Week's Brief News Notes From Washington and Beyond
A crowded roundup covers congressional probes into Mulhall charges, Wall Street impersonations by David Lamar, and the Wilsons announcing Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Sayre. It notes the Ed Lauterbach link, education association opening in East Lake, and postmaster disputes in San Francisco. Also mentioned are July Fourth incidents, rail rate rulings, a New Jersey roller coaster accident, Perry’s Lake Erie centennial, and various political, legal, and social items.
Lauterbach Dupe Confesses in Senate Probe of Lamar
New York lawyer and ally of the Wall Street operator known as David Lamar told the Senate lobby committee he had been duped by Lamar. He admitted posing as speaking for Senator Stone and Speaker Clark to push a general political adjustment favored by major corporations. He claimed Lamar dictated the Washington program and that he acted in good faith, hoping to aid a perceived reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lamar
Wall Street
Wall
Senate Joby
Washington
Interamediary
Edward Lauterbach
New York
Senate
Dward Lauterbach
Himuelf
Lamar
Wolf of
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Lauterbach
Senator Stone
Stone
Ledyard
Clark
Steel Trust
Congress
Anti-trust League
Bia
Palmer
Morgan & Co
Kulin, Loeb & Co
Arctic expedition sails for Crocker Land from New York
Aboard the Diana crew heads south from New York Bay for Crocker Land exploration not pole bound. An article notes Peary sighting Crocker Land in 1906 and mentions eight Yazoo Mississippi Valley railroad workers injured, three fatally, in a southbound freight collision near Memphis. Claude Clement North McGregor Indiana and Sam Gillespie die when their car overturns and burns. Maurice Olson of Mason City loses minor injuries. The Oregon Welfare Commission begins minimum wage for women cannery workers at one dollar per day after a cannery strike. A committee’s report on Mormonism is presented at the Second World’s Christian Citizenship conference in Portland, Oregon.
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Diana
New York
North Pole
Crocker Land
Peasy
Yazoo
Claude Clement
North McGregor
Sam Gillespie
Maurice Olson
Mason City
Oregon Welfare Commission
Congressional Doings In Washington July 8 Senate activity
Senate lobby investigations resumed as Democrats caucus over tariff and reform measures. Cummins introduced a bill against impersonation via the olaphone and lobby activities. Works resolution passed seeking an attorney general report on federal judge activities. House adjourned until Thursday. Public lands panel held Hetch Hetchy water project hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cummins
House
Public Lands Committee
Hetch Hetchy
Lamar in Senate Inquiry Sparks Verbal Clash
The transcript shows Lauterbach accusing a man nicknamed Lamar of prompting and intimidation during testimony. Senators Reed Nelson and Stone clashed over witness treatment as Lauterbach defended his actions and claimed the aim was to expose conspirators led by Ledyard. The Lauterbach examination ended near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Stone
Lauterbach
Reed
Lamar
Nelson
Ledyard
Elks Meet in Rochester for 49th Grand Lodge Reunion
Thousands of delegates from across the nation attend the 49th annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion in Rochester New York. The city hosts elaborate entertainment with 15000 dollars spent on illumination and further funds for decorating streets, parks, and buildings as four days of events begin with the grand parade on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Convention Hall
Elks
Dentists Gather in Kansas City for National Meeting
In Kansas City Missouri on July 8 a large gathering of dentists convened at the Century theatre for the annual national association meeting. The group has been reorganized along APA lines and will begin with clinics and exhibits, continuing through Friday. President Frank C Hetrick of Ottawa Kansas gave the opening address after welcome speeches and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Century Theater
National Association
American Medical Association
Frank C. Hetrick
Ottawa
Kan
$17 500 For Scott's Boy Isolated Windfall
London July 8 Little Peter son of Captain Scott the polar explorer stands to inherit 17 500 for himself in the Mansion House committee Captain Scott fund report. The fund totals 375 000 across announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Little Peter
Captain Scott
Mansion House Committee
Slayer Sentenced to Death in Ohio Murder Case
Judge E B Kinkead sentences Leslie Humphries to destrocution on October 23 for the murder of Samuel E Kelly of Berkeley West Virginia. Kelly was killed for a large sum of money be carried.
