Senate Lobby Investigation to Question All Senators
May 3 a sweeping probe into private business ties of United States senators will begin Monday under the Senate Judiciary Committee. Questions will require each senator to disclose interests affected by tariff or other legislation and to state if they have urged colleagues to vote a certain way. The sub committee led by Chairman German will summon all members alphabetically and compel oath responses with details on ties to manufacturing, mining, lumber and finance.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wilson
Senate
Congress
German
Menati
Overman
Atwood Flies Across Lake Erie In Fly Boat
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood, designer of a hydro aircraft, took off from Sandusky toward Cleveland in a flying boat. He was sighted near Put-in-Bay, then reported safe landing near Amherstburg, Ontario after engine gas exhausted and planned return to Sandusky. A dramatic search followed as he traveled about Lake Erie, with details of timing and distance differing in reports.
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Sandusky
Harry N. Atwood
Boston
St. Louis
Put-in-Bay Island
Atwood
Amherstburg
Ontario
Detroit River
Detroit
Detrov
Harry N. Atwoul
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Bar Polne
Amberaburg
Ont
Bell
Amberseice
Alwaad
Clavaland
Liem
Amheraburg
L. T. Sonlu
Heston
Horn
Sanctuary Ling
Lake Exie
Sland Agnthouwse
Hetrait
Hla Mechanics
Democrats Make Them Work Slogan in Senate Tariff Fight
Washington May 3 Democrats in charge of tariff legislation adopt Make the republicans work as their slogan. Senate leaders predict a vote on the bill by August 1 with subcommittee work finished by June 9 and full committee report ready for caucus next week. The revised measure would be reported to the Senate June 23 and then pushed to passage. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia urges a timely vote.
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Washington
Senate
Seater Hoke Smith
Georgia
Congressional Committee Expands to Twenty Members
At Wallington on May 31 the Democratic Congressional Committee chair and senators from several states approved a plan to enlarge the congressional committee to twenty members. Lloyd of Missouri and Page of North Carolina will act as temporary officers. Senators Gore Newlands and others signaled support for the reshaping to include one senator from each state with a senator elected in 1914. The agreement also outlines a 5 member plus 5 member substructure for coordination with the Democratic National Committee and a ten-member active campaign committee. Senators named to join include James of Kentucky, Thompson of Kansas, Palmer of Ohio, Chamberlain of Oregon, Clark of Arkansas, Fletcher of Florida, Wallis of New Hampshire, Gare of Oklahoma, Johnsten of Alabama, Newlands of Nevada, Herman of North Carolina, Yfferman of New York, Venus, Uilliniaavely, Trilianne Smith, Gears, and others from South Carolina, Maryland, and Arizona.
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Vie
Representative Lloyd
Missouri
Lloyd
Representative Page
North Carolina
Gore
Newlands
Senate
Wilson
Congressional Committee
Democratic Nations
Dha
James
Kentucky
Thompson
Kansas
Pamerne
Ohio
Chambwrlain
Oregon
Clarke
Arkanas
Fletcher
Florin
Wallis
New Hampshire
Gare
Oklahonny Johnsten
Allama
Newlanis
Nevada
Oserman
Nah Carollina Yfferman
New York
Venus
Uilinni Avely
Trilianne Smith
Gears
Aninth
South
Carlinas Smith
Mary
Ands Smith
Arizona
Stee
Asasoui
Thomas
Colorado
Evansville to Build Colosseum in County Referendum
In Evansville, Van derburg county voters approved a coliseum project by 1,378 to 768. The plan calls for a new facility costing 150,000 dollars with the county paying 100,000 and two private corporations contributing 50,000. The county must secure a bond or loan to cover the remainder.
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Evansville
Vanderburg County
Csing
Drying up spreads in Indiana townships and counties
Tarre Hautta Ind May 3 Washington township voters approved dry status by a large margin. In Raven township Clay county a dry majority remains. In Delaware county Salem and Nolaches townships chose to stay dry, keeping prohibition status.
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Tarre Hauta
Washington Township
Cuny Losis
Dla Aaloans
von Raven
Alea
Clay County
Vatiis
Muncie
Salem
Nolaches
Townebane
Delaware County
Weather forecast for Sunday and Monday
May 21 dispatch provides a garbled forecast: scattered showers likely Monday, with warmer conditions in the far west and northeast. Light to moderate winds prevail, and temperatures rise in warmer sectors.
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Washington
Triilana
Winda
Met
Blonday
Journal Gazette advertising reach and circulation claim
The Journal Gazette announces its claimed daily circulation of about 75,000 readers, asserting the largest reach in Fort Wayne, Allen County, northern Indiana, and western Ohio. It emphasizes audience size to entice advertisers and notes circulation verification by its pressroom and books.
