Wilson takes charge as lobby probe expands
President Wilson assumes direct control of the senate lobby inquiry and outlines how he will guide the investigation. He indicates ambassadors, including a dozen named for the senate review, with Mexico and civil service reforms tied to ongoing actions. He may also face scrutiny over tariff policy and foreign notes with Japan.
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Wilson
Senate
Overman
North Carolina
Reed
Missouri
White House
Mexico
New Industion Commission
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Philippines
Unsettled Weather With Showers Expected Across Region
In the next 24 hours unsettled weather brings likely showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures trend warmer in southeast and northwest portions tonight, cooler east by Tuesday, with light rain reported in parts of Minnesota Iowa western regions and the North Atlantic area showing fair skies elsewhere.
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Vicin
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North Atlantic
Iowa
North
Plains
Middle
Canadian
Senators Hear Testimony on Lobbyists in Tariff Inquiry
Washington hearings reveal varied definitions of lobbyist and names like McMurray linked to contract fees. Ashurst Borah defend own lack of lobbying, while Bristow cites callers on wool and sugar as legitimate. Senate probes rituals amid Wilson Underwood tariff debate.
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Washington
J. S. McMurray
Wilson
Bristow
Ashurst
Borah
McMurray
Indian Committee of Contracts
Congress
Grands McMurray
Bacon
Georgia
Lowery
New La Crosse Rubber Mills Plant To Double Output
Construction starts on a new 50 by 200 foot concrete building on St. Andrew street to double capacity of the La Crosse Rubber Mills. The plant will be three stories plus basement with glass walls and a steam elevator, boosting daily output from 5,800–6,000 to about 12,000 pairs and employing around 5000 workers with $400,000 paid in capital and $100,000 preferred stock.
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Western Construction Company
St. Andrew Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Northwest
Ing
Kahn
W. L. Page
Rubber Mills Company
Council of la
Radical reorganization of banking and currency committee
Washington June 2 The banking and currency committee will handle the administration currency reform bill. Carter Glass of Virginia remains chairman with four others from the former committee. new leadership emphasizes Wilson men. Louis Korbley and Bulkeley gain senior positions. other members listed include Brown Neeley Patten Stone Pelan Eagle Wingo Zeldemridge Wilson Weaver and Ragsdale. Shackleford to head new roads committee.
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Banking and Currency Committee
House Ways and Means Committee
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Brown
West Virginia
Neeley
Kansas
Money Trust
Korbley
Indiana
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Ohio
Patten
New York
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Illinois
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Massachusetts
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Texas
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Arkansas
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Colorado
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Florida
Weaver
Oklahoma
Madison lobbyist faces ban under new anti entertaining clause
The Wisconsin Senate Chief Clerk proposes a law banning paid lobbyists from treating or entertaining legislators during sessions and prohibiting loans or gifts to influence votes. An unregister ed lobbyist in Madison has held open houses with lavish hospitality, claiming a $70 expenditure on one session day.
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House
Wytie
Senate
Madison
Tragic Colorado double murder ends with child killed
In Greeley area overnight, Robert Stanley and his wife killed each other after a volley of bullets. Their four year old daughter lay dead on the bed, kneeling as if pleading, in a ranch home sixty miles northwest of Greeley. The motive remains unclear but financial troubles are cited by friends.
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Greeley
Col
Robert Stanley
Stanley Ranch
Here
Stanleys
Charles Scott
Stanley Homestead
Scott
Stanley
Elgin Butter Market Reports Uptick in Prices
Elgin Illinois June 2 butter quoted at 28 cents today up one cent from last Monday.
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Elgin
Elgin, Ill
Governor McGovern fights recess amid Wisconsin marketing bill clash
Madison observers say Governor McGovern opposes a January recess to advance a market commission bill. He vetoed the direct marketing bill, while the Hull measure faces unconstitutionality challenges. Senate recess supporters argue it buys time for a workable plan amid partisan debates shaping the governor’s political stakes.
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McGovern
Senate
Tise
Assembly
Market Commission
Hull
Carefu
Wisconsin
Ironworkers Strike Milwaukee Over Wages
Two hundred structural iron workers left their jobs in Milwaukee after wage talks failed. The old contract paid 56 1/2 cents per hour and expired at noon. workers demand 65 cents.
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Milwaukee
Structural Iron
Runaway Team Demolishes Car in Preston Crash
An automobile collision near Preston Sunday afternoon involved a runaway team crashing into S. Langus' new touring car. The front of the auto was completely demolished but all occupants escaped serious injuries. Local officials investigated the incident and no fatalities were reported.
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Preston
Minn
S. Langus
Cotton Crop Condition Dips Slightly From Last Year
U S crop report from Washington notes the cotton crop condition on May 25 at 79.1 percent of normal, compared with 78.9 percent on the same date last year. The ten year May 25 average stands at 79.1 percent.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Track walker Joseph Krey fatally struck by Milwaukee train
Joseph Krey a 70 year old track walker was fatally injured when struck by a Milwaukee road train early today and dragged several hundred feet.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Krey
Milwaukee Road
Youth Invents Air Boat At Green Bay
Earle Knowlton a 19 year old student in Green Bay Wisconsin has invented a successful hydro aeroplane and demonstrates its flight near the city on June 2.
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Green Bay
Wis
Earle Knowlton
DEFENDS HIS WIFE AND SISTER
Business associate appeals to the U S government for help and asks for an investigation into threats and interference. He asserts protective actions toward family and seeks federal scrutiny of the case and related parties.
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U.S
Meager Details On Attack On Vought In Tamaulipas
M I Vought a Vote-Berger organizer was seriously injured protecting his wife and sister from assault by Mexican soldiers at Xicotencatl Tamaulipas. It is unclear if federal or rebel troops were involved. Urgent cables request protection and a strict investigation from officials in Texas and the American consulate at Tampico.
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M. I. Vought
Vote-Berger Company
O’keefe
Topeka
Kansas
Xicotencatl
Tamaulipas
la Crosse
John Warren
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. Vought
Mexico
Culberson
Colquitt
Warren
Morris Shepard
Tampico
Harry Conklin
Mary T. Conklin
California
United States
Annapolis
Conklin
John J. Esch
Teddy nightcap and Roosevelt verdict appear in Minneapolis bars
In Minneapolis on June 2, patrons saw two drinks named The Teddy nightcap and The Roosevelt verdict. The Night Cap is a dehorned milk punch priced at 15 cents. The Roosevelt verdict costs 26 cents, explained by a white apron attendant due to the colonel's damages. The beverage combines cracked ice, brandy, champagne, and mint sprigs.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Roosevelt
Canton Daily News Plant Destroyed by Fire
A Canton Ohio fire gutted the four story Canton Daily News building causing about 60000 dollars in losses. The fire’s origin is under investigation. the paper will publish regular editions from temporary quarters.
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Canton Daily News
News
Drowning at Biron Dam Captures Fishermen
Edward Mann and Charles Waggoner drowned when their boat was pulled through Biron dam gates near Grand Rapids Wisconsin. Two other men in the boat escaped.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Edward Mann
Charles Waggoner
Big Dam
Biron
Here
Bowman receives grafts to save life after rail crash
In Marinette Wisconsin on June 7 fifteen lodge members donated skin graft patches for William Bowman of Crystal Falls Michigan. The donor grafts were used to treat severe burns he sustained in a railroad accident.
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Marinette
Wis
William Bowman
Crystal Falls
Mich
Bowman
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