New York Brokers Challenge Cotton Futures Tax
New York brokers Weld and Neville and Hubbard Brothers & Co. prepare to test the constitutionality of the Cotton Futures Act. They filed suits in federal court over a 0.5 cent per pound tax on futures orders citing export duties against Article I. The actions argue the law oversteps Congress by regulating exports and by detailing contract terms and classifications for futures trading.
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New York
Weld and Neville
Ubbard Brothers & Co
Ow York Cotton Exchange
Atute
John Z.we, Jr
Ral
Charles M. Hough
United States District Court
Mr. We
David Nter Miller
Miller and
Auchins
Weld and Nevillent
Liverpool
Liveral Cotton Association
Washington
Lowe
Hubbard Bros. and Company
8. Meld and Company
Ld New York Cotton Exchange
York
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Constitutionality Challenge to Cotton Futures Act Discussed
The piece notes arguments that the cotton futures act is a revenue measure not originating in the House, citing the U S Constitution and the Smith Lever bill, the latter known as the act, which was initially introduced in the Senate.
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Boards of Trade
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Navy Secretary Daniels Addresses Naval War College Graduates
Newport Rhode Island June 26 Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will speak to the graduating class at the Naval War College and greet the incoming class of officers as part of ceremonies.
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Newport
R. I
Josephus Daniels
Naval War College
Wheat Prospects Good in France Despite Front Strain
Paris June 26 The wheat outlook across eleven French regions remains average to better in most departments. Labor shortages from front service hinder seeding with reser fist leaves and limited migrant help. Total wheat area drops to 11.4 million acres from 13 million. invaded zones reach 696,204 acres. Market paralyzed by policy forcing interdepartmental transfers with equivalent flour or crop returns.
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Associated Press
Paris
Velgium
France
Algeria
Averagines
Presbyterians Honor John Huss Tomorrow
The 500th anniversary of John Huss the Bohemian preacher will be celebrated in Presbyterian and Reformed churches worldwide. At Rochester General Assembly last month June 27 was named for the martyr’s honors with Huss burned at the stake on June 22 1415 by order of the Council of Constance. Jerome of Prague shared the same fate on May 26 of the following year. Huss born in Bohemia in 1878 and a Reformation preacher, he faced execution after being cited to appear before Constance. His follower movements eventually made peace and gained free religious exercise.
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John Huss
Wickliffe
General Assembly
Rochester
N. Y
Council of Constance
Jerome
Prague
Huss
Bohemia
Constance
Sigismund
Luther
Situation in Mexico City Telegraph Crisis
News brief reports that communication with Mexico City capital is cut off by telegraph lines. Authorities struggle to restore service as officials seek alternatives and assess impact on governance and daily operations. Local sources describe disrupted government functions and stalled dispatches.
Fears for Foreigners in Mexico City Rise on Telegraph Break
Anxiety grew in official circles as the U S state department could not contact Mexico City for days. Carranza officials blamed General Gonzalez for delaying entry while reports said Gonzalez and Zapatistas fought, risking a new crisis in Mexican affairs. Plans for Red Cross cooperation were advanced by Miss Mabel Boardman.
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Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Gonzalez
Zapatistas
Villa-Zapata
Zapata
United States
Wilson
Cornish
Red Cross
Mabel T. Boardman
Shanklin
Miss Boardman
Yaqui
Admiral Howard
Sonora
Constitutionalist forces seize parts of Mexico City
New Orleans reports from Vera Cruz claim General Pablo Gonzalez and his Constitutionalist troops have occupied a considerable portion of Mexico City. Zapata forces reportedly evacuated sections before Gonzalez entered, with news transmitted by wire and courier to the Vera Cruz consulate.
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New Orleans
Pablo Gonzalez
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Zapata
Gonzalez
Libel Suit Hearing Over Revival Figure in Hazleton
Hazleton Pa June 26 a hearing opens Monday on a fifty thousand dollar slander suit brought against Rev Dr Henry W Stough following a recent religious revival. The case centers on alleged defamatory statements during the revival events and involves prominent church figures and local residents.
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Hazleton
Henry W. Stough
Prominent Citizen Fights Back in City Vice Suit
Three arbitrators hear testimony in the case of Councilman William J. Cullen who sues over a tabernacle claim by Dr. Stough. The charge names Max Fried Wemder a liquor dealer John Firro a politician and Alderman Henry Jacobs a brewer as responsible for vice in the city. Dr. Stough is defended by leading attorneys and a sharp legal battle is anticipated.
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William J. Cullen
Cullen
Dr. Stough
Tabernacle
Max Fried- Wemder
John Firro
Henry Jacobs
First Annual State Federation Convention Opens in Atlantic City
Atlantic City June 26 More than 300 leading New Jersey business leaders attend the first annual convention of the State Commercial Agricultural and Civic Federation. Tonight's banquet features U S Senator Weeks Secretary of State Thomas F Martin Walter E Page and George A Wichmann. additional prominent speakers scheduled for the afternoon session.
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Atlantic City
N. J
State Commercial, Agricultural and Civic Federation
U. S
Weeks
Massachusetts
Thomas F. Martin
Walter E. Page
State Senate
George A. Wichmann
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
German-Americans gather for Madison convention
The annual convention of the German American National Association opens in Madison Wisconsin with delegates from many sections and German born leaders of thought among the speakers.
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Madison
Wis
Testimony In Suit Over Care Of Grayson Cleary
The district court heard a case against Mrs. Mack Cleary alleging moral unfitness to raise her five year old son Grayson Cleary. Judge Dawkins presided as a married witness admitted provocative testimony stirred reactions. A final decision was to be delivered this afternoon with the child ordered brought into court.
