Polk resigns as under secretary of state health cited
Washington June 4 Frank Le Polk resigns as under secretary of state accepted by President Wilson his resignation takes effect June 15 and he will return to practice law in New York City Norman H Davis of Tennessee was mentioned as possible successor Polk has served since 1916 after health concerns and a long public career in New York City government and civil service prior to federal service
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Democrats Name Six Delegates in New Mexico
Roswell New Mexico June 4 The Democratic state convention named six uninstructed delegates to the Democratic national convention United States Scribner A A Jones permanent chairman ruled out of order an attempt to instruct the delegation for W G McAdog for president.
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Fall From Window Fatal To Actor Landon Clifton Crawford
Clifton Crawford an actor was found dead in an areaway beneath his hotel window. The coroner ruled the death accidental caused by a fall from the window while suffering insomnia.
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Clifton Crawford
Airship Goliath Sets New World Flight Time Record
In Paria on June 4 the Airplane Goliath, piloted by Lieutenants Boenoutrot and Hernard, reportedly broke the world record for continuous flight with a streak of eleven hours twenty nine minutes and some seconds. The prior record, held by German pilot Ws Landmann, stood at twenty one hours forty eight minutes forty seconds in 1914.
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Bubonic Plague Deaths Rise in Vera Cruz
Four new bubonic plague cases reported in Vera Cruz on June 4 include three soldiers and an elderly laundress. A detained patient died at Rosultat after transfer. Fire burned floodable docks and nearby buildings to curb infection sources.
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Two Month Old Holstein Bull Sells at Big Event
A large Holstein sale continues with 176 head still to be disposed of. Juneau reports from May 15 note a long winter Yukon ice delay. Dawaca, Tr., confirms ice damage and chief Issacs from Tukon Indians predicts breakup timelines tied to duck migration. Des Moines hosts the General Federation biennial convention focusing on Americanism, neighborliness, thrift, education, and municipal markets with over 2,000,000 members expected.
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Minnesota and Dakota Weather Outlook Update
Minnesota sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Dakota forecast suggests generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with only minor shifts in temperature.
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Stebbins Denies Evading Officials in Inquiry
Horace Stebbins of New York, postor treasurer for the Wood national campaign committee, told campaign investigators today why officials could not locate him. He said he was on a trip in the Canadian west and would explain finances and expenditures tied to the campaign and internal accounts.
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New York
Wood National Campaign Committee
Magetts
Burtness Accepts Debate on State Library Scandal
Independent candidate C. B. Burtness replies to a Nonpartisan League challenge by pledging to debate any bona fide North Dakota resident on issues of the library scandal. He cannot meet in Niagara as planned but offers McVille or Lakota on different evenings and insists Wilson be a North Dakota voter.
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Lakota
Woman Electrocuted Turning On Electric Light in Wisconsin
Sheboygan, June 4. Mrs Barbara Stark wife of Louis Stark Crystal Lake hotel proprietor believed electrocuted early yesterday morning while turning on an electric light She arose screamed fell at foot of stairs and a wire was found beside her body An investigation is underway to determine if wires were highly charged Coroner withholding statement pending findings
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Louis Stark
Crystal Lake
Willis to Tell Harding Claims at Convention Speech
Frank B. Willis former governor of Ohio will deliver the nominating speech at the Chicago convention for Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio. He says it will be an honor to name the next president and that Harding is the logical candidate.
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Prohibition Enforcement Simplified for Federal Warrant Power
Washington June 3 enforcement of prohibition eased as Attorney General Palmer ordered district attorneys that approval is not needed to issue warrants for offenders under the enforcement law. Clarification follows confusion over internal revenue rules requiring approval by the United States attorney for a district. Money and Exchange notes New York June 4 mercantile paper exchange rates and government bonds. Curtailment of gas service planned at Weuraw Wisconsin due to coal shortages, shutting gas off 8:30 pm to 5:30 am, affecting hotels restaurants and homes.
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City Planning Great Benefit Says Kessler
Kansas City report from June 4 cites George H. Kessler of St. Louis as saying city planning boosts beauty and utility and raises real estate values. Edward M. Ashton’s committee urged more planning and condemned shortsighted owners. Detroit attorney John R. Rood spoke on land title holes.
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National Guardsmen Withdraw From Rubber Plant in Bristol
Industrial conditions have quieted in Bristol. One of four National Guard companies stationed at the National India Rubber company plant was withdrawn today after a week on duty. Factories, closed for a month, reopened yesterday and were open again today to about half normal strength.
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Two Die As Train Strikes Auto At Barberton Crossing
Akron reports two men killed and eleven injured when an Erie train hit an auto truck carrying laborers at a grade crossing near Barberton. Nine injured sent to Barberton hospital. Separate item notes Indianapolis naming a general courtesy committee for the World Advertising convention June 6 to 10 with over 5,000 expected attendees.
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West Duluth Urges Waterway Linking Great Lakes to Sea
Duluth presented a first plea to the International Joint Waterways Commission arguing an all water route from the Northwest to the Atlantic would cut delays and expand grain shipments. Testimony showed 40 million people in the district served and that Erie Canal cannot handle Northwest grain volumes.
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Names Commission To Settle Coal Miners Wage Dispute
President Wilson created a three man Names Commission to settle the wage controversy between Anthracite coal miners and operators. The panel may issue an award within sixty days retroactive to April 1 when the contracts expired, with William C. Thompson Neal J Ferry and William L Connell named from Ohio Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania respectively.
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Wilson
William C. Thompson
Columbia
Ohio
Neal J. Ferry
McAdoo
Penn
William L. Connell
Beranton
500 000 Gallons Whiskey Withdrawn In Pittsburgh District
More than 500 000 gallons of whiskey have been withdrawn from bonded warehouses in the Pittsburgh district since June 16. Federal Prohibition Agent W H Hindman says cases under suspicion run into the thousands and forged permits were printed outside government offices or signed in plain sight and sent out unnumbered. The investigation is described as thorough.
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W.h.hindman
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Treaty With Hungary Signed In Versailles
Vermides June 4 The treaty of peace with Hungary was signed in the Grand Trias Palace at 4 25 in the afternoon. It caused excitement as the ceremony commenced five minutes before the appointed time.
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