No Indictments in Oleomargarine Revenue Case
Chicago June 12 The United States grand jury reviewing the oleomargarine tax compromise reported criticism of revenue officials for allowing the deal. No indictments were returned as jurors said actions must be pursued in the District of Columbia. The case involved a $1,200,000 claim settled for $101,000 and a pending $900,000 discrepancy.
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Chicago
United States Grand Jury
Internal Revenue
United States
Sandia
Rand jJurora
Columbia
Taft
Oppose New Bank Reform Bill Now
Washington June 12 Violent opposition to currency legislation arose at the Senate banking and currency committee meeting. Democrats and Republicans alike fought the measure as President Wilson nears likely failure to push it through this session. Chairmen Owen spoke of a Glass bill, a Treasury division plan, and a high salaried manager to run a new system, drawing strong objection from members wary of government banking control.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Wilson
Owen
Glass
House Committee
Owen Io
Treasury
Bomb Explodes Near Non Striker Home in Paterson
A bomb exploded in front of the home of three brothers in Paterson New Jersey as strikes against silk mills began. The house was damaged but occupants were unharmed and returned to work with police escort. Sixteen pickets gathered before one silk mill. Leaders reported renewed striker enthusiasm.
Submarine Sets New Submergence Record
Long Beach California June 12 Six men in a new type submarine went 34 hours under the sea off Long Beach surpassing the 1907 Octopus record. They descended at 6 am yesterday and expected to stay submerged until 5 pm today aided by gasoline motors with an exhaust device.
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Long Beach
Cal
Goar
United States
Octopus
Plead With Diaz To Re Enter Ring
A brother in law of ex President Ding travels to Mexico to press for the return of General Ding. Mexican friends who met him request Ding to return to assist in restoring peace. Ding replies he would have been pleased to return but will not participate.
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Ding
Mexico
Cone
Metator
Tin Ft
President wavering on wheat policy confers with Wilson
Representative Hammond of Minnesota, a Ways and Means member, told President Wilson that placing wheat on the free list would injure northern farmers. He departed with the impression that the president had not taken a final position and that the matter would be discussed in the Senate caucus.
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Washington
Representative Hammond
Minnesota
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Senate
Wilson and Wallace Sail for Old World
Janee Wilson former secretary of agriculture and Henry Wallace an agriculture expert sail for England to study the English tenant farmer. Wallace attends a United Presbyterian church conference in Aberdeens Scotland as a delegate and will meet Ambassador Page in London.
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New York
Janee Wilson
Henry Wallace
Jaws
England
Walliooula
United Presbyterian Church
Aberidleon
Scotland
London
Ley
Ambassador Page
Thousands to attend Gettysburg semicentennial celebration
More than 22 000 applications have been received for transportation to Gettysburg for the four day semicentennial celebration beginning July 1.
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Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Penney
Vaula
Equal Suffragists Victors in Illinois
Springfield June 12 the woman suffrage bill passed in the state house by yeas and constitutional majority after passing the senate earlier a bitter fight and a teat vote to delay action showed 44 against and 67 for delay the adjournment motion failed in the final roll call
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Springfield
State Senate
Egay
Lomesruy
Surnient
Human Aquarium Coughs Up Trout in Michigan Farm Tale
Benton Marbor Mich June 12 Paul Nickein a Sodus township farmer has become a human aquarium He has coughed up brook trout from two to five inches long over several days Physicians believe he swallowed minnows from a nearby brook that grew in his stomach He is rapidly recovering.
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Benton Marbor
Mich
Paul Nickein
Sodus
Nickels
Nebraska City head calls end to burial at sea practice
Lincoln officials report President Kar etens urging Nebraska delegates to the national gravemen to reform shipboard burial. He cites cruelty and unnecessary suffering for families and notes most lines lack proper body care facilities on voyages.
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Lincoln, Neb
Directors’ Association
Karetens
Nebraska City
Lee
Steamship Lines
Riot Ends With One Woman Dead As Strikers Riot
Ipswich Massachusetts June 12. The Ipswich villa at the gates saw one woman killed and several injured in a riot by striking workers last night. Police protected reopening as about 200 operatives returned to work. nearly 600 remain on strike. Two more arrests were made, bringing total custody to 22 with five in hospital.
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Ipswich
Mass
Ipswich Villa
Hay
Indictments Quashed After Grand Juror's Absence
Denver June 12 Judge Butler quashed all indictments returned by the new grand jury after May 16 at the request of District Attorney John A. Hush. The action followed the absence of Grand Juror J H Gardner who faced charges of contributing to juvenile delinquency and fled. Bail remained at the amount set under the indictments.
