Butler Claims Wood Nomination Bidters Behind Scheme
Nicholas Murray Butler, an unsuccessful candidate, said a mix of stock gamblers and mining promoters manipulated finance to push General Wood toward the presidential nomination. He warned that defeating Wood required stopping auctions of nominations and curbing high bidder influence. Delegates from New York helped halt Hildenburg’s bid by limiting money and aggressive primary tactics.
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New York
Musifion Micikery
General Wood
Prsidential
Nicholas Murray Butler
Wood
Tin Papi
Wood Thinsell
Methodist Centenary Subscriptions Exceed Quotas
Centenary subscriptions to the Methodist Episcopal centenary committee totaled 15,003,375 dollars, surpassing regional quotas by more than 250,000 dollars. Major areas include Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, St Louis, and Washington, with several six-figure sums reported. The effort aims to fund a five year plan as announced by centenary officials.
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New York
Centenary Conservation Committee
Raston
Dengery
New Orleans
St Tal
Washington
Sugar embargo shocks nation as sugar shortage relief moves
Washington report shows a Sugar Embargo aimed at easing a nationwide shortage. A.W. Riley, special assistant to the attorney general, voiced annoyance at the action while Dyess and June dates appear in fragmented form.
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Dyess
Washington
A.W. Riley
Gompers Appeals for Nations League at Federation Meet
Montreal June 34 Organized labor in the United States was expected to back Samuel Gompers and push Congress to adopt the League of Nations covenant. He called U S failure to ratify pitiable and urged a peoples vote if not entangled by issues. He opposed the One Big Union. J W Ogden urged an international union to unify workers and prevent a second war. The federation debated a resolution condemning unauthorized railroad strikes and considered studying the Catholic labor union in Canada as a rival to international labor bodies.
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Montreal
Organized Labor of
United States
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of
Wade Union Congress
Trades Aid Labor Congress of Canada
Qovement
Canada
Catholic Union
Bolshevik Forces Murder 603 Polish Wounded in War Hospital Fire
The Polish Bureau of Information reports Bolsheviki troops entered Berdyczow near Zytomierz and burned a military hospital, killing 603 wounded soldiers and all doctors and charity workers left to tend them. Conflicts also erupt near Liga Petrograd between Red Army and peasants, amid the Green army activity.
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New York
Warsaw
Kiev
Berdyczow
Zytomierz
Petrograd
Red Army
Armenians Endure Terror in Marash Turmoil
A Beirut cable to Near East Relief describes ongoing Turkish threats around Marash causing fear among Armenians. The message notes disappearances of Christian natives and reports Near East Relief is delivering aid to thousands daily and will continue indefinitely.
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Associated Press
New York
Marash
Melsage
Beirut
Near East Relief
Helena Federal Reserve Bank announces directorate personnel
Announcement received by R. Kaufman vice president of Union Bank and Trust. John T. Rich federal reserve agent in the Ninth district states the Helena five member board includes O. Kaufman, T. Matlow, L. For, C J Kelly, and W. M. Rowley. Remodeling of the building at Lidward and Park streets progresses rapidly with vault excavation done and steel arrivals expected. Opening of doors anticipated before September 1.
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R.@. Kaufman
Union Bank and Trust Company
John TH. Rich
Federal Reserve
Helgia Fant
Thes Ninth Sdosteiek
Minneapolis
Helena
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Thomas \. Matlow
The
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Montana Trust and Savings Bank
Lee M. For
Great Falls National Bank
Charles JF. Kelly
Minercal Metals National Bank
Butte
W. M. Rowley
Meyellans National Bank
Billings
Montana
Ninth District Board
Lidward and
Park Streets
O. Ay Carlson
Helena Bank
Attempted assassination of Japanese premier reported
A Sunday incident, described by Nippon Jiji and cable services, claims an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Yara of Japan. The attacker, said to be a fanatical nationalist, was arrested after the act failed.
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Associated Press
Yara
Japan
Widvices
Nippu Jiji
Te Drpated
View of Hughes on drift of the times
Norman T. Davis of Tennessee was named under secretary of state by President Wilson to succeed Frank Polk. Davis, an adviser to the American peace delegation at Paris, was appointed after Polk resigned following a clash with the treasury post. The remarks at Wellesley college framed patriotism in peace and war and urged steadfast constitutional government as the foundation of national ideals.
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Charles Hughes
Wellesley College
Davis
Associated Press
Washington
Norman T. Davis
Tennessee
Wilson
Frank K. Polk
the Treasury
State Department
Paris
Huns Ask More Time On German Army Cut
Berlin reports that Germany has asked the supreme council for a three month delay to meet the reduced army limit of 100000 men, a request cited by the Tageblatt.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Council
The
Tageblatt
Allen to Look Into Attack on NPL Speaker
Governor Henry J. Allen ordered Attorney General Richard I. Hopkins to investigate charges by Joseph Stein of the Nonpartisan League and Walter M. Mills of North Dakota that they faced obstruction and improper protection when barred from speaking in Hinwood Kansas. They were escorted from town after the incident.
