Congress adjourns after 2 sessions without major rush
Washington June 5 The 66th Congress closed its second session adjourning sine die at 4 p m Without a special session likely before December 8 The House finished work early while the Senate stayed briefly in session Filibuster tried to block the budget bill Mondell praised laws enacted including transportation act suffrage merchant marine mineral act waters power and war time controls The GOP applauded his remarks and Garrett criticized the Republicans for talking instead of acting
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No Nominating Speech Planned for Mr Hoover
Hoover headquarters announced no nominating speech would be delivered unless the convention fails to unite behind a candidate. If one is held it would be given by Nathan L Miller of Syracuse, as Hoover managers rely on a brokered convention to place Hoover in nomination.
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Monde ll Economy Closes Field Stations
The agricultural department plans to close more than half a hundred activities due to reduced appropriations and harsh restrictions. Many field stations will shut, including North Carolina and Tennessee units and those at Amarillo Texas Archer Wyoming Highmore South Dakota Brookings Oregon Nephi Utah Burns Oregon and Indian Washington. The Greeley Colorado beet and potato insect field station will also close.
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Jackson Elects All Women to City Government in May 11 Vote
Jackson Wyoming elected an all women ticket to govern the next two years amid a strong turnout. Grace G. Miller will serve as mayor with Mae Deloney Rose Crabtree Faustina Haight Genevieve Van Vieck on the council. The vote marks a rare shift in a town famed for its rugged male dominated leadership and frontier spirit.
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American Gas Victim of War Dies in California
Cor poral Osborne De Varila known as the first American to fire on German lines after U S entry died of poison gas effects at Saratoga California. He will receive a military funeral Monday.
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Congress Fails on Soldier Bonus and Meat Packer Bills
Washington report notes several major measures failed to pass, including the soldier bonus, meat packing control, and war time repeal bills. The water power bill cleared with a pocket veto on other wartime laws while 16 supply treaties were approved.
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Official Census Report Gives New York Population
Wallington June 5 The census today announced Greater New York population as 6 601 104 a rise of 940 658 or 4 79 percent from 1900 Growth slowed since 1900 in city districts Compared with London officials note difficulty in direct comparison due to differing counting methods
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Marshal Foch Hurt In Crash In Paris
Paris report states Marshal Ferdinand Foch sustained injuries after a automobile collision in the evening. The crash involved the dulomobile and a touckh, with facial injuries to the marshal and minor harm to the driver and passenger.
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President Wilson accuses Congress of political expediency
President Wilson charges Congress failed to act on living costs and tax reform and criticizes delays on fall roads and the government merchant marine. He telegraphs to railroad union leaders before adjournment, saying continued sessions offer no constructive relief and burden the treasury.
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Church withdraws from secular education duties claim
Article argues the church once guiding child education should yield to community efforts as modern society takes primary responsibility for secular and sacred instruction. It notes the church’s duty to care for the body remains, while education shifts to broader institutions.
Penrose’s influence debated as wires reach his Philadelphia home
Philadelphia dispatch notes lines stretching to Valle States Senator Penrose at home. He will not attend the Chicago Republican convention, health restricting his active role yet his voice looms in selecting the presidential ticket. Analysts differ on which factions gain from his potential leverage.
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Senate orders probe of election expenditures amid partisan clash
Senate moves to investigate presidential and congressional campaign spending leading to the November vote. Senator Pomerene urges immediate action, while Senator Smoot objects. Borah backs the inquiry, arguing for transparency and questioning procedural delays.
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Shyben Works Through Saturday Afternoon Lay Off
A city county building clock outage leaves Shyben working during a Saturday noon lay off. The antique timepiece failed to keep proper hours, chiming irregularly for over an hour and twenty five minutes while offices in the adjacent building lag in function.
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Republican Nomination Chaos Looms in Chicago Debates
Chicago June 5 The Republican nomination fight centers on league of nations and industrial relations planks amid party divisions. Leaders aim for a coalition solution, with reservationists and irreconcilables needing harmony as Lodge set to deliver at the convention.
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Women Pledge Picket Action At GOP Convention
Representatives of 20 women have promised to assist the National Women's party in plans to picket the Republican convention next week. They will protest what they term the "delay and obstructive tactics" of the Republican party and its officials, announced tonight at the Women's party headquarters.
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Miller begins effort to avoid threatening noose
A garbled report mentions a defendant named Miller facing trial in Alba State ward, with witnesses and defense actions noted. The text references Dower, Gilligan, and Conrad Miller in a chaotic sequence, implying legal proceedings tied to threats and intimidation.
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