colorado leads a western governors conference on public land policy. Assistant Secretary of the Interior A A Jones and other federal officials will attend along with many field men from the west. They aim to press for state control and open lands to settlement while drafting a memorial to Congress and forming a committee to pursue these rights.
W Heinrich Schmidt, 24, Massachusetts champion, beat Hilton the English champion at St Andrews. He financed the trip by saving and showed steady play before a 2000-strong crowd. Locals prophesy he will become world champion, noting his quiet determination and rising skill.
Matamoras, a key border port, came under constitutionalist control after a lengthy fight. Federals exhausted and defeated abandoned the garrison at dawn, ending an 18 hour trench ordeal. In Guaymas, General Ojeda orders mass enlistment of men aged 18 to 40 with no exits for foreign or native-born without permission.
Rome June 4 King Victor Bu mantel with Gen Ugo Brusati took part in a military balloon display at Bracelano army flying ground about 20 miles from the city The king showed keen interest as bombs were dropped on fixed and movable ground targets during the exercise
In Ipswich Massachusetts on June 4 the strike by about 1000 hosiery workers ends after six weeks of idle time. The workers return as the wage increase they sought was not granted and the Industrial Workers movement did not sustain the action.
Boston June 4 The Wellesley college five thousand four dollar a year club pledged not to marry within three years after graduation and only to men with five thousand dollar incomes. The club has disbanded temporarily after the faculty failed to abolish it and a clause restricting membership after leaving before graduation caused issues.
At the time of the great hike to Great Britain last March there were 162 000 members of the South Wales Miners Federation since then the membership has declined by some Wing like 60 000.
Ambassador Chinda personally delivered Japan's note to Secretary Bryan in Washington clarifying Tokyo's view that the Webb law is discriminatory against the Japanese and violates the 1911 treaty. The note continues to resist public release.
Sacramento dispatch reports new grasshopper invasions at several points as delays in cooperative campaigns slow pest control. Authorities expect limited damage and say the total losses will be small, with states horticulturalist reassuring the public.
Council Bluffs June 4 a warrant was issued for Warren K E Cotrell former general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association on a charge of attempted arson at the association building. Five attempts were made by Cotrell when accused he confessed he was insane and sent to the state asylum the new superintendent says he is sane.
In Budapest the Hungarian premier Ladivians von Lukacs announced the cabinet’s resignation at the start of a deputies’ sitting. The move followed the acquittal of Deputy De Luce in a criminal libel case. A violent uproar broke out as the premier spoke, with insults directed at the speaker and disorder throughout. Parliamentary police ejected several members and the session was adjourned.
E W Stone attempts to sell Penn Wyoming subsidiary securities reach three tries with no bidders. The par value totals 3 368 500 though court order requires 42 1255 toward holder A Thornton of Houghton Michigan. Sale seen as formality to wind up old company affairs.
John B. Van Keuren, 52, was killed by his wife Louise Van Keuren as he tried to force entry to her home on Kawet Sixty-float street. Police believe a burglar may have been involved, though the couple had been separated.
In Colorado Springs on June 4 officials announce a ban on bulging and rounded trunks at the Western and National Baggage men's convention. Delegates travel from Detroit and San Francisco to attend the 14th and 115th conventions respectively.
Jupe files application for a new trial in the case of Police Lieutenant Becker who is under death sentence for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, as security and legal avenues are explored.
Night riders threaten growers in Henderson Kentucky district urging disruption of tobacco operations. Letters threaten violence toward the district president Elliott and Editor Harris, claiming the riders are organized and will block labor this season, endangering beds plants and crops.
Washington June 4 Attorney General McReynolds proposes a sliding scale excise tax on tobacco output to pressure manufacturers. He discusses revising enforcement of the tobacco trust dissolution and may investigate possible decree violations as court actions on the Sherman Act continue.
Senator George W Norris of Nebraska says his recent actions have caused a four cent per pound drop in coffee prices. He plans to urge the attorney general to begin action against the valorization syndicate. Critics claim the cartel uses market control and state cooperation to keep prices high, harming American consumers.
London dispatch reports the Bulgarian cabinet could heighten war sentiment after the premier quit over concessions to Greece and Servia. Romania is said to back Bulgaria and diplomats note a possible alliance formation. Greece and Bulgaria reportedly agree to arbitrate their claims.
Elkins West Virginia June reports Henry Cassaway Davis vice presidential candidate was thrown from a horse bitten by a dog. He sustained painful but not serious injuries.
Delegates in Paris at the International Woman's congress receive official attentions as they discuss social philanthropic and hygienic questions across sections.
Congress plans civil service exams for fourth class postmaster positions open to all, including current postmasters. Exams test arithmetic, handwriting and letter writing, with 125 word essay prompts and manuscript copy tasks. The process covers agency budgeting, location, and entry fees. results determine eligibility and pay scale.
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