Demands for unified support on Wilson currency plan
President Wilson won cautious backing from Democratic members of the House Banking and Currency Committee after a White House conference. Officials emphasized deliberation while aiming for action this session, with further talks planned to unify sentiment on the Glass currency bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
House Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
White House
Representative Glass
Glass
DIA
Dent
Capitol
Bulgaria Refuses to Cease Concentration
London dispatch states Bulgaria refuses to demobilize or reduce troop concentration on Greek lines, aligning with its note to Servia. Reports from Subou lk i claim Bulgaria will need ten more days to complete the buildup against Servia and Greece amid ongoing skirmishes.
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London
Bulgaria
Greece
Suboulki
Servia
Highest Peak in America Scaled by Clergyman
Fairbanks Alaska June 20 The ascent of Mount McKinley the highest peak in North America was completed June 7 by Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Episcopal missionary for Alaska and companions Robert G Titum Harry P Karatens and Walor Harper They reached the summit and plans to return to Fairbanks and later New York are noted Observations included a barometer reading around 20 500 feet and confirmation by records at Fort Gibbon The party reported geological upheaval in the upper basin from the expedition and confirmed the ascent with aiding witnesses
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Fairbank
Alaska
Mount McKinley
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck
Robert G. Titum
Harry P. Karatens
Wal‘or Harper
Stuck
Archdescon Stuck
Pairbanks
New York
Episcopal Church
Ur Stuck
Fort Gibbon
Pir Wake Mare
Sammit
Mount McKindey
Delaware
Archdeacon Stuck
Thomas 'Loyd
Aguinaldo Arrives in Tokio Amid Independence Hopes
June report says Emilio Aguinaldo's son John Aguinaldo reached Tokio in Japanese attire and traveled with three Filipinos. Papers suggest aims to influence Japan US talks for Philippine independence, though Tokyo foreign office denies knowledge of the visit.
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Tokio
John Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo
Japan
United States
Philippines
Kobe
Reduction in House Tariff Figures by Senate Revision
Important reductions in the Underwood tariff bill on iron steel and metals, added items to the free list including cattle wheat pig iron Angora wool, and higher rates on cotton goods and some mik products mark the revised bill presented to Senate Democrats by Chairman Simmons. The measure, refined after weeks of sub committee scrutiny, was explained to the Democratic caucus and a summary of changes begun for publication. President Wilsons desires for free sugar in 1916 and free wood were reflected in the redraft, yielding a heavier overall rate cut than the House version.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Democrats
Simmons
Finance Committee
Wilsons
Denver Suburb Flooded After A Heavy Storm
Heavy rains in southern Denver caused Little Dry Creek to overflow and flood Englewood along South Broadway. Water covered first stories for blocks, began receding by 7 pm, with property losses limited to a few thousand dollars. A farm horse barn was struck by lightning, killing three animals and injuring Blinne who is expected to recover.
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Denver
Tusinom
Englewood
South Broadway
Haglewood
Clark Clony
Anglewood
Dry Creek
Heeumaaneen
Frontier Days Preparations Begin in Cheyenne
The Frontier committee starts preparations for Cheyenne's Frontier Days with a push to enlist every ranchman in the state. They seek riders and horses, open competition, wider advertising, and extra attractions including the Wyoming State Band and other ensembles.
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Cheyenne
Frontier Committee
Wyoming
Douglas
National Guard
Winnipeg
Son of Judge’s Son Sentenced After Manslaughter
The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the manslaughter conviction of Daniel A. Dugan Jr. for the 1911 Christmas Day death of Leo Francia McDermott, struck by his car as he crossed a street in Essex County. The judge’s son, a personal friend of President Wilson, faced a possible five years hard labor with a potential appeal to the Court of Errors and Appeals before any release.
