Labor Exemption Wins Final House Clause in Clayton Bill
The House incorporated a clause to legalize labor unions and farmers co operatives as not being illegal combinations under antitrust law. The provision passed 27 to none, with debate on its scope and constitutional implications. Also approved were railroad conference provisions and a measure making interstate pipelines and power lines common carriers under the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Captain's Wife Tells Her Story Of Ocean Tragedy
Mrs. Andersen wife of Storstad captain describes the sinking of the Empress of Ireland and the rescue effort. She recounts foggy night orders to launch life boats and her charity to survivors. Laurence Irving’s body was identified by ring initials on the St Lawrence riverfront near Rimouski.
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Newcastle murder case simmers as Abel quits over charge dispute
After three days of tension in the Winters case Detective Abel refuses to continue without murder affidavits and a special prosecutor. Rumors swirl of a new detective and possible return of Abel with a special prosecutor. Conspiracy charges against the three principals are refiled and bond set, while investigations into a farm search and a missing child persist.
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Rebel Chief Denies Outsiders Dictating Terms
A dispatch from El Paso reports General Carranza denounces Niagara Falls mediation terms and Villa reaffirms loyalty as Carranza seeks to move by Torreón to Saltillo. Carranza says the Constitutionalists will form a provisional government and refuse any Huerta-influenced setup.
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Senate leaders optimistic on early vote for tolls bill
Developments in the Senate today drew confident notes from leaders that an early vote on the tolls bill will be taken. The Commercial Tribune story from Washington notes ongoing discussions and expected movement on the measure.
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Nude Woman Survivor Found In Mad State
A dazed Swede-like woman was found wandering naked in woods near Rimouski after a shipwreck incident. Earlier, farmers reported a nude woman on wreckage near shore, believed to be survivor from the Empress of Ireland and driven insane by suffering.
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Cleveland school board suit seeks to block teachers union ban
Attorney John A. Kline for the Cleveland Federation of Labor files in Common Pleas Court to enjoin the Board of Education and Superintendent from enforcing a resolution barring teachers from joining the proposed Teachers' Union. The suit, brought by taxpayer John Owens, names Hogan to argue at the hearing likely Tuesday.
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Cleveland Traffic Tangles Leave 24 Injured in City
A citywide spate of automobile and street car crashes injures 24 people, many women, across Cleveland. Among the gravely hurt is Frank Kalina, traffic officer, struck at Euclid Avenue and the Public Square with concussion feared by doctors.
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Half a Town Ruined as Strike Turmoil Hits Sicily
In Palermo on June 1 a sulphur mine strike climaxed with a mob in Porto Empedocle burning sulphur stores and depots, damaging rail lines and cutting wires. Fire spread is visible from Girgenti seven miles away as troops are sent to restore order.
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Whitman Announces Candidacy for Governor Nomination
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman declares his bid for the Republican nomination for governor. A movement seeks Whitman on both Republican and Progressive tickets with a nonpartisan mass meeting planned in Syracuse in late July to nominate a four ticket for presentation at the primaries.
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Diverced Man Divorces Wife He Never Saw
Walter Livingood, blinded by a 14 year old accident, divorces Elin Livingood who he says was his wife of eight years and who he never met. He described their courtship and his sensory belief in her beauty before their separation. He kept two children in his care as part of the settlement.
Wilson puts Roosevelt at head of Ananias Club report
President Wilson, without ceremony, places Colonel Roosevelt at the head of his Ananias Club. He cites Judge Gary and Mr Farrell of the Steel Trust as evidence of Roosevelt's membership while noting overall U S business conditions remain generally good aside from railroad tied sectors.
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Seven Wives Attributed to Tacoma Man in Bigamy Case
Fred Carpenter was arrested in Tacoma Washington on a bigamy and nonsupport charge brought by his wife. A letter from a California former wife says Carpenter served time in the Colorado Penitentiary for sheep stealing and is wanted there for bigamy. Detectives say he has at least seven wives.
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San Diego
Distilleries in Peoria Pay Government Large Sums
Percival G. Rennick, collector of Internal Revenue, retiring after thirteen years reveals that Peoria distilleries, the world’s largest producers, paid the government $408,425,961 in that span. Edward D. McCabe, Rennick’s Democrat successor, released the figures.
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Five Cents a Ride Debated in Toledo Franchise Fight
Toledo on June 1 battles over streetcar fares as Rail Light plans to stop free rides and collect regular fare. Henry Doherty says thousands ride free and the system loses about 90 thousand dollars since March 27. City officials and Franchise Committees resist three cent fares and may deploy police to protect riders paying three cents.
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Rooster Week Aims To Curb Egg Fertilization
Agricultural Commissioner I. L. Strode designates June 6 as Rooster Day to slaughter male birds. farmers and poultry dealers plan a week of roosters killings to avoid flooding the market with chicken meat on Saturday Rooster Week prompts farmers to remove roosters early to maintain supply.
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British Ambassador Spring-Rice to sail for vacation in England
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British Ambassador will sail Thursday from New York for a short vacation in England with his family. He said good by to Secretary Bryan today.
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Oil Combine Wins In Big Land Case
Judge Maurice T. Dooling in San Francisco ruled that Taft era withdrawal orders exempting California mineral lands from entry were invalid. The decision gives undisputed possession to Midway Oil Co and Standard Oil Co, affecting related actions. The judge criticized executive overreach and suspended mineral land laws, denying an order restraining further land use.
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California
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Judge denounces laws after fining for coupon removal
Cleveland Police Judge Levine fines Edward Bucha $10 for not removing a premium coupon from cigarettes and suspends sentence. He says both federal and state laws trap the dealer between conflicting rules and call the cigarette law a joke.
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Gompers Attacks Bustard Over Labor Unity Sermon
In Cleveland Sammel Gomper s president of the American Federation of Labor assails Rev W W Bustard for defending John D Rockefeller s stance on the Colorado mine strike He accuses the minister of bias and links mining company oppression to immigrant labor while condemning church bodies as a union of theologians.
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Lassen Peak Erupts in Sierra Nevada Reported by Rangers
Mt Lassen in the Sierra Nevada between Plumas and Shasta Counties erupts creating a new crater fissures rock ejecta and ash covering three miles. A smoke and steam cloud hangs above the peak while forest rangers report no major damage expected given the sparsely settled nearby areas.
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Mourners Crushed as Coffin Fell in Philadelphia Home
Sixty five mourners at the home of Mrs Yetta Siegel on South Seventh Street were crushed when the cellar floor collapsed during funeral rites. The body was buried again in the coffin as police restored order and services continued despite the chaos and a near fire from candles.
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