Suffrage Passes Senate Votes To States Ratification Sought
Washington June 4 The suffrage amendment cleared the Senate by 36 40 25 and moves to the states for ratification. Support came from 36 Republicans and 20 Democrats while 17 Democrats and 8 Republicans opposed it. The measure, passed with two extra votes beyond two thirds, was announced at 6 25 PM by president pro tem Cummins. The house quickly signed after, and leaders hope 36 states will ratify soon with sessions planned in Illinois Pennsylvania Massachusetts Wisconsin Ohio Michigan and Texas among others.
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Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Texas
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Elkins bill would donate German cannon to Grafton West Virginia
A Senate bill would authorize the Secretaries of War to donate a captured German cannon to Grafton West Virginia. City leaders in the Business Men's Association push for one or two pieces to flank the National Cemetery walkway, citing Martinsburg as an alternative. The measure aims for quick passage amid local lobbying.
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Grafton
House of Representatives
United States of America
Canarese
West Virgin
Busines Men's Association
Martinsburg
Gratto
Yaqui Indians Kill American Mining Engineer in Sonora
Yaqui Indians in the La Colorada mining district of Sonora Mexico have killed Charles W. P. Tervote a mining engineer employed by the American Mining and Smelting Company. Tervote a resident of Venice California leaves a widow and family. American consul Dyer at Nogales has urged Mexican officials to deploy forces to stop the outrages and restore order.
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Arizona
la Colorada
Sonora
Mexico
Ari
Charles W. P. ‘Tervote
American Mining and Smelting Company
Tervote
Venice
Cal
Guru
Marge
Aisteigt
Prince Albert Tobacco Claims Supreme Smoke Pleasure
The copy promotes Prince Albert tobacco as highly satisfying with exceptional flavor coolness and fragrance. It touts a patent process to prevent tongue bite and parch, suggesting long smoking sessions with pipes or papers and urging quick proofs of its supposed superiority from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
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P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Mine Explosion Kills Dozens at Delaware and Hudson Mine
A Baltimore No. 2 tunnel blast near Wilkes-Barre Pa. killed about 75 to 100 miners and injured many more when a car with black powder ignited after a trolley wire broke. Rescue teams faced widespread fire and suffocation as bodies were recovered and identified.
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Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore No. 2
Associated Pro
Delaware and Judson Company
Upshur County Fair Association Plans County Fair
Will hold a fair in Upshur County West Virginia with a June opening. Stock sold to fund ongoing events. Last year’s fair was hindered by war rains and influenza. the previous year attendance was affected by infantile paralysis. Prospects for this year are bright.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Upshur County
Ex Senator Spooner remembered for wit and service
A memorial sketch recalls William Spooner former senator known for strong English mastery and sharp repartee. He opposed the Nicaragua route and declined three high posts despite McKinley era offers, living on a $7500 salary as a steady public servant.
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McKinley
Railroad Admin to Raise Wages for Baltimore and Ohio Workers
An agent of the Railroad Administration inspected miners carpenters and carmen in the city. The plan calls for nine cents extra pay per hour from January 1 1911 to now and likely future wage increases. Workers welcome the windfall and hope for continued raises.
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Railroad Administration
Baltimore and Oho Railroad Company
Wilson lifts gold embargo in new monetary policy
President Wilson rescinds the export and import embargo on gold on recommendation of the Federal Reserve Board, allowing free gold movement with Bolshevik Russia as the exception. The note mentions the World’s League Against Alcoholism planning a nationwide prohibition effort and notes North Dakota as a major rye producer.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Russia
League Against Alcoholism
United States
Trial of Pedersons On Sea Murder Captains On Deck
Testimony in the U S District Court describes Captain Pederson and his son facing murder charges for allowing crew member Axel Hansen to drown during a voyage from Victoria to Captown. Witnesses recount Hansen beaten, forced aloft, and cried for help as the ship sailed past the Cape of Africa.
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Clark Russell
Hell Pire” Pederson
Vaykentine Punka
Adolph Eric Pederson
United States District Court
Hough
Pederson
High Seas
Axel Hansen
Hansen
Victoria
Horn
Captown
South Africa
United States
Cape Town
John W. Campbell
Sedman
Ampbell
Pedson
Edward Reilley
Campbell
Reilly
Hanen
Reily
Reilley
Crewman testifies to captain's coercion aboard ship
A seaman described being pressured to sign a ground statement after the captain allegedly drew a pistol and pressed it against his ribs, demanding a signature. He claimed Hansen was forced to stand at the wheel during rough seas and that his eyes were swollen from mistreatment. He recalled meals being scarce aboard the ship, with coffee and toast never seen.
