Senators Admit Dobyists Were Entertained in Capitol
The Senate inquiry examined claims senators were entertained at dinners and the use of their influence. Witnesses described lobbying efforts tied to the sugar industry and a 1913 letter from the American Cane Growers Association requesting funds. More witnesses were sought as the panel probed the so called sugar trust and lobbying practices in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne-Aldrich
Seaator
Lis
Senate
Hughes
New Jersey
Sentor Times
Kentucky
Washington
Latsierte
American Cane Growers Association of the
United States
New Orleans
Arles A. Farwell
Wi. Bass
Newsdell
Jerrors
American Cane Growers Association
Louisiaa
Ugar Trust
Seid
Hershen
Tc Jircuas
Summnan
Wilson
Congress
Rebels Control Town of Matamoros Amid Border Skirmish
Reports say rebels held Matamoros area while American border guards and Mexican forces traded fire along the Rio Grande. Officials estimate deaths and injuries in the hundreds as refugees, soldiers, and civilians absorb the clash near Mata moras and the border fortifications.
Debs and Committee Report on West Virginia Mine Strife
A long report details Debs and committee actions during miner unrest in West Virginia. It argues Governor Hatfield protected mine workers' rights, contrasts with Glasscock policies, and condemns suppression of papers and violent actions by mine guards under prior administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurfield
Debs
Li Taie
Almeady
Mardal Lew Fem
Glassent
Uonsilly
Military Commission
Societtate
Republians
Sena- Orda
Glasscock
West
Virginia
Hatfield
Jones
Johm Frawn
Aso
Lonn
Issnte
The
Stat
Thompson
HaeGeld
Cabin Rock
Paint Creek
Witt
Henry
Mirginia
Grocers Face Wholesale Permit Rule For Beer Sales
Police officials report a conference addressing violations by grocers selling case beer without wholesale permits. Committee names violators and urges action to enforce state licensing, with penalties cited including licenses and fines. attendees stress the need for lawful operation and protection under the law.
Drowning Tragedy Claims Two In Van Effort Incident
The drowning occurred during a river search when Wood tried a home swim and failed. He and a boy, Ed, sank after exhausting struggles near the west river bank. Police and fire units, including Chief Abhot and Coroner Krusa, conducted a body search and identified the victims, with Ed recovered first and the man later presumed lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berard
Lear
Pennsylvania
Anbens
Krusa
Post Office Expenditures and Service Expansion Debate
The article discusses post office growth, new rural routes, and 400 cities added with delivery by carriers. It notes tensions over costs, self-sustaining status, and debates in Congress on franking abuses and surplus versus deficit, highlighting Treasury accounting and staffing of the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House ‘of Congress
Department
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Ihr Postance
Democratic House
Novi
Publistien
Randémen
Eliarte
Hanune
Wacamlingle
United States Postal Nervice
Maintaia
Land Dealer Fights Extradition in Texas Farm Lands Case
A Chicago land dealer, Witz, fights extradition in a Texas farm land scheme case arising from alleged investments of Indiana residents totaling about 200,000 acres. Witnesses from Sau Antonin and Maton Williams testified and linked accomplices to the effort to avoid Texas prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Underwood Pact and Fur Tariff Debated in Senate Panel
The sub-committee discussed withholding understar valuations and a plan to let the treasury proclaim import values to curb under valuations. Secretary McAdoo and Assistant A.G. Dennison favored a general valuation to protect revenue and appeal rights. Fur tariffs sparked protests as experts warned even small duties could wreck U.S. fur trade valued at millions.
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White House
Prasifienn
Traunee Committee
Yell Ang
Wilson
Benjitter Simmons
Wil Hams
Senaor Simmons
Henate
Williams v
Crowbie Land
Adoo
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Treasury
Curtis
Treasury Department
Dennison
Secretary of the Treasury
Custom House
McAdoo
Chrirman Simmons Thias
Laun
Setciers
Johnson
Joseph Ullman
New York
United States
Russia
Whyn—And Means Committee
May Exemptions debated for Mutual Companies in Washington
June 3 report from Washington notes government consideration of income tax exemptions for mutual life insurance companies. A draft amendment would let qualifying firms demonstrate wholly material nonprofit intent to gain tax relief. Details mention regulatory scope, cost estimates, and potential impact on rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Stone
Currency Committee Faces Puzzling Outlook
The Currency Committee, a new banking title arrangement, debates currency reform and timing. Virginia’s Glans signals caution while lawmakers pressure for fast action. Indiana’s Rep. Abramah Glass seeks a conference within days to shape policy, amid tense anticipation in Washington.