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Trenton
N. J
Supreme Court
Daniel A. Dugan, Jr
Kesex County
Dugan
Leo Francia McDermott
Cenarian
Court of Errors and Appeals
Daniel A Dugan
Orange District Court
Wilson
Ap Boul
Lightning Strikes Ralph Hopkins During Storm
Ralph Hopkins twelve year old son of S G Hopkins of the state commission of public lands was knocked from his bicycle by a bolt during a storm at Sloan's Lake. He was unconscious for about twenty minutes and later recovered enough to reach home with help. Dr J J Conway said he would recover with rest. The bolt likely struck a side fence reducing the current.
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Ralph Hopkins
S. G. Hopkins
State Commission of Public Lands
Sloan's Lake
J. J. Conway
Hopkins
Three Boys Missing as Parents Fear Drowning
Thomas 400 James Frazier, 16 and 15, and Walter 1b 8 left home yesterday to go fishing. Police and volunteers searched Sloan's Lake and Belcher's Dam after they vanished. Mothers awaited news while authorities pressed on with farmhouse checks and river investigations.
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Thomas
James Frazier
Walter 1B
Sloan’s Lake
Belcher’sa Dam
Frasier
James EB. Frasier
Henry W. Erb
Oast
Sloan's Lake
Belcher's Dam
Mre
Eric
Wan Gant
Delphor's Dam
Beltdog
Ralph W Mooklus
Stoan
Madman With 10 Guns Kills and Wounds In German School
In Bremen on June 20 a head teacher Schmidt killed and wounded many at a Catholic school. Three children died, five or more students and a teacher were gravely wounded, with numerous others hurt. Police overpowered the assailant after a chaotic attack.
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Bremen
Germany
Schmidt
Jete
Two men guilty of kidnaping Dorothy Holt in 1900 case
Frank Aullens and Errent Harrison were found guilty of kidnapping Dorothy Holt. Each man received a 25 year sentence in the penitentiary after the jury rejected the death penalty. The state offered the death penalty and evidence included a confession by Bullens about abducting the girl to an abandoned mine with Harrison to receive payment. The victim was found in critical condition.
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Salem
Frank Aullens
Errent Harrison
Dorothy Holt Lawt
Sullens
Navy Aviators Suffer Fatal 1600 Foot Plunge Into Chesapeake
Ensign Billingsley dies after a hydro aeroplane crashes into Chesapeake Bay during takeoff at Annapolis. Lieutenant Towers clung to the wreck as the craft somersaulted and sank, later surviving with severe injuries. Search parties scour the bay while investigations commence at the naval academy.
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Annapolis
Navy
William Db, Billingeley
Chesapeake Bay
John A. Towers
Maeigon BilNngsley
Lieutenant Towers
Bronson
Kéllar
Navy Aviatoreo
Naeto
Naval Academy Hospital
Towers
Tile
Billingsley
Hatelt
John W H. Gibbons
Naval Academy
Naval Board of Insquiry
Standled
Stringham
Ensign Billingsley
Four States Hit by Severe Storms and Death of Boy
A violent storm swept eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware with winds up to 68 mph and heavy rain. In Porterville a 14 year old, Paul Amith, was killed when he was blown from a cherry tree. Wire services were disrupted for hours as rain and lightning caused widespread damage.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Paul Amith
Portirville
Thaves
Naas Defeats Clinton to Win City Pocket Billiards
Charles Naas defeated Harry Clinton 200 to 141 last night in a challenge game to decide the city pocket billiards championship.
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Charles Naas
Harry Clinton
Bates Hole Rancher Kills Employed Man in House
George Edwards of Bates Hole fatally shoots Fred Ort, age 20, in a room after warning he would not return for 20 hours. Ort’s death follows Edwards’ earlier killing of Hoy Landers over a wife four months prior. Edwards was captured near Camper after fleeing to a neighbor's home. Mrs Edwards denies any adulterous affair.
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Ocintod Brose Carper
Wyo
George Edwards
Bates Hole
Fred Ort
bin Edwards
Tome
Ie Cout
Manu
Edwardes
Hoy Landers
Othae
Bing
Hin Ranch
Forma Avlabbaring
Pheritl Stetfner
Ehe
Ort
Mee
Pidwarde
Aod
Der
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