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Denver
John A. Hush
Charles C. Butler
Criminal Division
District Court
J. H. Gardner
Bush
Des Moines Awarded Next Masonic Meet
Des Moines won unanimous consent to host the 1914 grand lodge session of the Masons in Des Moines. The meeting will run the second Tuesday in June with about 1,000 delegates and many visitors in attendance.
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Councy Bluffs
Des Moines
Masonic Grand Lodge
Richmond seeks inner harbor plan halt by engineers
A Richmond California delegation led by Mayor Owens traveled to Washington to oppose the Army Engineers river and harbor board plan for a $4 billion inner harbor. Colonel Reon has recommended the project. The group includes Veale McLaughlin Edwards Brown and Nigholl. A hearing is set for June 16.
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Washington
Richmond
Cal
J. (. Owens
Board of Army Engineers
H. Reon
Army
Enarae
Rf. BR
Veale
D. W. McLaughlin
Paul Edwards
H. F. Brown
J. H. Nigholl
French Prince Opens Frisco Inquiry Visit
Prince Polatowski of Paris arrives in New York to investigate affairs surrounding the Prince receive ship and its condition. He clarifies he does not officially represent a group of French bondholders and is acting personally.
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New York
Prince Polatowski
Paris
Boey & Wo
Mt. Louis
San Francisco
Water Works Bonds Review in Denver War Case
Applicants asked a rehearing in the Denver war case. The Denver Union War Company and New York Tri Company led the review before the supreme court. The issue centered on whether a municipal bond voting amendment for paying water works was valid.
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Washington
Denver Union War Company
New York Tri Company
Municipal Water Works
Wis
China Backs Peace With Ree-Polary Plan
Reports indicate Chinese officials express willingness to consider the peace initiative despite mixed signals. Foreign officials say Minion Chang urged the secretary to confirm acceptance of terms and outline next steps for wider government review.
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China
Washington
Bryan
Minion Chang
Win
Elopers Slain in Mysterious Ohio Tragedy
Pen Ohio June 12 A man identified as George Steele and Mrs Anne Forrest of La Grange were found murdered after they disappeared in December. A coroner's jury ruled Steele’s skull crushed and both victims killed. watches money and pocketbook were missing. Steele aged 48 and father of 12. Forrest aged 44.
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Ohio
George Steele
Mra
Anne Forrest
la Grange
Steele
Percy Shore
Forrest
Charming
Mia
Turkish grand vizier Mahmoud Shefket Pasha assassinated
Constantinople June 12 reports say Mahmoud Shefket Pasha the grand vizier was shot noon today by two revolvermen as he rode in a motor car toward the Sublime Porte. The act is tied to a plot against the Young Turk government and follows Nazim Pasha being killed at a demonstration earlier.
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Constantinople
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Sublime Porte
Committee of Union and Progress
Young Turks
Mahmoud Eschefket Pasha
Kiamil Pasha
Germany
Abdul Hamid
Central Pacific Not An Unmerging Factor
President William Sproule of the Southern Pacific says the Central Pacific has ceased to be a factor in dissolution plans between the Southern and Union Pacific. The plan under discussion aims to satisfy the government and does not include Central Pacific acquisition. Southern Pacific will remain a friendly connection and has been unmerged from Union Pacific for months.
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San Francisco
William Sproule
Southern Pacific Railroad
New York
Central Pacvitlc
Southern Pacific-Union Pacific
United States District Court
Rt. Paul
Union Pacifie
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Omaha Girl Shocks At New York Costumes
Misa Marjorie Howland of Omaha complains at the Waldorf Astoria about New York girls 15 and 16 using powder rouge and salve, calling the city crazy and lamenting the lack of fresh faces she sees after a week there. Her sister Mrs. Howard Wood accompanies her.
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New York
Misa Marjorie Howland
Omaha
Howard Wood
Waldorf-Astoria
McReynolds Opposes New Merger Dissolution Plans
Washington June 12 Attorney General McReynolds disapproves both of the two latest plans for dissolving the Union Pacific merger submitted to the U S court at St Paul He plans to oppose adoption of either plan at the hearing Thursday saying the proposals are too vague to meet the Sherman act mandate He will not pursue a receivership position at the hearing.