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Reilley
Hansen
Dudley Field Malong
Daxips
Reiley
New steamship routes outlined by E M Hareey
Washington June 4 estab ishmert ct new steamship routes between the United States and South and Central America with extension of mail facilities including parcel post service. The shipping board plans direct steamship service linking American Atlantic gulf and Pacific ports with South and Central America within six months. Chairman Hurley and Postmaster General assistant Otto Praeger spoke as the Pan American commercial congress discussed trade and mail improvements. Local Latin American business leader Carlés Avellan noted American manufacturers must adapt to Latin markets with questions on packing and pricing to meet regional needs.
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Estabishmert Ct
United States
South
Central America
Pan-American Commercial Congress
Edward N. Flurley
Shipping Board
Otto Praeger
Hurley
American Atlantic
Gulf and Pacific
Praeger
Americas
Carlés Avellan
Mexico
Avellano
Europe
Wolf of Wall Street term served in wartime case
NEW YORK June 6 The cott riction of David Lamar also known as the Wolf of Wall Street for conspiring to prevent the transportation of war munitions from the United States to the Allies was confirmed today by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals A similar decision was given in the case of Henry B Martin a member of the so called Labor National peace council Both have been on bail pending appeal They were originally sentenced to one year imprisonment in the Mercer county New Jersey Penitentiary
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New York
David Lamar
Dupont Interests Lease Bellevue Stratford Hotel
Bellevue Stratford hotel in Philadelphia was seized and leased to Dupont interests owners of Waldorf Astoria and McAlpin Hotels. Representatives of the new ownership arrived to execute the transfer, the property built by the late George Boldt and tied to the Boldt family. Max Moran of Philadelphia and others in Clarksburg noted social ties.
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Dupont
Bellevue Stratford
Philadelphia
Dupont N‘eevers
Waldorf-Aurora
McAlpin
New York
Stratford
George. Boldt
Ft Aluca Hia
W V A Dry Laws Explained By Judge For Grand Jury
Clarksburg West Virginia reports Judge James W Robinson explaining new state liquor statutes to the June term grand jury of Robison County Criminal Court. He clarifies that domestic purpose whiskey must be made in state from fruit grown in state, bans production from raisins corn meal or advertised mixtures, and states that possessing moonshine or a still is unlawful even for personal use. Continuous paragraphs note that no still is required to violate law.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Robrison County
James W. Robinson
Robinson
Miss Zumbro Dies In Webster After Illness
Miss Zumbro, a well known and highly respected local maiden, died early today at her sister Mrs. Brown’s Webster home after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:30 PM in Webster church with Rev. Thompson officiating. interment to follow at Webster cemetery. Funeral director John Al McCabe of the city is in charge. A longer notice will appear in the Sentinel with funeral details.
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Daily Sentinel
ZC. Zumbro
Brown
Webster
Rav. Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
John “al McCabe
Toledo Riot Injuries Rise After Plant Labor Dispute
Police rechecked riots near the Willys Overland plant and found 23 injured, up from 19, while two dead remained. Eleven were shot and others hit by rocks bricks and missiles as calm returned around the idle factory area.
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Toledo
Willys Overland Automobile Plant
Snakes Like Music Parade Copperhead Spooks Salem Store
A three foot copperhead slithered into the music store of B C Keys in Salem West Virginia when attracted by a phonograph. The reptile was killed before it struck. Reported as one of the largest copperheads ever seen in the area.
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Salem
W.va
B. Jc
R34 Airship Preparations Near North Berwick
Preparations for the airship R34’s Atlantic crossing are underway at North Berwick per the Evening Star. A crew has departed England by rail to Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the ship is expected to land next week.
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London
Junge 5
Pnal
Atlantic
North Berwick
Accoring
Star
Mgland
Atlantic City
N. J
Atlas
Kulut Eruption Reported Fatal Toll in Java
Amsterdam dispatch reports Java volcanic eruption at Kulut or Keloet killed 5,100 with initial warnings of up to 15,000 dead or injured. The event described as Java’s worst in modern times, following a massive blast and possibly a tidal wave.
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Kedirkat
Java
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