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Journal- Gazette of Interest
Ple
Journal-Gazette
Jla
Fore
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Jail Breaker Stratton Escapes Then Captured
Clyde Stratton, notorious jailbreaker, escaped Leavenworth inmates from county jail via sewer crawl to a skylight. He led four others, one deputy wounded by brick during pursuit. Stratton has multiple prior escapes and a burglary charge on his record.
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Rok Island
Clyde Stratton
Tleavenworth
Kook Ts Tuned
Stratton
Hell
President Wilson Enjoys Baseball Day In Washington
President Wilson showed he is a real baseball fan during a home game in Washington. He rose with the crowd in the eighth inning to cheer a late rally, and the team fed off his enthusiasm as the home team led in the game. He spent the rest of the day in recreation, playing a morning round near Virginia.
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Washington
Wilson
Bouton
Rame
Gut
Nod Tack
Brandstand
Tas Berg Theta
Virginia
Roosevelt Wins Libel Case in Michigan Damages Nominal
In Marquette Michigan on May 31 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt won a libel suit against George A. Newett. The jury awarded nominal damages of six cents and each side bears its own expenses. Roosevelt left for Chicago soon after the verdict as proceedings concluded.
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Marquette
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Michigan
Flannigan
Chicago
van Benschoten
Thase
James H. Pound
Horrace Androwe
Cleveland
Liam P. Belden
Ishpeming
Datanse
Newatt
Belden
Roosevelt
Marshalls Guests Of Berkeley Springs
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall arrive in Berkeley Springs at noon, greeted by local officials. A gift gavels from historic Washington elm wood honor the father of his country. they plan to attend a public meeting with his principal address expected.
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Derkeley Springs
W. Vo
Thomas R. Marshall
D. Sutherland
Presbyterian
Dlurch
Marshall
Iu- Liang
Ladd
To-Wletie
Deford
Washington
Uwee
Ehrmann Taken to the Cabal to Avoid a Hob
Wealthy manufacturer St-Emnil Ehrmann, who killed Edward Wade a teamster, was moved to Indianapolis for safety amid fears of violence. Circuit Court Judge Fortune ordered the transfer as a large labor parade and funeral drew near. Ehrmann to be brought back to Terre Haute if unrest remains calm.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Emnil Ehrmann
Edward Wade
Ehrmann
Indianapolis
Fortune
Wade
Shea
Louthan Gill Nuptials At Auburn In Fort Wayne Era
Russ Louthan and Claudia Gill wed at Auburn with family and friends attending. The ceremony occurred at St Mark's church with company officials and relatives witnessing the marriage amid notable guests. The bride’s family ties to Mr Charles Gil of Auburn and the groom’s ties to Mrs Latham are noted. the couple planned to reside in Fort Wayne.
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Roas T. Tontinin
Gruay Constriction Company
Mise Chindin
Tie Jmel
Etocis
Svihimn
THA
Vertisienne
Ceremny
Ixtomubie
Martin Grae
Wileh Hiegivinin
Hiwer
Thomn
Charles Gil
Autwan
Lathan Bei Sen
To Losthai
Path Sith Phirrison
HuMily
Dirile
Velum
Fort Wand
Pastiae Pjes
Tenihtion
Elopes and Marries in Huntington Area
Fragmentary OCR notes report a marriage elopement involving a Huntington area couple and a Miss Ode, with unclear names and places. Context mentions a Miss Castinany and a state institution, but most details are unreadable or garbled.
Indiana mob chases man after alleged theft in Bloomington
Tod Bloomington report describes a violent mob pursuing a Black man accused of stealing $50 worth of merchandise from an Italian merchant. The fleeing suspect reportedly shot at by residents as deputies moved to arrest him, with a contractor killed in the melee. The incident prompted a sheriff’s response and police action to restore order.
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Bloomington
Tod
George Stooks
Kinbama Negro
Peter Fiettrr
Delle Genight
Kirksville
Here
Negro Gnatnis
Uullots
Widu
Jplalner
Walter Jones
Lange
Barrodebure
Ttalian Mara
Browles
Kit Rim
Trucs
Wire Wagon Tops Over Injuring Lineman Near Huntington
Heavy metre of Waterline district hitched crew vehicle near Trying street bridge when frightened horses bolted the wire wagon tipping it onto the pavement. Lineman Tob out, seriously injured with wounds to right side. He was taken to hospital in critical condition. J St Pinneo and M Naeman attended. Damages to wagon and equipment reported.
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Melick
Huntington
Neal
Uiediscinas Ani
Torepl
Pinnea
Mlher Naeanen
West Virginia Probe Opens Monday in Coal Regions
A West Virginia inquiry begins Monday to examine conditions in the coal fields. Officials expect evidence from militia actions and mining districts near Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. Governor Hatfield faces questions on actions and responsibilities as the investigation proceeds.
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Hatfield
West Virginia
Catan Creek
Oauskert
Seraure
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