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Washington, D. C
McReynolds
Union Pacific
Union Paelfic Railroad
United States Court
St. Paul
Sanborn, Hook and Biotth
Supreme Court
Calf Death After Bank Pocket Book Incident
A calf delivered a fatal blow to a man during a disrupted phone exchange at Malt Dalrington, causing a stomach wound and death. The incident followed a pocketbook that opened during the talk triggering a lethal reaction.
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Darlington
Talulog
Br Waaterson
Woman Unable to Explain Crime Mystery in Missouri
Martisville Mo June 1 The murder of Arthur Kellar and his seven year old daughter Margaret remains unsolved with no arrests. Inquest testimony details life insurance and a bloody ax, while Mrs Kellar recounts a night attack and a narrow escape. Authorities found no footprints and see no need for a larger search.
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Arthur Kellar
Margaret
Mellare
Mra. Kellar
Dimaple
Mia
Kellar
Sherif Prater
Oatmeal Trust Faces Government Antitrust Suit
The Quaker Oats Company, accused of monopolizing the oatmeal market and byproducts, is named in a federal anti trust complaint filed in Chicago. The suit alleges a violation of the Sherman Act and derogation of public rights.
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Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Oatmeal “Trust
United States
Jury starts probe of bribery effort
Boston June 12 Eight witnesses will appear before the grand jury hearing the evidence in the alleged attempt to bribe Morris Shuman one of the jurors in the Wood Atteaux Col ling dynamite planting trial. Shuman told District Attorney Pelletier how he was approached to change his vote to free William M Wood the millionaire woolen manufacturer.
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Boston
Morris Shuman
Wood-Atteaux-Colling
Shuman
William M. Wood
Pelletier
American Wool Company
Stefansson to Join His Vessel at Nome
Beattle Wash June 12 Vilajalm ar Stefansson will lead a Canadian Arctic expedition but will not sail on the Karluk from Esquimault. He will meet the expedition at Nome Alaska, allowing him to join without delaying the voyage. The Karluk is commanded by Captain Robert Bartlett and sails shortly.
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Brefanason
Karluk
Pershing Prepares Bold Push Against Moro Rebels at Bugeng
Brigadier John A. Pershing plans a decisive forward assault on the Moro rebels entrenched at Bugeng near Jolo Mindanao. American forces include infantry, cavalry, scouts, artillery, and a machine gun platoon amid anticipated stubborn resistance with expected light casualties.
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Miamia
John A. Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Bugeng
Jolo
Astro
Ancient ferry sinks drowning thirty on river crossing
Dispatches report thirty persons drowned when a dilapidated ferry sank while crossing the Teheptea river on a Russian ascension day. The disaster sparked a riot among city residents upset by police laxity and inadequate city provisions.
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Bi. Petersburg
Teheptea
de Ayed
Vyatha
Distriet
Turpentine Trust Magnates Set Free
A fragmentary report notes that prominent figures in the turpentine trust were released by a higher authority. The text references a U.S. Navy company and violations of a trust law, with scattered place names and dates that are unclear in the source.
New York Opens Devil Service Assembly in City Welcoming Delegates
A New York event opens with a public assembly welcoming delegates. The city hosts representatives from various towns as a formal service and ceremonial proceedings begin in the capital district.
New Tariff Bill Cuts Duty From 43.64 to 32.99 Per Cent
Washington June 11 A Senate Finance Committee table compares Underwood tariff law projections with the new bill showing an average ad valorem rate of 92.09 per cent versus 43.44 under Payne Aldrich. Estimated revenue loss from free list totals 24 718 on 109 694 408 import valuation. Total revenue under the proposed bill, excluding income tax, is about 347 000 000 with income tax added about 90 000 000. Sugar and wool revenues are set to fall and luxuries taxed higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Niuance Committee
Congress Prefers State Control of Rates Across States
Washington June 11 Lawyers at a gathering urged the Supreme Court to adopt the Minnesota rate ruling in the Missouri Arkansas Kentucky Oregon and West Virginia case. Minnesota officials and McReynolds with the Interstate Commerce Commission expressed satisfaction. The move toward treating state rates as affecting interstate commerce without federal overhaul drew railroad optimism over reduced regulation. House and Senate members avoided committing to a swift congressional shift away from 100 years of state led regulation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justien Hughes
Minnesota
Missouri
Arkansas
Kentucky
Oregon
West Virginia
McReynold
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railroads
House
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court Upholds State Power on Intrastate Rates
The Supreme Court affirms Minnesota and other states may fix reasonable intrastate rates on interstate railroads until Congress acts. Justice Hughes writes the decision, clarifying valuation methods for railroad property and ruling Minnesota’s 2 cent passenger law could confiscate Northen Pacific, while Northern Pacific and Great Northern rates were not shown as confiscatory.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Minnesota
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States District Court of Minnesota
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Acc
Receivership Inquiry Sought by Hinebaugh
Washington June 11 A bill by Rep Hinebaugh proposes a special nine member congressional committee to investigate the receivership of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad system and to recommend legislation for reorganizing insolvent railroads in interstate commerce. It would examine pre receivership securities issues by the line.