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Slayer
Columbus
E. B. Kinkead
Leslie Humphries
Samuel E. Kelly
Berkley
W. Va
Kelly
Bank Failures Shake Pittsburgh Finances Probe Begins
Receivers are appointed for the Waterworks and Guarantee company and for Kuhn backed banks after the First Second National Bank suspension. Treasury Secretary McAdoo assures nationwide banking strength while a Justice Department inquiry is expected into the causes of the collapse and related irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
First Second National Bank of
W. 8 .Kuhn
First-Second
Kuhns
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
J. 3
Kubo
First National Bank of
McKeesport
First Second
J. 8. & W. 8. Kuhn, Incorporated
American Waterworke and Guarantee Company
J. 8Ohn
Thia Corporation
Waterworka,plante
United States
Washington
First Second National Bank
T. P. Kane
Kuhn Banking Horse
Pennsylvania
American Waterworks and Guarantee Company
Kuhn Tanking House
Federal Court
Two Flyers Dive in Lake During 900 Mile Aviation Race
Chicago on July 8 Glenn Martin an aviator known for Pacific coast records narrowly escaped death in Lake Michigan off Van Buren pier with Day after their aircraft sank. A tugboat rescued them and dragged the machine ashore. The flight to Detroit began at noon with stern lake tests and a 900 mile route including Michigan City Macatawa Bay Lake Harbor Manistee Charlevoix Mackinac Bay City Port Huron and Detroit finish.
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Chicago
Glenn Martin
Lake Michigan
van Buren Street
Martin
Day
Detroit
Washington Currency Reform Debate Set for Tomorrow
The currency and banking committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States will convene in Washington tomorrow to review currency reform legislation pending in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Currency and Banking Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Congress
Skyscraper Cities Rise in Lower Broadway
In New York opposite the force a new skyscraper 780 test high offers working quarters for 10,000 people. If all workers rode the subway uptown at closing, ten ten-car express trains would need 15 minutes to clear them. Other towering structures nearby house 4,000 to 6,000 or more than a thousand workers, and the number of such buildings is growing steadily.
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foMce
Broadway
New ‘York
Ttervale
St Ia
Castoria: A Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
Mothers are urged to examine bottles of Castoria for Infants and children. The advertisement claims Castoria has been in use for over 80 years and bears the signature of its maker. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria according to the copy.
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Fletcher
Signs Dreaming of Love Shown as a Sign
Milly and Billy discuss signs and dreams in a brief dialogue about belief in signs. Billy asks if a dream signifies love while Milly says the dream simply indicates dreaming, not reality.
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Billy
Milly
Chating Hives and Tyree Antiseptic Powder Ad
A brief 19th century ad promotes Tyree's Antiseptic Powder for skin irritations labeled Chating Hives. It urges immediate use to prevent trouble and offers 25 cents at druggists with free sample from J. 8 Tyree, Chemist, Washington, D. C Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyree
Washington, D. C
Ady
Taking No Chances. A Paraphrase of Politeness
A brief quote based item notes opinions on politeness and knowing people. The excerpt contrasts a positive view with a grouchy line about observing others, suggesting caution in interactions. The piece reflects social observations rather than a concrete event or report.
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Representa
Sherley
White House
National Educational Association
East Lake City
Burleson
Arthur G. Fisk
San Francisco
Charles HR. Helke
The
Sugar Trust
Taft
Bea Bright
N. J
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Galveston
Tex
New Orleans
Topeka
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pallisades Park
New Jersey
Hudson River
Uptown
Perry
Battle of
Lake Erie
Erie
Futrell
Garrison
Arkansas National Guard
la Crosse
Wis
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Beattle
Pacific
Panama Canal
Kiel
St. Louia
St. Louis
Minnesota
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States Supreme Court
Rand
Johannesburg
Sir Arthur Edward Vicara
Dublin
Sir Arthur
Kilkieh
Kilkish
Adolphia G. Ward
Muskegon
Mich
Ladies of the Modern Maccabees
Grand Rapide
G. A. Kenney
Simon, Cole
Ernesto Madero
Francisco Madero, Jr
Mexico
Europe
Paris
Andrew Gunderson
Valley City, N. D
Margaret
Jeasia
Eleanor
President Wilson
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivera
Willie Ritchie
John Henry Mears
Samuel Stevene Sands
William K. Vanderbilt
South Country Road
Long Island
Pineville, Ky
Rose
Lillia Hackney
Jesele Hackney
Smith
West Virginia
Col
Williamn Seymour Edwards
United States Senate
Mignon Hopkins
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
William Sulzer
Sulzer
Charles Benl
Mount Vernon
Tourvive
Ben Meyers
Missouri Pacific California Express
Berger, Mo
Lauterbach Dupe
Senate Lobby Committee
Portland
Ore
Congressional
Grand Lodge
Frank O. Hetrick
Scott's
Kuhna
Mee Adoo
Old Fogg
Dean
Wootore
Bowen
Foster-Milsurn CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Carter
Pat Sietn
Absorhine, JR
Wein
Cyor
W.F. Young
Temple
Springfeld
Mass
Peerps
Pougera Co
Beekman St
Lyman Sac
Toronto
Lu Chan M&k. Co
Hampstead
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