Commons Erupts Over Lords Veto Powers In Budget Debate
In London on April 15 the Commons approved Premier Asquith’s veto powers resolutions by a large margin amid a tumultuous session. Asquith argued the government would seek royal guarantees for new peers if the Lords rejected the resolutions, a move attacked by Balfour and cheered by Irish Nationalists amid calls of dynamite and traitor. The uproar followed earlier noisy exchanges as the budget and reform strategy were debated.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House of Lords
Mr. Balfour
Five Veterans Die In Twelve Hours At Marion Soldiers Home
The morgue at the Marion Indiana Soldiers Home lists five deaths within 12 hours. The decedents are Joseph W Garard 68 Indiana light artillery Robert Mc Clary 73 Ohio heavy artillery Thomas Shirley 61 Missouri infantry John Schamel 82 First Ohio light artillery William H Byland company A Eighth Missouri infantry. The adjutant's office has been overburdened by death notifications in recent years.
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Marion
Ind
Joseph W. Garard
Twenty-third
Indiana Light Artillery
Robert McClary
Ohio Heavy Artillery
Thomas Shirley
Eighteenth
Missouri Infantry
John Schamel
First
Ohio Light Artillery
William H.byland
Eighth
Hyde murder trial questions 35 of 47 veniremen
In Kansas City prosecutors and defense lawyers completed challenges to 35 of 47 veniremen for the Dr. B. Clark Hyde murder trial. The process could push evidence hearing to tomorrow. Venireman Warren Kay testified about alleged jury tampering and was excused.
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Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Veniremen
Warren Kay
Dr. Hyde
Kay
Confesses Theft and Returns Stolen Goods in Elwood
Jesse Masters, 94, admits drink caused trouble and that he helped robbery at Knott grocery store in Elwood Tuesday night. He rode back to Elwood to deliver the stolen tobacco and cigars, after Elwood police permitted him to come alone to make restitution.
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Kokomo
Ind
Knott
Elwood
Jesse Masters
Masters
Indiana University Loses Prof Howe to Wisconsin
Bloomington April 15. At year end Dr William D Howe will leave Indiana University to join the English department at Wisconsin University Madison with a 3000 salary. He has headed the English department for four years and authored the Howe Readers.
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the Sun
Bloomington
Ind
William D. Howe
Indiana University
Wisconsin University
Madison
Howe
American hunter escapes leopard attack in East Africa
F M Wynkoop reports Carl E Akeley of the New York Museum of Natural History fought a wounded leopard near the Tana river. The beast charged, toppled Akeley, and mauled him as it strangled his left arm and then clutched his throat. Akeley's injuries are serious.
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London
F. M. Wynkoop
East Africa
Carl E. Akeley
New York Museum of Natural History
Tana River
Akeley
Duponts in Clash Over Social Affair
Alfred J. Dupont withdraws suits for slander against Elizabeth Bradford Dupont and Mrs. E. J. Bush, sparking reports of a social boycott by the husband’s family. New statements from Dupont suggest ongoing family troubles that have unsettled society for two years.
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Alfred Dupont
Dover
Del
Alfred J. Dupont
Elizabeth Bradford Dupont
E. J. Bush
A. I. Dupont
Dupont
Electric test shows man survives same current Marin death link
Bridgeport report details coroner and witnesses as G B Lawler of Providence rests on an electrified switch to prove Marin’s fatal shock could not be caused by current alone. The test mirrors Marin’s death conditions, with Lawler enduring a minute grip before release, sparking questions about equipment safety and negligence.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Clifford Bb. Wilson
Lawler
Providence
R. I
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Francis Marin
Wilson
Marin
Cartridge
Pinney
Factory Mutual Insurance Company
G. S. Lawler
Cartridge Company
Wed in Haughville Mary M. Brown and Gottfried Peterson marry
The ceremony occurred at 7 last night at Rev J F Ranier's home near King Avenue M E church. The couple will reside at 762 Sheffield Avenue.
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Haughville
Mary M. Brown
Gottfried Peterson
J. F. Ranier
King Avenue
M. E. Church
Postum Aims For Freedom From Coffee Addiction
Letters from a state WCTU leader describe headaches and sleepless nights tied to coffee, crediting Postum as a beneficial liquid alternative. The writer, asking for anonymity, reports steadier nerves and better sleep after switching, praising long boiling to achieve a rich dark brew. A call to read The Road to Wellville and its tagline There’s a Reason accompanies the testimonial.
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Wellville
Guests Flee Lorin Hotel as Small Fire Erupts on Second Floor
Guests in scant attire rushed from their rooms when a fire started in a second floor bathroom at 4 AM. The blaze, likely sparked by a cigarette stub, caused a chaotic exit but was quickly controlled with no damage to the building.
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Lorin Hotel
Higher Wages For Employes Of Steel Trust
United States Steel announces May 7 wage raise of 6 percent for 225,000 workers. The voluntary increase, prompted by high living costs, adds about $9 million to payrolls. no labor unions are recognized by the company.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Judge Ars
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carmen vote to return 10 work at once
After 35 idle days and 28 deaths from accidents and riots, the Philadelphia carmen vote to accept terms offered by Mayor Reyburn for the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. The committee and C. O. Pratt approved. The terms include restoring returning workers, a $2 daily wage advance until rehiring, and arbitration for 118 discharge cases.
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Carmen
Philadelphia
John E. Reyburn
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
The
C. O. Pratt
Night
Poison mystery claims two lives in Clifton Springs
Rochester report says two are dead and one dying after a dinner incident as Coroner investigates a possible poisoning at Clifton Springs near High-grade two-piece suit reference. The note mentions J. Singer & Sons at 43 W. Washington St. as the source.
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J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Gompers Denounces Steel Company Move as Infinitesimal
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor characterized United States Steel Corp wage offers as infinitesimal and said the advance was forced by organized labor, denying any good motive behind the move.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senator Bilbo Asked to Resign After Stormy Senate Session
Jackson Mississippi April 15 The Mississippi Senate adopted a resolution demanding the resignation of State Senator Bilbo after a stormy session. A prior expulsion resolution failed. A follow up resolution declared the senatorial contest free from improper influence and expressed confidence in Senator Percy.
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Jackson
Misa
Bilbo
Senate
Percy
Ill Health Leads to Canal Death by Own Action
Despondent over failing health David Brown 58, a retired farmer of 1319 North Capitol Ave, leaped from the Fifteenth street bridge into the canal last night and drowned. James Stewart 1417 North West St and Joseph Caldwell 336 West Thirteenth St reached the scene as he went under and barely escaped drowning. He is survived by a widow and four daughters.
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David Brown
North Capitol Avenue
Fifteenth Street
James Steward
North West Street
Joseph Caldwell
West Thirteenth Street
Brown
Hyland announces Sunday closure for barber shops
Supt. of Police Hyland announced that under the new barber shop ordinance shops must close on Sundays. Barbers have five days to register and obtain licenses, and the ordinance takes effect next Wednesday.
Fine American serges at half price from S. J. Singer & Sons
357 pieces of the finest American serges in black blue gray and new shades offered at half price. Coat and trousers to order $15.73, worth $30.00. S. J. Singer & Sons at 43 W. Washington St.
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S. J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
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