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Washington
St. Louis
San Francisco
Hinebaugh
Tulinola
St. Louien
Free list action clears grains and meats imports
Washington June 11 details from the finance subcommittee show oats at 6 cents a bushel and oatmeal 33 cents per 100 on rolled oats. Oats feed taxed 9 cents. cattle and meats are placed on the free list while flour and wheat remain free. Retirement is made for inspection of foreign meats similar to domestic inspection before entry.
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Washington, D
Argentine Government Buys Derby Winner Craganour
London June 7 the government of Argentina paid £140000 for the horse Craganour after it won the derby on Wednesday but was disqualified for bumping. The sale fetches $150000 equivalent in local currency.
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London
Craganour
Negro Pays Penalty for Criminal Attack in DC
Nathaniel Green, a Black man, was executed in Washington DC for raping a white woman. He became the first person to be put to death in the District for such a crime. A government clerk named Vietla will be an involved party in the case.
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Washington, DC
Nathaniel Green
Christine Might
Tate
District of Columbia
Wilaondaid
Creen
Vietla
Bite
Midland Grand Junction Toll Road Plans Advanced
Officials Ammons and Spry met with the highway commission to finalize arrangements for completing the Midland toll road from Grand Junction to Salt Lake City, Utah, with efforts focused on finalizing routes and oversight.
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Balt Lake
Elty
Utah
Thaverpor Ammons
Vltirude
Grand Junction
Oly
New York Man Named for Panama-Pacific Exposition Post
Washington June 7 J J Se Kingon of New York was appointed by Secretary Bryan to represent the Panama-Pacific Exposition at a salary of $4,000 a year in the state.
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Washington
J. J. Se Kingon
New York
Bryan
Atate Dyvar
Supreme Court to Hear Testimony in Water Rights Case
Washington June 10 The supreme court will hear testimony in the dispute between Wyoming and Colorado over use of water from the LaRavide river. The sweeping rate verdict led to a dramatic state response as officials prepare briefs and seek expert evidence.
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Washington
Supreme Coupe Kahn Dhp
Colorado
Laravide River
Governors Discuss Conservation Ideas At Western Meeting
In Utah a meeting of Western governors closed sessions to debate conservation ideas. Officials considered policy proposals and public outreach while weighing environmental and economic impacts.
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Hult Lakeity
Utah
Washington State City Cites Civil Service Changes
The report notes Washington state actions on civil service, career paths, and state staffing shifts. Frederick M. Proith of Aldstiot is cited in connection with the film or writing.
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Pondbales
Wisshinington
Alioi
Frederick M. Proith
Aldstiot
Masters named today in Washington as hires announced
Washington announces new hires with Iowa connections and Dubuque figures cited, including AL G Johnson and Missa in town. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but notes positions and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
U. Bh
Dubuque
AL G. Johnson
Missa. Town
Miners Armed Strikes Dominated Virginia Trial Hearings
General Charles J. Elliott testified on the 1912 Paint Creek strike in West Virginia and related Virginia incidents. He described armed mine guards, armored trains, ambushes, and the capture of firearms, with details of martial law and military trials, including 61 men sentenced and varying punishments.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Senate
Charles J. Elliott
Mucktow
Holly Grove
Patt Creek
Atrike
Talla
Killett
Mucklow
Hum
Eliott
Paint Creek
Ronda
Cabin Creek
Estep
Thie Reault
Marti Law
Elliott
Felda
Weg
Ils
Hatfield
Genera Eliott
Bele Oher
Imine Buus
Guid
Biott
Belcher
Ceriek
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Diaz
Wilson and
Wallace
Federal Circuit Court of Colorado
Clare A. Wheeler
Frank & Lusk
Lenvor
Cola
Es Or
Nee
Illinois
Michigan
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Inner Harbor
Frisco Inquir
Elopers
Vizir
Turkey
M’reynolds
Wood
Stefansson
Nome
Mindanao
Amery
Lower Court
Edward S&s. Hughes
Virginia
Senator Borah
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