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Mack Cleary
Grayson Cleary
Dawkins
Charbon Outbreak Reported Near Springfield Dairy
Four cases of charbon that fatally infected stock were found on the Springfield Dairy pasture near DeSiard road east of Breard place. Dr. M Barber, veterinarian, notes two additional deaths on an adjoining farm and urges vaccination within four miles. Parish agent Woolman offers vaccination help. dairy milk remains considered safe. no dairy closure advised by Dr. Dowling.
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Springfield
M. Barber
DeSiard Road
Breard Place
Bayou DeSiard
Barber
C. E. Woolman
Parish
F. C. Bennett
City Board of Health
Oscar Dowling
British Aviators Hit Ammunition Depot Near Roules
A Central News dispatch from Rotterdam reports British air forces bombed near Roules Belgium causing a large ammunition depot to explode and killing fifty German soldiers.
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Associated Press
London
Roules
Belgium
Rotterdam
Slaton Threatened Jewish Merchants Warned to Leave Marietta
A Jewish merchant community in Marietta faced threats from a Slaton faction urging departure by tonight amid rising fear and hostile pressure. Local authorities prepared emergency measures as residents sought safety.
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Marietta
Readiness in Atlanta Amid Slaton Closing Negotiations
Police tighten control as near beer saloons close and guards remain at Governor Slaton's home. Militiamen arrest 26 men attempting to approach the estate. seven pistols seized and no injuries reported. Slaton's term expired at noon and authorities brace for potential trouble over Leo Frank case protests.
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Slaton
Associated Press
Atlanta
Rumors of violence prompt wide security in Georgia
In Atlanta on June 25 officials brace for possible attacks on Gov. Slaton after Fromak murder clemency. Saloons close Saturday and extra police patrols are ordered. Militia surrounds Slaton home. Adjutant General Nash to maintain military cordon as needed. Marietta wary as threats to Jewish merchants surface, though local leaders say fears are limited.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Nash
Marietta
Wese
Mary Phagan
Board of Trade
Governor Slaton Martial Law Zone Expiration Hinted
Reports say Governor Slaton’s martial law order for the surrounding estate zone may end at his retirement from office. The status remains uncertain as officials weigh legal and political factors. Increase in tension noted as the transition nears.
German prisoner hidden in garbage can at Leigh camp
In London on June 26 an attempted escape at Leigh camp was foiled when a farmer carting food refuse found a German soldier hiding in a can. The same camp had a prior incident a week earlier when a German named Schmidt was shot and killed while attempting to escape.
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London
Leigh
Schmidt
Harris Inaugurated Georgia Governor Amid Hostile Gallery Demonstration
June 26 in Atlanta Nat E Harris was sworn in as Georgia governor succeeding John M Slaton. A hostile demonstration erupted in the galleries during Slaton's farewell address but was quickly suppressed.
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Atlanta
Nat E. Harris
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Slaton
Sensational sequel to kidnapping case in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi June 26 The automobile party arrested Thursday for kidnapping the adopted grandchild of J O Teasley near Braxton twenty miles south of here proved to be John Belew Walter Nixon and Miss Clemmie Tillis of this city and Miss Katie Bennett of New Orleans The affidavit charged Belew and the two women with kidnapping but not Nixon Miss Bennett claims to be the child's mother The child was adopted by Mrs Grady Smith who was drowned a few weeks ago The child was placed in Teasleys custody Belew and the two women face a preliminary hearing at Harrisburg Simpson County
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Miss Bennett
Belew
Miss Tillis
Teasely
Justice of the Peace
Harrisburg
Simpson County
General shutdown of Chicago industrial plats
Chicago on June 26 saw a general shutdown of the building industry expected to put more than two hundred thousand men out of work. Contractors and labor leaders view it as the start of a major labor war after sixteen thousand carpenters refused to arbitrate. Employers warn of nationwide business slowdowns as out of town firms cancel orders and stop shipments to Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russians Halt German Forces as Teutons Press On
Russian troops halt German advances while German forces struggle to advance. The article notes a desperate push by German units in the face of Soviet countermeasures and battlefield pressure.
Peace Demands Rise in German Socialist Call
Socialists for Peace urge the German government to state its readiness for peace talks without embargoes. Eastern front reports claim the Dnister banks cleared of Teutonic forces, while Austro-German efforts seek a new river crossing. Petrograd notes limited changes east of Lemberg as observers watch potential further Teuton moves. Italian claims of progress on the Isonzo and no notable Dardanelles news.
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Associated Press
Dneister
Petrograd
Lemberg
Warsaw
Iisonzo
Dardanelles
Social Democratic appeal for peace in Germany
Berlin June 26 The Social Democratic party calls for an end to the war under conditions that allow friendship with neighboring nations and oppose territorial conquest or annexation. It declares the people want peace and asks the government to show readiness to enter peace negotiations in the name of humanity.
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Social Democratic Party
Germany
War Red
Emperor
Fimbargo
Berlin
United States not considering embargo on belligerent shipments
The State Department stated that the United States is not considering an embargo on shipments to belligerents at present. This comes after reports that Britain’s interference with neutral trade might trigger an embargo on all American exports to England.
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Washington
United States
State Department
England
Editors of Nation Meet in Los Angeles Convention
The National Editorial Association opens its annual convention in Los Angeles on June 27 with many leading editors arriving from the east. Afterward the group travels to San Francisco for the World’s Press Congress beginning July 5, to discuss current newspaper business issues.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Editorial Association
San Francisco
Over Hundred Miles An Hour
Chicago headlines report the 500 mile race with Daria Resta leading at the halfway mark. The leaders averaged 104 miles per hour at one point during the event.
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Chicago
Daria Resta
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