Wilson Signs Canal Tolls Exemption Repeal
President signs the repeal bill after Senate passage to end the United States exemption for coastwise shipping through the Panama Canal. The dispute involved Hay-Pauncefote treaty implications, British protests, and a lengthy political fight through House and Senate, with support from Root and Lodge in opposition with O'Gorman and Chamberlain leading the Democratic opposition.
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Panama Canal
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Canal
Taft
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Great Britain
Knox
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Clark
Underwood
Root
Lodge
O'Gorman
Chamberlain
Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses at Zegatreas
From Zacatres dispatches the Constitutionalists lost three thousand in an attack on the city. General Barron said the defenders were repulsed after eight days of fighting and he was promoted to general division. Juan Cabral was captured and executed. General Panfilo Natera, in command of the attackers, was seriously wounded.
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Mexico City
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Juan Cabral
Panfilo Natera
Rocks from Mt Lassen injure climber and others
In Red Bluff California on June 15 Mt Lassen expelled rocks that injured Lawrence Graham and others near the crater. Fumes circulated raising danger for visitors and initial reports thought Graham dead, causing great local excitement.
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Mt. Lassen
Lawrence Graham
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Marriage of Miss Marion Martin and Levi Grett
A quiet Sunday wedding took place at the bride’s mother’s home on South Main street at 2 o clock. Rev J W Utter of the Christian church officiated. The couple plan to reside at 114 W Francis street after July 1.
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Marion Martin
J. W. Utter
R. A. Martin
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Christian Church
Wichita
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Agricultural University of Kansas
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Little Horn lecture argued using papal authorities
Evangelist Miller claimed the Little Horn in Daniel represents the Roman Catholic church and proved it using scriptural references and quotations from Roman Catholic authorities. The report notes accompanying political letters discuss delaying trust bills and a rail rate dispute, with several names and places mentioned.
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Evangelist Miller
God
Bryan Answers Japanese Note
Washington June 15 Secretary Bryan said the United States will reply to Japan on the California alien land law. The response was suspended while other means of adjusting the difference were discussed. The proposal is that Congress confirm the rights of Japanese already in the country in recognition of citizenship.
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Secretary OF State
Washington
United States
California
Bryan
Congress
Wilson to Make War on Trusts
President Wilson declared the anti trust program would be pushed regardless of opposition. He linked postponement sentiment to certain interests and warned Congress to act forcefully to pass the anti trust legislation.
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Senate
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Ade
Ile
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Lipton's Yacht Sails Soon for American Shores
New York June 5 The three American cup defense yachts Resolute Vanitie and Defiance race daily while Sir Thomas Liptons Shamrock V readies to sail for America for the coming international contests. Nicholson seventy five footer towed debate stirs English yachting circles as cup committee policy on towing remains unsettled.
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Resolute
Vanitie
Defiance
Thomas Liptons
Shamrock
America
Nicholson
Sande Hook
England
Atlantic
Veterans in Congress Stir Up Grand Army Aid Fervor
Report notes anger among Grand Army of the Republic veterans over dismissals and appeals to President and Speaker Clark. The piece cites discontent centered on veteran records, Washington officials, and ongoing battles within veterans groups.
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Washington
Clark
Washington Base
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Ato Sbans
New York
Grand Arm
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