Free List Expands in Tariff Bill Testing Democratic Unity
President Wilson pressured Senate leaders to extend the free list to include wheat flour and meat with no changes to wool and sugar. The House plan taxed wheat and cattle at 10 percent, but the White House push led to a shift toward broader tariff exemptions. Senate caucus meeting planned for next week to act on the measure and set dates for reporting.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Williams
Benecratic
Small Towns Cut Off After Groveland Bridge Fire
Hundreds of workers from Haverhill shoe plants walked miles home as Groveland bridge survived partial destruction cutting off car access to Groveland and West Newbury. Fire started in wires damaged three spans of the old bridge, blocking the only rail line briefly until ferries restored some passage.
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Haverhill
Mase
Groveland
West Newbury
Governor of Canal Zone backing Metcalfe for post
Secretary of State Bryan secures a job for his partner Richard L. Metcalfe as associate editor on The Commoner. President Wilson named Metcalfe head of the canal zone civil government, a step toward the governor's chair when civil administration begins. Metcalfe has long been in journalism and rose to prominence in 1896 as Bryan's spokesman. He ran for Nebraska governor last year but was defeated.
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Washington
Wilson
Sabine
Bryan
Chinda
State Department
Japan
California
Uncle Sam
Webb
Secete
Richard L. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Panama Canal Zone
Nebraska
Woman Kills Son-in-Law After Money Dispute
In Gales Ferry Connecticut near Yale University a woman shot and killed her son-in-law Thomas Coatehelly during a quarrel over money matters. Coatehelly had been away and returned to confront his mother-in-law, who used a shotgun to shoot him through the body.
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Gales
Ferry
Conn
Yale Unia Pievaes
Lawrence Rail Wreck Prompts Official Investigation
A Lawrence Massachusetts wreck prompted an official investigation after a locomotive engineer and a green fireman were killed. The railroad official released a preliminary statement outlining the cause and initiating inquiry into the incident at the station.
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Lawrence,Mass
Lawrence Station
Morse eyes New Haven steamship assets via Hudson line control
Boston June 4 Morse who has gained control of the Hudson Navigation company studies the New England railroad scene to bid for the Long Island steamship lines if the New Haven railroad is compelled to sell. He previously offered $20 million for all steamship interests including the Ver line. If the interstate forces the New Haven from steamships Morse may position himself to acquire these assets.
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Boston
Charles W. Morse
Hudson Navigation Company
New England Railroad
Ong Island Gound Steamship Lines
New Haven Railroad
Morse
New Haven
Ver Line
Stolen Gems Reported Missing From Maiden Lane
A burglary case involves jewels valued at $50,000 stolen from a residence on Maiden Lane. The thief left without a clue, taking a single satchel from the scene while the occupant was away. Investigators in Boston report no immediate justification found for the theft.
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New York
Maiden Lane
Maynard Social Roundup and Local Weddings
Maynard residents host numerous visitors from Cambridge Providence and Bowdoin College. Attendance at events includes a junior reception in Cooperative Hall and a Barre wedding where Ernest Reynard and Anna Ik Shekdon marry, with guests from Barre and Maynard.
Married in N. Barre Former Residents Wed
A wedding of former residents of New England Barre was held Wednesday afternoon. The bride and groom, both from the area, were described as very pretty and the ceremony took place in a local setting.
Surprised Hosts Celebrate 21st Anniversary in Town
The host and hostess, Mae and aM ig Mae, surprised by out of town guests at their 21st wedding anniversary. Married June 1 1892 by Rev Wignalls in this town their union has produced two children, with Mrs Roy and Miss Hazel Randell present. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs P Beale of Newton Mr and Mrs Ernest Deeks of Auburndale, Bennet Poole of Hyde Park and John Puller of Lynn.
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Israel. Moore
Corinne
Marlboro
Fred Moore
Catherine Fletcher
Greenfield
Alonzo Warren
Cooperative Hall
John Clements
Rutland
Harris Clements
Starr Rutan
Maynard
Harvard
Tom Boles
Joe Hopkins
Ray Medbury
Witer Tech
Rachael
Cushing Academy
Auihey
S. Raymond Kitchin
Myon Oravainen
Port Lea
Kaleva
Valparaiso University
Anna Ik Shekdon
Ernest Reynard
Adgeilla Reynard
Mr. Smith
Congregational
Barre
Aetits
Bertha Reynard
Kerwin Bilson
Rochdale
Thas Boue
Plest
Wignalls
Aean
Roy
Hazel Randell
Ure
Methodist Church Plans June 22 Worship Service
Public worship service led by the pastor and minister will be observed at 7.0 with the superintendent Dean of Worcester in charge. The event will include a special Christ themed service and is open to attendees.
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A. Ws
Christ Oepecial R
Worcester
Death of Mrs. Parks After Brief Illness
Mrs rank Petts died Monday at 8 o'clock after eight days of illness. She recently gave birth to a son and did not recover. A 22 year old native of Denmark, she came to this country as a child and married Frank Parke on June 20 of last year. She is survived by her husband and infant son.
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Rank Petts
Bain
Burnside St
Denmark
Frank Parke
Ee Ee Ae
Andrew
Memorial Day Dinner Thanks From Isaac Davis Post
The Isaac Davis post extends a hearty vote of thanks for the appropriation for Memorial Day. Acknowledgments go to those who contributed toward the dinner and to everyone who assisted in any way to the event’s success.
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Isaac Davis
Ous
Onene
For Sale Bix Room Barn and Hen Houses
For sale two half acres of land on certain street. Details available at Congregational Church.
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Congregational Church
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