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Associated Press
Teapeka
Kan
Gavernor
Henry J. Allen
Avourney
Richard I. Hopkins
Joseph Stein
Nonpartisan League
Walter M. Mills
North Dakota
League
Ehinwood
Kansas
Stevie
Mills
Allin
Star dies in Paris French actress Mailane Re Jane dead
Paris reports the death of renowned French actress Mailane Re Jane on June 1. The beloved star known for stage and screen work passed away in the city. Her career spanned decades with acclaimed performances across major theatres and film.
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Star
Associated Press
Paris
Mailane Re- Jane
Five Billions Given Wilson by Congress
Congress approved about five billion dollars for the next fiscal year per a statement by Chairman Good of the House Appropriations Committee. The exact total was 4 859 890 027 dollars, with portions for government costs, pensions, postal services, and interest on the public debt. The report notes reductions from prior estimates and totals including 2 212 126 29? for annual supply bills and 1 363 768 580 for permanent appropriations, plus miscellaneous items bringing the total to 4 859 003 27 dollars and leaving 679 819 for other civil functions.
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House
Good
Congress
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McGood
Arary Aml Nayy
Kremer of Montana to Open Frisco Convention
Montana’s Kremer will open Frisco convention as headquarters for prominent Democrats form around front. June 14. Officials include Senator Owen of Oklahoma and Attorney General Mitchell Palmer. Cox of Ohio to open tomorrow with Moore of Wyoming leading preconvention drive. Bainbridge Cathy of DC hinted as potential permanent chair.
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Montana
San Francisco
United States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Mitchell Palmer
James M. Cox
Oho
WY. Moore
National Committee
Pan
Ohio
Bainbridge Cathy
Flag Dance Honors American Legion Draws Large Crowd
A large turnout attended the American Legion flag dance with strong patriotic spirit. Mayor John Dryburgh presented certificates for hatch-ins from Red Work Union, won by ALN. Richard Berger received the American flag. Richards Pred Sieger and Whiter Dyn named winners. Beveridge's orchestra provided music as guests sang America led by Mores S. Ensign of the Montana State Fair.
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Sanda Crother
Aln
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Sieger
Virginia families clash in violent street fight in Esservilly
Reports from Esservilly near Bristol Virginia describe a shooting between the Fee and Berry families. Robert Fee and George Polly are dead. Hewitt Fee and a boy are seriously hurt. George Berry and Tout Berry wounded. The feud began when the Fee brothers allegedly disarmed a Berry deputy sheriff. A baby in a miner's crib was struck by a bullet.
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Jie Mead
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Berry
Esservilly
Robert Fee
George Polly
Berry Faelinn
Hewitt Fee
Tout
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Berrys
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Tom Terry
Polly
Robert
Dewitt Fee
Silver in London Suffers a Slump
Silver in London fell about six pence per ounce as large selling orders from India were executed after the weekend. Offerings from the continent continued at a liberal pace, dampening sentiment in the market.
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London
Associated Press
Lonon
India
Elwell Gage Murder Mystery Sparks Theorized Motives
Police pursue jealous lover or vengeful gambler motives in the Elwell murder case. A silk undergarment found in the Home of Joseph B. Elwell, a leading whist expert, ties to a New York society woman while an ex army husband is eyed as a possible killer. Officials examine high society and financial district links to Elwell’s big plays at whist.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
Tubiman
Marie Larson
Elwell
Ship Discharges Passengers on Ice Near Nome Alaska
A Victoria steamship from Seattle discharged 200 of its 500 passengers on ice about 15 miles from shore when Nome could not be reached due to a massive ice barrier. Passengers walked ashore as the ship proceeded to St Michael. Also reported embargoes halt export freight to Baltimore and Atlanta, with general merchants embargo in effect since last Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Nome
Alaska
Victoria
Fge
St. Michael
Fred Warner
Vess
Associated Prosa
Baltimore
Ohio
MoFin to Serve at San Francisco Convention
San Francisco reports Jung W4 To n B Mertie of St Louis arrived for the democratic naval alliance convention. He has served as honorary sergeant of arms at prior San Francisco events since 1996 and is 70 years old.
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San Francisco
Jung
Tohn B
Mertie
St. Louis
Water bill announcement awaited at White House
At the White House an AP report says an announcement is expected tomorrow about President Wilson's action on the water bill. The statement comes as officials prepare the next step in addressing the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Dempsey Testifies On Draft Evasion During War
World heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey testified in a San Francisco trial on charges of evading the draft. He denied cruelty claims by his former wife and said his earnings in 1917 were about 4 000 dollars. He described supporting his family since age 14 and his patriotic benefits work, insisting he never mistreated his wife.
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San Francisco
Jack Bempsey
Stan
Dempsey
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Willard
Chicago
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