Secretary Daniels Defends Navy in Senate Probe
May 10 Senate investigation hears Secretary Daniels rebut Admiral Sims charges. Daniels accuses Sims of lacking vision, favoring British methods, seeking British decorations, and aiming for admiralty honors. He says Sims downplayed American efforts and that six cited failures show Sims’ attitude. Also notes House Ways and Means panel plans to drop a 1 percent sales tax for soldier relief funding.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate
Sims
Navy
Admiral Sims
Admiralty
America
Navy’ Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
Admiral's View on Shipping Policy Sparks Protest
The document records a British admiralty note criticizing the American Government for refusing a royal tender. It argues the protection of merchant shipping should be central, while the author urges that protecting transports to France was the paramount naval duty, prompting a firm rebuke via cable.
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Ber
England
France
Grant Township Leads in Two $25 Pledges Drive
Grant Township maintained its strong campaign record in the Inter-Church World Movement drive. Willard Morgan W R Stiner and Samuel Hall headed a small committee after W A Pine missed the appointment. Pledges totaled 67.09 with contributors including Wire Wible sceneo 25 J B Channel 25 BE W Ousdahl 5 FLV Levis co op 5 W O Ware 5 Chas Hussinger 2.
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Grant Tp
Willard Morgan
W. R. Stiner
Samuel Hall
W. A. Pine
California
Willard Trorgan
Hall
Stiner
Baptist Church
J.B
W. Ousdahl
Levis Co. Op
OW. Ware
Chas. Hussinger
Waiting on Court Decision Affects Lawrence Street Cars
Extra motormen are being trained in anticipation of a favorable supreme court ruling on Kansas Electric Utilities contract with the Kaw Valley interurban. If approved, street cars will cross the river to North Lawrence, drawing Union Pacific passengers to the business district and aiding northern residents.
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Union Pacific
Lawrence
Kansas Electric Utilities Company
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Western Interurban
North
Asquith Irish Home Rule Amendment Defeated
In London on May 10 the amendment by former premier Asquith proposing a single Irish parliament was defeated in the house of commons after a brief debate by 259 to a small margin.
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Asquith
London
Ireland
House of Commons
Legislature Delays Suffrage Action Until Next Week
Baton Rouge May 10 Final action on Woman's Suffrage legislation will not be taken before next week as the Louisiana legislature convened. Dunmire's milk delivery in the city offers quart and pint bottles, best quality with phone contact 58.
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Baton Rogue
Louisiana
General Assembly
Dunmire
Lawrence plans July 4 celebration in city
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce approves a large Fourth of July event with an entertainment committee led by T. J. Sweeney. Organizations are urged to participate and the plan aims to be the third largest celebration yet staged in Lawrence, featuring a top speaker and public festivities. No firm details yet beyond a general outline.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
T. J. Sweeney
Sweeney
Unfilled Steel Orders Rise in April
United States Steel Corporation announced that unfilling orders for the month ending April 30 reached 10,359,747 tons, up 467,602 tons from March. The data figures reflect a significant month to month increase in steel demand and production activity.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
The Walrus and the Carpenter Tonight at Bowersock Opera House
A film style stage piece titled The Walrus and the Carpenter performs tonight at the Bowersock Opera House. The production invites local audiences to a literary inspired show in a classic venue.
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Bowersock Opera House
Lively Tilt on Campaign Funds in Senate Debate
A lively Senate debate centers on campaign funds with discussion of ten cullion dollar sources. Lawmakers clash over funding transparency and potential reform measures as the session continues.
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Senate
Party leaders clash over campaign funds and endorsers
A chaotic Washington debate unfolds as Republicans and Democrats trade accusations about campaign contributions. Senators argue over potential ten million dollar fundraisers and the influence of New York millionaires backing McAdoo. Witnesses say both parties seek money to control convention choices, while Idaho Republican Borah notes rising outside influence in both camps.
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Smee
Republicar
Utah
Demecratic Party
Rae
Seniates Smet
New York
McAdoo
Bernard Mo Beruen Ane
Thomas Mc
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iYami
Borah
Idaho
Usec! Homo
Plan for Chicago convention meeting details
Fragmented report outlines preparations for a national convention in Chicago with mentions of temporary leaders and speakers. It notes limited participation by women and references to Senator Tarry Cabei and Dean aipman in rites and leadership roles amid unclear logistics.
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Ciera
Mar
Nodiersal
Tarry Cabeiene
Renmahoo
Sitat
Cee
Dean Aipman
Tere
Mien
Fragmentary 1910s conventions rally for suffrage delegates
Partial OCR reveals references to women’s suffrage rallies and delegates or alternates, with notes about sending Moses to Republican and Democratic state conventions at Spring. Mentions resolutions that might speed suffrage progress and scattered names and places, including bottled milk and contacts.
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Moses
Republian
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