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Wastlington
Crom
Lle
Vadernom
Representative Glans
Virginia
Wink
Invliana
Massrichucntts
Abaorman Glass
Glass
Imperator the world’s biggest ship sails for America soon
The Imperator, Hamburg American Line’s giant liner, sails for America on June 11 from Hamburg and arrives here June 18. It boasts unparalleled anchors and chains, with anchors totaling over 486,000 pounds and chains spanning 1230 yards. The ship features a double hull and lifeboats for all, built to prevent a fate like the Titanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperator
America
Hamburg
Atlantic
Ete
Ste
Ang & Werp
Hermann
Indiana Bankers Released From Leavenworth Prison
Kaz June 4. Flemen in the United States prison have been granted paroles. Among those released are former bankers Emmerich and Pringle who violated national banking laws. Gall, a politician, and Prinsler, a real estate dealer, also paroled. Several others tied to bank crimes and embezzlement were freed or awaiting parole as the article notes a broad set of political and banking figures connected to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinters
Rio Grande
Migual Barragan
Matamoras
Otheros Conny
Matamora
War National Bridge
Nimoa
Bauta Cros
Muntameriin
Aidalanlisa
Leavenworth
Kaz
Gall
Imtontich
Pringles
Emmerich
Capital National
Anf
Pringler
Pidink Emmerich
Eigor
St. Lowtalin
Indianapolis
Tnd
Max I Kmmerteh
Smith
Gill
Harry Pringler
Jacksinvilit
Gril
Pringle
Silnon
Kramerich
Prinalpe
Goll
A Ad Pringlée
Nashville Man Becomes State Agricultural Leader
Nashville man Coleman of this city was appointed assistant state leader under Professor Christie, superintendent of the extension department at Purdue University. He will find agents for counties to advance vocational education, traveling to Indianapolis for meetings and conference discussions with officials. He has served as secretary of the State Federated Agricultural Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reshville
Ind
Draco AL Coleman
Fan Heen
Prosfessor
Gt Christie
Iheneficuitntal
Pardie University
Yeith Te Wis
Thief Win Air
Coleman
Intianapelis Ahie Mernine
States Federated Agricultural Societies
Montgomery high reunion at lake among Montgomery residents
Fat, Ind June. Mrs. WU Taylor improving. Montgomery high reunion held at the lake Saturday with Mr and Mrs Wayne Angpaugh visiting relatives in Detroit. Several locals and out-of-town guests attended church services and various gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU Taylor
Montgomery High
the Lake
Wayid Angpaugh
Clear Lake
Alfred Richards
Helen
Detroit
Powers
Franklin
Nsy
Nn Brandaon
Clarke Powers
Muyntomens
Lawrence Mordis
E. J. Ford
William Musgrave
Lip
Ann Achor
Vern Thrasher
Guiney
Wich
John Dretyard
Marguerite
Lorene Mitchell
Montgomery
Mich
Walter
Morrow
Peope
Church Sable
Calevin French
D. C. Melk
P. B
Gene Straw
Burl Pifer
Mise Ben Tah Bricker
Buel Ftal
Fremont
Civil
Tank
Ray Tharp
Chay Take
Ibirary Club
Berth Mee
Naughton
Ima
Witam Torker
William Volker
Jof Rendarme
Arts
John Martz
C1 Throop
Arable Brvise
Aggala
Clearlnke
Owas
Amenin Mine Way
Richtannd
Sophia Mebanth
Taper
Res
Calvin French
Deacen
Den
Harnman Alans and Daughter
Frank Belle
Prmouth Mungay
W. P. Johnson
Beaver Fails
R. P
Cacrle Bricker
Mies
Lenore Miller
Howard McNaughton
Robert Holmen
Tor
Gliman, IN
Skinner
Byers Creamery Company
Postatties
Wendell Royce
Rending
H. C. Handy
Angela Moray
Ayoind
W. B. Wert
Chi-Taro
James Holland
Mra
Sidney deNitt
Coldwater
Anent
Neliie McNitt
Dire Dames Kelsey
Andrews
Jody
Lovlwood
Inet
George Brown
Hesnilton
George Handy
Hivaro McConnell
Sunding
J. F.mcconnell
Lagrange
Mrs. Paradine
Coltwater
Mr. and Patra
Otto Gundeum
Floyd Rocoes
Lippman to Handle the McCarty Estate
Springfield report states Lippman of the city was appointed to manage the McCarty estate. The move comes as heavyweight fighter McCarty left fans startled after a bout with Seth Polkay in Calgary. His widow and former manager Billy McGirney approved the settlement papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Otrgy Lippman
Aye Yaaa Ee Alinitteater
Uther AfeCarl
Whawag Kile
Seth Polkay
Calgary
Albert
Billy McGirney
Lippman
McCarty
Cor Morris
Local Rumors and Visits From Kimmell and Rosmell Area
Community notes recount visits and movements in the Kimmell Rosmell region. Families Reed, Growcork, McDonald, Williamson, and others hosted or traveled through, with planning to summer in California. Townsfolk like Blackman, Baughman, and Bender appear in chores, contracts, and social rounds amid village life. Some entries mention church, stores, and a motorcade of neighbors in a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosmell
Mr. & Bilackman
Elleboreby & Baughman
James Bip
Columbia Cir
Buenwarth Bren
Charles Bender
Carl
South Brent
South Fend
Clap
Lagontar
Grother
Tanfisteng
Wharaabong
Hares Hchlottervigk
Taki Pin Weisies
Wits
Mr Ia
Watt Fie
Olf Ant Tames
Mise Apkel
Martha Rutin
Shoye
Fenian
Clark's
Nepal
Lange Mtr Baio
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Enna
Mba
Pignatur
Fugene V. Debs and Committee
Wayne
Keil
Robes Helnkamp
Chris Hegerfeld
Arei Sher Ariel
Association
Mayer Arien
Shiel
Nish Ucense
Maine
Van
Mar
Hitchcork Nch
Currency Committee
Norfolk
Patterson-Fletcher Co
Indiana
Nashville
M’carty Estate
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